🌈 The Ultimate School Holiday Adventure Starts Here
Rainbow’s End is packed with adventure this April — with more to explore than ever before. Take on over 20 rides and attractions, set sail on Pacifica, our thrilling pirate ship, and dive into a full day of fun that goes beyond the rides.
Join the Great Character Hunt, a park-wide adventure for young explorers, then discover more around the park — try your luck at Gold Rush Panning, battle the robots in Spectra, our 7D motion theatre experience, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for Rai & Bow, who will be out and about daily bringing extra magic to your day.
The adventure doesn’t stop there — enjoy even more time in the park with our family-friendly Twilight Rides, or experience the thrills after dark at our Night Rides sessions.
Whether you’re chasing thrills, exploring with little ones, or planning a full day out together, Rainbow’s End is your #1 school holiday destination.
PARK HOURS
We’re open daily from 10am – 5pm during the school holidays (see dates below)!
For park hours during the school term, or holiday hours, visit our Park Hours page for more information.
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THE GREAT RAINBOWS END CHARACTER HUNT!
Join Rai, Bow and their friends on a park-wide adventure designed especially for young explorers.
Search the park, follow the clues, and find each of the Rainbow Family characters hidden throughout the park.
👉 Complete the hunt and earn a prize — a fun, interactive experience perfect for younger guests.
Pick up your entry form, explore the park, and see if you can find them all!
It’s the perfect way to add an extra layer of adventure to your day at Rainbow’s End.
Click HERE to find out more.
Night Rides
THrills After Dark
Experience the park after dark with Night Rides - our 6pm–11pm session designed for thrill-seekers aged 12+. (Please note: Kidz Kingdom is closed during Night Rides.)
Night Rides are the perfect session for teens and adults, with an unlimited riding Superpass for $54.99.
We’ve added a limited number of Friday Night Rides during the school holidays - giving you even more chances to experience the park at night.
family friendly
twilight rides
Join us for Twilight Rides these School Holidays.
Twilight Rides are our special family-friendly evening session with whole park riding - including Kidz Kingdom!
A great-value session, with an unlimited riding Superpass for $39.
Running on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5pm–9pm during the school holidays
Ready for Adventure!
Rai & Bow are in park every day these school holidays!
Meet them in person, grab a photo, and catch their high-energy Centre Stage show — packed with music, movement, and fun for the whole family.
Keep an eye out as you explore — they love popping up around the park to surprise guests and say hello.
👋 Meet your favourite Rainbow Family characters
📸 Capture a special moment together
A visit with Rai & Bow is the perfect way to add even more magic to your day at Rainbow’s End.
Click HERE to find out more.
Meet Captain Esmeralda
Step into the world of Pacifica and meet Captain Esmeralda, the proud captain of our mighty Pirate Ship.
She’s in the park these school holidays, ready to share tales and adventures inspired by Pacifica’s epic journey.
Captain Esmeralda loves meeting adventurers of all ages, and every encounter is a chance to hear the stories behind Pacifica and its voyages across the seas.
⚓ Learn what it takes to be part of her crew
📸 Capture a special moment with the captain
A visit with Captain Esmeralda is the perfect way to bring the world of Pacifica to life for the whole whānau.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2026
TERM 1
TERM 1 DATES: Mon 2 Feb - Thu 2 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Fri 3 April - Sun 19 April
TERM 2
TERM 2 DATES: Mon 20 April - Fri 3 July SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 4 July - Sun 19 July
TERM 3
TERM 3 DATES: Mon 20 July - Fri 25 Sept SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 26 Sept - Sun 11 Oct
TERM 4
TERM 4 DATES: Mon 12 Oct - Fri 18 Dec SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 19 Dec +