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The Ultimate Aussie Road Trip Adventure
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If you’ve ever dreamed of a big road trip around Australia then strap yourself in and come along with us on our epic adventure.
We sold up, packed up and hit the road on a mission to get to every state and territory and all of the ‘extremes’ of the continent . . . north, south, east, west, the centre and even the highest point, Mt Kosciuszko.
16 months and 46,600 kilometres later and we’ve experienced the best that this amazing country has to offer and captured it all on film to share with you now in The Big Lap Series.
The highs and the lows, the laughs and the tears, the breakdowns, rollovers, wildlife, epic scenery, characters and incredible places are all here in The Big Lap Series.
Join us . . . Steve, Jen, Savanna & Sara on the adventure that has inspired thousands to chase their own travel dreams and will inspire you as well.
Featuring: The Kimberley, Cape York, The Red Centre, Karijini, Snowy Mountains, Tassie High Country and a whole lot more . . .
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"I've just finished watching the first series... for the fourth time!!" - Susie Handley
"This is the best travelling show I have seen in a long time. Just love every minute. You guys rock......xxoo" - Pete Kassulke
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Some of the awesome places you'll discover in The Big Lap
Cape York
The Kimberley
Karijini National Park
Tasmanian High Country
The Nullarbor
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park
The Tanami Road
Lake Argyle
Snowy Mountains
Cobourg Peninsula
Margaret River
Whitsundays
Lawn Hill National Park
The Bungles
The Great Ocean Road
Every state. Every territory. Every extreme.
"Just got it today. Stopped watching to have dinner then straight back into it. Just awesome, well done guys."
SCOTT WILLIAMS
"Just finished watching all 3 DVDs and wow! What a great watch it was but makes us want to leave tomorrow on our big lap!"
MARCIA WESTERN
"It's the best 4WD camping DVD out, I have watched my copy 3 times and love it, very inspirational."
GLENN NOONAN
"There are plenty of travel shows on TV but none like The Big Lap."
"Finished watching at 2am this morning, it's so addictive! We have so many 4WD DVD's but nothing like The Big Lap. What an epic journey guys!"
IKA LACHLAN
“We have just finished watching your DVD’s and they were awesome, loved them all. Thanks heaps for sharing your adventures with us. Even our kids loved it.”
KYLIE MILES
"I think you guys are amazing just tackling the journey with the rugrats. Well done Jen and Steve."
SHERRI PULLEN
"The Big Lap is a priceless insight into the real experience of travelling around Australia by road that will inspire you to make your own travel dreams a reality."
"Bought this for Hubby for his birthday. WARNING: it's addictive!!!!"
SUE McINNES
"We love your DVDs too! Our 4-year-old's fave...even before the Wiggles!"
GILLIAN BYRNE
Come along with us on the Adventure
“Received the DVD on Friday – the misses and I thought we would watch it over a few days. Well we put the first disk in Saturday midday and could not contain ourselves, watched all 3 disks on the Saturday – when friends rang we said we weren’t home as we didn’t want to miss a minute! Best Aussie adventure movie I have ever watched, a down to earth Aussie family living the dream.”
MAX THORBJORNSEN
“Wow, we LOVE your DVDs. Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us, we really felt like we were tackling it with you . . . we particularly liked the attention to every little detail, whether it was preparing meals, reading maps, shaking sand out of ones undies, or hiking to the most beautiful areas, these details made it so real. We are in awe of your decision.”
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Daniel Semmens –
Just finished watching The Big Lap absolutely loved it awesome work we are actually going to watch it all over again ? thanks guys ?
Pauline Penn –
My husband and I are planning to do the big lap and now after watching your dvd we we will be doing our dream trip earlier than planned as the saying goes why wait, do it while you can an we are only 50 yrs of age. Your dvd was the best that I have ever seen and we watch a lot of 4wd shows and camper trailer shows etc but your dvd it had us both glued to the tv it was like travelling along with you. The filming was superb and we learnt so much. Also your girls Savanna and Sara were amazing and added many laughs on the dvd. Thanks again a credit to you all. looking forward to more dvds.
John Elliott –
Hi Steve, I have downloaded spread sheets and things to pack over the weekend and have found everything very helpful. I have the big lap DVD’s and must have watched them 50 times. We are planning our big lap next year and have learnt plenty from them. We are new to this but born and lived in western and central Queensland all our lives on sheep and cattle stations. Retiring next year and have just brought a caravan. Once again thanks for making so much information available and in pretty simple terms.
Andy Peacock –
Bought yesterday and already watched. Awesome job guys. When's the next one. Lol
David Talbot –
Very Family orientated which is fantastic. Will see a lot more in the holidays.
Sandra Payne –
Got these the other day and watched all 10 episodes. Fantastic, don’t dwell on rubbish, mainly the travel and out of the way places. Great for couples thinking of travelling with small children. The kids in these films were really great and never whinged, or perhaps those bits were well edited. Can’t recommend highly enough and I am 70 and travel in a caravan.
Steve Gilham –
Not your Hollywood production, A real good Aussie doco/movie. Enjoyable to watch reinforcing the dream. Just also bought the SA trip. Cant wait to do our own trip being a little more informed. ?
Susie Handley –
I've just finished watching the first series... for the fourth time!!
Mark Harriss –
I have a 6-4 & 1.5 year old and your first doco gets played by them almost every weekend. They almost know it verbatim... we plan to do our big lap in a couple of years. Well done
The Harper Family –
We love watching The Big Lap. We’re watching it for the third time now, taking notes in preparation for our own adventure. Eagerly awaiting the South Australian series. Thanks
Andrew Shattell –
We're watching it again ATM this must be the 5th time if you loved the Leyland Brothers you will fall in love with the Bailes.
Hans En Marion –
We bought the Big Lap DVD at Argyle Lake Resort during a 4 week trip from Darwin to Red Centre, Tanami and Kimberley back to Darwin. Even after watching the DVD many times since this trip we still enjoy it and it is our inspiration for our Big Lap of two Dutchies in the near future.
Christopher Leonard –
Just finished the entire Big Lap DVD set. Enjoyed it like I was there. Much inspiration for my future trips. Made my surgery recovery time so much better. Can't wait to get wheeling again.
Wendy Sansome –
One of the best DVD’s we have watched, and we have ALL the travel DVDs!!!
Wendy Tabart –
Such a fantastic series! Our whole family loved this. Highly recommend it, entertaining, personal, informative. My children talk like they know your family personally. Thank you ?
Faye Robertson –
This was fantastic! Nothing like I thought it would be. Very down to Earth, lighthearted. True Aussie travellers. You won't be disappointed.
Den Matthews –
Just finished watching it and loved every minute.
Mark Campbell –
I got one for Father's Day. I absolutely love it. Such a nice family, it feels like we are also there on the trip. So inspiring. Thank you very much.
Tash Collins –
Absolutely loved watching this
Thomas McGurk –
We're almost through the series great down to earth information that we're enjoying.
Louise Robinson –
Hey guys! Loving your DVD’s! We are only on episode 3 and have already started planning our trip. Just bought an 80 and getting itchy feet!
Marc Miller –
I have watched the DVD's at lease a half a dozen times.......love them!
It gave me the nudge i needed. I took my teenage boys to Cape York. And am now planning a year on the road.
Nikki Walker –
Just finished watching The Big Lap and absolutely loved it! You have definitely given us the wanders!! Thankyou for sharing your travels and family with us all. Hope you are all well!
Jason Pitkin –
Done a lot of travel around oz after watching DVDs makes me want to sell up & go the full lap befor the kids leave home
Lillian Marshall –
Definitely enjoyed watching your journey very much ::))
Tess-David McCarthy –
Love watching this DVD, my daughter now wants us to do the trip ourselves...
Leanne Marie Costello –
I just finished watching it , And love it , Its something we would love to do and we to have children a couple of years older than there's and we have been doing a lot of talk about it and looking into things, Got steve's spread sheet and going over that as well.
Lyn Evans –
Loved everything about the DVD I have done half but there is so much more to see but seeing your DVD makes me want to finish what we started you were a very lucky family everyone one always seemed so happy we did nothing but argue but it was still good are you planning on doing another one soon hope so xxxx
Kathryn Williams –
We loved The Big Lap. Brought back so many memories from my travels that my parents took me on. Lawn hill, the bungles, roper bar. What a memory you have created. Well done
Steve Ball –
Fantastic
Mark Campbell –
I absolutely love it. Such a nice family, it feels like we are also there on the trip. So inspiring. Thank you very much.
John Hitchens –
Absolutely inspirational!
Tash Collins –
Absolutely loved watching this series
Lynette Morris –
This is great!!!! Thank you for sharing your 'adventure' and wait till you get to the end.... so precious... thank you
Sarah Meyers-Bedell –
We loved watching this and have recommended it to people to watch. Have bought a map and starting to plan our trip in about 3 years thanks for making
Christine Edwards-MrsEdz –
We have watched the complete series and started re-watching it today. It has given us lots of ideas for if and when we get to travel Australia. Thanks Steve and Jen as you guys did an unreal job.
Anna Davis –
Hubby and I started watching, then our two girls came in after doing homework. We all love it. Has brought us all together chatting and reminiscing about our own camper trailer adventures.
We love that watching this dvd is a great family night we all enjoy. Thank you.
Natalie Morris Dowling –
Best dvd ever!
Leanne Jobson –
What I watch so far is good can't wait to get back to it
Lisa Tonkes –
Got this on Fathers day, had some marathon sessions watching... Loved seeing places we have been and where we can go! Was excited about the new baby too! Congrats
Wendy Davies –
Excellent. Great father's day present. Was interesting watching your girls too. Brought back memories when our kids were little and travelling. We went on a trip in august for 3 weeks and just keen to do another but much longer. Thanks for the tips. There is lots of Australia to see.
Caroline Lutener Anthony –
We have watched the complete series and started to re-watch it with our daughters. It has given us lots of ideas for when we start our travelling next year. Thanks Steve, Jen, Sara and Savanna for sharing your amazing trip with us, and also sharing your beautiful family.
Samantha Shaw –
Have watched the first couple of episodes and love it!!! Can't wait for hubby to have time to sit down with the family so we can watch the rest. Hope ABC or SBS pick it up so everyone can enjoy it. Have inspired us to buy a new car and van and set off with our 2 kids (aged 1 & 5) next year. Just at the caravan dealership yesterday organising the van.
Wendy Smith –
Bought this last week and watched it over 3 days it was terrific i cried with them and laughed with them and there daughters are so cute and they just go with the flow so well behaved, if you want to do the lap then the video is well worth buying. im not nervous at all now after watching this.
Judy Scott –
Fantastic DVD set, loved seeing all the places we have been to and the places we now want to go to. Only wish they had done the East Coast of Tas, such beautiful scenery there ?
Lisa Matthews –
It's fabulous!
Melissa Bennett –
Loved it. We watched it when we were renovating our house in preperation to sell it prior to our wonderful 10 month trip around Australia (we also did it with our 2 young girls) seeing this really inspired us to get on the road ao thank you!
Peter Dabner –
Hi Steve, I have now watched the DVD twice and I am sure many more times to come before we leave on our trip. A great look at what's in front of us.
A fantastic job of the movie and you have a wonderful family. Thanks heaps for the DVD, the best "travel" movie of Australia I have seen.
Shaun Canavan –
Dear Steve and Jen and kids, Well, I've just finished watching your first DVD and I have the other two to look forward to. Thank you so very much for doing these DVD's. It was such a pleasure to watch you and your family experience the great places of Australia. What a wonderful experience for your kids. I spent most of the time watching smiling and enjoying each area (except for the car accident - glad no one was hurt). Thanks again!
Ray Pearson –
A really enjoyable watch. Gets the travelling juices flowing. Proves you don't need a mega dollar production to turn out terrific entertainment. Just a nice family doing what many of us are only dreaming of. Well done guys
Craig Barnett –
Got mine this morning.... awesome!!
Sarah Rosse –
Just finished watching The Big Lap and must say I'm sad it's over....felt like we were there with you x
Matt & Jo Richardson –
Very addictive!!!
Kathy Doull –
Loved it couldn't stop watching it merry christmas
Stuart Heslewood –
Watched it 3 times in the 2 weeks ive had it missus loved it too
Lyn Jones –
Love it .....just finished watching it didn't want it to end.
Davina Eden Austin –
got this for my hubbie for xmas, loved it 🙂
Glen Abela –
Finish watching big lap n loved it, going to start to plan my big lap cant wait
Courtney Erickson –
Just finished watching it. AMAZING!!!! loved every minute. Just wish there were more
Casey Ramunno –
My fiance finally got it for me for Christmas after i tagged her in your posts so many times till she got the hint that i wanted it lol.i love it cant stop watching it.
Julia Tamlin –
We've just finished the first DVD and we are loving it. Well done on this excellent resource. We are planning a half trip (up the centre then down west coast) so we're taking plenty of notes!
Belinda Crane –
Got this for Chrissy and we watched the 3rd and final one today - great to watch!
Kerrie Hutchinson –
Bought this for hubby and we've watched all of it....highly addictive and given us the 'travel bug'. Can't wait for the day we make our big trip!
Mark Matthews –
I have completed watching all dvd's and if you have not got it, you need to GET IT! I learnt so many new tricks thanks to the family's hints and tips they share with you along the way. Little Savanna and Sara always made me laugh, and I must say, very we'll behave little travellers , it was amazing to see two small children interested in everything. We are doing a trip in May going to Port Douglas then onto the cape, Ayers Rock, Darwin and Broome, and then calling Perth home for the next 20 years. I guarantee you will love it.
Dan Richardson –
Already bought it and it's a great reference. We're trying at the moment to visit some of the same places with started from perth and have tracked the same spots were currently heading for broome and the gibb river onto the cape. Weather permitting thanks to Jen and Steve they have given us the confidence to give it a go.
Ron Haines –
Watched it the other day best Aussie travel video I've seen!! Thoroughly recommended !!
Claire Power –
You've officially (or temporarily) restored sanity to our house. Our 4 and 7 year olds are now asking to watch 'that camping show'. You're more popular than Elsa, Ana, Sven and Olaf!
Tina Catelotti Barnes –
Just watching the last episode........wish there was more!!!
Steven Foskett –
Started watching first disc and already want to pack the camper hahaha...
Gypsy Chris Allenby –
Just received my DVDs today will be welded to the recliner over the weekend for sure 😉
Joy Hooper –
Watched the whole trip in two days. Had to make myself goto bed at midnight on the first night or would have watched all night. When is your next adventure and can I come .? 🙂
Alyce Ware –
Finally bought a copy of this and wow. Awesome. Loved every minute of it.
Freya Chipperfield –
Copy received and already watched ! Fantastic loved every minute of it. Cant wait until i head off to do something similar 🙂
Peter Vince –
Just a quick hello and to tell you how much I enjoyed your Big Lap DVD. Absolutely brilliant, hope you are all well and hoping you'll be off again. I'll buy that one too
Suzy Jane –
Best DVD ever... It has the ability to have you up till 2am because you kept telling yourself "just one more" lol
Adam Sorrell –
Loved the DVD guys, got it Fathers Day morning and had it and a couple of VBs knocked off by around 8 pm. Couldn't turn it off, now time to start booking in some trips 🙂
Kathryn Donnelly –
Fantastic ordered for my partners birthday watched the first DVD yesterday it was great glad it was down to earth and made travelling real - will certainly assist with travel plans which are 18 months off well done
Andrew Shattell Snr –
Best travel DvD I've seen since the Leyland Brothers. Thanks for sharing your journey Steve, Jen and girls.
Sharon Lotz –
Awesome DVD set! 🙂 My hubby and I really enjoyed it from start to finish! Well done guys..... 🙂
Neil Rowney –
Awesome adventure ... Loved every minute of the DVD series
Emily Gregory –
Just finished watching it! we didn't want it to end. Fantastic DVD thank you for sharing your adventure with us 🙂
Julia Marshall –
Just finished watching the dvd's today. OMG I just want to get out there n do that trip too. I was so disappointed that I didn't do my homework though, as we were at Kulgera last year n didn't go out to the centre of Australia. Thank you Guys for sharing your story. Hope the new bub is going well.
Adrienne Collins –
We are half way through watching ours and are loving every minute. Our children even ask can we watch The Big Lap tonight.
Lunettes Parsons –
We have just watched your Aussie adventure...It is a awesome DVD set. I cant wait to share it with family and friends. You are so lucky to have had the experience of travelling our beautiful country. Thanks for sharing your adventure 🙂
Kirstene, Stuart, Shelby, Luke and Ryan Freidman –
Luckily my husband stumbled across your Big Lap DVD on Facebook a couple of months ago. We have just finished episode 10 and just wanted to say thanks for letting us into your lives for 16 months and showing us all around this beautiful country. We sat down as a family every night and watched one maybe two episodes. Mr 10 loved all the mud and mishaps!! Well done. Hubby said God those kids haven't whinged or fought at all. I said hopefully that's the power of editing! Thanks again.
James Hennek –
What an amazing watch, start to finish! Filmed in such a way, that you feel you are there. Fantastic insight in to the roads travelled, and places to spend time at (and that Cape York - is realistically achievable). You also proved that huge challenges may come your way, but they can be overcome. You both have done an amazing job on "The Big Lap", Congratulations, and thank you for providing a great record for us all to watch.
A must see!
Peter Pinches –
I Brought your dvds and I feel ripped off. It ended... I could have cryed you had me hooked and I couldn't stop watching (You had my 4 and 6 year olds hooked) I couldn't wait to do it myself with my young family, but now im going to drive the other half crazy till we do go Thank you for sharing your life memorys From the Pinches Family.
Lisa Nicholas –
Just finish watching it and love it. Planning our trip now. Great job guys. Xxxxxxxx
Neil Tamblyn –
Awesome DVD"S have watched them several times. What amazing children especially Savannah , taking such good care of little Sarah, my heart went out to Jen at the roll over and saying she thought she killed her babies, wow, thank you all so much.
Aaron Hawkins –
Seriously, so happy I was able to watch your adventure (twice now) It's almost like I was there or I feel like I know you. From a Tom Price youngster, to now to near 30 and coming up to 3 kids of my own. Really looking forward to giving them similar experiences. Thanks to you I have now set a couple of goals, see all the points of Australia (N,S,E,W &CNTR) not at once but less than the next decade. Good on you for the Big Lap 🙂 Cheers
Sheree Scott –
We have them...love it...watched it several times over...
Freddie Grace –
Awesome series, well done guys ?
Shane Harris –
Bought this last week. Arrived yesterday. On my second viewing already. Caution well advised. Feet are getting 'very itchy' !!!!
Jayne Hogarth –
Hi Steve,
Just want to say thank you for filming your awesome adventure. We watched the whole series in one day except the last episode because I didn't want the trip to be over.
Thanks again for a great video.
Heidi Nightingale –
We began our trip a week ago and we're so inspired by ur DVD. I've watched it so many times & out 7 yr old daughter has been watching it again as we travel! Love it!
Jason Hamelink –
Started watching my copy last night and it is awesome
Mark Barbados –
Great watch . I'm working my way through it. Modern day replacement of "Ask the leyland brothers"
Daniel Son –
Finished watching whole thing over the weekend absolutely brilliant, going out this weekend to buy a a caravan to start seeing more of our great brown land
Len Woodley –
Good stuff watching last one tonight well done im packing my off road van now and 4x4 is ready see u on the road or off
Tanya Elzer –
Purchased this last week and we are absolutely loving it ?
Kathi Saal –
Great to watch gave us some great ideas of traveling with our camper trailer
Mark Barbados –
Great DVD . I've nearly finished it. Would be great if you made more. But I'm sure it cost you a lot of money to travel.
Graham Dorizzi –
Just finished the whole series up at STEEP POINT Congrats guys a very well put together doco would like to it also.
Aaron Raymond –
Just watched it all in two days. Starting to plan our trip today. What an adventure. Thanks for the inspiration.
Gillian Byrne –
We love your DVDs too! Our 4-year-old's fave...even before the Wiggles!
Pat Callinan –
Great work on the DVD
Sherri Pullen –
I think you guys are amazing just tackling the journey with the rugrats. Well done Jen and Steve.
Ika Lachlan –
Finished watching at 2am this morning, it's so addictive! We have so many 4WD DVD's but nothing like The Big Lap. What an epic journey guys!
Glenn Noonan –
It's the best 4WD camping DVD out, I have watched my copy 3 times and love it, very inspirational.
Marcia Western –
Just finished watching all 3 DVDs and wow! What a great watch it was but makes us want to leave tomorrow on our big lap!
Glen 'Gleno' Hadden –
Love your DVD's mate. My family are addicted. Good work.
Scott Williams –
Just got it today. Stopped watching to have dinner then straight back into it. Just awesome, well done guys.
Nick Kendall –
Gday, Sat down over the weekend while it was 43 degrees outside with wife and kids over a few beers watched your DVD all 3 discs in a marathon. Bloody brilliant it was I have the bug now. Am starting to set up a 4x4 and add a few things to my camper trailer and we are going on a few small trips first then time for a cape York trip. Congratulations on putting together such an awesome show.
Shane and Olivia Taylor ? –
Hi Guys, Just finished watching The Big Lap, it was so enjoyable, well done. It was so easy to watch and so easy to get hooked on!!! Highly recommend it to anyone thinking about travelling (near or far) around our beautiful country. What an amazing journey, thanks for sharing it with us and inspiring us to get out there with our two young children. Cant wait for your next dvd series ... !!! and can't wait to start our trip!!!
Sandy Willcott –
I've watched the first 4 episodes on disc 1 and can't wait to watch the rest of the series. We have a landcruiser and a camper trailer and have done a trip from central Queensland to Western Australia, going through the Northern Territory and the Nullabor. At the time we had time restrictions, so I'm looking forward to doing it again at our leisure. You've inspired me to want to get out there and see as much as this country as we can.
Sue Slattery –
Hi guys, Oh I just bought your dvd's to get information thought it may be helpful if we take the plunge. We are a little older than you so now need a few more luxuries, but have done quite a bit of tent camping many years ago. So I received your dvds and like some others I did not stop watching just one I could not stop until I had watched them all. Just wonderful I laughed with you and cried with you I felt like I was with you . You are a wonderful couple and I love your girls, you are an inspiration for young families. I congratulate you and thanks for all the wonderful tips I will be able to use if we eventually decide to make the big trip. Best wishes to you all.
Matt Clarke –
Hi guys, I collect Australian travel documentaries and I would have to say that this is up there with the best of them. Well done Steve, Jen and Kids!!!
Craig Fiander –
Thank you for putting all this together what an adventure you all had, i enjoyed it immensely
Paul & Colleen Vidler –
Hi Steve, Jen, Savanna & Sara
Well that was certainly the most entertaining set of videos we have ever watched. You are blessed to have been able to make such a journey with your kids and at an age fit enough to endure it.
We have done some short trips out and around the middle of Australia on annual leave time and while out there always come up with "Lets Keep Going" then take the chicken track home.
After 20 years of trying to make a trip to Cape York happen we finally had the perfect opportunity, planned to every detail we set off for our 6 week adventure in July this year. It lasted 3 days and ended in Emerald QLD with me ending up at Prince Charles Hospital cardiac unit. So again it is on the back burner.
Watching "The Big Lap" has given us that injection of adventure to pick up the pieces and get on with planning our next big trip, many thanks to the Baile family for putting us back in the saddle.
Adam Herbert –
Hi Steve and Jen, Thanks heaps for going to all the effort of making the DVD. You really gave us a strong sense of what life would be like on the road for a year. Like many my wife and i want to take our 2 kids around Australia too. This DVD has probably taken us a little closer to our dream. Would be great to hear from you both what you would differently next time. e.g. different type of camper trailer, spend more time in a particular place etc. Thanks again
Criton & Alysha Sinn –
My fiancée bought the DVD and from the moment we started watching it, we were hooked. Each night we couldn't wait to watch another episode, or two or three! We've been telling our friends and family all about the series also as we think it's a great watch for everyone! You've inspired us, and one day would love to be in a position to be able to do The Big Lap also!
Lewis Nethercott –
G'day guys, just finished watching The Big Lap and what an inspirational series you guys have put together, thoroughly enjoyed it, plus it was a nice change from the usual full noise through bog holes, carving tracks up, followed by hard core winching from other shows I've seen. Awesome, down to earth Aussie family living the dream. Thanks guys.
Linda Davies –
What a fantastic story. Thoroughly enjoyed by myself and my husband. I didn't want it to end. We are planning our big trip for next year. It has certainly opened up my eyes to what is out there and what can be done if you set your mind to it. Please keep the stories and the tales coming along with your wonderful family. Savanna and Sara certainly made me smile and laugh. They are a credit to you both.
Dot ellis –
Hi Steve & Jen,loved the DVD your children were simply amazing ,they really made the show funny . . . 'not another hike' haha.
Peter Hendriks –
Just finished watching the Big lap. Thankyou for sharing your amazing adventure. You have showed us what we started out doing 17 years ago but didn't complete. But you have given us itchy feet once again and the inspiration to finish our lap. Absolutely loved your DVD series.
Steve & Gail Nicholls –
Hi Steve & Jen, Thank you for such an inspiring set of Videos, it brought back memories of a time back in 1988 when we dragged the kids out of school and took off for 3 years. We were riveted to the TV for days.
You have opened up memories that we had forgotten about long ago and we thank you for that.
We have now purchased a van & a 4wd and are going to do it all over again thanks to you both.
Now in our 60's we can't wait, so thank you , good luck with your endeavours and we may see you out there somewhere.
Samantha Dittmar –
Hi Guys, We've just finished watching your DVD and absolutely loved it! Educational, inspirational, funny, just a great show. One part that my husband especially loved was when you were in the Pt Lincoln National Park and you had a flat battery. The exact same thing happened to him with his mates about 25 years ago!
Had you given any thought to maybe doing a Big Lap of NZ? We took our 3 kids (16, 14 & 3) there in 2012 and spent 3 weeks in a motorhome travelling 4,000 kms over the North & South Islands. Not nearly as adventurous as you, but there was certainly heaps of places to see & things to do. We could easily spend another 3 weeks and still not see it all.
Thanks for making such a great show and we look forward to watching more of your adventures!
David Orrock –
Hi Steve & Jen, my wife & I thoroughly enjoyed your families trip on DVD. Great to see the girls enjoying Australia at such a young age. Well done on your adventure & video production. We plan to set off on our big lap in a caravan set up for free-camping - can't wait! Thanks & best regards David & Michelle, Melbourne
John O'Grady –
Hi Steve, Just wanted to drop you a note to say well done on your video production. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A funny thing happened to me when I was watching a few of your vids one night. My 3.5yr old could not sleep so he came down stairs and sat with me through two of the shows. I was expecting him to sleep but for some reason he was glued to the TV set. He looked so excited when I told him we would be doing all those things too. He's a quiet chap but definitely into traveling now. It was a nice moment for me. Anyway, well done and good luck with the next adventure.
Leanne Atkinson –
Guy's that was the best DVD I have ever watched, we watched it over two days over the Xmas break, it was so inspirational that I said to my husband, that is what I want to do, my parents did the same trip 25 years ago when they retired, the only thing they missed out on was the cape tip of Australia due to the wet season. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us. Regards Leanne 🙂
Alan Brooks –
We watched The Big Lap in a few sittings - awesome job! We belong to a group that make short films and we know just how hard it is to get the professional and engaging finished product that you have released. My wife and I would recommend The Big Lap to any adventurers (actual or armchair). We are planning a similar trip except we will be in the grey nomad class ? Thanks again, Al.
Leith, Jutta & Joel Wilkinson –
Just watching your video now, absolutely love it, very well put together and very entertaining and informative, well done guys!! from leith, Jutta & Joel in Two Rocks, Western Australia, we are also planning a trip like this in the not too distant future, doing Karijini NP later this year & many more to follow, Great work Steve & Jen, Savanna & Sara!
Nathan Hibbert –
Really good DVD, watched it twice, Will there be another one soon?
Nick Bartle –
Just finished watching your dvd's at 5am,was up all night couldn't turn it off,will watch it again when the kids get home from school.
Brenton De Vries –
Awesome DVD guys. Always had thoughts about travelling Aus, saw the preview on Facebook and had to get the DVD. Didn't disappoint! As a 27 year old single full time worker and home owner / renovator it seems like a far fetched idea, but you've definitely planted the seed! Great family too, congrats for living the dream!
Shannon Froome –
Huge congrats Steve and Jen, what a top insight into how a massive trip like this actually happens, from planing to execution "not to mention the recording"! My whole family absolutely loved following your trip - How inspiring!
Max Thorbjornsen –
Received the DVD on Friday - the misses and I thought we would watch it over a few days. Well we put the first disk Saturday midday and could not contain ourselves, watched all 3 disks on the Saturday - when friends rang we said we weren't home as we didn't want to miss a minute
Best Aussie adventure movie I have ever watched, a down to earth Aussie family living the dream.
Greg Cooke –
Received mine the other day and it was watched, in total in just 2 sittings. A truly great story, beautifully filmed, showing a family enjoying themselves. No bad language, just a nice wholesome DVD full of fun and adventure. Thanks for the inspiration to go further afield.
Dave Runham –
Hi Steve, Thank you. It was awesome. We have been through similar vehicle problems with our trip to the cape. It was an awesome video. We plan to do a big lap some time soon as well. So it was a great encouragement watching you go through planning, prep, and execution stages. Loved it.
Rob Goschnick –
Hi Steve, thanks so much for this enlightening and entertaining DVD series, we have received ours and have already watched the first disc through, it gives hope for the trip that we want to do this coming winter, to the top (cape York) with our three kids who will be Dylan almost 4 and Thomas and Abigail twins who will be just 3.
Sharon Ruigrok –
Just wanted to say thank you for your DVD. It is amazing!! We have watched 3 episodes so far. I must have been an exhilarating journey. Jen is awesome!
Ian Clarke –
Received the DVD set and have had chance to watch the first two episodes. Great work - enjoying it immensely. I already feel like I'm part of the family watching the adventures as they happen.
Barry Anderson –
G'day Steve and Jen,just received the Big Lap DVD, what a ripper, real down to earth people you are, you both have that mischievous/cheekiness and a liking for the simple things like a VB beer, none of the political correct stuff, the kids were terrific, they would have learnt heaps on the trip, good on you and all the best for the festive season and the future.
Stuart Johnson –
We've just finished watching your first DVD and have been taking notes down of some of the things you've suggested. It's great reference material and highly entertaining. The videography and information is fantastic and captivating. You and Jen have done a first class job on it. We are looking forward to watching the rest of the set to see how you get on.
Good luck with the DVD. I hope it gets picked up and shown on TV as it should. It's first class and every Australian should watch it to see what they are missing out on.
Kasey Vaughan-Koch –
My husband watched your entire DVD in one night - very enjoyable guys 🙂
Robyn Turner –
We got the DVD xmas eve, Graeme and I have just finished watching it, loved every bit of it, fantastic and well done. Congrats to you and your beautiful family.
Dave Borg –
Steve, Thanks very much, we have already watched the first DVD and are half way thru the second....The whole family have been totally mesmerised and it has renewed all our desire to travel this great country of ours again!
Tammy King –
I purchased The Big Lap DVDs as a Christmas present for myself and my hubby. We have a pop out off road caravan we like to take on holidays and also have a nearly 3 year old daughter. The Big Lap was fantastic, we've already watched the series, in between family xmas gatherings ? The filming was awesome and the realism of travelling with kids was perfect for us. We have plans one day to do our own Big Lap - before we get too old and grumpy to enjoy it! Thanks again for taking on the adventure and showing us all that it is do-able 🙂
Oliver Douglas –
Hi Steve I bought your dvd before xmas and I just wanted to email you to say woooow. I totally enjoyed watching your expedition, you have an incredible family I loved every bit of your trip. I am sooo jealous you did an incredible job filming. Thank you for sharing it with me. Once again my partner and I watched it over the xmas break and finished watching it last night before new year came in. You and your wife and kids are amazing. Take care and thanx again.
Tyronne Williams –
Hi Steve, what a great DVD to watch, it was really good to watch a travel DVD showing a real life journey, (not one made up for the cameras). It was good to see you travel on 4WD tracks and not winch yourself through a small mud hole like most other 4WD shows.
It must be hard to get back into normal life style after a long adventure, maybe one day hopefully soon,(just got to work around kids and school) and I will too be heading on a great adventure like yourself
Di Hackling –
We've watched all three DVD's over the Christmas period and marvelled at your exploits . . . and with two small children. We're full of admiration for you and Jen, and Savannah and Sara are absolutely adorable!
Shane Miles –
Thank you so much for showing us there's more to life than just work. You have a great family and it shows. Well done in your success. Great movie and thanks for the tips on travelling. Always have a place for you to camp in Australind WA just north of BUNBURY but I bet you new where that was! Thanks again.
Kylie Miles –
Hi Steve, Jen and girls. We have just finished watching your DVDs and they were awesome loved them all. Thanks heaps for sharing your adventures with us. Even our kids loved it. Kylie Shane and family.
Daniel Locke –
Hi Steve, I received my copy of the big lap last week, what an awesome adventure and a well made DVD. A big thanks to you, Jen and the kids for sharing your trip of a life time with us.
Jayne Spiers –
Hi guys, just finished watching your dvd's, I did this trip over 7 years ago now and watching your trip has brought loads of memories back. Amazing! now I want to do it all again!
I am going to order it and show my family back in the UK, as I lost all my photo's and video's we made while travelling (long story). Anyway just wanted to say your all amazing and thanks for sharing and inspiring others.
Troy Lang –
Hey guys me and the wife and kids just watched the DVD we all loved it.
Richard Agius –
Thanks Steve, not only have I received your dvd's but have enjoyed watching them too. My dream is to do the same sort of trip one day.
Craig Smith –
Hi Steve, I can only say brilliant, that is my dream, hope i can make it happen soon.
Danielle Crew –
We purchased The Big Lap and have only one episode to go. We have really enjoyed watching your adventures especially our 6 year old boy Oliver who is addicted! We are hoping for a similar adventure on a smaller scale in 2016 with 4 children and can't wait. Thank you.
Dusti Henke –
Hi guys...! I bought my husband your "Big Lap" dvd for Christmas and i just finished watching it, I loved it immensely, felt a part of your family ... Was very sad for it to end ...
Geoff Cunneen –
Fantastic DVD!
Brendan Matthews –
What a great trip is all I can say. For us we are planning to do the "big lap" in 2016. You have certainly inspired us to get out there with a little one in tow. Cheers for a great watch and sharing your journey.
John Dacosta –
What an awesome DVD series - keep up the great work - 10/10
Karen Petersen –
Just wanted to say thank you for letting us share in your expedition the big lap, I did it with my family when I was 10 (30 years ago) and it's our dream to do it again soon especially after seeing your videos! . . . Hope that your family are well! Can't wait to see part 2 - Yours truly , The Petersens
Ben Bright –
I had my dvd pack arrive yesterday and got to sit down & watch the first 2 episodes once I got the kidlets off to bed. Firstly, only 2 episodes in and all I have are two things to say 'awesome production' & 'my god I'm jealous!!' You guys have definitely given me the motivation & kick in the butt to get our trip planning & saving on!!
Simon Currie –
Hi guys, Just watched all 10 episodes of your DVD, excellent production and very entertaining. We have done similar trips, not as long but can't wait to get away again.
Debbie Clements –
Just received my DVD!!!! couldn't wait till christmas day to watch it, we are loving it so far. Great Job guys!!! Thanks heaps, Deb!!
Jason and Tracey Goodwin –
Loved it, shared it, watched it again.....
Bruce Muir –
Guys, loving the series, it's part of my diabolical plan to get my wife to let us do something similar, starting with watching 1/2 an hour of the DVD's every night before I put my 18mo son to bed. It's the only show he sits still for...
Mal Crust –
Watched the big lap over the long week end and loved it. Has inspired us much. Our plan is to start in approx 5 years.
Johnny Wuttrich –
Hi guy's, we just finished the 10th episode. Have spread it out over the past 3 weeks and watched while having dinner. FANTASTIC!! we thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip with you. Have done some travelling ourselves throughout Oz in various modes of transport, but not to the extremes here. You've shown us quite a few places we cant wait to get to and check out for ourselves. Our set-up is too big to take to a lot of the places you've gone, but we can park up and use the 4wd then.
Once again thank-you very much for sharing such a awesome adventure with us. John, Karen and Kayla.
Jase Holroyd –
Well we watched the lots, all 10 episodes in a few days. Boy have we been blown away, so much so that we brought a camper trailer online while watching your DVD. We already have a 96 GLX 80 that I've setup for touring so thanx to you we are going to have a crack at it. Really enjoyed the DVD, congrats on your work. Hope to see you back in Melb sometime. Now you've done it what's next?? Jase and Family
Kylie Miles –
Oh my, not sure what you guys have done, the only video my 4 year son wants to watch is the trip around Australia as he puts it.
Jase Holroyd –
Got my copy of 'The Big Lap' in the mail today, 4 episodes down and loving it. Gives me, my family and our 80 heaps of inspiration. Loving the DVD, that's guys.
Penelope Risbey Turner –
Hi, wow we LOVE your DVD. Thanx so much for sharing your trip with us, we really felt like we were tackling it with you. we cant wait to start our own bigish trips (weeks/months) not sure we are ready to completely pack up and go just yet!! we particularly liked the attention to every little detail, whether it was preparing meals, reading maps, shaking sand out of ones undies, or hiking to the most beautiful areas, these details made it so real. We are in awe of your decision.
Lisa Briggs –
I watched the whole trip today! Awesome job guys! Now to convince hubby to take some time off work to make the dream a reality! We have the set up ready to go!
Jason and Tracey Goodwin –
Guys I feel bad I have shared the DVD we watched as a family in 48 hours with friends.........I have invited all my friends and posted the site on Pradopoint.....you guys are amazing....mind you you live in Adelaide.....that must suck....LOL....I have stopped sharing the DVD and given them 1 disc and said buy the rest though....LOL
Sam Voysey –
Guys I just got the dvd's in the mail today. Really enjoying the first few episodes. I think the easy going approach you've used is great.
Alex Galanos –
Just finished watching the DVD series. Wow. Just so motivating to start our travelling around this beautiful country. Absolutely fantastic series and we cant wait for a sequel.
4x4 Review –
Well we picked up a copy of your DVD and just finished it tonight. Had a few interruptions, then day trips and nights that stopped me watching it the whole way through on Christmas Day. It was great to see real Australians on the trip of a lifetime.
Kay Jerome –
Purchased your Big Lap DVD, It arrived just in time for Xmas.. thank you. Have just watched it and man o man I so want to pack up the camper and start our trek around this beautiful country we live in right now.
Sally Graham –
Just finished watching your DVD and loved it - great inspiration for the trips we plan to do. Thanks for sharing and showing it's possible with little kids!
Matthew Duell –
Got the Big Lap DVD's for Xmas. My partner and I are currently on the second DVD and give it the big thumbs up. Thanks for the time and effort you guys put into film your trip. It gives us a kick in the pants to get our plans together and not let the excuses give us a reason not to go.
Marty Stoppard –
My wife bought me the Big Lap DVD for Xmas and we both thoroughly enjoyed it ! We have been re inspired to do more travelling. Thank you and all the very best for the future you are great family.
Denise Stoppard –
Bought the DVD set for hubby for Christmas.... we have just finished watching the whole series.....awesome viewing...He reckons its the best pressie ever....all we need to do now is do it... thanks for sharing your inspiring trip.
Scott Krauel –
Got the dvds for Chrissy and already watched all of them! Found them very good and makes me wanna do the same trip! Awesome footage and a great demonstration how doing the "big lap" is possible with a young family. Well done!
Evo's 4WD Adventures –
The DVD arrived xmas eve so we sat around and watched some of it!!! now we have itchy feet again thanks!! Merry xmas you guys are an inspiration to us all!!!!
Annette Rumney –
Just watched your first DVD of 3 totally awesome, extremely informative and wonderful family entertainment, the grandchildren asked to come over and watch the next one..... great family time.
Brendan Abberton –
Hey guys I received my dvd yesterday and just wanted to say a big thanks. I have already watched 2 of the dvds and it is awesome gives me many ideas for my family. Thank you so much for sharing your experience's with us.
Brenden Jones –
Just finished watching your complete journey guys. Congratulations on an awesome and well documented tip. Its been my dream/plan for years to do this. Especially the N`S`E`W extremeties. Great to see others have a similar love for our beautiful country. Thanks for sending the dvds out and all the best to ya's.
Steve McLaughlan –
Just watched the first three episodes on disk one. Great job guys, loving it.
Eliza Keech –
Watching our DVD of your trip , totally amazing, it's so inspiring to know that dreams can come true, we can't wait to someday do the same ;0)
Crispin Lowe –
Just got your DVD in the post today. Watched the first couple of episodes, great job, very professionally done. I would highly recommend people buy it.
Luigi Peleia –
I watched the first disc today. Job well done. Very inspiring. Can't wait to watch the rest.
Debbie Clements –
Just received Our copy of your DVD. Thanks heaps!! We could not wait till Christmas to start watching and are loving it all, you guys have done a great job. Thanks again.
Glenn and Kerrie Irwin –
Hi Steve, we just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the DVD'S. We were away in our caravan in recent weeks and sat down each afternoon with a beer or wine and watched the episodes. We felt like we were part of your lovely family by the end. Thanks for the great spots you featured. We are heading off in the middle of this year for an extended caravan tour and it was very helpful in getting us even more inspired and also giving us plenty of tips on travelling.
Mitchell Arnold –
The dvd's arrived today. just watched the first episode and i am very impressed. Well worth the wait. Big challenge you took on. Most people would've given up early on, but seems that you guys did it very well, congratulations! I look forward to watching the rest of the episodes!!! I feel like everyone who watches this will feel like they were on the trip with you and will get to know your family very well.
Julian Ellis –
Our family has finished your DVD series, we watched one a night over the chrissy break and really enjoyed your adventures.
Kimmi and Pete –
Really enjoyed your DVD's feel like I know you and your family. We are heading off from Darwin in May across the Kimberley, Gibb River road and then down the west coast no time frame or deadlines can't wait. We picked up a couple of tips and tricks from the DVD so thanks heaps for sharing.
JJ Pieterse –
We have watched all episodes on the weekend and enjoyed every minute of it!!
Emma Llewellyn –
What an awesome set of DVDs. My hubby and I love travelling and camping, we did a 6 month travel before having our 2 kids. Since having them we haven't had much chance to travel with them although we would love to. Such a great experience for kids. Your travels have inspired me to make sure we at the very least get some small trips done in the next few years.
Lynette Gillam –
Just finished watching this with hubby. We loved every moment, except it ending! Awesome job guys, we both feel like surrogate aunt and uncle to your gorgeous girls, watching them grow and experience such a wonderful trip! Can't wait for another movie from you all.
Stephen Chapman –
Absolutely loved it
What an experience and what a cute bunch of ladies to do it with
BUT
Damn you
Now I going to do it instead of thinking about it
Regards
Steve
Erich SCHOEBINGER –
love love love love love. Well done guys - looking forwad to your next trip in SA - my turf 🙂
Matthew Vancam –
Seriously what a wonderful DVD series. I enjoyed every second of it and I am about to watch it again. It has been such an inspiration as my dream is to also to do a lap of the land of OZ.
Thanks for sharing the memories, you have a wonderful family.
Regards
Matthew