From ideas for winter fun and recipes to warm your tummy to tips for keeping your home cosy and ways to stay healthy this winter, our Winter Warmers hub has it all.
Family fun ideas
Find out why kids rate Dunedin!
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.
School’s out, climbing is in!
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, 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
Keep the kids active this school holidays at Snowplanet
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!
Explore the skies at Stardome
Immerse yourself in endless wonder at Te Whatu Stardome these school holidays as they invite you to explore the Matariki star cluster. With the opportunity to wander the skies, learn about the importance of Matariki in Aotearoa and te ao Māori, whether you are a frequent star traveller or experiencing Matariki for the first time, let Stardome be your guide along the way. With so many different shows to choose from, there’s plenty of fun and learning to be done at Te Whatu Stardome.
Top winter tips
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Health & Wellness
Whether you’re trying to stave off a cold or you’re looking to boost your child’s immunity, we’ve curated some of our most popular winter health resources to help keep your health up this cold season.
Comfort food
Having a few go-to recipes with a little extra boost is a great way to warm the whole family up from the inside out. Check out some of our favourite winter warmer ideas and use our meal planners to help organise your week.
Warmer homes
There’s nothing better than snuggling up at home on a cold day. Check out some of these ideas to help you keep your home warm and healthy this winter.
