Pablo

Woof!, I'm Pablo, the King Charles Cavalier. I'm going to be very sad when they all go away. I bet Ellie doesn't look after me very well. I may as well be in a kennel.

Dane the alien mascot

Hi, My name is Dane. I'm made of paper mache and am saving up for a full length sleeve tattoo. My favourite colour is green. I hope to make it around Australia on the back of a caravan. My main fear is those freaks from South Australia interfering with me, rain and rats. Wish me luck!

The Rig

This is the van and car ("Big Al") that we are going to attempt the trip with. It has three rows of seats which will hopefully avoid full scale brawling. The van isn't big, and it will either bring us closer together, or bring us home after a fortnight.

Ellie (holding the fort)

Hi, I'm Ellie! I'm 20 years old and have just finished my second year of my Law degree. I'll be staying at home next year and holding down the home front. I'm hoping to join the family at different points of the 'lap', especially those places in the warmer climate! I promise to look after the dog, if he is fat pig by the time they get back, I will be held fully responsible (and may be a fat pig myself due to lack of walking!) My best friend Sarah is moving into our house and we're only going to hold parties on weekends and when the neighbours are out of town. She'll be responsible for the house (and dog) when I'm partaking in the 'lap'. I'll miss the family (but not their mess!).

Darcy

Hi, My name is Darcy (AKA Big D). I am 9 years old and I live in Coburg. I go to Coburg Primary School, I like reading books, playing cricket and football, I dislike Carlton (including Brendan Fevola), pollution, whaling and brussell sprouts. I have a fear of sharp things, I have met Joffa before because his grandchild goes to my school. I have been on TV 5 times!!! On the heatwave I was at the beach and channel 10 filmed me and Gus, at the footy wearing Joffa's gold jacket, at the Salvador Dali, last years footy parade, at a Collingwood football clinic doing warm ups.

Anna

Hi, My name is Anna AKA "The Woodge". I am 5 years old and live in Coburg and go to Coburg Primary. I like dolphins and my favourite colours are orange and green. I don't like pumpkin and I have a fear of spiders. When I go around Australia I'm going to miss; my dog Pablo, my sister, my friends and my teacher Kerry. When I leave I am looking forward to; going to the theme parks, going to Tassie, going to Queensland and lots more!!!

Ruby

Hi, my name is Ruby. I am 9 years old, I live in Coburg and go to Coburg Primary. My nickname is Rubes. I love horses and horse riding. I dislike brussel sprouts and animal cruelty. Some things I'm going to miss when we go around Australia are; my horse riding school, my teacher, my friends, my sister Ellie and my dog Pablo. Next year I am looking forward to; going to Seaworld and Movieworld, going to the Northern Territory to see brumbies, going to the Great Barrier Reef and heaps more!!

Duncan (Dad)

Hi, my name is Duncan (thats me on the left). I'm 41 years old and live in Coburg. I'm looking forward to doing "the big lap" and not going to work so much. I'd like to catch a big fish (preferably a barramundi) and stand up on a surfboard while it's on a wave. I'll miss my family & friends and being able to hide from my children while we're away.