Planning a trip to Auckland with Kids? Top family travel blogger, Marcie in Mommyland, shares the most kid-friendly Auckland attractions. Click here now!!
New Zealand is a beautiful country located in the South Pacific famous for its varied landscape of breathtaking mountains, lakes, glaciers, and beaches. We decided to take the kids on an adventure and I can’t wait to share everything with you guys. We were making our way from Australia and the kids were so excited to get surfing. I did…
Embrace the vertigo—the view from these skywalks, glass bridges, and see-through observation decks from the Alps to the Grand Canyon are worth it.
Heading to New Zealand with kids? Looking for a manageable 16-day itinerary? This one's packed with awesome things to do in New Zealand!
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium is not just for kids, although it is definitely a hit with children. As an adult, I am intrigued by exhibits about the original Antarctica explorations, captivated by penguins, enchanted
New Zealand Travel Inspiration: Kitekite Falls in Auckland, New Zealand. Visit Kitekite Falls and Piha Beach for a perfect day trip from Central Auckland.
Things to do on Waiheke Island | Travel guide blog post on the best things to do in Waiheke Island as a day trip from Auckland or weekend break
The lively market town of Matakana and the marine reserve of Goat Island lie just an hour north of Auckland. On this tour, paddle out to Goat Island in a Clearyak (a glass-bottomed canoe), spot tropical fish and rays swimming beneath you, and tuck into a tasty fish and chips lunch. Along the way, visit the famous Matakana Village Farmers' Market and stop at various artisan shops and foodie hotspots.
Plan the ultimate visit to Western Australia with itinerary ideas, travel tips and things to do in Perth and the entire state of Western Australia.
Things to do on Waiheke Island | Travel guide blog post on the best things to do in Waiheke Island as a day trip from Auckland or weekend break
Located on the North Island of New Zealand is the happening city of Auckland. You can find many cool and free indoor activities in Auckland. Auckland Central, Auckland CBD, and Queen Street are all busy, touristy, and popular places to visit. They are filled with shops, tattoo parlors, and book stores. You can also find bars, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses. Most of the indoor activities mentioned on this list are located within walking distance of the above areas, and some are located a short transit ride away. Free things to do in Auckland are endless, and new festivals and events are always popping up. Exciting educational places that offer free activities for kids over the school holidays exist too. The activities I've included on the list below will ensure you still have fun regardless of the weather outside. If the weather is holding up, there are also some great outdoor activities to do north of Auckland as well.
Planning a trip to New Zealand? We've come up with a list of our favourite unusual things to do in Auckland - from quirky places to eat, cool bars to drink in and unique things to see, And they are all easily accessible from the CBD.
Planning a trip to New Zealand? We've come up with a list of our favourite unusual things to do in Auckland - from quirky places to eat, cool bars to drink in and unique things to see, And they are all easily accessible from the CBD.
Explore the best night markets in Bangkok for families and kids. This fun, unique atmosphere is an experience you will not want to miss!
Planning a trip to Auckland with Kids? Top family travel blogger, Marcie in Mommyland, shares the most kid-friendly Auckland attractions. Click here now!!
Need inspiration for Sydney weekend getaways? I've got 15 fabulous Sydney weekenders for you right here. These short trips from Sydney are sure to please!
Plan an epic family getaway to New Zealand in 2024! Discover the top 10 kid-friendly attractions, from enchanting chocolate factories to fascinating worm farms.
New Zealand is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the world. Stunning nature, interesting history, Maori culture, easy access to glaciers, mesmerizing volcanoes and amazing beaches. We have traveled a month with our then 1-year-old in a campervan, and share our experiences with you below to help you plan an unforgettable holiday in New Zeland with kids.
New Zealand makes the perfect destination for your family-friendly holiday. Here is our comprehensive guide to your next family getaway to New Zealand.
Heading to New Zealand with kids? Looking for a manageable 16-day itinerary? This one's packed with awesome things to do in New Zealand!
Things to do on Waiheke Island | Travel guide blog post on the best things to do in Waiheke Island as a day trip from Auckland or weekend break
✅ Goat Island Marine Reserve is a real New Zealand gem. Use this guide to make your visit to Goat Island extra special!
How to spend a day in the Waitākere Ranges amongst gorgeous sub tropical rainforest, volcanic sand beaches, and nearly hidden waterfalls.
This getting around Sydney guide aims to help you hit the ground running when you arrive and assist you to maximise your enjoyment of this beautiful city.
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Things to do on Waiheke Island | Travel guide blog post on the best things to do in Waiheke Island as a day trip from Auckland or weekend break
Waiheke Island may be a short ferry ride from Auckland but as the saying goes: it’s a world away. Here old-school beach shacks share the same stunning views…
The best kid-friendly pubs in Auckland. Playgrounds, climbing walls, colouring-in and more, let the whole family relax with amazing food and fun!
A day trip from Te Anau to Milford Sound should include sites such as The Chasm, Mirror Lakes, Lake Marian, or other sites depending on personal preference.
The Ōtuataua Stonefields show how some of the first Polynesian settlers adapted to their new environment.
Sandflies or Torneoedos? Skiing or surfing? Cheap or expensive? Your complete guide to discovering when is the best time to visit New Zealand in 2024!
After getting a taste for Australia in 2008, I really wanted to go back and road trip the west coast, escape the cities and experience
Last week I had to go to Auckland for work. It's a one hour flight from Wellington, so it's a nice getaway. My parents live in Auckland, and my older son is also up there, studying at university. Mum and I share our love of sewing and quilting, so we visited a few quilt shops while I was there. We both want to make the Sue Spargo needle case on the cover of the latest Inspirations magazine, so we each bought wool felt and ribbons. Mum's pile is on the left, and mine is on the right (incase you couldn't guess). I found the perfect backing fabric for my Peacock at Sunset tapestry so I was happy about that. It just happens to be Kaffe Fassett of course. I'm going to take it to Nancy's Stitch Studio to be stretched and turned into a cushion/pillow. They do a great job and it will be much better than I could do myself. Mum showed me her latest EPP creation. It's one of the variations of the Mischief Quilt designed by Karen Tripp. You can find the pattern, templates and paper pieces on Karen's website DIY Addict website here. Mum is also working on the butterfly quilt by Elizabeth Hartman. It's called Lepidoptera and mum finds that amusing because she used to work in the zoology department of Otago University and knew the Greek/Latin names of many animals and creatures. I've supplied a lot of the bright fabrics for the butterflies because mum's stash is mainly florals. Now I'm home and back to hand quilting my Possum Magic quilt. This quilt was made by a group of friends in a round robin. You can read more about it here. I want to enter it into our national symposium which is in October, but entries close on 13 June so I need to work on it every day. The class placements for Symposium were announced this week and I got into all of my first choices so I'm very happy about that. I'll be taking classes with Jen Kingwell, Chris Jurd and Deborah Louie. There's so many other things I want to finish before then though!
Discover the best and cheapest ways to travel around New Zealand - from hop on hop off buses to renting a campervan completely free!
