Aussie 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…

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Camping at Lucky Bay | Western Australia’s Coral Coast

Is Camping at Lucky Bay on your bucket list?? During Easter 2021 we were scrolling through instagram (as you do!) and we were transported over to Lucky Bay in Western Australia by Joel, Shelley, Kiedis & Zarvi - 4 Macs Makin Trax . We often live vicariously...

Highlights from the Yorke Peninsula | SA

Have you explored the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia? After exploring the Eyre Peninsula a few years back, the Yorke is on our radar. We couldn't get there this year, however, we were lucky enough to virtually follow our mates from Barefoot & Breastless on...

Join Vanlife NOW with Caravan Shares

What are caravan shares? Have you heard about them? When we heard about this different approach to caravan ownership, we were intrigued and just had to find out more... We went straight to the source and asked Caravan Partnership to give us a run down on what they're...

Tahune Adventures Tasmania

When we did our caravan adventure of Tasmania, one of our FAVOURITE experiences was at the Tahune Adventures Tasmania. Just outside Geeveston, this adventure playground was filled with so many wonderful activities for everyone. Our girls loved the...

Port Campbell National Park | Victoria

One of my favourite places in Australia is found along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. My first adventure without my family was to Port Campbell and as teenagers, we explored everything the area had to offer. I remember walking along the beach at Gibson Steps...

The Caravanners Creed

We were recently gifted a tea towel with The Caravanners Creed written on it and we LOVED it - although not too sure about the last paragraph about 'grey hair'. What do you think? Can you relate? THE CARAVANERS CREED. As we travel down the highways with our caravan in...

Do you need to book your caravan adventure?

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 with no real plans, no...

Bathing in Julia Creek with Vincent VanGoes

I’m sure the saying goes, ‘the harder the climb, the better the view’. Or, ‘the hungrier you are, the better the meal’. Well, how about this one - ‘the longer the free camp, the better the bath’. We’d been free camping a lot. Down from Darwin, we were 3 months into...

Barefoot and Breastless | Coober Pedy

Carol and Adam, one of our 2020 ambassador families and the faces behind Barefoot and Breastless shared with us their first red dirt caravanning experience from Coober Pedy,. which includes underground churches, opals and even dinosaurs! Check out their story below!...

Bareboating around the Whitsundays

Looking for that ultimate family experience? Then you should definitely consider becoming your own skipper and experience all the Whitsundays has to offer all from the comfort of your own boat. This is exactly what our 2020 Ambassador family 4 Boys and a Caravan did...

Caravanning During Covid

Caravanning During Covid Where can we go? Are we allowed? Your questions answered! When Covid-19 arrived in our country early this year, we could not have imagined that mid August we would be still in the middle of it! All our travel plans have been cancelled...

Lady Elliot Island | 4 Boys and a Caravan

Is Lady Elliot Island on your bucket list? Our 2020 Ambassador family 4 Boys and a Caravan spent an amazing three days on Lady Elliot Island. Check out their adventures and tips below! Real Families | Real Stories! This beautiful coral cay is located at the southern...

The Race to Isolate!…when you have no home to go to | 4 Boys and a Caravan

What do you do when you are told to go home and isolate, but you have no home to go to?! Pandemic was announced on March 11th 2020 and many travelling families were on an adventure of a lifetime. Exploring our wonderful country, living full time in their caravans. ...

Dreams come true! A single Mum, 2 young kids & a Motorhome

Would you Lap Australia with your young kids on your own? When I met Faith, I instantly liked her...a lot! As I listened to her tell her story about her lap of oz, as a single mum with two young kids in a Motorhome, I was intrigued. Faith could not wipe the smile off...

27 Isolation Activities for Kids

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 create a...

Caravan Washing Machine: Top 15 comments from our community.

Do you need a washing machine in your caravan? Adding a caravan washing machine to your set up is one question that we find is tossed around the campfire often. As we headed into our own caravan build, we found ourselves asking the same question - should we get a...

The BEST reasons to go Caravanning with Kids | They will LOVE it…

There are so many reasons why we LOVE caravanning! Many of which are impossible to explain to other families who have not hit the road with their home on the back! Are you thinking about caravanning, but worried about the kids? Will they hate it? Will we hate it? Here...

Home Schooling on the road made simple | Aussie Big Lappers

Are you thinking about doing the Big Lap? Many families we speak with a similar concern - Schooling - how will I school the kids - Distance Education? Home Schooling? Un-schooling? This is the story of a home schooling family, who kicked goals with educating on the...

Barefoot and Breastless | So Brave

When we first heard from Carol we were immediately inspired by her courage, determination and fight! This is her story.... We all have reasons for traveling, I guess at some point we get an itch. Some people plan, others are spontaneous, but what is the trigger that...

How to make money while you travel | Fund your own adventure!

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...