Fun family activities that kids will love

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Feed the residents at Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Kids will love getting up close and personal with the wildlife at Staglands in a safe and fun environment. The animals will eat out of your hand, if you're brave enough to let them.

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Take a tour of Wētā Workshop

Get behind-the-scenes and learn some of the secrets of movie-making. Don't leave without getting a family selfie with the trolls!

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Discover Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum

With six storeys of cutting-edge interactive exhibitions housed in an architectural wonder of a building, visiting Te Papa is a must-do.

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Meet the native birds on Kapiti Island

Meet the cheeky local kākā by day and stay overnight for your chance to spot one of 1,500 little spotted kiwi who call this island ecosanctuary home.

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Visit the childhood home of Katherine Mansfield

Take a step into 19th-century colonial Wellington in an immersive history experience. Kids will love the 'I Spy' activity sheet which offers a fun way of engaging with the house and learning about life over a century ago.

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Play at Capital E

A day at Capital E is the ultimate dream for the kids. Capital E provides a safe and fun environment for children to let their minds run wild and free in a creative and interactive space.

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Get creative at City Gallery Wellington

With a regularly changing programme of contemporary art, a great kids activity area and a special parents tour, City Gallery Wellington is a great place to take a family.

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Spot a tuatara at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

Explore the outdoors at your own pace or be led by a guide. During the day, you'll see prehistoric reptiles like the tuatara bathing in the sun. Or take a night tour and you might see a kiwi.

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