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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

Lake Playground

Lake Playground

Playgrounds · Hamilton Lake 4.8
Punanga Manu o Te Anau / Te Anau Bird Sanctuary

Punanga Manu o Te Anau / Te Anau Bird Sanctuary

Zoos & Wildlife 4.4
Queens Park, Invercargill

Queens Park, Invercargill

Parks · Queens Park 4.7

Riccarton House and Bush

Museum · Riccarton Free 4.6
Riverland Family Park

Riverland Family Park

Theme Parks · Whanganui East Ages 3+ 4.3
Rona Bay Beach

Rona Bay Beach

Beaches · Eastbourne 4.4

SmileDial Sensory Garden

Parks · New Brighton Free

Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park

Parks · Burwood Free 4.7

Victoria Park

Parks · Cashmere Free 4.7
Waterfront Playground

Waterfront Playground

Playgrounds 4.5
Wellington Street Beach

Wellington Street Beach

Beaches · Hamilton East 4.5
Westlake Reserve Playground

Westlake Reserve Playground

Playgrounds · Halswell 4.6