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!
Visiting during the day these school holidays? From Wednesday to Friday, you can stay on as a spectator and watch the lights come to life at Twilight Rides.
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 +
family-friendly evenings
Our Spring Lights Twilight Rides have now finished.
If you’re keen for a night-time adventure, check out our Night Rides!
Twilight Rides will be back in 2026,
Click here for more information.
ultimate late-night thrills
Experience the park after dark with Night Rides, our 6pm – 11 pm session designed for thrill-seekers aged 12+.
Enjoy unlimited rides, warmer nights and thousands of fairy lights with our NEW Spring Lights! (Kidz Kingdom is shut for Night Rides).
Available every Saturday from 13 September - 1 November
Click here for more info on Night Rides
Ready for Adventure!
It’s been a little while since our much-loved mascots were last seen in the park, but Rai and Bow are finally returning — reimagined and ready to bring even more fun, creativity, and adventure with them!
These sibling explorers have been busy behind the scenes, and now they’re stepping out in their brand-new look, ready to jump back into the action, meet new friends, and create magical memories with you.
Rai & Bow will be in the park every weekend — bringing extra magic to Rainbow’s End!
Don’t miss their stage show at Centre Stage.
Sing, dance, and laugh along as Rai & Bow light up the stage with fun the whole family will love.
