Northern Territory Thermal Pool / Mataranka / Daly Waters / We say goodbyes - 048

[@stevenicsadventures]

Thanks a for the tips 👍🏻

[@jasonpace442]

Goose bumps, nah. Really Cool. Pretty cool is my call Chris.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yeah he says that a lot too hey lol

[@johngunning2123]

Love the footage at about 39:56 where your daughter is clearly immersed in whatever DVD she was watching with two soft toys on her lap. She is super cute and seems to be growing up so fast. I stayed at Daly Waters in 1982 and paid $5 to pitch a tent. The ground was so hard I couldn't knock in any of the tent pegs. $5 for a shower, the beer and petrol was expensive, never again.

[@BigOzExplorers]

She’s a cutie hey, but agree she’s growing up so fast and changing every day!! That’s a shame about Daly Waters back then, it was such a great spot we thought! 🙁

[@jojojac4563]

YEAAAH to Melbourne Bitter & Jack walkin Thank you for a great bloody video

[@BigOzExplorers]

Haha Jojo, yes and yes we agree... whooooo to both! 🤟🏻

[@mervo1477]

Those were some amazing pool shots. Amazing video as always Bet you that 130k sign made you think of the super charger

[@BigOzExplorers]

Imagine that fuel bill at 130 everywhere lol

[@lvldarwin]

Good decision to motor thru to Daly Waters. The place has it's own pulse.

[@BigOzExplorers]

The best stop over ever!!

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

That was interesting! Great work guys! I wouldn't want to be those guys manning the check point out there all day!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks guys and I agree, I couldn't imagine that as a job! The NT government gave the NT boys an air-conditioned office at least. QLD officers were given an quick shade 😲 I know who I'd want to work for lol

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

@@BigOzExplorers haha are they within eyesight of each other? Cause that would be a huge tease!

[@kylieewings7594]

Loved this video like all your others! Sad to see Paul and Annie go, almost like part of the family leaving!

[@BigOzExplorers]

I knowwwww we felt the same Kylie! We’ve agreed when we’re back in Brisbane were going to go for a weekend away vanning together for old times sake 🥰🥰

[@ashleyduvall1962]

How haven’t you had Melbourne bitter 😂 that’s crazy

[@BigOzExplorers]

First time for everything 🤪🤷🏼‍♀️

[@StepsofRL]

Nice video ♥️

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks guys!

[@wendyhicks3473]

This episode bought back many memories from our trip in 2013. We didn’t stay at Daly but had lunch there and it was the best and largest burger ever! Next time we will definitely stay there. We stayed at Bitter springs caravan park 4nights and each day we wandered to the springs for a swim. Couldn’t get a better place to chill out 😊😊

[@BigOzExplorers]

Sounds like an amazing getaway! Glad we could take you back ☺️🙌🏻

[@renshawadventures4393]

I get hat pins in each town we go to and my hat has a whole collection on it

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s a great idea. Someone bought Chris a hat pin the other day and he realised how many he could fit on instead of the cattle tags!! Might look for them too going forward

[@ericboyle7176]

Water at Daly waters pub comes from a bore but it is treated and safe to drink. I think there are some taps at the site that are only for irrigation, not good for drinking.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Good to know for next visit, I’ll ask more questions next time, I asked at the bar and she just said bore and not much else so I assumed like most spots not to hook up while we have tank water on board 💦

[@grjh58]

Have been away for a few weeks so now catching up on what you guys have been up to. This episode was "Literally" the most "Premo" and "Amazing" so far, your vids are just natural and you, please dont change Was great to see Jack taking his first steps, your life will change now as he will be off out and about .. LOL

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hahaha we really have to work on that Aussie lingo of ours and replace our describing words a bit more. 😂😂 Ive noticed a say literally a lot and have been working on changing it a bit 🙈🙈 Thanks for tuning in Mate 🤙🏼

[@cjpett1139]

Good stuff guys counting down the days till we hit the road👍your info is so valuable Safe travels😁

[@BigOzExplorers]

Eeep that’s exciting! How long until you leave? Glad we’ve been able to help with travel tips 🥰🤙🏻

[@cjpett1139]

@@BigOzExplorers we have our daughter finishing uni this year and our son in year 12 so it will free up our time to hit the road hopefully starting with cape York😁🤞

[@esterbudinski]

one of my favorite stays , Mataranka thermal pool

[@BigOzExplorers]

Such a good spot!! The water 😍

[@_mywayaround]

I can't wait to go back there

[@BigOzExplorers]

Such an amazing place the NT 🙌🏻

[@rorko72]

We were there a couple of years back and it was infested by bats, the smell due to all the bat shit was horrendous...glad you guys had a better experience.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Wow we've had a few say that but they weren't there at all when we visited, hopefully they've moved on now :)

[@PeterN911]

Really enjoyed the video guys! Mataranka looks like a great spot.

[@BigOzExplorers]

So good! I’d go back there again in a heartbeat, that water!!

[@bradnelson8958]

This was definitely one of the advantages of visiting Mataranka Springs during COVID. Normally those springs are jammed packed and it can really detract from the experience. We were lucky and lived in Katherine for a while in the late 80's, so were fortunate to experience the Mataranka Springs numerous times during both the wet and dry season. Flying Fox poo smell can be a bit overwhelming during the season as well. The fact you had the whole place to yourself is unbelievable! We took the kids to the NT a couple of years ago to visit all the stuff we did when we lived their early in our marriage, and Mataranka Springs was a must see. Great channel guys.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you Brad for the feedback! We were so lucky to have it to ourselves, I guess being wet season and Covid combined... there are some advantages to travelling off season 🤙🏻☺️ hopefully catch you on the road one day 😁

[@joking7081]

Another excellent video. Keep them coming.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Jo glad you’ve enjoyed it 🥰

[@bluecent]

Never seen Melbourne Bitter before? It’s only one of Australia’s legendary beers! It was very popular during the 60’s to 80’s, and more so in regional areas. Check out the Hawking Brothers Melbourne Bitter Commercial on KZbin.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Surprisingly it’s not readily available over Brisbane way or a popular choice, we honestly had never seen it until Mataranka! I’ll look the commercial up 🤙🏻🙏🏻

[@BigOzExplorers]

Wow that’s an old ad! It definitely has been around for a while, we’re very behind the times lol

[@raydav25]

if you go back down the Stuart highway fuel at Tennant creek much cheaper than 3 ways,

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes we heard that but it is also a back track and the area had some issues at the time we passed through. We will see Tennant next lap now I'd say!

[@robking4437]

Hi guys ...watching you from France ...love the trip so far ...now NT wow!!(our Daughter lives in Kallangur QL.)miss Oz so much....but hey !...are you planning to head for Buley Rock Holes at all? (Named after my wifes gt.grandfather's brother Norman Buley)...They are in the Litchfield National Park ....good swimming apparently ...cant wait for the next episode .

[@robking4437]

just read through your other comments ...and you are already in WA ah well look forward to seeing NT as well

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Rob, yes technically we’re in WA but we have NT episodes to share yet! 🥰 we went to the Buley rock holes in the right season a couple of years ago and swam them, didn’t swim this time but still have footage, wet season style. Will be cool for you to see it! That’s a very awesome fact about the gt gdad too and what an awesome way to keep the family name alive! 😍

[@thelazyoverlander]

Welcome to the Territory... THE most relaxed state I have ever lived in lol, The "She'll be right', 'No worries' and 'Whatever' state...

[@BigOzExplorers]

Best place! We enjoyed the Territory, even in the wet 🙌🏻😁

[@Nurburg911]

NT , not today and not tomorrow

[@thelazyoverlander]

@@Nurburg911 yep, not Tuesday, not Thursday lol. Mate I say the very same words.

[@coversadventurecapers2838]

Loved Daly Waters and Mataranka. When we were there Bitter Springs was the spot especially at 7:30 am in July. It was a lovely temp.

[@BigOzExplorers]

I can imagine that would have been lovely! Bitter springs concerns me as it’s all open and the river is only 100m away 😲🐊

[@grammybear6165]

No fruit or vege restrictions into NT but there is into WA.

[@BigOzExplorers]

I’m sure I read at the time that there were a couple relevant to fruit flies etc 🤔 either way the main loss was was the cotton plant 😭😭

[@briankent9696]

Three Ways is not very appealing truck noise all night but you missed the BEST Barramundy meal ever , stayed twice just for meal.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Well I’m not surprised with the abundance of Barra in the NT, I can imagine it would have been amazing 🤙🏻😍

[@seanchristie7150]

Awesome video as usual, I will be up that way in May in a hired campervan, so looking forward to the drive from Alice to Darwin n return

[@BigOzExplorers]

You’ll love it! It’s so vast, amazing just how big Australia actually is 😲✨

[@seanchristie7150]

@@BigOzExplorers I am originally from NW W.A so am looking forward to it, almost like home 🤣🤣

[@roypowell3450]

As you can see we are upto 48!! We bet you will miss your friends, nice people. Loving all the episodes. Sian you are about to start a fire, I think you could start a war :) Cheryl a retired nurse she is always hurting herself, most of which I get blamed for, so your injuries must be something to do with Chris!! Where is Jacks new shoes gone?? Up to Katherine with you now...take care. from the UK

[@BigOzExplorers]

Totally agree, they must all be Chris's fault!! We really miss Paul & Annie, we spend nearly 4 months with them all up... They're back in Queensland now in a house actually. Jack’s shoes were on and off for a good period of time and he loved them and then hated them! I can't remember if he loved them or not at this point lol... See you at Katherine!

[@DanCabban]

Absolutely awesome episode guys, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Daniel ✨ ☺️

[@janethogg4098]

We always divert to Tennant Creek for cheaper fuel. Mataranka Thermal Pools is a natural stream, over the years they’ve built all the steps/railing etc to make it all look man made which makes it more crowded than Bitter Springs.

[@BigOzExplorers]

We were going to stay at Tennant Creek with Paul and Annie one more night but there were some indigenous issues down there at the time we passed through so it was three ways or keep driving! We preferred the Mataranka ones because of Jack, it was much easier for him to hang out there. Nice to have the two very different types.

[@janethogg4098]

@@BigOzExplorers we don’t stay at Tennant Creek, we just get fuel there, turn around and keep driving too!

[@jaygus7297]

Can’t wait to see your impressions of Adelaide River 👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

We loved that pub 😍

[@jaygus7297]

There’s just something about Adelaide River could sit there on the lawn for days 👍 Think I have in the past

[@matthoward5420]

Great episode guys 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻sad to see Paul and Annie go 😪

[@BigOzExplorers]

I know right 😭 we’ve spent 4 months with them! Crazy to think we didn’t know each other before the Cape!

[@mitchellrobert8350]

20:00 I get u Chris I run cattle tag across the back of my akubra to keep tha sun of me neck

[@BigOzExplorers]

Well there you go, he’s not the only one! Apparently it’s a thing and that was a real learning curve for me. Cheers for commenting ☺️

[@mitchellrobert8350]

@@BigOzExplorers legends keep up the great work 🤙🇦🇺🤙🇦🇺

[@colinross6259]

More drone. Getting slack. Fuel price is horrendous at Threeways and food is not much better. If you can, turn left at Threeways and go into Tennant Creek. First BP has much cheaper fuel, better food and a Red Rooster. Just a heads up with the hot springs/thermal pools. I had a minor spill of my motorbike and took some bark off when I first did my first trip years ago. When I got to Darwin I got a tropical ulcer. Nurse asked did I stop at any thermal springs. Yes I said, she then told me normal for open cuts/wounds to have problems in wet season as thermal springs are the ideal temp for bacteria. No open breaks in skin, no probs. Or wash down in antiseptic. Katherine has better priced fuel at unmanned sites at Zimm Dr.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Ahh interesting! Well it makes sense, most health issues are more prevalent up here as bacteria grows quickly as you say. Touch wood we’ve been ok so far but I’m very wary of wounds in this weather and climate 🧐🧐

[@RicMyfraps]

Congratulations on #3 kid on the way. I love ranggers, hope it’s another one.

[@BigOzExplorers]

What? I didn’t know I was pregnant! 😂😂😱

[@Foolish_Paul_Australia]

Another great video showing some awesome locations. 🙂 The colour of the water at the springs is so beautiful. 🤩 Really enjoying following your adventures. 😎

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Paul! 🥰🤙🏻

[@suecarey9127]

Wow when we were at Daly Waters you couldn't move, even had to get 2 drinks at a time at the bar it was knee deep with people

[@BigOzExplorers]

Oh wow! I must admit there are a lot of pros about going out of season🥰🤙🏻

[@jasonhepburn2706]

Loved watching this episode. Brought back some great memories from when we did it. Just made us want to be back there even more. Loved Daley waters too

[@BigOzExplorers]

Maybe this will the year to visit NT then? 🤔😉👏🏻

[@stuartbeaumont1]

Melbourne Bitter is a very under estimated beer. Very astute observation!

[@BigOzExplorers]

I agree!! Was a great beer that we had never heard of in Brissy 😲

[@selasara7202]

Hi guys, love your videos! We have a Y62 S5 we are decking out now for a little holiday up north! Love all the info!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Sel, that’s awesome glad we can help on the car front! Hopefully we add some places to the list too. Cheers for watching ☺️🤙🏻

[@selasara7202]

Hey guys random question but what pram do you guys have for Jack? We have 3 kids and our newest addition is only 9 weeks old and we need a pram that lays down flat but packs up nice! Any suggestions would be awesome! 👍🏽

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@selasara7202 we have a baby jogger city mini, folds down very flat and only weights 9kg. We had it for Jack from newborn (even though they look way too tiny in it to begin with! Lol) goes everywhere with us 🙌🏻

[@selasara7202]

@@BigOzExplorers thanks so much Sian! I’ll definitely look into that one! 👍🏽

[@fattylittlesgaming5433]

Luvin the places you visit. Will miss Paul & Annie. You should do more trips with them! You should come and visit Victoria. We are in lockdown 🤣🤣

[@BigOzExplorers]

We miss Paul and Annie too 😢 we’ll catch up again soon enough though ☺️ we’ll be round to Victoria eventually, fair way to go through WA/SA first! Hope your going ok in lockdown ✨

[@glenryan6926]

Melbourne bitter is mother's milk, so so easy to drink. Love watching your trip I have finally convinced my wife to buy a van and do the big lap, hopefully we get the van in March and we plan to leave in Jan 22.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s great news your going to love being on the road! 😍🙌🏻

[@simonbarnes4308]

“Big Nuts” 😂🤣😂

[@BigOzExplorers]

🙈🙈😂

[@wheretheroadtakesus523]

Fantastic guys loved you taking me back to NT. 88 days until we hit the road and Mataranka we are coming your way again. Woohoo can't wait

[@BigOzExplorers]

Getting you worked up and excited for the trip! 😍😍

[@ricky2823]

Please come to Darwin. I have been really enjoyed your videos and would really love to meet you in person👍🏽😊

[@BigOzExplorers]

Ricky, we did go to Darwin! We’ve been and gone and are over in WA just recently now, next lap! ☺️

[@km4fsi827]

NT looks really beautiful! i have not seen a lot of videos on it. most of the folks i subscribe too is WA or QLD. I got a good laugh when fuel got spilled on the car, then you used the window cleaner thing from the service station to wipe it off.. the next person that used it to clean the windscreen is probably wondering what is this mess on my glass!😎 "LOL" Ohh and the bikini is lookin good mate!🤩 Beautiful places! yall be safe !👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

I didn’t even think about the brush until it was mentioned on here 🤦🏼‍♀️ hopeless hey!! It was a big day though, what brains 😂 thanks for watching, more on NT to come :)

[@Strolchie49]

That border paperwork is that only because of Covid? I never had to show papers or passport when I came through some 30 years ago

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes just covid related! Normally you could drive straight though no issues ☺️

[@franadrian]

Amazing videos under water, what camera did you used? Looks magic!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Just a GoPro with a dome, comes out great!!

[@105adventuresaus5]

Another great episode, cant wait to get to this part of Australia one day! Be great if you guys showed a map at the start of the episode - where you're starting from and then finishing :)

[@BigOzExplorers]

I’ve got a digital map of our whole route I’m working on, I’ll get it up in an episode soon 🥰🥰

[@stevemackenzie5271]

I'm sure the next person to clean his windscreen will be pleased to know you washed petrol of your car with it.

[@adrianburke1698]

Was going to comment on that exact same thing. But you beat me to it Steve. Otherwise another great video.

[@stevemackenzie5271]

@@adrianburke1698 yes agree great vid. Going places I can only dream off.

[@roasty8772]

Hey guys, what a dumb thing to do, washing the fuel off your car with the windows washer. Do you know how dangerous that is for the next person who who washes their windows. Nothing more scary than looking through a rainbow in the rain

[@myaussiebabe1]

Steve, I was coming on to comment about exactly the same thing. Sometimes the flying ants are as thick as mud in that area and you definitely need to use the washer.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Righto guys, I hear you! These things happen and it's up there for the world to see now which I won't change because we like to share the good and the bad. Personally, I wouldn't trust a servo brush on any car for the same reasons you say and we usually do use paper towel however, on this occasion Chris didn't... I'd love to say we are perfect and poop rainbows but we all know that'd be a lie, are you perfect? 🌈 We are always up for a constructive discussion with you when things go wrong. Cheers for watching and catch you on the next episode! 😁🤙🏼

[@Patrolling_Oz]

Great episode loved these green little oasis in the middle of nowhere. Curious how the patrol goes on 91?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Crazy how there is nothing around and yet it’s so stunning!! The car runs great, there is no noticeable difference with how the car runs 😁

[@livingtotravel4290]

Another great video. Can’t wait to visit up that way. We have our van ETA finally so we have started planning. By the way - how do you attach your GoPro to the dash??

[@BigOzExplorers]

Exciting times for you, yay! We have attached a 3M sticky mount to the dash 😱🙈

[@markcarlile5209]

In the season there are 100-200 vans per night at Daly Waters.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Crazy hey! I’m actually so grateful for travelling out of season if I’m honest it’s been awesome 🥰

[@jadewhetstone494]

How lucky were you to get the mataranka Springs to yourselves!? Great footage 😍👌. What month did you go there?

[@BigOzExplorers]

I know right!! This was in early December ☺️

[@darrenc4096]

Premo and Amazing at the same time. 😁🍺

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Darren, so many regular words lol 😂

[@cathbp4089]

guys your editing is amazing, gets better and better.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Cath 🥰

[@carlnoyes2254]

Fantastic guys, really enjoyed the info, footage and narrative. Please keep doing what your doing, you are making my next trip so much easier. Well done!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Carl, I can imagine your trip will look a bit like ours but that’s awesome. We’re saving you the planning time 😉 Hope your keeping well and that house of yours sells if it hasn’t already! 🏡

[@jareddonovan9319]

Thanks for taking me to places I will most likely never get to see in person.

[@BigOzExplorers]

No problem Jared, thanks for getting in touch 😁🤙🏻

[@petertaylor6689]

Why use the windscreen cleaner to clean up your spilt fuel. It's meant for the windscreen not cleaning up your fuel spill. So inconsiderate of you.

[@holidaymail]

Damn missed the premiere- episode was great!

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s ok, hope you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@lostintheright_direction]

Niiiice. Melbourne bitter, have it quite often lol.....

[@BigOzExplorers]

We haven’t seen it much since though, we’ll get it again one day soon ☺️

[@stevehughes3771]

We have a new drinking game, every time Chris says “literally” we drink and I can tell you after this episode we were “literally” drunk

[@robking4437]

brilliant no lierally !

[@robking4437]

Literally doh!

[@BigOzExplorers]

😂😂😂 we’re not trying to get you drunk i swear! Sounds like a bloody good game though 😆🤙🏻

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

HAHAHAHA Gold

[@mitchellharrison5492]

Literally Cool wot not !!

[@Zach-tq9dr]

I’ll be sure to keep an eye out while in Darwin

[@BigOzExplorers]

We have already passed through town, we work a few weeks behind our series 😓 maybe next time 😁😁

[@ianbray8687]

Hi Guys,yet another awesome video! Very curious as to your average fuel consumption with the V8 petrol compared to diesel, particularly with towing. I've driven both for many years & am of the opinion that HP = fuel consumption, regardless of fuel type. Best economical vehicle to date was a 3.5ltr, 200kw V6 Toyota Aurion, current vehicle has a 2.5ltr Turbo Diesel using 2ltr per 100km more NOT TOWING! There a number of videos on KZbin where the Patrol V8 Petrol is more economical than the similar 'Cruiser V8 Diesel.... your thoughts?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Ian, we covered fuel consumption/costs and lots more in this final build episode :) would agree they are very competitive with the cruisers though! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppSzh3RseZmlq8U

[@trekcampfish]

Please buddy never heard of Melbourne Bitter ... now you need a VB

[@BigOzExplorers]

We know what VB is and not keen lol... but honestly, Melbourne bitter isn’t in Brisbane and we hadn’t seen it prior to hitting the NT!

[@trekcampfish]

@@BigOzExplorers my father ( rip) would have been excited to hear another fan of the big M loving your work - all of you including big Jack

[@MarkSmith-se6uf]

Wooohooo🥳

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hope you loved it! ☺️

[@darrenbrisbin6044]

do you use a octane additive with your fuel or is the patrol tuned to run on unleaded 91

[@whitey62]

Y62 will run on 91 no issues just slightly reduced performance.

[@BigOzExplorers]

It’s totally ok on 91 and you don’t feel any noticeable difference in performance 🤙🏻☺️

[@franadrian]

great episode guys! good to know there about those places you stayed along the way. Quick question, do you feel a huge difference in the Patrol when using 91 vs 98 Petrol? CHeers. Also I guess you guys did this before getting the bar?

[@BigOzExplorers]

Honestly no difference at all, we always opt 91 and it drives awesome. And yes this was before the bar, the bar is fitted in Darwin 🤙🏻😍

[@Denis-zb5pf]

You're in God's land... The Territory The body feels amazing after a swim in Mataranka pool, Low Level pool is warm at times. Across the Barkly are some great waterholes.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Such a great place, we are very lucky to see it all 🥰🥰

[@juzz27]

Just ordered a set of two all smalls hanger for $35 free shipping.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s awesome!! You’ll love them! 🥰🥰

[@eehan87]

#first not that I've ever been about that first life.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Its still an achievement, although you did have a head start over the rest 😜 haha

[@whitey62]

Great video as always guys, re the y62 fuel capacity watch this dash video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5OnoZqwoNGUaK8 you can drive for heaps after so called empty.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks, that’s interesting!!!

[@Daniel-qt1br]

God you can go so far on zero fuel. TAke a Jerry and run it to zero so you know. See Seinfeld epp also “the dealership” The best

[@BigOzExplorers]

We should do that one day.... still makes me nervous having no fuel though lol 😆 will have to look up that episode ☺️🤙🏻

[@phungtienvo7819]

The sudden lightning technologically slip because vietnam gergely land by a scarce brother-in-law. pleasant, bad owner

[@raydav25]

what the

[@BigOzExplorers]

Raza this guy comments on every video with random words, I don’t think his translator app is very good 😂