New Zealand, a Great Choice for Family Vacations

There are lots of places to see and plenty of things to do when vacationing in the amazing country of New Zealand. From swimming with the dolphins to taking a scenic boat cruise, New Zealand is sure to leave you with the best of memories of a delightful holiday. Whether it’s the bustling cities that you want or the quiet beaches on the North, the country has something for everyone.

Tours of all sorts are here

New Zealand is a fantastic place to visit with your family. There are plenty of hotels and resorts that provide children friendly facilities, as well as exciting tours and excursions that are specially designed for families with children.

Summer is as Fun as Winter

The country is blessed with a wonderful climate all year round. Summers can be a treat for kids who love the sand and water; there are plenty of beach activities to choose from, and once you hit the sand, time will slip away so easily. Winters are great too with many resorts providing family friendly skiing facilities.

Queenstown at the Center of the Alps

Originally a gold mining and farming town, the scenic town of Queenstown is beautifully positioned in the center of the Southern Alps, giving it a fantastic location. Popularly known as the adventure capital of New Zealand, it is renowned the world over as a fabulous tourist destination.
Most Lord of the Rings trilogy fans will love to visit the area close to Queenstown where the movie was shot. This location is breathtakingly beautiful with fern grottoes, streams and the magical, misty mountains. You will be experiencing the aura of the movie in real life, and what a treat for the kids!

Deep Freeze Minus the Antarctic

Of course, it doesn’t stop at Queenstown; the country is chock-full of fascinating and fun destinations that will delight parents and children alike.
Fox Glacier. Kids will love guided hiking on the extraordinary Fox glacier. There are many glacier tour companies that arrange a guided tours of this glacier.


Christchurch. Now you and the kids can experience Antarctica without having to go there. Visit the Antarctic Attraction at the International Antarctic Center for fun-filled activities on the snow and ice.

A Chopper Ride Over the Sounds

If a helicopter ride does not scare your kids, hop into one and enjoy the panoramic views of exquisite locations such as Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound. Depending on your preference, these helicopter rides can be a short 10-minute ride or longer.

Doing a Free Willy

The Bay of Islands offers fantastic activities that include watching dolphins, or if you’re up for a little adventure, swimming with them. Kids are guaranteed to have a superb time here.

Cool Lava

One of the favorite activities of tourists coming to New Zealand is to take a flight and relish the spectacular views of the volcanoes of the Tongariro National Park in the central North Island.

Kiwi Cuisine on a Harbor

A vacation to New Zealand will feel incomplete without a visit to the splendid city of Auckland. Here you can taste the best of New Zealand cuisine, go for yacht sailing or just relax by the wonderful Waitemata Harbor.