Ambitious solo 5,000km outback camel expedition in isolation 🐪🌵 | Aussie adventurer | ABC Australia

5,000km, five camels, and a whole lot of outback terrain. Brisbane woman Sophie Matterson (Coast to Coast Camel Trek) has embarked on an ambitious solo expedition, leading five camels across the continent, from Shark Bay, WA, to Byron Bay, NSW. Subscribe: kzbin.info...
In a world brimming with fear and uncertainty, one Brisbane women is embracing adventure head-on as she sets out to realise a long-held dream of leading camels across the continent on a solo journey through the outback. Driven by a love of camels and a desire to see more of Australia, the 31-year-old set off from Shark Bay a month ago to traverse the country from its western-most point in Shark Bay to its eastern-most point in Byron Bay. She has now reached the Murchison in Western Australia’s red heart, after a tumultuous first month on the road.
Video produced by Samille Mitchell of ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt.
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[@getoutdoors8868]

My Students and I from Vic Uni wish you a safe travel on this amazing adventure. Keep that Spirit of Adventure alive 💕

[@mieaab]

Her experience documented and become textbook not only to Australian kids but world over. Bravo to her

[@Jhonhopkins]

The camel is an animal that is very strong and can even be used as a long-distance vehicle even with a heavy load

[@DaveWhoa]

YOU GO GIRL!!!

[@deborahmckechnie5465]

Brave girl, what an experience.

[@isnoo1]

Is anyone tracking her - would love to keep up with her travels...

[@brucewilson8097]

Yes, would love to know how her adventure is unfolding

[@budthebusker]

Yes Me to. I think she's a classic.

[@shonacannons4836]

Apparently she is due to arrive in Laverton tommorrow the 15th or 16th all going well. Can’t wait to meet her. Courageous you g lady

[@abcaustralia]

Say hi for us:)

[@sarahpollard1515]

is this inspired by the lady who completed this journey in the 70s that Tracks is based around?

[@anaban7246]

NO, that is Robyn Davidson.

[@sarcasmo57]

I want to do that.

[@lukeduke3001]

awesome thing to do

[@GreenOrchid9]

When men do this they're explorer or adventurous but when Women do it, they're " crazy"?🤔🌅 good for her🌅🌱👊 I was led to this by Di Island KZbin channel in Melbourne and looked it up😎✌

[@budthebusker]

I can't find anything else on this adventure ? Can anyone help ? Sophie Madison ?

[@Frombie_01]

It says "Sophie Matterson" in the description. sophiematterson.com/space-to-sweat-body-politic ... Sometimes, Google is your friend.

[@sparrovski]

I admire this lady (Sophie) so much. I wish I was brave enough to do something like this. Smart, determined, attractive. I am in love.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

Crazy 🐫 lady? Haha. Good on her though, very old-school exploration of Australia. Why she decided to do this, was never explained in the video.... Well...other than for just wanting to do it because she's interested in trying.

[@benson5468]

Thomas I'm not bragging I hope when I say this I've walked Across Australia twice Karumba to Melbourne then Adelaide to Karumba for me it's 3 things a sence of belonging a way to measure yourself and of course the adventure I'm from the UK and currently planning my next , the big one I call it , you have made me answer the question in your comment something I've neglected to do or just put off many thanks bren

[@MrBlocky00]

1:18 She says why

[@DaveWhoa]

ABC news article about Sophie: www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-17/sophie-matterson-camel-trek-across-australia/12241552