Destination Guide: Queenstown
Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand, but there's a lot more to it than adrenalin - and that is what makes Queenstown a fantastic family holiday destination.
Made To Share Kai Experiences Around NZ
Whether you're craving seafood (kaimoana), a traditional hāngī, famous New Zealand lamb and wine, a great pie, or golden fish and chips, there are brilliant ways for you to enjoy NZ's food, beyond the dinner table.
Now’s A Great Time To Visit New Zealand’s Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems
If you're looking to take a family holiday, mini-break, or even just a weekend, we’ve put together some of our favourite places to stay, eat and play so you can create wonderful memories with your family. We've picked some top iconic spots for you to visit - and also shared some of our favourite "don't miss" hidden spots - from all over our beautiful country. So no matter where you are headed, you can create wonderful family memories.
Mini Itinerary: 5 Days In Queenstown and Wānaka
The resort towns of Queenstown and Wānaka are year round destinations, synonymous with stunning scenery, picturesque lakes, fun and adventure. Find out our top picks for a 5 day holiday that you will never forget.
Destination Guide: Taupō
There’s plenty on offer year-round in Taupō, where families can discover all sorts of adventures including water activities on the magnificent Lake Taupō.
Mini Itinerary: 4 Days In Rotorua & Taupō
Rotorua and Taupō are two of the favourite getaway spots for Kiwis with a multitude of thrilling adventures, fun activities, amazing geothermal attractions, cultural influences and water-based experiences. Discover all there is to see and do with our four day itinerary for family fun.
Leave Your Comfort Zone To Explore New Zealand
Always thought you would love to try ziplining, jet boating, or another fun experience, but never quite got organised? Now is the perfect time for you and your family to give something new a try and step out of your comfort zone.try!
Holiday Like A Local – Kiwis Share Their Local Hidden Gems
Holiday like a local! We asked Kidspot families to tell us what their favourite 'hidden gem' local attraction or experience is that you should definitely do next time you're in their neck of the woods.
Destination Guide: Dunedin
From the first people to live in the Dunedin area, Kahui Tipua, around 1250 AD to sealers, whalers, and Scottish settlers, through to the modern-day students, all have contributed in creating a rich and varied history that can be explored on a Dunedin family holiday.
Kids Tell Us About Their Favourite Kiwi Holidays
Looking for some family holiday ideas but not sure where to start? We gathered up some Kiwi kids to tell us all about their favourite family getaways.
Destination Guide: Wānaka and Cromwell
Wanaka and Cromwell are beautiful places to visit year round with an abundance of fun family activities. Find out the top things to do, see, and stay on a family holiday there.
Mini Itinerary: 3 Days In Wellington
The coolest little capital in the world, Wellington is bursting with fun activities and attractions. Discover all there is to see and do with our three day itinerary for family fun.
Destination Guide: Rotorua
Rotorua is a hub of activity that is perfect for a fun family getaway. From thrill seeking adventures to stunning geothermal walks and cultural influences throughout the city, you'll want to come back over and over again.
Destination Guide: Waikato
The Waikato region's rolling green hills, bush-clad mountains, and surf beaches are host to amazing attractions for families to enjoy. Whether you're exploring underground wonders, Middle-earth movie magic, Hamilton city or the mighty Waikato River, there's plenty on offer.
Protected: Rediscover Three Margaret Mahy Classics
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Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel? | Book Review
How are Hairy Maclary, Scarface Claw, Zachary Quack and all their friends feeling? Lynley Dodd is back with a delightful board book designed to help little ones identify and express their emotions - Hairy Maclary and Friends How Do I Feel?
Book Review | Edmonds My First Cookbook
From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between, "Edmonds My First Cookbook" includes more than 90 recipes to instil a life-long love of baking and cooking. We gave mum of two, Katie, the chance to review the book and try out a couple of the recipes with her kids.
Upcycling | Paint A Kid’s Balance Bike
Update a balance bike with a colourful new look so that it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come with Resene upcycling for good.
The Notorious Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud | Kids Book Review
Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have outwitted their pursuers and escaped into the wilderness once more, and it’s not long before they become famous for their audacious heists across the Seven Kingdoms. Read what our Young Readers have to say about "The Notorious Scarlett and Browne".
Act by Kayla Miller | Kids Book Review
Olive is excited to start grade 6: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds! But when Olive finds out that a school policy is keeping some kids from going on the trip, she decides to act. Check out the book reviews from our Young Readers for "Act" by Kayla Miller.
Book Review | Edmonds More Food For Flatters
Edmonds Cookery Books have been in almost all New Zealand homes for over 100 years. With my youngest being in Year 13 and planning to leave home next year, it was the ideal time to give the new "Edmonds More Food For Flatters" cookery book a test run.
Protected: Supporting The Health Of Kids From Conception To Beyond
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Paint & Create Glow In The Dark Light Bulb Insects
Repurpose old, blown lightbulbs and create some cute decorative glow-in-the-dark critters. We asked Kidspot reader Katie and her gorgeous girls Ruby and Ella to create the project so we can follow along at home. They've provided step-by-step instructions plus a video below, on how to make your own glow-in-the-dark critters.
The Secrets of Cricket Karlsson | Kids Book Review
Winner of the prestigious Swedish August Prize 2020, The Secrets of Cricket Karlsson by Kristina Sigunsdotter is a bright, contemporary and fearless novel about an ordinary extraordinary eleven-year-old trying to win back her best friend and get her mother to stop sighing.
How To Create Your Own Blackboard City
Create your city buildings using wood offcuts and Resene Blackboard Paint and let the kids design windows and doors to their mini houses and skyscrapers with chalk to create their own mini city!
How To Create Your Own Geo Fluoro Pots
Take the geo look to the next level with this paint effect using Resene testpots. Choose colours to match your decor or make a statement - it's your choice!
New Book | The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a very young child. She is delighted to revisit this glorious magical world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of young readers.
Family Review: Kiwiherb Children’s Goodnight Chest Syrup
Hearing your child cough through the night can fill parents with dread during the winter months. Kiwiherb's new Children's Goodnight Chest Syrup works to soothe your little one's airways all night for a well-rested household. We gave Hayley, mum of two, the opportunity to review a winter wellness duo from the Kiwiherb range.
Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson | Kids Book Review
From bestselling author Terri Libenson, Remarkably Ruby is a story about how there’s more to everyone than meets the eye. Check out the book reviews from our Young Readers.
Rise Of The School For Good And Evil | Kids Book Review
The battle between Good and Evil begins in "Rise of the School for Good and Evil". Go back in time to the beginning and uncover the never-before-told events leading up to Sophie and Agatha’s dramatic arrival and the beginning of their epic fairy tale. Check out the book reviews from our Young Readers.