Are we crazy!

Yes mate go for it, best thing you will ever do. spending time travelling with the kids is something you will never forget.

Have fun. I would imagine that it is do-able.
At least you are allowing time to do it as I would imagine that most friction occurs when you try to go too far too quickly and everyone gets sick of the sight of the inside of the car.

G'Day Steve,

Go for it, as stated, best 6 months with the kids you will ever spend.

First thing to remember is even though you will be on the road, kids prefer routine, so pack / unpack at each stop is much easier if the kids have a role to play and understand where they fit in. The older kids can help with unpacking clothing / food / kitchen etc, while the younger one can become "pillow person" or whatever job they enjoy. This way you will find they will not only enjoy the experience more but set up / pack up will be very quick and at each camp the CT will look the same, so will seem like a home not just a tent, better security for the kids.

Hope this helps

Rolande

great fun. You can do it easy if you allow 1 hour to get going, 20min stops every 1 1/2 to 2 hours (kick a ball, or play cricket on the borders etc.
Caltex has good games ideas for kids to play in the car (check list ones and the like) and I'm sure you can find heaps more.
We only travel for a maximum of 2 days in a row before we have a days rest somewhere exploring swimming or just playing games and catching grass hoppers and bugs. Remember to allow 1 hour to play with them at the end of each day.
THATS THEIR TIME FOR YOU TO DO THEIR THING.
Have fun.

Thats great mate go for it it's a chance in a life time not just for you but for the wife and and the kids mate they will love it,share all the tarks around so every one has a job to do thats the main thing. Have good tyres on all vechiles as you will be away for 6mths the last thing you want is to get 3 or 4 weeks into your trip and you have to replace a tyre or two that will hurt your wallet and put stress on the wife thinkin will we have enough money for the trip if you now what i mean,do'nt travell to far on a daily bases as the kids will get gruppy so keep your days short the happer the kids are the happer you are makes for a great trip.all the best mate cheer's GREENDOG

Steve

Its a wonderful feeling - starting out on a beaut trip like that, and the preparation is half the fun. NO, you are not crazy - you are investing in the family.

One suggestion I'd add to the ones above - be prepared to be flexible with your itinerary. You want the kids to remember fun, not endless driving. So if you find a great spot and stay there too long to be able to cover everywhere you want to go, then be prepared to drop a few things off the list. They be there to do next time and be the basis of planning the next trip. Only another few years and you can be out there again!

Have a great trip!

Max

Really glad to hear there is someone madder than my self. We are leaving Coolum Beach QLD 7th April, self, wife and only 1 child 2 years, heading south initially through central NSW and then down to VIC to see grand parents which we hope will only take 2 to three weeks tops, then across to York peninsula S.A. for visit with more family. Hope to be heading north by start of may on our way to Inaminka as our first major stop from there all the way up over the west and down the west coast. We are planning on spending around 2 years on the road in a canvas canvalier camper trailer and a white 80 series landcruiser with tinny on top. I have travelled extensively by my self but never with a family, so am a little apprehensive. Will keep my eyes open for a stressed out father with three kids and wife driving a ford territory. Good luck wish you all the best of luck.

Adam.

I know it may be difficult BUT if you can get away WITHOUT any electronic games it will be a major bonus for you and the kids. KIds seem to miss out on whats goining on around them these days simply because of thes games.You may think i'm an old fuddy duddy but i really think getting the kids interested in their surroundings makes for a far more enjoyable trip
Anyway it will be the trip of a lifetime

rash1