25 Mar 2024

Australian family cycles around the world starting in NZ

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 25 March 2024

In 2019, Tasmanian teachers Andrew and Nicola set off on a year-long bike tour of Australia

The catch? They were on tandems, with their five and three-year-old in tow - certainly not the typical life for a young family.

But in their own words, it was worth every tantrum, crash, dropped lolly, and bloody knee - so they're back at it again on a much bigger scale:

A three year world tour, with their (now) three kids - 10, 8, and 18 months.

Throughout the journey they're popping into classrooms, and inviting the students to follow them on their travels.

Having kicked off in Aotearoa, they're currently on the West Coast.

Andrew Hughes, daughter Hope (10) and son Wilfy (8) on their triplet bike.

Andrew Hughes, daughter Hope (10) and son Wilfy (8) on their triplet bike. Photo: Swag Family