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Unique family friendly activities

Top things to do in New Zealand for families

As a family-orientated country, New Zealand has all the ingredients to ensure you’ll have a relaxing holiday together. We have personally selected extraordinary local experiences for children of all ages. And our focus is on nature conservation and small-scale locally owned companies.

Go kayaking, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, sailing, fishing and more. With 15,000 kilometres of coastline, you don’t have to travel far to indulge in New Zealand’s beach lifestyle. Camp under the Milky Way. Soak up a bird’s-eye view of backcountry wilderness during an eye-opening helicopter ride.

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Get your heart pumping during a thrilling jet boat ride

Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience the world's most exhilarating jet boat ride

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Set sail in the Coromandel with family

Coromandel, New Zealand

Cruise past Mercury Bay and Cooks Beach before anchoring at Cathedral Cove

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Discover the underwater world of New Zealand’s best dive locations

Whangarei & Tutukaka Coast, New Zealand

Experience world-class underwater experiences for every level of diver

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Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat

Akaroa, New Zealand

Enjoy the ultimate experience with dolphins in their natural habitat

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Conquer the Fox Glacier Heli Hike

Franz Josef & Fox, New Zealand

Experience a helicopter ride and landing on a glacier

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Go rafting in the Paparoa National Park together with your family

Punakaiki, New Zealand

Be guided through the untamed natural wilderness of the Paparoa National Park and the Nile River Cave System

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Experience a different world underground

Waitomo, New Zealand

A 5-hour adventure, abseiling into the depths of the earth

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Zipline through stunning native forest with your family

Rotorua, New Zealand

Soar above three waterfalls on a total of four ziplines

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“I was lucky enough to experience Mount Aspiring National Park with a local company. It was truly unique, and I can’t recommend it enough.”

Brooke, Product Manager

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At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.