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 »
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 »
***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 »
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 »
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 »
**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 »
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 »
**This competition has now been drawn and the lucky winner has been notified. Thank you to everyone who entered** Win a family pass (2 adults & 3 kids) to Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch to see gorillas, giraffes, kiwi and cheetah to name just a few of the animals. Enter via the website, Facebook or Instagram page… Read more »
Before you go: Check the traffic and weather for your trip, can you avoid potential traffic hotspots? A bit of a detour can be quicker than crawling in slow moving traffic. Plan stops according to the weather and don’t forget to keep gumboots and raincoats handy so you can still get out of the car… Read more »
Travelling in the car is tedious. Games that need nothing other than your voice, sometimes eyes and always imagination work best for road trips, especially if you have kids that get carsick! Lots of games can be adapted to suit younger/older kids. If competitions are liable to start in-car-fighting, eliminate this aspect (suggestions below). NOTE… Read more »
