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A fun outing with the kids
- 111Ben and Jerry's PonsonbyPonsonbyTried Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz and my Son had Sweet Cookies and Cream with Chocolate Fudge Brownie and it was to die for!!!! Will definitely be back!
- 22JF Kennedy Memorial Park PlaygroundCastor BayHas a great park for the kids, nice to stop off with a picnic dinner and then go for a walk along the beach.
- 31Extreme EntertainmentWairau ParkKids love playing lazer tag, dodgems, ten pin bowling and playing on the arcade games and beating each others scores.
- 49Albany Minigolf LtdFairview HeightsNothing like a good competitive game of Mini Golf with the kids and an ice-cream or drink under an umbrella to finish it off.
- 541Piha BeachWaitakereGreat drive, beautiful scenery, take a picnic lunch or bakery food on the way oryou can get lunch there as there is a Cafe right by the beach.
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My favourite cafes
- 115Coffee LabWairau ValleyCoffee is the best, service is great, food is made on site and it is fresh and delicious.
- 230Catalina CafeHobsonvilleA bright sunny Cafe with a warm and friendly atmosphere, with some times a market on right outside it and there is a children’s playground and plenty of room for little kids to ride their bikes.
- 320Little King CafeMilfordLots to choose from, great friendly service, good smoothies.
- 413Verrans Espresso & FoodBirkdaleNice sunny little spot, with a warm atmosphere and good food and really nice Ice Coffees.
- 523Tongue and Groove CafeBirkenheadGreat menu, good food and great banana and honey smoothies.
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Day Trips With The Kids from Auckland
- 14Hot Water BeachWhitiangaTake the kids for a swim in the estuary, take a spade and dig up your own jacuzzi on the beach,
- 21CandylandTaupiriCandy making shows for kids and adults, free to browse the store with the kids though.
- 37Whangamata BeachWhangamataBeautiful Beach, use to hold world surfing champs there. Great place to have fish and chips and eat them on the wharf.
- 43Driving Creek Railroad & PotteryCoromandelFun trip with commentary from the driver on the train up to a summit with amazing views, back down to shop at the pottery store and a fresh fruit ice-cream.
- 51The WaterworksCoromandelThe Waterworks is inspired by the ability to create something new out of something old, over 70% of their attractions are made from recycled materials and are powered by water. The Waterworks is just 7km from Coromandel Town on the 309 Road. The Waterworks has a childrens playground area perfect for picnics, an onsite café, free use of BBQs and a swimming hole to cool off in during the hot summer months.