1 / 3Rainbow's End
📍 Manukau City Centre, Auckland
Rainbow's End in Manukau has 20+ rides including Pirate Ship Pacifica, Log Flume, Stratosfear Extreme, Laser Tag and Kidz Kingdom — 11 undercover attractions for under-eights including gem panning at Gold Rush Valley.
It had been years since Ia had been to rainbows end so when my son said he wanted to go for his birthday I was excited and nervous! The first positive is they ahd online deals running so I scored the tickets at a discounted rate! When we arrived there were 2 people on tickets and it did take a wee while to get into the park. Once we were though, we had an awesome time. The kids highlight was what I know as "the motion master" - they revisited that one a few times. It was a weekday in the school holidays ane the lines were not too long. The only long line we waited in was the number boats which was about 40nins. Everything else was a max of 5/10min wait. We really enjoyed the panning for rocks/gems by the gold rush, as well as the log flume! A fun day out - highly recommend a visit.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Children aged seven to twelve get the most from a full day, accessing both thrill rides and Kidz Kingdom. Weekday school-holiday visits see five-to-ten minute waits versus longer weekend queues. Online tickets offer meaningful savings over gate prices.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Courtney Williams
2 months ago
“It had been years since Ia had been to rainbows end so when my son said he wanted to go for his birthday I was excited and nervous! The first positive is they ahd online deals running so I scored the tickets at a discounted rate! When we arrived there were 2 people on tickets and it did take a wee while to get into the park. Once we were though, we had an awesome time. The kids highlight was what I know as "the motion master" - they revisited that one a few times. It was a weekday in the school holidays ane the lines were not too long. The only long line we waited in was the number boats which was about 40nins. Everything else was a max of 5/10min wait. We really enjoyed the panning for rocks/gems by the gold rush, as well as the log flume! A fun day out - highly recommend a visit.”
Lee Olsen
a month ago
“Absolutely LOVED our day at Rainbows End today. I live on the Gold Coast (aka the theme park capital of the southern hemisphere) so I didn’t have high expectations! I was quickly mistaken - it’s been 20+ years since my last visit and I was impressed by not only the cleanliness and professionalism from the staff, I was also surprised at the variety of rides. My niece and nephew (9 and 7) also had a huge choice of different ride options and loved that there were a lot that we could all go on together as a family. I think ticket prices are very well in line with what’s on offer - the super pass purchased online was the way to go! Thank you Rainbows End for a fun filled day and we will be back 🌈”
Brandon Maritz
3 months ago
“We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was alot of fun. They dont have the most thrilling rides in the world. (I have been to ones that makes you call your life insurance broker before you go on the ride, so others might think ist more thrilling than I do.) All round it was fun with a few rides that made you cling to your seat. A good variety of rides that kids and adults can enjoy. Good food and snacks (a bit overpriced but that's almost always the case with amusement parks all over the world). They have VR experiences too with some well thought out scenery. I will definitely be taking the family back there. Cool gift shop too.”
Tiare Tangiia
a month ago
“Took our 2 kids here on a cloudy Saturday. We had a good time here. There was plenty parking as we arrived 30mins before they open. Took us 5mins to walk through the gates. Preferably book tickets in advance. My 8yr old boy really enjoyed the bumper boats. My 9yr old daughter loved the roller coaster, and the stratosphere. There's a kids kingdom for under 8yr olds only. We stayed the whole day. Food prices are ok. Definitely recommend for a fun family day out as there is sooo much to do!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Big Five thrill rides and Kidz Kingdom's 11 undercover attractions mean the park spans toddlers to teenagers. The Enchanted Forest Log Flume and bumper boats are cross-age favourites. Special sessions include Twilight Rides, Night Rides after dark, and seasonal school holiday programmes with character hunts. Birthday party packages, dining and a gift shop are on site.



