5 Fun Things To Do in Christchurch with Kids

Christchurch is the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island, and we love any excuse to visit! It’s an easy, family-friendly base for South Island road trips and a great city break in its own right, especially with kids.

We’re not locals, but over the last few years we’ve visited several times with little ones at very different ages - from a tiny 3-month-old to toddlers and preschoolers - to see family and explore more of Christchurch with kids.

Queenstown with Little Kids - Why It’s a Must-Do Family Trip in NZ

I’ve taken my daughter to Queenstown twice now, and it’s one of my favourite places in New Zealand to visit with young kids. The first time we went was just before she turned two (gotta make the most of those free flights for under 2's!), and we made a big family trip of it with my two sisters, brother-in-law and nephew. More recently, we went again just before she turned four as part of a South Island roadie with my mum - and to my surprise, so many activities were still free or super affordable for her.

If you’re looking for a destination that’s scenic, relaxing, adventurous and family-friendly, Queenstown ticks all the boxes. Here's everything we loved, plus a bunch of tips if you're thinking of going with your own little explorer/s.

A Magical Winter Day in Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting somewhere so surreal it feels like another world - where waterfalls tumble down sheer cliffs and misty mountains disappear into the clouds - Milford Sound in New Zealand is that place.

There’s a stillness here that makes you feel small in the best possible way, and deeply grateful just to witness it.

My daughter and I recently did the most incredible winter day trip with Southern Discoveries, and I can’t recommend it enough - especially if you’re travelling with little ones and want a stress-free experience without the need to drive.

Top Things to do in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand | Family Travel Tips

Lake Tekapo is the perfect place to go for a quick family getaway in the South Island of New Zealand. The glacier-fed blue lake is absolutely beautiful and surrounded by picturesque snow-capped mountains.

Top 10 Things to do in Dunedin, New Zealand

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and oozes an old-school charm, has an interesting history, amazing architecture, gorgeous harbour views, and offers a plethora of wildlife and nature to explore.

West Coast Road Trip: New Zealand's Incredible Hidden Gems

Rich in wilderness and epic natural landscapes, the West Coast in the South Island is the longest and least populated region of New Zealand. Vast mountain ranges and native forest meet alongside the endless big blue ocean.

Top Ten things to do in (& around) Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is an insanely beautiful place but, more than just pretty, it’s got a wild heart. There are so many amazing outdoor activities to try, adrenaline rushes to be had and ways to push yourself right out of your comfort zone and feel really, truly alive. Not only that, but Queenstown boasts some dang delicious food and gorgeous views too. Pretty much, it’s awesome and you should definitely be excited about going there.

Ultimate JUCY World South Island Getaway

Road tripping in a JUCY campervan and exploring new places in the South Island of New Zealand, cruising the majestic Milford Sound and living it up in Queenstown? YES, PLEASE.

Where to Eat in Queenstown: 8 Foodie Hot Spots & Eateries

Queenstown is a small but mighty tourist town in the South Island, jam-packed full of delicious eateries and foodie hot spots to fill your trip (and you up too).

New Zealand Bucket List: South Island Edition

The South Island of New Zealand is a paradise for adventure travellers, offering magnificent mountains, fiords, wildlife, glaciers and everything in between.

Known for its bucket list activities, there is no shortage of unforgettable must-do things to do.
Here are ten of my top picks if you're heading to the South Island.

24 Hours on Stewart Island - New Zealand’s Southern Secret

Despite being a Kiwi myself, I’d never met anyone who’d actually been to Stewart Island before my trip in 2018 with Stray. I knew very little about it - aside from the fact that you could go cage-diving with Great White Sharks! But now that I’ve experienced the magic of this place firsthand, I can confidently say there’s so much more to it than that.

One Week South Island Jucy Road Trip

My latest trip to the South Island was all thanks to Jucy World as I was the winner of their ultimate #JUCYWINTER getaway! I was incredibly excited - I had never won anything before and had always wanted to experience road tripping around New Zealand in a campervan (I LOVE being a tourist in my own country!).

Travel Bloggers reveal their favourite places in New Zealand

From sand to snow, beaches, mountains, rainforests, desert, glaciers and geysers - you name it, we have it. New Zealand is an absolute dream to travel and I am forever grateful and proud to call this beautiful country my home.

I've teamed up with eight awesome female travel bloggers from around the world to reveal our favourite places in New Zealand, and why they should totally be on your travel itinerary when coming here too.

Ultimate New Zealand South Island Road Trip with Stray

I recently experienced the most epic road trip in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand with Stray.

I travelled the South Island for three weeks, exploring so many new places off the beaten path, doing Kiwi-typical adrenalin pumping activities and making new Straymates from all over the world - I had the best time!

Franz Josef, New Zealand Travel Guide

I visited Franz Josef recently while travelling with Stray - an adventurous New Zealand travel company with flexible Hop-On Hop-Off guided bus routes, and it was one of the top highlights of my time in the South Island.

Incredible Funyak Must-Do Tour from Queenstown, New Zealand

I recently did one of the most incredible tours from Queenstown with Dart River Adventures. Based in Glenorchy, I went on their Funyak tour (inflatable kayaks/canoes) which was so much fun and incredibly scenic, floating down Dart River in literal Lord of the Rings locations.