School Holidays Guide - Autumn 2025 | New Zealand

New Zealand's best guide to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays including activities, events and idea's to keep the kids active and busy.

Art Galleries and Museums are excellent on so many levels: entry is free, they keep everyone interested for hours, and they are close by. You'll be surprised how much kids love them.

Saturday 12th April 2025 - Sunday 27th April 2025

Check back regularly as new events are added daily including children's activities and care programs, festivals, exhibitions, shows and attractions.

2025

Term 1
Starts between Monday 27 January ends Friday 11 April 2025
School holidays: Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April 2025

Term 2
Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June 2025
School holidays: Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July 2025

Term 3
Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September 2025
School holidays: Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October 2025

Term 4
Monday 6 October to Friday 19 December 2025
School holidays: Saturday 20 December 2025 and run for 5 or 6 weeks

School Holiday Activities

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Date/s: Saturday 12th April 2025 - Sunday 27th April 2025

Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Free Admission Open Daily 10am to 5pm There's a powerful sense of history at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, an event space and dinner venue that adds equal amounts grande.. Show More..

Auckland Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's first Museums. The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people. The Museum is a war memo.. Show More..

Classic Flyers Aviation Museum & Cafe

A group of passionate individuals got together to achieve this dream of creating Classic Flyers to protect the rich and precious history of New Zealand aviation. Come and see cl.. Show More..

Museum of New Zealand | Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum. Te Papa is a landmark building in the heart of Wellington. It's an engineering feat, rich with symbolism, and accessible t.. Show More..

Museum of Transport and Technology: Open Hours

MOTAT opened in 1964 and since then has been explored and enjoyed by millions of visitors. MOTAT holds over 300,000 items in our collection showcasing the innovation, technology.. Show More..

New Zealand Maritime Museum - Open & Tickets

The Museum is open every day except Christmas day from 10am - 5pm (final entry 4pm) Auckland Visitors Museum Entry Adults $ 24 Seniors/Students $19 Children (5 - 14 years) .. Show More..

SEA LIFE Aquarium Auckland | Open Hours & Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is an all weather indoor attraction - visit us rain, hail or shine! SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is a New Zealand icon and one of the top things to do in Au.. Show More..

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