The best things to do with kids in Phuket

If your kids have energy to burn, REBEL Rock Climbing is one of Phuket's best places to do it. Hidden away in Thalang, this impressive indoor climbing centre is much bigger than it first appears, with more than 700 square metres of climbing walls, over 80 routes, dedicated bouldering areas and enough variety to keep both first-timers and confident adventurers happy.

Despite its size, it is far from intimidating with friendly instructors on hand to help get you started, while more adventurous kids and teenagers can happily spend hours tackling increasingly challenging routes. Better still, it's fully indoors, making it one of those rare family attractions that's just as good on a rainy afternoon as it is on a scorching hot day.

REBEL Rock Climbing, Srisoonthorn, Thalang. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-8pm

There are zipline parks, and then there's Hanuman World. Set high within Phuket's treetops, it combines soaring zip lines, spiral staircases, sky bridges and elevated walkways into one of the island's most picturesque outdoor adventures.

Children who meet the minimum height requirements will love flying through the trees, while adults usually discover it's every bit as much fun as the kids promised. Once everyone's feet are back on the ground, the popular Three Monkeys restaurant sits within the same forest setting, for a leisurely family lunch with epic views. 

Hanuman World, Wichit. Open daily, 8am-6pm

If one attraction can fill an entire day, it's Andamanda. Giant slides, wave pools, lazy rivers and dedicated children's play zones mean families can easily spend hours moving between attractions without hearing the dreaded "I'm bored."

There's something for almost every age, from brightly coloured splash areas for younger children to adrenaline-pumping rides for thrill seekers. Everyone will certainly sleep well after a day whizzing around.  

Andamanda Phuket, Kathu. Open daily, 10am-7pm

When the weather refuses to cooperate, Battlefield Phuket is an easy, laser-focused crowd-pleaser. Indoor arenas transform friendly family competitions into surprisingly tactical battles, with enough obstacles and game modes to keep every visit feeling different. 

It's particularly good for mixed-age groups, where older children, teenagers and parents can all get involved, sometimes even more than the kids it seems! A popular one for birthday parties, so good to double check before you turn up.  

Battlefield Phuket Laser Tag, Srisoonthorn, Thalang. Open daily, 8am-10pm

One of Phuket's newest family attractions, Sugar Glider is opening this summer with a completely new kind of indoor adventure at Blue Tree. Instead of soft play, children will navigate suspended bridges, balance beams, aerial obstacles and indoor zip lines high above the ground, all while safely secured to an overhead harness system.

With different courses to choose from, the kids will be encouraged to push themselves a little further each time. Better still, everything happens indoors, making it just as appealing on a rainy afternoon as it is during Phuket's hottest months.

Sugar Glider, Blue Tree Phuket, Cherngtalay. Open daily 10am-10pm

If you've got younger children, this is one of those places where a quick visit has a habit of turning into an entire afternoon. Recently relocated from Blue Tree to Chalong, this enormous indoor play centre packs climbing frames, trampolines, obstacle courses and the ever-popular imaginative play zones under one roof, giving children plenty of space to run, climb and pretend.

Parents haven't been forgotten either. The adjoining café is a welcome bonus, making it easy to keep an eye on the action while enjoying a coffee and a tiny bit less noise. 

Adventure Village, Chalong. Open daily, 10am-8pm