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 - February 2026
FACE PAINTING
Let your imagination run wild withfree 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
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
mobile farmyard
Come along to our mobile farmyard & pet some adorable farm animals - FREE with your entry ticket! You may see a llama, donkey, 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
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
character hunt!
Pick up your character hunt sheet at the entry and search the park for our Rainbow Family.
Find them all and win a prize!
