South Australia is the place to go if you want a cultural awakening. The vast choice of events and experiences attracts thousands of tourists and makes Big Lappers extend their stay. The capital, Adelaide, is known as the festival city for a reason. They used to have all the big festivals wrapped in one month, […]

You might be familiar with the road etiquette, rules and laws, but there’s nothing that prepares you for what you’ll encounter while driving around Australia. There’s more than traffic and different time zones; as the saying goes, expect the unexpected, especially when starting your Big Lap. Here’s what can shock you, surprise you or get […]

There are some awesome sales online right now, until 20th May (and a little longer for some retailers). You can get some incredible offers on caravanning, camping and outdoor products. But with so many offers to be had, traipsing through them all to find the best ones is… tiresome! So, we’ve found 30 of the […]

Driving the southern edge of Australia is a classic road trip to some and a great new adventure to all Big Lappers. The Nullarbor is the longest straight stretch of road in the world that you can even see from space! To get the idea of where you’ll be driving through, Nullarbor means no tree […]

Margaret River is a divine destination for all craft beer and wine lovers. From rustic distilleries to boutique wineries, you’re sure to have a glass in your hand at all times. The pristine bay welcomes surfers and Big Lappers that enjoy small coastal towns. This humble town is situated at the tip of southern West […]

Organising things has to be one of my favourite hobbies, from our house to holidays and now of course our caravan. I actually find organising the van so much easier than our house. I am sure that it is because the smaller space really lets you minimise all the junk that is usually floating around. […]

All roads take you somewhere new and exciting, but the ones that take you from the ocean to the Outback are one of a kind. The Overlanders Way connects Townsville to Tennant Creek and stretches over 1550km, going from the tropic to the Outback. You get to dive at the Great Barrier Reef on Monday […]

Planning for the Big Lap comes with it a number of questions. Which route should you take? How much do you need to budget? And perhaps, most importantly, which car and van should you choose? In this article, Mel from All Around Oz explains why they picked their car and van and what they love […]

Over the years, there were over 8,000 shipwrecks in Australia, and only a quarter of them have been discovered. The Great Barrier Reef scattered tens of thousands of ships of explorers looking to visit the magnificent beaches and explore the world’s longest barrier reef. Even those that survived the wrecks were ushered away by the […]

When Victoria comes to mind, the first thing that crosses your mind is the Great Ocean Road and surfers. But this small state has so much hidden treasure, from pristine coastal lines, untouched rainforest, to small charming towns. Picking where to stay can be troublesome – you’ll want to visit everything and stay everywhere! And […]