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title: "Rainbow’s End"
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# Rainbow’s End

Rainbow’s End gives an Auckland trip a straightforward amusement-park day in Manukau. It has enough range to appeal to families with different riding ambitions, from children finding their confidence to visitors keen on a stronger thrill. The strongest plan is built around that variety rather than a comparison with much larger international resorts.

 

Corkscrew Coaster supplies the looping-coaster experience, with Gold Rush offering a contrasting family ride. The Enchanted Forest Log Flume adds another style of adventure, while Kidz Kingdom gives younger children a more focused part of the park. Look at the actual attraction requirements: the right combination matters more than a total ride count.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: -36.994035, 174.88315
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Location: Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
- Address: Rainbow’s End, 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
- City / locality: Manukau
- State / province / region: Auckland
- Country: New Zealand
- [Official website](<https://rainbowsend.co.nz/>)
- [Getting there](<http://www.rainbowsend.co.nz/info/contact-us>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Compare the current admission options for each member of the group and read the accessibility and boarding information before promising particular rides. The operator gives arrival advice for the Clist Crescent entrance and public transport from Manukau. Choose a few shared highlights, then leave time for different ages to follow different interests. A proper break will make the day feel more generous than an uninterrupted sequence of queues.
- [Planning source](<https://rainbowsend.co.nz/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Rainbow’s End, 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<http://www.rainbowsend.co.nz/info/contact-us>); checked 2026-10-25
- A family coaster contrast: Gold Rush and Corkscrew Coaster offer different levels and styles of coaster riding. 
- [Planning source](<https://www.rainbowsend.co.nz/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.rainbowsend.co.nz/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow's_End_(theme_park)>)
- [Official source](<http://www.rainbowsend.co.nz/info/contact-us>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Rainbow%27s%20End>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Rainbow’s End


## THMPRK Score

6.4 /10

Rainbow's End earns its score for giving Auckland families a useful spread of rides in one dedicated outing. It works best when the group's interests span several parts of the park, including its younger-child offering. A visitor chasing only extreme coasters will get less from the mix; choosing the right admission product matters to value.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

82% positive. 41 thumbs up; 9 thumbs down; 50 total votes.