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School Holidays at Skill Samurai

Discover a world where learning and fun intersect! Skill Samurai offers a unique blend of educational experiences designed to empower and inspire kids aged 6-16. Our programs are crafted to ignite young minds and equip them with the skills they need for a bright future. Keep the learning alive even during the holidays with our fun-filled programs and camps that make every school break an adventure in education.

360 Battleground Auckland – Thrillzone Takapuna

Welcome to Takapuna's ONLY 360° Battleground, choose from: TACTICAL Laser Tag and Heroblast. Forget everything you knew about wired headbands, vests, plastic guns and sci-fi sounds. Our state-of-the-art transports you right in the action!  Our Tippmann guns are also used in the army for military training and give you the real feel! Our lightweight Heroblast gloves are the perfect weapon of choice for youngsters, so even the smallest family member can join the thrill! Bazooka Ball is an awesome variation of Paintless Paintball suitable for all ages! This exciting new combat game gives you all the entertainment of paintball but in a completely different way! Using specially made foam balls, fired from a uniquely designed barrel of a paintball gun. Bazooka Ball is the perfect game for excitement and action-packed fun! Try it now at New Zealand’s only Bazooka Ball arena, exclusively at Thrillzone! Our Paintless Paintball is the newest way to play paintball without any of the mess – but still packs that paintball punch when you’re hit. Immerse yourself within one of our several game scenarios and experience the thrill and excitement of strategic tactical combat as you fire at your foes at 200km/h with unlimited ammo! This unique all-weather activity is packed with adrenaline and sure to get your heart pumping! We provide a safe playing environment by filling our field with inflatable barriers, having all games closely refereed and providing head and body armour.

Escape Rooms Takapuna – Escape Quest

Can you Escape the Room in time? Play our physical Escape Rooms or our virtual reality Escape Rooms! In our physical Escape Rooms you and your teammates will step into New Zealand’s 1860/70s gold rush, crack the codes, solve the puzzles and try to Escape in 60 minutes! Based on real crimes, places and people, play local history!

The Village Square School Holiday Programme

We offer an amazing line-up of activities every school holidays in Balmoral, Epsom and Parnell! Choose from two exciting activities each day: Club House activities which are held on-site, or Adventure Seekers trips around the Auckland area. Our hours and days are flexible to suits the needs of busy parents. Drop your children off as early as 7.30am and pick up as late as 6pm for no extra charge, and book for as many or as few days as you need!

NumberWorks’nWords

NumberWorks’nWords specialist English and maths tuition brings out the best in students. Boost your child’s school results - and their confidence - with tutoring tailored to match their individual needs. All learning programmes are relevant to what they learn in class.

Orana Wildlife Park

Enjoy scheduled daily animal presentations at Aotearoa’s only open range zoo. Hand feed majestic giraffe, meet mighty rhino up close, see NZ’s only gorillas, observe kiwi, encounter mischievous kea and travel through the Lion Reserve (costs/conditions apply). Explore the park independently, join a guided walkabout or hop aboard the Safari Shuttle. Don't miss the adventure playground including a 50m flying fox. Orana is a registered charity and is involved in key conservation programmes.

Space Place

Space Place has different planetarium shows throughout the day. You can also explore the exhibition with a purpose-built space station Maori lore video and a gallery of amazing New Zealander’s who have influenced space science. Encourage your family to be adventurers - step out of our planet to explore the Universe and beyond.

Auckland Museum Holiday Programs

Every school holidays, Auckland Museum welcomes children and their families with a series of events designed to encourage children to confidently develop an understanding of the world around them by exploring cultures, the arts, science and the environment. October 2022 - Glorious Greeks!