Looking for things to do in Tauranga for the School Holidays

Open 7 days a week 10am - 8pm

Looking for things to do in Papamoa during the school holidays? Head to The Cave for action-packed indoor entertainment for kids, teens and families. Take on immersive virtual reality adventures, battle it out in VR Escape Rooms, race against friends on high-speed racing simulators or jump into the PC gaming zone for single-player and co-op gaming. With a range of activities for ages 8+, The Cave is the perfect place to keep the kids entertained and try something different these school holidays. Whether you’re searching for school holiday activities in Papamoa, things to do with kids in Tauranga or fun indoor activities when the weather isn’t playing ball, The Cave has plenty of ways to play.

Something for the kids. Something for you.

Keep the kids entertained with VR experiences, Sim Racing, VR Escape Rooms, PC Gaming, pool and arcade games. They can battle zombies, race around a track, solve puzzles or settle the family rivalry over a game of pool, while you grab a hot or cold drink, a snack or a well-earned seat in one of our massage chairs. Basically, plenty to keep them busy and give you five minutes of peace. No judgement if the massage chair becomes your main activity.

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The Cave HQ — Ultimate Day Pass
Only 4 spots/day Teen gaming on a PC rig at The Cave HQ during the Ultimate Day Pass

School Holidays Special

The Ultimate Day Pass Is Back

Only 4 spots per day these school holidays.

For $100, they get the full Cave experience — all-day PC gaming, a VR session of their choice, laps on the racing sims, plus the hangout zone to chill, chat and hang with the crew.

Basically… all the Cave, all day.


Ages 12+ · Pāpāmoa + Taupō only

Grab one for ya kid, or gather up the troops and make a day of it.

Call 0800 228 369 to Book
The Cave HQ — Experiences