The Australia we've been waiting for | Noosa Queensland

After two more long haul days in our van, we finally reach a point in our trip where we can say "This is the Australia we've been dreaming of.” Our first sunny day, a place to call home for a little bit, and Noosa was all it took. We have to say, it's truly beautiful and wonderful here :)
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[@juliefifi82]

The processionary caterpillars, what is it? The processionary caterpillar is the larval stage of a type of moth. In order to metamorphose into a chrysalis, it first spends a certain time nourishing itself, mostly by feeding on conifer needles (i.e. pine, cedar, etc.), around which it also weaves its silk cocoon. Dangerous for cats and dogs we have them here in Portugal.

[@LisaAndJosh]

wow, this is so fascinating! we had no idea--we wondered if they were moving homes due to the rain/floods. thanks for the info!!

[@lenalindley8643]

Tip.. when ever you seen a pie van on the side of the road, stop and get a pie. For some reason pie vans always have the best pies in QLD.. also fruit on the side of the road is always heaps cheaper than in the stores. Wood bags as well on the side of the road are heaps cheaper than at the servos and when you are at a wild camping space you can usually have a fire.

[@LisaAndJosh]

these are super helpful tips! thank you :)

[@vanessaarquero2466]

Awhh Yayy glad you made it to Noosa safely 🙏🏻 i lived in Peregian Beach for a year. The small coastal towns are the best.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Oh wow, we were just there--it's so beautiful and expansive!

[@alfredpek2812]

The only way is up now! You're about to visit through some of the most beautiful parts of Australia! We are approaching the end of monsoon season so your trip up north should get less intense with the flood risks! Make sure to explore Fraiser Island and the great barrier reef

[@LisaAndJosh]

Can't wait!! Fraser Island looks awesome--not sure we'll be able to w/out 4WD? enjoying the beauty of Australia in the sunshine :)

[@Mod-man]

Glad the weather has improved a bit. Noosa is a very popular holiday town and you have discovered why it's so popular. Really hope the weather holds out and you manage to see Fraser Island. You'll need to leave the camper on the mainland as all the roads on Fraser island are sand. If you can afford it, try a guided tour. Swim at the amazing Lake McKenzie, see the rainforests and learn about Fraser Islands tragic and sad history. It's so good when you have a local to show you around. Stay safe.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for all the awesome suggestions. and thank you also for pointing out the importance of learning about the history of K’gari and the Butchulla people, really appreciate it

[@Mod-man]

@@LisaAndJosh So glad you made it to Fraser Island. Learning about the Butchulla people and their beautiful island K’gari left a huge impression on me. I hope one day to show my children how special this island is. Travelling is not just seeing wonderful places, it's also about learning about it's history - good and bad. Keep Safe! Cheers, Stef

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I am so sorry it rained but you made the best of what you had . Noosa is lovely and thank you for your lovely video

[@LisaAndJosh]

we had a wonderful time in Noosa

[@dismaldog]

So glad things are looking up for you both,nice to have a friend to visit for sure!-you lucky man,Lisa is Adorable.Enjoy your time here!!!!

[@LisaAndJosh]

☺️☺️☺️ thank you, we are enjoying it here!

[@darrylellis9578]

So happy to see you guys are enjoying yourself. Looking forward to your trip through our wonderful country.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for following along--australia is indeed wonderful :)

[@processserver8470]

Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️ ⛵️ Cheers ☕️ 👍 🌹 ✅

[@LisaAndJosh]

Hello 👋 cheers!!

[@PhxRiles]

"The sun will come out tomorrow..." 🙂Always good when you know someone local.

[@LisaAndJosh]

:) :) will be singing that all day!

[@Rottnwoman]

Great vids! I don't normally subscribe to anything but you won me when you were in Melbourne and wanted coffee, and didn't head straight to a (UGH) Starbucks 😂 SUBSCRIBED!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Haha love this and thank you for subscribing!

[@stevens8785]

Well done you two - enjoy :)

[@LisaAndJosh]

hey, thank you!! :)

[@monogramadikt5971]

fun fact, noosa was once known as the most northern suburb of melbourne as most of the early inhabitants who created noosa were immigrants from melbourne originally ;)

[@theflyingfinneys]

So glad the weather has improved for you. Enjoy your trip North

[@LisaAndJosh]

us too! :) thank you!!! hope all is well down south!

[@LarsWagner]

wanted to rent a camper in melbourne as well, but due to the holidays everything was booked out. enjoying now the NON Camper time 😅 hope all the ppl affected by the flooding will get things sorted soon and get help as they need it !

[@LisaAndJosh]

oh man, you may have dodged one there, honestly! :) hope you're enjoying your travels here and staying safe

[@SandraTuscany]

Beautiful places! I’m so happy you guys are safe! Take care & can’t wait on your next adventure 😁

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you for following along!

[@mariacreager7117]

Ah, it's a pity I haven't met you in Noosa..... but glad you've visited all my favourite spots. :)

[@LisaAndJosh]

ah, that would've been wonderful! we loved Noosa, it's so beautiful :)

[@jomontanee]

Jen’s house is EPIC!! 🏡 9:57 OMG! Magical!

[@LisaAndJosh]

right?!🤩 we're so lucky to have been able to stay there! the roos are so plentiful and magical here :)

[@bianca.c8380]

I live there at noosa :) isn’t it so Beauitful But you should come again when it’s sunny because it’s so pretty and the water is like clear

[@LisaAndJosh]

Noosa is so, so beautiful and special! :) we definitely want to return!

[@CheekyKoala]

I hope you guys told Tia that you saw the big banana 3 times - possibly the most iconic “big thing” in Australia & she missed it!!!

[@Walts-Travel]

I'm so glad to see you guys smiling again. Thank God for friends. Josh, how was that cheese? 🧀 😳 🤔

[@LisaAndJosh]

😀 you know we always have to represent the dairy state!!

[@Walts-Travel]

@@LisaAndJosh lol 🧀. But what about the chips there???

[@petewargent2531]

Welcome...try the sugar cane juice!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks for the tip!! that sounds so refreshing!

[@matthewleys6504]

Hello You Two, Well, at least your holiday offers something different from everywhere else. Toyota is Australia's most trusted brand. It won't stop running. Only the non Toyota parts are unreliable. Imagine driving one of those semi trailers over the range. Manual transmission 24 forward gears , 2 trailers attached! So nice to see you in the homelands of my parents. A surprise as welcome as unexpected. Did you buy a plastic ruler at the big banana? Please travel safely! Thankyou so much for this video

[@LisaAndJosh]

We believe it! Toyotas are awesome--the built in parts are probably the things that are harder to upkeep. and wow--can't even imagine--24 forward gears?! Noosa is beautiful :) thanks for watching!!

[@Rottnwoman]

TOYOTA??? Really? We have had seven between us, didn't realise what junk they are until we got our big Fords!

[@Neednoy2]

Love the Thai cat ending. 🇹🇭💖

[@LisaAndJosh]

:)

[@lenalindley8643]

Put “big attractions” into Google maps and all the big attractions in Australia come up. We love a big thing!

[@LisaAndJosh]

YES!! they're so many--love it! hoping to see the big pineapple some day :)

[@RobB-vz2vo]

From what I've read about those caterpillars, they are pretending to be a snake to scare off predators. "Look out, angry snake coming through, we are fierce and deadly so don't attack us".

[@LisaAndJosh]

oooh, this makes a lot of sense!

[@valiaudet3415]

Beautiful one year, flooded the next

[@LisaAndJosh]

that's what we've been hearing - that means 2023 should be amazing!

[@WushuTaz]

Thumbs up for the bottle of Frank's Red Hot sauce on the table. And...that is a BIG banana!

[@LisaAndJosh]

huge!!!! 😹

[@mauriliozamora6627]

I'm from the Badger state,

[@TheManuel012009]

Have you seen the elusive cassowary bird? Like an emu but territorial and a tad dangerous 🤣

[@LisaAndJosh]

we saw one at the Australia Zoo--wow, those are big and beautiful birds!

[@isamaaltaein8672]

Thank you for shearing .chaos

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks for watching!

[@alphadog3384]

Found you both yesterday ❤️. Where are you both from? State or Country?

[@waza987]

To truely see Australia you need to see both the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple.

[@Walts-Travel]

Travel Thursday, Travel Thursday not in the van! I'm #1

[@LisaAndJosh]

🚐!!!!

[@henrylawson430]

Better Call Saul goes camping.... :-)

[@wolfriderpack]

😻

[@LisaAndJosh]

😻

[@juliequiney4078]

Shame the water isn’t as clear as usual. It’s all murky from the rain 😥

[@LisaAndJosh]

at least the rain finally stopped!

[@winkyla]

josh you look like patrick wilson from insidious.. you sure you're not the same person ;) hahah

[@LisaAndJosh]

you aren't the first person to mention this! :) haha

[@WIgirl26]

Access to fresh cheese curds. So fresh that they squeak on your teeth as you chew them! Yummy!!!!

[@LisaAndJosh]

that is correct :) gotta have the squeaky ones

[@TheKinky4ever]

u guys need an only fans !!!

[@australianpatriot]

queensland is humid an yuck

[@genuinethaimassage3892]

G'day! Welcome to Noosa. Try a Tok Sen massage while you're here, something different.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you for the recommendation!!