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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What was Caravanning in the 1940’s like? Many people can’t imagine what it would be like with no powered sites, no solar panels, no GPS, no mobile phones or internet! So, let us take you back to 1944… It was the end of WW2, Harry and his wife Isobel...
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What’s it like in the middle of nowhere? Will the kids enjoy being off the grid? We asked our mates from Lapping Oz what their top tips were with tackling remote locations with kids…. REAL STORIES | REAL FAMILIES With the right preparation and the right...
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We met JD & Steph at the Caravan & Camping show in Melbourne, they were in the planning stages of their Big Lap – gathering all the information they needed for their huge adventure. We were excited to hear about their plans and the todoingfamily.com was...
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When Lap it Up posted a photo of a ‘magic’ salt lake that seemed like it was in the middle of nowhere, we were intrigued! Where was this lake? Why had none of our team seen it before? We messaged Jade straight away – Can you please tell us all about...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers 2019, Kool Kampers, NT
Everyone talks about Uluru and the Rock, however it surprises us how many families don’t venture out to see Kata Tjuta, the ‘other’ rock formation, fondly called The Olgas. We made sure we included this trip in our Red Centre Adventure. Come rain,...
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Does this ever happen to you? You’re on your caravanning adventure and you pull up at the BEST caravan park…and you are left wondering if you will ever find a park better!? Out of Office Aus rolled into the Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park and feel in...
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Reality vs Expectation – So much can happen in a short period of time when you are caravanning around Australia. So many towns, so many things to do! Duk’n around Oz started the year with some awesome adventures through NSW, ACT & VIC – check...
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Wineries & kids? We love that so many wineries these days are kid friendly!. However, do the kids actually enjoy it as much as the grown ups? Livin’ in a Van Down Under’s 10 year old Stella gives us the low down on riding the Riesling Trail in the...
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Single Mum’s & Dad’s are hitting the road to see Australia with their kids – many thinking that they could never do it without a partner, but discovering a world of adventure and a connection with their kids that goes beyond anything they could...
by caravanning with kids | Big Lappers, General Tips, Things to Do, Tips, Wander to Wonder Oz - Big Lap 2018
We often get asked about National Parks Passes, when do you need one?, can you fly your drone there?, where can I find more information? Tegan, who lapped Australia with Wonder to Wonder Oz, has put together this ripper guide with all the information you need about...
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Travel Australia in 4 minutes! Grab a cuppa and ENJOY! We followed along as Munro’s Making Memories travelled around our amazing country and ‘lived the dream’! When they returned home, they shared one of the best re-caps we have come across. Sit...
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Thredbo and the other alpine areas are famous for their snow capped mountains, ski resorts and tobogganing FUN! But, what do you do in Thredbo when there isn’t any snow? Kelly and her family from Out of Office Aus recently had an adventure in the sunshine in...
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Road Schooling can be challenging and many families are always looking for ideas on how they can incorporate their travels and adventures into schooling. Ensuring that the kids are having a blast and also learning at the same time. Narelle from Travelling with...
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Setting up & planning for your Big Lap adventure? – buy a van and drive away right? Um…not quite! There are lots of things to consider and every family needs & wants for different things – what will work for your loved ones? We asked Laura...
