Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson cuddle up in New Zealand

Josiah Duggar, 21, brought his courtship partner, Lauren Swanson, 18, along on his family vacation to New Zealand and Australia. 

The two, who only went public with their relationship on January 23, were seen getting cozy on the shore of Lake Taupo.     

The 19 Kids and Counting family traveled down under for holiday as well as a Meet the Duggars event. 

Family affair! Josiah Duggar, 21, brought his courtship partner, Lauren Swanson, 18, along on his family vacation to New Zealand and Australia

The newly defined couple looked casual as they strolled by the beach on the North island of New Zealand. 

Josiah was in a t-shirt and jeans while Lauren donned a beige skirt and a blue blouse.

‘I’m really enjoying the beauty in New Zealand…oh, and the landscape is pretty nice too I guess,’ Duggar captioned his most recent Instagram photo of him and new girlfriend Lauren. 

New love! The two, who only went public with their relationship on January 23, were seen getting cozy on the shore of Lake Taupo

New love! The two, who only went public with their relationship on January 23, were seen getting cozy on the shore of Lake Taupo

New love! The two, who only went public with their relationship on January 23, were seen getting cozy on the shore of Lake Taupo 

His sister Jill Dillard responded with the comment: ‘Aww! Y’all are just so presh!’  

Only 15 members of the family decided to take the trip down under. 

The ever-growing family took more than 25 pieces of luggage on their trip.    

That's a hike! The 19 Kids and Counting family traveled down under for holiday as well as a Meet the Duggars event 

That’s a hike! The 19 Kids and Counting family traveled down under for holiday as well as a Meet the Duggars event 

Missing a few! Only 15 members of the family decided to take the trip to Australia and its neighbor New Zealand. The ever-growing family took more than 25 pieces of luggage

Missing a few! Only 15 members of the family decided to take the trip to Australia and its neighbor New Zealand. The ever-growing family took more than 25 pieces of luggage

On January 26, the whole family headed over to a New Zealand Christian Community Church to perform and share their faith with the congregation. 

Following the service, the church of Palmerston North enjoyed a light supper with the reality TV family.

 Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar matched in red for the event. 

Spreading the love! On January 26, the whole family headed over to a New Zealand Christian Community Church to perform and share their faith with the congregation 

Spreading the love! On January 26, the whole family headed over to a New Zealand Christian Community Church to perform and share their faith with the congregation 

 



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