| New Zealand is a popular holiday destination for | | | | these natural settings with hikes, mountain biking and |
| families with its extensive array of land and water | | | | kayaking. Tongariro National Park in the central North |
| based activities and attractions. Organised holiday | | | | Island has fantastic hiking and walking tracks suitable |
| activities take a lot of pressure off mum and dad | | | | for the whole family. Kayak around the coastal bays |
| when it comes to entertaining the kids by offering a | | | | of the Abel Tasman National Park located at the top |
| great mix of individual family time and active activity | | | | of South Island or take the family mountain biking |
| time. | | | | around Mt Cook's National Park also situated in the |
| Check the following popular NZ family holiday activities. | | | | South Island. |
| Theme and Leisure Parks | | | | Whale Watching |
| Kids and parents will love a day of fun and action at | | | | Whale watching is an unforgettable experience to |
| one of the many theme and leisure parks located | | | | share with your family, with the opportunity to view |
| across New Zealand. Check out Rotorua's Agrodome, | | | | these magnificent mammals up close in their natural |
| world famous for its interactive sheep show. Explore | | | | environment. Whale Watch in Kaikoura, located on the |
| Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater | | | | East Coast of the South Island takes groups out to |
| World in Auckland. Dive into the fun at Splash Planet in | | | | view whales, dolphins, seals and albatross. |
| the Hawke's Bay with water slides and swimming | | | | Farm Tours |
| pools, or try panning for gold at Shanty Town in the | | | | Most urban families don't get the opportunity to see |
| West Coast of NZ's South Island. | | | | many farm animals, therefore farm tours offer a great |
| Mineral Pools | | | | way to get up close and personal with a range of |
| Unwind and relax with the kids at one of New | | | | animals such as cows, sheep, deer and pigs. Take off |
| Zealand's mineral pool destinations. Alpine Springs Hot | | | | on the quad bikes; enjoy horse treks and sheep |
| Pools at Lake Tekapo in the South Island offers | | | | shearing displays. Akaroa Farm Tours in the South |
| outdoor pools of varying temperatures to soak in. | | | | Island showcases sheep shearing at its best and No.8 |
| Another family favourite is Taupo's DeBretts Hot | | | | Farm Tour in Tauranga in the North Island offer full and |
| Springs Spa offering hot pools and a water | | | | half day trips of real working farms. |
| playground. | | | | Your family will have the time of their life while |
| National Parks | | | | travelling in New Zealand with many safe and family |
| New Zealand has 14 National Parks located across | | | | friendly activities and attractions located across the |
| the North and South Island. Enjoy a day or two in | | | | country to experience. |