The Star: March 30, 2023

Thursday March 30 2023 The Star 27
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School holiday Guide
Orana Wildlife Park,
New Zealand’s only
open range zoo
Orana Wildlife Park provides amazing
opportunities for people to connect with
wildlife. Meet Kevin our delightful giraffe
calf. See New Zealand’s only gorillas,
eyeball mighty rhino, hand feed majestic
giraffe, see the stunning tigers, travel
through the Lion Reserve (additional cost,
T&C’s apply) observe kiwi and encounter
mischievous kea. With 12 scheduled
presentations daily, visitors can enjoy the
antics of our meerkats, Tasmanian devils,
friendly farmyard creatures, monkeys
and much more! Visitors can board our
Safari Shuttle for a tour of the zoo, join our
walkabout guides or explore the Park at
your leisure. Orana’s adventure playground
is fun for young and old, especially the
50m flying fox! Our wildlife themed shop
is stocked with fabulous gifts for any
occasion.
Orana is operated as a registered
charity, heavily relying on gate-takings to
operate. We separately raise 100% of funds
for all developments, animal transfers
and involvement in key conservation
programmes. Park staff are proud to make
genuine contributions to breed for release
recovery programmes for threatened New
Zealand native wildlife such as kākāriki
karaka/orange-fronted parakeet. By visiting
the zoo, you are directly supporting our
conservation work.
www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz
Escape with us these holidays
With an hour on the clock, it’s up to
you and your team to solve a variety of
puzzles, riddles and clues, unlocking a series
padlocks and gadgets in order to escape the
room.
Whether it’s escaping off a Pirate Ship,
solving an FBI investigation, assisting a
Wizarding Professor, or unravelling the
secrets of Nikola Tesla; there’s a theme to
suit everyone.
Originally designed with adults in mind;
locally owned Escape Artists is a great ice
breaker for Hens and Stag parties, team
building or just great fun.
Our helpful team are ready to welcome
you these school holidays. All escape rooms
Experience cruising through an extinct
volcanic crater and encounter the rarest
and smallest dolphin. Hector’s dolphin
guarantee or cruise again for FREE.
Voted the number 1 wildlife activity in
New Zealand, the French village of Akaroa
is the gateway to our daily expeditions.
Your award-winning cruise is packed with
highlights including the rare, native dolphin
– the Hector’s Dolphin, as well as penguins
and other sea birds. You’ll see giant volcanic
sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa’s fascinating
past. Cruises depart at 10.45am and 1.30pm,
weather permitting and part of ticket sale
goes towards the protection of hector’s
dolphins including research and education.
Bring your camera and sense of adventure
as you cruise aboard Akaroa’s largest, most
are suitable for players aged 8+. Team with
children aged 11 and under will require an
adult with them.
Previous customers have left over 600
reviews on Google, with comments like “We
had the best experience. It was so much fun,
and the staff were absolutely amazing.”
Experience this exciting, fast paced and
hands-on fun at Christchurch’s original and
most popular escape rooms.
Centrally located at 120 Hereford Street,
Escape Artists are open from 10am every
day, including over Easter and Anzac
weekends.
Book online at www.escapeartists.nz/
christchurch or call 03 662 9055.
What an adventure and the kids cruise free!
spacious and stable catamaran, enjoy a
FREE cup of tea and coffee.
KIDS CRUISE FREE - from Friday 7th
to Tues 25th April Children are FREE (2
kids cruise free per 1 adult) Just enter use
the code ‘FREEKIDS’ while booking online.
For all enquiries please call us on 0800 436
574 or email us on akaroa@blackcat.co.nz
KiDS
CRUiSE
FREE!
USE CODE FREEKIDS
ONLINE
SCHOOL
HOLiDAY
SPECiAL
APR 7 - 25
HECTOR'S
DOLPHiN
GUARANTEE
AKAROA NATURE CRUISE
WWW.BLACKCAT.CO.NZ 0800 436 574