The Star: July 07, 2022
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30 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>July</strong> 7 <strong>2022</strong><br />
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN<br />
Something for everyone<br />
Filled with toys from past and present<br />
the New Zealand Museum of Toys &<br />
Collectibles has something for every<br />
member of the family to enjoy.<br />
From Barbie to diecast cars, this<br />
display is made up of over 40,000 pieces<br />
that include LEGO, sports and movie<br />
memorabilia, Hot Wheels, a working<br />
model railway, tin toys, and even a Horror<br />
Alley (for those who dare).<br />
<strong>The</strong> space is designed with the whole<br />
family in mind with a playroom for<br />
children and seating for tired parents – it<br />
is also wheelchair friendly.<br />
An enormous collection of toys and<br />
collectibles - a reminder of playtimes past.<br />
This is an eclectic display that will stir<br />
memories and prompt smiles with its working<br />
railway, huge LEGO layout and displays that<br />
will appeal to all ages.<br />
Complete fun activities such as finding the<br />
escaped Roman LEGO soldiers who have<br />
hidden in other displays around the museum.<br />
Located at 36 Manchester Street, the<br />
museum is the perfect place to see your<br />
favourite toys and collectibles on display.<br />
<strong>The</strong> New Zealand Museum of Toys &<br />
Collectibles is open 7 days:<br />
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Saturday<br />
and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday.<br />
Admission costs can be found, along with<br />
any other information, on<br />
www.nzmuseumoftoys.com or by calling<br />
(03) 3667785.<br />
Jurassic Adventure<br />
Jurassic Adventure is New<br />
Zealand’s newest dinosaur themed<br />
attraction. Being built in stages,<br />
this park is set to become a holiday<br />
favourite for young and old alike.<br />
Stage one has opened to rave<br />
reviews and is Christchurch’s<br />
longest mini golf course. Set<br />
amongst life size dinosaurs that<br />
come alive every day, and winding<br />
through a jungle theme, guests<br />
will enjoy 19 holes of super fun<br />
mini golf. In another first, Jurassic<br />
Adventure is New Zealand’s first ever fully<br />
accessible mini golf course!<br />
Stage two is also now open and is every<br />
young palaeontologists dream. Welcome<br />
to New Zealand’s first full Dino Dig<br />
experience, where you spend an hour or<br />
so uncovering an entire dinosaur fossil, to<br />
work out which famous dinosaur you have<br />
discovered!<br />
But don’t just take our word for it, check<br />
out some of the rave reviews…<br />
Awesome fun! <strong>The</strong> dinosaurs were<br />
amazing and the golf course was really<br />
well done. Would totally recommend,<br />
I feel very lucky to have this in<br />
Christchurch! -Akira Le Fevre<br />
<strong>The</strong> dinosaurs are AMAZING - cannot<br />
believe how lifelike they were! <strong>The</strong> mini<br />
golf was fun and challenging. Great family<br />
fun, highly recommend!! -Caitlin Goodall<br />
Your Jurassic Adventure begins these<br />
holidays at 239a Opawa Rd, Hillsborough.<br />
Holiday hours daily 10am-5pm.<br />
Join us on Facebook to be the first to<br />
know when new attractions arrive.<br />
ROARSOME FUN<br />
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY<br />
MINI GOLF<br />
Complete with<br />
giant dinosaurs!<br />
This 18 hole<br />
challenge is one<br />
not to be missed.<br />
DINO DIG<br />
Unleash your inner<br />
Archaeologist with<br />
a 60 minute Dino<br />
Dig in our Dinosaur<br />
Excavation site.<br />
239a Opawa Rd, Hillsborough<br />
www.jurassicadventure.co.nz
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