Summer is well and truly over, as the days get shorter and the leaves fall off the trees you may be wondering how to entertain the children over Easter. It’s rapidly becoming too cold for the beach or lake, and long summer nights playing back yard cricket are a thing of the past. Take a look at our round up of family friendly (and best of all, budget friendly) Easter holiday events and activities.
Netball Kia MAGIC vs. Mystics
Whilst taking the whole family to the netball isn’t exactly free, but it is a great opportunity to inspire your future athletes, cheer on the home team and get caught up in the winning atmosphere. The game at the Energy Events Centre is on Sunday 5th April and tickets can be bought from ticketmaster.co.nz.
Rotorua Museum Easter Egg Hunt
The ever popular egg hunt at the museum is back again. Suitable for all ages, including the tiny wee ones, children will have a blast finding all the hidden eggs throughout the museum. As an added bonus they may learn something about the local culture and history along the way. Best of all, the event is free for locals and the hunt is on for the entire school holiday period! Visit rotoruamuseum.co.nz for more information.
Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival
This is the biggest multisport event in New Zealand taking place right in our backyard. The range of events will ensure there is a challenging but achievable event for all levels of fitness. And if you’re not quite ready to take part in the action, head along to give some support to the participants who are braving the elements to take part. Events range from short fun walks to mountain biking to a multisport swim, bike and run event. see xterra.co.nz for more details.
Explore the Redwoods Forest
The stunning Redwoods Forest is the ideal terrain for walking, running, mountain biking or horse riding. With a number of interesting tracks, why not pack a picnic and make a day of it? You can hire bikes onsite from Mountain Biking Rotorua whilst the Visitor Centre will be your one stop shop for maps, toilets and booking any activities in Rotorua.
Kuirau Park
Kuirau Park is an entire precinct located in the heart of downtown Rotorua. The area is home to the Aquatic Centre as well as hosting the weekly Rotary Market. Enjoy a day out here as you let the children run free on the playground, or relax as you soak your feet in the steaming mineral foot pools. Because you’re right in town you can combine the trip with a more adult activity – perhaps sipping a coffee in one of the local cafes.
For other ideas, take a look at our Family Acitivities page.
Photo Credit:
Redwood Forest by Steve Watson
Rotorua Museum by Abaconda Management Group
