Another top video, but I must say that you did look a bit of goose standing filming a sign that all your viewers could see said South Cape Bay 4 hours return and you saying, "I don't know how long it takes to get to South Cape Bay." 😂 But I've got a question. As a 6th generation Tasmanian myself, I'm wondering where you got the idea about the French, not to mention Polish, influence on Tasmanian culture? Lots of the landmarks were named by early Fremch explorers like Bruni d'Entrecasteaux (pronounced don tre cassto) but they never settled here. And the Polish? As Pauline Hanson would say, please explain. Keep up the good work. I love the camera footage.

Thanks for posting another great vlog Ian. Always a pleasure to watch.

Wow.

22:05 Back in 1984 I spent most of the day at that location. There used to be a bridge across the thermal spring and the walking track continued back to the swimming pool. There's been several fires in the Hastings area over the years, I'm guessing that most of the timber structures that used to be part of the trail have been lost or rotted. Must get back down there one day. Last time I was at the cave, the current LED lighting hadn't been installed...

16:00 those bloody Atlantic Salmon farms! 🤬

Beautiful views!

It's gorgeous scenery you've got there, Ian. Thanks for the distraction. It's much needed.

Another great vlog! The beaches are stunning. Is defo hang out at Resolute Bay 😎.

👍💡Brilliant !!

Beautiful drone shots of Bruny Island. Nice campsite...are there a lot of bugs that time of year?

Who else said what?! to no photography? 😂

There you are! About time, too. 😉

Oh that sucks 😂

Gday mate. Saw you near NYC. The van with your logo on it. Unfortunately have no chance to chat with you in person. We are travelling around America atm. Will be back to Canberra before Xmas. All the best for your journey. Hopefully will see u again. We will heading to Washington DC by end of this week.

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Yeah but it can make for pretty cool encounters ✌️ Ado & Mick

Hahaha only you Brother, only you. 😂

Gee taking the arrive with plenty of time to make it through security a wee bit too seriously.

That’s what happens when you don’t know what day it is 😂😂😂. Have a safe journey.

I can barely tolerate JFK the day of my flight.

Just saw your van here in Connecticut, checked out your channel. So glad we did ☺️

The tessellated (?sp) is fascinating. Nature is the best artist. Richmond was a lovely little town and that model of old Hobart was incredible. So much detail! Hope you are doing well and still enjoying Canada 😁

Poouseum - gotta have a twisted sense of humour 😂😂😂

You might want to consider getting a UHF CB for your van as well. Most Camper vans reside on ch18 and then you have ch40 for highway driving. Most states have repeaters on ch1-8 and ch41-48. It's also handy when you don't have cell coverage for calling for assistance on ch5 (national emergency channel) just a suggestion 😉

Great video. I enjoy the towns and scenery and the bush walks. Good to sit in my chair and watch all the tourist spots. Look forward to Hobart next video. Thanks for sharing. 🚐🚐

Thanks for tour today. Tassie never disappoints. Keep up the good videos. Love your van. 🚐 🏕️

Thankyou for posting a Remarkable vlog

I've watched a series of your videos and understand why you do what you do but the thing that really grates with me is your assumption that people are stupid. But, yeah, I guess that there is a hierarchy of stupid, so where will we start? Death Camp? Really? Maybe you should have done some actual historical research, or at least, homework beforehand. Port Arthur was a place of secondary punishment, far from a death camp, but neither was it the place where the loaf of bread convicts were sent. Van Diemen's Land was not settled because they were closing Norfolk Island in 1814. VDL was settled in 1803. The Governor did not live at Port Arthur. The place was overseen by a Commandant. The Penitentiary was a flour mill before it was a cell block, not after. You refer to the Separation Room. It is the Separate Prison. Now, maybe I am being a pedant (you're missing an apostrophe in Aussie's for example) but the peak of the hierarchy of stupid is when you complain about the coffee at Port Arthur (not the best, I admit) yet drink Robert Timms instant coffee in your van. THE HORRROR.😅 But, I do like your videos. They are visually brilliant.

That viewing platform was only put in there about 2 years ago, previously it was a wooden structure that has been replaced several times over the years due to being washed away in extreme rough weather. In my youth at low tide we used to walk through the cave! Back in those days there wasn't a platform for viewing, it was just stairs to get down!

My fav is 5 cheese garlic bread

Visually your videos are great and I really like your self-reflection. You could have explained at the beginning that you were at the Coal Mines historic site. My Great-Great-Great-Grandfather James (Jimmy) Harrison was a convict there at the time of the robbery that you talk about. There's more information about the Coal Mines (and Point Puer) in this video from my series about Jimmy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Xdq5J7grOJnrc

Interesting interpretation of the site. Amazing that you were able to get so much footage without hordes of tourists in shot. Just a comment about the Soldiers' Memorial Avenue though. It wasn't to commemorate the soldiers who served as guards at the Port Arthur penal settlement, but in memory of the residents of Port Arthur, then known as Carnarvon, who served in the AIF in World War One and were killed in action. You actually show the Roll of Honour with their names on it at the 35:48 mark of your video. In this video of my series about my convict Great-Great-Great-Grandfather I also mention the Memorial Avenue in the out-takes at the end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJuleqKkqryeopI

Such an eerie place. I can’t even imagine how terrifying and isolating it must have felt to be herded into the separation building.

Hi from Canada.Thanks for sharing your experience.

I remember my first visit in 1996 when it was not as pristine as it is now. I sat on those steps leading down to the water outside the Commandant building. I felt the energy then and I have been several times since then and sit there and still feel it. A very special place.

I went to Munich, Germany to visit my bonus daughter. We visited the Dachau concentration camp. Needless to say, it wasn't a pleasant experience. I'm a big believer in energy. I felt weighted down, sad and by the end I had a full on headache. Seeing the pile of shoes was a slap to the face. It was important to go, but I don't think I'd had it in me to visit another place like that.

The incline is the site of where the coal was transported from the mine to the jetty on a wooden tramway.

Just saw you at the store in Manitoulin Island! Enjoy Canada 🤙🏻

Ahh found you after your cameo on Matthew’s channel with the fridge. I look forward to following your adventures here. From another Aussie 🇦🇺

I’ve been to Port Arthur. It’s eerie as ever. Oh I would love to do the Ghost tour

I’ve been to Port Arthur. It’s eerie as ever. Oh I would love to do the Ghost tour

I’ve been to Port Arthur. It’s eerie as ever. Oh I would love to do the Ghost tour

G'day from The Space Muffin!

I had a motorcycle accident as well when I was a teenager and screwed up my knees as well. That place is massive! How many prisoners were housed there? Looking forward to part 2. Hope your enjoying western Canada 😎

Let the adventure begin with that Aussie accent. Vanlife plus sent me your way. 👍🏼

Another great one! Your videos are getting better and better with every new video that you post! You are showing me so many places that I didn’t even know existed! Wow! And I love all the history you add in! I cannot wait to see what you experienced during your night tour! It was funny to see you in Van life plus on his vlog yesterday… the beast you bought to roam Canada and the US, if I understood correctly is quite different from Your Jasper! I wish you a great adventure and ask you to be extra careful in your travels!

Awesome ❤❤ I hurt my cheeks from laughing so hard ❤❤❤😂😂😂

Hi welcome to Canada

Wow! How beautiful Australia is❤❤❤❤thanks for sharing ❤❤❤Ian Melbourne is beautiful to ❤❤❤❤

What an impressive introduction. I just saw you on Vanlife Plus as well. I really liked your home on wheels ❤❤hope to see more of your videos ❤❤❤