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As school holidays approach, North Auckland offers a plethora of activities for family fun and school holiday programmes with over 60 things to do on both our Linku2 School Holidays North Shore and Hibiscus Coast pages you don't need to wander far!
There's school holiday programmes including fun for drama lovers with Artz on Show - The Wizard of Oz workshop on 22-26 April. Or if it's family fun you're after you will love glow-in-the-dark minigolf with Gloputt Minigolf - challenge the family in a glow-in-the-dark setting including glow in the dark buildings, foliage, pathways and fairways illuminated with glowing technicolor and of course glowing golf balls!
Another great place to visit for family fun is the incredible Winter Wonderland at Snowplanet. And keeping with the "cool" theme, if the kids want the kids to learn a great new skill, or brush up on their skills before the winter holidays then they'll love a ski or snowboard holiday programme again with Snowplanet. With morning and afternoon options available check out details!!
Or if you have a Lego lover in your household they will simply love a workshop or two this April with a Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO® STEAM Holiday Programme which are a FUN and EDUCATIONAL way for children aged 5 to 12 to spend their school holidays! Your children gain key developmental benefits to help them cultivate their dreams and become the innovators of tomorrow! Dreams and Discovery are the themes for April and you can find workshops in Albany and also across lots more Auckland locations!!
For those who love our heritage the Silverdale Pioneer Village are open every Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm throughout the holidays with great tales of early Silverdale life and history.
Why not then head on down to enjoy the great outdoors you can't go past the great cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping, great cycle and walking tracks and of course the beautiful stretch of golden sands for sun, sea and surf along Orewa beach.
Or if it's family fun outings or more great holiday programme providers you're after you will love all sorts of fun family activities right on your doorstep! Check lots out on our Linku2 School Holidays North Shore and Hibiscus Coast pages.
Take your kids to the beautiful beaches for a day in the sun, if the weather is good why not challenge your family to visit all the different beaches in North Auckland! Check these out at our North Shore beaches page and our Hibiscus Coast beaches page - which is your favourite?
Perhaps your kids love to explore the great outdoors and cycle and walking tracks? Spring is a great time to enjoy lots of great Hibiscus Coast walks and cycleways or on our North Shore walks and cycleways page you can link to plenty of options right across Auckland.
If you're kids love reading, check out the libraries in all the main centres - you'll find one near you on our North Shore libraries page or our Hibiscus Coast libraries page - check out recommended reads and more and each library will also have great holiday activities for the kids.
Pack a picnic and head to one of the many parks and playgrounds across both the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast, and there are lots, for a fun-filled family day. Check out what and where you can find these at North Shore Parks and Playgrounds and Hibiscus Coast Parks and Playgrounds.
If you're lucky enough to be heading away these holidays check out and follow our Linku2 Tiktok feed for some great ideas on places to visit around beautiful Aotearoa!
If your kids are food lovers, indulge in a delicious smoothie, ice cream, or sticky dessert at one of the many cafes and restaurants, and let your kids enjoy spending their pocket money at the malls and quaint local shopping centres. There are a number of larger malls including Westfield Albany, Glenfield Mall, Shore City in Takapuna, Milford Centre. Check out the options with Google.
If you'd rather visit the charm of a North Shore town centre there are lots scattered across the region with some of the main ones being -
But why not take a trip to some of the smaller town centres too as each have lovely treasures to be found and many with beautiful architecture.
But you may not always want to race around the shops or have the money for the kids to indulge, in which case, for those who just want a quick getaway from home when the kids are bored, or don't want to, or haven't got the funds to spend, you can have just as much fun just spending time together.
July school holidays are on the way so are you ready! Check out lots of great school holiday programmes and activities you can do with your kids for holiday fun!
If you're in Hamilton for these school holidays and want the kids to have a fun day or two out there are lots of options for you to choose from. For those who love to get out into the great outdoors there are lots of walks and parks to discover or if you are looking for either school holiday programmes or family things to do you'll find a great selection on our Hamilton school holidays page.
If you are keen to head further afield we also have lots of great activities and programmes in all other regions around Waikato which you can check out at -
Holidays are on the way! Check out a guide to lots of great activities you can do with your kids for holiday fun across Waikato!
For those looking for holiday programmes for the kids in Hamilton if you have theatre lovers then check out Artz On Show "Annie" or if you have kids who love a great variety of great things to do and different outings then there are so many to enjoy with sKids Hamilton East. Both of these make sure you book early!
Otherwise check out our Linku2 School Holiday Hamilton page with lots of other options from Hamilton Gardens, and the fun Minature Trains at Minogue Park to The Fun Shed, Timezone, The Waikato Museum, Hamilton Zoo, Bucking Boar Cornfield Maze and lots, lots more ...
Outside of Hamilton of course there's so much more around the Waikato district. Check out our Waikato page which will link you to 9 districts within Waikato from Raglan to Taupo and the Coromandel reminding you about activities such as the Gallagher Bike Skills Park in Cambridge, the Driving Creek Railway in Coromandel, the beautiful Lake Hakanoa in Huntly, Trapd Escape Rooms in Matamata, Bridal Veil Falls at Makomako, the Putaruru Timber Museum in Linchfield, the Otorohanga Kiwi House, Te Awamutu Space Centre, Tokaanu Thermal Pools and of course lots to do in and around Taupo!
There's no need to be bored these holidays if you live or are visiting Waikato!
With domestic travel currently the only wise activity within Covid restrictions, our local tourism industry could really do with the support so Linku2 are featuring on a number of articles to help you pick what would suit you and your family to get out and enjoy our beautiful country!
100% Pure New Zealand have some great articles to give you great ideas such as their North Island Must Do Experiences including our amazing Pouakai Crossing, stunning Cathedral Cove, Rotorua's geothermal spectacles and lots more. Check these out and enjoy every single one of them! NZ.com top North Island Activities ...