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We needed HELP in ULURU!
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FREECAMPING near ULURU!
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This is NOT to be MISSED!
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BUNKERING down in the OUTBACK
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Something went BOOM!
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After the FLOOD catch up!
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This is only 12km's from the City!
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Our NEW caravan FLOODED!
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We DIG into some OUTBACK history
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Melons "N' Miles!
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@lenorerhodes8110
@lenorerhodes8110 8 күн бұрын
A fabulous place to visit. I grew up in a local town and now live close to Bonegilla (we locals pronounce it as Bone (same as eg. bone in your leg) - e (as for egg) gill (same as a fish gill) -a (pronounced u), Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s we knew a lot of people who spent time there and then moved to local towns. The children went to our schools and we never had racial discrimination issues. Many of them became close friends. I remember as a child going to the camp when I was young and visiting some of the people my parents became friends with. I would listen to their stories of what it was like living in Europe during the war. Even though I was a child I found it heartbreaking listening to some of their stories. Our region was blessed to have these wonderful, resilient people living and working in our community. ❤️🌺
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 8 күн бұрын
Yes Lenore we found it quite moving to visit, but extremely glad we did visit and did the tour, it added a lot to the experience in our opinion.
@paulgiles542
@paulgiles542 8 күн бұрын
Hi, what sort of temps were you getting for May. We’re looking for June/July next year.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 8 күн бұрын
@@paulgiles542 Paul from memory we were getting low to mid twenties and sunny, with night time lows of around 5-7. In July you can get high teens to low twenties, but nights can get to zero, if they are clear. A lot depends on the wind direction and speed as well, which you can't really predict, but if from the south it will be cold.
@michelehalsall5600
@michelehalsall5600 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for this very informative utube, we will be there in a few weeks and might be able to fit it in.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 9 күн бұрын
@@michelehalsall5600 Michelle it is definitely worth visiting and try and get on the tour, it adds to the experience.
@JeanetteDundas-g6l
@JeanetteDundas-g6l 10 күн бұрын
Definatly a great experience. Thank you for sharing this.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 10 күн бұрын
@@JeanetteDundas-g6l yes Jeanette it is definitely one worth visiting
@A.S.K.1
@A.S.K.1 11 күн бұрын
Canola fields are beautiful, aren't they?
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 11 күн бұрын
@@A.S.K.1 yes Steve we love seeing them in full flower when we are travelling.
@martinstallard6173
@martinstallard6173 13 күн бұрын
you guys are a long way from SA. If you get a chance get up to the upper Murray which feeds into lake Hume. one of our favourite places. :)
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 13 күн бұрын
@@martinstallard6173 thanks Martin we will check it out, if we get a chance, if we don't we will put it on the list for next time. And we aren't really far from SA, we are just up river 🤣
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 13 күн бұрын
If you get the chance, call in to the Adelaide botanic gardens on your way home maybe & see if the garden glass display is still on, theres a paid section in the bicentenary conservatory & a night time walk but also free viewing around the gardens during the day
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 13 күн бұрын
@@michelleh9685 thanks for the heads up, we might have to see if we have time when we are in Adelaide the next time 👍
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 13 күн бұрын
Frog looks like a spotted marsh frog but i could be mistaken, every state almost has their own variations.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 13 күн бұрын
@@michelleh9685 thanks we weren't sure what it was.
@Nathan-vq9ch
@Nathan-vq9ch 16 күн бұрын
What did the fish say when it swam into a concrete wall ? Oh DAM
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 16 күн бұрын
@@Nathan-vq9ch 🤣
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures 17 күн бұрын
Wow that house looks incredible and that frog was stunning the markings were incredible. The blossoms may be a pain but will make for some spectacular photos and video you lucky buggers.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 17 күн бұрын
@@filthyoffroadadventures thanks yes it is a beautiful house, housesitting does have some perks, you can get some great house's to look after.
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures 17 күн бұрын
@@Vantastic_Aus definitely worth considering that’s for sure.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 17 күн бұрын
It is a good option to give you a base somewhere you may want to explore for a longer period.
@jacquibaldry6318
@jacquibaldry6318 17 күн бұрын
Might have to add Albury to our list of places to see now. Thanks
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 17 күн бұрын
@@jacquibaldry6318 it's definitely worth visiting. There is a lot more in the area than we first thought. We have a few more videos coming 😃
@lenorerhodes8110
@lenorerhodes8110 16 күн бұрын
Great to see you are seeing the sites of our beautiful region. Will catch up soon. Have you visited the Bonegilla Migrant Camp yet? We are about 6 minutes down the road. ❤️🌺
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 16 күн бұрын
@@lenorerhodes8110 hi Lenore yes we were there today, it's amazing, so should be in next week's video. We don't have long left in Albury now, the time has been flying.
@lomein2186
@lomein2186 17 күн бұрын
Its trained to transcribe a us accent :/ google shouldve thought it through by giving an English australian language lol
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 17 күн бұрын
@@lomein2186 yes it is annoying it doesn't seem to handle accents very well 😁
@lomein2186
@lomein2186 16 күн бұрын
@@Vantastic_Aus the only work around i can think of that isnt pulling out an atlas would be manually punching in the address. Obviously it would be more tedious with more steps than just using your voice, but to circumvent the issue, pull it up the directions on your phone before connecting to the car. Idk, but i hope you both find a work around that best suits you, yall have a great day!
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 15 күн бұрын
@lomein2186 it does work sometimes, and other times it has a dummy spit and it is usually when you need it most :-)
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures 23 күн бұрын
Great episode team. We did Toms mine with the dogs and was great but wow the one you went to was amazing. I can confirm that it’s not an altar behind the curtain it’s like a storage room or possible where the priest gets ready?? Shh I may have had a little peek 😂🤣 We love Coober Pedy and will be heading back and spending more time there.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 23 күн бұрын
Yes the Old timers mine is interesting 😁 We won't tell anyone you peaked 😉
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures 23 күн бұрын
@@Vantastic_Aus 🤫🤣
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 23 күн бұрын
I believe years ago when Harry was still with us he allowed a film crew in & a story was done on him. I can't remember if it was abc & possibly backroads or another of their programs. I remember it because it was such an artistic & creative place & there wasnt a plain surface to be found.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 23 күн бұрын
@@michelleh9685 yes it is quite a unique place and when I went there first in 1996 he was still there and showing people around and telling stories.
@lenorerhodes8110
@lenorerhodes8110 24 күн бұрын
It is a fabulous place to explore. ❤️🌺
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 23 күн бұрын
@@lenorerhodes8110 yes Lenore definitely one we will be back to see again 😁
@margaretolsson8440
@margaretolsson8440 24 күн бұрын
Your braver then me I’m claustrophobic thank god for social media I can see it thru your eyes and comments.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 24 күн бұрын
Well, I don't usually cope too well either but I'd been in this one before! Glad you can enjoy it with us!
@MisterGee509
@MisterGee509 29 күн бұрын
I need all my money back...worst fight ever
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus 29 күн бұрын
@@MisterGee509 well at least it wasn't fixed 🤣
@tammylabrosciano5250
@tammylabrosciano5250 Ай бұрын
Fabulous videos. Lots of useful information, thank you for sharing. 😊
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@tammylabrosciano5250 thanks Tammy, glad you found it useful. We are happy to share our experiences.
@margaretolsson8440
@margaretolsson8440 Ай бұрын
Great info we also use what’s Ap for messaging the owner and sending pics of there pets. We try to do a meet & greet if possible before the sit to see if we are a great fit for all and the animals. My trick is I take photos before I move anything and then put things back before the owner is back.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@margaretolsson8440 yes Margaret we do the same, usually we will try and visit the house sit, if possible, a few months before so we can meet and greet and check it out before we commit. This is especially important for the longer property sits.
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 Ай бұрын
Is it a good idea to have police clearances too?
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Yes Michelle, we both have that and it does help, as some people do ask for it.
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 Ай бұрын
Very informative & useful information for thse of us interested in house / farm/ station sitting .
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Thanks Michelle, glad you found it interesting, and hopefully of some use.
@colleenoliver2673
@colleenoliver2673 Ай бұрын
If you’re got costochronditis get a back pod expensive but fixes you up super quick
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@colleenoliver2673 thanks Colleen, but it was just bruised rib cage, all sorted out now with time thankfully.
@michelehalsall5600
@michelehalsall5600 Ай бұрын
Very useful, you guys explained everything
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@michelehalsall5600 thanks Michelle, glad you enjoyed it 👍
@cathbp4089
@cathbp4089 Ай бұрын
Super useful :)
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@cathbp4089 thanks Cath, glad you found it helpful
@Stargoal-qq1fi
@Stargoal-qq1fi Ай бұрын
❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@Stargoal-qq1fi thanks for watching
@Mambey
@Mambey Ай бұрын
Didn't get to run over the train, bugger.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Maybe next time 😉 But it did hold us up twice after that where we had to wait at crossings 😮
@lenorerhodes8110
@lenorerhodes8110 Ай бұрын
Brilliant walks, beautiful scenery. I’ve flown a number of times in a helicopter, love it. Great you did go up. 👏👏👏👏❤️🌺
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Thanks Lenore, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully catch up soon.
@michelehalsall5600
@michelehalsall5600 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Kings Canyon Walk and the helicopter ride. Something I will never get to do as I would never manage those steps. Keep doing what you can do while you can and enjoy.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@michelehalsall5600 Michelle, yes it isn't the easiest climb to get to the rim walk. But the creek walk is relatively easy and flat, but still get some great views of the canyon. And then do the helicopter ride 😁
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures Ай бұрын
Great episode. We can’t wait to get to Kings Canyon and 6km walk looks awesome and we will look into the longer one too. Well done facing your fears with flying. Personally love it but I have spent most of my life around aviation. Leisa is also not super keen on small aircraft.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@filthyoffroadadventures you both will love it there. The longer walk is 22 km one way and takes 2 days so need to carry a bit of stuff.
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures Ай бұрын
@@Vantastic_Aus yeah we would look to knock it out in a day. We did the entire Carnarvon Gorge return walk in a day with filming. Think it was about 30km. Wouldn’t recommend it but we did it 😂🤣
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@filthyoffroadadventures that could be ambitious, as it took us over 4 hours to do the 6 km rim walk, might have been able to get it in 3 if we had pushed it but it would have been very tiring. Their time estimates for the walks seem fairly accurate from the two we did, unlike a lot of other walks we have done in well under the time estimates. It is a very rocky walk with climbs and descents.
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 Ай бұрын
Ah Leah your an inspiration for me , with your previous solo travels & get out there attitude ! The colours are amazing out there & I can't wait to finish doing my rig up & head out there myself
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@michelleh9685 Michelle glad we can inspire you. It's definitely worth visiting.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Thank you! As you know, I do think you just need to do things when you have the chance! So, you go gal! 😊
@dougcoleman2779
@dougcoleman2779 Ай бұрын
Thanks for that episode. It brought back great memories of doing the walk with our young children then, 35 years ago. Great 👍
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@dougcoleman2779glad we could bring back some memories for you Doug. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Thank you, I first did this walk with my kids too and my heart was in my mouth most of the walk then and think I used the good old lolly trail too! 😆
@tammylabrosciano5250
@tammylabrosciano5250 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences at Kings Canyon. I’ll be definitely be adding this on our bucket list. So look forward to exploring Kings Canyon in the future. I don’t think I could bring myself to do the helicopter ride, too terrifying for me. The walks will do me just fine. Happy travels 😊
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@tammylabrosciano5250 it's an amazing place and well worth visiting. And the helicopter ride just adds to it and worth pushing your limits to do 🤔
@cathbp4089
@cathbp4089 Ай бұрын
We loved the Kings Canyon Walk and good on you for being brave with the Helicopter ride.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@cathbp4089 it is an amazing place and a great experience. Definitely the helicopter ride added to it.
@jacquibaldry6318
@jacquibaldry6318 Ай бұрын
😮 we are about to do this 😮
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@jacquibaldry6318 we are sure you will enjoy it, it's an amazing place.
@gayesjournal
@gayesjournal Ай бұрын
Thank you for the shout out. I totally loved this video. I can't wait to get out there and see it for myself
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Thank you Gaye for being such a great support as a friend! Don't miss our next video if you want to have a laugh at my sheer terror in Kings Canyon. Such a magical place as well but I need a pair of new knickers, you'll be able to tell! 🤣💩
@davidmilledge221
@davidmilledge221 Ай бұрын
Carnt you just spray exit mould or vinegar on the canvas and clean it , ive got the same problem in my roof top tent , probably the condensation happening in three probably have to pop it open now and then i recon to air it out 🤔
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@davidmilledge221 David the mould was over all the bedding and mattress, as well as the canvas and roof lining. We cleaned it and aired it as best we could. But had to remove the roof lining as advised by the camper maker, this has helped but it is booked in for investigation and repairs next month.
@davidmilledge221
@davidmilledge221 Ай бұрын
It's a beautiful rock made millions off years before any human ever walked the planet no body owns it it's just beautiful like the other big rocks in the surrounding areas and like any other countries that have the same thing 😊
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@davidmilledge221 we agree with you David, it is an amazing rock, and so are the others around there.
@Aphony66
@Aphony66 Ай бұрын
Its Ayers Rock.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@Aphony66 yes that's one of its names
@hanskopp2906
@hanskopp2906 Ай бұрын
the glittery stuff is mica
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Thanks Hans for the information, always good to know what we are looking at.
@martinstallard6173
@martinstallard6173 Ай бұрын
wow you guys are having a tough time but your living an awesome life. Your view of Uluru is just beautiful.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Yes Martin, we have had a bit of bad luck, but we have to roll with it, but it does give you a story for later 🙂 Yes we had some good views of the rock.
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures Ай бұрын
Have lost an Anderson on the Oodnadatta Track. If you dun some zip ties it stops it from happening. Love the painted desert just epic.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Yes we ended up losing two on the Oodnadatta section 😯 Looking at making up some options to stop it happening again. Maybe a stone stomper. Yes we loved the painted desert, will definitely be back there 🙂
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures Ай бұрын
@@Vantastic_Aus yeah zip tie works but there are special clips you can buy. Stone stompers are great idea I just ordered one for our new van so can have it fitted before we pick it up.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@filthyoffroadadventures yes I had a stone stomper on a previous tvan, just haven't ordered one yet for the BT, but have been looking at them.
@filthyoffroadadventures
@filthyoffroadadventures Ай бұрын
Can’t wait to get back to the rock and for Leisa to see it for the first time.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@filthyoffroadadventures you will both enjoy it, it's quite an amazing place 🙂
@sawtybt1917
@sawtybt1917 Ай бұрын
I'm surprised to see that you're getting dust in your van. We are on our third BT, and apart from getting dust in our first van, where the area under our fridge hadn't been sealed properly at the factory, we have no dust in our two other vans. Unlike you, we don't have the new door, but we close over our dust door and have sponge rubber between it and the main door. Dust entry could be around the fridge if the dust is mainly on the floor.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@sawtybt1917 yes it is mainly on the floor near the fridge, so we suspect it's via the grill behind the fridge. Will get it checked when we take it back for a service.
@gayesjournal
@gayesjournal Ай бұрын
The rock looks stunning. Which is the best way to walk it if you can only go one way. Clockwise or anti clockwise
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
Gaye, it depends on the time of the day that you are walking, as you want to have some shade if possible, but also the light on the rock changes it as well. But for some of the walk you are well away from the rock, so don't quite get the same sense as where you are walking right beside it.
@michelleh9685
@michelleh9685 Ай бұрын
I've never actually made it out to the rock, like you though I've always considered it as the heart of Australia too. Some of the profiles of ridges looked like a person laying on their back with their head tilted backwards. It gives out a vibe of spirituality anytime I watch something about it, always has even as a child their was something special about it. I even lived in Alice 30 years ago for a few months, but was too busy working to make the drive out there, one of my biggest regrets now.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@michelleh9685 Michelle, it is definitely spiritual there and as you walk around the rock and the light on it changes it gives you different impressions. Pictures and videos just don't give you the real view compared to seeing it in person.
@judithtaylor6916
@judithtaylor6916 Ай бұрын
Heartbreaking - water flooding. Mould is the issue and expansion of the floor and MDF if any. When you say turn off the pump - do you mean just the power point switch or actually under the sink? (where the pump is in our van). Thank god our Diesel heater inlet and outlets are up off the floor.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@judithtaylor6916 thanks Judith. Yes it was heartbreaking to see it, but fortunately so far so good with no sign of damage so far, but we are keeping a close eye on it. Yes we normally turn them off at the switch but missed them that morning, but there would still have been water as it was a fitting on the hot water tank that broke.
@A.S.K.1
@A.S.K.1 Ай бұрын
The glittery slabs are actually mica. Apparently, the area is known for it. Mica is used in electronics, etc. In fact, my convection heater at home has a sheet of mica in it that radiates infra red heat. It's called a "micathermal" heater. Works very well.
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@A.S.K.1 thanks Steve. There was a lot of it there, might have to go and collect it, might be worth something 🤔
@davidmilledge221
@davidmilledge221 Ай бұрын
I parked my car in a big shopping centre car park miles away from every one else i walked ages so many empty spots around when i came back that side off car park was still empty but someone parked their car so close to mine i couldn't open my driver's door WTF and we were the only cars there
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@davidmilledge221 yes know what you mean, happens to us as well in the RAM. Don't know what they are thinking 🤔
@lenorerhodes8110
@lenorerhodes8110 Ай бұрын
Beautiful. ❤️❤️🌺
@Vantastic_Aus
@Vantastic_Aus Ай бұрын
@@lenorerhodes8110 thanks Lenore, it's a great spot