A few truths | Travelling Australia budget run down | Y62 Patrol

[@prospectorpete]

I follow a few travelling channels but i like you guys the most. Ive subscribed

[@chasinganadventure]

That’s so nice to hear ! Thanks for following along Pete 👍

[@mareebrew5355]

Thanks for your honesty guys, it really helps our own trip planning. I’m sure in the years to come when you look back you will have no regrets, even if it takes some extra hard work when you get back home to ‘catch up’ financially. Money can’t buy the time and experiences shared together and memories made ❤

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks Maree ❤️…. We are definitely ready for the hard work to come when we get home 😊

[@Weston_Works]

Great honest Australian video. I was tempted to stop watching several times, but something kept me hanging? Well done and great advice for many wishing to follow your footsteps.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thank you 😂… We think lol One thing we struggled with when we were planning our lap was honest opinions and the cost of travel life. Hopefully our videos and knowledge we can help the next people budget for the lap they are planning.

[@aladslife7963]

Wow, costs are massive. However, Thank you for your honesty. Elnick Adventures are doing the lap and just recently revealed approx $60k p.a, and that's conservative as they free camp the majority of he time. So, if you include in your budget insurances, registration etc, it may be a bit higher??? Either way it's awesome you share this as people need to know how much it will cost in truth, rather than guessing "we may spend', or "it may cost". We did a trip recently for a week getaway (on Fraser Island) all my accom, fuel, etc was pretty spot on, however, once on the Island we did way more 4Wd exploring which the fuel had to be purchased on the Island at 1.5 times normal price. So what I budgeted for, a short trip (2 weeks way), was $3k. By the time we got home it was $6k. Lesson Learned. Cheers guy's and safe travels. Note - But we did have a couple of days on the Gold Coast upon return which added on an extra $1.5k within the $6k.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks for watching! Yes, There are always unexpected costs people don’t realise. Elnicks spending is a lot less than ours but they do spend most of their time free camping and not driving very far. I think the difference is, we are doing a lap within a year so have to move quick and they have no end date and are taking it very slow. I don’t think you can base a budget off one month either, each month can be so different.

[@croydonq135]

Great video. Really appreciate the honesty of your budget.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimm3379]

Thanks for your brutally honest analysis. Being on such a strict budget isn’t my idea of a holiday/fun. But, at least you can say you’ve done it!

[@chasinganadventure]

We still have fun don’t get us wrong, travelling full time and having a holiday is very different. When use to “holiday” we never ever had a budget, but doing this full time with out an income we have to have some sort of budget.

[@nzmarkb8713]

Love your transparency and honesty about budget I think a lot of people are maybe embarrassed about what they really spend We’re planning on 2k a week, so we’re in the right ballpark 🤦‍♂️ Looking forward to seeing your Gib River Rd and WA adventures

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks Mark. 2k a week is the right figure for some one wanting to travel for 12 months, if you had no end dates and could take 5 years you could do it a lot cheaper. We really appreciate the feedback 👍

[@amytimmins4153]

We couldn’t agree more!! Travel life was AMAZING!! But home life is so nice to be back. We saw so much of Aus and still have NT & North WA to see but were home and we have a plan to go on a 3-6 month holiday to do those ones over time. Can we just say being your friends from home, you are so genuine and definitely vouch for this being you and nothing else. Also can vouch for travelling not being cheap! We spent $120k in 13 months. Also from Geraldton to Brisbane it took us 4.5 days and $4,200 which was only fuel as we free camped the whole way! Keep the videos coming we love watching you all and miss you all ❤️

[@chasinganadventure]

Aww thanks guys !! It’s been a bit defeating that’s for sure, glad home life is all settled now 😊

[@MichelleGraham-y3q]

Thank you for an honest video. I am off to Darwin from Cairns simply because it is on the way to WA. I want to see WA, it is a bucket list thing. It is just the dog and me in an old Kia van. I hope to be able to keep costs down but after viewing your video will at least be prepared for a blow out on expenses. Good luck with the rest of your travels. Will watch with interest when I have reception.😃👍

[@chasinganadventure]

We hope you have a great trip 😊…. Our budget is different to everyone else’s but it’s good to be vigilant on what “could” happen. Having your dog is the best thing, Safe travels !

[@Grant-o8f]

My mate did a lap and his wife had to go home because his daughter got sick. He stayed in Darwin he went to an employment agency and got a job on the same day. Driving a truck on Tiwi island. $3000 a week you live on the island he loved it did it for 10 weeks and reloaded his bank account.

[@chasinganadventure]

That’s awesome. Tristan managed to walk into a place that’s local and picked up a job but $3000 a week that’s pretty good 👍

[@marnibarratt8805]

WOWZAAAA! that's an expensive month gang! we went from Melbourne to Airlie beach for 7 weeks and it cost us $10000

[@chasinganadventure]

Yeah tell us about it 😂…. We have come to the realisation that money will come later but this opportunity won’t. So let’s just enjoy it ! But we won’t hide the cost of it as people find it very informative 😊

[@MareeForman]

Nice to hear some honest feedback. Hopefully you will enjoy the Gibb. TFS 😊👍

[@chasinganadventure]

We are really looking forward to the Gibb 😊

[@followmetourswithainsandte9574]

Keep the vids rolling guys.. looking forward to seeing your adventures

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks guys !!! We got our Mojo back and we are thriving more then ever 😊

[@davidklaffer4477]

Tks guys for being so honest we are planning our lap and budgeting our trip. Being honest gives us a better view where we need to be, where so many others just give non realistic budgets. Tks for inviting us into your trip.

[@chasinganadventure]

No problem David, we don’t see the point of being “not real”. Everybody has different circumstances but the price of food, fuel and accomodation doesn’t change.

[@jacquibowen7084]

Good honest video when you hit wa there are. Heap of cheap camps down the coast right next to the beach and heaps of free camps just of the coast.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks Jacqui, we will always share good with the bad. Whilst the last few weeks have been a serious battle, we are hopeful the west coast delivers on all our expectations!

[@ThePaynefulFamily]

We feel you guys!! 🍾🥂 if you guys come through gero let us know! ❤️ you’ll look back at it and be so glad you finished 🎉

[@chasinganadventure]

Hey Guys we will keep in touch, if you’re all moved in it would be great to sit on a couch 😂😂😂… Hope you’re all travelling well still ❤️

[@robyndehavilland1609]

Very excited to watch your Gibb adventures, have the most amazing time 😀😀

[@chasinganadventure]

Thank you! Will do!

[@JohnDoe-qr2cp]

Great video, thank you. Do you have or can you make a video about free camping as you've found it on your travels? Cheers. Safe travels :)

[@chasinganadventure]

Great suggestion! I think we could come up with something, leave it with us. We do have something special coming out in the next week or so 😊

[@tildesleystravelaus]

Love the transparency guys! Always what you see is what you get ❤️ Travelling definitely isn’t the cheapest thing to do! Keep enjoying it! Will see you guys along the way somewhere x

[@chasinganadventure]

❤️ Need a catch up as soon as we all can.

[@coversadventurecapers2838]

Thanks for the honesty. There is so much from Katherine to Darwin to experience. Hope you loved Darwin. Great that you could pick up some work. Enjoy Kununurra. Plenty to see and do there before the Gibb. Safe travels.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thank you!

[@aladslife7963]

Hmm so the BOS Legs are worth it? I was considering buying a set, now you have convinced me. Cheers mate.

[@chasinganadventure]

Absolutely! You won’t regret it

[@smileydave3907]

Think about Water Filters from Thirsty Camel $ 269 for the complete kit. Water Filtration of Bore water etc to clean yummy water. Also Water Purification which if different to Filtration. Kills removed 99.9% of all bacteria. Only filter on AU market certified to do this. I am not from this mob I bought for my caravan . Great job. Plenty of videos on line. 200 bucks is 5000 - 7500 litres of water that is a lot of bottles. Oh yeah DIY install kit contains all parts required

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks for the tip!

[@brissiAU]

Great vid, the cost of living in Australia is getting out of hand, how the kids are going to live a comfortable is beyond me. Saying that what you are doing can be hard but I think you will look back and be glad you did it.

[@chasinganadventure]

We completely agree ! The cost of living is out of hand, there is no way we would have been able to do this when we get to retirement. Our daughter will need all our help to try and have a house and everything when she is older, you are right though we will look back on this and be so happy we did it.

[@sachamason3442]

Love your honesty. Sad you had to cancel your Nhulunbuy trip but I'm sure the Gibb will make up for it. Enjoy your last few days in Darwin. Chin up budget wise...money will come and go but your memories will be amazing.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks Sacha 😊…. It’s not worth breaking anything else plus we can make a holiday of it when we get home. We are so excited for the Gibb, we are keen for the Money to come again lol

[@frankkerwick1084]

A great honest video guys chin up and you will get it done you are very lucky to do this many are not so lucky so keep travelling I will be watching them 😊 😀

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks 👍

[@jasonkennedy9165]

Hi Guys Great to see your posts love following people we have meet even thought it was for a brief 3 days via Oonadatta Our budget was blown out through the centre and over the Nullarbor so I think it depend on travel time and remoteness Safe travels

[@chasinganadventure]

Let’s hope so on the budget 😂 We have had no luck no so far so let’s see how we go.

[@Lifestyle_Brisbane]

Your honesty got me subscribing, informative video guys well done.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thank you! ☺️

[@derekperry9720]

Enjoyed this video and the truth you are experiencing on the road. Chin up and enjoy WA and the Gibb will be fine, just after it reopens tne road is normally good. Safe travels.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks Derek, no secrets here. From all reports the Gibb is like a highway !

[@carmelwest2100]

Great video. When we start our travelling, I'm keen to just do laps of each state initially then to WA for a longer period. That way we get a break at home in between. Do you follow "The Lifestyle Pioneers"? They're currently in WA and they're great at finding free places to stay. Save some money.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thank you 😊… We have seen the lifestyle pioneers yeah. We will check out some of there spots !

[@lukeduke3001]

Thanks for letting honest

[@kevviekevvie8440]

I have watched a few of your videos now. It seems to me that travel life is not for you. It’s something your passionate about or it gonna be a miserable time. We have traveled on and off for around 22 years from tents to camper trailer and now a luxury caravan. We love it and would even consider going back to a house and normal life. Caravan life is like every other thing in life. Some days are good some are bad, but the worst day caravanning is still better than any day working a normal job.

[@chasinganadventure]

We love the van life, thats why we have this platform to share with our audience that it’s not always perfect days 👍

[@ianbailey4114]

Got to say your daughter seems to be having a good time.

[@chasinganadventure]

She is living her best life that’s for sure 👍

[@Rolling_Zone]

Hi Mel. It’s been a long time (Advante). I came across your channel. I had no idea you were an KZbin Influencer !! I sat watching and kept wondering, I know this person!! Your husband mentioned your name and everything clicked. 😂 We bought a Van a few years ago and we are planning a 1/3 of a lap in Sept. East coast, Tassie and South Aust. Hope things are great. Bill (Jnr) (Oz-eGuitars ) 👍

[@chasinganadventure]

Hi Bill! It has been such a long time! 😂 I don’t know if we’re really influencers but thanks so much for watching! Oh nice!! SA is incredible!! You’ll love it. Thanks for reaching out!

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

Awesome stuff. Think I’ll definitely be following your channel. Keep up the great videos.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks so much ! Hope you enjoy with what’s to come 😊

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

@@chasinganadventure I may do a story on the Burra jails and caves looks great.

[@chasinganadventure]

They were fantastic, 100% recommend 👍

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

@@chasinganadventure I'm in a road train shop I'll have to work out where the office is unless you can tell me.

[@chasinganadventure]

The office is in the heart of town where you get the key. Right on the T intersection on left hand side as you come in from Adelaide way.

[@KarlitaGriffiths]

Awww love you guys! Miss you! Xx ❤

[@chasinganadventure]

Miss you more than you could know ❤️

[@jessiedreger4119]

Hey guys, Where did you guys stay in Darwin?

[@chasinganadventure]

We stayed at the Free Spirit caravan park at Palmerston 😊

[@peterwellspring9978]

Great run down guys.

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks ☺️

[@passiveincomemadeasy]

Great video guys are you really splitting up or was that just a joke. Love every video you guys do please don,t stop when you go home.

[@chasinganadventure]

At stages we both think about it 😂…. it’s very straining on the relationship but we will be fine ! We are so glad you like the episodes, we have so much happening when we get home so if the people want it we may just have to film that as well 👍

[@neverendingjourneys6780]

Ain't that the truth. Unfortunately, gone are the days when you could get around Australia in 12 Months at a reasonable cost :(. Try to focus on the good times, thats what it is all about. Looking forward to seeing the next 7+ months. :)

[@chasinganadventure]

It’s crazy how much more it is now. At least double. But that’s life isn’t it. Will definitely still enjoy our time! Thanks for watching 😀

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

That was awesome guys! 🤙🏽

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks ☺️

[@peterdawson694]

..did the little girl who was so polite and patient end up getting her mothers attention ??.

[@chasinganadventure]

Kids will be kids 👍

[@Accolades70]

Great vid... it does cost $ I guuess.....

[@ianbailey4114]

Been watching for awhile what do you guys do when you are working ?

[@chasinganadventure]

Mel is a hairdresser and Tristan a diesel fitter, Tristan has been driving a truck whilst in Darwin though.

[@ianbailey4114]

@@chasinganadventure Thks a diesel fitter can surely do a service on a petrol G wagon. Really enjoy you vids like real life experience's.

[@chasinganadventure]

Yes he sure can, but we need to keep the warranty on the car (at least while we’re travelling) by having log book services done

[@brentdavis3805]

Yeah I just work on a dollar per kilometre in my patrol 😢

[@chasinganadventure]

That seems to be the going rate now days lol

[@lloydtucker-p6w]

there is 2.5 million square kilometers in WA lots of space to free camp cut ya budget and buy a fishing rod too early in the year to catch barra chase some goannas

[@chasinganadventure]

Thanks Lloyd 😊

[@johnyg78]

Nissan patrol V8 ,most expensive vehicle to run

[@chasinganadventure]

30 grand cheaper then buying a land cruiser. We will still be in front when we get home 👍

[@curtisthomas469]

Wow wow $1500 for 2000km that’s insane that’s good for planet,I have a vw caddy maxi 2litre diesel covering that distance would cost $220 it has bed,tv,fridge,aircon, plenty of storage and great fuel economy its seems your trying hard to justify the money your spending and I get that,thanks for your honest opinion

[@chasinganadventure]

It’s hard to compare a Caddy to our set up. Having a boat on the roof of the car definitely effect’s economy, what do you do though. Not trying to justify to anyone else but ourselves 😂

[@curtisthomas469]

@@chasinganadventure I didn’t mean you where trying to justify it to anyone but your self is that explained better for you🤪 and what do I do what’s that got to do with the conversation

[@MrAidenaiden71]

Why would you buy drinking water in Darwin It has the best tap water in the country

[@chasinganadventure]

Check out our latest episode, the water we had through our van filters from Darwin will explain. Our filters were complete blocked with mud and sand.

[@superwag634]

The amount of fuel you’re going through is excessive. Slow to 80 and you’ll probably reduce it by 30%

[@chasinganadventure]

Slowing down to 80 and becoming a hazard on the road doesn’t seem sensible in our opinion. The car uses fuel we knew that 👍

[@superwag634]

@@chasinganadventure I guess you’ll catch up to my rig when I’m sitting on 80. Wave hello 🤷‍♂️

[@gavandavies332]

Hey Guys just a thought...🤔Why don't you get the wife too drive too too work then the car will be free..😉

[@chasinganadventure]

We have been doing that. Just an early start for the family, Tristan leaves for work at 0530.

[@takingwandaoutyonda]

There is so much to see between Darwin and Kununurra, an easy 3 weeks worth of exploring 😮 Are you not wanting to see all the beautiful gorges etc around KNX and Wyndham? There’s a weeks worth just there. WA has loads of free camps, just not so much in the Ningaloo coast - we free camped all the way from Esperance to Kununurra, not a single paid site. Enjoy the Gibb, it’s incredible!

[@dondon9829]

wow , i can pull my van 1500 klms and it would cost about $300

[@chasinganadventure]

That’s great!