Originally Posted: 7 May, 2019 | Updated: 9 January, 2021
If you’re in the middle of planning your own Aussie Road Trip or Big Lap of Australia, you’ll no doubt be following loads of travelling blogs with a fine-toothed comb. We certainly did before we hit the road! There are some fantastic Australian Travel Blogs who are sharing their adventures, hints, tips and experiences as they go. You’ll find caravan blogs, camper blogs, motorhome blogs, tent blogs and even truck blogs.
There are so many unknowns and questions as you plan your own trip, that you end up becoming quite like a sponge, soaking up every little tidbit of information that you can find.
I’ve compiled a list (in no particular order) of some top Australia Travel Blogs (including lots of families) to help inspire and get you ready for your own travels! Check them out and don’t forget to give them all a ‘follow.’
Please note that most people’s travel plans are rather fluid this year, given the world wide events that are happening.
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Lapping Oz
Lapping Oz
Family Members
We are a family of four, originally from Western Sydney. Adam, Mia and our two children Jett (13) & Skye (10).
Travelling Set-up
We are touring Australia in a pre-loved 2011 Coromal Magnum Transforma XC450 Off-Road Caravan. It is a similar concept to the Jayco Expanda and a Windsor Rapid. The caravan had a makeover before we left, including new linen curtains and new dining seat upholstery. During 2021, we will be giving the caravan some fresh lovin’ after living in it for 2.5 years full-time.
Our towing vehicle is a 2014 Volkswagen Amarok that we have owned since new. The Amarok hasn’t missed out on the TLC, with a repaint in Raptor Coating. It’s a tough, scratch-resistant paint – perfect for how we live and play with our 4×4!
2021 Travel Plans
We plan to spend 2021 locally in Victoria so that we can see all of the region properly and not have to worry about being stuck on the other side of potential border closures. We’ve got immediate plans to explore Victoria’s High Country, then a Great Ocean Road trip. Spending some more time on the Murray River is also on the cards.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Big Oz Explorers
Family Members
Chris (33), Sian (33), Jayda (7) and Jack (1).
Travelling Set-up
Nissan Patrol S5 Y62 and Trail X-Plorer 21’6″ Off Road Caravan.
Our 2021 Travel Plans
We are hitting the Western Australian coastline in 2021, starting from the Kimberley and working our way down and around. There’s no time frame for this adventure, so we’ll just see where the time takes us! We want to Free Camp as much as possible and check out some of Australia’s best coastline in the west by exploring the tourist spots as well as other areas that are a little more untouched.
Find us online
Website | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram
Travel Around the Country
Family Members
Dave, Hayley, Harlan (8) and Keira (7).
Travelling Set-up
We have a 2020 Leader Gold 21.6ft Bunk Van and our trusty 100 Series Landcruiser Sahara Turbo Diesel.
2021 Travel Plans
After doing a full lap in 2011 for our honeymoon, a half lap in 2015 and 4 months in QLD in 2020, we are keen to take the kids back to our favourite places around Australia in 2021 and 2022. We’re looking at beach hopping down the east coast, across to SA and up to NT to do Uluru, Kakadu, Litchfield and Darwin. We’ll see where we go from there, there’s still so much more to see!
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
All Around Oz
All Around Oz
Family Members
Melissa (56) and Brenden (53).
Travelling Set-up
NextGen Greyline 19.6ft Full Off Road Caravan towed by a BT50.
What we plan to tackle in 2021
We will stay over the east side until the end of the year. So, we will focus on exploring all of the parts of New South Wales that we’ve missed on previous trips. We’d also like to return to a few spots like Broken Hill and Lightning Ridge. The Snowy Mountains is on our list as well, then we’ll head down to Victoria again and have a look around the eastern part of the state.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Kool Kampers
Kool Kampers
Family Members
Wayne & Katie (37), Dylan (14), Cody (10), Linkin (6).
Travelling Set-up
Triple bunk Off-road AusRV Byfield Caravan + Tinnie + Landcruiser 76 series + old Hilux 4×4 ute.
What are our 2021 Travel Plans
We will be on the West Coast for most of the year hopefully exploring as much as possible in between some work at a caravan park.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Chaos In A Tin Can
Chaos In A Tin Can
Family Members
Aaron & Jacq, Heidi (11), Ned (7), Angus (5), Caden (4).
Travelling Set-up
2011 LandCruiser & a 4 bunk Leader Gold Caravan with independent suspension.
What we plan to tackle in 2021
We’ve actually given up on making plans this year – we’ll just see where the next 12 months take us.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Curious Campers
Curious Campers
Family Members
Steve & Natalie
Travelling Set-up
Pajero Sport with a renovated Regent Cruiser Caravan & Swags when the adult kids join us.
Travel Plans for 2021
Our plans for the year are very flexible at the moment. At this stage we are planning a trip to Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. But, we will just have to wait and see where this year ends up!
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
Adventure By 3
Adventure By 3
Family Members
Stacey (36), Carl (37), Zed (9), Kiki (7) and Roo (6).
Travelling Set-up
We have a 2018 New Age Gecko 16BE with triple bunks, towed by a 2021 Toyota Prado GXL.
Travel Plans for 2021
Our plans are very flexible at the moment. We are hoping to travel more throughout Queensland and get back down to Tasmania later in the year for a month.
Find us online
Website | Facebook |Instagram
The Big Lap
The Big Lap
Family Members
Jodi & Tim.
Travelling Set-up
We have our swag and also a Jayco Pop Top Caravan with a Ford Ranger.
Travel Plans for 2021
We spent four years travelling the country full-time and managed to do ‘The Big Lap.’ Our plans for this year are to get over to Tasmania and check out Mildura.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
Travelling Australia Livin’ The Dream
Travelling Australian Livin’ the Dream
Family Members
Shane, Sharron, two boys S and C and our dog Coco.
Travelling Set-up
Windsor Rapid Expander Caravan & Isuzu D Max.
2021 Travel Plans
We will do as many shorter trips as we can throughout this year.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
Our Lap Of A Lifetime
Our Lap Of A Lifetime
Family Members
Doug, Skye, Addisyn (11) & Oliver (9).
Travelling Set-up
Nissan Patrol and a Retreat Daydream Caravan.
Where we plan to travel in 2021
Our plans are definitely very flexible for this year. We’ll just have to see where the road takes us.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Our Wayfaring Life
Our Wayfaring Life
Family Members
Our travelling tribe is made up of my husband Daryl, myself (Emma) and our dog Chika.
Travelling Set-up
2006 Toyota Prado we named Stanley after one of our favourite towns we visited in Tasmania and Josephine our 1990’s Viscount Vogue Pop Top caravan.
Travel Plans for 2021
This year we are starting in Victoria before heading over to South Australia. Our plan this year is to stretch our travel money by working regular odd jobs as we travel.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
A Big Peachey Adventure
A Big Peachey Adventure
Family Members
Michael, Natalie, Chloe (9), Elliot (7) and Edward (3). When we hit the road Edward was only a tiny baby and now he’s a toddler in to everything!
Travelling Set-up
We first set out in an older Mitsubishi Pajero and an imported US Jayco Caravan. We didn’t import the Jayco, we bought the car and caravan second hand. We often got comments about the main door being on the ‘wrong side,’ however it was a great van! Mid lap we did a few upgrades to it, converting the double bunk into a triple and giving it a new paint job. We’ve now swapped to a Jayco Swan so that we can get to more places than we could with the full van.
What are our travel plans for 2021?
Our plan was to explore the Western Australian coast this year, but at this stage we’ll be doing more around South Australia and Victoria.
Find us online
Website & Podcast | Facebook | Instagram | Family Friendly House Sitters
Seeking The Serenity
Seeking The Serenity
Family Members
Lisa, Rex, Marlee (6 months) and Rusty (Staffy x Boxer).
Travelling Set-up
We started our travels in a 100 Series LandCruiser fully set up for free camping so we could ditch the caravan when the need for extra adventure arises (roof top tent, swag, shower, fridge, cookers etc.). 25 foot (we know… it was massive) Spaceland Sydney caravan with ensuite and spare room/ study. We renovated her ourselves to make her a home. But, we have since sold the caravan and bought a boat!
What are our travel plans for 2021?
So 2021 is seeing us move to an island off East Arnhem Land and basing ourselves from there. Our travels have slowed a bit as we we work and travel Australia. Rex is working has a contract as a Primary School Teacher and Lisa is a Nurse.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
The Sox Experience
The Sox Experience
Family Members
Family of 4 – James (Dad), Rinna (Mum) & a pigeon pair, Zade (Mr 7) and Molly (Miss 5).
Travelling Set-up
We have a New Age Road Owl Caravan with bunks and ensuite. Our tow rig is a Toyota Hilux Tray Top with GVM upgrade.
Our Travel Plans for 2021
We are currently relief managing a caravan park till the end of January then hoping to head off again by the end of February/ March. We’d like to pick up where we left off in Albany, WA when the 2020 lockdown brought us back to the East Coast.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
Young Adventures Australia
Young Adventures Australia
Family Members
My name is Jaidyn, commonly called Shaggy. I’m probably one of the youngest grey nomads you will meet on the road, being just 20.
Travelling Set-up
These days I get around in a Mazda Bravo 2500 with a canopy. I was previously wandering with a Viscount Explorer in tow, but have since simplified my set-up.
My Travel Plans for 2021
I don’t make set plans anymore, but rather, just take it all as it comes. I’m definitely keen to head over to Western Australia. I’ve also just started a website tailored towards 100% Australian made and owned 4×4 and camping gear. Check it out through the link below.
Find me online
Facebook | Website
Aussie Road Adventure
Aussie Road Adventure
Family Members
Julie-Ann, Graeme & Coco (the cat) travelling full-time, originally from Brisbane.
Travelling Set-up
Jayco Starcraft (JS0875) with a Mitsubishi Challenger (heavily tweaked).
Our Travel Plans for 2021
We’re spending time in southern Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. Hoping to find a few house/ pet/ farm sits to help with the travel funds and also have a social media support business. We both ran screaming from the building of our corporate lives and have #noregrets!
Find us online
Website | Facebook
The Feel Good Family
Family Members
Paul, Katie and Jasper (4).
Travelling Set-up
Toyota Hilux Rugged X and a Windsor Genesis 220MD.
What are your 2021 Travel Plans
We are excited about 2021 and getting to explore new destinations. Season 4 of our Family Travel Australia series kicks off on 1 February, 2021 and we hope to be travelling away from the east coast.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube| Podcast
Offroad Living
Offroad Living
Family Members
Jason, Kathleen, Clay (13), Jess (7) and Zara the dog (5 in human years).
Travel Set-up
4×4 Fuso Canter Truck & Supreme Base Camp Caravan.
Our 2021 Travel Plans
Funnily enough, the events of 2020 has sent our off-road business into overdrive – talk about a silver lining! So, we are back to being based in Perth helping other people set up for their trips. We still love to get out and camp as much as we can. You can check out our off-grid travel gear in the website link below.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
More Stories, Less Stuff
More Stories, Less Stuff
Family Members
Phil & Justine, plus Elvie (15), Willow (13) and Stormie (9).
Travel Set-up
Triple Bunk Windsor Genesis & 100 Series Land Cruiser.
Travel Plans for 2021
Our plans are very fluid and loose at this stage but we’re looking to settle somewhere along the Mid North Coast as a base.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
Tassie Snowbirds
Family Members
Guy and Denise
Travelling Set-up
Toyota Hilux, rooftop tent and two mountain bikes.
Travel Plans for 2021
We are planning to travel the Canning Stock Route, plus we’ll spend some time in Western Australia. There are no definite time frames or set routes yet as we usually plan as we go.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Not Grey Nomads
Not Grey Nomads
Family Members
We are Frannie (42), Crispy (45) & furbaby Bella, who is about 9 now.
Travelling Set-up
Brutus is our 2015 dual cab Holden Colorado with rooftop tent and toolboxes. Then there’s Myrtle, who’s our second hand 22ft 2003 Roadstar Voyager 3000 Caravan.
What are our travel plans for 2021
We’re currently in Tasmania, then back to the mainland with currently a high likelihood of a quick 10 days in Thailand! Woohoo! After that, no idea. Our decisions are based entirely on the budget and the weather. I’d say we’ll be looking for work again, so maybe back up north to Darwin and then head west.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
The Wilder Way
The Wilder Way
Family Members
Liz, Dan, Miki (11) & Ollie (3).
Travelling Set-up
Ford Ranger with custom-built canopy iKamper & Paramount Adventurer Family Caravan. We will be bringing caffeine where caffeine has never been before with The Wilder Way Cafe!
Plans for 2021
Living full-time in our set up – we’ve sold up and are on the road full time. This year we are planning for lots of Top End exploration!
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Wests Away
Wests Away
Family Members
Janet, David (both older) and grandson Charlie (7).
Travelling Set-up
24.6 ft Off Road Island Star Caravan with a 200 series Landcruiser.
Travel Plans for 2021
We’ve been full-time travellers since 2018, so 2021 will be our fourth year. We plan to continue up the west coast, over to Darwin then onto Queensland.
Find us online
Facebook
Counting Continents
Counting Continents
Family Members
Liz & Dan, plus kids Phoenix (8) and Beau (5).
Travelling Set-up
Jayco Starcraft Caravan towed behind a Ford Ranger.
Travel Plans for 2021
We’ve just spent the past 10 months in Western Australia doing two laps due to the whole lock down situation. Our lap is turning into a giant zig-zag, but we plan to leave South Australia in February, then head up the centre to Darwin and across to Far North Queensland.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
Running Around Australia
Running Around Australia
Family Members
We’re a family of 5 from Victoria who are new to minimalist living and caravanning but love to live a YOLO (You Only Live Once) existence!
Sam (42), Marie Kondo’s biggest fan, parkrun fanatic, ex primary teacher, soon to be homeschool teacher! Chris (45) Founder/ Director of our fire safety company, lover of running but had a spinal fusion in 2018 and has been on the sidelines for too long!
Kylah (10), our wannabe travel YouTuber, won’t cut her long red hair and only shops in the boys department! Bailey (7), our little sweetheart, animal lover who is obsessed with Minecraft and Pokemon. Harvey (5), our fun loving, adventurous cheeky munchkin who loves doing everything his big brother does!
Travelling Set-up
We’ve spent 12+ months researching and planning the perfect setup for us. We opted for a brand new 23’6 Paramount Signature Series triple bunk van and 2018 Landcruiser VX 200 series. We sold our house to live full time in our beautiful van.
Our Travel Plans for 2021
Travel plans for 2021 consist of exploring South Australia and hopefully heading into Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Travelling ‘Long’ Time
Family Members
Dale (59), Annette (50), David (15) and Rion (13).
Travelling Set-up
Kokoda Cadet II XLi Platinum Caravan towed by 105 series Landcruiser Station Wagon.
2021 Travel Plans
We are originally from Cairns and sold everything in March 2018. We’ve become full-time travellers since then and have been travelling with no time limits. This year we’re travelling Tasmania and working here as Dale is a Scaffolder, Rigger/ Crane Operator. I homeschool David and Rion, but it is known as unschooling. If we do make it back to the mainland this year, we’ll be travelling around Victoria.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Love Your Travels
Love Your Travels
Family Members
Stacey & Wayne – we also answer to Stumpy & Wayno!
Travelling Set-up
2018 Isuzu MuX & Mars Galileo Camper Trailer.
Travelling Plans for 2021
Our plans are to go to Brisbane/Gold Coast and Coffs Coast area. And then… who knows. We have learnt not to over plan and just wing it! Planning puts to much focus on being here and there at certain times. We still try to plan markets and events in and around our travels so we have a really good work/ life balance.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
Patrolin’ Aus
Patrolin’ Aus
Family Members
Trev, Jo, Jordy (17), Seth (12) and Millie the fur-child (6).
Travelling Set-up
Our set Up is our trusty, fully kitted out 2004 Nissan Patrol and a 2017 Austrack Savannax Forward Fold Camper Trailer.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
The Great Escape
The Great Escape
Family Members
Nathan, Renee, Ryan (7) and Rosie (1).
Travelling Set-up
We travelled around Australia for 3 years in a Cub Camper Trailer. Then we ended up selling the camper & moved to New Zealand to explore. Our Mitsubishi Pajero was shipped across with us and for a while we lived in a tent until we chose a new home on wheels. In the end we found a cool old vintage caravan that we renovated to travel NZ in.
Where do you plan to travel in 2021?
This year will be focussed on doing most of the North Island, then we will maybe focus on the South Island next year.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
5 Do The Drive
5 Do The Drive
Family Members
Elly (Mum), Blair (Dad), William (11), Matilda (5) & Audrey (3).
Travelling Set-up
A 2000 105 series Landcruiser and a MDC Robson XTT camper trailer.
Travel Plans for 2021
We will be finishing up along the Murray, then we are off to Newcastle so Elly can finish her nursing. Once that’s done by early June we will hit the road again. Looking forward to watching the kids grow through another year of adventure.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Off The Trax
Off The Trax
Family Members
We are a family of four – Ally, Willow & two kids aged 8 and 10.
Travelling Set-up
We have a 76 series Landcruiser, which we’ve been slowly modifying to suit our touring needs. We also have a Jayco Outback Swan, which has taken our family on some great off road adventures.
Our 2021 Travel Plans
We are still exploring Western Australia. A trip to Karijini is hopefully on the cards as well as exploring the South West of WA.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Twelve Feet Around Oz
Twelve Feet Around Oz
Family Members
Chris (33), Tanya (28), plus Chloe (11), Logan (8), Emileigh (5) and Charlie (2).
Travelling Set-up
We are travelling in a Jayco Swan pulled by our Toyota Prado.
Our Travel Plans for 2021
We will be tackling VIC, SA, WA, Northern Territory and Queensland. Then we will head back into NSW (we’ve just zig zagged some of NSW since leaving in October 2019. We will do a 8 week trip to Tasmania upon return.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Cake and Eat it 3
Cake And Eat It 3
Family Members
Brett, Leanne and Miss B (11). Plus an adult daughter who doesn’t travel with us full-time.
Travelling Set-up
In Australia – Motorhome & Toyota Hilux. In Europe – Campervan.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube
Indefinite Leave
Indefinite Leave
Family Members
Kevin & Adele Hockey (mid-late 50’s). Travelling Australia since 1 Feb, 2016.
Travelling Set-up
2009 Winnebago Esperance Motorhome – acquired October 2015 and we have been living in it for nearly 4 years. Plus, we now also have a 2015 Mitsubishi Triton 4WD with Canopy which we recently purchased a few months ago and fitted out ourselves. The addition of the Triton has allowed us to already explore Fraser Island and Moreton Island as well as providing us with a separate vehicle to run around in.
Travel Plans for 2021
With the world events going on at the moment, we are probably looking to stay in Queensland. Trips into the Darling Downs region, Fraser Island, Moreton Island are all on the list. Plus, we’re thinking possibly a mid-year trip to Cape York.
Find us online
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter
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Trekking Downunder
Trekking Downunder
Family Members
Amy, Ryan, Jake (10), Lucas (8) & Wade (3).
Travelling Set-up
“Frankie” the Isuzu FTS750 truck.
Travelling Plans for 2021
We are to be headed to WA. First stop South Australia, then up the centre and over to Western Australia via the Great Central Road. We will be back on the road for at least 12 months, possibly 16 months.
Find us online
Website & Magazine | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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Rambling Free
Rambling Free
Family Members
Court (Mum) 37, Simon (Dad) 33 and Jasper 11.
Travelling Set-up
Ford Ranger with canopy and 12v set-up.
Travel Plans for 2021
This year will see us exploring NSW, but who knows where 2021 will take us!
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
Homeless, Unemployed and Happy
Homeless, Unemployed & Happy
Family Members
Chris (30) and Belinda (25).
Travelling Set-up
We travel in an Oztent and have a 4.2m boat in tow behind our 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Travel Plans for 2021
We plan to tackle the second half of ‘our lap’ including Tasmania and the Victoria High Country.
Find us online
Facebook | Instagram
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