Introducing Hyundai Road Trippers, an all-new travelogue series where we follow everyday Aussies taking the roads less travelled in this lucky country we call home.

In our first instalment, we follow professional photographer Piers Haskard as he embarks on a well-earned weekend away with his wife and one-year-old in the Hyundai SANTA FE, our award-winning large family SUV.

Their destination: Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales; a short hop, skip and a jump from Sydney. Bags packed? Let’s go.

 “As any new parent knows, going on a car journey with a little one can be a big hassle, even a quick trip to the local supermarket. But a road trip? And for the entire weekend? It sometimes seems impossible. Or so we thought…”