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Parks in New Zealand

A good park is where half of childhood happens — room to run, kick a ball, feed the ducks or throw down a picnic rug. New Zealand's parks and reserves range from big botanic gardens to little neighbourhood green spaces, and they're free every day of the week.

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Family-friendly parks to explore across New Zealand

Abberley Park

Parks · St Albans Free 4.6

Addington Park

Parks · Addington Ages 2+ Free 4.1
Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Parks · The Gardens 4.7
Bason Botanic Gardens

Bason Botanic Gardens

Parks · Castlecliff 4.7

Bishopdale Park

Playgrounds · Bishopdale Free 4.5

Broad Park

Playgrounds · New Brighton Free 4.6

Fendalton Park

Playgrounds · Fendalton Free 4.3

Halswell Domain

Playgrounds · Halswell Free 4.5

Halswell Quarry

Parks · Halswell Free 4.7

Holliss Reserve

Playgrounds · Cashmere Free 4.4
Jellie Park Playground

Jellie Park Playground

Playgrounds · Burnside Ages 3+ 4.5
Kiwi North: Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park

Kiwi North: Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park

Museum · Maunu 4.6

Knights Stream Park

Skating · Halswell Free
Kura Tāwhiti (Castle Hill)

Kura Tāwhiti (Castle Hill)

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Lady Norwood Rose Garden

Parks · Kelburn 4.6