While a lot of term time activities and play groups don't run during the holidays there are lots of other events and activities to keep the little ones entertained in Porirua and around the Greater Wellington Region.
Car Trip Scavenger Hunt PDF to print
If you are heading off on a long car trip you might like this little scavenger hunt for the kids to do on the way. Feel free to download the PDF on the right to print and use!
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Car Cricket - the preschool edition
Here is another game to play in the car. I made up the sheet so you can write your scores on it.
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Kids movies showing in the cinemas these holidays...
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Easter Fun in Porirua
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Join us this Easter in Porirua, there’ll be fun for the whole whānau with awesome prizes up for grabs. Find all the details here poriruacity.govt.nz/easter
FREE drive in Movie, Peter Rabbit 2, the Runaway Sunday 17 April, 3pm. Fun for all the whānau, join us for a free drive in movie at Porirua Park facebook.com/events/652432962532410 Easter egg hunt across Porirua Sunday 17 April, various times. Find the numbered easter egg and swap it for a yummy chocolate egg or be into win awesome gift vouchers from Gear Eatery and Bar Plimmerton Deli. Greedy and Co. t bay cafe Nish Cafe Whitby or Cannons Creek Pool poriruacity.govt.nz/easter Easter colouring competition Entries close noon on Thursday 14 April. Get your tamariki together for a fun Easter colouring in competition to win some awesome prizes from Little Spoon Sourdough Crumpets, The Regal Shortbread Co. and Whittaker's Chocolate Lovers poriruacity.govt.nz/easter Digital Discover Session Tuesday 19 – Friday 29 April. Join us at Porirua library for a digital discovery session, from animated movie, digital escape rooms or have fun coding with our robots. Bookings essential. porirualibrary.org.nz/digital-discovery |
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School Holidays @ Te Papa
Fun @ Capital E
Home Is Where the Art Is @ Capital E
Calling all budding artists to come in and put the art into the heart of our dream home. No need to knock to come into PlayHQ’s latest play activation, Home is Where the Art is. Step inside our giant playhouse to explore, discover and create masterpieces! Ideal for active minds and bodies, we’re excited to bring a house designed by children for children.
Capital E COVID-19 Information
Capital E COVID-19 Information
- WHERE:Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf
- PRICE:Free
- DURATION:9.30am – 12pm, 1pm – 3.30pm
- AGES:0-5
Impossible Creatures @ Capital E
Come along and draw some weird and out of this world impossible creatures with guest artist Greta Menzies. Tamariki will learn how to expand their ideas by making unique 3D creature sculptures that they can take home with them.
Experience Wellington COVID-19 FAQs
Experience Wellington COVID-19 FAQs
- WHEN:20/04/2022 - 21/04/2022
- WHERE:Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf
- PRICE:$15
- DURATION:10am - 12pm
- AGES:6-8
Easter Hunt with the Wellington Cable Car
Our Easter Bunny has been busy and we are pretty egg-cited about our Easter Egg hunt starting tomorrow!!
Grab a counting sheet from our friendly team and begin the hunt to spot where our Bunny has hidden the eggs from within the terminals and the safety of the car.
Hand in your counting sheet to one of our team, and instantly be put in the draw to win a Deluxe Easter Gift Box from our friends at @angeldeliverynz Various spot prizes to be won as well.
BYO pen or our Floaty Cable Car pens are conveniently on sale
The Bunny will be collecting up the eggs after the last car has climbed up the hill on Sunday the 17th with the lucky winners being announced Monday 18th April.
Stay tuned as the Bunny will be giving hints of where the eggs are hidden
Grab a counting sheet from our friendly team and begin the hunt to spot where our Bunny has hidden the eggs from within the terminals and the safety of the car.
Hand in your counting sheet to one of our team, and instantly be put in the draw to win a Deluxe Easter Gift Box from our friends at @angeldeliverynz Various spot prizes to be won as well.
BYO pen or our Floaty Cable Car pens are conveniently on sale
The Bunny will be collecting up the eggs after the last car has climbed up the hill on Sunday the 17th with the lucky winners being announced Monday 18th April.
Stay tuned as the Bunny will be giving hints of where the eggs are hidden
The Bad Guys Fun Zone @ North City Shopping Centre
Join us for fun these school holidays!
Book your free session now!
The Bad Guys movie is out April 14 at Reading Cinema so we have a fun The Bad Guys activity zone for the kids these school holidays!
From Monday, 18 – Friday, 29 April (excluding ANZAC Day) kids can come along to our The Bad Guys themed activity area for crafts, games, colouring and photo wall.
Our 25min sessions run between 10am – 2pm daily.
You won’t want to miss this, so book your spot now!
Activity Centre Info:
Book your free session now!
The Bad Guys movie is out April 14 at Reading Cinema so we have a fun The Bad Guys activity zone for the kids these school holidays!
From Monday, 18 – Friday, 29 April (excluding ANZAC Day) kids can come along to our The Bad Guys themed activity area for crafts, games, colouring and photo wall.
Our 25min sessions run between 10am – 2pm daily.
You won’t want to miss this, so book your spot now!
Activity Centre Info:
- Activity Centre will be located next to the Centre Stage on the ground level of North City.
- We will be adhering to Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. Bookings under Red Level will be limited so that we can social distance groups. Hand sanitiser will be available and masks are required for over 12 yrs in Centre.
- Free parking extensions – Make a day of it at North City – we have free parking extensions available at the Customer Service Desk, visit our friendly team when you arrive and register your car for free all day parking.
- Activities are suitable for kids aged 4 – 12 years and run for approx 25mins.
- Please arrive and check in a couple of mins prior to the session starting. Please let us know if you are running a few minutes late and we will save your place, any vacant spots will be given to attendees on the waitlist when the session begins.
- Customers can waitlist while in-centre to see if spaces become available.
Easter Colouring Competition @ Johnsonville Shopping Centre
Enter our Easter colouring in competition and be in to win a prize and a prize for your school too!! 🐰 Pick up an entry from Johnsonville Shopping Centre, download it off our website or check the Independent Herald on 7 April. 🐰 Colour in the picture and complete your contact details. 🐰 Post your picture in our entry box in the Johnsonville Shopping Centre - Centre Court. T&Cs apply
Louie's Great Egg Hunt @ Queensgate Shopping Centre
Louie has hidden 15 Easter Eggs around the Centre for you to find. Collect an activity sheet from the Customer Service Desk located outside Farmers on Level 1 and get hunting! Remember to return to Customer Service to claim your sweet Easter treat.
*Full terms and conditions apply. See the terms section of our website here.
Little Dog Barking Theatre Presents 'Plant a Seed'
By Peter Wilson
Directed By Jacqueline Coats
Performed By Kenny King and Laurel Mitchell
Puppets By Sue Hill
Te Reo Specialist Lawrence Wharerau
Artwork By Hayley Collett
Plant A Seed is a magical story of how things grow. Fresh from her flight, carried by the wind, a seed is discovered and planted.
Watered by Te Ua and kept warm by Te Ra, her green shoots sprout from the ground. And so, a little Kowhai tree begins the exciting journey of growing up.
Along the way, we meet Kowhai’s friends - Worm, who looks after the soil around her roots; Tui, who feeds from her golden blossoms; and Ruru, who guards her seedpods during the night.
Told in both English and Te Reo, this story of Kowhai’s life explores the colours, textures, and sounds of the world that can be discovered in our own back garden. Full of music, sounds, song, and action, Plant A Seed is a wonderful introduction to theatre for young
children, performed in the intimacy of your own centre, classroom, or school hall.
Show run time 35 minutes
Directed By Jacqueline Coats
Performed By Kenny King and Laurel Mitchell
Puppets By Sue Hill
Te Reo Specialist Lawrence Wharerau
Artwork By Hayley Collett
Plant A Seed is a magical story of how things grow. Fresh from her flight, carried by the wind, a seed is discovered and planted.
Watered by Te Ua and kept warm by Te Ra, her green shoots sprout from the ground. And so, a little Kowhai tree begins the exciting journey of growing up.
Along the way, we meet Kowhai’s friends - Worm, who looks after the soil around her roots; Tui, who feeds from her golden blossoms; and Ruru, who guards her seedpods during the night.
Told in both English and Te Reo, this story of Kowhai’s life explores the colours, textures, and sounds of the world that can be discovered in our own back garden. Full of music, sounds, song, and action, Plant A Seed is a wonderful introduction to theatre for young
children, performed in the intimacy of your own centre, classroom, or school hall.
Show run time 35 minutes
- Tuesday 19 April 10am Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
- Tuesday 19 April 1.30pm Khandallah Town Hall, Wellington
- Wednesday 20 April 9.30am St Peters Hall, Paekākāriki, Kapiti Coast
- Friday 22 April 9.30am and 11am: Kilbirnie/Lyall Bay Community Centre, 56/58 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington
Treasure Hunt @ Staglands
Wanna go on a Treasure Hunt?
Take on Staglands Golden Anniversary Treasure Hunt these school holidays to win your Golden Ticket!
Every Golden Ticket wins and there are heaps of prizes to be claimed!
To win your Golden Ticket simply download the Treasure Hunt Challenge Sheet from their website. Then visit them any time between the 19th April and 1st May to take The Challenge and claim your prize!
Make sure you enter their bonus draw too and be in with a chance to win a Staglander Annual Family Pass.
Terms & Conditions apply, see www.staglands.co.nz for details.
Take on Staglands Golden Anniversary Treasure Hunt these school holidays to win your Golden Ticket!
Every Golden Ticket wins and there are heaps of prizes to be claimed!
To win your Golden Ticket simply download the Treasure Hunt Challenge Sheet from their website. Then visit them any time between the 19th April and 1st May to take The Challenge and claim your prize!
Make sure you enter their bonus draw too and be in with a chance to win a Staglander Annual Family Pass.
Terms & Conditions apply, see www.staglands.co.nz for details.
Kids go FREE @ Zealandia this Easter Weekend
You won’t find any Easter bunnies here but we have something better this Easter Weekend!
Zealandia is open all Easter weekend. Come explore the sanctuary and you'll find birdlife, reptiles, critters and fresh air. Free activity sheets for kids are available at the Visitor's Centre along with a special chocolatey tweat from our friends at Whittaker's.
It gets sweeter...kids go free all long weekend (15-18 April, 2022).
Ts and Cs:
Kids go free offer available for persons aged 17 years and under and applies to tickets purchased between 15 April 2022 and 18 April 2022. Children entering for free must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. Limit of 5 "child free entries" per paying adult. Offer applies to Child General Admission only. Offer does not apply to memberships.
Zealandia is open all Easter weekend. Come explore the sanctuary and you'll find birdlife, reptiles, critters and fresh air. Free activity sheets for kids are available at the Visitor's Centre along with a special chocolatey tweat from our friends at Whittaker's.
It gets sweeter...kids go free all long weekend (15-18 April, 2022).
Ts and Cs:
Kids go free offer available for persons aged 17 years and under and applies to tickets purchased between 15 April 2022 and 18 April 2022. Children entering for free must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. Limit of 5 "child free entries" per paying adult. Offer applies to Child General Admission only. Offer does not apply to memberships.
Ngā Manu Easter Celebration
Gather your family, pack a picnic, and come and celebrate Easter at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. We have Easter activities throughout the long weekend.
- Visit our Easter Zone in Robin's Nest and make a decoration to display on our Easter wishing tree.
- Hunt for ‘Ngā Manu Easter Rocks’ hidden throughout the reserve and exchange them for an Easter egg.
- Hunt for our 'Winner Eggs' to instantly win a special prize from our Easter Zone prize table. Different prizes will be up for grabs each day and will be on display in our Easter Zone for the winners to choose from. Please support our wonderful sponsors who have donated prizes: Pak’n Save (Paraparaumu), Antics Marketing, New World (Waikanae), Countdown (Waikanae), The Warehouse (Paraparaumu), Kāpiti Chocolate Factory, Dark Horse Coffee, Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, Southwards Car Museum and Wellington Zoo.
- 2 pm - Watch the Ngā Manu eels being fed. Purchase an eel feeding token for $2 to have a go at feeding an eel yourself.
Ts & Cs:
- Easter Rock Hunt: Free Easter eggs are available for children who find our Easter Rocks (while stocks last) - limit of one per child. Please do not remove our Easter Rocks from the Reserve as we will be rehiding our rocks once found. Thank you.
- Winner Eggs:
If you find one - pick it up and take it to our Easter Zone to choose your prize - limit of one per family per day. The prizes will be displayed in our Easter Zone for winners to choose from.
- Please check our website homepage for the latest information regarding Covid19 protocols.
- Visit our Easter Zone in Robin's Nest and make a decoration to display on our Easter wishing tree.
- Hunt for ‘Ngā Manu Easter Rocks’ hidden throughout the reserve and exchange them for an Easter egg.
- Hunt for our 'Winner Eggs' to instantly win a special prize from our Easter Zone prize table. Different prizes will be up for grabs each day and will be on display in our Easter Zone for the winners to choose from. Please support our wonderful sponsors who have donated prizes: Pak’n Save (Paraparaumu), Antics Marketing, New World (Waikanae), Countdown (Waikanae), The Warehouse (Paraparaumu), Kāpiti Chocolate Factory, Dark Horse Coffee, Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, Southwards Car Museum and Wellington Zoo.
- 2 pm - Watch the Ngā Manu eels being fed. Purchase an eel feeding token for $2 to have a go at feeding an eel yourself.
Ts & Cs:
- Easter Rock Hunt: Free Easter eggs are available for children who find our Easter Rocks (while stocks last) - limit of one per child. Please do not remove our Easter Rocks from the Reserve as we will be rehiding our rocks once found. Thank you.
- Winner Eggs:
If you find one - pick it up and take it to our Easter Zone to choose your prize - limit of one per family per day. The prizes will be displayed in our Easter Zone for winners to choose from.
- Please check our website homepage for the latest information regarding Covid19 protocols.
Nan & Tuna – The Navigators @ Wellington Museum
A bilingual puppet show about eels, rivers and friendship
Join Wellington Museum for a Stringbean Puppets production of Nan & Tuna for the April School Holidays.
After the show, explore the museum’s Attic and check out our hinaki (eel trap) display. Anna of Stringbean Puppets will also teach tamariki how to make a water puppet and they’ll get to take their own puppet-making kit home.
About the show:
Nan and Tuna have been friends for 70 years and now it is time for one last adventure together. But before they leave they need to find someone to care for the river…
Wednesday 27 April | Wellington Museum
Tickets
Join Wellington Museum for a Stringbean Puppets production of Nan & Tuna for the April School Holidays.
After the show, explore the museum’s Attic and check out our hinaki (eel trap) display. Anna of Stringbean Puppets will also teach tamariki how to make a water puppet and they’ll get to take their own puppet-making kit home.
About the show:
Nan and Tuna have been friends for 70 years and now it is time for one last adventure together. But before they leave they need to find someone to care for the river…
Wednesday 27 April | Wellington Museum
- 11:00am (SOLD OUT)
- 2:00pm
Tickets
- Children: $1
- Adults: $2
School Holidays @ Police College Museum
Junior Detective Trail
Our Junior Detective Trail is jam-packed full of activities that will keep children of all ages entertained.
We have just installed our Junior Detective Trail for Summer. It features Operation: ‘Raumati haumaru/Summer Safety’, Operation: ‘Kōrero paki/Story, Operation: ‘’Discover" and much more. Complete the activities and see if you've got what it takes to earn your detective stamp!
The Junior Detective Trail is a free activity sheet that leads children throughout the museum. It is available during museum open hours. Suitable for ages 4–10 years.
Plus: we have all the usual favourites including police photo booth and the police motorbike; they make a great photo opportunity for the young and the young at heart!
For kids who want more of a challenge, try the Senior Detective Mystery.
We are open 7 days a week 10.00 - 17.00, except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Senior Detective Mystery
Pit your detective skills against our Senior Detective Mystery; Operation: Beached
This mystery involves a shocking drug bust of Columbian cocaine found in Sandfly Bay, located in Abel Tasman National Park. New Zealand Police have also found a local man, James Adams, deceased at the scene. You have been asked to assist NZ Police with this investigation by figuring out who is responsible for this large scale drug smuggling operation and what happened. Can you solve Operation: Beached?
Plus:
We have all the usual favourites including a police photo booth and the police motorbike; they make a great photo opportunity for the young and the young at heart!
Younger visitors can grab a clipboard and follow trails of "evidence" in our Junior Detective Trail.
Museum Tours
Available everyday, 10am - 5pm (Bookings required)
5 years+
Museum tours are available for visiting groups and can be adapted to suit individual needs and ages. To find out more about museum tours, view the Police Museum learning and experience programme (PDF 288KB).
Tour charges, per person:
Children $5
Adults $5
Seniors $3
To make a booking::
P (04) 238 3141
E Police Museum contact form
Our Junior Detective Trail is jam-packed full of activities that will keep children of all ages entertained.
We have just installed our Junior Detective Trail for Summer. It features Operation: ‘Raumati haumaru/Summer Safety’, Operation: ‘Kōrero paki/Story, Operation: ‘’Discover" and much more. Complete the activities and see if you've got what it takes to earn your detective stamp!
The Junior Detective Trail is a free activity sheet that leads children throughout the museum. It is available during museum open hours. Suitable for ages 4–10 years.
Plus: we have all the usual favourites including police photo booth and the police motorbike; they make a great photo opportunity for the young and the young at heart!
For kids who want more of a challenge, try the Senior Detective Mystery.
We are open 7 days a week 10.00 - 17.00, except Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Senior Detective Mystery
Pit your detective skills against our Senior Detective Mystery; Operation: Beached
This mystery involves a shocking drug bust of Columbian cocaine found in Sandfly Bay, located in Abel Tasman National Park. New Zealand Police have also found a local man, James Adams, deceased at the scene. You have been asked to assist NZ Police with this investigation by figuring out who is responsible for this large scale drug smuggling operation and what happened. Can you solve Operation: Beached?
Plus:
We have all the usual favourites including a police photo booth and the police motorbike; they make a great photo opportunity for the young and the young at heart!
Younger visitors can grab a clipboard and follow trails of "evidence" in our Junior Detective Trail.
Museum Tours
Available everyday, 10am - 5pm (Bookings required)
5 years+
Museum tours are available for visiting groups and can be adapted to suit individual needs and ages. To find out more about museum tours, view the Police Museum learning and experience programme (PDF 288KB).
Tour charges, per person:
Children $5
Adults $5
Seniors $3
To make a booking::
P (04) 238 3141
E Police Museum contact form
Bigair Gymsports Holiday Programme
Bigair Gymsports amazing holiday programme has become so popular over the last 3-4 years due to our facility and staff. Your children can expect to be active all day with games, gymnastics and free play as part of the routine. Children will be required to bring a drink bottle and an appropriate amount of food to get them through their session or full day.
IF YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER AT THE GYM OR HAVE DONE OUR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BEFORE PLEASE DO NOT RE-REGISTER, JUST LOGIN USING THE EMAIL AND PASSWORD YOU RECEIVED WHEN JOINING.
Morning Session - 8.30am to 1.00pm - $30
Afternoon Session - 1.00pm to 5.30pm - $30
All day - 8.30am to 5.30pm - $45
If you book full days for a full week you will receive 20% discount on your Holiday Programme booking at Bigair Gym. One discount applied per booking. Discounts can only be applied when bookings are made directly through the Bigair Gym office. Please call the office to make your booking if you are eligible for a discount.
See their website for more information and bookings
IF YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER AT THE GYM OR HAVE DONE OUR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BEFORE PLEASE DO NOT RE-REGISTER, JUST LOGIN USING THE EMAIL AND PASSWORD YOU RECEIVED WHEN JOINING.
Morning Session - 8.30am to 1.00pm - $30
Afternoon Session - 1.00pm to 5.30pm - $30
All day - 8.30am to 5.30pm - $45
If you book full days for a full week you will receive 20% discount on your Holiday Programme booking at Bigair Gym. One discount applied per booking. Discounts can only be applied when bookings are made directly through the Bigair Gym office. Please call the office to make your booking if you are eligible for a discount.
See their website for more information and bookings
Wellington Zoo School Holiday Programme for 5-10 year olds
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Wellington Zoo School Holiday Programme will run in April 2022 at the RED traffic light level. We have made adjustments to the procedures including contact-free drop off and mask wearing inside zoo buildings. We may make further changes if necessary in the future to align with government advice.
Please be assured all Zoo staff members who work closely with children in EOTC programmes including LEOTC learning sessions and Zoo Sleepovers are vaccinated against COVID-19.
It is a condition of entry that all visitors to Wellington Zoo aged 12 years and above must wear a mask while inside zoo buildings and follow all other guidelines while on-site. We encourage all children from Year 4 and up to wear a mask also while inside.
Our duty of care is to look after our visitors, Zoo team and animals. This is a decision we take seriously, and we will be regularly reviewing in line with government advice to ensure it is still the right approach.
Keeping your kids entertained during the school holidays might sometimes feel like wrangling wild animals, so why not let the professionals take over?
Every school holidays we run a school holiday programme for kids from 5 to 12. They’ll get to meet our animals, learn from our specially trained Zoo staff and get sneak peeks behind the scenes.
Every day of the Zoo Holiday programme is filled with a new action-packed theme, so you can book for one day, or choose a few days that suit.
The kids will have an unforgettable school holiday experience, and be inspired about animals and conservation, all while having fun getting stuck into exciting activities.
Spaces are strictly limited so please book using the form below to make sure you don’t miss out.
Time: Drop off between 8.30 and 9am; pick up between 3.30 and 4.30pm.
Where: Zoo Holiday Programme pick up and drop off is at Wellington Zoo’s Archibald Centre, approximately 50m up the road from the Main Entrance.
Cost: $69 per child per day + booking fee
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
See their website for more information
The Wellington Zoo School Holiday Programme will run in April 2022 at the RED traffic light level. We have made adjustments to the procedures including contact-free drop off and mask wearing inside zoo buildings. We may make further changes if necessary in the future to align with government advice.
Please be assured all Zoo staff members who work closely with children in EOTC programmes including LEOTC learning sessions and Zoo Sleepovers are vaccinated against COVID-19.
It is a condition of entry that all visitors to Wellington Zoo aged 12 years and above must wear a mask while inside zoo buildings and follow all other guidelines while on-site. We encourage all children from Year 4 and up to wear a mask also while inside.
Our duty of care is to look after our visitors, Zoo team and animals. This is a decision we take seriously, and we will be regularly reviewing in line with government advice to ensure it is still the right approach.
Keeping your kids entertained during the school holidays might sometimes feel like wrangling wild animals, so why not let the professionals take over?
Every school holidays we run a school holiday programme for kids from 5 to 12. They’ll get to meet our animals, learn from our specially trained Zoo staff and get sneak peeks behind the scenes.
Every day of the Zoo Holiday programme is filled with a new action-packed theme, so you can book for one day, or choose a few days that suit.
The kids will have an unforgettable school holiday experience, and be inspired about animals and conservation, all while having fun getting stuck into exciting activities.
Spaces are strictly limited so please book using the form below to make sure you don’t miss out.
Time: Drop off between 8.30 and 9am; pick up between 3.30 and 4.30pm.
Where: Zoo Holiday Programme pick up and drop off is at Wellington Zoo’s Archibald Centre, approximately 50m up the road from the Main Entrance.
Cost: $69 per child per day + booking fee
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
See their website for more information
Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Website and Facebook Page
We're open Every Sunday from 10am to 3pm all year round. Our Sunday Open Day is a great opportunity for everyone to have a look at what's happening inside the Bait House and share a special experience with family and friends. There's always something new to see inside the Bait House Aquarium.
All our marine life is from the Wellington region. Octopuses, Seahorses, Blue Cod, and loads more are always on display.
Our most popular destination is our "Touch Gently Pool" where visitors of all ages have a chance to gently hold some of the marine animals in our care.
Open Sundays are also an opportunity for children to show their parents what they've been learning during their class visits to the Island Bay Marine Education Centre. Visits to our Bait House Aquarium are hosted by expert Marine Biologists and knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers to help visitors learn more about the marine life they're seeing.
Entry:
Child: $2
Adult: $5
We're open Every Sunday from 10am to 3pm all year round. Our Sunday Open Day is a great opportunity for everyone to have a look at what's happening inside the Bait House and share a special experience with family and friends. There's always something new to see inside the Bait House Aquarium.
All our marine life is from the Wellington region. Octopuses, Seahorses, Blue Cod, and loads more are always on display.
Our most popular destination is our "Touch Gently Pool" where visitors of all ages have a chance to gently hold some of the marine animals in our care.
Open Sundays are also an opportunity for children to show their parents what they've been learning during their class visits to the Island Bay Marine Education Centre. Visits to our Bait House Aquarium are hosted by expert Marine Biologists and knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers to help visitors learn more about the marine life they're seeing.
Entry:
Child: $2
Adult: $5
Other School Holiday Activities...
* For other activities and places to go all year around, such as wildlife parks, check out out Out & About page.
* If you are travelling up the Kapiti Coast at all make sure you check out www.kapitikidsconnect.co.nz and see what School Holiday Activities are on up there!
* If you are travelling up the Kapiti Coast at all make sure you check out www.kapitikidsconnect.co.nz and see what School Holiday Activities are on up there!
