Our New Zealand road trip with teenagers continues north from Waihi Beach, taking us through Whangamatā and Auckland before a free afternoon at Auckland Botanic Gardens and a peaceful evening sea dip at Snells Beach.

A sunny day exploring Waihi Beach with two teenage boys brings hidden coves, rock pools, eagle rays, a favourite café, wildlife, go-karts and a rainy swim — proving the best family adventures don't always need a big budget.

Our eight-day Melbourne to Brisbane road trip comes to an end as we leave the Gold Coast, spot koalas near Brisbane, enjoy a final Australian sunset and fly across the Tasman to begin our Aotearoa New Zealand adventure.

Our Australian east coast road trip continues from Byron Bay to the Gold Coast, with one final morning of whale watching, a close encounter with a swamp wallaby, Coolangatta Beach and our final family base at Nobby's Beach.

Our Byron Bay adventure with two teenage boys brings an unforgettable morning of humpback whales and dolphins, followed by a beach day, a surprise shark alarm and precious time watching the boys simply enjoy being together.

Storms in New Zealand changed our travel plans, leading to an unexpected road trip adventure along Australia’s stunning East Coast.