Send your kids off to Skidaddle this school holidays -there is an amazing selection of activities for them to choose from including overnight camps, scuba diving, rock climbing, surfing and circus visits. There is certainly something for everyone.

Take your children to a storytime session these school holidays at the Dunedin City Library. Suitable for pre-school age children. For the older kids, ‘Once upon a Time’ Sunday storytelling sessions will no doubt capture their imagination.

The Kidz Inc holiday programme is bound to thrill any child. The interactive activities will inspire their imagination and build confidence whilst making new friends. There are activities for kids aged 5-8 and 9-14 so there is certainly something for every school-aged child.

Keep the kids busy, fit and active at the Dunedin Gymnastics Academy. Offering gymnastic and trampoline sessions for all ability levels will mean your kids will experience a unique school holiday this Autumn.

It’s all about magic, science and discovery these holidays at Otago Museum. Your kids will delight in the activities on offer which involve experiencing a shadow world, rainbows and what it’s like to be invisible.

The Court Theatre is a spectacular place. The new venue, located down a side street in Addington, is a great spot to take the kids these school holidays. The show to take them to is ‘Cinderella Meets Aladdin’ a magical production which is fun for the kids and the adults alike.

There’s a great holiday programmed planned this Easter thanks to YMCA Christchurch. Targeted at 5-15 year olds, there’s bound to be something for you kids to enjoy, from creative arts to paddleboarding and laser strike!

The theme for April’s school holiday programme is ‘Travel to the Future!’ The programme includes making dog tags, having a pretend flight on board a Post WW2 Andover Aircraft Experience, a paper parachute team challenge and exploring the Prisoner of War Captured exhibition space. Fun!

The kids will love attending Canterbury Museum these school holidays. The theme for their holiday programme is ‘Body in Action!’, which will be a super fun and interactive day of fun for your kids. Play the ‘Gutz Game’, enter a giant noise and testing your strength, a few of the activities that your kids in participate in.

There are loads of exciting activities at Upper Riccarton Library these school holidays. The programme includes learning how to create lego animation, stop motion graphics and discover the amazing world of 3D printing.

Say it with flowers this easter! Like all good florists, South Dunedin Florist delivers to homes and businesses throughout the country. And the best bit? They don’t just deliver flowers but amazing easter baskets and hampers including an ‘Easter Chocolate Bunny Bucket’, ‘Easter Garden Basket and ‘Fruit and Chocolate basket.’ Delicious!

Easter wouldn’t be the same if it didn’t feature a Cadbury egg. Take a trip to Cadbury World to get into the spirit of this rather festive holiday. The family-friendly tour is a must and so is the interactive chocolate cafe!

Spend a night or two this Easter at one of Dunedin’s oldest listed mansions. The heritage at Grandview is evident and you’ll delight in choosing from a selection of rooms called ‘Mahogney Spa Room’, ‘Jade Spa Room’ and ‘Harbour View Room’.

Take a day trip to Riverstone Kitchen this Easter. Enjoy the vast outdoor setting (which features peacocks, chickens and an impressive veggie garden) whilst feasting on some amazing meals all made using locally sourced and grown produce.

They may be flying out the door at the moment, but the place to get your hot cross buns this easter is Spelt Bakery. The sticky and sweet buns are amazing and it’s no wonder they’re disappearing. In the off-season Spelt is a great place to pick up your every day baked bread like baguette, ciabatta, you name it

It’s all about the chocolate at She Chocolat Cafe and Restaurant. Although they do some delicious breakfast and lunch meals, you can’t go past the chocolate platters. They are so big that you’ll need a group of six to get through the lot. Oh and the hot chocolates are a must!

For a taste of England this Easter visit Johnson’s Grocers. They have all sorts of sweet treats for you to take home. Reminisce about the Mother country over blocks of Green and Blacks and Galaxy. There’s Haribo too for those who don’t fancy chocolate!

Although all New World supermarkets up and down the country are stocking a delicious range of easter eggs, from marshmallow and caramel to creme and hollow, New World Saint Martins is up there with the best. The nice and new supermarket with its amazing choice of easter eggs ​and friendly helpful service are the reason why this supermarket makes the list.

If you’re in the mood for making your own easter eggs then you’re going to be needing some moulds. The Gingerbread House in Rangiora has a whole selection of chocolate moulds, including all the decorations required to make your home made easter eggs stand out. Have fun!

Get away from the city this Easter and visit Maison de la Mer in Akaroa. The 1910 property is situated close to town making it a great spot to meander to cafes, restaurants and shops. Make sure you stay the four full days so can come back relaxed and rested!

The historical Larnach Castle is one of the best attractions in Dunedin. This spectacular castle was built in 1871 and hasn’t lost any of its original charm. Go for lunch or a little stroll around the "garden of international significance". You won’t be disappointed!

A lovely cafe in the heart of Dunedin. Nectar has great hearty sandwiches and even a high tea offering. The two storey cafe means there is always room to sit and chat with friends. The service is prompt and friendly.

Offering horse riding experiences for everyone from beginners to seasoned pros. Enjoy views of Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour near to Port Chalmers. Just make sure you bring an extra layer of clothing for the colder days because it gets breezy up there on those hills

Who doesn’t love a spot of tennis? Join the Moana Tennis Club in Roslyn for as little as $90 for an entire year’s membership. They have regular open days so you can give tennis a go without having to pay.

A place of certain luxury, Distinction Nugget (great name!) will have you living like a royal, even if it is only for the length of an afternoon tea. The high tea here is epic and the views are even better.

Enjoy your high tea with a side of history at The Tea House in Lincoln. Situated in a restored 1890 villa, this cafe / tea room / restaurant has much on offer but the stand out is definitely the Royal High Tea! Choose from a selection of sandwiches, savouries and sweets all lovingly prepared on vintage tiered cake stands.

Live like a royal at Sweethearts at Berryfields Restaurant. Over indulge with the Victoria High Tea platter (which requires a pre-booking by the way!) along with views of the fields of berries. The produce is sourced their own farm and around Canterbury so you can guarantee fresh and seasonal food.

For anything tea related then don’t look past Teasme, a Christchurch owned and operated tea company in Riccarton and central city. Pick up herbal teas of all flavours including all the accessories you need for the perfect brew.

This old English-style pub has it all: excellent food, locally brewed beer, al fresco dining and a pool table. There’s even a library tucked away in the corner for quiet moments.

The ultimate Royal sport. Probably one of the most expensive sports you can do (and one that is also very time consuming), polo is not only great to play but is also a fun spectator sport. Christchurch Polo Club is the club to join if you’re an expert player or new to the game.