New Zealand 3 wks with 3 kids

Posted by margrietfischer (641 days ago)

We have booked a flight to Auckland at mid of December. Can anyone advise on a good route - must see's/do's?
I've been doing a lot of reading but am not sure what is the best to do in the three weeks that we've got.
I think Bay of Island is nice to do especially with the kids, and Rotorua, but what about going to the South Island too? Flying to Christchurch, driving up north or down to Queens town.
Is there anybody who has experience traveling through NZ with children of the same age (1,3 & 5y.)?
Thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by allynz (640 days ago)

Hire a car and start driving stopping at Whitcoulls at the airport to pick up a good map, lonely planet and a Jasons motel book. Apex Car Rentals are good - cheaper than Avis etc. Highly recommend Bella Vista motels and reasonably priced places to stay. If you are there from Xma you need to book ahead becasue the whole country goes on holiday. You can travel a long way in 3 weeks. If you can't do it all the South Island is the most New Zealand. Drive from Christchurch down through the lakes to Queenstown and up the west coast crossing to the hot spas at Hamner Springs and back to Chch via the Whale Watching in Kaikoura.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by hkbruce (638 days ago)

If you have kids, make sure you spend some time in Rotorua and Taupo as great things for families to see and do, some good websites for accomodation is aatravel and jasons websites, also check out www.ratestogo.co.nz and www.wotif.co.nz for last minute bookings, but December is heavily booked in the holiday areas. Bay of Islands is a stunning part of the country and again lots to do and see for families. Enjoy

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by forest (542 days ago)

send me an email I have a whole list on things to do which I prepared for numerous friends over the years! I am biased South island is tops. www.evills.com with kids its easier to have a base

(I am based in Singapore)