100 year old Huon Pine Hut FOUND in Tasmanian Wilderness

In this adventure we dive head first into the wild Huon Pine forests of Tasmania's west coast. We'll travel by foot into the ancient forests, and learn about the methods that these hardy old timers used to carve out a living, by constructing tramways and sizeable huts from this valuable timber.
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[@sebastianlee760]

im Tasmanian, my family is from mole creek, these videos are great, im always watching people do this in other countries, thanks for showing me home

[@jameslee3719]

Yes, our family's heritage is from the Mole Creek - Western Creek area. Dad was Charlie Lee, a bushman and bullockie almost a hundred years ago. Then a west coaster at Mount Lyall before buying the farm at South Mole Creek. On mum's side were the Youds who were trappers mainly in the upper Mersey area. These videos gives us a desire to somehow create something based on our heritage. Even when Rob is walking through the bush, it brings back my memories of traipsing on the Western Tiers and Mersey Valley - especially the smells....

[@sebastianlee760]

@@jameslee3719 i know you

[@jameslee3719]

@@sebastianlee760 i think i know you too. maybe we are related....

[@einfelder8262]

@@jameslee3719 You are from the same area in Tassie 🤣🤣

[@jameslee3719]

@@einfelder8262 the same area as you? or @sebastianlee760? if you, how long have you lived there? if sebastian - fyi, he is my son....

[@cordellkent4790]

Rob, thank you sincerely for sharing this adventure. I live vicariously through your adventures. You take me and your followers on ‘Indiana Jones’ type adventures into by gone days. To share your journeys is an adventure. Expeditions like yours are unparalleled and your cinematography, editing, framing and voice overs are superb. Again, Thank You.

[@RoosKohn]

Thank you so much Rob for sharing this historic trip. How amazing to see nature restore itself from the onslaught of human civilisation. I was amazed to see a fifty year old tree not even higher than your elbow. Now that is patient growth. ❤Rose

[@michaelward8194]

Honestly, this has to be the best channel on the Tube (for the likes of me, anyway). Rob, the good you do, for this island and its folk, is, well, Flanaganesque.

[@laurafoster297]

This was awesome, absolutely loved it Rob, love our history! What an amazingly beautiful trip! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@markinnes9843]

You Beauty !!! Its Rob Time !!😊😊😊

[@reginaldprestidge7244]

Thanks for another great video Rob and history lesson, more power to you and Levi for what you are doing. Your videos should go into the national library for the future generations to see, when what we are seeing now, has faded. Cheers.

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Absolutely loved this adventure you shared Rob. Your cinematography is superb mate. Amazing terrain in your playground. Thanks for the front row seats and the passion of your journey on this Documentary. ❤️‍🩹🇦🇺👊💪✌️⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@Anashadk]

No Hollywood props, the real thing and I am grateful for it.

[@ethantodd4400]

Great to have you back with your wonderful educational walks brother... Just a shame those old boys removed so many of those big old pines.... ✊🏽

[@phillipobrien7365]

Another great tour of the unknown areas of Tasmania, along with interesting history. I thought I might share it with Tassie national parks, but it would be lost on them. Keep up the great work Rob.

[@kinggeorge4025]

Thank you, very interesting Rob, I am a 72 year old Kiwi sitting here in NZ having my morning coffee..After watching you walking through the bush I wished I had my strong legs back. Keep up the good work young man....Barry NZ.

[@Lukeslittletribe]

Great video Rob. I love the old history of what old fellas went through. Your videos really capture the mystery of it all. Well done mate on the effort you put into this.

[@gordonmichaellee]

I know you were rushed for time but when finding old tracks it can be beneficial to do it at night. Moonlight can let you see how the trees have aged and grown differently in a line. Hard to explain but amazing to experience.

[@vietnguyentas]

Wow that’s very interesting

[@horsingaround5353]

I love your videos. Can you collaborate with Beau Miles. Would be beautiful.

[@peterlyall2848]

I thoughts exactly Rob parsons teaming with Beau Miles would be worth the watch for sure.

[@davidwilson9988]

Absolutely fantastic exportation, thank you Rob, wonderful video 👏👏

[@mattkathforth2300]

Great expedition again Rob. Love the history and your efforts in finding these out of the way locations the early pioneers called their home and work. 5 stars.

[@murphy1319]

Another great adventure 👍👍 keep them coming. Little bent bottle looked like a baby bottle 😎

[@katzolicious]

great storytelling - what a great video.

[@S_R85]

Another awesome episode mate. Not sure if it is possible but I would love to see an episode of you exploring the old overgrown streets of Savage River.

[@JDGTubed]

Rob, you are one amazing human who represents life, freedom, knowledge, love and peace. Thank you brother for you and the videos you produce inspiring us all to a better life🙏

[@hasmeadali7316]

What an amazing adventure. Totally. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe out there and God bless you and yours always

[@hodgeyoffroad761]

Yet another great example of our forgotten history love this one great work Rob

[@headwerkn]

Another great adventure mate. Nothing quite like standing before trees whose history is counted in millennia. BTW I reckon the mini Pandani were either Richea dracophlla (same genus) or Dracophyllum milliganii. Bit hard to tell apart (for non-biologists anyway) until they’re older and flower.

[@zenaakers7469]

Thanks Rob and friends. Another epic. Take good care as always.

[@WelshmanAbroad]

Absolutely Spectacular! Rob Parsons is the new Tassie David Attenborough when it comes to documentaries! Keep them coming, young man. Your work is impressive as all heck. Best wishes from this Welshman. ~~ Ray

[@grahameroberts8109]

This episode was special because you took us along and allowed us to ‘discover’ the long forgotten secrets of the Huon pine harvesting at the same time you did. We were able to enjoy each discovery vicariously. 👍🏻🙏🦘

[@JustOneKnight]

❤ such beauty, love the land, love the history. Great video.

[@johnmettam1573]

Another fantastic video. Tassie certainly has a lot of history, thank you for sharing. Great commentary also.

[@briangill4000]

Unreal Rob! Great production. The government should be paying you to make this stuff not trying to shut you down. Hope you get a contract with the discovery channel or National geographic then it can be promoted around the world. Would love to see that.

[@craig2795]

now that you have typed this, i thought about it and have to agree. I would rather see someone like Rob who has a complete passion for his native land make a Nat Geo documentary than the usual visiting documentary maker. Not faulting their professionalism, but you can't beat a real passion for you own homeland.

[@briangill4000]

@@craig2795 dead right

[@benjaminbrett9237]

Thanks for another great video of our history. I love how much effort you put it to the research and all your efforts to get to these places. Thanks Rob, cheers Ben

[@ralphquinney2337]

Amazing Rob living vicariously through your travels!

[@michellecox3715]

Your films are always such a pleasure to watch. You always walk away having learnt something about the history of Tasmania. So many people not only get enjoyment but also education from your content. Thanks for doing what you do ❤

[@azrealla3160]

Thanks for showing a side of your country few people would ever see. Fascinating.

[@tdub5899]

Great vid. Some little critter at about 27:20 running off to the left

[@ryleebrooks8950]

Love these vids Rob. The Tasmanian landscape is pretty mystical to me. Awesome to see how some people made a living lifetimes before us.

[@glennoh29]

Brilliant work Rob, what amazing history!

[@ianshaw23]

Many thanks for another fascinating video. 👍👏👏👏 I’d love to see one on how you do the research prior to heading out. I suspect there’s a few of your viewers that have their own ‘rabbit holes’ they would like to chase down but don’t know how to start or the resources available. 🤔😀

[@kenbulkeley9544]

Hi Rob, That curved Nestle bottle you found at the top of the chute may have been a double ended baby's bottle. Way out of context though but that's what it looks like. I've got one here at home. Cheers, Ken B. Victoria.

[@johnstaring3210]

What a brilliant video. Thanks for taking us on your epic adventure.

[@jimhawk2557]

Thank you from the Florida keys.

[@is8454]

The video made me SO nauseous, I had to pause many times to recover and keep watching because I liked the video so much. Finishing the video was a struggle but I wasn't going to miss it lol

[@user-oj9sv4vx6o]

Thanks for documenting what remains, your passion for Tassie history is a source of delight.

[@SuperLaplander]

Great adventure. What a hard life for those loggers. Thank you sir!

[@richardraby6266]

Live that life to the full my son! Great adventure, great presentation, you're a star!

[@rogerbrown1750]

When I first arrived in Tasmania in 1974 there were a lot of old Trappers huts out in the bush,great place to find when a blizzard hits without warning,but the story goes The Greens removed a lot,shame,those old shacks saved lives,Lee's Hut saved ours.

[@andybarker5552]

You had perfect weather for the whole trip.

[@ruffusdawes8203]

Another fantastic adventure through Tazi. Thanks Rob! Your a legend mate!

[@ravenfeader]

Not only a beautiful area and a historic town but reputed to be the home town of Collingswood Legend Bryan Strauchanie Strauchan

[@goldfeverreliever]

Spectacular as always Rob. Cheers for taking us with you

[@ginnicolee2502]

Just magic Rob. The forest sounds we're just beautiful. Thanks mate

[@kevinbrennan2004]

You've got a hell of a knack, to find the coolest of stuff. Really admire your perseverance, in taking us to places few would explore.

[@wingnutbert9685]

Amazing video! So fantastic to be able to do that type of thing and not worry about large predators. Beautiful country!

[@kerrysmith9844]

Great video Rob. I have just visited Strachan and can appreciate your efforts.

[@colinwilson8747]

Spectacular!!!

[@davidbennion876]

Watching you walk that track took me back to the early fifties when as a young bloke on the west coast we used to bush bash to our camp site at an old sawmill in the mountains. When you passed that Waratah tree it reminded me of my youth. A very nostalgic moment for me. Take care friend and stay safe out there. Oh to hear the sounds of the black jay once again. 😊😊😊😊

[@ugthump2753]

It's a long time since I heard them called black jay!

[@davidbennion876]

@@ugthump2753 they have a call that once heard is never forgotten. As sweet as the bush it lives in. Pure cata-caw, cata-caw. Cheers.

[@antcullimore3550]

Great video Rob - yet again!! My bush bashing days are over but I re-imagine my old experiences through yours - though your trips are much more adventurous!! Keep on going Rob the Tasmanian

[@Janmification]

Thanks for taking us along, that isbushwalking not for the faint hearted. Re the bottles. Wolffs gin case or schnapps( green bottle squared). Clear bottle with wide mouth, pickles. And the Nestle bottle is a baby feeder bottle.

[@arffadailey8055]

After a hard day's hard yakka who doesn't love a long neck. Thanks Rob great effort.

[@shannanayres4130]

Hi Rob I've been watching your adventures for some time. All fantastic viewing, I believe that broken bottle that you picked up is a neatly baby feeder bottle. Great work hope to see more adventures.

[@sharonpadley7781]

Yes…a baby’s bottle.

[@davidhunter9282]

That was and Is Awesome thanks Rob for sharing two for two ya found them both. Great adventure brother and well done! What amazing scenery ❤

[@marko1025]

Very tasteful insight into the past mate . Really appreciate your efforts Rob bringing some of this amazing history to us in our homes . Your a true patriot. ✊🏻🇦🇺

[@sharonmalone8312]

This journey was absolutely the best ever,great history! Thank you for sharing

[@Vivadams2078]

That clear bottle that bends a bit was a early baby feeding bottle , nestle as far as I know we're one of the first baby milk makers .

[@user-sb1uz6wi7k]

Man, you make some beautiful films. Amazing quality. Love the history too

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

As always,. Great bush walk! Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Great interesting video once again Rob. I can almost smell the fresh air and looking forward to my flight to Tassie in under a month and leave the hot humidity of Queensland for a few weeks.

[@paulbishop4712]

hi Rob love following your adventures I'm in my mid 70's and like you pushed into the bush and had the time of my life at your age ...... my home for 35 years has been on an island off Vancouver Island and after losing my son Torr my life was in turmoil ......its hard to explain even to myself but one day while checking out a remote lake to see if any early (13,000 years ago) archeological evidence existed I found a few stone tools and realized this lake was relatively close to another very popular hiking/biking/swimming lake that everyone went to .....but no one ever went to this lake it does have a name but I always refer to it as Secret lake ...so I decided to build a small well hidden trail through the forest , and while doing this I felt such joy and the sadness that was so ever present began to lift........ well I decided to build a small cabin on the lake shore(totally illegal here in Canada) most of the wood was scrounged and pre-cut at my home and then hauled in on my shoulder in small bundles I set up a solar panel and built this cabin mostly using long drywall screws and rechargeable drill I was very conscious of keeping the sound down not to attract any attention. My daughter and other friends who came to visit while I was building paid the tax to visit by carrying in wood others helped as well that was 8 years ago after many small additions and a sweet Victorian mantle above the fireplace my little cabin has 110 power a small garden with an apple tree...........it continues to be a source of joy for me and others that come to visit............sorry for the ramble I realize you have come head to head with a bureaucratic nightmare which impacts your monetization on youtube I wonder if there is a lawyer that could somehow detach you from this cash stream so that you could continue but not directly be receiving any money .......we all know large corporations manage to slip around regulations why not you I just wanted to thank and your pal Levi for bring back the feeling of adventure into an old farts life ...take care Rob and all the best Paul

[@TheVeganTravelShow]

What an entertaining overnighter

[@lachlanparkinson7808]

Thanks Rob 😍 love it

[@user-cl3nm1ji3m]

Brilliant video Rob. That curled up snake was a ripper. The west coast of Tassie-Australia's Amazon! Was half expecting a Tiger to pop out & say g'day😅😅😅

[@davidhakes3884]

You are doing a Great service for your country Rob, I have learned so much about the Pioneers there and compare them to Oregon USA Pioneers, a lot of similarities, Tough Ol Birds for One !!

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

I reckon most of the long necks were from home brew rob. And that hollowed out huon log would make a good wash trough, no baths out there i dont reckon..lol

[@secysb2910]

Beautiful Rob, just beautiful.

[@shura_nikolaich]

Спасибо большое! Восхищаюсь!💪👍🤝

[@nudge2626]

Great find. Hard to find huts like that, that haven't been picked apart by prospectors/relic hunters!

[@bradb73]

Wow brother, some hectic bush bashing there- feel like I need a shower and a longneck! Great vid, nice little look back at the past, 🙏🏻

[@davelevalley6511]

Thanks for making and sharing this video Rob. Coming at you from the deepest darkest part of the Brittany countryside in northwestern France here. Your endeavours have inspired me to explore and see what is hidden in the woods behind our very old Breton cottage set off the beaten track here.

[@michellepratt902]

Thanks ☺️

[@johannnienaber8668]

Hi Rob. Glass can sage over time. If you look at old buildings, the glass is much thinner it the top and thick at the bottom. It moves slowly over time.

[@PedroVonWorzelburger]

High quality you tube channel. Fantastic insight into the history of Tasmania and your film work is superb! Keep up the good work.

[@ekkerslovarkia2726]

That is better than any of the 💩you would get produced for commercial TV,you freakin legend Rob! Awesome video! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@loisevans1970]

Fantastic work, great to see you back. Love the Tasmanian history and your adventures. Cheers

[@poorfellamycountry]

PWS finally approved and licensed? Well done! Nice drone work too 😊

[@newy1960]

thankfully not all Tassie is a national park, though some would that is the case, or should be...lol

[@newy1960]

think that....

[@andrewbreen4450]

Nice one, mate. Max (my grandfather) would have frothed at the opportunity to pick you up. Lots of knowledge about the harbour. Good on you.

[@corpuschristi501]

Love your work Rob. God Bless you.

[@michellekellogg9943]

Thank u for taking me on ur adventure truly amazing

[@latelee4320]

Fantastic epic vid Rob, always love your work, thats living !

[@duffynorris-bailey854]

Another gold find of history. Love this type of adventure. Keep them coming Rob and co.

[@damienphillips9278]

Another awesome vid rob, I enjoy learning about the history here from you 👍🏻

[@lubyard6057]

Fantastic Rob. Our Government Tourist department should offer you a Documentary making job. You do such a great job with limited resources. Thank you as ever.

[@hdconley]

Good on ya Rob. That old tramway is awesome. I still remember finding an old rail bridge that was part of the old blue gum logging system on King Island when I was a kid growing up. Love your vids mate. 👍

[@user-jr1bl6tc3k]

Bloody great tassie is so rugged and beautiful 😅

[@einfelder8262]

I'm surprised the tramway huon pine was not recovered for use as valuable timber. Also surprised at how filthy the King River still is - I remember driving as far as I could on the other side many years ago, before the railway was rebuilt - the "water" was a silvery sheeny sludge.

[@NicolleParsons]

The area is a beautiful place to visit as it has been a while since i was there. Thanks for the history lesson, lol. Thank goodness it is protected now. Very nice content, cheers.

[@terry8728]

That was a fun adventure Rob, thanks for taking us along with you! 👍🙂

[@randalltapp8944]

magic mate, absolute magic. Thank you

[@jasonayres9784]

Another ripper vid! Your the man,keep doin it bud!

[@simplylifeau]

Nice one Rob, didn’t look like many people had been there before you, magic country….👍

[@andyjessjohns]

Another great video Rob, those old timers were a tuff breed. Thanks for taking the time to research and for taking us along on your adventures. I'm glad your issue with Parks hasn't put you off sharing these great adventures. Unfortunately most of my trips to Tassie has been for work with a bit of time for a fish, watching these videos has given me inspiration and a kick in the bum to plan a trip to Tassie and start exploring especially thanks for the tip stay away from Parks managed areas and stick to areas manage by Forestry. Cheers Andrew & Jess