All Around Oz - Australian Caravan and Camping Adventures

Adelaide in Two Days

When we were invited to take part in the Dometic Winnebago Follow the Sun Relay we chose to do the Adelaide to Melbourne leg. As we had never been to Adelaide, we thought it would be great to be able … [Read More...]

National Arboretum, Canberra

The National Arboretum in Canberra was a place that I had only heard of until recently and even then I thought it was just a kids playground. But as we discovered there is so much more to this massive … [Read More...]

Cowra, N.S.W

Cowra is a small rural town located in the Central West region of N.S.W. It is a little over a four hour drive west of Sydney, so it is a great spot for a weekend getaway. Situated on the banks of … [Read More...]

Not Grey Nomads – AAO Featured Lappers

We are excited to continue our series of Featured Big Lappers in 2019. We hope that by sharing other travellers experiences, it will help in your own planning. So, please welcome Not Grey Nomads, … [Read More...]

10 Books to Read While Travelling Australia

One of my favourite pastimes when we are travelling is to read. I love sitting outside in the shade of a tree with a good book and I particularly like Australian authors and books that are set in … [Read More...]

2018 Our Year in Review

Wow...where has 2018 gone? It certainly has slipped by very quickly. We have had another fantastic year and we can't wait for 2019 and all it has in store for us. But first, let's take a look at what … [Read More...]

7 Christmas Gift Ideas for Caravanners

With Christmas rapidly approaching, if you haven't started your shopping yet, now is the time to get onto it! If you have a caravanner in your life, it can be hard to know what to get them. Gifts for … [Read More...]

How to Save Money to Travel

If I was to ask you what your biggest barrier was to being able to travel would your answer be money? There is no denying that travelling can be expensive and trying to save some money these days can … [Read More...]

Four Hands in a Tin Can – AAO Featured Big Lappers

This week we are really excited to welcome Annie, Pete, Liam and Mia from Four Hands in a Tin Can as our Featured Big Lappers. We have personally been following these guys adventures for quite some … [Read More...]

10 Signs You Will be Able to Travel Australia in a Caravan

When we first decided that we wanted to travel around Australia in a caravan a lot of people asked us if we thought we would be able to manage in such a small space, over a long period of time. … [Read More...]

Seeking the Serenity – AAO Featured Lappers

This week we'd like to welcome a young travelling couple - Lisa and Rex as our Featured Lappers. They travel and study at the same time, which is no mean feat! You can follow their adventures at … [Read More...]

Ocean View Tourist Park, Landsborough – REVIEW

We recently stayed at the Ocean View Tourist Park at Landsborough, in Queensland's Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Ocean View is a member of the Kui Parks chain of caravan parks. Kui Parks specialise in … [Read More...]

My Rig Adventures – AAO Featured Lappers

This week I'm excited to welcome Emma and Allan from My Rig Adventures. I have been following these guys from when they first sold their house, in preparation of them hitting the road. They are a … [Read More...]

Cornmeal Muffins in the Weber Baby Q

When we were finalising the plans for our NextGen Caravan, one of the things I decided not to include was an oven. We bought a Weber Baby Q about 18 months ago. So far I haven't found anything that I … [Read More...]

What to Check Before Towing a Caravan

IMAGINE THIS...... You've packed the car. The caravan is all hooked up and you're ready to go. You jump in your car and start heading off down the road. As you get up to speed you hear a noise and … [Read More...]

Our Wayfaring Life – AAO Featured Lappers

This week I would like to welcome Emma and Daryl from Our Wayfaring Life as our AAO Featured Big Lappers. They are a great example of how a more simple life can be better for you. Enjoy the read. * * … [Read More...]

Why We Chose A NextGen Caravan

We have had quite a few people ask us why we chose a NextGen Caravans caravan. After months and months of research we had not even heard of the NextGen range of vans, or even seen one in our travels. … [Read More...]