the #1 school holiday destination!
With over 20 rides and attractions, it's full on fun for all ages at Rainbow's End!
Whether it's Kidz Kingdom gentle thrills for the little ones, or Big Five exhilarating fun for the rest of the whanau, Rainbow's End is the ultimate day out in the school holidays!
We have compiled all of our School Holiday fun for you in one place, to make your planning easier!
PARK HOURS
We are open 10AM - 5PM daily during the school holidays (dates outlined below)
For park hours during the school term, or holiday hours, visit our Park Hours page for more information
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2025
TERM 1
TERM 1 DATES: Mon 3rd Feb - Fri 11th April
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 12th April - Sun 27th April
TERM 2
TERM 2 DATES: Mon 28th April - Fri 27th June
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 28th June - Sun 13th July
TERM 3
TERM 3 DATES: Mon 14th July - Fri 19th Sept
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 20th Sept - Sun 5th Oct
TERM 4
TERM 4 DATES: Mon 6th Oct - Fri 19th Dec
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 20th Dec +
HOLIDAY FUN - EVERY DAY!
We are open 7 days throughout the Summer school holidays for non-stop fun for kids of all-ages.
- Mine for treasures at Gold Rush Valley Gem Panning
- Take your favourite character home with our NEW souvenir character cups including Rai, Bow, Princess Saphire, Enzo, Iris and Ahi our lovable dragon!
LATE NIGHT RIDES
The ultimate night out!
Night Rides is our late night 6PM-11PM session that is suitable for ages 12+
Night Rides returns in January for our Summer Series!
Click here for more info on Night Rides
PADDINGTON IN PERU
In cinemas january 1st
Paddington's newest adventure brings his story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunty Lucy. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Visit Rainbow's End throughout December and tag us in your photos on social @rainbowsendnz to be in to WIN a Family Pass to see Paddington in Peru!