Theme and leisure parks

From fascinatingly informative, to wildly thrilling—New Zealand’s theme and leisure parks can be fun for all age-groups. Offering a wide range of entertainment—from farm parks and wildlife sanctuaries, to amusement parks and underwater centres—that can be both fun and educational, they’re a great way to get up close with the natural wonders of New Zealand. Feed, ride, watch and learn all about the country’s farm animals and native wildlife at a farm park, or enjoy hours of adrenalin-filled entertainment at one of the amusement parks. New Zealanders love water, which explains the abundance of water parks (the water slides range from fast straight runs to twisting and turning corkscrews in complete darkness), and aquatic parks rich in geothermally heated water. Those looking for a more sedate experience can enjoy scenic rides in gondolas and small forestry trains, as well as relaxing walks through the garden parks and wildlife spotting in the wilderness. Don’t miss visiting Rotorua's Agrodome—you get the best of both worlds in the form of farm tours and sheep shows as well as jet boating and zorb rides.