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Backyard Travel Family sit on a rock at the Hokitika Gorge, with the swing bridge in the background. The crazy blue water shows that this really is one of the best things to do in Hokitka

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The best things to do in Queenstown with kids is Jet Boat with Go Orange. 3 year old Emilia squeals in delight as the jet boat zips down the Kawarau River, Queenstown, New Zealand

Epic Things to do in Queenstown with Kids: Adventurous, Free and Fun Activities for the Family

See this beautiful alpine lake on Lake Marian track, a great half way walk on the Milford Road Highway, Fiordland. You can even walk to Lake Marian with kids by Backyard Travel Family

Lake Marian Track Fiordland: Half Day Family Walk with Kids

Backyard Travel Family boys hold hands while they look lovingly at each other as they look over Lake Wakatipu and Bobs Cove in Queenstown, New Zealand

Bobs Cove Queenstown Walk

Beautiful reflections at Mirror Lakes, Fiordland, on the Milford Sound Road, by Backyard Travel Family

Beautiful Reflections at Mirror Lakes: Short Walk on the Milford Sound Road

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Faith in Fiordland Boat from Fiordland Historic Cruises: The boat sits on Lake Te Anau on a clear blue day

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Nathan from Backyard Travel Family sits an looks over the view over Lake Wanaka from the Rocky Mountain wanaka track

Incredible Wanaka Views: Diamond Lake Track and Rocky Mountain Wanaka (2 walks in One)

Hiking Roys Peak with Kids

5 beautiful Queenstown walks overlooking lakes and mountains, New Zealand

5 Best Walks in Queenstown

Beautiful view of a child cycling downhill from the winery on the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail on an autumn day

Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail

The Best Queenstown Family Accommodation: From Budget to Luxury

Backyard Travel Family hiking the Routeburn Track with kids

Hiking the Routeburn Track with Kids

Mother and daughter at the viewpoint of glacier on the Rob Roy Glacier track, a great Wanaka walk taking 3-4 hours

Rob Roy Glacier Track: Half Day Hike in Wanaka with glacier views and epic drive to trailhead

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Nathan finishes skiing in Queenstown in front of the Remarkables

First Time Skiing in Queenstown: Remarkables Ski Field

View up Lake Wanaka from Roys Peak New Zealand

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Nathan from Backyard Travel Family puts out his arms in excitement to be on the Go Orange Milford Sound Cruise

Milford Sound vs Doubtful Sound

Jen stands high up in the mountains on rocks overlooking Lake Hawea in the distance below on the Breast Hill track

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Backyard Travel Family / Practical Advice for active family holidays in New Zealand

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Coca Cola Lake
Lake Marian
Hooker Valley Track, Mt Cook
Woolshed Creek Overnight Hike
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