With a climate that can give us four seasons in one day, it is great to know that throughout the country there are places to go, where we can forget about the raincoats and have fun.

When one thinks of indoor playgrounds we often think of places like Chipmunks. Chipmunks have 15 indoor play areas from Whangarei to Invercargill. They are great places for children to go and burn up some energy.

However, not all indoor activities need to involve running around. With cinemas throughout New Zealand you can take the kids out, sit and relax.  Cinemas like Berkeley and Hoyts are ones that come to mind. 

Being indoors doesn't necessarily mean staying dry. Grab the kids' togs and head off to one of the many swimming complexes around the country. The Community Leisure Management has pools and fitness centres throughout New Zealand, including the Philips Aquatic Centre in Mt Albert Auckland. 

 

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Now a review of things to do indoors wouldn't be complete without something to stimulate the minds of the younger generations. For museums around the country New Zealand Museums provides you with three different methods of finding a museum near you.

You can look for a museum  by selecting the city or town, its name, or collections (topics). 

So now on a rainy day when the kids say "we're bored", you can turn around and say "not for long"!