the #1 school holiday destination!
With over 20 rides and attractions, Rainbow’s End is packed with full-on fun for all ages! Whether it’s gentle thrills for little ones in Kidz Kingdom or adrenaline-pumping excitement on the Big Five, there’s something for everyone in the whānau.
To make your school holiday planning easier, we’ve gathered all the fun in one place - so you can focus on making unforgettable memories!
PARK HOURS
We’re open daily from 10am – 5pm during the school holidays (see dates below)! Plus, don’t miss our special Twilight Rides and Night Rides on select days for extra fun in the evening!
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 +
EARLY EVENINGS
Join us for a family-friendly evening from 5pm – 9pm. This session is a great way for the whānau to enjoy the park at a great value price.
Available on select dates in April.
Click here for more info on Twilight Rides
ultimate late-night thrills
Experience the park after dark with Night Rides, our 6pm – 11 pm session designed for thrill-seekers aged 12+.
Available on select dates in April!
Click here for more info on Night Rides
free pop up mobile barnyard
Come along to our mobile barnyard & pet some adorable farm animals - FREE with your entry ticket! You may see llamas, pigs, chickens, ponies and more!
12.30pm - 4.30pm
April 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25
3pm - 7pm
April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
free face painting
Let your imagination run wild with free face painting, included with your entry ticket! Whether you want to transform into a fearsome tiger, a magical butterfly, or a sparkling unicorn, our face painters will bring your vision to life.
11am - 3pm
Sat 12th - Thur 24th April
Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny & friends will be in the park on Easter Weekend!
See the Easter Bunny and Fairy OR visit our balloon twisters for a special balloon to take home!
Fri 18th - Mon 21st
the great character hunt!
Find our Rainbow Family for prizes!
For all the kids out there - grab your hunt sheet on the way in and embark on an epic adventure! Explore parkwide including Kidz Kingdom to find our rainbow family characters.
When you find them, read the character story to solve the puzzle and win a prize!
Sat 12th April - Sun 1 June
Full T&C's here
