Category: Trip Report
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Cassie the Camper – minivan that sleeps 3

Here is the journey of a creating our camper, Cassiopeia, during the pandemic. Cassie the camper was designed for both couple and family travel, allowing enjoyable trips even with a child.
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Family-Friendly Weekend Getaway on Fleurieu Peninsula

We enjoyed a long weekend getaway to the Fleurieu Peninsula, filled with family friendly activities . We visited Ingalalla Falls and Victor Harbour and relished the outdoor experiences. This trip emphasized the importance of getting away as a family, exploration and slowing down.
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Trip report – Japan with a toddler

This trip to Japan focused on food, culture, and nature, favoring small towns over cities for family-friendly experiences. While there are always challenges when travelling with small children we had many highlights included hikes, onsen visits, and enjoying local cuisine.
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Fourth family camping trip

We explored Bowman Park, donation based campsite and managed to fit in a stop through a Clare Valley winery on our way there. We found ruins, a nature playground, and spotted a peacock, making for a memorable experience.
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Trying out a HipCamp site with a toddler

For our third camping trip with Monkey our preference for natural settings and learning what we needed from a site, lead us to find Hipcamp. The campsite provided ample play space for Monkey and enjoyable outdoor activities, despite challenges with sleeping arrangements and fire safety awareness for young children, we are excited to head out…
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Second Camping Trip with a toddler

On our second adventure in camping with a toddler we tried out a tent and realised that heat, campsite terrain, and adapting to a toddler’s needs posed difficulties. This lead to a last minute change of plans and re-evaluation of camping suitability.
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First camping trip

We tested our camper van for the first time with our toddler, enjoying a picturesque campsite and adjusting our plans for future trips. Despite some challenges, we have already started learning what will work for us and look forward to our next camping adventure.
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Trip Report – Adelaide to Melbourne and back, with a toddler

For two and a half weeks, we travelled with a toddler and a baby on the way in our small van, exploring Grampians, Yarra Ranges, and the Great Ocean Road.
