Puhoi countryside, North Auckland © Getty Images
PUHOI Tickling Puhoi River (with canoe hire, too), Puhoi was founded by Bohemian settlers. Discover quaint tearooms, a general store, historic pub, the exceptional Puhoi Valley Café & Cheese Store and a farmers’ market held every last Sunday of the month.
PLAY Game Over Auckland, Albany: Your go-to for electric go-karts, laser tag, dinosaurthemed mini-golf and an arcade with enough action to keep you pinballing for hours. Rollerskating, ActivZone Glenfield: Casual lessons for kids and adults alike, a timetable to suit every agenda and regular 70s themed disco nights. Skate hire available. Check out heymacarena.co.nz for full details. JUMP Trampoline Park, Mairangi Bay: If it's cold outdoors, jump inside – literally! Discover an entire indoor arena of trampolines built for every age range. Enjoy reduced admission prices every Tuesday and Thursday (except school holidays) and a 'lights out' disco rave on the last Saturday of the month.
Rollerskating © Caleb Russell
Auckland Adventure Park: A hidden treasure in Stillwater. Kids love the luge, bungy, zipline, tube rides and 7D movies. Who are we kidding? The adults love it too. Snowplanet, Silverdale: No need to drive four hours to the mountains, this artificial ski slope has a long run for skiers and snowboarders, a chairlift and a smaller slope for beginners and tubing. There’s plenty of gear rental and a roaring fireplace in the café.
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