This was so. much. fun!! My friend and I had heard about Jump and were so keen to give it a go! We…read morebooked our session at Jump on the shore - we booked the hour long session! An hour is definitely plenty of time because maaaan is it tiring! But such a fantastic way to get active and do a little exercise whilst having tons of fun! Definitely recommend! You will feel like you're 5 years old again :)

Inflatable World is an indoor playground made solely of brightly coloured inflatables such as the…read moreblown up mushrooms, horizontal bungy, boxing ring with foam poles, symmetrical bouncy castle and flytrap with velcro full-body suits. There are three sections with one designated area for the very little. Personal favourites were playful beating my friend up in the boxing ring, getting stuck on the velcro bounce wall and racing in the obstacle-bouncy castle to the final slide in the centre. Located behind the Caltex, careful where you park cause it's a busy area with lots of businesses congregated in that shared space. If you need it, they have some food on premises but you're allowed to bring your own though not into the inflatable areas. Bring your own socks and try stay for the full three hour session you get with entry, but it's a lot harder than you think cause you tire quickly. Also be careful not to hurt yourself because the inflatables are harder and have less bounce than you would think (particularly that backward bungy cord in the horizontal runs). You work up a sweat quite quickly so wear loose, comfortable gear, leaving extras like jewellery and watches at home. A great unintentional workout place, but more designed for the kids and families than young/adults

I've been coming to the yoga classes here for over 10 years. There used to be Thursday and Tuesday…read morenight sessions but now there's a class on Monday morning at 10.45 and Tuesday evening at 7.35. Both are taught by Diana Radcliffe and have been for as long as I can remember. The style of yoga is simple Hatha yoga in the Satyananda style and what this means to you is that it's suitable for all levels. Diana provides alternatives for beginners and takes an individual approach when needed, keeping an eye on the newbies. Each class starts with a gentle warm-up followed by floor postures before moving into standing poses, usually incorporating a series of movements into a flow. There are variations each week so you don't get bored and every session finishes with 10 minutes of breathing and relaxation. Yoga doesn't have to be a weird thing you have to go to a hippy place to do; it's for everyone and I would highly recommend starting here with Diana.

I went to the gym at the YMCA in Mt Albert while I was in high-school and it was perfect. As a…read morestudent at Mt Albert Grammar the YMCA actually offered me a discount, so not only did I have access to all the equipment and classes, but at a cheap price! It is things like this - providing local students with cheaper rates - that always impresses me about the YMCA. It is a business that really looks after locals - it's very community oriented. An example of this community spirit is the YMCA used to rent out one of their rooms to my dance school at a cheap rate so we had enough room to have proper rehearsals and practices. Without their help we would have been at a loss! Offering great school holiday programmes, hosting kids birthday parties, before and after school care, special youth programmes that promote leadership and creativity - the Mt Albert YMCA is fantastic.

Huge area to take kids for a play, Has alot of land and most…read moreof it has a path. Can get abit muddy in places but still avoidable. Has a duck pond for tots and a playground for primary kids and forts for older kids.

Sir Barry Curtis Park in Flatbush was opened in 2009. Today was our first visit. The walkways are…read moreextensive but many of them come to a sudden dead-end. Random hills with no paths. And extremely muddy after rain (today we got mud splashed to above our knees!). As it is a new park, there is a lack of mature trees. It appears that a great deal of ratepayers money has been spent on this park, and apart from the children's playground and skateboard park, there is nothing to attract walkers. We would have liked to have seen gardens and a cafe for starters. And an off leash dog exercise area. However it looks as though is a fun place for children to ride bikes and scooters.

This is such a wonderful beautiful park. We landed in Auckland after a long flight and just wanted…read moreto stretch and get some fresh air, this was the perfect choice! We took the field trail up, I did it in sandals but sneakers or hiking shoes would be better, and we took the road on the way down. There were people having picnics, kids playing, dogs walking, people just enjoins the great outdoors. As we started the trail you can see cattle, a small cafe, and more at the bottom. As you climb the views are amazing. A 360 panoramic view of Auckland is visible from the top. It was just a majestic view from the top. Walk is easy, the views are spectacular, the trees are so unique and huge, it was lovely.

Lovely food great setting. The staff are friendly and it's a great place for families…read more 5 star

Owairaka is a meanage skate-park dudes. It's not pretty or classy and the locals love their…read morevandalism but if you're after jumps and ramps this is the place. It gets full-on busy at the weekends and there's a bit of posing and attitude so probably not good for the younger kids. It's a jungle out there yo. There's also a really cool modern design playground with some stuff I haven't seen before; as well as a flying fox, volleyball "court" and a rugby field. There's a lot of stuff to do here as long as you don't need lush nature, serenity or relaxation with your park visit.

I discovered this park when I visited Burger Queen on a lovely summer's evening and wanted to eat…read moremy burger outside. After some investigating using my phone, I saw this park nearby, so I went to check it out. And it isn't just a patch of grass. There was a fierce game of volleyball going on (the net is always up) and lots of kids using the skatepark. There was a modern playground fo ther children to play on, that included climbing walls, a roundabout and wait for it, a flying fox! There was some sports fields also and I even spotted some vegetable plot areas (which I imagine are for the community to use).

Despite my (irrational) fear of cows...Churchill Park is a pretty awesome spot…read more Nestled between St Heliers and Glendowie in the Eastern Bays, the park allows you to temporarily escape the city feel, while strolling among pastures, and, yes, droves of grazing cattle. The terrain is varied from footpath concrete to gravel (which can get muddy in spots, but nothing crazy). Beware: if you choose this as your trail running destination, be prepared to weave your way in and out of a number of gates (hint: aforementioned cattle). Also, this is popular dog walking haven (including an off-leash area) so if you are trying to get a speed workout in, this is probably not your best choice. If you're feeling energetic, you can connect onwards to Glendowie park through to Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve in Point England, too :)

Set in the serene surrounds of the Eastern Suburbs of Auckland, Churchill Park sees suburbia meet…read morerurality. I often use this area for running and walking, providing a brief escape from city life. The top of the park (towards Riddell Road) gives 180 degree views further east and also back towards the city. The undulating terrain provides a challenging natural jogging course in itself. The vast areas of pine trees have been felled in the last decade but as the regrow provide a tranquil walk along the bottom track (accessible at the end of Forfar Road and through to Kildare Avenue). Just make sure you watch out for the park's residents, the cattle!

I love this little park located in the heart of Remuera. It has to be one of the more fun…read moreplaygrounds in the area. With a swing set, a big climbing frame, slides, a flying fox and a skate board bowl, there is something here to entertain all the kids while you could be walking the dog (on leash only). Upland Road playground also has a lot of greenery for you to sit down on and set up a picnic for lunch or those summer evenings. Located incredibly close to Benson Road dairy, it's only a short hop and skip away to get an ice block, ending a perfect fun filled afternoon at the playground. I have grown up coming to this playground and have taken my siblings here a number of times. It's always a favourite; you just can't go past the awesome flying fox!

This is a super cool park for kids! There's a playground with actually nice and maintained play…read morethings and swings, slides, all that sort of thing - appeals to young babies up to older children. Plenty of seating for parents while the kids play. There is also a big flying fox, and a skate park for the bigger kids. To one side is a cliff that kids can climb up and have a little picnic at the top. We have had several birthday parties here. And heaps of grassy playing area! HEAPS! But note - if you are allergic to grass, this is the grass that will make you come out in a rash. Parking is on the road.