Kids & Families

Travelling in/to New Zealand with your kids?

Explore the articles below, and also check out these South Island suggestions in our Facebook group.

A kid holding some insects while his brother helps her in Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary.

New Zealand

The best things to do in New Zealand with kids, based on location

Woman aiming laser tag gun in dark arena with neon decorations.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

Laser tag in Auckland: The ultimate list of places to play!

Picture frame at one of Auckland's beautiful beaches.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

The Best Family-Friendly Walks in Northern Auckland – sure to be a hit with the kids!

Children looking through a glass in International Antarctic Centre.

Canterbury · Christchurch

30 amazing things to do in Christchurch with kids

A young girl in a blue and white dress running through a field of lavender in flower.

Otago · Wānaka

16 fun things to do in Wānaka with kids

Two kids and adults behind them standing beside the railings of a ship while sailing on a calm lake.

Otago · Queenstown

21 exciting things to do in Queenstown with kids: Family-friendly fun

A family with their toddler enjoying the blue swimming pool.

Canterbury · Hanmer Springs

14 things to do in Hanmer Springs with kids: Fantastic family fun

Children having great fun while bouncing balls at Chipmunks Playground.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

The best indoor playgrounds Auckland has on offer

Two slide tubes with orange protective cover on top is connected by a smaller tube, while the lower section is attached to another protective cover with access leading to the ground. The play structure is supported by green-painted metal poles designed to resemble bamboo.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

9 of the best Auckland playgrounds – Family-approved!

A dad holding his daughter by the shoulder as they watch a lizard in a museum.

Hawke's Bay · Napier & Hastings

11 awesome things to do in Napier with kids

Kids playing on the garden with narrow walkways and plants intricately designed with to form a pattern.

Hamilton · Waikato

Things to do in Hamilton with kids

Kids playing in the playground of a pub in Auckland.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

The best kid-friendly pubs in Auckland: Playgrounds, pizza, pints & more!

Young girl in a ponytail holds a lamb near her face.

Bay of Plenty · Rotorua

16 unmissable things to see and do in Rotorua with kids

A family sitting outside at a concern, enjoying a meal at a table with the stand in the background.

Auckland · Regional Auckland

28 epic things to do with kids in Auckland