Get ready for a baa-rilliant family adventure with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, a delightfully spooky and silly new movie perfect for a family cinema outing.

Keep the fun going beyond the big screen with our free Shaun the Sheep activity sheets, plus plenty more ideas to keep kids entertained.

Buckle up for the ultimate family fun day out at the Sky Tower these school holidays. Take your pick from the $99 family pass or the $159 Sky Tower x EVENT cinema combo. With breathtaking views stretching across Auckland below, let the little ones explore the 3 observation decks, activity booklet in hand, taking in the sights of different Auckland landmarks from 186m above the street.

Visit from 26 September – 11 October 2026.

Gather the family, put on your warmest gear, and head to Snowplanet to discover a taste of the world’s largest desert with the new Antarctic Adventure experience! Snowplanet’s Winter Wonderland has been transformed into a brand-new, exciting adventure that awaits you in Auckland, bringing the icy continent to New Zealand.

Enjoy a trip to Snowplanet’s very own expedition camp with many Antarctic treasures to discover. Visitors can also break up their exploration journey with some tubing and tobogganing as part of their entry.

So leave the suitcases, passports and worries of long-haul travel at home; Antarctica is closer than you think!

Enjoy spectacular wildlife in their natural element with Clearwater Wildlife Tours. As part of a private conservation reserve, this space offers optimal viewing of rare species. See rare yellow-eyed penguins, New Zealand sea lion colonies, and royal albatross, along with spectacular coastal landscapes, with expert guides for a fun day out.

Create unforgettable family memories with Hukafalls Jet this school holidays.

Experience an action-packed half-hour jet boat journey along the Waikato River, complete with 360° spins, stunning scenery and a front-row seat to the mighty Huka Falls.

Packed with thrills, fun and excitement, it’s the perfect school holiday activity for families visiting Taupō. Even better, with the Hukafalls Jet Family Pass one child rides free.

Opening 26 September, All Aboard will take you on a journey from the waterways of the Waitematā to the underground rail networks being built beneath the city today.

You’ll also be able to discover the science of friction with hands-on fun! Build ramps to race cars and marbles, spin tops across different surfaces, design aircraft prototypes in the Glide Zone and test your knot-making skills with rope and yarn.

Included with General Admission.

Set off on a Kiribati island adventure at the Maritime Museum these school holidays as part of Our Ocean of Islands, a new exhibition celebrating 24 island nations across Moana Oceania.

Discover the mighty bakoa (shark), a powerful guardian of Kiribati. Spot shark-tooth patterns woven into mats and clothing, then create your own woven artwork using colourful fibres, fabric and paper. Pick up an activity booklet and become an Island Explorer as you hunt for Kiribati stories, language, dance and voyaging tales, and discover real shark-tooth swords on display!

• Weekdays 28 Sep–9 Oct | 10 am–2.30 pm
• $5 per child

From the weekday school run to spontaneous weekend escapes, the Subaru Forester is designed to make family life easier.

With award-winning safety, confidence-inspiring Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and room for everything your family brings along, it’s the SUV that’s ready for wherever life takes you next.

The Dunedin Ice Stadium offers a space for all sorts of icy fun. Enjoy a day out with choices of ice skating, hockey, and even curling. With so many activities available and a timetable of special events (like a Friday Night Disco!), the Ice Stadium is the place for your ice-related activities.

These holidays, Stardome has daytime planetarium shows from just $12.50 per person (or free for annual pass holders), daily rocket launching (weather-dependent – check website) at 11 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm, and daily activations and craft activities in the classroom.

Plus the Watercare Wonder Wai Discovery Truck will be onsite from Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 October from 9.30 am–5.00 pm, activated by the Wonder Wai team.

Whether you’re exploring the stars for the first time, escaping the winter weather, or looking for something the whole whānau can enjoy, there’s something for everyone these holidays at Te Whatu Stardome.

Looking for a family holiday destination that ticks all the boxes? Dunedin is packed with kid-approved adventures, from incredible wildlife encounters and hands-on museums to indoor and outdoor family fun. Discover why this underrated southern gem deserves a spot on your family’s travel list.

Explore the lives of Dunedin’s early settlers and walk amongst history. Toitū offers a collection of stories and treasures that preserve the history of some of Dunedin’s earliest residents. Step back in time with a visit to Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.

Join a Northern Rocks school holiday program to keep the kids active, engaged, having fun, and learning new skills. Full-day programs are led by experienced coaches and offer fun climbing games, body movement and literacy, the essential skills of bouldering, yoga, team-building activities and of course, loads of fun!

$99 non-members/guests
$89 with Northern Rocks membership
Flexible drop off/pick up times on request

For our younger climbers, a new holiday programme for 5-7 year olds is in store! These half-day programmes are running Wednesday-Friday both weeks of the school holidays from 9 am – 12:30 pm. Full-day programmes remain available for 8 years and over.

Give your kids a holiday full of skill, confidence, and fun on real snow!

Snowplanet’s School Holiday Program is open to ski children ages 5 and over and snowboarding for children ages 7 and over and runs Monday to Friday, with sessions designed for kids to learn in a progression-based program. From their first turn to improving technique, every child develops their skiing or snowboarding skills step by step.

They’ll be learning alongside other kids, building friendships, having fun, and gaining confidence on the snow, all with expert instructors and included gear hire.

Spaces are limited, so book now and give your kids a holiday where they grow, learn, and thrive on snow!

Step back in time and visit the Victorian era at the beautiful Larnach Castle and Gardens.  Explore the interior of this Gothic-inspired castle, take a stroll in the gardens and enjoy a delicious high tea for a grand day out.