Family road trips create the kind of memories that last a lifetime – the belly laughs in the back seat, the first time seeing Uluru, that little roadside bakery you’ll never forget. As parents, we soak it all in. But how do we help our kids do the same?
One of the best things we ever packed for a trip wasn’t a gadget or a game – it was a Kids Travel Journal.
If you’ve got little ones hitting the road with you, whether it’s a quick getaway or the Big Lap, a travel journal might just become one of your favourite pieces of travel gear.
🧭 So, what is a Kids Travel Journal?
It’s not just a notebook. A good travel journal is part scrapbook, part diary, part activity book. Ours was created by travelling families (yes – us!) who wanted something special for kids to engage with every day on the road.
Whether your child is a mini storyteller or just loves drawing the day’s highlights, this journal gives them a screen-free, memory-making space all of their own.
🌟 5 Reasons Every Kid Should Travel with a Journal
1. It encourages storytelling
Journals help kids reflect on their adventures and tell their story, their way.
2. It builds confidence and independence
Filling out a reusable checklist, writing addresses for postcards, and tracking their trip helps build real-world skills.
3. It’s a quiet, creative time-filler
Perfect for winding down in the caravan, during long drives, or rainy days under the awning.
4. It makes education fun
Writing, drawing, remembering details, learning how to organise thoughts – all without it feeling like “school.”
5. It becomes a keepsake
Long after the trip is over, it’s something you’ll treasure forever. Flip through the pages in a few years and it’ll all come rushing back.
🛒 What Makes Ours Special?
At Caravanning with Kids, we’re proud to stock an Australian-made Kids Travel Journal that’s been loved by thousands of families across the country. It’s been designed with real travel in mind, and it’s built to last from the front seat to the tent and everywhere in between.
✅ 92 engaging pages
✅ A4 size – easy to pack, easy to write in
✅ Spiral bound with protective cover
✅ Reusable packing list
✅ Plastic-coated address book
✅ Activity pages and journaling prompts
✅ Designed and printed in regional Victoria
🎁 Looking for a unique gift?
This journal makes a brilliant birthday or Christmas present for little travellers. It’s also a great way to involve the kids if you’re planning a trip – they’ll be excited to pack their very own travel diary and keep track of every stop.
👉 Explore the Kids Travel Journal here »
Whether you’re off on a weekend adventure or setting off on the trip of a lifetime, packing a travel journal is one small thing that creates big memories.
Trust us – your future self (and your kids) will thank you.
