# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Wellington

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Wellington. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 5 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-04, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Te Aro Mahana Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/te-aro-mahana-playground-wellington) (playground, Wellington). Waterfront playground with climbing nets, swings, a waka to play on and a shaded spot to sit.
2. [Noku Te Ao Capital E](https://ourplayday.com/places/noku-te-ao-capital-e-wellington) (attraction, Wellington). Interactive center made just for kids, with hands-on play and exhibits.
3. [Te Papa](https://ourplayday.com/places/te-papa-wellington) (attraction, Wellington). The national museum of New Zealand, with floor after floor of collections to wander through.
4. [Wellington Cable Car](https://ourplayday.com/places/wellington-cable-car-wellington) (attraction, Wellington). A little red funicular that climbs from the shopping street up the hill to the top of the Botanic Garden.
5. [Wellington Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/wellington-museum-wellington) (museum, Wellington). Museum of city history in an old building on the waterfront.

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/new-zealand/wellington/playgrounds. All of Wellington: https://ourplayday.com/new-zealand/wellington