Hoping to hire a Segway in Auckland? Or looking for new Auckland activities for families that both adults and children will enjoy? This family fun package takes a group of two adults and two children on an epic Segway ride starting in the suburb of Devonport.

The fun starts as you ride through the cones on the training ground, putting your Segway skills to the test. In no time at all you’ll have mastered the art of riding the Segway, zipping around the grounds like a total pro.

Then we’ll take you on a guided segway ride on the Devonport waterfront, around the shoreline of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. You’ll have amazing views of Auckland city, the sky tower, and the spectacular harbour bridge.

A Segway ride is one of the most enjoyable Auckland activities for families and groups of friends. This Segway hire guided ride lasts 45-minutes and is a fantastic way to bond with family and friends over a new shared experience, all while having lots of fun!

Sail out to one of the most iconic landmarks in the Hauraki Gulf – Rangitoto Island.

Rangitoto erupted from the sea approximately 600 years ago in a series of dramatic explosions. Two episodes 10 to 50 years apart are thought to have lasted for several years each.

This makes Rangitoto the youngest island in the Hauraki Gulf and the last and largest volcano to be formed in the Auckland volcanic field.

Exploring Rangitoto is a fantastic day adventure. A gentle climb through lava fields will lead you to the summit in approximately one hour. Allow extra time to explore the lava caves on the way back, or see the historic bach community near the wharf.

Ferry takes approximately 25 minutes from downtown Auckland - check ferry timetables to ensure you know when the last one is returning.

Why is this Chuffed Worthy?

Surely every New Zealander needs to walk up Rangitoto at least once in their life? And we wanted to give people that opportunity through gift giving. And so we have this awesome experience to explore the island at your leisure. 

In this guided Weta Workshop Unleashed Tour step into the fantastic film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making. It’s a journey through Weta Workshop’s creative process that needs to be seen to be believed!!

Your 90-minute guided experience includes:

Opened in 2019, this experience is based at at the Sky City Precinct in Auckland and is designed to give you the most in-depth appreciation of what it is like to be a New Zealand All Black.

The experience itself is a 90 minute state-of the art guided encounter that showcases the All Blacks through the latest innovation and technology. This full sensory and interactive experience allows New Zealanders to celebrate and understand New Zealand's rugby heritage, achievements and culture.

We thought the best way to highlight the best parts of the experience was to take the words of  Ed Burak, the All Blacks Experience designer as to what her thought the top  highlights are for visitors:

1. The Haka - take in the full force of the Haka through a 4 metre high screen experience that draws you in from the first moment. As close as you will come to facing the real thing.
2. Test your rugby skills - In a hands on interactive zone you'll be able to match your kicking, passing, lineout and accuracy skills against those of actual All Blacks - and discover where your talents truly lie.
3. New Zealand's Rugby Story - you'll immerse yourself in the history, culture and people that have made the All Blacks such an icon in New Zealand and the world
4. Legends of the Game - Hear directly from past and present legends of the game and discover their stories, moments and matches.
5. Performing under pressure - through the use of technology and innovation you will get insights and direction from coaches and players to understand what it is like to perform under pressure in a high performance team
6. Black Ferns, Maori All Blacks and All Blacks Sevens - this experience is not just about the All Blacks - but a homage to all those that wear the black jersey and represent New Zealand with dignity, strength and skill to be the best of the best.

Heading to Waiheke Island, or always wanted to?

Take the whole family across with 2 adult & 2 child return ferry tickets from downtown Auckland. It's just a 40 minute cruise from to this island paradise.

Waiheke Island boasts 92km of pristine beaches, stunning coastal headlands, vineyards, olive groves and seaside villages and is approximately a 40-minute cruise from Downtown Auckland. Waiheke Island has been rated as one of the top island escapes in the world.

A bit about what you can do on Waiheke?

Enjoy a great family day out at one of Auckland's premier family entertainment venues.

Game Over Auckland has a 200 metre go kart racing track that will test  your skills with smooth steering, throttle control and brake control. 15 laps and speeds of up to 65kph will really get you into the swing of things and confident as you take on the rest of the family.

Adults (13+) and juniors (7 - 12 years old) race separately. Juniors race up to 10 laps.

You might want to consider the other activities Game Over offers to enjoy a longer family excursion - Laser Tag and Miniputt.

Why is this Chuffed Worthy?

Went we were seeking partners for Chuffed we were talking with the operators of Hampton Downs Racetrack. They offer a variety of track experiences including go karts and supercar racing. They actually suggested we look at Game Over as a softer indoor version for families, for those short of time, or those just wanting a softer introduction to a track experience than a full on outdoor racetrack experience. We took their advice, took a look and liked what we saw.