School holidays

We offer school holiday programmes and activities at our sport and recreation centres, botanic gardens and pools.

How to book

We're using a booking system called 'EnrolMy' so you will be able to see what's on, book multiple days at once and pay straight away. Once you select 'book now' for your chosen recreation centre, you will be taken to the EnrolMy site where you can make your booking. Please note that EnrolMy uses a secure payment system and that your invoice will have 'EnrolMy' on it.

To find out more about how our holiday programmes work, make sure you read the terms and conditions. You'll find out everything you need to know about what to do if you are going to be late or have to miss a session, before and after care arrangements, and health and safety.

Holiday programme terms and conditions


Ākau Tangi Sports Centre

  • Fun and Run: A day of recreation, inflatables, and scooter, ideal for kids aged 5 to 12.
  • Sporting Skills: A full day 3-sports programme, ideal for kids aged 7 to 13.
  • Breakout: A more mature programme with youth based activities, ideal for ages 11 to 14.
  • Gym Jam: A casual drop in programme with an inflatable and soft equipment, ideal for ages 1 to 5. Note: Gym Jam runs 9:30am - 11:30am every day during school holidays except for Saturdays.

Ākau Tangi Sports Centre holiday programme – October 2024 (201KB PDF)

Book online for Ākau Tangi Sports Centre:

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School Holiday lunches are available to order from Oat Café. Order forms will also be available on site. Forms must be dropped off and payment made at Oat Café each morning.

Oat Café school holiday programme lunch order form (112KB PDF)


Karori Recreation Centre

There's arts, crafts, recreation and down-time at Karori, ideal for kids aged 5 to 12.

Karori Recreation Centre holiday programme – October 2024 (110KB PDF)

Book online for Karori Recreation Centre:

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Kilbirnie Recreation Centre

Half day programme designed for children to grow confidence on wheels and in sports. Ideal for kids aged 7 to 13.

Kilbirnie Recreation Centre holiday programme – October 2024 (111KB PDF)

Book online for Kilbirnie Recreation Centre:

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Nairnville Recreation Centre

Full-day and after-care programmes with fun activities, including trips. Ideal for kids aged 5 to12.

Nairnville Recreation Centre holiday programme – October 2024 (116KB PDF)

Book online for Nairnville Recreation Centre:

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Tawa Recreation Centre

A bilingual English and Te Reo Māori holiday programme where Te Reo and te ao Māori concepts are incorporated into trip days, activities and more. Ideal for Tamariki aged 5-12.

This programme offers a full day of planned activities including aftercare.

Tawa Recreation Centre holiday programme – October 2024 (132KB PDF)

Book online for Tawa Recreation Centre:

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Other holiday activities

Botanic Garden and Ōtari-Wilton's Bush
Enjoy the outdoors and explore at the Botanic Gardens or Ōtari-Wilton's Bush. For more information, visit Wellington Gardens

Capital E
The school holiday programme at Capital E features a variety of engaging, creative workshops for Wellington children. For more information, visit capitale.org.nz

Libraries
Pop in to the library and have fun at their free holiday programmes for a range of ages. Wellington Libraries – school holidays

Wellington Cable Car
Experience the historic journey through the futuristic tunnel lights and up to the viewing platform on the Wellington Cable Car. For tickets and more information, visit Wellington Cable Car website.

Wellington Museum
The free-entry museum is open every day of the school holidays 10am–5pm. Explore four floors of local taonga and discover the stories of the city. Learn more on the Wellington Museum Facebook page.

Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC)
Follow WRAC Facebook page to find out about holiday activities at the pool.

Wellington Zoo
Let the specially trained Zoo staff look after your little monkeys these school holidays, with programmes inspired by animals, conservation, and fun! Wellington Zoo – school holidays