Te Tou Pīwakawaka Central City Children's Trail

Rocket Science


Thu 2 - Sun 19 Apr

Time

9.00AM – 5.00PM

Venue: Rutherford's Den

Go to Rutherford’s Den Lecture Theatre and learn how force can propel a paper straw rocket.

How far can you make your rocket fly using the air in your lungs?

 

This event is part of Te Tou Pīwakawaka Central City Children's Trail. Collect a trail map from Rutherford’s Den and enjoy all the activities at The Arts Centre and at our central city neighbours. Open every day of the school holidays from 10am–4pm.

 

These trail activities are sponsored by: 

Enjoy busy days exploring, creating and learning. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is made for memories.  

This event is part of The Arts Centre's School Holiday Fun happening between the 3-19 April 2026. 

Location map

Rutherford’s Den,
Worcester Boulevard

Market Square Hereford St Carpark Boys' High Entrance Engineering Laneway The Observatory Hotel Courtyard South Quad North Quad Registry Student Union The Gym Engineering Cloisters Studio Common Room Library Biology, Observatory and Physics Chemistry School of Art West Lecture Classics Rutherford's Den Clock Tower Boy's High Workshop Great Hall