BLUE MOUNTAINS, KATOOMBA, WENTWORTH FALLS, SCENIC WORLD, GLOW WORM TUNNEL & SUB-ZERO TEMPERATURES

[@keithpainter9865]

Hey guys, my wife and I just got back from a Blue Mts trip. One great camp we had was Glen Davis Camp Ground about 30mins east of the Capertee pub between Lithgow and Mudgee. There is a free camp there with hot showers and toilets ND ALSO A national park camp near by. The old houses and ruins of the Shale Oil refinery and fascinating.

[@shaddonaghue]

Great video guys , really enjoyed it. In my backyard too. 👍🤠

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate. Was a great trip, just a little chilli 😂

[@Croozzen]

Great video guys, again despite the cold. Your editing, music choices and editing is brilliant. I Did most of that 20 odd years ago and there was alot of free camping around that Newnes, Lithgo Glow worm tunnel area. I can see quite a few things have changed and been upgraded..... possibley locked off. I camped in a -6°c up there once, so i know what your talking about...👍

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤙🏻

[@marklaidler9490]

What a crakker of an ep! Well done guys! We live in the mid mountains and will send this out to family and friends overseas! I remember all of these places from my childhood and scenic world recently with their night show. Awsum shots, awsum crew braving the wind chill so we don’t have to!

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks Mark.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Awesome Ep and spots guys you deserve a medal going at that time of the year,

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks Craig. 👍🏼

[@thomsonthadathil8484]

very good video,entle music,family momnets

[@weekendslikethis3125]

Great episode guys, one of my favourite destinations. Lake Lyell is a great camp spot just to the west with good access to Tarana pub & evans crown

[@MrCheh]

You needed to experience the train on the way down.. whole other experience 😂 and way better.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah we wanted to. Just couldn’t get Harper back on it. That was genuine fear 😂

[@theFacePaintClub]

Great video! Admiring your fliming, editing and story-telling skills. After recently discovering your channel, I can see you're really putting the effort in and continually improving to keep it interesting. I also appreciate that you share real moments. As anyone with kids knows... holidays / camping with kids is far from sunshine and flowers all the time. We also went camping (mid July) but we were further north... near Ebor Falls (western edge of the NSW range). My goodness it was cold and windy, sounded like a freight train roaring through every few minutes as the wind rushed through the forest. Made it hard to sleep! I can very much relate to your experience. Even though we (thought we) were well prepared for the cold, the wind was something else. Anyway, just wanted to give you a thumbs up for the effort you put in to create high quality videos. Looking forward to the next one!

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Really appreciate the effort of leaving such an in depth comment and yes we are trying to deliver a quality informative video. So we really appreciate you also noticing the effort 👍🏼

[@buzz9972]

DCS 😳

[@highvibe4839]

What beautiful destinations you visited, well done on braving the freezing temperatures for as long as you did. I’m not into heights either I attempted to walk across the Story Bridge in Bne years ago alone, I got a third of the way out and froze from fear, I had to crawl back with my eyes closed on a galvanised platform. I was feeling the girls trepidation during those rides and heights. You guys are amazing, keep it up, and come north in our winter..at least you will escape The Antarctic winds.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching and yes north will be the next adventure for sure 👍🏼

[@Salieri1627]

You need to do the scenic railway going down lol . There is some camping areas down in the megalong valley near blackheath also some great views , was surprised you didn't get to govetts leap. Also a caravan park in blackheath a few minutes from govetts. Enjoyed the episode travel safe

[@mltoob]

I agree. A lot of people don't seem to make it to Blackheath, despite the awesome valleys on both sides.

[@scottchapman5783]

Was all looking forward to watching this, a new area to explore etc.....got as far as the DCS logo and stopped.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Sorry to hear that.

[@shaneclark7434]

Hi guys Just catching up on this episode and Newnes is the best campsite in the area by far Cheers

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks Shane, we will venture back one day for sure.

[@nzmarkb8713]

We went there a couple of years ago and it was freezing cold and blowing a gale then too. But the views were amazing 👍

[@leighneale9709]

Great episode. FYI there Is a free campground at wallerawang, 10 minutes west of Lithgow. We camp in that area in the summer though when it's cooler in the mountains compared to the coast.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for the info! We will explore Lithgow and further west another time for sure.

[@leannechurches5227]

Madness going there in winter . Chocolate looks yummy 😂

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Tell me about it. 😂

[@GB-cm6yy]

Tough camping in that area... very limited. Just a little bit further out there's nice spots in the Turon NP (lookup Woolshed campground as a start) and Dunns Swamp is also really nice too.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah will definitely get back down for A bit more exploring.

[@stevenjenkins5195]

Just came across you vid , hope u enjoy mountains, I live at Wentworth falls 👍🏻 great place

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@unproadventures4142]

Awesome vid guys Really enjoyed this one We only live a few hours from here & yeah haven’t done much exploring So after this it’s time to dial in a trip there

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah it’s a surprising part of the world, being so close to a major city.

[@weekendslikethis3125]

Great episode guys, one of my favourite destinations. Lake Lyell is a great camp spot just to the west with good access to Tarana pub & Evan’s crown

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@AussiePom]

I live and work in the Blue Mountains and have been to all these places. The long walk down the stairs isn't too bad but all I can think about is the long steep walk back again. In the early days people would walk down into the Jamison Valley and in the late afternoon would walk to the base of the now scenic railway. In those days it went right to the valley floor and the Jamison Valley didn't look like it does now for all the cliff sides had been cleared of vegetation. The tree trunks were used as pit props in the coal mines. The miners would help people into the mine skips giving them an empty chaff bag to kneel or sit on for the ride to the top. Later when they started carrying people two elderly ladies asked the brakeman at the top if the cable breaks how long does it take for the car to stop. His answer was 5 seconds and thus reassured they climbed aboard. The 5 seconds would be how long it took to reach the valley floor on a wild out of control ride, but he didn't tell them that though. I think the today's scenic railway should go right to the valley floor so people weary of walking in the depths of the valley could use it to reach the top easily. The Glow worm Tunnel once had the trains from the Commonwealth Oil Corporation running through them where they mined oil bearing shale and refined it on site. It was a full size refinery in the depths of an extremely rugged valley. People who rode the trains would often get out before the tunnels and walk through the bush to rejoin the train beyond the two tunnels as the ride on the train through the tunnels was a coughing and gasping experience as the Shay locos produced lots of choking coal smoke as the steamed slowly up the 1 in 25 gradient through the tunnels. Later a petrol powered railmotor was provided. Oddly enough in the early days one of the byproducts of the refining process was petrol but this was in the era of the horse and cart and with no use for the petrol it was poured into the Wolgan River. In those far of days environmental concerns?, what are those.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks very much for the history lesson, very interesting and we may very well share your knowledge if that’s ok.👍🏼 Amazing to hear these stories.

[@AussiePom]

@@SmartTouringSystems Yes by all means.

[@markh6676]

A great watch guys, always look forward to the vids, you're making great memories you can look back on as a family. Q. how are those quad locks secured to the dash, looks like a good solution.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for tuning in Mark. The quad locks are screwed on mate.

[@TroyClarke-d2j]

I live there 😂it’s not to bad great u tube cheers 👍

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate.

[@RoyHessey]

I accidentally hit the subscribe button, ouch. No seriously a magnificent production. I have several questions. What camera did you use? (Pocket or GoPro), What editing program and how did you learn to shoot great footage???

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate. Most of this was shot with an iPhone, but generally we use a mixture of iPhone GoPro and Sony a7. We then use Final Cut Pro on a Mac to edit. As far as shooting the footage, persistence pays off 👍🏼

[@ballzybro]

I remember freezing my butt off when I saw the 3 sisters and I think that was sometime over the Christmas holidays. Maybe there isn't a perfect time to go 😅

[@SmartTouringSystems]

😂 cold is ok but cold and windy cuts through.

[@mbatts731]

I’ve had the fire place going on Christmas Day, it’s really hit and miss up here. But a great place to live

[@kraigsoeterboek190]

Try Galar mountain/Barcoo Swamp Campground it's on the right as you leave state forest on the glow worm tunnel road it is about 3 minutes of the road

[@masculinematterscc]

Great episode, could feel how cold you were, we've copped wind down there and it's brutal! I'm also going to have a chat to Tourism NSW, you've been mislead, the scenic railway is not the steepest in the world, I used to go on one in Devon, England, as a kid which is still there and it's 57 degrees!! I highly recommend that for you one day, you then get a fantastic Devonshire tea 😁

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for tuning in mate.

[@mbatts731]

I used to live on the Lower end of peckmans rd which is behind the ovals there at the park.. Now live on sublime point rd leura … I’m a local gardener so I’m out every day in that weather just about…. Lmao feels like temperatures are just wild when the wind is ripping through.. Think the worst was -14 it’s a different kind of cold there it’s a moist cold unlike snow regions where it tends to dry the air out

[@mbatts731]

Dunphys campground is amazing down the megalong valley right at the end of the valley

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah we will definitely get back down there.

[@RoyHessey]

Is it easy road in?

[@mbatts731]

@@RoyHessey really easy you do have to drive through a private property so you have to go through gates, make sure you close them. Also keep on the road driving through the property access..

[@reaperperformance_aus]

Great to live here, no regrets but jeez I hate the wind 😞.

[@mickusms700]

Saw you guys in transit in the Blue Mountains area on my way to Mudgee - can confirm was the windiest weekend ever. Such a shame, you cant escape the wind......

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah it sure was 😂

[@dirtmonkey4x435]

You visited at the worst time hey, man that wind was like nothing else. We had trees down at our place, the SES dude said he hadn't seen these conditions for 8 years. Still a ripper part of the world.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah it was pretty hectic wind. But a bloody nice spot.

[@batmanlives6456]

Guys go a little further west Sofala , Turon river hill end , bridle track is what your looking for Heaps good camping

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Awesome, yes these places were on our list (we loved the river camping at Sofala last time we were there), but maybe next time. We really just wanted to explore the hot spots of the Blue Mountains and not drive too far each day. We will definitely come back and do a trip further afield.

[@moto4x4adventure9]

I started following you since wayback when you got the Titanium. I remember you had issues with your DCS POS. Just now realising you are an ambassador or being sponsored by them. I've unsubscribed from your channel as i won't support someone supporting a company like that. DCS has left a sour taste with me since my rubbish DCS battery was rejected for warranty within it's 1st year!! Also how they are handling themselves now. Thanks for all the fish 👍

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Sorry to hear your bad experience and respect your decision to unsubscribe. When we had issues with our batteries, DCS helped us out to get them fixed and we found their back-up support to be very good. This was well before any free products and we paid full stick for the batteries. I am watching this space closely and find it very frustrating that it has to affect us like it has in this instance.

[@ratioengineering5939]

Being a DCS ambassador, what’s your take on the law suit of KZbinrs reviews ?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

As I’m sure you can understand, it’s not my place to comment. Hopefully it gets resolved before long.

[@benhobbs9449]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but your original reply above seems to be edited. Replying to your 'original' edited comment of waiting for the court ruling/result to make comment is a cop out. Either way - the ruling should be irrelevant to an honest transparent youtuber or anyone regardless of being an ambassador who stands by his morals. Really disappointing to see, I thought you were better than that.

[@smarttouringsystems-garage]

@@benhobbs9449 this is a complex and evolving situation, so at this time I’m not willing to comment.

[@standbywhatisay]

Did you go under Lincoln rock ??

[@SmartTouringSystems]

No we didn’t. We really could do another trip one day.

[@standbywhatisay]

@@SmartTouringSystems its interesting under there. Not many people would know for just a little walk down track to it. Great video though.

[@Mikelennon78]

DCS 🤢

[@Wilbargosh]

Are you sponsored by DCS? Seems like they will sue people who give their product a negative review. I will not be supporting DCS with product purchases because of the position they are taking against utubers doing honest product reviews. The problem is being closely watched globally……

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yes this is something I will comment on in future.

[@Sim.L]

With Louis Rossman help think we can get DCS out of bizo real quick.

[@shaneszkoruda4474]

Yay your in our backyard, would absolutely love to show you guys around next time you come back, you were so close to some epic camping spots and some of the best 4wd tracks in the country.

[@empt5400]

Yea I closed the video when I saw that.

[@boc3499]

Hard unsubscribe as you are still lending your name to DCS with everything thats going on with them.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Can you please stop calling caravaning camping? You’re giving camping a bad name.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for taking the time to write a comment.

[@aussiekat6379]

Why it’s what it is.. seriously 🧐🙄

[@smarttouringsystems-garage]

@@aussiekat6379thanks mate. It’s all good the negative comments still help spread the vid as that’s a part of the KZbin machine. Let the haters hate 😂

[@Croozzen]

Mate, They are out of the lounge room exploring different places, showing their kids a great time and sitting around a fire... Thats camping mate, despite what you sleep in. They can afford to do it comfortably.... what's wrong with that....🤷