A few years ago we found ourselves lucky enough to get a job transfer to New Zealand. It was one of the most rewarding adventures of our life! It was also one of the most challenging, moving across the world with four children between the ages of 2-11 definitely had it's moments, but I wouldn't change it for the world! We made the most of our time there, exploring the beauty of this incredible country every chance we got. We lived in Christchurch and the South Island will always have a special place in my heart. It was so hard to narrow it down to my favorites, but these are the top 14 things you can't miss and don't want to miss if you ever get the chance to visit! I will keep adding more specific travel guides for each of the areas, so check back and click on the location title for the links!