No family vacation would be complete without any preparations made for the enjoyment of the kids. In fact, keeping the children entertained while on a trip can be very challenging. However, New Zealand has a considerable list of places that would surely capture the hearts of these picky customers.
The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park is a stunning wilderness area which is about 30 minutes from downtown Auckland. The place is a real treat for those interested in rare flora and fauna. Activities would include surfing, walking and environmental education. Special features include the Waitakere Tramline and the Rainforest Express. Waitakere is a popular holiday region for the family whether it is summer or winter.
Located next to the Agrodome just off State Highway 5 outside Rotorua is an interesting place called the Zorb Rotorua. It is basically a large inflatable ball that guests climb into with up to three people “traveling” in the same zorb. The experience is actually fabulous tumbling against a soft bouncy surface as the 15-foot diameter ball is rolled down a hill.
Rainbow Springs is comprised of three attractions including the Farm and the World of Bees. Springs and streams teeming with wild trout as well as the Kiwi bird can be openly observed in the Rainbow Spring itself. The Rainbow Farm is both an entertaining and amusing experience that offers action-packed shows that are richly informative. The amazing live Bee Wall can be seen at the Rainbow World of Bees. Honey making demonstrations, tastings and a full range of natural bee products are readily seen and observed.
The Tamaki Maori Village offers a cultural experience that is not like any other. A visit to this place is a cultural journey back onto the Marae. It is an experience to know as to how the Maori lived in ancient times.
New Zealand’s Splash Planet is the country’s first themed water park. It has a range of rides and activities suitable for all ages including both water-based and non water-based attractions. Some attractions however, are seasonal.
The Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand is one of the most fascinating national museums in the world. All things related to New Zealand are housed under one roof. It is part natural history, part cultural history and part art museum.
Skiing and snowboarding in Canterbury, New Zealand is made more exciting and pleasurable at the Mt. Hutt Ski Area. It offers big family weekends during July and September. Kids ski programs are offered during school holidays.
The Puzzling World found at the Main Highway of Wanaka caters to both adults and children. It is a distinct attraction that specializes in everything puzzling and puzzling eccentricity. All its illusion rooms are inside and are therefore not weather-dependent.
Taupo is a tourist resort built on the shores of a great volcanic crater lake. One of its most outstanding attractions is the tandem skydiving which allows children as young as 2 and adults as old as 80. Surely with the host of activities that can be done, kids would have no reason to complain while in New Zealand.