# Event Details - **Event Name**: Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Looking for a fun and meaningful school holiday activity? Join HUHA’s School Holiday Tours and go behind the scenes at a real working animal rescue shelter. Meet the dedicated team caring for animals in need and get up close with some of our rescued residents, including cats, dogs, ponies, pigs, and more. Hear inspiring rescue stories, learn how HUHA helps animals every day, and discover what it takes to run one of New Zealand’s leading animal rescue organisations. Spaces fill fast, so book your HUHA School Holiday Tour today at huha.org.nz. Tours taking place these school holidays on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Book your behind the scenes tour of New Zealand’s leading Interdependent Animal Welfare facility. Our animals are not on exhibit-they are healing. On this special guided experience, you’ll: Go behind the scenes into areas not normally open to the public. Meet incredible rescued animals and hear their survival stories. Learn how HUHA rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes all species. Discover how you can be part of the solution. Meet a diverse range of species from guinea pigs, ducks, geese, turtles to goats, pigs and ponies. This is your chance to witness compassion in action and to connect deeply with the animals whose lives you help change. Children: Please note children are welcome to come on this tour but must be accompanied by a guardian who will be asked to sign a waiver form to acknowledge that they will take responsibility for the child whilst on site. Rescheduling: Please note that we need to book a minimum of 4 people per tour. If we don't meet that threshold for the date you have booked or if there are adverse weather conditions on the day we will contact you and give you the choice of rescheduling or receiving a refund. Where are we? Our Sanctuary is based in the Hayward Hills, about 30 minutes north of Wellington. How to get here: Our sanctuary is positioned at the very top of the world (with gorgeous views of Wellington on a good day). We are situated about 2km up a bumpy, unsealed driveway so please keep that in mind and keep to the 20km/h speed limit as you approach. Our sanctuary is not currently accessible by public transport. What to bring: Please bring your own snacks, drink bottle, gumboots, sunscreen/ hat and raincoat. Booking information: Once you have booked we will email all the information you need including directions to get to us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/behind-the-scenes-tours-july-school-holidays/200030354590209 - **Event Categories**: holiday, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Upper Hutt - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Mt Cecil Rd, (Hayward's Hill) Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5381 - **lat**: -41.13729 - **long**: 174.97892 - **full address**: Mt Cecil Rd, (Hayward's Hill) Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5381, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8aa7f7677ff820feaec97e2b0017983df54e48bb0ff1114e32c65c068b4bdbe3-rimg-w1200-h628-dced5927-gmir?v=1783245779 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays being held? - **A:** Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays takes place on Tue, 07 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Mt Cecil Rd, (Hayward's Hill) Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5381, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays? - **A:** Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays is organized by HUHANZ. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Behind the Scenes Tours - July School Holidays is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Upper Hutt, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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