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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School Holidays @ Capital E
School Holiday Events @ Te Papa
School Holiday Fun @ The Mall Upper Hutt
A Magical School Holiday at the Cable Car
Fairy Trina Fun
Come and join us for a magical journey on the Cable Car with Fairy Trina
Fairy Trina is back from Fairyland, showcasing New Zealand’s amazing wildlife on Thursday, 4th October 2018.
Learn all about critters and creatures unique to our shores, hear stories, join our competitions, have your face painted and make something special to take home.
**Important Note**
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Only 30 places are available per session (two sessions: 11am-12:30pm or 1pm-2:30pm). Everyone travelling on the Cable Car must register via email (please send through name of attendees, contact phone number and preferred time slot to info@wellingtoncablecar.co.nz).
Cost $10 per child including Cable Car trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult (Cable Car fare applies)
Announcement will be made on the event page once booking is full.
Event Specials: Cable Top Eatery is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for parents and kids who are attending the events. Decorated cup cakes are also available for kids!
Elves & Fairies Day
Enjoy a magical school holidays at the Cable Car with us this school holiday!
Fairy Trina is back from Fairyland, Join us for Elves and Fairies Day!
Come dressed in your favorite costume for oodles of magical storytelling, games, face painting and more!
See the magical fairy garden and make your own wish!
**Important Note**
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Only 30 places are available per session (two sessions: 11am-12:30pm or 1pm-2:30pm). Everyone travelling on the Cable Car must register via email (please send through name of attendees, contact phone number and preferred time slot to info@wellingtoncablecar.co.nz).
Cost $10 per child including Cable Car trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult (Cable Car fare applies)
Announcement will be made on the event page once booking is full.
Event Specials: Cable Top Eatery is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for parents and kids who are attending the events. Decorated cup cakes are also available for kids!
Come and join us for a magical journey on the Cable Car with Fairy Trina
Fairy Trina is back from Fairyland, showcasing New Zealand’s amazing wildlife on Thursday, 4th October 2018.
Learn all about critters and creatures unique to our shores, hear stories, join our competitions, have your face painted and make something special to take home.
**Important Note**
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Only 30 places are available per session (two sessions: 11am-12:30pm or 1pm-2:30pm). Everyone travelling on the Cable Car must register via email (please send through name of attendees, contact phone number and preferred time slot to info@wellingtoncablecar.co.nz).
Cost $10 per child including Cable Car trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult (Cable Car fare applies)
Announcement will be made on the event page once booking is full.
Event Specials: Cable Top Eatery is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for parents and kids who are attending the events. Decorated cup cakes are also available for kids!
Elves & Fairies Day
Enjoy a magical school holidays at the Cable Car with us this school holiday!
Fairy Trina is back from Fairyland, Join us for Elves and Fairies Day!
Come dressed in your favorite costume for oodles of magical storytelling, games, face painting and more!
See the magical fairy garden and make your own wish!
**Important Note**
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Only 30 places are available per session (two sessions: 11am-12:30pm or 1pm-2:30pm). Everyone travelling on the Cable Car must register via email (please send through name of attendees, contact phone number and preferred time slot to info@wellingtoncablecar.co.nz).
Cost $10 per child including Cable Car trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult (Cable Car fare applies)
Announcement will be made on the event page once booking is full.
Event Specials: Cable Top Eatery is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for parents and kids who are attending the events. Decorated cup cakes are also available for kids!
Princess Pamper Party
Expect to be blown away as you step into a world of princess pampering and entertainment!
This enchanting day will commence with our impressive guest list of Ariel, Moana, Batman, Spiderman, Anna, Olaf and the queen herself Elsa performing in a 45-minute musical extravaganza!
The captivating show will include story time, interactive games, fun dance tutorials and of course all your favourite Disney tunes sung by professionally trained Princesses.
But then the real fun begins! Princesses (and of course Princes) will begin a journey through a world of royal treatment, as the move through the FIVE glamourous pampering stations:
Be treated to a manicure and pedicure at Anna's Nail Parlour
At Ariel’s hair salon you get to choose all the colours of the rainbow to spray your hair, or even a fairy tale bun or princess twists with glitter spray
The ever-enchanting Moana will be applying lip gloss, eye shimmer and perfume to our special guests
Feeling tough? Take a seat and pick out your favourite tattoo for Batman to apply
Face painting with Elsa will transform you into all you've ever dreamed of!
· Tickets only $35! All Princess Pamper Party have sold out in short time, so get in quick to avoid disapointment
· Unfortunately our princesses only have so many hands, so numbers are limited.
· No boring back drops for our princess pics, grab some props and jump into our photo booth!
· A take home party favour for everyone!
· Book a princess to attend your wee one's party on the day and go in the draw to win it for free.
· Dress to impress, dust off those tiaras and pull out your best frock or costume.
· This event will be held in Wellington city, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Kapiti and Martinborough (ask us about other events or find them on Facebook).
· Boys aren’t convinced? Perhaps Batman and Spiderman can persuade them with some superhero tattoos, face painting. Also what boy doesn’t want blue and green hair?
This enchanting day will commence with our impressive guest list of Ariel, Moana, Batman, Spiderman, Anna, Olaf and the queen herself Elsa performing in a 45-minute musical extravaganza!
The captivating show will include story time, interactive games, fun dance tutorials and of course all your favourite Disney tunes sung by professionally trained Princesses.
But then the real fun begins! Princesses (and of course Princes) will begin a journey through a world of royal treatment, as the move through the FIVE glamourous pampering stations:
Be treated to a manicure and pedicure at Anna's Nail Parlour
At Ariel’s hair salon you get to choose all the colours of the rainbow to spray your hair, or even a fairy tale bun or princess twists with glitter spray
The ever-enchanting Moana will be applying lip gloss, eye shimmer and perfume to our special guests
Feeling tough? Take a seat and pick out your favourite tattoo for Batman to apply
Face painting with Elsa will transform you into all you've ever dreamed of!
· Tickets only $35! All Princess Pamper Party have sold out in short time, so get in quick to avoid disapointment
· Unfortunately our princesses only have so many hands, so numbers are limited.
· No boring back drops for our princess pics, grab some props and jump into our photo booth!
· A take home party favour for everyone!
· Book a princess to attend your wee one's party on the day and go in the draw to win it for free.
· Dress to impress, dust off those tiaras and pull out your best frock or costume.
· This event will be held in Wellington city, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Kapiti and Martinborough (ask us about other events or find them on Facebook).
· Boys aren’t convinced? Perhaps Batman and Spiderman can persuade them with some superhero tattoos, face painting. Also what boy doesn’t want blue and green hair?
Enchanted Tea Party
"Do you want to build a snowmaaaan?" ☃️
Join Elsa, Anna, Moana and Spiderman for an Enchanted Tea Party. Children will be provided with a light snack and drink while they hang out with their favourite princesses and characters singing songs and playing games.
Numbers are limited, please register for this event. Click here to register: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/enchanted-tea-party/wellington-region
This will be put on by the fantastic people at Enchanted Entertainment!
Join Elsa, Anna, Moana and Spiderman for an Enchanted Tea Party. Children will be provided with a light snack and drink while they hang out with their favourite princesses and characters singing songs and playing games.
Numbers are limited, please register for this event. Click here to register: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/enchanted-tea-party/wellington-region
This will be put on by the fantastic people at Enchanted Entertainment!
Emergency Services Expo
Saturday 6 October
The Emergency Services Expo is back by popular demand!
Cost: Free event
Where: Te Papa Level 2, forecourt, Amphitheatre, and Wellington waterfront
Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.
Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a car crash rescue demonstration, see the life flight rescue helicopter in action, and talk to the Police dog section about their work.
Watch from the Wellington waterfront as the Police Maritime unit and the Wellington coastguard demonstrate water rescues, and Tiaki tugboat puts on a spectacular water cannon display!
The whole family will enjoy this exhilarating display of public safety.
The Emergency Services Expo is back by popular demand!
Cost: Free event
Where: Te Papa Level 2, forecourt, Amphitheatre, and Wellington waterfront
Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.
Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a car crash rescue demonstration, see the life flight rescue helicopter in action, and talk to the Police dog section about their work.
Watch from the Wellington waterfront as the Police Maritime unit and the Wellington coastguard demonstrate water rescues, and Tiaki tugboat puts on a spectacular water cannon display!
The whole family will enjoy this exhilarating display of public safety.
Ninjago LEGO Fun @ North City Shopping Centre
It’s LEGO overload at North City these school holidays!Join us for our free LEGO Ninjago Play Zone, meet & greets with Lloyd and awesome prizes to be won with our colouring competitions and ‘Create Your Own Ninja’.
LEGO NINJAGO PLAY ZONE
Dates: 01-12 October
Times: 11am – 2pm daily
Where: Centre court area next to the stage
Our free LEGO Ninjago Play Zone has all kinds of fun things for kids to do including; free play LEGO, Ninjago Obstacle challenge and Nun Chuck practise!
Meet & Greet with LEGO Ninjago’s Lloyd
Session times: 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm (30mins sessions)
Lloyd will be at the LEGO NINJAGO Play Zone in centrecourt for 30mins at the times listed above. Come on by to say hi and have your photo taken with him!
Don’t forget to bring along a camera for your photo with Lloyd.
CREATE & WIN
Colouring competitions
Colour in one or both of the colouring pages to be into win a cool LEGO prize pack! We have three LEGO prizes to be given away for each colouring sheet. Collect your colouring competition entry from our Customer Service Desk from Friday 28 September.
Create Your Own Ninja
Be into win one of five $50 North City Gift Cards by creating your own Ninja! Tell us your cool Ninja name, Ninja Skills and draw your Ninja to be in the draw.
Collect your entry form from our Customer Service Desk from Friday 28 September.
Plus check out our Facebook page @NorthCity for more chances to win LEGO prizes!
LEGO NINJAGO PLAY ZONE
Dates: 01-12 October
Times: 11am – 2pm daily
Where: Centre court area next to the stage
Our free LEGO Ninjago Play Zone has all kinds of fun things for kids to do including; free play LEGO, Ninjago Obstacle challenge and Nun Chuck practise!
Meet & Greet with LEGO Ninjago’s Lloyd
Session times: 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm (30mins sessions)
Lloyd will be at the LEGO NINJAGO Play Zone in centrecourt for 30mins at the times listed above. Come on by to say hi and have your photo taken with him!
Don’t forget to bring along a camera for your photo with Lloyd.
CREATE & WIN
Colouring competitions
Colour in one or both of the colouring pages to be into win a cool LEGO prize pack! We have three LEGO prizes to be given away for each colouring sheet. Collect your colouring competition entry from our Customer Service Desk from Friday 28 September.
Create Your Own Ninja
Be into win one of five $50 North City Gift Cards by creating your own Ninja! Tell us your cool Ninja name, Ninja Skills and draw your Ninja to be in the draw.
Collect your entry form from our Customer Service Desk from Friday 28 September.
Plus check out our Facebook page @NorthCity for more chances to win LEGO prizes!
My Little Pony & Hot Wheels @ Queensgate Shopping Centre
Come along to Queensgate Shopping Centre, Centre Court during the School Holidays from 11am - 2pm for FREE fun for the kids!
We have My Little Pony in Centre in the first week, with colouring in, seed planting and a range of themed games. Hot Wheels is the theme for the second week with colouring in, track building and car racing. The activities will be a lot of fun so make sure you come and get involved!
Make sure you’re kept up to date with future events by signing up to the Little Royals Kids Club. Visit our website or the customer services desk to sign up.
We have My Little Pony in Centre in the first week, with colouring in, seed planting and a range of themed games. Hot Wheels is the theme for the second week with colouring in, track building and car racing. The activities will be a lot of fun so make sure you come and get involved!
Make sure you’re kept up to date with future events by signing up to the Little Royals Kids Club. Visit our website or the customer services desk to sign up.
School Holidays @ Coastlands Shoppingtown
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School Holiday Fun @ Johnsonville Shopping Centre
Kidzstuff Theatre Presents 'Defrosted'
Sat 30 Sept - Sat 14 Oct
From the company who brought you The Little Duckling, KidzStuff Theatre presents - Defrosted!
Lea is super excited! She has managed to bring her idol, ‘The Snow Queen’ to Wellington for the winter festival. However, disaster strikes when ‘The Snow Queen’ loses her powers and a local reporter catches the moment on camera! Lea needs to protect her Idol and embarks on a mighty adventure. Along the way, she bumps into The Little Mermaid studying the New Zealand oceans, Beauty who is now curing beasts as a veterinarian and Maui tiki-tiki-a-Taranga.
Full of catchy beats, soulful singing and plenty of audience interaction, Defrosted is just what you need to spring into spring these school holidays.
Please come and join Lea on her quest to save her ‘Snow Queen’ and discover things are not always as they seem.
Performance times: Monday - Saturday 10 am & 11:30 am, 10 am shows only on Saturdays, no shows Sundays!
Door sales are available.
Contact us on 027 567 5664
From the company who brought you The Little Duckling, KidzStuff Theatre presents - Defrosted!
Lea is super excited! She has managed to bring her idol, ‘The Snow Queen’ to Wellington for the winter festival. However, disaster strikes when ‘The Snow Queen’ loses her powers and a local reporter catches the moment on camera! Lea needs to protect her Idol and embarks on a mighty adventure. Along the way, she bumps into The Little Mermaid studying the New Zealand oceans, Beauty who is now curing beasts as a veterinarian and Maui tiki-tiki-a-Taranga.
Full of catchy beats, soulful singing and plenty of audience interaction, Defrosted is just what you need to spring into spring these school holidays.
Please come and join Lea on her quest to save her ‘Snow Queen’ and discover things are not always as they seem.
Performance times: Monday - Saturday 10 am & 11:30 am, 10 am shows only on Saturdays, no shows Sundays!
Door sales are available.
Contact us on 027 567 5664
The Pantoloons Present 'Aladdin' @ Bats Theatre
Mayhem in China as the wicked Abanazar searches for the magic lamp with its great and powerful genie!
But first, he needs help from the hapless Aladdin. Meet the hilarious Widow Twankey, the ditzy Wishy Washy, beautiful Princess Maya, magical, mystical genies and of course, there is the evil Abanazar with a whole lot of Egyptian attitude! Will Abanazar find the lamp and be all powerful, or will Aladdin spoil his magical plans? Join the chaos and hilarity as we all embark on a fun fairytale ride.
Children aged 2 and under are free.
Buy tickets NOW
Wild Trail Challenge @ Staglands
The Great NZ Reading Road Trip @ Porirua's Libraries
October 3, 10.30AM, City Centre Library
Dress up as your favourite book character and join us for our Wacky Wednesday story time.
October 5, 10.30AM, City Centre Library
Join Chris Lam Sam for a hilarious reading of his 2018 Storylines Notable Book Award-winner - Inspector Brunswick and the Case of the Missing Eyebrow- followed by a comical interactive illustration workshop.
October 9 and 11, 10.30AM, City Centre Library
Classic New Zealand book story times and crafts.
Anytime during opening hours at Cannons Creek Library
Reading Road Trip activity
Anytime during opening hours at Whitby Library
Kiwi crafts at Whitby Library
Email bee.trudgeon@poriruacity.govt.nz or phone 2371533 for more details or to advise of large groups.
Dress up as your favourite book character and join us for our Wacky Wednesday story time.
October 5, 10.30AM, City Centre Library
Join Chris Lam Sam for a hilarious reading of his 2018 Storylines Notable Book Award-winner - Inspector Brunswick and the Case of the Missing Eyebrow- followed by a comical interactive illustration workshop.
October 9 and 11, 10.30AM, City Centre Library
Classic New Zealand book story times and crafts.
Anytime during opening hours at Cannons Creek Library
Reading Road Trip activity
Anytime during opening hours at Whitby Library
Kiwi crafts at Whitby Library
Email bee.trudgeon@poriruacity.govt.nz or phone 2371533 for more details or to advise of large groups.
Activities @ Animates
Animates Nationwide
Free School Holiday Activities
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays?
Animates is running four FREE activity sessions on Thursday 4 & 11 of October, session one commencing at 11am and session two at 2pm.
Animates has proudly partnered with Kids Safe with Dogs Charitable Trust to educate children how to safely interact with dogs.
No bookings are required! Just make sure you get in early as parking is limited.
Session Times
Free School Holiday Activities
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays?
Animates is running four FREE activity sessions on Thursday 4 & 11 of October, session one commencing at 11am and session two at 2pm.
Animates has proudly partnered with Kids Safe with Dogs Charitable Trust to educate children how to safely interact with dogs.
No bookings are required! Just make sure you get in early as parking is limited.
Session Times
- Thursday 4 October, 11AM
- Thursday 4 October, 2PM
- Thursday 11 October, 11AM
- Thursday 11 October, 2PM
School Holidays @ Porirua Police Museum
- AOS Armed Offender Squad
- Tues 9 October, 11:00 – 11:45am
Thurs 11 October, 11:00 – 11:45am
All ages
Free, no booking required
This is an amazing opportunity to find out more about how the AOS support frontline Police with pre-planned search warrants and assist with emergency call-outs to armed incidents. Find out more about the vital role of the AOS, check out the equipment and ask questions.
(Please note: our invited AOS member is operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend)
Tues 2, Tues 9 and Thurs 11 October, 1.30 - 2.30pm
7 - 15 years
$5 per child
Create a footprint cast and record a shoe impression using forensic techniques like a Scene of Crime Officer. All junior recruits take home their own cast and impression.
Police dog Section
Wed 10 October, 11.00 - 11.45pm
Fri 12 October 11.00 - 11.45pm
All ages
Free, no booking required
Find out more about the integral roles that working dogs and their handlers play on the front line protecting our community. Meet the dogs and their handlers with an opportunity to ask the handlers questions and see the dogs in action.
(Please note: all of our invited dog section teams are operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend)
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Fingerprint Evidence
Thurs 4 and Wed 10 October 1.30 - 2.30pm
7 - 12 years
$5 per child
Bookings required
Learn to dust, develop and lift fingerprints. All junior recruits take home their own fingerprint evidence.
Junior Detective Trail
Everyday, 10am - 5pm (except Christmas Day)
4 years +
FREE
Our brand new soon to be released Junior Detective Trail is jam packed full of activities that will keep children of all ages entertained. The October JDT asks you to find native birds, decipher signs and follow the trails of evidence. Have fun and see if you've got what it takes to earn your detective stamp.
For more information see their website here.
Preschool Programme @ Te Rauparaha Arena
Bigair Gymsports Holiday Programme
Bigair Gymsports™ runs a fun active programme during the school holidays for children aged 5 to 12 years. All sessions are run by experienced and qualified coaches with First Aid Certification.
Activities include tag games, relays, dancing and moving to music, indoor netball, indoor soccer, dodge ball, 12 metre trampoline, big trampoline, parachute games, treasure hunts, circuits, fun gymnastics (vault, bar, beam, floor), cheerleading and displays.
Children are encouraged to participate in all activities but are welcome to play with their friend and have free play as they want to.
PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT MAKE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BOOKINGS ONLINE
BOOKINGS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE ON 04 232 3508 OR OFFICE@BIGAIRGYM.CO.NZ
Morning (8.30am to 1.00pm) - $20.00 per session
Afternoon (1.00pm to 5.30pm)- $20.00 per session
Full day (8.30am to 5.30pm)- $40.00
All holiday programme sessions must be paid for at the time of booking - the holiday programme is very popular and places are limited.
Late pick-up charges will be charged - $10 for every 15 minutes.
Activities include tag games, relays, dancing and moving to music, indoor netball, indoor soccer, dodge ball, 12 metre trampoline, big trampoline, parachute games, treasure hunts, circuits, fun gymnastics (vault, bar, beam, floor), cheerleading and displays.
Children are encouraged to participate in all activities but are welcome to play with their friend and have free play as they want to.
PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT MAKE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BOOKINGS ONLINE
BOOKINGS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE ON 04 232 3508 OR OFFICE@BIGAIRGYM.CO.NZ
Morning (8.30am to 1.00pm) - $20.00 per session
Afternoon (1.00pm to 5.30pm)- $20.00 per session
Full day (8.30am to 5.30pm)- $40.00
All holiday programme sessions must be paid for at the time of booking - the holiday programme is very popular and places are limited.
Late pick-up charges will be charged - $10 for every 15 minutes.
Kelly Sports Holiday Programme @ Ngatitoa Domain
Ages 5-11 years
Welcome to Kelly Sports holiday programme. This sports based holiday programme will give your children the opportunity to try different sports, learn new skills, build their self-confidence, and most importantly have a huge amount of fun!!!
COSTS:
Available Sessions:
Welcome to Kelly Sports holiday programme. This sports based holiday programme will give your children the opportunity to try different sports, learn new skills, build their self-confidence, and most importantly have a huge amount of fun!!!
- Morning Sessions involve us coaching the skills required for that particular sport. Each age group will work on a different court. All abilities catered for.
- Who can attend: Primary and Intermediate aged Children. Boys and Girls from 5-13 years old.
- What do you need to Bring: Sports Shoes, Spare Casual Clothes, Water Bottle, Jacket or Sweat shirt, Sun Block and Hat, food as below....
- Programme Activities: Programme activities are adapted to suit children of all ages and children will be grouped by age, depending on numbers. Programme activities may vary without notice dependent on weather conditions and programme numbers.
- WINZ/OSCAR Subsidy: Parents/caregivers that meet certain criteria will be able to access a WINZ subsidy to help cover the cost of our programme. For more information please go to http://www.workandincome.govt.nz or directly on 0800-559-009.
COSTS:
Available Sessions:
- HP - Full Day (7:45am to 5:45pm)
- HP - Morning Half Day (9:00am to 12:30pm)
- HP - School Day (9:00am to 3:00pm)
- HP - Afternoon Half Day (1:00pm to 4:00pm)
Wellington Zoo School Holiday Programme for 5-10 year olds
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 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 s 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 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, 100m up Manchester Street from the Zoo’s main entrance (first driveway on the right).
Cost: $65 per child per day
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
Select the Holiday Programme you're interested on the website to read a little more about it!
Every school holidays we run a 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 s 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 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, 100m up Manchester Street from the Zoo’s main entrance (first driveway on the right).
Cost: $65 per child per day
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
Select the Holiday Programme you're interested on the website to read a little more about it!
Zealandia Holiday Programme
The ZEALANDIA holiday programme offers a nature-filled outdoor experience for primary and intermediate children aged 5-12 years. Each day has a different theme with the chance to learn about our wonderful native flora and fauna.
Spaces are limited so be sure to book.
Full Day: $55
Half Day: $30
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at education@visitzealandia.com.
BOOK ONLINE HERE
Spaces are limited so be sure to book.
Full Day: $55
Half Day: $30
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at education@visitzealandia.com.
BOOK ONLINE HERE
Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Website and Facebook Page
We'll be open every Sunday from 10am to 3pm until 16 December2018. The Centre will re-open on Sunday 20 January 2019.
Our Sunday Open Day is a great opportunity for everyone to have a look at what's happening in the Aquarium and share a special experience with family and friends. Click here to see what's new in the Aquarium.
Open Day Timetable:
10.45 Octopus feeding.
This is always a popular event and is accompanied by an informative talk about local Octopuses.
2.45 Fish of the Day release.
Periodically, one of our short term residents goes back to the ocean in the Marine Reserve. Heart warming stuff!
Entry:
Child: $2
Adult: $5
We'll be open every Sunday from 10am to 3pm until 16 December2018. The Centre will re-open on Sunday 20 January 2019.
Our Sunday Open Day is a great opportunity for everyone to have a look at what's happening in the Aquarium and share a special experience with family and friends. Click here to see what's new in the Aquarium.
Open Day Timetable:
10.45 Octopus feeding.
This is always a popular event and is accompanied by an informative talk about local Octopuses.
2.45 Fish of the Day release.
Periodically, one of our short term residents goes back to the ocean in the Marine Reserve. Heart warming stuff!
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!
