'The Big Lap' Original Series EP 8 - Cape York Or BUST!

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G’day Guys,
In this episode we're on a mission to make it to the tip of Cape York 1000km away before the wet season hits and strands us on the Cape for months.
But first we have to find a way to get our wheel bearing fixed after it collapsed on the side of a remote track on Lawn Hill Station.
Here's what's in this episode:
• Fixing our broken down Landcruiser
• Exploring Lawn Hill Gorge by canoe
• Exploring Lawn Hill National Park by air
• Offroad driving to Cape York along station tracks
• The camper trailer breaks (again) and needs welding
• We tackle the Old Telegraph Track
• The Tip of Cape York
Enjoy the show & please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE
See you on the road.
Cheers
Steve, Jen & Girls
ABOUT 'THE BIG LAP' SERIES:
'The Big Lap' was filmed between 2005 and 2007 and released as a 3 x DVD set in 2013.
This year on its 10th anniversary we've digitally remastered the series from the original HD format to 4K UHD for release on KZbin.
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THE ORIGINAL BLURB FROM THE BIG LAP DVD CASE:
Taking a year or two off and driving around Australia is a dream that many people share. For the Baile family, tired of the rat race and yearning for distant horizons, their dream finally came true after 7 years of planning.
Join Steve, Jen, Savanna & Sara on their epic 46,600km journey of discovery as they leave behind friends, family and Melbourne city life and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Determined to get ‘off the beaten track’ and find some real adventure, the Baile’s set themselves the goal of visiting every state and territory and reaching the extremes of the continent...that’s the north, south, east, west, the exact centre and even the highest point at Mt Kosciuszko.
All while travelling many of Australia’s toughest roads and visiting many spectacular remote destinations.
Share their adventure in this 10 episode series filmed over 2 years that will give you hours of entertainment, ideas, plenty of laughs . . . and a few tears.
‘The Big Lap’ is a priceless insight into the real experience of travelling around Australia by road that will inspire you to make your own travel dreams a reality.
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[@doraexplora9046]

One thing this vid taught me is that it's never strong enough, nothing can be over engineered or beefy enough, when you're going for 'The Tip'.

[@robyndehavilland1609]

Wow what an awesome adventure packed episode. So amazing to see a Cape trip from so long ago. Loved it ❤️ And ‘the sign’ always makes me smile 😊. Thanks !

[@shirleybowman7951]

Fantastic!! Well done

[@junebingham4213]

love watching this trip with you guys . Looking forward to next weeks episode

[@Dennis-zr3fb]

These have to be the best videos out there, just so entertaining and informative, and no BS just a family road trip.

[@grantmcphail9042]

You are the modern day version of the Leyland brothers. I got your DVD when you released them yesterday ago and good to watch them all again. Love to see a photo of your family now all these years later 😊

[@VoyagingBushman]

Yeh. Nah. I wouldn't put that much confidence in that bridge! 😂

[@johnperryman-fj3qi]

Really enjoyed watching your show guys.... I ride a dirt bike to th top a year ago and it made me remember how much fun it is.... cheers, John

[@ExpeditionAustralia]

Thanks John

[@barrystapleton7172]

Ep 8 fantastic trip, very exciting and full of adventure. Wonderful coverage and editing. Enjoyed every minute. Cheers, Baz

[@louiskudlak2256]

Awesome ❤

[@ExpeditionAustralia]

Thanks 🤗

[@Wroeys4x4]

Whens the next ep come out. Binge watched that all today. Must say ive really enjoyed it

[@ExpeditionAustralia]

Had to take a break this week due to travelling but next ep will drop next Sunday.

[@Wroeys4x4]

@@ExpeditionAustralia awesome cannot wait

[@nedjohnston3544]

Must be a long time ago Rod sold years ago.

[@ExpeditionAustralia]

September 2006

[@joelweb1382]

Can I use an awd for the tracks you’ve made so far? I’m planning for such a trip from Melbourne. Will you reckon I get a 4x4 instead. Thanks

[@ExpeditionAustralia]

Hi Joel, personally I would recommend a proper 4WD which has good ground clearance and low range gearing. It’s not just to avoid getting bogged but 4WDs are built a lot stronger and more able to withstand the constant abuse of the corrugated roads and tracks. In our trip to this point we’ve covered over 5000km of unsealed roads and most of them pretty rough.