When it comes to hitting the open road, there’s nothing quite like seeing how other Aussie families are doing it. Whether you’re new to caravanning with kids or a seasoned traveller, following fellow road-tripping families on YouTube is a great way to get inspired, learn handy tips, and feel connected to a like-minded community.
From epic adventures across the outback to clever hacks for everyday life on the road, these creators share the real highs (and sometimes the challenges) of travelling Australia with kids in tow. You’ll find videos covering everything from campsite setups and gear reviews to homeschooling on the go, budget-saving tricks, and breathtaking footage of our beautiful country.
We put the call-out on our Socials and here are some of our readers’ favourite Australian caravanning families to follow on YouTube:
In no particular order –
Elnick Adventures
These guys are a young family of five travelling Australia Full-time and have been for 7 years . Nick is a Builder, Elenya is a Nurse, Lennox is 4 and full of energy, Finley is 3 & loves his fishing, and Ollie is 18 months old who LOVES his food! They are passionate about family, travel, fishing, and exploring the roads less travelled in Australia. But most of all, they’re passionate about documenting their journey and inspiring, entertaining, educating, and making others laugh along the way.
The Feel Good Family
Katie, Paul and Jasper have been travelling full time around Australia for 5 years in their Zone RV Sojourn caravan and Toyota Landcruiser 79 series. If you’re planning on travelling Australia, dreaming of tackling your own ‘Big Lap’ or are just looking for inspiration to get out there on weekends, they’d love you to follow along and experience the best this country has to offer! They’ll show you incredible destinations, true Aussie characters & once in a lifetime experiences, plus everything you need to know about an RV lifestyle including tips, travel recommendations, gear, maintenance, 4×4 action, off grid essentials, travelling with children & how to stay safe on the road. Being total caravanning newbies when they started, they believe that if they can do it, you can too!
Kings Offgrid
These guys are travelling Australia full-time with their kids and dog in their caravan 🇦🇺 Working towards a life off-grid 🏕
Now or Never
Alex and Erin, together with their two kids and two dogs, are living the caravan lifestyle – exploring new and exciting places off the beaten track. They like to get off grid in their Essential Ranger and show you some of the best spots our beautiful country has to offer! Their channel also features 4x4ing, fishing, camp cooking, and tips and tricks to caravan living easier! They’d love you to join them for the adventure!
Meet the Metchers
Full time travelling family with their dog Thor. Adventure seekers finding epic locations and points of interest. A journey with their two ADHD boys, travelling has become their way of helping battle ADH, and they hope to raise awareness around it and inspire others.
The Lifestyle Pioneers
The Lifestyle Pioneers are Simon and Liz Bailey, who, along with their two young sons, traverse Australia in their Landcruiser 76 & Titanium Caravan, sharing their adventures and travelling advice online. Documenting their adventures in weekly half-hour videos every Sunday, the travelling family are exploring all corners of Australia whilst offering valuable advice to inspire, educate and equip adventure-minded people on off-grid and off-road caravan living. Going above and beyond the offering of other content creators, The Lifestyle Pioneers actively coaches and supports viewers to help make an adventure lifestyle a practical reality. Travelling full-time with young children, Liz and Simon balance their two sons’ educational needs whilst providing unique experiences fostering a love for the Australian environment and quality family time. With over two years and 70,000km of off-grid caravan travel already under their belts, The Lifestyle Pioneers are only getting started.
Each of these families brings their own style, personality, and unique way of travelling. Whether they’re tackling the Big Lap, exploring coastal gems, or taking on rugged 4WD tracks, their channels are filled with inspiration and practical know-how for anyone who loves caravanning with kids.
The Cartwrights
A family of six adventuring Australia in their 6.5 tonne 4×4 truck + 22 foot 6 caravan.
