Mini Golf in Auckland

Auckland's mini golf ranges from full theme-park style courses to quick indoor rounds. Treasure Island Adventure Golf in Māngere is the classic family outing: two 18-hole pirate courses near the airport, toddler-friendly and set up for birthday parties. Lilliputt in Parnell pairs two waterfront 18-hole courses with harbour views and a kids' playground, and its covered sister course, Lilliputt Dragon Quest in New Lynn, has free parking for a wet-weather-safe round out west.

Indoors, Holey Moley in the CBD is Auckland's most-reviewed course (4.6 stars from more than 3,000 visitors), with themed holes that suit older kids and family celebrations, while Gloputt in Takapuna runs a 16-hole glow-in-the-dark course that younger kids love on a rainy day.

The category also includes several driving ranges, including Golf Warehouse in Ellerslie and Takapuna with Toptracer bays, good options if older kids want to hit real balls after the putters are done.