by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
Looking for something small for the travelling friend or family member? Or perhaps a Secret Santa gift or stocking stuffer? Check out these nifty little options for under $15! Crochead – A great range including Mosquito Coil Holder, Toothpaste Saver,...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Food, Fun, NEWS, Road Schooling, Snacks, Tips, Uncategorized
Not just for camping and caravanning – perfect for a spooky themed party or scary snack! Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Australia and so many kids (and adults) just love it! Check out these easy-peasy, minutes to prepare, Halloween treats! We’ve had a...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
I’m sure we can all agree that making the caravan bunk beds is quite the laborious task! No one enjoys doing it, it’s even more difficult if you’re not a tall person, and even if you are, most of us feel like we’ve completed a full exercise workout by the time we’ve...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Food, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
We love heading out in our caravan, creating memories with our family and seeing this amazing country. Our business, Caravanning with Kids, has seen us travel all over Australia – from big trips to the Cape, to weekends spent on the Murray River near...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Fun, NEWS, Product Reviews
Looking for an app to track your trip? Or perhaps you’d like to plot your route on an interactive map? We’ve compiled a list of options tried and tested by our caravanning community to save you time searching, so you can spend more time planning! Polar Steps –...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Fun, NEWS, QLD, QLD, Things to Do
This family operated Sheep Station is fast becoming well known for its Hot Artesian Bore and Baths, offering a fun & unique camping experience, just 30 minutes from Cunnamulla in Outback Queensland. Dotted along the banks of the bore, you’ll find a mix of...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Fun, General Tips, NEWS, Park Reviews, QLD, QLD, Things to Do, Tips, Uncategorized
Fraser Island (K’gari) is a favourite destination for our family. We’ve lost count how many times we’ve visited this precious jewel in Queensland’s crown and it continues to wow us every time we visit. We usually choose to camp at Cathedral Beach, tucked in behind the...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Fun, General Tips, NEWS, Road Schooling, Tips
When your favourite radio station is out of range and you’re over listening to music, playing games and looking out the window, Podcasts and Audio Books are a great way to pass the time on long car trips for both adults and kids. We’ve put together a list of...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Road Schooling, Tips, Uncategorized
In this article we hear from Jessica Smit from Cowfish Technologies, on travelling Australia with a decent internet connection. Why do you choose to travel? Answers might vary but are basically the same at heart. We want to embark on new adventures that will challenge...
by CWK | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips
Heading off to explore for the day? Caravan security can weigh heavily on our minds when we’re away from the campsite, especially if it’s a Free Camp. In saying this, theft can happen even in the most secure caravan park. What steps can you take to ensure your...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Caravanning Tips, Fun, NEWS
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but what if you live full time in your caravan or are away for Christmas? Even in a much smaller space, it’s still fun to add a little festive cheer and here are some ideas to get you started. SIMPLE TOUCHES: Think about...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, NEWS, QLD, Tips
The Big Red Bash in Birdsville is an epic adventure that is a highlight for our family. In 2021 we did our first Bash and it was incredible! We took our time getting there as it was part of our Outback Queensland holiday which included the Dinosaur Trail, Cape York,...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Caravanning Tips, Fun, General Tips, NEWS, Tips, Uncategorized
Amber shares with us some of her top tips for preparing for a road trip holiday. Some travellers fly by the seat of their pants, others pour over an excel spreadsheet when they are planning their caravanning adventure. What type of planner are you? We’re always...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, NEWS
[ Fuel Theft ] Yup…we discovered that this is a thing! Has it ever happened to you? During our epic trip home from the Big Red Bash, we pulled up at a Free Camp just outside Eulo in Outback Qld, it was already dark and no other rigs were there…we decided...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, General Tips, NEWS, Uncategorized
Like many other businesses, we LOVE social media. Platforms that enable us to communicate on all levels with our followers. Over the last 8 years of Caravanning with Kids, we have built a community of wonderful caravanners, campers and travellers who look to us for...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, NEWS, Product Reviews
Adventure Awaits & Caravanning with Kids are thrilled to announce they will be the supplier of the Official Big Red Bash & Mundi Mundi Bash Photobooks. “We would love to thank the Outdoor Music Festival Group, organisers of the Big Red Bash & Mundi Mundi...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Tips
[ Game Changer! ] Have you heard of Fuelcharge? Add this App to your essentials for outback travel…here’s why! When we were making our way from Julia Creek to Boulia during our Outback Queensland adventure, we followed the GPS and had one of those...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Tips
One of the first things we purchased when we started our caravanning adventures was a UHF for our tow vehicle. At the time, I remember asking my husband if we really needed one and his response: “Hell Yeah – you shouldn’t tow a heavy load without...
