Nobody tells you that the hardest part of planning a trip to New Zealand is not the flight. It is choosing which version of the country your family gets to see. That is the real work behind a good New Zealand family vacation itinerary. And it is exactly what I want to walk you through […]

Australia and New Zealand, Family Vacations, Holidays

July 21, 2026

The Real New Zealand Family Vacation Itinerary: What to Do in Every Region, Age by Age

The Real New Zealand Family Vacation Itinerary: What to Do in Every Region, Age by Age - Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

You will not see both islands the way you picture them in your head, and the sooner you accept that, the sooner this trip stops feeling impossible. North Island vs South Island is the question every family asks me before they ask anything else about New Zealand. It’s usually somewhere around the third browser tab, […]

Australia and New Zealand, Family Vacations, Holidays, Multigenerational Vacations, Travel Tips

June 24, 2026

North Island vs South Island: The Real Answer for Families Who Cannot Do It All

North Island vs South Island: The Real Answer for Families Who Cannot Do It All - Tupou Bay, New Zealand

The New Zealand family travel itinerary most people plan is the reason most families come home exhausted. They rush from island to island, overschedule every day, and miss the moments that would have actually mattered. I have been planning trips to this extraordinary country for years, and I am here to tell you: New Zealand […]

Australia and New Zealand, Travel Guides

June 16, 2026

The New Zealand Family Travel Itinerary That Finally Gets Every Generation Right

The New Zealand Family Travel Itinerary That Finally Gets Every Generation Right - Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Golf Course

Are you always searching for an excuse to stay in your pj’s a little longer?? I am always ready to spend a few extra hours in my pajamas! And now we have an excuse with National Family PJ Day. I love having time to spend with my kids, as we all hang out in our […]

Family Vacations, National Days

November 14, 2024

National Family PJ Day: Let’s Celebrate!

Let’s Celebrate National Family PJ Day

Australia is one massive country. So, it makes sense that Australia is comprised of states and territories. However, how are you to know which states of Australia to visit on your next family vacation? Well, you can start by learning a little bit about each state and territory of Australia. Most people spend their vacation […]

Australia and New Zealand, Family Vacations, Holidays

September 10, 2024

The States of Australia – Which is Best for Your Family Vacation

The Different States of Australia – Which Ones are Best for Your Next Family Vacation

Have you always wanted to visit the land down under? Well, why not head out on an Australia and New Zealand vacation in the next year or two? Take the family and make a few memories you will never forget. There are so many things to do in Australia and New Zealand, so the options […]

Australia and New Zealand, Family Vacations, Trip Itineraries

June 19, 2023

Consider a 15 Day Australia and New Zealand Vacation

Consider a 15 Day Australia and New Zealand Vacation - Aerial View of Sydney, Australia

As you are considering a family vacation in New Zealand, and maybe Australia, you may be wondering how you will get around. Well, there are plenty of ways to travel in New Zealand. Some are better than others. Today, I am going to share the best ways to travel in New Zealand with your family. […]

Australia and New Zealand, Family Vacations, Multigenerational Vacations

May 1, 2023

Best Ways to Travel in New Zealand

Best Ways to Travel in New Zealand - Auckland Skyline

Are you the type of person who loves to experience the outdoors when traveling with family? If you are, then you will love all the hikes in New Zealand you can do during a family vacation. A hike in New Zealand can be a casual stroll. It can also be a days-long adventure filled with […]

Australia and New Zealand, Family Vacations, Multigenerational Vacations

January 28, 2023

Best Hikes in New Zealand

Best Hikes in New Zealand - Cathedral Cove

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