When my sister and I arrived at Enchanted Forest Mini Golf a few weekends ago, we were wowed! From…read morethe range of holes and facilities, to the friendly owner who was very helpful and chatted to all of his customers. This was really great considering I haven't received this kind of service at other mini golf places around Auckland. We really enjoyed the variety of holes. Sounds weird I know but Enchanted Forest Mini Golf seriously has two of the coolest holes we have ever seen! The first one you have to hit your golf ball through chains - it sounds harder than you think! The second hole was unique for sure. The hole is completely surrounded by netting. The aim is to hit your ball as hard as you can (it sits on a raised platform), and if possible, hit the bullseye up top, ultimately to get a 'hole in one'. Again, it is harder than you think, but it is loads of fun! Plus, all the kids around us really enjoyed it! Another highlight is that the space around the mini golf course is very large! There is a shop where you purchase your tickets and other things like cold drinks and ice creams. There are also plenty of tables and chairs, plus you can use their BBQ's located onsite (free to use if you play one round of mini golf). This would be perfect for a birthday party or family gathering. An added bonus is that there is a Countdown right next door - easy to stock up on food beforehand! I guess the only negative would be that it is a little rough around the edges but it definitely feels like you're in a forest (or bush!). Interesting fact - the space used to be a park, and instead of removing everything, they have kept all the original trees and plants which is nice to see - we even saw a Kauri tree! Overall, Enchanted Forest Mini Golf is the best I have tried in Auckland so far. The added bonuses (unique 'net' hole, BBQ's, supermarket next door and location) really make this mini golf worth going to, not just to play a few games, but also to get a group of family and friends along and have a BBQ lunch or dinner afterwards!

From the owner: Our 18 hole Mini Golf course is built inside a park and comes complete with mature trees and…read moregardens that provide privacy, shade and tons of fun! With 18 international length holes and a course designed and built by a golfer - for golfers, we provide a genuine challenge and fun for all ages. We are focused on the children's fun, but with one eye on the "big kid's" entertainment too. With a selection of piped music around the grounds, native birdsong and park atmosphere the Enchanted Forest is relaxing and fun for the grown-ups too, with charm, character and a beautiful setting. If you think you know this course, then think again! We have some exciting changes underway, with a huge tidy up and re-planting programme, the roll out of a course make-over and a coffee bar on the way. With free use of our picnic tables and BBQ's, our aim is to ensure that everyone has a fun and a relaxing day Enchanted Forest style - for a great price.

Pretty cool and unique concept, with three 9-hole putting courses. Every hole is completely…read moredifferent, with classic movie & show themes, old board game themes, and more. Staff and bartenders were super friendly, and consistently walked around making sure the place was clean. Drink prices were good, but the cost to golf was a little steep. You can pay for either 9, 18, or all 27 hoIes, and you get to choose your 9-hole stretches. I liked how they incorporated pinball, planko, pool, and ball maze into the games, instead of just got traditional putt putt course. And the directions before each hole was cool. Holes are short, so you'll knock out 18 in about 40 minutes.

Overall, a fun activity but not very impressive in terms of a unique mini gold experience. My…read morefriends and I paid for 9 holes and I probably would not pay to go again but if you are looking to kill some time in the city this is a good choice, especially for kids. Some of the holes were fun and tricky yet some were boring and ended with the same outcome for every player. I think playing 18 holes would be repetitive by the end. The music was good and staff was friendly, so we were able to make our own fun out of it but the facilities were not all that impressive. One of the machines for one of the holes was broken as well which was disappointing, it stole our balls and happened for multiple groups in front of us as well. Cheap drinks were good though.

At Gloputt, everything glows in the dark! Your mini golf stick, the ball, the hole, the random…read moresynthetic trees and plants, as well as various water features and decorations. It's a great photo opportunity if you're wearing white, otherwise you can silhouette yourself in front of various neon objects. Much like most Mini Putt places, it has some really easy greens and some extremely difficult ones. I guarantee you will thoroughly enjoy it whether you are good at golf or not, as it's truly a unique experience. Take the whole family or some friends. It costs about the same as a movie ticket, which is a great deal! You'll remember it for ages to come.

Glow in the dark mini-golf!…read more Never knew it was here until a friend suggested we stop by on a birthday. So cool! So glad she came up with this idea. It's a combination of the dark with the awesome patterned tracks, glow in the dark golf clubs and golf balls that make this a winner. They have 16 holes to play with their own unique buildings, pathways and fairways in technicolour. Loved what they've done with the spaces particularly the hang down from the ceiling foliage at the start and the funky lights in the mirrored room. A lovely indoor activity that is highly memorable. Great for occasions as well.

Holy batman! Mini golf in the middle of a CBD?…read more That's what I thought, the idea of playing a round of full 18 holes in the busiest part of Auckland city is fairly crazy. But, it does exist, and it has been there for over a year now. To me, the best part of the course is not the dinosaurs or the battle fields; it is the dark alley bit. My teeth has never looked whiter, lol. This tucked away in the basement little gem of a place is well worth the time if you are bored waiting for the movie to start or need to work off the extra calories that you have piled on from eating at OKO upstairs.

Mini golf + Animatronic Dinosaurs = WINNER! Lost in Time mini golf is in the basement of the Metro…read moreCentre on Queen Street. My partner and I played the impressive course and putted through a World War I battlefield, the gold mines of Waihi, kiwi native bush, and a Jurassic Park inspired turf with animatronic dinosaurs (yes there's more than 1!). Some of the holes are easy and some more difficult but always so. much. fun.

I used to love laser strike as a kid. All the excitement of being a sneaky soldier and shooting…read moreyour friends in the back without the pain of being shot with a paintball. Brilliant! I've been to the Panmure Megazone a few times over the years, and it's alright. It is quite small inside and it can get a bit boring after you've explored the entire area. In spite of this, I've always had a good time here. Actually it's the only laser strike place I know that is still open for business. There are a few things that this place does very well. The scoring system is cool, and the printout you receive at the end shows you your overall stats, complete with accuracy percentage and which parts of the body you hit/hit you. If you've got a spare afternoon, gather a few mates together and shoot each other.

I've made a few visits to Megazone in the last few years, and it never fails to entertain. Be a…read morerelatively active and competitive person, laser strike really fits the mould of something really fun to do with friends that doesn't involve the usual dinner and drinks formula. At 15 minutes a round, its an action-packed adrenalin rush. And whats better is that its suitable for kids and adults, making it great option for a family day out. Very close to Sylvia Park, its an ideal location and easy to find for out-of-towners. Be sure to go for three or four rounds when you're there- 15 minutes can pass by quickly and after seeing your results against everyone else's, you may want to top your personal best! Reservations are an advantage, but the Megazone team always try to accommodate for everyone.

This is a great attraction for someone with kids (maybe 8-12 age range?)…read more I went on my own as an adult, because it was rainy and it seemed like a fun adventure. It was! As long as you remember this is a family-friendly experience, and don't set the bar too high, you'll enjoy it. It starts with some lighted tunnels, a dark "jungle room," and another with a "haunted" theme. My favorite was the hall of mirrors. Such a cool effect! There's a balloon room and a walkway covered in pool noodles. It's light-hearted fun. It isn't the best way to spend $20 as an adult, but I don't have regrets. For kids, it's a great idea.

A super fun way to spend half an hour or so. Great for kids and adults. Feel your way through an…read moreodyssey of senses. Very cool visuals and illusions and a dark room forest. Not for the faint of heart or those who panic easily but it's a super fun activity. Spend your time in there and Don't rush it and you'll feel like you got your money's worth. Adults $19.50. Child $15,50. Family pass $60. Students $17.50. Second go only extra $5. In the same complex there is mini golf, arcades, a cool bowling alley that allows over 18s for drink (bonus) and I believe there is paintball and other activities too. A food court is in the building and aotea square is right outside. A vibrant party central complex for all ages.

Had a great club fitting with Alana. Very accurate and am enjoying the clubs with my few rounds of…read more9 completed so far.

Nine holes of par threes; this is not really a golf course but more of a practice area for your…read moreirons and wedges. And for that purpose it suits just fine. This place is perfect for beginners who have never played golf before, or the more advanced player wanting to have a bit of fun. It probably takes no more than an hour to finish this course, which is perfect if you can manage to skive off work early, or for an extended lunch break. The course itself is nothing amazing, rather poor greens, non-existent fairways, and few hazards, but for $12 you can't really ask for much more. If you haven't got the skill, time, or money to play a proper 18 hole course, then come here for a hit.

I first joined this club as a student for a year for a fantastic discounted deal…read more This was ideal during the week when I did not have classes at University and could make it to the course with friends. The weekends however were a tad busier, as are most golf courses, although the waiting times became quite a nuisance so I made it a priority to play during the week. The course provides great variation, with holes long and short in the front 9, testing all aspects of your game, with the back 9 featuring long straight holes with trickier greens, particularly their positioning. The drainage problems experienced during winter have been fixed and Akarana is a great course for all levels, providing a nice challenge especially for beginners.

In my opinion, this is one of the nicest golf courses in Auckland, especially for the price. The…read moregreens here are so smooth that sometimes I just want to rub my cheek up against them as if it were silk. Anyway, enough about me and my strange grass fetish, let's move on to more about golf. This course is both beautiful and challenging. Those hard greens can be a curse sometimes as the ball just wants to keep on rolling, especially on the downhill slopes. On most days it is quite expensive to play here, but on a Monday and Tuesday it is an incredible bargain at almost half the price; too good to pass up really. Another advantage of playing this course is its central location, not too far from most places around the city.