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Top Tips to Keep the Kids Entertained on the Road

Are you planning a road trip across New Zealand with your family? If you're worried about keeping the kids entertained and avoiding the relentless "Are we there yet?"—fear not!

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Franz Josef Glacier

Top 5 Glacier Tours and Walks in New Zealand

A visit to a glacier is a must-do while you are on a road trip around New Zealand. New Zealand is home to over 3,000 glaciers, the majority of which are mostly located on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps on the South Island. They are natural wonders which will leave you speechless. To help you choose which glacier to visit first, we have selected 5 stunning glaciers that are accessible to all.

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The Most Gram Worthy Places in New Zealand

While we can't help you with moody captions, our guide showcases the top photo spots to visit on your New Zealand road trip from north to south.

Arrowtown

Autumn in New Zealand: Best Places to Visit

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to explore New Zealand. The landscape transforms into a canvas of vibrant colours, it must be seen to be believed!

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Hiring Baby Seats in New Zealand

Guide to hiring a baby seat for your rental car. Learn about the New Zealand laws around child restraints and how to choose a suitable seat for your child.

View of Queenstown NZ, Outdoor Adventure Capital

Queenstown Road Trip 4-5 Day Itinerary

Are you planning a trip to Queenstown? This road trip itinerary is here to help you plan the ultimate Queenstown adventure.

View of Queenstown, New Zealand

Road Trip: Christchurch to Queenstown 7-Day Itinerary

A road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown is a fantastic way to discover the highlights of the South Island.

Christchurch settlement nested in hills

Road Trip Highlights from Christchurch to Akaroa

Find road trip highlights, attractions, things to do & what to see when travelling from Christchurch to Akaroa via the Banks Peninsula.

Wellington sign on a hill

Road Trip: Auckland to Wellington via Central Plateau, 2-3 Days

A road trip from Auckland to Wellington is a fantastic way to see the North Island. This 2-3-day itinerary takes approximately 9 hours of non-stop travel, which equates to roughly 719 km of distance.

Blue door at the Hobbiton Shire

Road Trip: Auckland to Hobbiton, 2-3 days (Return)

A road trip from Auckland to Hobbiton is a must-do if you are visiting the North Island.

Shot of Coromandel from the forest out to the ocean

Road Trip: Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula Itinerary for 3-days (Return)

A road trip to the Coromandel Peninsula is a must-do for anyone looking for beautiful beaches, dense misty rain forests with stunning waterfalls, and possibly finding a wild Kiwi bird.

The Cape Reinga Lighthouse over looking the ocean with a blue sky

Road Trip: Auckland to Cape Reinga 5-Days (Return)

A road trip from Auckland to Cape Reinga will bring you behold ancient kauri, gaze on endless untouched beaches, visit beautiful vineyards and olive groves, soak up some history and culture.

Child with head out car window

Top Tips to Keep the Kids Entertained on the Road

Are you planning a road trip across New Zealand with your family? If you're worried about keeping the kids entertained and avoiding the relentless "Are we there yet?"—fear not!

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