School Holidays

Need some ideas for entertaining the kids in the School Holidays? There's lots to see and do with our big open spaces and stunning scenery – explore more in your own backyard! 

School Holiday ideas

  • Check out some top autumn events and ideas here or What's On week by week here.
  • Get out in the fresh air on one of our many walks - check them all out here.
  • See our cycle trails here with plenty to suit all abilities and day ride options too.
  • Learn about our official Dark Sky Reserve here - it's among the best places in the world to view the star filled skies.
  • Book your accommodation here or call our isite Visitor Information Centre who can book for you and answer any questions.

Carterton Events Centre

Queen Elizabeth Park

Mountain Biking

  • Located on a section of hillside at the northern edge of Masterton the Lansdowne Mountain Bike Park is free to use with professionally designed and built tracks ideal for beginners through to experienced riders with tracks of grades 2, 3 and 4.
  • Try out the purpose-built and professionally designed Rivenrock Mountain Bike Park for all levels of mountain bikers. Open for the summer season from October - April on Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday evenings. Check their Facebook page for up-to-date hours.

Check out more fun activities below and loads more ideas here

Take a short trip for a big change of scene! Stay for the holidays