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.

From Shweeb racing in Rotorua to a beach stop at Mount Maunganui and an evening at one of our favourite North Island beaches, our New Zealand road trip with two teenage boys continues north to Waihi Beach.

Our final morning in Taupō takes us to the spectacular Aratiatia Rapids before we head towards Rotorua and rediscover Blue Lake, a favourite from 25 years ago.

Our first full day in Rotorua with two teenage boys takes us from free geothermal adventures at Kuirau Park to bubbling mud pools, thermal foot baths and the incredible Craters of the Moon.

From a 14.5-hour Shanghai layover to the beginning of an Australian road trip, discover how an airport hotel, a shower and a few hours of sleep transformed long-haul travel with two boys. Then the real adventure began: Melbourne to Brisbane by road.

The decision has been made. After comparing destinations, costs and what the boys actually wanted from our summer adventure, Australia and New Zealand came out on top. With adventure firmly on the agenda and planning starting rather late, the countdown is on…

A soft date and sultana loaf with honey cinnamon glaze, inspired by Aotearoa. Simple, wholesome baking for everyday comfort.

For the last couple of years, we’ve found ourselves returning to somewhere that holds a really dear place in my heart, for so many reasons. Some places just stay with you, quietly weaving themselves into who you are. Luckily for me, it also happened to feature on Craig’s Top 5 Travel Destinations list — another slightly silly but surprisingly meaningful thing I got us to do in the early stages of our relationship. Travel and freedom have always been core values for me, and i