Dinosaur Discovery Track
2025-04-02 - 2025-10-31 | Auckland Zoo Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau, 99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland, 1022, New Zealand
Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild.
This immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former elephant habitat features 25 large-scale animatronic dinosaurs made by world-leading dinosaur creators, The Dinosaur Company.
These spectacular replicas move and roar (some even spit water!) and represent the rich diversity of life from our planet’s intriguing Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era between 252 – 66 million years ago!
“Although most dinosaurs went extinct the best part of 65 million years before the first humans evolved, they nevertheless have this incredible ability to intrigue and fascinate us about animals and epic wildlife. For many of us – including me – dinosaurs are a potent gateway drug that lead to a lifelong connection to nature and to conservation,” says Auckland Zoo director, Kevin Buley.
“Over the seven months that our Dinosaur Discovery Track is here, we hope that we inspire new audiences about not just extinct species, but to also get them excited and motivated about all those wildlife species that are still with us, and now desperately need all our help to stop them going the way of the dinosaurs and disappearing forever.”
Among the 19 dinosaur species you’ll encounter are the fabulously feathered Utahraptor (with babies) water loving Baryonyx, Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) and rhinoceros-like Pachyrhinosaurus.
Interactive activities
As you explore the Track, you can try your hand as a palaeontologist and take part in fossil digs (this includes accessible height digs for wheelchair users) and via your phone, scan QR codes for dinosaur audio guides and augmented reality experiences.
There’ll also be Dinosaur Rangers roaming the Track to chat with, and free daily dinosaur keeper talks at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.45pm exploring dinosaur evolution, extinction, and how the dinosaurs’ legacy lives on!
Key info

Open Wednesday 2 April until Sunday 31 October 2025
Open daily from 10am – 5pm
Located in the former elephant habitat on the Africa Safari Track
Entry is free with an Auckland Zoo general admission ticket or an Auckland Zoo membership

Dinosaur membership
A Dinosaur Pass membership gives you unlimited entry to the entire Zoo including the Dinosaur Discovery Track for six months from date of purchase. Be in quick, unlike the tuatara, this pass will go extinct soon!
Available for purchase from 1 April till 30 June 2025.

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library
2025-07-14 10:30 - 2025-12-08 11:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | New Lynn War Memorial Library, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Bring along your tamariki & enjoy a morning of music, rhymes, dance and more.
This is a great event for ages 18 months to 3 years.

Dinosaur Discovery Track
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-10-31 16:00 | Auckland Zoo Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau, 99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland, 1022, New Zealand
Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild.
This immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former elephant habitat features 25 large-scale animatronic dinosaurs made by world-leading dinosaur creators, The Dinosaur Company.
These spectacular replicas move and roar (some even spit water!) and represent the rich diversity of life from our planet’s intriguing Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era between 252 – 66 million years ago!
“Although most dinosaurs went extinct the best part of 65 million years before the first humans evolved, they nevertheless have this incredible ability to intrigue and fascinate us about animals and epic wildlife. For many of us – including me – dinosaurs are a potent gateway drug that lead to a lifelong connection to nature and to conservation,” says Auckland Zoo director, Kevin Buley.
“Over the seven months that our Dinosaur Discovery Track is here, we hope that we inspire new audiences about not just extinct species, but to also get them excited and motivated about all those wildlife species that are still with us, and now desperately need all our help to stop them going the way of the dinosaurs and disappearing forever.”
Among the 19 dinosaur species you’ll encounter are the fabulously feathered Utahraptor (with babies) water loving Baryonyx, Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) and rhinoceros-like Pachyrhinosaurus.
Interactive activities
As you explore the Track, you can try your hand as a palaeontologist and take part in fossil digs (this includes accessible height digs for wheelchair users) and via your phone, scan QR codes for dinosaur audio guides and augmented reality experiences.
There’ll also be Dinosaur Rangers roaming the Track to chat with, and free daily dinosaur keeper talks at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.45pm exploring dinosaur evolution, extinction, and how the dinosaurs’ legacy lives on!
Key info

• Open Wednesday 2 April until Sunday 31 October 2025
• Open daily from 10am – 5pm
• Located in the former elephant habitat on the Africa Safari Track
• Entry is free with an Auckland Zoo general admission ticket or an Auckland Zoo membership

Dinosaur membership
A Dinosaur Pass membership gives you unlimited entry to the entire Zoo including the Dinosaur Discovery Track for six months from date of purchase. Be in quick, unlike the tuatara, this pass will go extinct soon!
Available for purchase from 1 April till 30 June 2025.

The First XV Collection - Now on permanent display at the All Blacks Experience
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-12-31 16:00 | All Blacks Experience, Level 4, 88 Federal Street, Sky City Precinct, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Step into the legacy of New Zealand rugby through the First XV Jersey Collection – a powerful tribute to the players, moments, and stories that shaped our national identity.
This extraordinary collection features 15 iconic jerseys from over a century of New Zealand Rugby history – each one representing a defining moment in the black jersey’s journey. From the 1905 Originals to the 2015 World Cup champions, these jerseys tell stories of triumph, resilience, and cultural pride.
Free to view at The All Blacks Experience, SkyCity Precinct, Auckland

Live Music Saturdays at Secret Spot Hot Tubs
2025-10-04 14:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 | Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua, Mountain Bike Car Park, 13/33 Waipa State Mill Road, Rotorua, 3073, New Zealand
For the month of October, Secret Spot has continued Live Music Saturdays from 2-5pm (weather-permitting) with some awesome local artists in the line-up. Families are welcome to come grab an iced chocolate, tasty smash burger, ice creams or delicious street food, and have a free Shinny Dip foot hot tub while they enjoy the music. We also have giant lawn games if you feel like a challenge! And of course cedar hot tubs to relax in after your adventure!

Auckland Central City Library Diwali Events
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-24 | Auckland Central City Library, 44/46 Lorne Street,, Auckland Central,, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Take a small break from the colourful and energetic celebration and visit the Central City Library. The library has a dedicated parent’s room, ice cold water running from the water fountain and lockable charging stations for your phones so you can continue taking photos and videos of the Diwali Festival.
Be inspired by the specially curated book display and expand your knowledge with short documentaries on the big screen. Their librarians will also be delivering a special Diwali Storytime and a Nokshi Katha Workshop. See more events below.

Paddy the Wanderer
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
A dog’s eye view of Wellington waterfront history with Wellington Museum Senior Curator, Taonga, Ian Wards.
Bring your canine family member. Dog treats included!
Who was Paddy the Wanderer?
Paddy the Wanderer was a beloved Airdale Terrier known for roaming Wellington waterfront in the 1930s. After many adventures and years of dedication to the city’s maritime community, the Wellington Harbour Board bestowed Paddy the title of “Assistant Night Watchman in Charge of Pirates, Rodents and Smugglers.”
A life-sized statue of Paddy is proudly on display at Wellington Museum and the drinking fountain for dogs and their humans outside of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is also dedicated to him.
Retrace Paddy’s pawprints and fetch fascinating stories with Wellington Museum’s history dog-walk.
Note: please bring socialised/trained dogs only. And don’t forget to BYO doggy-doo bags!
Walk begins at Wellington Museum and ends at Oriental Bay.
Sunday 19 October | 10am–12pm
Dogs go FREE
Ticket Information

Adult: $20.00 each
Children: $12.00 each
Family of 3: $40.00 each
Family of 4: $55.00 each
Buy Tickets – 04 472 8904
Additional fees may apply

Raumati Scouts Spring Fair
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Scout Hall, 45 Tiromoana Rd,, Raumati South, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand
About the event

Raumati Scouts Spring Fair

SAVE THE DATE:
The Raumati Scout group invites you to our Spring Festival at the Raumati Scout Hall on Sunday, 19 October.
Details to come!
Also check out other Festivals in Paraparaumu.
