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 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.

From experiencing Māori culture and life at Whakarewarewa to exploring geothermal Rotorua, the Redwoods and spectacular Huka Falls, our adventure continues as we head towards Taupō.

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.

Our final full day in Australia was spent at Sea World Gold Coast, exploring Shark Bay, Ray Reef, polar bears, sea lions and penguins, with the Pacific Airshow providing an unexpected backdrop to our 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.

Our Australian east coast road trip continues from North Haven to Byron Bay, with a morning swim, waterfront coffee, a rainforest boardwalk at Sea Acres, a stunning holiday park and an unforgettable first glimpse of humpback whales from Cape Byron Lighthouse.

From a long journey through Gatwick and Shanghai to finally landing in Melbourne, discover how two teenagers handled their first major long-haul adventure—and how our upgraded Hyundai Kona became the start of our Melbourne to Brisbane road trip.