Wellington Family Tours & Vacation Packages

This 10-day trip works well for families with children ages 5+, starting in Wellington at Te Papa Museum before heading to Huka Falls where 220,000 liters of water surge through a volcanic gorge every second. Kids can try hands-on Pounamu jade carving workshops in Rotorua, take an optional tour through Hobbiton Movie Set filming locations, and cruise out to the famous Hole in the Rock formation in the Bay of Islands. You'll stay in comfortable hotels across nine nights while learning about Māori culture through performances at Te Aronui a Rua meeting house and seeing the world's largest ceremonial war canoe at Waitangi.

This 8-day North Island trip works well for families with kids aged 5+, with activities that keep everyone interested. You'll cruise through Waitomo Caves to see the glowworms lighting up the darkness, then head to Huka Falls where 220,000 litres of water cascade every second. At Te Puia in Rotorua, the Te Pō Indigenous Experience includes cultural performances and hāngī-inspired cuisine. Optional trips to Hobbiton's movie sets and Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach are available if you want to add more.

Families aged 5+ can check out Auckland's Mission Bay waterfront and ride the iconic Wellington Cable Car to viewpoints at Mt. Victoria. Get an exclusive after-hours tour at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland to see bubbling mud pools and the colorful Champagne Pool. Stays are in centrally located 4- and 5-star hotels across Auckland, Rotorua, and Wellington with group sizes of 20-48 travelers.

Perfect for families aged 5+, this tour includes hands-on cultural experiences like pavlova-making demonstrations at Lake Tekapo. A traditional Māori feast at Te Pā Tū features forest kai horotai canapés and a three-course dinner. Visit the New Zealand Maritime Museum's America's Cup exhibition in Auckland. Spot seals during Lake Manapouri jet boating. A gourmet barbecue with farm show at Walter Peak is included. Stay at eco-friendly Ocean View Retreat in Punakaiki with waterfront dining. Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound from North to South Island.