AUSTRALIA'S WORST "THING"

Tia & Cheveyo
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[@travelwithchristina3960]

The contrast between Tia’s excitement and Cheveyo’s….uh….disbelief? Disappointment? Is seriously the best 😂😂

[@anitaangel3755]

Cheveyo is really laughing loud inside!! Go Tia go!! I know he just thinks you are so adorable, sure it is one of the things he loves about you!! 😂 random humor and the excitement of it. Love it!!!! Love ya much and miss you

[@markiobook8639]

maybe Cheveyo is nursing a big potato :(

[@davidlang1125]

I’m with Cheveyo.

[@belindahutchinson5333]

It's cute and funny. Awesome couple ❤

[@warniecbr600]

I'm a Canberra local, and have to say that Tia's excitement to the 'big' things in this video was totally infectious - made me laugh. She's awesome!! 😀

[@wolfpack7862]

Tia’s enthusiasm and energy is contagious. Lol.

[@craigalden9416]

It’s fantastic that you are showing people more of Australia than most tourists would probably miss out on….. an absolute crack up showing the BIG things …. Really amusing….. this country is such a contrast….. I’m glad your exploring so much of it…..plenty more to see….great work.

[@farahabdulahi474]

they are showing stuff most australians don't know about (I'm one of them!). it really is great

[@giovannigiorgio4622]

You havnt lived if you havnt seen the big potato, just skip across the street head north 100m and there is a brilliant pub. Its awsome, dont ask about the money on the roof or you have to buy the bar a beer.

[@Brezzo]

Fun fact, the lake you drove past at 1:58 is called Lake George and is typically almost empty (you wouldn't have seen water from the road at all, even though it's so massive!), but due to large amounts of rain in recent years it has filled up again. It's normally sheep paddocks!

[@abbie1071]

You do know it’s an inland tidal lake? It fills and empties every so many years.

[@Valsorayu]

@@abbie1071 Due to a drought in 2002 it dried out and stayed that way for 14 years. The "typically" is in the human timescale and not the geological time scale. I also don't know what you mean by inland tidal lake? An endorheic lake?

[@suesirman8315]

It never used to be empty, when I was a kid it was fabled to be fed by a natural spring and we were always told it would never be empty. It was a water skiing haven for years. Then the droughts killed it. I was so excited when I finally saw water in it again.

[@victorsamsung2921]

@@abbie1071 I was wondering as a Dutchman, why haven't the Australians decided to dam Lake George and use it for irrigation with crops or as an abundant water source during periods of drought?

[@abbie1071]

@@victorsamsung2921 because it’s a tidal salt water lake. Would kill the crops.

[@DartFrog815]

Seeing Tia so chuffed about the big Marino is a vibe I didn't realize could be unlocked😆

[@kimmckenzie6848]

Goulburn, the home of the big Merino, is also Australia's oldest inland city. Full of beautiful old buildings.

[@SusanMadge-vl9gx]

We were in Goulburn a few days ago (for CT scans, and lunch). Nice town, love the courthouse and railway station.

[@cateycate7238]

Tia your laughter is so contagious… especially in contrast to Cheveyo’s face when he saw the “Big Potato”. Priceless! 😂

[@findingoureden]

As always, you know Tia is excited when she calls her own "Tia For Scale"... 🤣🤣🤣

[@megsybond]

The Big Pineapple in Queensland is actually heritage-listed. The Big Banana comes before that in Coff's Harbour, NSW. And it's a "thing" for people do serious road trips to see all of the 'big' things.

[@ateoforever7434]

And the big prawn at Ballina......

[@lucyhattemore4641]

They have just repainted the big prawn 🦐 just in time for them to see…….hopefully they will go there, they should? Fingers crossed 🤞

[@markiobook8639]

I think Cheveyo gave her a viewing of the big banana the night before, the chill attitude and big morning grins says it all, from a fellow long-married couple global traveller. Best way to destress in a foreign country.

[@victorsamsung2921]

There is also a Big Lobster I know.

[@brettevill9055]

I love that Tia loves the Australian big things, and find her hilarity hilarious.

[@petermcculloch4933]

To bad they didn't stop at Glenrowan and see the giant Ned Kelly.

[@brettevill9055]

@@petermcculloch4933 Too bad that the Big Little Ayers' Rock at Leyland Brothers' World no longer exists. It was the tackiest and most grotesque of the lot, especially after the new owners cut out the bottom of it and put in shopfronts.

[@fenncarr3774]

They should’ve taken a look at the big powerful owl in Canberra

[@dougmaclean9752]

vote for AUSTRALIA'S best tour guide - Tia !!!!!!

[@FC-BS]

I'm in favour of this vote

[@kayenash5481]

Yes she is brillant 😃

[@ryangibbins8196]

Take in as many of the 'Big Things' as you can Chev. As they say, happy wife, happy life...

[@OnePackWanderers]

I’m resigned to it 😂

[@markiobook8639]

both are so chilled and grinny that says Cheveyo gave a repeat big banana viewing!

[@bigbrotheriswatching8709]

The Southern Highlands are stunning this time of year. Funny that you should call it Jurassic, because in 1994 they discovered a tree in a still secret location, somewhere in NSW, (Wollemi Pine) that was nick-named the "Jurassic Tree" because they thought it was a direct holdover from the Jurassic period.

[@victorsamsung2921]

Yup. Wollemi Pine was thought to have been extinct for more than 2 million years or so. And having lived during the Dinosaur period. Until, in 1994 that park rangers in the Blue Mountains discovered this rare group of trees standing next to each other in this isolated grove and couldn't place it what they were looking at. Finally, after all the Botanic Gardens and floristic research institutes in the world did their research, did the Wollemi Pine come out as what people have called: "the find of the century". Not to forget, it's been said that Steven Spielberg drew inspiration from his visits to Australia for making the setting of Jurassic Park the way it was. Likewise, James Cameron has said that his visit to the Daintree Rainforest inspired Pandora in his Avatar movie franchise.

[@holidaymail]

Tia’s enthusiasm is fantastic 😂

[@KoffieMoffie]

This has to be a classic episode. I had to stop eating lunch because I was laughing so much. Can't wait for the next one.

[@kayelle8005]

So excited she called Tia for scale herself. 😊

[@daxriley8195]

You guys are great and are doing an amazing job of showcasing our country! Glad that you said we don't take things too seriously here, that's spot on :) In regard to "Big Things" as you drove along the coast, you missed the Big Koala between Adelaide and Melbourne. I think Tia would have loved it. It's truly dreadful!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hahaha the map in the Big Marino showed what appeared to be HUNDREDS of big things. I had no idea the collection was so extensive. We found a guy online that wrote about his experience visiting all of them. I think it took him a couple years to hit all of them 😂

[@bjzaba]

YES! The Big Koala is top tier.

[@markiobook8639]

wheres the big trout and thr big prawn? I remember them from a childhood trip in an enormous rectangle on wheels called a Ford Falcon.

[@crazyassperson9183]

The best video I've seen all day!! 😂 Love how Tia is fascinated by all the big things in Oz 👌

[@tarshnottrash1483]

I love you guys! Found you through a reactor doing Australia reactions & I’m so glad. You’re making me want to jump in the car and just see my own country. I love your excitement, it’s contagious- Tia!

[@houseparade1767]

I'm team Tia, that potato brought me immense joy 🤣

[@FC-BS]

Same 😂

[@DerekArmsden]

Same same

[@lucyhattemore4641]

Ditto!

[@whistlingpear]

I know someone who wrote a university (college) thesis on Australia's big things - she even did a road trip with her future in-laws to see a bunch of them 🤣

[@stevemurrell6167]

Tia's satisfied grin after the Big Merino was classic!😅 Post edit: "You feel like potatoes?".....I'm pissing myself laughing. Hilarious!

[@virginiacharlotte7007]

Golden Retriever is her patronus

[@CK8smallville]

OMG, the number of times I have stopped at the big Marino over the years, but never knew there was a museum inside!!

[@susanquigley8383]

Fantastic video , you two are so delightful. Thanks for showing us our own country in the most positive way. Safe travels, can’t wait for the next one ❤️❤️

[@simondesu1]

Nice vid’. I’ve been out of Oz for 17 years now so this was a nice reminder of “my” country. “Australians don’t take things too seriously;” I think that statement really captures the heart of true Aussies. Thanks for sharing😎

[@rduffy9948]

Oh you two put a smile on my face with each video. Keep up the infectious fun and awe. Stay safe.

[@AuntyJack123]

The Big Merino made it, as Australias only representative, in a video I recently watched about the world biggest statues (without their bases). Tias laughter about the big poop, oops potato, was really infectious. Thanks for that 😂

[@Dr_KAP]

Welcome to Sydney! Be sure to eat pub food down at the Rocks, good prices and big meals in some of Australia’s oldest establishments. Our national parks are to die for. You can see the AFL on the 24th June if you’re here for it! ❤

[@gloryglory5688]

Why the fuck would you eat pub food at the rocks? And why the fuck would you go & see aerial ping pong in Sydney? It’s a rugby league city & state

[@sunseeker4775]

You are right, each state is very different and the people are also. The further down the country you go, the more 'english' it gets.

[@johnhaythorpe1063]

Almost every thing you have showcased is something I have seen for myself, and coupled with Tia's enthusiasm, you guys make me (in equal proportions), both laugh and cry. I love seeing my country through your eyes; and after 3 months of truly experiencing and showcasing my country, I wish that you could be offered "Honorary Citizenship". Keep up the great work, and thanks for making me smile till it hurts. BTW, I live in Canberra, so thanks for that episode as well.

[@bluesheepminecraft]

It's so cool seeing you guys go through my old commute and my tiny home town! Hope you had fun!

[@stevewoods4539]

I've just found this channel for the first time and this is one of the best travel videos I've seen. You guys seem to get so much enjoyment from what you're doing. Keep up the good work.

[@timcarr4673]

I love Tia’s bouncy & excitable personality. You have a lovely smile Tia.~ she must be so much fun to travel with Cheveyo

[@thopham13]

Love the frequency of your uploads! Thanks for another great vid 👌

[@dirkliddell]

Yeah, Tia's Excitement .... just brilliant ... I think she must be part Aussie with that humor definitely.

[@jonathont7866]

Looks like Blue mountains are coming up soon for you guy based on your route - don't forget to visit the Jenolan Caves, so far none of the travel vlogs I've watched of people coming to Australia seem to have realised they exist, and yet they're one of the most spectacular sights in the country. edit - oh you're coming at Sydney from the south, that's arguably better, the Blue mountains make the perfect 2-3 day side trip to break up your time in Sydney

[@kayelle8005]

Would be criminal to miss the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan Caves would be cool for them. Not sure they would be allowed to film in there.

[@YobboBear]

Main road to Jenolan Caves is closed in parts. There is a detour you need to make. I suggest looking it up beforehand.

[@amesbabom]

Definitely do the Grand-canyon track in the blue mountains if you can

[@cherylhmackie]

​@@amesbabom couldn't agree more re the Grand Canyon Track. Absolutely beautiful. A portion was closed for repairs last time I went, so they might want to check that. Also check the weather, as it can flood. It is so worth the ache afterwards 😅😂! It's absolutely beautiful.

[@jonathont7866]

@@kayelle8005 they might not be able to use their big cameras but I'm sure phone cameras would be fine - I took loads of photos on my phone when I went.

[@kalamity_krisz]

I have to agree, this was the greatest video! I was crying with laughter at Tia 😂

[@firebrand2619]

Hilarious😂

[@Freewheeling6060]

The Big Potato Built in 1977 by local potato grower Jim Mauger, the Big Potato sits off the Illawarra Highway. It was modelled on the Sebago potato and is approximately ten metres long and four metres wide. The structure was originally meant to house a Potato Information Centre but rising costs proved an obstacle. Recently the locals of Robertson have worked together to turn the surrounding land into a park.

[@RoadTrainAdventures]

You've done a awesome job of showing Australia. Very well put together.

[@matthews2840]

Great to see you both laughing and enjoying your time here. In Sydney grab some Laksa from Malay Chinese noodle Bar, they have been operating for over 35 years. There is the Coogee to Bondi walk that you can extend further to Watson's Bay. Have fun! 😊

[@markiobook8639]

"Malaysian" food is Sumatran food. There is nothing original about the derivative fugitives of Ma-lame-sia. Even Malay is an Indonesian gazetted ethnic group and language (textbooks are printed for it by Indonesian Dept Education (all local languages are mandatory for that language's area primary school curriculuum so the 300+ languages remain alive)) Indonesian- a kingdom called Melayu 20km from modern Jambi. Sumatra has millions more real Malays than Malaysia (12-14million- the 50% remainder are Chinese and Tamils). Malaysia was the opposite ports for the two Strait of Malacca kingdoms (based in Sumatra) of Deli and Riau-Johor (Johor was ceded to the British, Netherlands Indies got Batam and surrounding islands). The Malaysian sultans were fugitive traitor bastards of concubines from Javanese kings, as was Singapura alias Temasek. Notice modern Singapore has zero archaeological parks of the ruined palaces and fortifications the British originally surveyed. Lee Kwan Yew had it all ripped up so his narrative of Chinese supremacy would not be challenged by obviously ancient Indonesian brickwork and stonework (look up Trowulan)- thats the remnants of part of the massive medieval city bigger than Angkor, that was capital of pre colonial Java Kingdom (larger than modern Indonesia it bordered Siam and Kampuchea (Cambodia)). Balinese nobility are Javanese- their Hindu iconography is identical to all the candi (temples) ruins in Java, especially Borobudur and Prambenan and the always been Hindu never harassed Tengger people's Pura Luhur temple on Mt Bromo. There is 4000 years of history north if Australia, even your Aborigines know this, they travelled through.

[@scabby.knees99]

Y'all are so cute, I hope your channel blows up! Thanks for showing Australia in such good light 🥰

[@beajay1179]

Love this. Just discovered you guys and I think you are now my favourite reviewers of all things Aussie. I though only fellow Aussies could love our BIG THINGS!

[@azzure001]

this video is wild. the contrasting reactions are utter gold. so pleased you’re seeing the australia i have seen. ❤

[@goulash75]

I absolutely loved Tia's excitement at the big "Things". That was so much fun. I would have said you're going to love the Big Pineapple in Queensland, as they've made a whole theme park out of the place... but looking at their website, it looks like it's undergoing some major renovations.

[@minhnguyen9183]

Very proud Aussie to see your experience and show casing Australia through your eyes. Love you work!

[@bethaniej]

Tia’s excitement makes me so happy! Can’t wait until you get to the giant prawn in WA. And there’s another giant ram in WA too.

[@chrisnewtownnsw]

My very good child hood friend moved to this town and I showed him this video and we both laughed our heads off. Love it.

[@jonathont7866]

Once you get into Sydney it's best if you try and use public transport as much as possible - the train network in Sydney is fantastic and very cheap; but driving is quite expensive since there are toll roads everywhere and you often need to pay multiple tolls to get around - they aren't easy to avoid without adding an hour to your drive. If you have Apple Pay or a credit card that supports contactless payment you can actually just tap with that rather than buy an opal pass.

[@philbriggs5807]

Probably my fave OPW vid to date ..for several reasons. Thanks for taking us all on a memorable trip.

[@eddiemunoz3677]

Your videos are awesome. They make me fall in love with my country all over again. Well done. You seriously need to visit Tasmania ( Tassie as we Aussie’s call it) . Im a Melbourne boy but I went to Tassie a month back and it’s absolutely beautiful.

[@stephenboland9274]

Best video so far. I was in stitches. More "big things" please!

[@nickgrebneff7137]

We love you Tia for loving our big things in Australia! Don't stop, this is gold! 😂

[@nickgrebneff7137]

And Cheveyo, don't worry - your groans are equally appropriate and appreciated! Between you both you sum these up perfectly! 😁

[@curiousclaus4287]

Loooove the new episode! Already looking forward to your visit to the big peanut!

[@nailsfolunch1213]

Best video ever because of the big things! Pffft Cheveyo big stuff is what we wanna see! I love how excited Tia gets for them haha.

[@jamesrobinson4429]

If only we had the Big Coffee,that would get Cheveyo excited 👍

[@murbella7]

Your videos are the best advertisement for Australia I have seen for ages. As a 'local', I have seen most of what you have (so far) and heaps more (that you will hopefully see) and yet you make it look almost new. Thank you.

[@leonardirving3307]

Just discovered you on KZbin, watched your Canberra to Sydney leg, thoroughly enjoyed your perspective. Subscribed immediately, ready for more.

[@afpwebworks]

I’m just meeting you two for the first time. I glad you’re enjoying my adopted homeland ( I came to Sydney from New Zealand in 1981) and I’m thrilled that you’ve grasped the idea that we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

[@kayelle8005]

I’ve never laughed so hard in one of your videos. So good.

[@ianbutler6583]

You guys are the funniest tourists in Australia! 😃👍👍👍

[@chrismarston9065]

Tia is pretty much the best and most joyous thing on the internet. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@travelgirl747]

Tia is a joy to watch. She's such a goof! You react off each other, and it just makes my day. And that's saying something. At first l thought you finally met our delightful biggest spider (there's no monument to that. Believe me) 😳 I'll be watching every single minute of all yr vids. Keep it up! Can't wait for the next one. Yr doing Australia properly 👌❤

[@libbypeace68]

OMG that was hilarious! I feel like you guys are becoming more Australian as time goes on, hahahaha - love it

[@firebrand2619]

It really cracked me up😂

[@shariwhite2424]

Absolutely love this episode. TIA you are awesome and crack me up ❤

[@guyrandom8518]

That was hilarious 😂😂 the running gag with the ‘big’ icons is so funny 😂😂

[@PaulinAsia_]

Loved the video. Tia is adorable. Her grin after the Ram was so cute and I was laughing at the "Big Turd" LOL

[@YobboBear]

Love Tia’s excitement for the Big Things

[@waynewright3450]

You’re both fabulously entertaining! Thank you for all the info and many laughs!!! We’re traveling soon to Sydney then to Whitsunday from home in the PA Poconos.

[@6226superhurricane]

when you get to newcastle nsw head north turn onto the bucketts way to gloucester go up thunderbolts highway (stop at thunderbolts lookout) to walcha and turn onto the oxley highway and you'll find apsley falls and tia falls keep heading towards the coast stop at gingers cafe for a burger then keep going and turn off to ellenborough falls the largest waterfall in new south wales.

[@faaarrrkkk]

Really loved this video guys! What a vibe! Lots of laughs 😀

[@russdando5153]

I’ve got to say this was one of the most enjoyable You Tube videos I’ve seen, your chemistry together is perfect! Please please please ensure you go to the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island is expensive but you can snorkel off the beach in the reef, stunning bommies and reef drop off’s

[@outbacktraveller58]

Young lady…..you’re such an enthusiastic participant in life. I reckon all your viewers are captivated by you.

[@GammaAlanna]

Welcome to NSW! So excited for you to explore the state!

[@mysticalsouls]

this was funny to watch! Fellow Aussie here, my hubby is from NSW and woolongong to sydney is his old stomping ground, he got a laugh from your reaction to the big potato! We agree, it does not look like a potato! About to watch your Cairns video which is my stomping ground, the whole of far north QLD up to the Atherton Tablelands, hope you come up to the Tablelands, you'll love seeing the picteresque countryside, safe travels

[@samday6621]

Good on you two, you’re seeing our country the right way. Loved Tia’s reaction at Big things! …actually, both of your reactions are spot on. 😄

[@supermeepsdubai383]

I am totally down with this big things tour. I was crying laughing almost as much as Tia 😂

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Oh you kids are the best, thanks for allowing me on your journey....brilliant

[@gandolfthorstefn1780]

Love your reactions to Australia guys. Great stuff👍

[@crackers562]

Wow... let's see more big things!! You will see the Big Coathanger - that's what we call the Sydney Harbor Bridge 🙂

[@May13031]

Love Tia's energy ❤ thank you , Canberra has a lot hidden gems.

[@ODST05]

I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with Cheveyo's commitment and dedication to wearing thongs almost everywhere, just like a true Australian🩴

[@anorax001]

Yeah even in winter. 😂

[@AuntyJack123]

Haha yes I was thinking the same thing!

[@waynehand8449]

Golden pure Gold , good to see the humour and enjoyment you guys are having.

[@glennt7214]

Thankyou for another great video :)

[@AngieRival]

So lovely and funny too. I found you from the Canberra video. I love how you captured the misty mountains. Cheers from Australia ❤

[@karryn4624]

Sweet couple, wishing you safe travels x

[@PRGRAMMING]

Referring to nsw as jurrasic is apt - don’t forget, in a small grove in a hidden location near the blue mountains, the Wollemi pine was recently discovered: read about it!

[@Bc63315]

Thank you so much for making me laugh. 😂 Priceless!!

[@travelwithchristina3960]

So excited to see this new video!

[@francinelynn334]

Love the video. Love the sense of humour. Enjoy Sydney.

[@montageproductions]

Great video thanks. The big potato was ridiculed when it was built and I think up for sale atm.?? You might remember Robertson was also known the location for the movie 'Babe'

[@robhancock1412]

Another great video 👍 love the dolmades😊

[@GreenDistantStar]

Thanks for documenting with such love our beautiful country. If y'all ever decide to emigrate, you would be welcomed with open arms.

[@EvanandLemon]

This is officially our fav vlog you’ve ever made! Can’t stop laughing!!!

[@dutchie7302]

Dang you guys are the best! Loved this episode and I now appoint you as 'honorary Australians'!

[@Mrfrontrow]

C'mon Chevyo!!! That "big Marino" was awesome!! I would love to have seen that. LOL Love watching you guys. Keep up the great work.

[@deldridg]

Lovely country you passed through. There used to be a great mountain bike trail that started in Fitzroy Falls, went down the Western side, dropped into the valley and finished in Kangaroo Valley township. Not sure if it's still open but worthy. Apart from the big t__d, Robertson is a beautiful little town. Great vid and infectious enthusiasm! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@saraholloway4453]

I just love your videos- this one just made me laugh out loud- never lose your joy for life and traveling xx

[@andoru]

One of my favourite day trips from Sydney (my home) is to visit Fitzroy waterfall, and go home via Robertson, that scary bendy road, and the coast trip with that bridge. Can’t wait to see what you enjoy in Sydney.

[@shirvojones]

Love it!!!!!!!! this is so good

[@nickmaguire4914]

I was wondering about your route from Canberra when you started the "big thing" conversation. The first thing that came to mind was the "Big Turd" in Robertson,then here you are!

[@brooklynleigh1]

Yay! Wollongong represent. I live right by the sea Cliff bridge. So glad you made it to our pretty part of the world. Shame it was rainy.