Our Big Lappers!
If you have followed Caravanning with Kids since the very beginning you will know that we are not big lappers! As much as the idea plays around in our heads, we are simply a family that LOVES weekends away, short family getaways and extended school holidays…
…..this doesn’t stop us dreaming! What is the next best thing? Following other families who have jumped…taken the leap, packed up and are experiencing life on the road FULL TIME!
Our Big Lappers! was born…. Join us, as we follow their journey, cheer them on, support them and love every second of their adventure…
Lapping Oz – Before Kids & With Kids | The Never ending Adventure
Life changing events! Falling in love, scoring a promotion, having a baby.... lapping oz!! YES, those that have lapped Australia or had an extended caravanning adventure are chalking this up to one of the most major life changing events of their lives... This is what...
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Travelling Australia in your 30’s instead of Retirement | Kool Kampers
Have you ever thought - "Let's travel Australia when we retire"? You're not alone. Many Aussie's can see themselves travelling Australia when they hit retirement and we see thousands of Grey Nomads or Silver Wanderers hitting the road every year! Wayne & Katie...
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There will NEVER be the perfect time to do a Lap of Aus….so just GO!
Kelly from Out Of Office Aus recently posted on Facey about her preparation for her families lap of Aus, and we loved her honesty about being a confessed organiser and booking many campsites before they leave! Many families go with the flow, however the Forster family...
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Reach the 5 Most Extreme Points of Australia’s Mainland with AdVANtourists
How many extreme points of Australia have you visited? What an awesome challenge to have while you are caravanning around our amazing country! I remember feeling pretty chuffed when I hit the top of Mt Kosciuszko. AdVANtourists have set the challenge and they are...
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3 little girls, a Camper, a Big Lap and BIG SMILES | Red Dirt Wanderers
Would you do a big lap of Australia in a camper? Many caravanners would say HELL NO! However, more and more families are heading off in a camper as they seek the roads less travelled and the places and epic camps that a big caravan won't get to. Andrea, Tim and their...
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Lappin’ it Up! Livin in a Van Down Under
Trent & Jessica are school teachers, they are planners and we loved hearing their story. Do you want to head off on your own Lap of Oz? According to Livin' in a Van Down Under you just have to PLAN, PREPARE & SAVE... Real Stories from Real Families... “Let’s...
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Living in a Caravan with a FIFO Dad | McKelvies’ Adventures
Kelsie is doing something that she never imagined! She is living in a caravan with her two children and their FIFO Dad. It turns our there are a lot of families travelling around this amazing country while Mum or Dad Fly In & Fly Out for work! How amazing is...
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This Lap of Oz will shape our little boys | Little Van Trip
When your pros list far out weighs your cons list, and there are no more excuses or reasons NOT to take the leap, it's time for your Lap of Oz! This is exactly what happened to Laura & Sam. The timing was perfect and they are off.... Real stories from Real...
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Saying NO to Groundhog Day | Sutics Great AdVANture
We came across Sutics Great AdVANture over on Instagram when they introduced us to Dim Sims on the barbie! Something that we had never done before...we asked them about their caravanning story and like many families they were tired of living in Groundhog Day and...
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Let’s Get Lost! Out with the old, in with the New by Charmaine
Crazy ideas can brew when you're on maternity leave and while Charmaine was watching a segment about a family travelling Australia she had her first thoughts that 'dream' was definitely possible! Fast forward to today after loads of research and planning her family...
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