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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

Things to do in Queenstown with Kids (Updated August 2026) Queenstown, how I love you. I can still remember my first trip here, whisking my

French Ridge Hut: The one with a loo with a view

French Ridge Hut: Advanced hike to Mountain Vistas I’ve had this hut on my bucket list for a couple of years and I’m stoked that

Backyard Travel Family stand in front of family friendly Aspiring Hut in Mt Aspiring National Park

Aspiring Hut: Beautiful family friendly hut in Mt Aspiring National Park

Aspiring Hut: Beginners hike Naturally beautiful landscape, just like it should, be in the incredible Mt Aspiring National Park Aspiring Hut is a fabulous beginners

Red Brewster Hut sits on the alpine ledge as sunset with mountains set in the background

Is this the South Islands most epic hut? Brewster Hut, Wanaka

Brewster Hut, Wanaka, South Island Brewster Hut had been on my bucket list for so long and I have to say, it totally lived up

Isthmus Peak, Wanaka: An alternative to Roys Peak

Isthmus Peak Track Wanaka The Isthmus Peak Track is an incredible Wanaka hike in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. Less famous than the

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

Breast Hill Track, Wanaka: A Challenging Day Walk with Panoramic Views

Breast Hill Lake Hawea I’m going to go out on a limb here and confess that I love this walk (Breast Hill) more than

Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail

Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail The Lake Dunstan New Zealand Cycle Trail is New Zealand’s newest bike trail which opened in May 2021 and is turning

The Best Queenstown Family Accommodation: From Budget to Luxury

Best Family Accommodation: Queenstown NZ Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most popular travel destinations and if you’ve ever seen photos, then you will understand why.