AUSTRALIA'S GREAT OCEAN ROAD | Part 1

[@ianwhite1858]

Loving your journey, it's refreshing to see tourists do Australia the right way. It's not about the cities. You are both respectful, well researched, fun loving and adventurous. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

[@PeteV.53]

💯!

[@ThatguyPurps]

The Great Ocean Road is the longest war memorial in the world. It was built by Returned servicemen in honour of those that didn't make it back. Somewhat fitting this video comes out, and you're travelling on it this week... being ANZAC day is tomorrow. I hope you manage to attend and experience a dawn service and see why ANZAC day is so important to Australia. Keep up the amazing adventure. 💜🇦🇺

[@carokat1111]

Thanks for that.

[@derekgleeson1353]

I feel appreciative that you guys are making such an effort to see so much of my country.

[@Fish29077]

Wow! Another beautiful part of Australia. The Great Ocean Road is the longest war memorial in the world. So glad you both get to see it.

[@RobertJW]

I love that you’re so pleased with Aldi that you’re including it. It’s the little things.

[@thies7831]

There are now "AA" groups (ALDI [addicted] Anonymus), financed by the other major supermarkets, trying to wean off customers from purchasing products and bargain goods. I have tried, although, every time camping and outdoors articles are on offer, I have "shamefully" relapsed. Most of my vast equipment has originated from there and some items have been lasting for decades already. I want to purchase items somewhere else and it does not happen. So "stressful" ....

[@Walts-Travel]

The beaches in Australia are beautiful.

[@nataliekeane8944]

Gibsons Steps was awe inspiring....nothing like walking on that massive beach with those cliffs rising beside you to make you feel insignificant. In fact I think it was possibly the best part along with Loch Ard Gorge that we visited. It was all amazing and actually a couple of the best spots were on the side that doesn't get all the tourists, we had them to ourselves. Incredible.

[@stephenmarsh1918]

Your guys are the best and are already honorable Aussies in my books. You really are a breath of fresh air, such a nice couple and your Vids always put a smile on my face. Safe travels and enjoy.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you very much 😊 We’d really like to live in Australia one day so this is high praise.

[@stephenmarsh1918]

@@OnePackWanderers You would be most welcome and I am sure all of your Aussie Subscribers would agree.

[@matthewcullen1298]

​@@stephenmarsh1918 absolutely mate. They are just such a great couple with a fantastic attitude. I can't imagine too many Aussies not liking them

[@jax993]

Yep let’s make ‘em citizens 🇦🇺

[@johnnydee9631]

Most enjoyable watching two intelligent and good humoured people on a road trip with a clean car keep the videos coming.

[@Escherlife]

I live in South Australia. A few years ago I did a great ocean road trip that took a week. There are so many gorgeous little spots with forests, beaches and waterfalls along the way. The best ones don’t even have much signage and were discovered by accident. You could easily crawl along and take longer. There is so much beauty to see and experience. Enjoy, guys!❤

[@daveamies5031]

They are trying to see as much as they can in a limited time frame, and doing a pretty good job of it as well, honestly even if you spent a whole year in each state you'd miss so much, we really are spoilt living in this country

[@johnschannel449]

Tasmania is well worth visiting if you can, Tasmania probably has the best natural scenery in Australia

[@EH23831]

Oooo - big call! 😂

[@johnschannel449]

@@EH23831 well some of the best

[@This_RuthIsOnFire]

@@EH23831east coast of Tasmania is some of the most beautiful country I’ve ever seen ❤❤❤

[@twisted_panties]

There is no "best scenery" in Australia, it is all awesome.

[@roystewart9995]

I'm the same, the house and car has to be clean before a trip. It's great for us Aussies to see people enjoying our country, thanks for the great videos guys.

[@gamortie]

12:59 bravo for adapting your driving to the conditions! Too many people don’t, and where you were driving is remote enough for rescue to be a chancy thing if something went wrong

[@tareskisloki8579]

Roos and Wallabies always do that, straight down the road for a bit, then across your path. It's why so many get hit, you won't notice them beside the road until they suddenly want to be over the other side, rather than running away like most other animals would. They're also never alone, so if you see one on the road, there'll be others nearby just as likely to jump in front of you.

[@donaldcroom1483]

first time observation driving at night setting. where i live that would be with extreme caution these days. drug cartel, random drive by shootings, homeless getting in harms way are all real concerns. refreshing to see this drive and only concern for their natural habitat.

[@videonaj]

Loving a vehicle or vessel that keeps you alive is a real thing. Its not superstition, its the nature of the universe.

[@gordo191]

How does anyone not know that a clean car always runs better , that's a given , I'm Aussie and I'm loving your vids you two rock ,

[@thies7831]

The facts are there: Less weight, far smoother slipstream aerodynamics. No vortex forming bird droppings and squashed insects.

[@TheVaughnClements]

When you guys come back to Australia - make sure you go to Darwin and the Kimberley's - very beautiful and the people are great!

[@Gee-un6tq]

Watching the beauty of my country fills me with pride.

[@k.vn.k]

I salute you both. It takes huge courage to do road trip for the first time, especially for foreigners, in Australia.

[@starlapse365]

Congratulations on 50k! Much deserved! Australias beaches seriously look so beautiful! The water so clear and the beaches so clean and open! You guys are making me wanna visit Australia someday

[@unclenick1968]

Love the Great Ocean Road, so many quirky little things you can do. We always make a stop at Lorne. One year we joined in the pier to pub swim, ...10 annual swims later, the local surf life saving club awarded to us our membership and medal into the 'Shark bait club'.

[@davidbrown9015]

First published in The Age on January 16, 1990 "Two rescued after London Bridge collapses. One of Victoria’s premier natural attractions, the London Bridge rock formation in the Port Campbell National Park near Peterborough, collapsed last night only minutes after two sightseers had crossed it. The pair, stranded on the sea end of the rock when the arch collapsed without warning at 7:45 pm, were rescued by a police helicopter about three hours later. Police said no one was injured when the 40-metre section of arch, one of several famous rock formations along the Great Ocean Road, fell into the surf."

[@thies7831]

A helicopter filming a car advertisement crashed into the arch in May 1989. We visited and walked unto the formation in October 1989 and on one of the photos a severe crack is clearly visible. The second arch is still there and the stranded couple on that night was most scared it might go too, although, when being on the rock there is no sign where it is, so they stayed as close to the fracture as it seemed safe. In July 2005 an "Apostle" rock pillar collapsed into the sea. It is that heap of rubble closest to the viewing platform, a bit to the left. There are now only 7 left and the sandstone is being washed away by about 2 cm or 1 inch per year, possibly even faster, the more storms are hitting the coast.

[@robertmurray8763]

When the Apostille fell in 2005. I WAS THERE !!. Lots of dust and birds flying off the top of the sandstone rock.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Whoa! That’s really cool that you got to witness it 🙂

[@ClarkKent71]

Penguin parade at Phillip Island and Hanging Rock in Macedon are worth a visit if you plan to be in those areas.

[@tamaravanhees1749]

Its so good seeing my very own backyard, places that ive been to many times. There is another name for this coastline, its called The Shipwreck Coast, for how treacherous that stretch of the coast is. The Loch Ard Gorge was named after a Shipwreck that famously wrecked there. There was only two survivors and a porcelain peacock which is kept at the maritime museum in Warrnambool.

[@brianahern5239]

You make a great couple. Enjoy following your travels. Great job on the film and edit too. Also Tia is cute with the loveliest smile. Keep enjoying life together, stay loving each other.

[@pakjohn48]

Yep, yep, yep...

[@michaelmayo9048]

A clean car has less wind resistance so goes better/ faster thats how l think too. l ride my dirt bike in the forests around Anglesea not far the great Ocean Road sign it's sandy very challenging like a motorcross track bumps n jumps 45klms long lots of 4x4 tracks, just got to watch out when a roo or wallabie jumps in front of you..after riding in summer we just got to the beach and chill temp usually around 24 ..when temp in Melbourne the same days is about 30 .

[@lucyhattemore4641]

Great video guys 👍I actually visited the Twelve apostles back in 1995 on a road trip with my then boyfriend for my 21st birthday, we lived in Sydney so flew into Melbourne and hired a car to visit the great ocean road, we actually saw the twelve apostles around the same time of day as you but this was in September, so it was the start of Spring. Back then there was no visitor centre and less people, we were driving the opposite way to the way you’re going, but ended up in Wannanbool for the night and then revisited the apostles again on our way back to Melbourne to return the car. It was Fantastic! I’m glad you both are having such a wonderful time. 😊

[@rzgp33]

Hi . If you can find it in your schedule, don't miss the Otway Ranges. I'm sure that there are other roads, but I took the road from Lorne to Colac years ago and loved the drive. Hugh trees, temperate forest (cold this time of year) and plunging valleys. Amazing Photographs and mystical country.

[@audreyfunk2411]

Glad to see you both enjoying the beauty of Australia.Thank you for coming. Love your videos❤

[@anitahoward602]

Glad you are enjoying Australia. You should go to Tasmania,, it a beautiful part of Australia, I only discovered you since coming to Australia so am watching your Europe travels and your clogs definitely have evolved and improved. Look forward to your next adventure, thanks for the good content.

[@cbjones2212]

We found your videos when we were planning our Vietnam trip. We're currently over here watching you enjoying our home! The world is wild ❤

[@crackers562]

Once again you kids aced it! Great camera work and fun commentary.... Australian Government Tourism should contract with you guys professionally - no kidding! Can't wait for part 2 of the Great Ocean Road... and my home town of Melbourne....

[@caitlinburman1590]

Love this- thanks for sharing. Slow right down when you see roos. Because theyll wreck blueberry if you hit one. If you hit a pack- even worse.

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

Love you guys. Great shots off your trip it's good to see you are loving australia

[@helenthompson5532]

Loving seeing you enjoy my wonderful country. Had to laugh at your reaction to the cold water 😂😂 it is damned cold especially as summer is done. I’m so hoping you get to Phillip Island on your trip to Sydney. I can even hook you up with free accommodation and a home cooked meal if you like to make it a viable affordable option.

[@eufrocinawakley2243]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@harrydunleavy8356]

I know you've already been to Perth but north Western Australia is unlike anywhere else in Australia or even the world. The nature in areas like the Kimberley and the Pilbara are like a different planet and would highly recommend if you find yourself up there.

[@daveamies5031]

Yes they should finish their great lap, continue following the coast with trips into the centre until they get back to Perth (I think they might run out of time though)

[@jax993]

I live in Cairns & I’ve always wanted 2 see north WA ✌🏼🇦🇺

[@supergran62]

I’m fairly sure that bikkie (cookie) was an ANZAC biscuit. They are a special recipe that is regulated by the government. They were made for the Australian and New Zealand troops in Galipoli because they are designed to have a long shelf life. They are obviously iconic and you should find some for ANZAC day tomorrow.

[@cbjones2212]

The recipe isn't regulated by the government. There are restrictions on using the word ANZAC for commercial production though. The use of the word 'Anzac' in the commercial production and sale of Anzac biscuits is usually approved, however the biscuits must not substantially deviate from the generally accepted recipe and shape, and must be referred to as 'Anzac Biscuits' or 'Anzac Slice' (not 'Anzac Cookies').

[@cbjones2212]

Oh, and they've been around for way longer than WW1. They have a long shelf life - essential in our weather and prior to the days of refrigeration and air con - which made them ideal to send to the troops. They were nicknamed after the fact.

[@carokat1111]

@@cbjones2212 Actually, I think there is a set recipe to be officially recognised as an ANZAC biscuit. But that doesn't stop people from making their own variations.

[@cbjones2212]

@@carokat1111 That's interesting. I c&p most of my response up there from a government website. 🤷‍♀️

[@thies7831]

Never venture off on a hike without water and a pack of ANZAC biscuits. ALDI does sell them in their permanent assortment, even in glutenfree. While in front of that box in the shelf, in winter or at cooler times, grab a pack of Chocolate Chip biscuits too. Available in glutenfree too.

[@statters]

When I tried to see the apostles last year you couldn't get within cooee of the car park (look it up, but essentially you are further away than a cooee can reach). It was absolutely jammed full. It's a very popular area. The Great Ocean Road is fantastic though and it's excellent that you are taking your time. Another great video. Thanks so much.

[@Mod-man]

Congratulations on reaching 50k subscribers. You both deserve to have 10 times as many. Glad you went to Gibson Steps. Seeing the cliffs from below gives you a different perspective of rugged that coastline is. Yeah, it can be a bit scary driving at night. Not sure if you have seen the roadkill the next morning. Certainly if you do end up at Wilson's Promontory you will see a lot of it on the side of the road. As for the frogs, wait until you get to FNQ and the number of cane toads there are up there. They are worth running over! Have you seen an AFL game yet? Safe Travels. Cheers, Stef

[@budzhusky]

Great to see you guys again. Your over the half way point and the hardest part of your trip crossing the nullarbor, so Bluey has treated you well and it should be smooth sailing up the east coast. Congrats on 50k, you guys deserve it plus another 50k subs. Please try not to leave it so long between vlogs, I miss seeing you so often. You've become like old friends. Take care & Enjoy. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BigAl53750]

Hi Guys, yes the water is COLD! It is the ANTARCTIC Ocean after all. The fact that this ocean is on our southern border and one of the hottest deserts in the world is to the northwest of Victoria is why our weather changes so quickly, a simple 90 degrees change in wind direction can alter the temperature by up to 20 degrees Celsius, which is a LOT.

[@kayenash5481]

Thank you!

[@Bully1973]

In Sydney do the Clovelly to Bondi coastal walk. 4hrs free parking for Blueberry in "Cloey". It will take about 3 hrs there and back.

[@Feargal011]

Australia has so many stunning places off the tourist list. When you come over, visit the big cities then go to the country. Talk to some locals and you will find incredible landscapes, 40000+ year old Aboriginal heritage sites, animals you would not believe - especially our incredible bird life. So much to enjoy and with some planning, it's no more expensive than the US. PS kangaroos are really smart in their own way, but night traffic sends them into a panic and they veer blindly. Give them room, don't press them and always be aware they are moving around, especially at dusk.

[@bobgreen384]

Yes, the GOR is a beautiful part of Oz! ooooh the water IS cold, straight from Antartica. On your way to Wollongong check out the Kiama blowhole, then Wollongong and Flagstaff Point, head up to the Seacliff Bridge, then up to Stanwell Park for some hang gliding. An area as good as the GOR? Your opinion matters.💕

[@RobertNicholson]

Loch Arc Gorge is where Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins filmed 'The Pirate Movie" in 1982

[@thies7831]

Yeah, that was a crazy setting. The pirates landed, climbed the stairs and the props team had rolled out artificial grass so they could storm forward into the next setting, the lush green lawn of Chirnside Park Mansion in Werribee. Anyone having seen that movie and going to Chirnside Park is wondering where the stairs to the beach are ... ("A few hundred kilometres THAT way, mate ...")

[@kayenash5481]

The car will drive like a dream now 😃😃 And good old Aldi 😀

[@mikegaudry]

Echidnas are soooo coooool!!!! 🤩

[@LooneyMooneyfuntimes]

It's such a great drive. We were there back in 2019

[@marklivingstone3710]

I was at London Bridge the day it collapsed. People were stranded on the outcrop and had to be winched off (not me, I was back on the safe side before it happened, it happened very quickly).

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Love ya faces when the wave comes in and hits your feet. 😂

[@merandpitslifeadventure4581]

You guys make the best video's. Thanks 🙏

[@stevefraser7501]

I have to agree with Chevyo on the clean car thing! Thanks for the video. Whilst I grew up and live in Adelaide, I lived in Warrnambool for nearly 3 years and another 3 in Ballarat so really enjoyed seeing some familiar sights. Always loved Loch Ard Gorge.

[@petertimp5416]

Thanks guys. Have you thought about doing a’live QandA’ while you’re here and have a prolonged stopover?

[@nr1785]

You’ll love driving through the Great Otways. If you have time get out and do one of the walks to a waterfall (but make sure you are well covered and prepared as weather can change quickly).

[@timlindsay6363]

Thanks for showing our country in such an enjoyable and casual way - much appreciated. Cheers

[@celticoy]

your fella is 100% right the more lov you give ur car the better they will look after you .

[@kenstephens3467]

OMG OMG OMG!!! Love you watching your videos so much. But that bit near the end with the Wallaby, frogs and rain was the icing on the cake. Welcome to Australia, mate 👍 ❤

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

Of the 12 Apostles, which there were all of them when I was a kid, and back then in the 70's, no visitor centre, only 7 remain, and you can only see 6 from the viewing platform. As a kid, I would go there a lot with my family, in the 70's. We lived in Mt. Gambier, so it was a short "country mile", to go visit. Still as beautiful as ever. Glad you got to experience it for yourselves. Great video' as always.

[@kalamity_spice]

I remember when there was no visitor centre and you could just walk down to the beaches! Good time! Glad you’re enjoying Oz!

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Another entertaining adventure, and I agree, Tia needs to get you to run for scale when you come back, safe travels

[@skywatcher8045]

the Great Ocean Road is also the largest War Memorial to WW1. Returned soldiers were employed building the road. Originally the road was a rough, unpaved stretch of rubble, rather different to the bitumen sealed surface of today.

[@emptyinside1991]

I grew up in Warrnambool and still have most my family who lives there, it’s pretty cool that you got to see it, favourite places there are thunder point, tower hill, stingray bay & Hopkins river mouth

[@debrap206]

Will look out for you in Torquay when we are there in a couple of weeks. When you get to Melbourne, try the Yarra Valley. Warrandyte is a lovely suburb in the gentle hills. And Healsville Animal Park.

[@Mrfrontrow]

Love to watch this adventure youe are on!! Super good stuff. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[@darylampt7889]

You guys are great. You'll have a 100k in no time. Keep up the great work. Cheers

[@markhopper3176]

Never mock! A clean car is a car that purrs!

[@theexplorationcontinues]

There's always a huge crowd for the 12 Apostle's. Looks like you both had a great time

[@nirvanaelements]

Congratulations on 50k, loving your videos 🎉

[@MikeGalvin-z7s]

So funny to have watched all your tours in other countries, including your hometown and now you're right in my backyard!!! Enjoy your trip!!!😄

[@vinhquyen46]

Thank for a great video. Even I 'am on the cruise ship to visit Hawaii I still follow your adventure.

[@sethngo2924]

You both are living a "TO DIE FOR" life. Please slow down and enjoy it, FOR THE REST OF US!!!😋

[@adrianmorgan7636]

Jervis Bay you guys will love. Safe travels

[@emgee65]

The Great Ocean rd is a 232 km stretch of road which was built between 1919 and 1932 and is the world’s largest war memorial. Built by returning soldiers it was dedicated to soldiers killed during WW1.

[@holidaymail]

Loch Ard Gorge is named after a ship that was wrecked there back in the 1800’s, with only two survivors

[@Joelwkemp]

That model of the Mazda 3 is a good one. I dig that you gave it a cute nickname. I named the one I use to own "blue max", it was the same colour to yours I think.

[@stuartdunkley4344]

if i see you guys in melbourne ill just scream 'tia for scale'!

[@kalamity_spice]

Me too! 😂

[@justinobrien4396]

Hello Tia and Treo, Tia when you have the camera you need to even up the ‘for scale’ moments and call ‘Treo for Scale!’ Great work team, you are showing me things I haven’t seen and I live here :)

[@TwoWheelerSparky]

$1 high pressure rinse, $1 rapid foaming brush and then enjoy the free foam and brush. Follow that up with a $1 rinse. Tight ass (Cheap/affordable) car wash! $1 coin at a time is the key to being frugal haha.

[@robparsons1527]

While the weather may not have been great it sure did provide for some stunning visuals and being there would have been so much better. Congrats on 50k, easy to see why, you do good stuff. All the best guys, looking forward to the next.

[@trevorpickettau]

Wilsons Prom squeaky beach a must see

[@thies7831]

At least. When the Tidal River Campground is full, Yanakie just outside the entrance is a good recommendation.

[@montyfpv2259]

I ride the Gt Ocean Rd on my motorbike quite regularly. It's a very picturesque bit of road that isn't replicated anywhere else in Australia.

[@Notric]

The wallaby kept to the road because it was all it could see, your lights were the problem. You should stop and let it go out of your lights, it will then leave the road. You have been really lucky to have not seen more on the road. When you were near Augusta and Margaret River you were in an area known for roos on the road. My car has a nice ripple pattern down the left hand side from a couple of roo encounters. I know if I get it fixed I will get another one. Yes, I like a clean car too.😎

[@susanquigley8383]

Love watching you experience our country. Appreciate your honest opinions. Yes, Aldi is the best and cheapest grocery store, glad you have discovered it. Safe travels😍

[@chriskelly3481]

🤷🏼‍♂️ A clean car is a happy car. And yes, Aldi IS the best. 👍

[@tpham4607]

It's very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@gbsailing9436]

I'm so glad you guys got to experience your first 'sketchy' Roo on the open road ! Yay, there'll be many more to come, I'm sure. If you're interested, two points can help. Firstly, when roos look at you at night you can see their green eyes - a bit light iridescent glow. This can help you slow to a responsible speed to help avoid hitting them. Secondly, If one jumps out in front of you, steer towards them. As you found out they can change directions so suddenly, if you try to steer away, you will find that they suddenly veer into your path. So steer at them so when they turn it'll be away from you. I have to agree, there is nothing worse than driving a car with dirty windows and a clean car rewards you with less problems! So there are my humble opinions! Come back soon and I'll see you in Sydney, Hopefully! Cheers.

[@marisapaola9010]

They are nocturnal and the car lights blinds them. glad the roo made it.

[@matthewsmith1547]

You got to take a look at the Geelong Waterfront.

[@sharmilan8995]

Love your videos and seeing my country through your eyes.

[@HabitualHobbies]

I am the 1000th view, cool. I really live vicariously through this channel. I need some travel in my life soon, I think! The blueberry is so clean !!

[@shenanigan111]

Oh wow I've been following you since the vietnam series. Its surprising to see you here in Victoria. Hope you guys enjoy our great state

[@KoolzKoolz-u2b]

You guys are the best couple!😊

[@grahammewburn]

Wind and waves are eroding the Apostles. I walked across London Bridge before it collapsed. When it did collapse a couple had just crossed and to be rescued from the island remaining.

[@stephenheusz3236]

I’m with him on the car thing😊

[@MelbourneShorts11]

Yeah since arriving from perth 13 years a go i've gone in the ocean once. it's got that artic chill all year

[@barnowl5774]

It is the Antarctic-for the Southern Hemisphere that we are in. The Antarctic is colder than the Arctic.

[@thies7831]

@@barnowl5774 ... and still got plenty of sharks in the water, though ...

[@gamortie]

9:43 agree with the Utah comparison; could you imagine Arches or Canyonlands national parks with beaches???

[@Gealaiche]

That think at the end when you said "imagine stepping on that" that's nuthin, you wanna try stepping into a patch of bindi eye.....The bane of every Aussie childhood .......😱

[@studioarchivedesign3927]

Heyy Tia and Cheveyo! love your videos, really well done! And a lot of fun… ❤ if you wanna see lots kangaroos on your trip en route to Sydney, Canberra isn’t rated high by most other cities, but the locals know what it’s all about. We literally have Roos in our backyards…if it backs onto a reserve etc. Roos on Red Hill, Mt Majura to name a couple. The city has lots to offer too…the Australian War Memorial, The High Court of Australia..Lake Burley Griffin…I think it’s an awesome capital city. Both parliament houses might not be on your bucket list, but one represents very colonial style architecture versus the new one - a modern view of where we see our place of government - embedded with hill (among the people) and not on top! I personally met Romaldo Giurgula and he truly had an amazing mind to imagine/design the Parliament House. Much love and best wishes for your travels.