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 […]

What you can’t afford to miss while traversing Australia are the inviting hot springs. Dipping your toes into these pools is relaxing, soothing, and therapeutic for your body and mind. These oases are well hidden among the wild nature and many times free of charge. What’s even better is you can find them in almost […]

Explore the best of Redlands Coast in our 1-day travel guide, highlighting the most popular locations within the area. Easily accessible from Brisbane, you can reach the outskirts of Redlands within 30 minutes, it makes for a great road trip or family day out. Additionally, it’s only a 1-hour drive from the Gold Coast too. […]

It’s not at all surprising that Cable Beach and/or Broome are much sought after stops on the Big Lap around Australia. Big Lappers flock to this idyllic paradise during the cooler and drier winter months from May to August. Broome is the last bastion of civilization prior to reaching the northern-most tip of Western Australia […]

An absolute must see on your Big Lap, Paronella Park will blow your socks off! You’ll find yourself lost in history and nature as you explore this park. You’ll see everything from an epic waterfall to old ruins to some of the tallest trees you’ve ever seen. Make sure you spend as much time as […]

The Gold Coast is known for its mix of city and coastal lifestyles. One day, you’re shopping until you drop, the next you’re catching waves at the beach. If you’re looking for fun or relaxing activities to do while you’re in the Gold Coast that will see you venturing to the hot spots, we’ve got […]

If you’re looking for a fun activity that will please kids and adults of all ages, look no further than the awesome zoos and wildlife centres across Australia. They’re a great way to get out of your van and do something fun. Plus, you could even make this an excursion day if you’re homeschooling your […]

Australia has an abundance of spectacular national parks. In most cases these parks have been designated as such to protect the unspoiled landscapes, ecosystems, Australian native flora and fauna, and also places of cultural significance. During our caravan travels around Western Australia we visited many of them. One was Kalbarri Gorge National Park. Related: 7 […]

The NT is an incredibly unique place to explore and remains one of Australia’s most untouched and vast  wilderness regions. The ‘Top End’ (as it is affectionately known), is a place known for its monsoonal weather, desert mountain ranges, thundering waterfalls, vast floodplains, towering magnetic termite mounds, and an array of dangerous reptiles that will […]