Cinemas in New Zealand
New Zealand's cinemas offer great family value, with kids' clubs, discounted school holiday screenings and sensory-friendly sessions available at many venues. From large multiplexes with the latest releases to boutique cinemas with character, there's a movie experience for every family. Find the best family-friendly cinemas with our ratings and info.
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Cinemas across New Zealand
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Event Cinemas
π Mount Victoria, Wellington
Embassy Theatre on Kent Terrace β Wellington's heritage Event Cinemas.
Backyard Flicks NZ
π Unsworth Heights, Auckland
Outdoor cinema hire β they bring the screen and projector to you.
Cinema Paradiso
π WΔnaka, Otago
Quirky independent cinema in WΔnaka with pre-ordered meals at your seat.
Apollo Lincoln Cinema
π Lincoln, Canterbury
15-seat boutique cinema with blankets, private hire, and warm atmosphere.
The Piano
π Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Christchurch concert hall and arts venue at 156 Armagh Street.
Alice Cinema & Film Specialists
π Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Independent cinema and DVD library on Tuam Street, Christchurch.
Lumière Cinemas
π Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Independent cinema in central Christchurch with intimate Bardot room.
Dorothy Browns cinema, bar and bookstore
π Arrowtown, Otago
Boutique Arrowtown cinema with bookshop, balcony bar and cheese boards.
Lido Cinema
π Epsom, Auckland
Independent art-house cinema on Manukau Road in Epsom.
Light House Cuba
π Te Aro, Wellington
Boutique Cuba Street cinema with couch seating and baby-friendly sessions.
Silky Otter Cinemas Orakei
π Orakei, Auckland
Boutique Orakei cinema with reclining seats and outdoor harbour deck.
Metro Cinema
π Dunedin, Otago South
Intimate Dunedin Town Hall cinema with minimal pre-film advertising.
The Capitol Cinema
π Balmoral, Auckland
Heritage Auckland cinema with vintage charm and strong screen quality.
Waiheke Island Community Cinema
π Oneroa, Auckland
50-seat Waiheke cinema on donated couches with pre-show local shorts.
Courtenay Place at St James Theatre
π Te Aro, Wellington
Historic St James Theatre on Wellington's Courtenay Place β central location.
Miro Street Cinemas
π Trentham, Wellington
40-seat boutique cinema with 2-seater couches and 7.1 surround sound.
The Village Cinema - Community Picture Theatre
π Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty
Vintage community cinema in Tauranga with real soul and intimate scale.
Deluxe Cinemas at The Tannery
π Woolston, Canterbury
Boutique dine-in cinema with Dolby sound and food served to your seat.
Lido Cinema Hamilton
π Hamilton Central, Waikato
Genuine 1920s picture palace with a cafΓ©-bar and curated film programme.
The Vic Devonport
π Devonport, Auckland
Beloved 1912 Art Deco cinema in Devonport with couch seating.
Gryphon Theatre
π Te Aro, Wellington
Community theatre venue on Ghuznee Street in Te Aro, Wellington
Shoreline Cinema
π Waikanae, Wellington
Intimate Waikanae cinema with sofa seating and front-of-house cafe.
HOYTS Cinemas Ormiston
π Flat Bush, Auckland
Modern South Auckland multiplex with recliner screens and responsive staff.
Circa Theatre
π Te Aro, Wellington
Wellington's intimate theatre with pantomimes that land for all ages.