PARK HOURS
School Holidays & Special Days
April School Holidays (3 – 19 April):
Open daily, 10am – 5pm
Anzac Day (Monday 27 April):
Open, 10am – 5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday closed.
Winter Operating Hours
Rainbow’s End operates on seasonal hours during the winter school term, focusing on our most popular days to deliver the best possible experience in park.
School Term (May – September)
- Friday: 10am to 4pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm
- Monday – Thursday: Closed
We’re also open additional days during school holidays, public holidays, and special events — so there are plenty of opportunities to visit throughout the year.
👉 Check our Park Hours calendar below for specific dates and sessions.
BOOK AHEAD
Holidays and weekends are busy and often sell out in advance, leaving no availability for gate sales. Book early and online to secure entry.
ARRIVE EARLY
Gates open for entry processing at least 15 minutes before session start. Arrive early to make the most of your visit!
2026 Hours
| Month | Days Open Per Week | Day Session | Night Session |
| Apr 2026 | Apr 3-19 School Holidays Apr 20-27 | 10am - 5pm Public Holidays 10am - 5pm School Holidays 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends | Twilight Rides 5pm-9pm Tue 7 & Thu 9 Tue 14 & Thu 16 Night Rides 6pm-11pm Saturdays 4, 11, 18, 25 Fridays 10, 17 |
| May 2026 | Open Fri - Sun Closed Mon - Thurs | 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends | No public night sessions |
| Jun 2026 | Jun 1 Jun 2-29 | Monarch's Birthday 10-5pm 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Jul 2026 | Jul 3 & 20-31 Jul 4-19 School Holidays | 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends Matariki 10am-5pm School Holidays open daily | Twilight Rides 5pm-9pm Tue 7 - Fri 10 Tue 14 - Fri 17 Night Rides 6pm-11pm Saturdays 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| Aug 2026 | Open Fri - Sun Closed Mon - Thurs | 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 5pm Weekends | No public night sessions |
| Sep 2026 | Sep 4-25 Sep 26-30 School Holidays | 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends School Holidays open daily | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Saturday 26 |
| Oct 2026 | Oct 1-11 Oct 12-31 | School Holidays open daily 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Nov 2026 | Nov 1-30 | 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends | No public night sessions |
| Dec 2026 | Open 7 Days Dec 1 - 18 Dec 19-31 School Holidays | 10am-4pm Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat - Sun School Holidays open daily Xmas Eve 10am-4pm Xmas Day CLOSED New Years Eve 10am-4pm | Xmas Night Rides 6pm-11pm Thu 17, Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20, Mon 21 |
| Jan 2027 | Jan 1 | New Years Day CLOSED |
