With fine weather forecast for an early Easter, and the camping gear having not seen the light of day all summer, we decided to check out the Paekakariki Holiday Ground for 2 nights over the long weekend. This is what we thought: What we liked: For us it was close to home – around 30… Read more »
An Itinerary for YOU
I love New Zealand and I love travelling around it with my family but the planning stage can be very time consuming. Let me help you by creating an itinerary that’s just for YOU and YOUR family. Whether it’s a long weekend or a couple of months, if you’re taking the kids, I know all… Read more »
Top Tips for tramping with kids (including overnight tramps)
Whether you’re living in or visiting New Zealand, it’s only when you get into the great outdoors that you really appreciate what a truly beautiful country this is. Not only is going for a walk free and great exercise, spending time outside can also bring families closer together (think; no screen time = conversations!) You might… Read more »
Top Tips for Camping with Kids
Whether you’re a seasoned camping family or just thinking about your first trip, there might be some tricks and tips below to help you prepare. Thank you to the Facebook community for sharing their ideas! Top Tips: Consider going with another family for part or all of your trip. This means you can share supplies… Read more »
Red Raven Spy Mission
Competition is now closed. Thanks to those that entered! ***Win a Red Raven Spy Mission courtesy of the Kids Spy Network*** The Red Raven Spy Mission can be carried out by your mini spy in any location. They will need a pencil or pen and access to the Kids Spy Network Headquarters’ website. This series… Read more »
Win an Adult Pass to the International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch
***Competition now closed***Win an adult pass to the International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch to cool down in the heat of the summer and see what life in the Antarctic is like. Enter here via the website, Facebook or Instagram page by: COMMENTING with another family activity/place you hope to visit this summer. You can also TAG someone into the Facebook post… Read more »
Family Pass to Whoa! Studio, Auckland
Win a family pass (2 adults & 3 kids) to Whoa! Studio, Henderson to see a Custards World live performance. Enter via the website, Facebook or Instagram page by: COMMENTING with another family activity/place in Auckland that is NOT on the website but should be (think great playground, cafe, walk etc). You can TAG someone into the Facebook post (not mandatory… Read more »
Family Pass to aMAZEme, Rotorua
Win 1 of 3 family passes (2 adults & up to 3 kids) to aMAZEme, Rotorua. Enter via the website, Facebook or Instagram page by: COMMENTING with another Rotorua activity/place listed on the Kids On Board website. Feel free to tag people and share this post with anyone else that might want to enter (not manadatory). Like or follow ‘Kids On Board NZ’ and… Read more »
Family Pass to Huka Prawn Park, Taupo
**Enteries are now closed and the winner has been notified, thank you to everyone that entered** Win a family pass (2 adults & up to 5 kids) to the Huka Prawn Park, Taupo. Enter via the website, Facebook or Instagram page by: COMMENTING with a family activity you hope to do over Easter. You can also TAG someone into… Read more »
Countdown till School Starts – Survival Guide!
The countdown till schools go back is on. It’s been a long break and if you’ve spent time at home looking after the kids, you may be wondering how you’re going to get through the last few days, especially if the weather’s been terrible! Have you considered turning the tables and getting them to come… Read more »