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Kids eat back country cuisine freeze dried meals at a hut, which is a great tramping food idea

Tramping Food Ideas for New Zealand hikes

The Best Things to do with kids in Tokyo

Hakuba Ski Travel Guide: The Best Family Ski Resort Japan

Best things to do in Ashburton and Mid Canterbury with Kids

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

Comprehensive Guide: Things to Do in Te Anau, Day Trips from Te Anau and Great Places to Stay

Tramping with Kids: A Guide on how to plan and keep safe

Tramping Gear List: Hiking Gear for Kids and Families

Backyard Travel Family sit in front of the Hooker Hut in Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand

Outdoor Gear Recommendations: What Backyard Travel Family use

Things to do in the Nelson Tasman Region

What its actually like to Hire a Campervan in New Zealand

Planning a trip to New Zealand: A Guide for First Timers to New Zealand

Backyard Travel Family get out the Beachcomber Cruises Picton Mailboat in the Marlborough Sounds, NZ

The Best Things to do in New Zealand with Kids

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

A sail boat visit the Maori Rock in Taupo, one of the best things to do in Taupo with kids

Things to do in Taupo with kids

Nathan finishes skiing in Queenstown in front of the Remarkables

First Time Skiing in Queenstown: Remarkables Ski Field

Marakopa Falls is one of the best things to do in Waikato, Waikato Region, New Zealand

The Best Things to do in Waitomo: Waikato, North Island, New Zealand

Sunset over Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, with orange hues lighting up the mountains taken from Gillespies Beach Fox Glacier West Coast NZ

Best Things to do on the West Coast

View up Lake Wanaka from Roys Peak New Zealand

The Best Things to Do in Wanaka New Zealand

Rotorua Family Guide: Things to do in Rotorua with Kids

Backyard Travel Family stand in front of a rhino on the Rhino Way aka Childrens Bay Walkway Akaroa

15 Incredible Things to Do in Akaroa

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