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Nathan and Kipton from Backyard Travel Family lie on their Monstamat camping mat before bed

The Ultimate Family Camping Checklist and Recommendation Guide

View of Picton Harbour from the Marlborough Sounds

20 Things to do in Picton

Jen and Emilia from Backyard Travel Family sit in the awning of their tent, reading a magazine under the trees

16 Top Tips for Camping with Kids and Loving It!

The Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids: Birthday and Christmas Gift Ideas for Adventurous Kids

Father and son look at visit the Christchurch Gondola, with epic views overlooking the Canterbury Coastline, New Zealand

Christchurch Attractions and Activities: City Exploration and Outdoor Adventures

Long exposure of Purakaunui Falls in the winter, Catlins NZ

Beautiful and Breathtaking Things to Do in the Catlins

Backyard Travel Family overlook the Lyttelton Harbour from the Sign of the Bellbird, Christchurch, New Zealand

42 Free Things to Do in Christchurch with Kids and Families

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

Unique Accommodation New Zealand: 20 100% Kiwi owned, Off the Beaten Track family properties to WOW you

Amazing kids room at the Rydges Hotel Rotorua, some of the best cheap accommodation in Rotorua for family

Cheap Accommodation in Rotorua for Family: Spoil your kids, not your bank balance

Flying with a baby, a mother smiles at her daughter on the way to her international flight

How to survive a long haul flight: Flying with a baby, toddler and kids

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

New Zealand Family Road Trip Itinerary: South Island Holiday with Kids

three children cross the boardwalk on the tama lakes track in tongariro national park

New Zealand North Island Family Itinerary: The Best Things to do in the North Island with kids

Nathan about to hit the large downhill on the new Conical Thrill Waterslide, Hanmer Springs

The Best Things to Do in Hanmer Springs

Kayaker paddling around Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve, Northland, New Zealand

Your Guide to the Best Things to do in Northland with Kids

Beautiful sandy beach, on a perfectly sunny day at Oriental Bay, Wellington

Free things to do in Wellington with kids

Guide to Planning your Family Campervan Holiday in New Zealand

Nathan from Backyard Travel Family practicing his pizza on the learner slope at Mt Hutt, Canterbury, New Zealand

A Day in Ski School at Mt Hutt: A Detailed Guide to Skiwiland and Kea Club

Backyard Travel Family walking hand in hand, checking out the many things to do in Lake Tekapo with kids in winter // Mackenzie Region, Canterbury, New Zealand

A Weekend in Tekapo with Kids: Top things to do with Family

New Zealand can be expensive at times, but it really does depend on what you do. Check out our basic costs so you can work out how much it will actually cost when you travel here in New Zealand I Backyard Travel Family

How much does it cost to travel in New Zealand? Backyard Travel Family’s Guide to Basic Costs

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