Lindale Kids - a family-friendly, all weather destination
Pile the kids in the car and expect an incredibly fun day out at Lindale Kids, no matter what the weather’s doing. It’s an indoor playland, a farm walk, café and kids’ retail store but, most importantly, it’s a place for the kids to run around and burn off some energy.
"I don't think there are enough wholesome things for families to be able to do together anymore. Kids don't need stuff, they just need open space and the opportunity to burn some energy."
Owner Anita Murdoch
The Indoor Playland is not part of a franchise (like Lollipops or Chipmunks), but has a boutique feel to it and great natural light. The main climbing frame boasts New Zealand's first 3-level, two-lane, 8-metre slide! There are role play areas such as a mini-kitchen and a general store, and a dedicated area for babies and toddlers. Adults can relax just metres away but in full view of their kids while they enjoy great coffee and food in the mini-cafe. The playland welcomes children 0 – 11 years old.
The Lindale Kids Farm has had a makeover and now includes new signage and educational displays. ‘What’s On in the Barn’ is communicated on the blackboards at reception and the daily schedule often includes bottle feeding of lambs, piglets or calves, plus the opportunity to have a go at hand-milking a dairy cow. Hands on experiences like these leave a lasting impression in young minds.
The Farmyard Café also had a makeover and introduced a new menu with daily specials. It has a corner play area for under 3s, a new kids' menu, magazines, gluten-free food and great coffee. The café does all the catering for playland or farm visit birthday parties. Hosted in a private party space, you can relax – all the work’s been done for you!
In the Kids Store you'll discover quality children's toys and books, an excellent range of loot bag fillers and funky party accessories. It’s located at the entrance to the playland.
Anita and Davin Murdoch took over parts of the popular Lindale Tourist venue in Paraparaumu. They live in Wellington and own 25 acres in the Wairarapa. It was having this varied lifestyle for their kids - watching them have fun in the city as well as in gumboots and climbing trees - that motivated the deal and investment in Lindale Kids.
"We have the perfect critics to help build this business; our kids are aged 3, 5, 6, and we have our nephew with us who is 17. There’s been lots of suggestions from them on how we should be running this place!"
Changes are still taking place and one thing is for sure, each time you come, there'll be more reasons to come back.
Lindale Kids
Lindale Centre, Main Rd North, SH1, Paraparaumu
Ph: 04 297 0911
Website: www.lindalekids.co.nz
Email contact: enquiry@lindalekids.co.nz
Open 7 days. Playland & Kids Store 9am-5pm, Farm & Farmyard Café 9.30am-4pm (or by arrangement for groups)
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