New Zealand: 6 Extraordinary Things To Do In "Midle Earth"

New Zealand is not the first place you think about when you are thinking about going on holiday with the kids. This is more often than not a very long flight, so many families can not see themselves climbing the active crater and through the fjord with the baby behind it. Lucky New Zealand does not have to be an incredible adventure and there are actually many things to see and do that will cater for all types of families. This is our choice for the six best things to do with children in NZ, both inside and outside the home.

1. Lord of the Rings Experience

It is a shame to visit New Zealand and not experience the site where the famous Lord of the Rings Trilogy is filmed, especially when you have children behind it. There are over 150 locations used in films and most of the films shot near major landmarks and tourist centers, so their visit is quite easy. The biggest decision you have is to decide whether to take a tour on your own or take a tour. Many of the tour groups offer the opportunity to visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set in one day. The cave will dazzle visitors with thousands of twinkling lights in the glowworm cave as the movie sets lets you pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes, ponds and Green Dragon Inn. Whether it's the dramatic scenery you're looking for, or the movie set, there's a tour for you here.

2. Swim With the Dolphins

New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to swim with dolphins, for several good reasons. First in these waters is home to the common dolphins, bottle-nosed dolphins, dark dolphins and the smallest and rarest dolphins - Hector dolphins - are only found in these waters. Another reason this place is the right place to swim with dolphins is that tour operators take care to ensure dolphins are not harmed and in many parts of the operation from the tour price to the dolphin conversation. The Port of Akaroa is the only place on the entire planet where you can swim with the delightful Hector dolphins and children under the age of eight are invited to be part of the experience, provided they can swim and be in good shape. Spend two hours and in the water to get to know these funny creatures.

3. See Kiwi Bird

There are a total of five Kiwi species and all of them are endangered with only about 70,000 remaining in New Zealand. The opportunity to get closer and get in touch with them is something to be experienced here, especially considering they are an important national icon, cherished by all cultures in New Zealand. One of the best places to see them is the Kiwi Otorohanga and the Original Bird Park. This bird barn has a nocturnal cage where you can see kiwis who are actively digging with their long beaks, looking for food. This is the only place in NZ where you can see the great kiwi, the largest species. Mealtimes are at 10:00, 13:30 and 15:30 for the kiwi, although there is still much to see than just these elusive species such as native parrots, parakeets, long fish eels and blue ducks. The guard talks happen all day long, the largest dome bird cage is here in all NZ and open every day of the year.

4. Attend Chocolate Carnival

Yes, there's a carnival Chocolate and guided by Cadbury, one of the most famous chocolate brands around the world. This annual event is held every summer and for one week this carnival presents chocolate lovers of all ages with the latest tour, chocolate ornaments, paintings and Cadbury Crunchie trains. This carnival also hosts the renowned Cadbury Jaffa Race, where an orange-coated orange brown ball is rolled up on the world's steepest street, in one weird race. There are ice skating events, chocolate demonstrations, guided children's activities and more. The Crunchie train itself is enough to attract the attention of visitors, where visitors board the ship to find fantastic sights between Dunedin and Hindon in Taieri Fried Fishing, where suspicious characters are on board to steal loot and where children's stories are read aloud . by staff

5. Visit the Aquarium

Go to the Kelly Tarlton Marine Life Aquarium located in Auckland to enjoy the discovery of a pleasant underwater. The aquarium features over 30 live animal exhibits in habitat displays including the largest Antarctic penguin colony exhibition in the world. Children will love the underwater observation area where they can come face to face with interesting creatures like the giant shark. One of the most popular activities here is the experience of snorkeling shark cages where visitors can enter a cage that is submerged into a predator shark tank, filled with various sharks. Through the Plexiglas floor on the cage, you can admire sharks, stingrays and other fish just a few centimeters away. With many interactive zones, awesome children's play zones and an abundance of marine life to discover, it's easy to spend all day here.

6. Tap Beach

This may seem obvious but it does not mean we should exclude it from this list because hitting the beach is one of the best family friendly activities in New Zealand. No matter what season you visit; The beach here is always beautiful. If you happen to be headed to the summer head to the golden eastern coastline near Auckland or the Coromandel Peninsula where families can swim, paddle, camp and play. If you are here in the winter, the best place is on the west coast where black sand and volcanic pumice are waiting for you. Sun, sand, waves, picnic lunches and some swimsuits are all you need to enjoy this amazing activity.