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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...
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Visiting the Tip of Australia has always been on our bucket list. We’ve ticked off East & South and we were all surprised at how important it became to hit the tip and get that ONE photo at that ‘sign’. The trip to get there is EPIC…or...
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Are you planning a caravanning adventure this year?? Caravanning in 2021 is going to be very different…Pre COVID we would have said “She’ll be right…just GO…no need to book!” Like many other caravanners, we would often hit the road...
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You are now stuck at home or in your caravan for an extended period of time…with the kids! Here are our top 20 Isolation activities for kids…and grown ups too! *PLEASE add your favourites at the bottom and we will keep adding & building this list to...
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Have you spent years watching other people travel around our amazing country, hitting the road for months and years at a time? Maybe you have wondered if your family could do it? But, hang on… How the hell do they fund their adventures? How can they afford it? I...
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Social Media & Young Kids – do you know what your kids are up to? Disclaimer #1: This article contains personal opinions and it’s purpose is to raise awareness to other parents after recent experiences…reading this may make some parents feel uncomfortable...
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Single Mum’s & Dad’s are hitting the road to see Australia with their kids – many thinking that they could never do it without a partner, but discovering a world of adventure and a connection with their kids that goes beyond anything they could...
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We often get asked about National Parks Passes, when do you need one?, can you fly your drone there?, where can I find more information? Tegan, who lapped Australia with Wonder to Wonder Oz, has put together this ripper guide with all the information you need about...
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After finding our third Brown Snake in our back yard this Summer, we decided as a family, to do some homework about Snake Bites and snakes in Australia. WOW! So much information and surprisingly for us grown ups, there was a lot of knowledge we were lacking…...
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The story of Tom broke my heart! As a mum and as a driver it was tough to read his story below without shedding a little tear. When we were asked to share his story and help spread the word of the Little Blue Dinosaur Campaign “It’s Holiday Time: Slow Down, Kids...
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Michael & his family hit the road this year for a full time travelling adventure! We have listened to their podcasts and we always love a story from the Dad’s point of view – remember when Lloyd from Our Big Lap shared with us his thoughts after being...
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We recently asked some of our full time caravanning families what their weekly budget was! How much does it really cost to travel around Australia? We were overwhelmed with responses and it resulted in one of our most popular articles – you can read all about...
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How much does it really cost to travel around Australia full time? How much will you need each week to have the caravanning adventure of a life time? Families from all over Australia are asking this question – couples, singles, tribes and nomads – all...
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What types of souvenirs do you collect when you are travelling around our amazing country? We recently asked our community and thought it would be FUN to make a list of the TOP Souvenir ideas! souvenir – NOUN – a thing that is kept as a reminder of a...
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This is a must read if you are a Nurse or Midwife (Baby Catcher!) and planning to work on the road. When families hit the road to travel and see this glorious country, many of them plan to work while they are on the road. Meet Millie (our Thermy loving caravanning...
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Our “Christmas Gift Guide for the Whole Family” is filled with some of our favourite products. Gifts that will bring massive smiles to your family and friends. Gifts that will LAST. Gifts that are unique, quirky and FUN. Gifts for the kids. Gifts for...
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Here are our top Crafting Activities for when you are on the road that are super fun, easy and take up no room! Crafting on the road: When we are on holidays our girls still like to get stuck into some crafting activities, however, we don’t have the room to...
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“How do you educate your kids when you are on the road?” “The thought of homeschooling makes me want to vomit!” “Will I hate the kids trying to be their mum and teacher?” So many things to think about when you take the kidlets out...
