Digging Diamonds on Flinders Island

An Island rich in history, beauty and treasure. Flinders Island has long captivated the imagination. After reading about this mysterious island full of amazing treasures Erin and I set off to see first hand what the island life is all about.
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[@Samriddha_Chatterjee]

Its refreshing to see actual quality content on youtube.

[@scottk1525]

9:38 Look at that! Oohh... * drops it immediately 😂

[@Rob.Parsons]

😂😂😂 I saw that

[@kyleebeeton8109]

Our aunties used to soak the shells in urine to take the top coat off to see the markings and made them shiny 🐚 we used to camp at the bay when i was a kid, and my mum and i would find huge diamonds. They weren't worth any money back then. Nice trip down memory lane 💎

[@Rob.Parsons]

oh awesome, what a fun upbringing you must of had in an amazing area making memories. Thanks for the tip on the shells!

[@anne-louise4766]

My family had a holiday in Flinders Island in 1972 and I remember how as a child, twelve yrs old, I was mortified by the shameful history of how Aboriginal people had been treated there and could feel the pain still etched on the land of their peoples' torturous treatment. A trip by a supply ship to Cape Barron Island took us to the mutton-birding community which was run by the remaining aboriginal people who were of mixed ancestry with British whalers & sealers. We also visited Kilikrankie mining area and found crystals. I was recalling these memories to someone just the other day....Thanks for this vid, Erin & Rob.

[@NET-POSITIVE]

That dog just melted my heart he was so damn cute!!

[@terry8728]

I remember your call-out for help, nice to see you finally made a vid out of your trip! Next time you go back you’ll be a party of three (or more)!

[@Rob.Parsons]

I'm glad I finally got the time to put this one together as it feels like a long time ago, hehe yeah I can't wait to take the little man on some adventures.

[@rosshunter9053]

Flinders Island, my idea of heaven. So, is there a diamond ring in the winds for Erin? Nice adventure Rob. Cheers

[@justachipn3039]

🤣🤣👍👍 We all had that thought 🙏🙏

[@erinparsons8412]

Hehe don’t worry guys he spoils me rotten!

[@dartmart9263]

Wow, beautiful video. So glad to finally see Erin. I hope she joins you on more trips in the future. You guys make a beautiful couple.

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thank mate stoked to hear you enjoyed it, definitely something a bit different and I'll be sure to do some more vids like this in the future.

[@coxingaround9032]

How goods island life! Went there a few years ago and loved it, now live on King Island. Great vid!

[@katzolicious]

Wow! Just fantastic storytelling and cinematography. Nicely done.

[@juliegarrett1342]

That looks like the two of you had a Great Time!!!✨💖

[@bjjrhino]

Ernie stole the show. beautiful place thank you for share your adventure with us

[@ekkerslovarkia2726]

OMFG that might be your best video ever. The background story of the island is sombre but your adventure with Erin was a revelation. More of you as a duo please. 💖

[@Rob.Parsons]

Wow thanks so much! It’s certainly something different to what I’m used to, glad you enjoyed it. 😃

[@ekkerslovarkia2726]

@@Rob.Parsons I imagine it must also feel safe with Erin on standbye with the baked beans and tofu. 😃

[@davidwilson9988]

Thanks so much, another terrific adventure 👏👏

[@zanehodgess7313]

your videos are like a warm coffee and a blanket, comfort food for the eyes. keep up the great work mate

[@randywoodworth4022]

Award winning video, and WHAT a leading lady! Well done!

[@AP-em4wr]

Another epic tale and was nice to see your lovely Erin getting some of these shells, I have had Marina shells for years and are amazed by their beauty. Flinders and King Island have such clear and clean air and their nature is truly beautiful. Once again you never fail to give us perfection.

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks so much for the beautiful comment! 😊

[@tazyt3388]

What a cool trip bro Erin’s a legend the place is stunning some of its history is utterly tragic and it’s treasure very special ,beautiful vid curly cheers

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to getting back out there once this weather niks off she's been a wet winter.

[@tazyt3388]

@@Rob.Parsons hasn’t it mate good projects in the shed kinda weather aye

[@Rogster559]

What a fantastic trip for the pair of you and a couple of locals to keep you company

[@TheSharkGirls]

You've so made me want to go to Flinders Island. So lovely to see Erin in your video too. Lucky guy!

[@suephanos7651]

Thank God for the BnB! It looks so cold. I am so glad you found a diamond, and the green shells were so beautiful.

[@davidbulbert7765]

Well done mate, your research and description of the places you go is great. I really felt the shame of our early chapters in the way we decimated the aboriginal culture, you highlighted this in your introduction, very well articulated and delivered with compassion. Great video too boot.

[@trevdyer173]

At this rate Erin will be seasoned for a Jane trip in no time 😂

[@user-hh9dh3fj3f]

You my friend are overdue for the credit you rightfully deserve... As a fellow 🇦🇺, i am incredibly proud of your work, your a national treasure... Thankyou Rob. 👍

[@jimcarlisle2309]

What an adventure, thank you.

[@justachipn3039]

Aww, that was another fun adventure with you guys !!! Thx for the ride along 😎😎👍👍 Can we have some more please 😁😁

[@fifis101]

I plan on doing the islands one day. Thanks for the history lesson too. A great all round video.

[@nickfranklin1867]

Great video Rob, so good to see your lovely Wife Erin share the adventure with you!

[@user-mg6il8uk3t]

Love the wonderful adventure, Thanks for sharing!!!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Amazing adventure with your darling wife and you both got your diamonds and had a marvelous time thanks for sharing and stay safe guys....

[@treeturtle9378]

Great video, the chemistry between you guys in front of the camera is really nice. 👍

[@RS-bn9rx]

What an adventure holiday👍👍

[@leannewalker8679]

So glad i found this video. Loved it. Thanks so much😊

[@MrStanley85]

What a wonderful journey

[@nickfay2359]

Wow..That looks like a ton of fun!! What a beautiful place!! Glad I clicked on this and watched it all the way. And a AirBnb???🤩🤩😍😍 good stuff!!

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks a heap nick I appreciate the feedback :)

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Yet another great video Rob. Good to see Erin participating with you this time. Considering I lived in Tassie for 12 years, I had never really known a lot about Flinders Island. I knew where it was situated but nothing regarding it's sordid past. A very educational tour of the island, thanks mate.

[@DingleBerryMTB]

Gotta get that Diamond for Erin! Gold + Diamond... we know what that means ;)

[@MikeT]

What a cool adventure

[@MADTAS4]

I was lucky enough to be part of the redevelopment at the Flinders island multi-purpose centre and spend a number of weeks on the island over the space of a year. The locals where fantastic, but it really was like going back in time 😂 Absolute beautiful part of Tasmania.

[@Alan-Godden]

I'm new to your channel I live in Queensland ex Army crippled at 18. I'm now 54 always wanted to visit Tasy but never could. You are living my dream and even better you have a beautiful wife. God bless you pair. I hope your every dream and wish comes true.

[@treasuretom13]

Hard work paid off Congratulations! 🎉 With a pal like Erin you were bound to succeed!!

[@sandrahealey6385]

Mmmm, so many rocks on the beach!! So many treasures to find there, even without the beautiful shells ❤️

[@JosesGaraje]

Awesome, thanks for taking us along.

[@pennyhancock5197]

Rob you have the soul of Michael Hutchence! Love your videos!!

[@philgates2351]

Keep them coming Rod, You inspire and tempt us all to get out and explore and experience our wonderful Tassie.🙂👍👌

[@RiverDanube]

Thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@robertrobert5188]

Hi Rob. Very interesting story. A point of fact; Botany Bay was never a colony. It was regarded as unsuitable by the first fleet in 1788 that chose to settled in Port Jackson also known as Sydney Harbour.

[@cheshunt5597]

The place Botany Bay was as you have said, but until well in the 1800s the colony was called Botany Bay, especially in England. Some folk songs used it too. I think for a video for an global audience, Botany Bay is ok to use. Interesting subject though.

[@rockbutcher]

What a beautiful place. Thank you for taking us all there!

[@LoneWolf-479]

I'm team medium rare marshmallow as well! 😊

[@supersonicdevin3212]

The landscape down by the water there is incredible, wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@cherieblossomarttravels]

Fab clip 🤩 beautiful diamonds 👍 & gorgeous little Odie 🐶

[@joycegiles4595]

Those green shells are very pretty!❤

[@trevdyer173]

Great couple days away, awsome scenery and a couple lil diamonds to show for your efforts.

[@allanmaccaul1465]

Yeah Boi...😊 Perfect timing, just sat down with dinner..

[@Rob.Parsons]

Perfect!

[@lachlanparkinson7808]

Absolutely stunning! Was over there not long ago, we had a poke around for the diamonds but had no luck! Such a magic place and I highly recommend everyone go check it out! Thanks Rob ❤

[@sam_pedro3702]

Thankyou for the history lesson. Awesome video as always. Keep it up

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Very well done Rob! Thank u:)!!

[@Josh-ut9fp]

Good job again Rob I wonder are you going to have a video where you found all that gold recently?

[@Rob.Parsons]

Hey mate I sure do, I have two videos, check my recent uploads.

[@DetectaBull]

Very nice place, serene landscapes & friendly folk. I might have to take wifey there for a few days. Well done Rob & Erin.

[@Rob.Parsons]

For sure, you'll love it!

[@MtnHiker]

Thanks for sharing and this time your partner was with you... and a B&B; what could be better? Finding a Tobaz 'diamond'! Cheers from Canada 😁👍

[@Rob.Parsons]

My pleasure mate glad you enjoyed it. 🙏

[@ralphquinney2337]

Awesome Rob living vicariously with you, must get to flinders!

[@69kiwijon]

What a beautiful island, thank you for sharing you're adventure

[@bbunch44]

What an adventure. Thank you for taking us along. Well done on the presentation. I could feel the determination near the end! Glad you got your diamond. Hope to see what you make out of it.

[@joycegiles4595]

Rob I’m so happy that you and your wife are enjoying this trip♥️

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I was just in a opal and gold episode rabbit hole and started thinking about you. I hadn't seen any videos from you lately and realized I don't have my notification Bell on. It's all sorted out now and I won't miss another episode. 👍

[@mountainman9145]

Rob Parsons kept me sane through the pandemic - what a champion he is.

[@tabsdarby9011]

Watched and enjoyed. Outdoors and real-life living is weirdly interesting to me, well not outdoor stuff, camping etc. is fun to see. Loved it when Erin didn't feel like going one time.

[@piratescrew1869]

Thank you Rob and Erin. My family and I are heading there when the weather gets better so it’s fantastic to see a pre glimpse on what to expect 😁👍

[@alfredmolison7134]

Beautiful scenery, history, physically active work, and a happy friend. This was wonderful. Thanks for doing this.

[@carolynrose9522]

Always wanted to go to Flinders Island. Lovely journey with Erin and yourself. So pleased you found the shells and diamonds. A must do for me. Nice abnb to have come across.

[@ktmcc4360]

Your lucky to have such a good woman beside you. Great content, as good as gold man. Thanks for sharing this place.

[@claudiodippolito5686]

Outstanding

[@user-ri5fy4qy3b]

I Think you two are perfect match. Go for it and do not look back. Go for the future and do not give up.

[@hughjarrsol5]

Great post, thank you

[@Rob.Parsons]

You're welcome thanks for watching 😊

[@ethantodd4400]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventures brother ✊🏽 "Winter" no problems... 👌🏽

[@Heshhion]

My god, this hit me right in the feels :) Great work team...

[@peedeeaerialproductions]

Amazing Video!!! Great work brother very inspiring, keep up the great work wishing you the best of luck on your future journeys ❤🙏🏻

[@__lancaster]

'A magic few days' is one hell of a stretch - more like 'a windy hell hole no one in their right mind would ever want to visit'.

[@JanKvale]

Love to watch this, i live in Norway and we have alot of beautiful nature but nothing like this, need to visit one day, have a good day and keep the amazing content coming 🌞

[@marievalle7470]

Thank you for the wonderful video, never realized how beautiful is Tasmania, will love to visit someday.

[@briangill4000]

Awesome info as usual. Great to see Erin on one of your adventures

[@jjrrloveschichi]

Great video 🎉and congratulations to your findings.🎉

[@dansummerfield9390]

Thanks for another great video.🏆 It reminded me of when my wife and I looked for Topaz at O'Briens creek campground, Queensland. We spent ages digging and sieving and after going to the hardest to reach spot I found a big smooth lump like the one you found, I think it was 64 carats. Anyway, I had it faceted and mounted, and my wife wears it on a gold chain. It looks like a massive diamond!! Reckon you should do the same 😉 Cheers ....

[@jeremycoleman318]

Great to see you again. Fan from Arkansas USA.

[@marty754]

Erin got it right .. a shower beats any diamond .... honestly a decent bed and shower ... well what diamond in the wild can match that .... LOL wink , cant believe some folks kayak from mainland Oz to Tassy via this island ... nuts but super cool !!

[@PeterPutz82]

Nice video, thanks guys!!

[@Lukeslittletribe]

Rob your videos really are fantastic. Especially the history side of things and the research you put into it. As a Victorian who has spent his life on the coastline I have always been intriqued by the islands out there yonder over the blue in bass strait. Thanks for taking me on an adventure to one of those islands.

[@Rob.Parsons]

I appreciate that Luke thanks so much lad!

[@fijitimeislandlifevlog]

A W E S O M E 💎 ❤

[@owencamo2]

loved it. show us more about your find

[@davidwilson9988]

Thanks

[@damienphillips9278]

Great vid mate, those shells were amazing! Such a beautiful place

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks Damien! They’re crazy beautiful hey, I was blown away by how much they glowed.

[@damienphillips9278]

@@Rob.Parsons missed you vids mate glad to see you back

[@nickrosemellia4408]

I love the history and the No plan for 4 days awesome video thanks for sharing

[@lachlanparkinson7808]

19:37 fixed that fence on our visit in march 👌 wire was all on the ground 😂

[@user-rt8ml7rw5f]

Love that Island

[@blisteringbarnaclesmagnets6364]

Absolutely amazing ⚓️👍🧲

[@cepholopod777]

Great content.... Enjoyed it.

[@marioluigi164]

living the dream

[@quantumparodox]

i came for rockhounding video, and you left with a new subscriber from the US.

[@simon-peterhedditch3416]

Take your sniping gear next time Rob. Pick the biggest tide of the week and snipe the crevices on low tide just below the low tide mark. My largest was 525crt on my last trip. Great video, love your work.

[@Rob.Parsons]

Oh wow really! That’s massive 🤩

[@Ecrocken]

Nailed the marshmallows.