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Why Caravanners & Campers are Raving About Buff Roo Knee Sleeves When it comes to setting up camp or unhitching the van, our knees can cop it! That’s why we were pumped when our mate Andrew from Sydney – founder of Buff Roo Knee Sleeves – wanted to...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Tips
There’s something undeniably magical about packing up the family, hitching up the van, and heading off on an Aussie road trip. But if you’re new to the world of caravanning, figuring out how to set up a caravan for family travel can feel overwhelming. Where do you...
by Amber Beckwith | Big Lappers, Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Fun, NEWS, Uncategorized
Family road trips around Australia can be unforgettable – the open road, breathtaking landscapes, quirky roadside stops… and then there’s the “Are we there yet?” soundtrack playing on repeat from the back seat. Whether you’re heading up the coast, outback-bound or...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Uncategorized
We all know you can buy just about anything on Amazon these days so we thought we’d check out the caravan and camping gear they have on offer. Read on for a few of our favourites! Please note, this article contains affiliate links. Camping Chair It goes without saying...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravan Homemaker's Hub, General Tips, NEWS, Uncategorized
Looking for a special gift to celebrate the travelling Mum in your life? Or perhaps a Mum with a sense of adventure? Check out our Top 10 gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2024. 1.Alcoholder Flask Gift Set (available in 4 different colours) We LOVE Alcoholder...
by Amber Beckwith | Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Food, Fun, General Tips, NEWS, Snacks, Tips
The Easter long weekend is Australia’s most popular time of the year to go camping. Summer is over, so it’s usually a little cooler, and it’s a fun and festive time to go camping with family and friends. Here are a few of our favourite ideas for when...
by Irene V | Caravanning Tips, General Tips, NEWS, Tips
Travelling with babies and children can be tricky, and when they finally fall asleep in the backseat, the silence feels golden! It may be tempting to leave your sleeping bub settled in their car seat when you stop for a break, or to bring them into your van or RV...
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 | Caravan Homemaker's Hub, Fun, NEWS, Uncategorized
Looking for some extra little bits and pieces to add to the Kids’ Christmas Stockings? We’ve got you covered with a lot of items under $10! 1. Glowing Twinkle Stars – Glow in the Dark Star Stickers are popular for young & old. We love these...
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 | Caravanning Tips, NEWS, Tips, Uncategorized
Amber shares with us how her family plans their road trips when they are restricted by annual leave and school holidays. We are part-time travellers. We’ve chosen to keep our kids in mainstream school and we both have jobs. I work from home and do my own hours and...
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...
