School Holiday Deals: The Best Offers and Promotions for Kids in Christchurch This July

Bag a bargain this July as we uncover school holiday deals in Christchurch.

From KidsFest to plenty of family-friendly events happening over the school holidays, we’re certainly in for a busy month with the kids. As a bonus, we’ve uncovered these great school holiday deals running between 6 -21 July, too. We’ll be keeping this post updated as we go, so check back to see what offers and promotions are happening across The Garden City.

Read more: What’s On Over the School Holidays: Events & Activities for Kids this July

Note: We’ll be updating this article as we see new and exciting school holiday deals for kids happening throughout July

School holiday deals:

Attractions:

Orana Wildlife Park: Kids between the ages of 5 -15 visit for free during the school holidays with each paying adult. Two children between the ages of 5 – 15. More details here.

Black Cat Cruises: Little ones can cruise for free on all Akaroa Nature Cruises using the code “FREEKIDS” upon booking. Includes two complimentary children with every full-fared adult. More details here.

Christchurch Gondola: Kids (0 – 15) ride free every day of the school holidays between 10-4pm when with a paying caregiver ($42). More details here.

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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve: Book your tickets online for a 30% discount using the code “JULY2024”. The promotion is running between 1 – 31 July, 2024. More details here.

Inflatable World: Enter their School Holiday colouring-in competition by downloading their logo drawing, and colouring it in to hand to the team at Inflatable World. You can enter as many times as you like for a chance to win daily prizes including free passes, drink bottles and a birthday party package for up to 10 people. More details here.

Mega Air: Take advantage of Mega Air’s school holiday deals, including its new ‘all day pass’ which includes trampolines, a movie room, a dodgeball court, a creativity room and 3 mini tennis courts – for $49, 8.30-6pm Monday to Friday. More details here.

Games:

Timezone: Buy $60 worth of game credits and get $90 worth, opt for buying $120 and get $220. More details here.

Meepleopolis: Take advantage of two hours of free play time throughout July. With over 500 games to explore, you can play for free with any purchase on weekdays. Valid until 31, July.

Game Over Christchurch: Double dollars are available on weekdays; purchase a $100 arcade card and enjoy $200 to spend on games. Junior and teen school holiday passes are also available to purchase and use throughout the week, saving you $20. More details here.

Holey Moley: All day, every day throughout the school holidays get 9 holes for $12 when buying a ‘Kids Mini Golf’ pass. Families of four and above can also enjoy 9 holes for just $12 per person (a minimum spend of $48 is required). More details here.

Food and Drink:

Milieu Cafe: Kids eat free on weekends and during the school holidays when purchasing an adult meal from the Brunch Menu. More details here.

Read more: Kids Eat Free at These Christchurch Restaurants

Muffin Break: Bring your teddy to any Muffin Break store on Wednesday, 10 July, and claim a free small hot chocolate with any purchase.

Cocopelli at The Palms: Enjoy a free kids’ sundae when you purchase a kid’s meal between 11-3pm during the school holidays.

The Donut Destination: Free mini iced donuts for little ones over the school holidays. Limited to one free donut per child, accompanied by a paying adult.

Kidds Cakes & Bakery: All kids’ meals are 30% off between 8 – 21 July, 2024.

The Plough, Rangiora: Buy any meal from the kids’ menu and get free ice cream for dessert.

Chalmers Restaurant, Hornby Club: Hornby Club Kids eat free on Wednesday and Thursday at Hornby Club (deal valid for members only).

Coffee Culture: The first fluffy is free at all Coffee Culture locations.

Style & Beauty:

Dash Face and Body: Under 12s can book a school holiday manicure (polish only) for $10, while teens can enjoy 10% off over this time.

All About You Beauty Boutique: Enjoy $60 off teeth whitening treatments during the school holidays.

Know of a school holiday deal that we haven’t listed or would like to know more about you can be included? Send an email to [email protected]

Featured image courtesy of Pexels, image #1 credited to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve via Facebook,

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Lexi Davey

New to Christchurch with two kids and a dog, founder of nook, Lexi, has been hunting for family-friendly activities and unique things to do in the city since moving from Hong Kong in 2022. Finding herself endlessly Googling the same old articles, only to come up empty-handed, Lexi wanted to create a platform where parents across New Zealand could scroll with their morning coffee and be inspired to get out and explore (toddlers in tow).

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