Exploring Cairns / an experience not to be missed / living in a caravan with two dogs

We are a travel family who like to get off the beaten track with our newly renovated 15 year old Retreat Daydream Caravan. Remote free and low cost camps, caravan parks, 4 wheel driving and offroading, fishing, cooking - you name it, we have a crack at it! And we want to share it all with you to hopefully inspire you to get out there and live your best life just like we do! We share our tips and tricks and give you an honest insight into family travel life, what's great about it, what's not so great about it and all the bits in between!
Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel and leave a comment if your enjoying our content!
If you would like to support us by joining our patreon, head on over to / nowornever_aus , any support is greatly appreciated!!
If you want to buy some of our merch head to www.nowornever...
Brands we work with!
Seeker Brewing
www.seekerbrew...
Custom Lithium
customlithium.... (discount code for $50 of your battery purchase is 'Nowornever23' - this is case sensitive!)
iCheck
www.ichecktpms... (discount code for 10% off is NOWORNEVER)
GrubRug
www.grubrug.co... (discount code for 10% off is NOWORNEVER)
Beach2Bush
www.beach2bushaustralia.com (discount code for 10% off is NOWORNEVER)
Compgas
compgas.com.au/ (discount code NOWORNEVER will get you $36 off per unit)
Cowfish Technologies
www.cowfish.co... (discount code ‘nowornever’)
1Key Caravan
1keycaravan.com/ (discount code for 10% off is NOWORNEVER10)
Mountain Air Dust Reduction System www.cgearmats....
Meat at Billy’s
meatatbillys.c... (discount code NOWORNEVER for $20 off your order - Select Locations only - see website for details)
If you like the music we have used in our episodes you can find it here: www.epidemicso...
#travelaustralia #exploreaustralia #lapofaustralia #caravanningaustralia #vanlife #biglap #biglapfamily #caravanliving #fordranger #travellingfamily #aussietravel #craftbeer #livingontheroad #caravanfamily #touringaustralia #aussietravelfamily #familiesthattravel #travelvlog #4x4 #4wd #caravanbuild #caravanrenovation #offgrid #offgridliving

[@toesuptravelling]

Always try to find fresh beans. Makes a massive difference!

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks!

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Afternoon 😊 Awesome epic adventure 👍🏼 Thanks once again mates 👏🏼 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers mate!

[@treeman3663]

Good to see they have wheel in cairns now nice views

[@nowornever_aus]

🙌🏼

[@Romeo-kp8tc]

Enjoyed episode, Cairns on my bucket list when I retire, and area, Cheers Bevan 🤠❤️🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers mate!

[@Doolanandsophie]

Oh man!! Totally empathise with you guys for the dog poop 💩 our big boy has left us embarrassed a few too many times 😂

[@nowornever_aus]

Haha no good but I guess they don’t know any better! 🤣

[@annieowe]

We’ve the same machine. We love Grinders Crema Coffee Beans ❤

[@nowornever_aus]

Will have to try them!

[@kerrylogan3953]

Omg this one cracked me up big time with the dog poop trust me I can relate! Love this worts and all well done guys 😂

[@nowornever_aus]

😂 thank you

[@58chucka]

When my wife and I were in Mackay a few months ago, we had to go to Bunnings. And because you can take your dog into Bunnings, we took our dog into the store. While we were over behind the paint shop, our dog decided to open its bowels on the floor. It's the same sloppy one like you guys described. So embarrassing, so we know how you must have felt. 😢. Travelling with a dog is hard, but we wouldn't go without her. ❤️ We love your videos, guys. 😊 Keep them coming.

[@nowornever_aus]

Oh no! 😖 let’s hope it’s a one off for you too! 😂

[@geepedy26742]

👍a little tip for the sloppy doggy drop, always carry a small zip lock lunch bag with some coffee grounds 😀👌🏻cheers

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@LorraineBradshaw]

Your kids are the best... Take them to a view that isn't a view and the comments are still positive. All credit to you, Erin and the kids.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! We are very proud!

[@craigevans65]

Awesome stuff guys we saw a lot of the stuff u guys did but so much more to see 😊

[@nowornever_aus]

Yes we needed sooo much more time!!

[@georgewinters3191]

You had me gagging when you were telling the dog story😂, in the wet season Barrons falls just thunders and the mist flying off it is amazing , nice area all up through there , been lucky to do,it a few times. Great videos and I like your story telling , you work well together 😂. Heading out in my van tomorrow after finishing 45 years of working in the one place 😊 the wheels on the van go round and round….

[@nowornever_aus]

😂 glad you enjoyed it!! Have a blast out in your van!!

[@justinekendall7262]

Love the vid. Highly recommend #Yahava coffee. We love the beans, next time you're in Margaret River def give them go. We love the Kwik blend but a tasting will blow your mind!

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! Will pop it in the list!

[@Relaxingkiwi]

Awesome guys thanks

[@nowornever_aus]

🙌🏼

[@thenuttybunchtravellingaus]

Love that area up in Kuranda. Kids love the train ride when we took them up

[@stuartkcalvin]

Great piece guys, thanks.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks mate!

[@whitedog7897]

Glad you enjoyed Cairns and FNQ. My part of Australia. 👍😀

[@nowornever_aus]

🙌🏼 beautiful area!

[@tarmlight6410]

I miss living in cairns

[@bfishing2137]

Definitely give St ali coffee a go. We are hooked on the wide awake beans 👌👌

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers!

[@diannehavelberg5875]

Lovely video guys we did like cairns

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@sharynhillton8193]

We love the vids!, thanks guys 👏

[@nowornever_aus]

🙌🏼

[@ouroz_adventures]

Gr8 EP guys as always…. We have been on the road for 4 months and have used dog sitters …. They are everywhere…. Mad paws app or heaps on Cp’s …. We had no issues for NP’s so far. Safe travels 🍻

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!!

[@waynecapewell9426]

Paranella park , would have been a great place for you to visit , whilst you up a Cairns😊

[@nowornever_aus]

Stay tuned!

[@alanjohnston243]

Dog and gun coffee is the bomb guys

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers!

[@arm_luvr1002]

Best thing about Cairns is the roads out .....

[@nowornever_aus]

😳

[@johncumberland2762]

Guys. I have two Barista Express. One in the van and one at home. I got sick of carting between the two. I like my coffee. I use the Lazio dark beans from Aldi at 12 a kilo and am quite satisfied with the way I’ve got it dialled in

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you mate!

[@AshHughesPhotos]

Ahhh brings back great memories. We loved hanging out with you guys, but I'm still hungover I think 😂

[@nowornever_aus]

😂😂 🙌🏼

[@katrinaolive2505]

Coffee works @ mareeba👍👍

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks!

[@danieldean1617]

If your still up north try Cruze coffee in Cairns, their vanilla beans are awesome. Townsville has Bounce coffee that do all their roasting in house.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@rollyb5061]

awesome Alex

[@nowornever_aus]

Thanks!

[@smurfzilla5756]

We love fish river roaster coffee beans they deliver as well.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@smurfzilla5756]

@nowornever_aus no worries our favourite is the hub blend.

[@traverse_earth]

You guys might like Sacred Grounds coffee beans! Either the purple, blue or yellow pack 🤘

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you! Will have to check it out!

[@stephenhorton1225]

Hi, what is the make of your green insulated cup, looking for one that will fit our cup holders in our Dmax. Also how is your van tenna going ,love the vids

[@nowornever_aus]

The cup is a beach 2 bush one, vantenna is fantastic once we got it set up right! Love not having to set it up every time! Discount code “nowornever” if you look at purchasing one!

[@rolandhollingsworth4558]

Coffee Works at Mareeba for all your beans! Been buying from them for years. Lots of flavours to try, Cheers

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!

[@anitaneat1010]

Lavazza barista beans and Campos beans are excellent and can both be bought at woolies but they're expensive but with the Campos beans I find my machine tends to oversteam or over-extrude the beans because they're a slightly softer bean🤷. Both are delicious - but I have got to say that I'm surprised at how good the Urban Coffee beans are from Coles - they're very good and cheap, so worth a try, I like them when I am on budget.

[@nowornever_aus]

Thank you!!

[@waynedixon-s4z]

Montville have the best coffee beans

[@waynegveric2057]

Good bean head to Coffee World in Mareeba They have a shop near Cairns Central too

[@waynegveric2057]

Also check out the Artillery Museum.

[@waynegveric2057]

Zoo just out of Kurunda in a goid 2hr stop and affordable

[@nowornever_aus]

Cheers!

[@coraleewatkins7356]

Hey just a question about your coffee machine, my sons after a really good one and was looking at the older one to yours and he read it takes 10 mins to warm up, does yours take this long?

[@nowornever_aus]

I think the 10 minutes is for “optimal performance” we don’t usually wait that long and haven’t notice a different really

[@tarmlight6410]

Ay it is buddies

[@treeman3663]

Fur children are a pain in the ass on the road restrictions major as to what you can do

[@nowornever_aus]

Yeah it certainly does limit you!

[@tarmlight6410]

Muddies

[@joycethorn2313]

Buy Beans from either Woolies or Coles whenever they are on special. Vittoria Organic. Best ever. Buy 1kg for $38 full price or $18 sometimes less on special.