PARK HOURS
off-peak Operating Hours
Rainbow’s End operates on seasonal hours during the school term, focusing on our most popular days to deliver the best possible experience in park.
School Term (7 sept - 29 Nov)
- Monday & Friday: 10am to 4pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: Closed
Rainbow's End opens 7 days from Monday 30 November 2026.
We’re also open additional days during school holidays, public holidays, and special events — so there are plenty of opportunities to visit throughout the year.
👉 Check our Park Hours calendar below for specific dates and sessions.
BOOK AHEAD
Holidays and weekends are busy and often sell out in advance, leaving no availability for gate sales. Book early and online to secure entry.
ARRIVE EARLY
Gates open for entry processing at least 15 minutes before session start. Arrive early to make the most of your visit!
2026 Hours
| Month | Days Open Per Week | Day Session | Night Session |
| Sep 2026 | Sep 4-25 Sep 26-30 School Holidays | 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends School Holidays open daily | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Friday 25 & Saturday 26 Twilight Rides 5pm-9pm Tuesday 29 |
| Oct 2026 | Oct 1-11 Oct 12-31 | School Holidays open daily 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Friday 2 & 9 Saturdays - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Twilight Rides 5pm-9pm Thursday 1 & 8 Tuesday 6 Friday 30 (Halloween Eve) |
| Nov 2026 | Nov 1-30 | 10am - 4pm Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm Weekends | No public night sessions |
| Dec 2026 | Open 7 Days Dec 1 - 18 Dec 19-31 School Holidays | 10am-4pm Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat - Sun School Holidays open daily Xmas Eve 10am-4pm Xmas Day CLOSED New Years Eve 10am-4pm | Xmas Night Rides 6pm-11pm Thu 17, Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20, Mon 21 |
| Jan 2027 | Jan 1 | New Years Day CLOSED School Holidays open daily 10am-5pm | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Friday 8 & 15 Saturday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Feb 2027 | Feb 1 Feb 5 - 28 | Auckland Anniversary - 10-5 10am-4pm Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat - Sun | Night Rides 6pm-11pm Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 |
