FRANCOIS PERON, SHARK BAY, WA | NOT PREPARED? 😱 LOOKOUT! SOFT, BOGGY SAND AND EPIC SCENERY AT

Not prepared? Lookout! This place will eat you up & won't spit you out until someone comes & rescues you! 😂 Welcome to part 1 of our adventures at Big Lagoon Campground in Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay, Western Australia! 🏕️🦈 In this video, we'll take you through the stunning beauty of this remote location and the challenges we faced while arriving and exploring.
Join us as we share our experiences navigating the confusing availability and payment process for campsites. 🏞️💳 The WA booking system really needs help!
We will show you why dropping tyre pressures before heading off on the road north from Big Lagoon is so important. 🚗💨
Stay tuned for exciting rescue stories as we come across lots of adventurous souls who get bogged in the sandy tracks, and we lend a helping hand to get them back on the road. 🚙🤝
Get ready for an action-packed and informative episode that combines natural beauty with essential tips for a smooth and enjoyable trip to Francois Peron. Hit the subscribe button and join us on this thrilling journey! 🎥🔔🌅
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[@Te_mitchelldude]

Awesome Max Trax advertising right there team ADU and team Campedia!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha yes! Go the MaxTrax!

[@ViscountcaravanRenoVera]

Hi you guy's made it a super exciting morning sitting on the edge of her chair calling out her name just as you were calling the winners. And Vikki Gardiner is the winner. We couldn't believe it. Thanks Vikki's Favs

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha - this is great!!! We are always happy to bring the excitement 😂🙌🏼

[@susanmccusker5931]

Well done on being so selfless and helping out the bogged drivers

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks Susan…it’s all part of the community

[@Moosey-n-Vanette]

Great entertaining episode. I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Your a kind bunch for helping others out of the bog👍

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it 😁😁

[@nathanmccullough9312]

Loved watching all the recoveries

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼

[@brianmercer0113]

High praise to you guys for helping a maiden and a bloke out of the bog, you're an inspiration to us all. Mind you it is good fun helping out like this and I will continue to do so. Cheers guys. PS, love Campedia and use it all the time now that the opposition are performing so well - NOT.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks Brian…mate it’s just what we do . It’s all about helping others.

[@jacjacjacki120]

Wow what a busy day you had helping everyone that was bogged . Hope you got some time to explore after all that.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha yeah it was full on hey. We did explore and wow it was amazing. That will be in next weeks Ep

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Miriam & Chris thanks for the video and for the french and spanish lessons 👍👍

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha our pleasure 😁

[@paulsmit8147]

Nice one guys 🤙👍

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks ✌️😁

[@craigwilson7511]

Good on ya guys for helping those people

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks Craig 🙌🏼😁

[@jennybeausang683]

Chrismaaaaate to the rescue

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha yesssss!! 😂

[@leannetester5887]

Shows tyre pressures and recovery gear is a must. You’d need a beer after all those recovery’s. Well done on another great ep 😊

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha no way!! I’d be drunk every day 🍻😂

[@leannetester5887]

@@AussieDestinationsUnknown hahaha 🤣

[@rajrford2246]

Good one guys and gals

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks ✌🏼😁

[@nr32wa]

Great episode great to see I'm the fella in the jeep that passed you on the track and camped just above you at big lagoon

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha thanks mate and safe travels hey ✌🏼

[@nr32wa]

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[@SuperSmiley1983]

The hilux should've let his tyres down from the minute he started getting bogged ,good on you guys helping everybody

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

This section caught so many people by surprise. It was good fun 😁 Thanks 🙏🏼

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep Guys, and great work on helping others,

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks a ton!

[@robertjackson8280]

Awesome video and great max recovery's,go the max and tyre pressure advice.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks mate ✌🏼😁

[@johnnyclark4548]

😂😂😂😂😂😂MAXTRAX BAYWATCH moment there we were screaming with laughter. What a insane adventure and video guys. Thanx for your hard work Cheers Johnny&Rene

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

😂😂😂 it was hey

[@johnnyclark4548]

We have no clue how to contact you 🙈 😂😂

[@coastlivingwater]

Good of you guys and Gpadia to help get the Hilux out of the sand. PS enjoy your videos. Cheers Pm

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Our pleasure!

[@PauletteJones-qn2di]

I love the way you are always willing to help ,with out making them feel stupid. Keep up the good work and enjoyment.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks Paul. It happens to everyone mate and the community is about helping each other 😁

[@travellingwollondillians9597]

You know what guys I recon everyone appreciates your help and assistance. You guys really showcase what Aussies are all about helping out each other and not worrying about who’s equipment gets used just get people out of a situation. Hopefully it all sorts it self out over a few beers and campfire. Enjoy the West

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks guys!! Life should always be about helping each other out. 😁🙏🏼

[@michaelscharf872]

Love it guys

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks 🙏🏼 😁🤟🏼

[@jamesatkinson5090]

Great episode & informative video with the soft sand & tire pressures

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Glad you enjoyed it James ✌🏼

[@jamesatkinson5090]

@@AussieDestinationsUnknown Sure did & typical Xtrail drivers lol but I wouldn’t do take a 2wd Xtrail down a soft sand track like that

[@GYP-ms7ko]

Wow thank you for the news we won the Survival kit. We will certainly put it to good use....tried to post earlier to say thank you but it would not go through😞Thanks also to the Survival team. Another act of kindness to those in need in this episode...hope you managed to see what you set out to see given all the people you had to recover😀 I have PM contact details to you via FB. Safe travels...looking forward to next episode!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Congrats David & thanks so much for your ongoing support! The team at Survival have your info and will be in contact shortly 😁😁😁 We did get to see what we set out to see and it was incredible! That’s next weeks episode 🙌🏼

[@Scalihoo]

Really good episode I learned so much , greetings from Florida . 😀🌞😎

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@harrybergeest6790]

Wow, what a exciting video. So entertaining and you guys are legends.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks! It sure was a bit of fun

[@grantlouw3182]

That road up to the tip is super soft in places - tyre pressures must be right down and Maxtrax are definitely your friend if you lose momentum and bog down! Needed them when I was forced to switch to the other lane resulting in bogging down because some kind persons had used branches to get out and left them in the track to stake everyone else coming along after.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Oh dear! Sounds like you had a bit of fun there too 😅

[@jamieemery-bp7jg]

Great video, it's always good to see the Aussie Helping spirit in action 🎬

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Absolutely Jamie 🤟🏼😁

[@caaren72-thaiday]

Hi guys loved the new episode. Watching you guys help all the bogged people was awesome 👌 great job guys 👏👏👍🏼💜

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks 🙏🏼…yeah we don’t mind helping people out. It’s just part of being in this community

[@smokehuntersbbqteam3510]

Great effort all-round guys. Helping others is the Aussie way.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

We totally agree! ✌🏼

[@melissashea5123]

You guys are legends for helping people out. I’ve learned so much from you guys, and I’ll definitely be buying name brand max tracks for my future travels!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

That is a very good move! The others just continue to fail from what we’ve seen 😁

[@baileyinc1]

LOVE YOU GUYS AND WATCHVYOU EVERY WEEK Love your continued willingness to help anyone who needs it especially when they are bogged. Love your camaraderie with camplfy as well. You are both awesome. Keep up the good work xxx

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks so much Bailey and glad you enjoy it. Really appreciate it mate 🙌🏼

[@TheDefender1968]

Nice adventure👌. A hug from Portugal.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks 🙏🏼 ❤️

[@Slack_Turkey]

Thanks for another awesome episode , I had a good laugh when Chris had his Russel Coight moment explaining the benefits of the acacia tree which really was a prickly old blackberry, now there is certainly nothing wrong with blackberries , I should know I used to be one(maiden name) ha, ha…😄Once you get past the prickles the fruit is sweet!. Loving your adventures and taking notes of all the great places you have visited . Can’t wait for your next episode. Safe travels.😀

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Hahaha that definitely was a funny moment!! So glad you’re enjoying it 😁

[@user-xc2eb9ql8n]

Hi Miriam & Chris, absolutely loving all your KZbin videos as we’re heading off as newbies in our van next year and all the sights & information is great. Admire your healthy living, laughs and help you offer to those in need. 👌💯

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Oh thank you so much…we really appreciate it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@debthornton8164]

Love you guys. My hubby has Parkinson’s and we are trying to make as many travel memories as we can while he can still travel and enjoy it…your videos have given us so many ideas and tips to make our travels so much easier when we do our big trip. Thank you

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

You guys are more than welcome!! Get out there and enjoy it ❤️🙌🏼😁

[@joehozzy2616]

You guys convinced us to get genuine max trax. Thanks for the tip!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

💯 Joe!! Don’t buy the cheap stuff

[@krisherrick9126]

Hey guys, great way to start the day with this video, your humour went well with my coffee. My highlights were "can you say Francois Peron", "It's an X-Trail" and Chris Mates awesome drumroll. Keep up the good work ;)

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha - that drumroll 😂😂

[@Werkar27]

That was awesome and those recoveries were so fun. That Hilux gave you guys a workout and the X-Trail was running on hopes and prayers that someone with proper recovery gear drives by.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha yes!! It was a fun and very interesting little drive 😂

[@craigellem9113]

We keep saying we need to put the leashes on our ones too. One day we might get around to it😂😂

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

😂

[@robertgrayson3394]

Loved the vid. Big Lagoon is a great a spot for big vans and great to get out on the kayaks. Tyre pressures are king in sift sand for sure. On my 200 series heavily loaded for touring I often run 18-20psi rear and 15 front on tracks like you fin at Perron as you can't go fast on those tracks anyway. and my TPMS monitors temp asp I can see if my Tyres are getting too hot.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Yeah 💯. In some spots I kept the speed up and floated over the top. Our 37s definitely make it easier to do it.

[@Bozza2303]

Soft as aye, we pulled our zone out to bottle bay. Started going down once but maxtrax popped u back up 🤙

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Yeah it was more whoops hey. Because it was so rough it was hard to maintain momentum

[@stuartkcalvin]

20:30 that's ASPs son-in-law!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

True!!!

[@davidmilledge221]

Soft sand and pumped up tyres what a show 😅 just like being at a busy boat ramp so much stupidity goin on 😊

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha exactly the same 😂

[@marcovonpickartz8251]

I’m not sure why Australians assume nobody else has Vegemite. Also known as Bovril, Marmite and Vegemite. Many countries eat Vegemite and cook with it. It’s fairly common in almost all of the what were english colonies.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

👍🏼

[@ralph04ification]

You're right pick your number and go less.🙂

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

😁🙌🏼

[@roypowell3450]

Blimey talk about on the spot recovery service😚. Do you realise with your excellent coverage our hols will be a twaddle.. Thank Campedia for there input, we have downloaded the App already....Love to you all.🥰

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Hahaha in the right place at the right time they say. 😁 Glad you’re enjoying Campedia too 🙌🏼😁

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Great recovery job guys. I thought max tracks only came in orange colour?

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks! And they come in a variety of colours. We released the turquoise ones with them 2 years ago (it’s our colour - we have them the exact colour to use) and the turquoise extremes were released this year! There are a whole bunch of colours but the orange is the original 😁

[@jasonbarnes5605]

@@AussieDestinationsUnknown oh wow ! And I just bought boring orange.

[@aussiechicktoolreview1308]

Hi we own the same car as you and you can change from KPA to PSI. Change the units of measurement from metric to imperial. This will also change Speedo from mph to kms as well. Ours is the 2021 model.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Hmm I’ve checked every menu and can’t find it. My Speedo is already in klms 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Day Legends 😊 can they make it more easier to fill forms and pay for the park , the system at the moment is confusing 🤔😢 Awesome weather mates 😉 love the humor on the bush berries 😂 The X Trail should engage traction control to help , only the front wheels are spinning🤔 you guys are awesome in giving a helping hand to all that's bogged 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 Thank you for an epic episode 💯🤗Greetings & Cheers 🍻 From The Far South Of Africa 🇿🇦

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks mate 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😁😁😁

[@gavindereus3643]

Chris, just for information, I’ve been down that very same track with an X-trail, you just need to let your tyres down as you know

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Yeah 💯 buddy…slow and steady too

[@gavindereus3643]

@@AussieDestinationsUnknown yeah we also drove Mt Nameless just out of Tom Price which my BIL said I can’t drive it and I proved him wrong, he was quite impressed with it , he had a 3..2l Mitsubishi triton with lockers

[@chrisbridgland7212]

Yep we just stayed at Big Lagoon and the lack of a booking system is like something out of the 70’s. They make you drive all the way out there with your heart in your mouth praying for a spot or you have to drive all the way out with nowhere to stay! W.A councils have no idea how to treat tourists who inject millions into their economy 😡

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Yep it’s definitely a little frustrating

[@Steve-qs1tw]

Wos that road has really got sandy. What month is this in? I was there in late May and it was not as bad as that.

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

This was 17th May 2023

[@andrewpotter9308]

I'm selling my Xtrail, time for a silverrado!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Hahaha do it!!! 😂

[@ozgreenroom]

Those ‘other’ tracks recovery thingos look like recycled ice cream buckets. You guys are near ready to turn pro and join the MaxTrax recovery team. Man, you guys get some people out of the s$&t

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha they were so crap. They had zero grip and were falling to pieces. The OG Maxtrax are the only way to go 👌🏼🤛🏼

[@southernexposures484]

Love your vids but omg this episode is cringeworthy, the amount of unnecessary track damage and people getting bogged for simply not letting their tyres down. The hilux….. wow… sand is all tyre pressure!

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Thanks guys!! Haha yeah the track couldn’t have got any worse hey

[@brentmcd12]

OkayKay i had to watch this after staring at the thumbnaio laughing coz its you guys n I knew it would be funny to see ! 🌤️🌅🌊🐟🛻📹🤙😎

[@brentmcd12]

UHF channel 38 you shouldn't use as its the reapeter input for channel 8 ! 📡💻

[@AussieDestinationsUnknown]

Haha … always having a bit of fun 🤪🤪

[@brentmcd12]

Go the GQ Patrol ! 🛻📹🤙😎