We have compiled a list of activities from around the District to help you discover a variety of fun things suitable for your children and to help keep the little ones busy!
For information on prices and times, please contact the programme provider.
You can find the dates for school term break on the Ministry of Education website.
School terms and holiday dates (education.govt.nz)
Disclaimer
The information on privately available school holiday programmes has been compiled by us based on information provided by private providers.
We take no responsibility for the provision of private school holiday programmes listed on our website as we do not manage or vet private providers.
We accept no liability in relation to the accuracy of content, the manner in which private school holiday programmes are delivered or the private providers themselves.
Find the details of activity providers by clicking next.
We provide a fun-filled day of crafts and outdoor fun with a great team.
We do not do trips away at this programme as our children love what we provide.
Location: Whangārei Primary School, 153a Bank Street, Regent
Email: rapana7@xtra.co.nz
Our holiday programmes are exciting, educational and entertaining.
We offer various activities, including gymnastics, arts and crafts, games and physical play related to that day’s theme.
Location: Active Attitude, 9 Commerce Street, Whangārei
Email: admin@activeattitude.co.nz
Website: Active Attitude website (activeattitude.co.nz)
Social media: Active Attitude Facebook page (facebook.com)
A range of classes for kids and youth aged 5 to 15, including clay, painting, mixed media, pottery wheel and more!
Short classes and all-day sessions available.
Location: Quarry Arts Centre (not the Gardens), 21 Selwyn Avenue
Email: workshops@quarryarts.org
Website: Quarry Arts School Holiday Art Programme website (quarryarts.org)
Social media: Quarry Arts School Holiday Art Programme Facebook page (facebook.com)
A fun and funky opportunity to learn a wide range of dance.
Location: Whangārei Intermediate School Hall, 32 Rust Avenue
Email: info@hardcoredance.co.nz
Social media: Northland Hip Hop Dance Facebook page (facebook.com)
Join us during the holidays for a range of fun activities.
Engage your imagination, create new things and be inspired.
Location: Kiwi North Gate 1, 500 State Highway, Maunu
Email: marketing@kiwinorth.co.nz
Website: Kiwi North website (kiwinorth.co.nz)
Social media: Kiwi North Facebook page (facebook.com)
During our school holiday programme, we will be working on basic fitness, hand-eye coordination, basics of table tennis and footwork.
A space for your kid to have fun and enjoy the holidays.
Location: 97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington (adjacent to Sport Northland building)
Email: naina@tabletennisnorthland.co.nz
Website: Table Tennis Northland website (tabletennisnorthland.co.nz)
Social media: Table Tennis Northland Facebook page (facebook.com)
At our instructor-led holiday programme, children are kept busy in an interactive learning environment.
Activities and games are designed to teach fundamental skills of many different sports and more.
Location: Northland Badminton Centre, 41 Porowini Avenue, Morningside
Email: dean@playball.co.nz
Website: Playball Northland website (playballkids.com)
Social media: Playball Northland Facebook page (facebook.com)
Our holiday programme runs indoors at Whangārei Academy of Gymnastics.
It offers a mixture of gymnastics, games, arts, crafts and activities.
Location: Whangārei Academy of Gymnastics, Trigg Arena, 25 Park Ave, Kensington
Email: office@wags.org.nz
Website: WAGS Holiday Programme website (wags.org.nz)
Learn to surf on the beautiful Tūtūkākā Coast!
Location: Sandy Bay, Tūtūkākā Coast
Email: surf@tutukakasurf.co.nz
Website: Tūtūkākā Surf website (tutukakasurf.co.nz)
Social media: Tūtūkākā Surf Facebook page (facebook.com)
Come and join us for some fun and creative activities at Hundertwasser Art Centre these school holidays.
Location: Activity Centre @ The Hundertwasser Art Centre
Email: learning@hundertwasserartcentre.co.nz
Website: Hundertwasser Art Centre website (hundertwasserartcentre.co.nz)
Experience the joy of being immersed in Steiner-based arts, crafts, baking, music and more.
Food for every child's soul!
Location: Tikipunga, Whangārei
Email: info@whangareisteiner.co.nz
Website: Whangārei Steiner website (whangareisteiner.co.nz)
Social media: Whangārei Steiner Facebook page (facebook.com)
Being school-based gives us a huge benefit that children will be safe as they are on the school premises.
We also have access to the school’s wonderful indoor and outdoor facilities.
Location: Kamo Primary School and Tikipunga Primary School
Email: sandra@kidzones.co.nz
Website: Kidzones website (kidzones.co.nz)
Active recreation, gymnastics, fun, awesome coaches, physical exercise, foundation skills, challenging circuits, group games, colourful chill-out area and competitions.
Location: Upstairs at Ruakākā Recreation Centre, 9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Email: breambaygym@gmail.com
Website: Bream Bay Gymnastics website (breambaygymnastics.weebly.com)
Social media: Bream Bay Gymnastics Facebook page (facebook.com)
Check out events going on at the library these school holidays.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: 5 Rust Avenue, Whāngarei
Email: whglibrary@wdc.govt.nz
Website: Library events page
We offer a fantastic school holiday programme for children and whānau in our community.
With the use of our aquatic centre, children can have active fun swimming each day.
Location: Whangarei Aquatic Centre, Ewing Road, Riverside, Whangārei 0112
Email: whangarei.chillout@clmnz.co.nz
Website: Chill out (chillout.clmnz.co.nz)
Hockey Northland is hosting a school holiday programme for kids from Year 3 to 8 who want to learn some new skills or have a go at hockey.
Northland Hockey can provide spare hockey gear where needed. Expect fewer operating dates in summer months.
Location: Kensington Sports Park, 45 Park Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112
Email: participation@northlandhockey.org.nz
Social media: Hockey Northland Facebook page
The escape rooms provide lots of entertainment and fun for school-aged kids. Solve puzzles and clues and try to 'escape the room' within 60 minutes!
Location: Escape on Bank Street, 156 Bank Street, Regent, Whangārei 0112
Email: bookings@escapeonbankstreet.co.nz
Website: Escape on Bank Street
The Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust is offering an exciting experience for children aged 8 to 16 years old to get outdoors and engage with the environment as part of this school holiday programme.
The activities will focus on helping tamariki learn about the environment first-hand, including snorkelling, nature walks and a freshwater investigation.
Location: Drop-off each morning will be at 8 First Avenue, Avenues, Whangārei
Phone: 027 823 0299
Email: tracey.p@mountainstosea.org.nz
Website: MTSCT Whangārei School Holiday Programme 2025 (eventbrite.co.nz)
Social media: Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust Facebook page (facebook.com)