Planning your lap of the map is SO exciting! If you’ve just decided that you and your family will be hitting the road, then congrats, welcome to the close-knit community of Aussie travellers. And while adding awesome camping spots, events and attractions to your itinerary is a fun way to begin, you’ll probably soon realize […]

 1. You Can Travel On Whatever Budget You Have No matter what your budget, there is a travel option for you. Some can afford to eat out often. Some will need to be a little more frugal. But one thing’s for sure; everyone can afford to do a Big Lap. In fact, sometimes it can […]

Preparing for your big lap around Australia? Overwhelmed by all the ‘stuff’ you need to buy? We hear you! Getting your car and van ready for your Big Lap can be a minefield of information-overload and shiny object syndrome. Not a great combination. But with so many products on the market that you absolutely ‘need’ […]

Traversing the beauty of Australia with your 4WD is fun, but it doesn’t come close to exploring on foot. You never found the time for a 4-day walk along the magnificent rainforest? Good news: the Big Lap is the time to take on this adventure. Here are the best hikes you can choose from or, […]

Wherever you are in your Big Lap journey, you’ll inevitably already have started frantically following #travelinspo Instagram accounts to give you Big Lap Inspo. Well, us too! Here are our favourite Accounts to follow for Big Lap Inspo. 1. Big Lap Bible (obvs) 2. Trip In A Van (The OGs!) 3. Overland Travellers 4. ka__travels […]

☰ What’s In This Guide The Connectivity Challenge Mobile Data Signal Boosters Starlink Which Setup Is Right For You? Staying connected on the Big Lap used to mean finding a pub with Wi-Fi or driving to the top of a hill to get one bar of signal. That’s changed dramatically. Between improved mobile coverage, signal […]

Blessed with stunning scenery and year-round warm weather, Australia really lends itself to the outdoor lifestyle. With the vast country spanning over 7 million square kilometers, there’s plenty of space to enjoy it too. While staying in caravan parks is a great option for comfort, if you want to wake up with the sound of […]

When you’re planning your Big Lap of Australia, the lists of things you need to do, what you need to buy and what you need to pack is seemingly never-ending. But while you plan to go off-grid and disconnect from the real world, don’t neglect to think about technology too much. These days, apps are […]