You’ll spend more time in your camping chair than almost anywhere else on the Big Lap. Mornings with coffee, afternoons reading, evenings around the fire. A bad chair means a sore back by day three. A good one becomes your favourite seat anywhere. The key is finding the balance between comfort, weight, pack size, and […]

Planning your Big Lap? Then you’ll need a bit of a plan! When you speak to many people who are currently travelling Australia, or those who have done a Big Lap in the past, they’ll often tell you that your plans go out the window once you get on the road. And for good reason […]

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When you decide to move to a life on the road there are so many things to consider. Tow vehicle, van, direction, schooling, supplies, recovery gear. The list goes on. Being a family of 6, food is a big component of our travel. When we first started, we decided that we would take the basics […]

Wondering where you should head next on your Big Lap? While some parts of the country are in lockdown, those lucky people who have been able to travel are voting this tropical oasis as their fave destination! Famous for its stunning beaches, heritage-listed rainforest and direct access to the Great Barrier Reef, you might have […]

Brisbane, or Brissy as it’s affectionately known, is a modern, clean and vibrant city. Not to mention the 2032 Olympic host city! Being our adopted home for the better part of a decade, we’re excited to share our ever growing local knowledge. Read on to discover our pick of the 15 best things to do […]

It was possibly one of the most memorable experiences of my life. A swim with the Whale Sharks on the Ningaloo Reef was a bucket list item for me since we embarked on our Big Lap. We arrived at the North-Western Australian town of Exmouth after being told not to miss this place. Geographically, it […]

No one is a stranger to COVID-19 lockdowns and all the consequences that come with it – we’ve all had to experience it at some point since the beginning of 2020. You might be thinking that there’s no point in taking off on your Big Lap now because so many states are currently in lockdown. […]

Oh, what were we thinking deciding to snorkel around Australia with three kids! I’m sure you can imagine. For perspective, our children are 13, 11, and 8 and they are all super stubborn and don’t really love to be pushed outside of their boundaries much. We do like to push them a little further just […]

Stuck for ideas on what you should buy your dad this Father’s Day? Well, lucky for you, we’re here to help! There are so many great deals at the moment, so you’re sure to find something, plus, you’ll save some money too. Treat your dad to something special that he can use in his travel […]