THIS is Australia mines and canyon country - EP 113

Red dust off-road, driving in the middle of nowhere, hidden gorges, night hikes, superb sunrises welcome to ... Karijini.
After almost two months and a half on the coastline of Western Australia, it is time for us to take the road inland. Endless roads so empty it is to wonder why they are there in the first place. We are heading to the Karijini National Park.
Oasis of fresh waters in the middle of the desert, there is a world to discover when diving down the rocky edges of the canyons. There is also a world to discover climbing Western Australia second highest peak, Mount Bruce. From where we can spot the glowing mining sites of the area.
Tom Price, the desert town split in between its touristic hotspot and mining hub identity. We travel there with our Belgian friends Melvine and Fauve! Game on!
By the end of the video we announce to you a big big expedition project we have been working on for a long time!
Until next week, take care!
Nick & Mathilde
Music from: Epidemic Sound (share.epidemicsound.com/kd3tcj)
00:00 Intro
01:20 Time to leave
03:28 The Australian outback
07:32 Where are we?
08:33 The gorges
12:47 Sunrise hike
17:08 The last gorge
19:29 Special guests
21:13 Mining road
24:46 Millstream National Park
28:26 Karratha
29:07 Big news!
31:15 Bloops
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[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Mathilde. Y’all always find the most unique and beautiful places and always have the most unique experiences. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Our pleasure! thank you for being here with us along the way :)

[@ursinidaho]

Fun fun fun!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

:)

[@sharonmoore9941]

Australia you are amazing 🦘🤠❤️

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

pretty cool indeed !!!

[@jackierichards33]

The canyon with the river in was my personal favourite spot this week. I could spend days there, or would have in the past when my health allowed. My son and his (French) fiancée love rock climbing and have been staying with us in Spain. They tell me it’s so different climbing the limestone in France and Spain compared with the sandstone where they live in Australia, so now I’m finding myself scanning your videos to notice the rock formations too 😅

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahahaha awesome that makes for good geology knowledge

[@deanmackean2012]

Hey guys the red dirt is called pindan and it's actually oxide or rust from the iron ore

[@MrDonJBerg]

You two crack me up...Mathilde counting in French and giving me a massive pucker climbing down the side of that cliff...But it's the Best 30 minutes on a Saturday..

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hello Don!!!! thank you for counting wagons with us on a saturday morning !!

[@ShamimJahuri]

Pure kindness,real princess. Shamim 🕊🎎🦋👫🫂🏡💑🆗️💗👄🧚‍♀️

[@RichardVac]

❤❤That water looked so refreshing in that heat

[@anamsohail8904]

Western Australia has landscapes that are completely different from the rest of the world. You beautifully captured them. Here's to your next adventure in Mongolia.

[@carlalo9861]

👍Nice thumbnail picture. Finding pools in canyons to take a dip in, so cool. Nick to motor biking and Mathilde horse back riding, how fun. Take care. n ca🇺🇸

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you !!! Working on the videos now!

[@johnalden5821]

It has gotten to the point where the chills start during the intro segment, like a Pavlovian response! Another great set of adventures in a place that really justifies the nickname of "Oz." Can't wait to see what Mongolia looks like.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

oooh happy you enjoy John! working on the mongolia one

[@russmartin4189]

I missed you guys. Great return episode. I'm learning a lot about Australia. I never dreamed there is as much water as there is or canyons and mountains. Pretty interesting. If I could only travel to 10 places in the world would I go there? Probably not. Good to see though. That is why there are people like you!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Missed you too! hahahaha I agree, there are so many places to explore and each have something unique. For now australia treats us well!!

[@steveblount4552]

Got beer.....life is good

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahahaha

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Albies! Wow there is no moss growing under your feet! Catching up as I am with family in the New Mexico mountains at 9500 ft! Looking forward to the motorcycle trip and 🐎 trails! Be safe and saddle up! 🤠🇨🇱🙏

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

oooh enjoy New Mexico !

[@andreloshon3344]

beauty.....minute by minute by minute.

[@channelevergreenhd5856]

Pretty nice….

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@junefirst500]

Nick & Meth, you guys lost some pounds & so beautiful! Thanks sharing Australia Desert for us!!!

[@ervinslens]

This looks simply stunning guys, absolutely flawless storytelling in this episode! 🔥🔥

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you so so so much ! we re trying to change a bit how we do things and it makes us super happy to read your feedback !

[@danmoore1811]

Honestly and truly great footage even in hand GREAT FOOTAGE this is what exploring is all about❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you Dan

[@lauvenite]

What a beautiful episode! Stunning scenery that you've managed to capture and show us! Looking forward to the next episodes from your motorbike and horse riding adventures - would be very interested to know how do you film it, where do you attach the cameras to see the horse riding and motorbiking in action. Thanks for sharing you experiences, they are stunning!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

haaaa it s usually hand held for the horse and nick has the camera on the helmet

[@jamiesaunders188]

What a beautiful video, thank you ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you !!! thank you for watching

[@monicahardwick1394]

Awesome!

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

The oldest regoin in the world, The Pilbara is magical.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

really is

[@harlongway1657]

Must be Belgians bringing in the relax and have a drink vibe… I love your adventures, makes me wish I was there. ❤❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Belgium is

[@antoniollorente65]

Love your adventures.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you Antonio!

[@yunjana]

So much fun! Can't wait to see some of your Mongolian adventure. Merci

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci to you!!!

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Great watch 🫡👊🏿

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you !!!!

[@slkv5972]

Hey guys, are you going to see Eva? I've just watched her. She said she was going to run ultramarathon. She is already there somewhere in Mongolia, may be waiting for you. It would be nice to see you together again!

[@4witekm]

Good to see you back. Great stuff.🤩

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you! welcome back too!!!

[@g0ora]

Great Video, you certainly reaching next level with videography and commentary. Bravo.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow, thank you! Interesting to read you, we try to improve the quality of the video but it s hard to strike a balance between spontaneity and quality/ professional. we re happy you noticed !

[@aliciathom9633]

Can’t wait for hose riding in Mongolia!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

we hope you will enjoy !

[@grahames9228]

Living the life.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We have to admit it is a beautiful section of road!

[@dancarl7126]

Picking up sticks for the campfire, they told me in Queensland....If the stick moves, don't pick it up!!! 🤠

[@antoniollorente65]

Jejejeje

[@IAmAlive101]

Oh yep. Happened to me in Lichfield NP walking along a paved track to Florence Falls. “Ohhh, this twig on the ground is so smooth…….. this twig has a dark round head”. Unfortunately, I was only two feet away when I realised. It happens so quickly. Lol

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahhaha thanks !!! we will remember that... if it moves... it s no good! See our first snake in the wild in australia today! at last!!!

[@stevestott1514]

Mongolia what a spectacular country to travel in .awesome people and places . It’s defiantly a must go to country to over land in , from the reindeer people , to the eagle hunters the very beautiful scenery, just totally one of my favorite places to travel . Love that MATILDA IS GOING HORSEBACK RIDING THERE & nick motor biking , Mongolia is great for both . Looking forward to seeing your Videos from there . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :):) 🌏🍻👍🏼😁 P.S love horse camping a lot . Never did much motor biking , only mt bike touring . Have fun you two 😁👍🏼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It really is!

[@stevestott1514]

@@NextMeridianExpedition 👍🏼😁

[@brucelumsden94]

Thankyou for showing me parts of my country that so far I have never visited. Did not realise there is a hill that shares its name with me but I do know there is a highway in Queensland that has the same identity. Looking forward to more of your adventures.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

ahahhaha and not any hill! in the area they call it a mountain and it is the second highest peak of Western Australia !!! Bruce to the top!

[@VIAJANTEDATERRA]

ola meus amigos uau que lugares lindo ficaria varios dis em um lugar como este, viva a vida abraço

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

abracos !!!

[@WannabeOverlander]

👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

[@frankstamm3734]

Winter time in Australia is beautiful

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes and perfect to visit a region like this one

[@CreatorInTrng]

We've done a couple of gorges in our time, but this looks spectacular (you won't remember how cold it was - It's all relative.) BTW, you all are just having too much FUN. (That's objective and not my envy speaking.....) Chocolate - give me chocolate (Mathilde.)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

chocolate is life!!!! you are right on the temperature, also the heat of the place makes fresh water feel even colder.

[@suesbent]

Welcome back to Australia. Add some bats, freshies 🐊 and pitch black caverns over a creek = Tunnel Creek WA.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

ooooh amazing! will add it on a map for one day!

[@pennygrubbauthor]

Feels like you're really out in the wilderness now. Australia is HUGE. I always think that humanity just clings to the edges of Oz and that nature could very easily shrug everyone off. I wondered if you would decide to dive back into Python Pool from the cliffs, but probably a good decision not to. Looking forward to Mongolia though I would never have guessed it would be your next destination.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hey Penny! yes Mongolia is a bit off our way for now. But just like last year when nick went to Morocco it is his job for now! You are soooo right. when you look at the map, we are not even really anywhere close to the center of the country. we are very much on the edges of it. and yet... nothing... just nothing. sometimes I look through the window and see this red dirt and dry bush, and I try to imagine that going in the straight line from there there are hundreds or thousands of kilometres to the next road... insane

[@davemangle6448]

Can you do a segment on what apps you use while travelling (wikicamps, iOverland, google maps, Newtracs) what works, what doesn’t work. Pros/Cons, and what you’d do differently

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

oh good point we might try to fit it in somewhere one day.

[@markfarr2514]

Looking forward to seeing Mongolia 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Very soon! it was soooo good

[@Kevin72836]

yeah, cool, Mongolia is just around the corner to explore... Wait, WHAT?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I know.... hahahaha it. s only because nick was picked up for that job! but we are thrilled

[@grahameroberts8109]

I commented and added a link to gorges but it was removed!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

oh no... I looked in the section of comments "held for review" but cannot see anything for now...

[@IAmAlive101]

I loved Karijini!! Nice to visit those sights again through you guys. 😍 Mongolia has always been a place I’ve been curious about since I was little. In the last couple of weeks, this has been the second time that one of the vloggers I follow has/is travelling to Mongolia. I think the universe is sending me signs. 😏 I love, like you, travelling off the beaten track and immersing myself in the local culture. Which travel company did you use and would you recommend them?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hello !!! ooooh mongolia was also a dream of our's. We did not really go through a travel company, we organised our itineraries independently and then rented horses and moto... but we definitely recommend mongolia x10000

[@IAmAlive101]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Awesome!!! Would you mind giving me the details of the company you used? I don’t know yet when exactly I’ll head to Mongolia, but hopefully in 2025 or 2026. 2 weeks driving by myself. I believe it can be done as a solo travelling woman. But of course, research comes first. 😉

[@BoCoOverland]

Was that Cañon de Somoto in Nicaragua where you went canyoneering?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

yes!!!! thank you !

[@sagarschavan]

🙏👍👌❤️

[@tm8747]

after you conquer the world on your travels are the 2 of you going to have kids in the end? then that starts a different travel.?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahahah so yes we want kids, and we want them to travel... we still need to work out the concrete modalities of that...

[@norbertosabido7274]

Welcome back how was the project

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was amazing !!!! we show you that next week.

[@norbertosabido7274]

@NextMeridianExpedition OK looking forward to seeing you what you were up too

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

Just one question before I watch your vids, and subscribe: what exactly have you left behind?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

jobs, family, friends, all of our belongings ... our previous lives really

[@jhgillette]

I can’t get past the flies…. Better places in the world. I’m thinking Australia is overrated, opinion and you can’t be a politician

[@stephenpagett2848]

No way is Australia overrated - it truly is the best country on the planet!!!

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

Overatted, yiu can't be serious. You obviously haven't been.

[@bumonthemove]

re water fun ask "Pat and Jele" (youtube) as they `love this too and have explored at loot of these sites