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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, visit our Park Hours page for more information

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                                         SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2024     

TERM 1

TERM 1 ENDS: Friday 12th April
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 13th April - Sun 28th April

TERM 2

TERM 2 ENDS: Friday 5th July  
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 6th July - Sun 21st July

TERM 3

TERM 3 ENDS: Friday 27th September 
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 28th Sept - Sun 13th October

TERM 4

TERM 4 ENDS: Friday 20th December
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Sat 21st Dec - Sun 2nd Feb 2025

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HOLIDAY FUN - EVERY DAY!

We are open 7 days throughout the September/October school holidays for non-stop fun for kids of all-ages.

  • FREE Face-Painting in the weekend
  • Newly themed Deep Dive Dodgems
  • 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!
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EARLY EVENINGS

Join us for our family-friendly early evening Twilight Rides!

This 5PM-9PM session is suitable for the whole family and is a cost-friendly option to visit the park.

Our Sept/Oct Twilight sessions include:

  • Spooky Photo-Ops in The Barn to snap the perfect Halloween pic!
  • Witchypoo & Friends in park from 4PM-7PM

Twilight Rides sessions are available on limited dates, so don't miss out!

Click here for more info on Twilight Rides

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LATE NIGHTS - WITH A SPOOKY TWIST!

The ultimate night out! 
Night Rides is our late night 6PM-11PM session that is suitable for ages 12+

Our October Night Rides sessions include:

  • FREE Horror Face-Painting
  • Spooky Photo-Ops in The Barn to snap the perfect Halloween pic!
  • Zombies Resurrected on Spectra 7D Movie Ride

Select dates are available in October. 

Click here for more info on Night Rides