New Zealand is on many people's bucket lists. It's a great place to travel with children.
With child-friendly activities on offer throughout the country, parents won't have a problem keeping their children entertained from Auckland to the South Island Whether children are interested in volcanoes and waterfalls or museums and glow worms, New Zealand has a lot to offer.
Forge new connections on your next adventure with the latest advice from our weekly newsletter.New Zealand is a safe place to live. This is a great place for family travel because of the many outdoor attractions. Those traveling with young children will be able to find baby changing facilities that are easy to find. Many cafes and restaurants are family-friendly, providing toys and high chairs, and there are stroller- accessible walks in many of the national parks.
While kids under five can participate in many of the activities for free, you will have to pay for older children in New Zealand. Renting a car is the best way to get around since public transport can be difficult. Children should wear rash shirts while swimming in New Zealand due to the harsh sun.
Kids will love going to the top of the Sky Tower, which is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. Visitors can see the city and the Gulf from the top of the building. Many kids love to jump on the glass panels that offer a view of the street below. The Sky Tower has a lot of activities for children during school holidays.
There is a hot water beach in the Coromandel. Visitors can dig a hole in the sand to build a hot pool. Hot water quickly fills the holes. Adding cold water from the sea is the next step. It makes it possible to go to the beach in cooler weather.
The set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films is a must visit for any fans of the films and books, and children will be delighted by the doors in the hillside. Families will be able to have a drink and explore the set. Tours leave from Mata Mata.
The Museum of New Zealand in Wellington is known for its interactive exhibits. There is a lot for children to see and do at this place. There are two Discovery Centres with play-based exhibitions for kids under 12 and Story Place has three Storytelling and play sessions a day. Children and their parents will be fascinated by the regular exhibits, which are easy to navigate.
The Waitomo Caves are famous for their stalagmites and stalactites, as well as their glow worms. Children can feel like they are in another world walking through the caves. One cave is accessible for strollers and there is a boat ride through the caves.
If you want to see volcanoes in action in New Zealand, you'll want to go to Rotorua. The town center has a free park called Kuirau Park where families can see bubbling mud, colorful lakes, and a lot of steam. For a longer experience or for those with a particular interest in volcanoes, you can go to theWaimangu Volcanic Valley.
Kaikoura is a great place to see whales and dolphins. There are sperm whales diving, playful dolphins and seals, as well as a range of birdlife, off the rugged coast of the South Island.
The Bay of Islands is a great place to whale-watch for families with younger children. The surroundings are beautiful in the summer and a range of whale species can be seen all year around.
It is a great place to visit with children if you are visiting New Zealand. Animals can be seen on the wildlife cruise along Milford Sound.
The views through the immense cliffs are awe-inspiring. The best option for families is to self-drive to the sound and stay there for the night.
The Southern Alps are a great place for little ones to learn to snowboard. Coronet Peak is just out of town and has a range of family-friendly slopes and activities. If parents want to do some serious skiing on their own, there is a kids club on site.
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