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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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...

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...

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......

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...

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...

When you’re planning your Lap of Oz, EVERYTHING is a sign!

What happens when life throws you some curve balls during the planning stages of your lap of oz? When Clair from Duk'n Around Oz filled us in on her daily grind, it was exhausting to read, but not an uncommon feeling for many families who then take the leap and plan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Working & Living on the road Full Time | Camping with Cubs

Many families choose not to travel as much when their kids are babies, others embrace the madness and GO FOR IT! Camping with Cubs is that family - travelling and working across our amazing country, in the caravan with 3 under 2! Yes, you read the right! Cameron &...

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...

Travelling with Autism in a Caravan around Australia!

Every year the team come across truly inspiring families who are hitting the road for caravanning adventures with big challenges and huge hearts! None bigger than Narelle and her family from Perth. On their Lap of a lifetime with their boys, including Zac who has...

From Tassie to the Mainland for a Lap | StatVan Adventures

We LOVED our Tasmanian Caravanning Adventure and often commented that we could have mini lapped our most southern state for months and months! The Statton Family are from Tassie and are heading to to the Mainland for their Lap of a Lifetime...with 4 kids in tow! We...

Australia will be our school! – DeKroon’s Exploring Oz

Hundreds of families are hitting the road in 2019 to embark on a Lap of Oz, leaving jobs, loved ones and hitting the road for an adventure of a lifetime. The DeKroon's are packed up and ready to make Australia their school - school of education and school of LIFE. ...