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New Zealand, also known as the ‘land of long white cloud’ is truly one of the most spectacular and magnificent places to visit in the world. It is a very small island nation with a mere 4.5 million population. New Zealand is primarily made up of two island masses, the north and south island.

The country is known for its picturesque landscape, exotic mountain ranges and an amazing coastline making New Zealand a perfect holiday destination for your family.

Why New Zealand?

Travellers often wonder if a destination would fit into their budget or there would be much to their taste there. Three reasons to put these doubts to rest when it comes to New Zealand…

Affordability — New Zealand is one of those places that are affordable and easy on your purse to visit, if you plan well in advance. It will surely be an extraordinary experience for the whole clan. Wide variety of places to visit and do — Though New Zealand is a relatively small country, they have more than quite a few places and memories guaranteed for a lifetime. It acts as a perfect holiday destination for a family because it has everything that’ll excite a group right from a 6 year old to a 60 year old, as they have everything to look forward to from spectacular beaches to their wonderful wildlife. Checkout what’s nearby too– Visiting New Zealand also gives you a great opportunity to visit the equally breathtaking countries in this continent right from the Fiji islands to Australia itself which is another reason why you should pack your bags to this beautiful country.

Things to do on a family trip to New Zealand

Road trips — New Zealand equals roadtrips. There is no better way to explore this fantastic destination than on road. With families, hiring a campervan is the easiest way to go around New Zealand. The country with its motel facilities makes it very convenient for road trip vacations. Road trips give families a leisurely vacation, with a chance to see the country at their own pace. Stargazing — This has to be the first on the list, without a doubt. Stargazing can be such a relaxing experience for anyone. It relaxes and puts one in a very happy state of mind. There is no better place than New Zealand that makes this activity such an amazing experience. Post the sunset, the skies come alive with the twinkling stars that are such a delight to watch. You may even catch the magnificent Southern Lights. Fan of treks? Walk or hike. We leave it to you! — The best thing about New Zealand is their amazing outdoors. They have trails that are accessible to all kinds of people right from a toddler to an old person. They have easy tracks to walk on which makes it an enjoyable experience. Nothing like catching up with life over a morning walk. Wildlife — New Zealand boasts of a wide range of wildlife species ranging from the famous fight less Kiwi to some of the other unique birds which can only be seen here. They also have three types of penguins which are to be found in the south island. This country is also fantastic for whale and dolphin watching which makes it a compelling place to visit especially for a family with kids. Adventure — Bungee jumping in New Zealand is one of the best in the world where you go down from a staggering 5000 feet. The best part about this is completely safe. A must to do activity for everyone and the experience lasts a lifetime for sure. There is also Jet boating which is sure to excite the youngsters in the family making New Zealand a perfect destination for adventure lovers. Museums- New Zealand has a couple of finest museums on offer for people who like to know about the country’s culture and heritage. The Museum for transport and technology in Auckland has plenty to offer for the kids and the Wanaka’s transport and toy museum is for all age groups. Food- Now coming to the most important part, Food. The cuisine in New Zealand is surely a delight for foodies, especially the non — veg lovers. Some of the must try food items here are the Pavlova, Hangi, to name a few. There is a fine balance of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Safety — Safety is one of the primary factors for any tourist travelling to a country which they don’t really know about. New Zealand is generally a very safe place to travel with an astonishingly low crime rate and also with very few endemic diseases making it a perfect ‘safe zone’ to travel.

Pack your bags and get on the next plane because an experience of a lifetime awaits at New Zealand!