Beat boredom over the break with these school holiday activities.
AUCKLAND
Kelly Tarlton’s SEALIFE Aquarium
Kelly Tarlton’s has a LEGO City Deep Sea Experience where visitors can take part in activities to become a Deep Sea Explorer.
Gallipoli in Minecraft at Auckland Museum
Explore the Gallipoli campaign in an exhibition featuring the interactive world of Minecraft and incredible objects from the Museum’s collections.
Become a Digital Maker with Auckland Libraries
Libraries are giving you a chance to become a digital maker over this school holidays – find out about the latest apps, gadgets, websites, and other tools to explore the digital world.
WELLINGTON
See the magical Dowse Square makeover this spring with the opening of the Dowse Square Ice Rink in Lower Hutt.
Unleash your inner explorer at the Botanic Garden. Great botanists on Captain Cook’s ships were not just plant enthusiasts – they were explorers, travellers, and adventurers too.
Immerse yourself inside a world of imagination at Capital E these holidays with plenty on offer for all ages, from puppet workshops, to the launch of a new Virtual Reality programme in MediaLab.
CHRISTCHURCH
Make a clay lantern. Manipulate clay and cut out shapes for the light to shine through. Then decorate it with cool textures and patterns, before joining it all together to make a standing lantern and base.
Learn fascinating stories about the stars and planets in the Science Alive! Stardome. For students interested in robotics, computer science and engineering, try the exciting and challenging programmes at Science Alive!.
Part treasure hunt, part orienteering – this is a fun family walk with a difference. Pick up your map from the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and scout out hidden delights. Collect a stamp at each point and return your map for a prize!
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