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 | 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 Irene V | Caravanning Tips, General Tips, Tips
Travelling with a baby can be a wonderful adventure, but it is important to know how to keep bub safe while you are on the road. With some forward planning, you can still provide a safe sleep space for your baby in a tent, caravan or camper, reducing the risk of...
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, 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 | Fun, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
You all LOVED our Travelling with Kids Gift Guide and asked if we could whip one up for the grown-ups too. We asked Amber to put together a list of awesome gifts that have all been enjoyed (and welcomed) over the years at Adventure Awaits. Know someone who is big on...
by caravanning with kids | Fun, NEWS, Product Reviews, Tips, Uncategorized
With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve put together a list of our favourite travel-themed gifts for kids to make this year’s Christmas Shopping just that little bit easier. Everything in this collection has been tried, tested & loved by travelling families,...
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,...