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…
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Zoo | Dubbo | NSW
New South Wales has some incredible Zoo's, and one of the most popular is in Dubbo. It is on our bucket list of places to visit and when we heard Kool Kampers were on their way there and were going to do the Zoofari Lodge Stay, we couldn't wait to find out what they...
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Travelling Australia with Hubby, 2 kids, my Brother & Pregnant!
Do you know anyone travelling Australia with a bun in the oven? Jade and Michael were not going to let a little thing like 'pregnancy' stop their plans of lapping Oz. We love their story, as they are also travelling with Jade's teenage brother - an experience that...
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There will never be the perfect time to leave | Peached As
We LOVE following Peached As! Ruthie & James are travelling Australia with their gorgeous daughters and definitely living in the NOW...with no budget, no bedtimes and no plan, it's always refreshing to read their posts and jump into their adventures... Real...
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Working to LIVE a Minimalist life on the Road
We LOVE Rinna & James's story and the Sox Experience. They knew the life they wanted to create and they DID IT! They believe in making stuff happen, so there was no stopping them when they decided to hit the road full time. The switch to "working to Live" and...
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Learning Around Australia | Hubby, Kids & Fur Babies
That moment you walk into a Caravan Show saying that you are NOT buying anything and you walk out with a new van and a plan to hit the road - Learning Around Australia was born and they were not leaving the pooches at home...Meet the Peter's family.... Real Stories |...
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Why a Bus and not a Caravan? Our Family Wanderbus explain..
As caravanners, we have often wondered why a family would choose to travel in a bus and not a caravan when they do their Big Lap! Meet Our Family Wanderbus - they are embarking on a bus conversion with a twist and plan on an indefinite trip of a life time. Real...
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They couldn’t find their dream caravan, so they’re building their own…
Who doesn't love watching a good reno project? When we heard that Nate & Bec couldn't find the dream caravan for their lap and had decided to buy an old van, completely gutter it and build it themselves, we all got super excited and can't wait to see what they...
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10 Reasons to Travel While the Kids are Young
With hundreds of families hitting the road each year, many with kids under 5 years old, we asked our mates from Wander to Wonder Oz what they thought about travelling with young kids... Real Stories | Real Families... Ten Reasons to Travel while the kids are Young......
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From the West to Tassie | Let the Lap of Oz begin!
When Dani was 4 years old, her parents packed up and travelled and worked their way around Australia for 5 years! The travel bug was planted and Dani couldn't wait to hit the road with her own little family - once she got hubby onboard, Donohoe's Downunder was born...
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Caravanning Lawyer Mum with Daddy Daycare Dad = Travel Magick
Many families that dream of doing their Lap of Oz think the only way to do it is to save, save & save or sell! We have found an increasing amount of families that are hitting the road and working remotely. We recently found Jen from Travel Magick - a caravanning...
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