Fulltime Vanlife on the NSW Central Coast, Australia

[@realist451]

I like your realistic perspective on van life alone.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback ☺️

[@Deemay5555]

I'm really enjoying these videos, theres not many aussie van lifers on youtube so you're videos are much appreciated.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thank you! It really motivates me to do more 😊

[@unacceptablerobyngeorge2122]

I agree

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

@unacceptablerobyngeorge2122 thank you 😊

[@kimr3729]

This was a lovely trip down memory lane for me! I used to live on the Central Coast - and Norah Head Lighthouse was a favourite haunt of ours. In fact, that rock - the one you were thinking of going to stand on but didn't - I had a marriage proposal there early one morning when we went to watch the sunrise. Thanks for the memories.. :)

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

That's great!😊 Thanks for sharing, Kim. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Thanks, that was great.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@ianm5249]

Thanks for another video. I'm really enjoying sharing travels. Keep them coming.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thank you. Really appreciate the support!😊

[@xGR1MREAPERx]

youre a legend, im considering this life and your videos help

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thank you. My advice.....just do it! 😁

[@mistymint7983]

Thanks for showing us around, bike ride lyre bird nice full day, the small blow hole was a nice find 🌿

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it! Another pretty full day 😁

[@letsgo2510]

Just love this style of van life, realistic..........looking forward to more Will you be heading north for the winter....Cheers

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thanks! Really happy you like them and plenty more to come 😁

[@fatmanoverlanding]

It's been over 5 years since I've been to that MTB park near the treetop adventure park. And the park where you had lunch - Woodbury Inn Park - I sometimes take my dogs there for a walk. Thanks for taking us along your trip. 👍 When you're back in the area, try camping the Pines Campground (not the picnic area) - weekdays is best. It's great site and a good base to do some MTB exploring rides.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Nice, thanks mate. I'll certainly have a look at that campsite.

[@raqszann]

i often car camp at Norah Head its a lovely spot

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Yeah, I really like it there. Love that little beach too.

[@MegaSusanc]

I enjoyed watching 👀 this video, it was great. You Sir are pretty awesome. Wow, the way you road that bike was astonishing. Just wow. Thank you for bringing us along with you on your adventures. Those views were gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. You're pretty Awesome. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU!

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thank you very much! 😊 Keep an eye out for the next few videos. I've been to some spectacular places over the last few days.😁

[@RVescapePod]

A minor point. Yes the NSW state law its legal to sleep in a vehicle if your legally parked. BUT you can be legally parked in NSW and it can still be illegal to sleep in your vehicle ! Unfortunately each local council can and do makeup local by laws that prohibit sleeping in a vehicle "anywhere" within the local council area, in addition to the normal sings you see at parking lots etc saying no camping / sleeping in vehicles. When we first started using the van we went great 👏 and then you slowly realise more and more councils have by laws, no sleeping in vehicles. It can be hard to find out if a council has "no vehicle" sleeping by laws. Luckily Central Coast I don't believe has any, and as you say, as long as you act respectfully and don't throw out all your chairs, tables and set up camp, generally its fine. Just got back from the Sunshine Coast where in QLD state wide, its illegal to sleep in a vehicle even if legally parked. Just chose sleeping areas away from the main beach front streets and was gone from sleeping areas early so your not annoying locals, and move to public beach parking, or public parking areas during the day.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Totally agree. In Victoria, I've had a ranger come and inform me I need to be gone by the end of the day as the City of Port Phillip doesn't allow sleeping in vehicles. Similar on the Surf Coast....sign says "Welcome to Torquay" followed by "no sleeping in vehicles"....though I haven't had any issues there, just quietly. Same practice as you mentioned for Qld.... stay away from the beaches and get up early. Good to hear your experience with Sunshine coast. Very keen to go there!

[@mikerobo2112]

Check that the by law has been paid for by the council,otherwise its invalid.

[@jcqrdw]

Love your shower! 👍. and the diesel heater in your earlier video, it does get a bit chilly sleeping in a vehicle, or hot 🤣. I set up my compact suv a few years back to take a bed and a 12v fridge and been going on a few road trips ever since. Some of your comments in your trip really resonates, like sleeping and motorbikes starts riding pass 🤣. I had a few times someone testing the door to see of its unlock, no longer scary but annoying. 😠

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thanks, yeah I get a bit sweaty while riding so a shower is essential for me. Works well too. Wouldn't be without the heater either and at $100 off eBay, money well spent! It's great that you also have a vehicle to get away in, it's the best way to spend your spare time 😊

[@nicolepalachicky8033]

Usually locked at night by security patrols. We have to attempt to find the owners of the car before we lock up. Due to alarm etc, we don't always get there on time. As long as you're hidden in your van for an hour or so after lock up time, You'll be good to stay. However, some require a patrol call during the night as well.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Good to know, but I don't think I would try it. I can imagine it will cause grief for the people locking up and don't want to do that. ☺️

[@night-heron954]

You are a good bike rider.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

😁 thanks. I'm not all that good, but trying to improve the best I can. The way some people ride is like they're from a different planet 😂

[@mrwolf9913]

You earned a new sub! I know you will be famous if you keep doing thoose videos :)

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thank you very much! It's great to know people like them 😊

[@mrwolf9913]

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces yeah😃

[@freyamccauley]

Are you Bateau Bay? I live on the central coast.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

That videos from a few months ago. I'm actually in Melbourne now 😊

[@unicorntravellers5103]

Would you mind tellling me what the toastie maker is that you have? Would love to know how much power it draws

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Nothing special...just a $20 unit from Target, had for 10 years 😂 It's 1000W.

[@alexandramary3118]

Hi Jason, the photography was good. That mountain bike trail was pretty exciting. I have a question: will you be lining the roof of the van to cover the insulation? I am asking because you have done such a lovely job of fitting out the rest of the van. Alexandra.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thanks Alexandra. Yes, the ceiling is awful! I'm gradually working through finishing off the van but that part will take a lot of time to get done and I prefer to be out exploring rather than doing work on the van 😁

[@Chris-be1fo]

I no longer park overnight within a half hour drive of a population centre. Even a small one like a township. Since I took this precaution, I’ve never had yahoo’s turn up in the middle of the night with their antics.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Yeah, I think that's a good strategy!

[@nataliebrookes]

Got to be made of Milo!🤪

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

One of my essentials 😂

[@scottmchale6200]

I think you can park at the lighthouse car park as I go fishing 🎣 at the next beach over and leave my 4x4 there I just put sign saying gone fishing back at 7:00am peace ☮️

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

It's often ok to park there overnight, but people get funny if they think your sleeping inside. There's a few other spots close to that area so it's not too bad there 😁

[@michaelmedicworldoftanks33fps]

300A of power better than Chernobil power station 😁

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

😂 and no radiation.....so far. Seems to be enough for my needs.

[@christopherrussell1677]

Bright blue van ! Not trying to be obvious ? 🤔

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

😂 but I just love the colour! You'd be surprised how it disappears in the dark.

[@christopherrussell1677]

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces ✅

[@unacceptablerobyngeorge2122]

So glad i found your video, so about the park you stayed at and about them men, we went for a drive one day and stop at a park , got out to take a look and there was a creek so we went to take a look, hub grabbed me and said we have to leave, then I heard a guy say yea leave , I thought what the hell is going on and hub said look on the ground, there was toilet paper everywhere and men everywhere, so men doing things to other men , I started to film, there was also another park with kids near by, we left and got followed, these parks are everywhere near the coast, it makes me sick, I have come across 4 so far, I do want to report it, it’s just not right, as soon as I seen the park you was in , I knew what type of park it was

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Yeah...bit of a worry. I've had a few occasions in different places on the central coast where someone pulls up near and stares at me. I'm sure there's more appropriate ways for them to meet like minded individuals 🙄

[@unacceptablerobyngeorge2122]

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces yes that’s what they do stare at till they make you feel really uncomfortable, i sub and liked, looking forward to more videos, thanks Mate

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

@unacceptablerobyngeorge2122 thanks for the support!☺️

[@ValueCarsAU]

Great video mate, but I have to say it's painful to watch with the fisheye effect on (try dewarp setting on your action cam) and sound during the kitchen talk was really horrible. Saying it as I want to watch more of your videos and follow your journey but even as a rather unrefined viewer, I've struggled.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. I've stopped putting my camera in that particular spot, so I think the sound will be better coming up. Agree with the wide camera angle. I try not to use it too much but sometimes need it to get the whole picture....then forget to switch it off 🙄

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Just watching this video on a big screen.....yeah....I was moving around too much with the camera set to wide angle. Nearly made me throw up too 😂

[@jimw7916]

Why do you have so much fear?

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

Just the way I'm programmed really. I find people unpredictable and don't want the inconvenience of having to resolve what problems they cause for me.

[@jimw7916]

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces we all need to find a way of "de-programming". Surely you realize that the powers that be have "programmed" us all with , lets say ....... bad software? The FIRST step towards happiness is to stop fearing. I promise you sir.

[@MakingStuffGoingPlaces]

@jimw7916 agree. I've recently conquered the fear of being alone and am a lot better off for it 😁

[@jimw7916]

@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces good on ya ...I hope you continue to improve and therefore become happier. SUBSCRIBED!

[@robertnelson2784]

I'm enjoying your content but may I ask if it's not to rude but are you retired .