Kristen: Car travel with these guys

There's nothing quite like enforced time in a small space to remind you of your children's strengths. 

Jess is our songbird, with an amazing memory for all the songs on our playlists. When the going gets tough, Jess gets singing - and when it gets really rough, she gets the boys singing as well.

Andy is our most self contained traveller. He keeps himself to himself and usually has his nose in his Kindle or phone, unless somebody spots a potential new bird ... then the camera comes out ready for action.

Lachie is so brave. He is not a happy traveller, and has been sick a couple of times but never complains when it's time to get back in the car. He spends more time staring at the view than the other children, so I think he's actually seeing more of New Zealand than the other two.