New Pacifica pirate ship ride opens at Rainbow's End

Friday 24 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 2:34pm

A new 13m-long pirate ship ride named Pacifica has opened at Rainbow's End. The attraction can carry 50 passengers and swings 75 degrees to each side. This new ride arrives eight years after the original pirate ship was demolished.

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1. 1NewsFri 24 Oct 2025, 11:30am

   New Pirate Ship ride sets sail at Rainbow's End (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 24 Oct 2025, 11:48am

   'Arrrr you brave enough?’ An iconic Rainbow's End thrill ride is back (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 24 Oct 2025, 2:34pm

   Rainbow’s End pirate ship ride returns after 8 years – and what it’s like on board (opens in new tab)