Things to Do in Pakuranga: A Family Day Out in East Auckland

If you are hunting for things to do in Pakuranga with the kids, the easiest answer is 5 Aylesbury Street. Game Over Pakuranga packs go karts, Ninja City, mini golf, bowling, an arcade and a food and drinks menu into one East Auckland venue, so you can park once and stay for hours.

It is open seven days: Monday to Friday 11am to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 10pm, and Sunday 10am to 9pm. That makes it an easy call for a rainy Saturday, a school holiday morning or an after-school treat for families in Pakuranga, Botany, Howick and Highland Park. You can book online before you arrive.

Why Game Over Pakuranga works for a full day out

The best part about having everything under one roof is that nobody has to agree on one activity. The speed-obsessed teenager can race, the little ones can bounce, and the grandparents can take on an 18-hole mini golf round. Then you all meet back at the table for a feed.

Here is what is on offer.

Go karts on a multi-level track

Go Karts are the headline act. Buckle up and feel the rush as you race around an epic multi-level track in high-speed electric karts.

There is a kart for nearly every age:

• Adult Racing (Ages 14+): 1 race $49, 2 races $89
• Junior Racing (Ages 7-13): 1 race $44, 2 races $79
• Mini Go Karts (Ages 3-6): 1 session $29

Two races is the sweet spot if you want a proper battle. The first run is for learning the lines, the second is where the family bragging rights get settled.

Ninja City for the climbers and bouncers

Ninja City is giant slides, climbing walls, high ropes, trampolines, ball pits, tunnels and endless fun. If your kids come home from school with energy to burn, this is where it goes.

A 1 Hour Pass is $24 and a 2 Hour Pass is $36. The two hour option is great value for school holidays, when you want the kids to really get into everything rather than rushing from the ball pit to the high ropes.

Mini golf with a Western theme

Our Mini Golf course is 18 holes with a Western theme, perfect for family fun or friendly competition. A round is $24 for all ages.

Mini golf is the great equaliser. Skill helps, but luck helps more, which means the youngest player in the group has a very real shot at winning. Keep score properly and the trash talk writes itself.

Bowling with the sport on

Bowling at Pakuranga means eight modern lanes, live Sky Sport, great food and drinks, and plenty of laughs. One game is $24 for all ages.

It suits almost any group: birthday parties, a catch-up with mates, a family dinner that needs a bit more going on than just a table. If there is a big game on, you can watch it between frames.

Arcade prizes and giant soft toys

The Arcade is where you shoot hoops, win giant soft toys and score epic prizes. It is built for kids and big kids at heart.

Arcade Credits come in $30, $50 and $70 loads, so you can set a budget before the kids start eyeing up the prize wall. Tip: load credits onto one card for the whole family and let them take turns.

Food and drinks without leaving

You do not need to pack up and drive somewhere else to eat. Food & Drinks are served right in the venue, so the fun does not have to stop.

How to build your Pakuranga day out

Mixing two or three activities is the move. A few combos that work well:

• The classic family afternoon: Ninja City 1 Hour Pass for the kids, then mini golf together, then a bite to eat.
• The speed run: 2 adult races or 2 junior races, then arcade credits to cool down.
• The group catch-up: A bowling game with the sport on, food and drinks, then mini golf if the group still has steam.
• The little ones outing: Mini Go Karts for the 3 to 6 year olds, then Ninja City, then a snack.

Getting there and booking

Game Over Pakuranga is at 5 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010. It is a short trip from Botany, Howick, Highland Park, Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay, which makes it one of the handiest spots in East Auckland for an unplanned outing.

Weekends and school holidays are the busiest times, especially for go karts and Ninja City. If you have a set time in mind, book online so your spot is locked in. Otherwise, come in, pick your attractions and see where the day takes you.

So, things to do in Pakuranga? Race, climb, putt, bowl, play and eat, all at one address.