THE HAPPIEST ISLAND ON EARTH (Rottnest)

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[@jesseg1699]

I love that you guys show how it really is travelling on a tight budget. Which means sometimes you walk 6 miles instead of biking when people think you are crazy. Its all about the journey and the memory of that walk will forever be in your mind you really took it all in and experienced every moment.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Haha yea we will remember that walk forever. It was fun and we saved money 😎

[@michellecameron5850]

@@OnePackWanderersprobably saw more than whilst on a bike too! Like that beautiful beach you had a swim at. Nice vlog guys!

[@bigbrotheriswatching8709]

If you love bird sounds, you're in for a treat in Australia. The early morning chortle of the Australian Magpie is something special.

[@estrelaconfusa]

Omg I loved all the birds in Australia! The cockatoos are so big and beautiful, it's insane

[@markjones2781]

Magpies carol. They don't chortle.

[@Jeni10]

Magpies warble! 🇦🇺❤️

[@Jeni10]

The birds are most likely crows but we have ravens too and it’s difficult to know which is which.

[@coasterblocks3420]

And the chorus of the butcher birds and the Currawongs, the frenzied nectar fuelled chattering of the lorikeets, the cackling of the corellas, the metallic clanging of the Drongos…

[@rogerdavis5142]

I really like how respectful you guys are to your environment and how positive, inquisitive and good-humoured you both are. You also tend to nail the historical tidbits of the places you visit which shows you care. Your camera work and editing is first class! Long may you roam!

[@mokl22]

I came across this video/channel purely concidentally (algorithm too I guess). I'm in the cream shirt with the group on the bench staring at 4:28. What a small world ahahahah

[@sneddy77]

It is wonderful to see Perth from your eyes - I love this city, have been here for 15 years :) Edit: was literally yelling at the tv when you were walking across Rotto, no one does that, glad you survived ;)

[@DaveWhoa]

yes, you can bring your own bike with you on the ferry, or hire one on the island - they even have e-bikes these days. Nobody WALKS it! it's a small island but still way too big for walking

[@vicstar62]

And they didn’t even visit Pinky Beach and The Basin 😭

[@jasgem76]

This is exactly why I haven't bothered to suggest anything to you for Australia. You guys seem to have a knack for doing things in your own unique way. Walking Rottnest Island.....kudos.

[@0swanky059]

What you might find interesting, is the fact that, since the 1920s, we have bred and mated queen bees on Rottnest Island due to its isolation but accessibility from the mainland with the purpose of keeping a breeding population safe from exotic diseases and mites; funnily enough this leads to queen bees which have a calm temperament and can fetch around $1200 per queen to introduce to mainland hives.

[@tintooki]

Grew up in Perth and all around Freo is my old stomping ground. Haven't lived in WA for 15 years now (but visit occasionally). Thanks for taking me home!

[@drewcorry5056]

Tia is happy and drinking her coffee. Looks like an outstanding room. Is that considered cheap for a room there???? Those 3 goals are a breeze for both of you. WOOOW I am surprised that you did not go up in this white brick lighthouse.ONLY 3 miles and counting. Crystal blue water. Ice cold coke Delicious. I am so happy you went for a swim and eating lunch. Thanks for sharing this completely awesome amazing day.

[@juliek6278]

I thought the room was really nice! And yes that’s cheap for Perth. U guys are definately getting ur sun ☀️

[@julesrad5278]

I can’t believe you guys walked Rottnest! Crazy! And no hats? Keep safe from the sun guys in the Australian weather!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Definitely buying hats now. The Aussie sun is no joke

[@kymwright263]

Yep i told them to wear a hat “just saying” hahaha

[@juliek6278]

Yes hats are a must!

[@shazza160]

And sandals. Fools.

[@dragonzord6615]

Rottnest is probably my favourite place in the world. Shame it's so expensive, but its absolutely amazing.

[@essjayteatz4770]

Gosh I love people touring my home town, makes me appreciate it with new fresh eyes. Your videos are really enjoyable to watch, thanks for the great content - I've subscribed!

[@jeanetteanddean]

I know this is a mum thing to say, but please gets some hats to wear the sun here is brutal and the sunburn is real. Years ago there was a marketing campaign, "Slip, Slop, Slap". Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on hat. 😎😉😛 the jingle does get stuck in your head though. Have a great visit to Oz.

[@rosemerrynmcmillan1611]

I don't think the Perth , WA Tourist Bureau even has any footage as good as yours on Rottnest Island! Well done guys! AWESOME! You should sell your footage ect to the WA Tourism board haha Might finance your trip! I'm loving the footage of your walk. Its really interesting to hear your perceptions of the Australian birds and how they sound to you. Also you really need to wear HATS in AUSTRALIA! Good to see you've discovered ALDIS! Great groceries and other stuff store!

[@squeaky1374]

I had my wedding reception at the local hotel. Lovely place with absolutely wonderful staff! Great vids, hope you guys enjoyed your trip through Perth and surrounds.. I may be a little biased because it’s my home but WA is truly of the most beautiful places on Earth ❤

[@OnePackWanderers]

Completely agree about WA. It is stunning. The type of natural beauty that would usually make a place world famous! I think the remoteness of Perth is the only thing keeping it from being like Southern California.

[@squeaky1374]

@@OnePackWanderers have been to S/California and agree, lovely part of the world but part of Perth’s appeal is it’s isolation. We are the 3rd most isolated capital city in the world, and the majority of us kinda like it that way (apart from the current cost of travel, lol) 😉

[@REBELMOTION...500]

Love the chilled unpretentious vibe you guys have. Just on the birds on Rotto, they are technically a Raven not a crow and the noise they make is commonly pronounced as FARRRQ! which once pointed out is hard to Un-hear. We are known as Sandgropers over here as well because of the Mole cricket which inhabits the sands in and around Perth which we call Sandgropers. youll need to try find one

[@3biglollys]

Thanks for showing our State in good light. Rottnest is the jewel in our crown where we all go Zen when we take our Holidays there. Your smiles and positive sprit are great boost to my day. Love your life.

[@kellyr2681]

You are a very sweet couple. I am happy to see you exploring and having fun. There are so many beautiful places and animals to see. Good luck with your travels and l hope you have many great memories to take home with you.

[@paulkazakoff9231]

You guys would see a whole lot more if you rode bikes or even took the bus.I feel that you missed quite a few other beaches that are superb like incredibly unique.Never mind there's always the next time to see much more ! Enjoy the rest of your trip.

[@sheldaritchie6829]

Yes, I wish you had hired a bike each so you could ride along the beautiful beaches instead of trekking through the middle of the island. Never mind, you still look like you enjoyed your day.

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@sheldaritchie6829 they’re on a serious budget, so bikes might be out of contention. Sometimes it stresses me as an older traveler watching them share one meat pie for lunch but it reminds me of shoestring travel in my 20s. They’re very resourceful.

[@co0kii]

Came from your Sydney video, to check out your other videos. So happy to be reliving my Rottnest island memories, I must go back soon ☺️

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

They 𝘢𝘳𝘦 Australian crows, and it's widely accepted that they are saying "Faaark", not making angry cat noises.😁🇭🇲

[@nato4287]

Rottnest is beautiful and you spent the day walking through the most exposed waste land part of it. A 10 minute walk through the awesome green tree filled village to the swimming hole known as the Basin would have been far more scenic and left you with hours of free time to enjoy.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Eh, we had fun seeing what we saw. Still got to experience a stunning beach as well 🙂

[@nato4287]

Fair play. I’m sorry it’s so expensive here. Australia has high wages. Most backpackers here have to work their way around to afford anything. I hope you two enjoy as much as you can while here. ✌🏽

[@RobsBushcraftandAdventures]

Happy you guys made it to Rottnest island and got to meet the locals. They're such cute little animals. Birds are crows, just our crows in Australia have more attitude than elsewhere in the world 😎

[@ElGordo1959]

They are Ravens in Perth, and South West. Crows are further north.

[@GreenDistantStar]

Rottnest is our island gem, so glad you guys got to see it. There is heaps to see in Perth.

[@bronquinn5891]

Lovely video! Great journey to Rottnest and the beautiful walk….I hope you don’t mind me suggesting …maybe Sunhats as well as sunscreen..The Aussie sun can be ferocious , and heat stroke isn’t uncommon in the Summer with long hours of exposure…I say this with all respect, as a nurse and Australian 💙🐬💙

[@alekz1958]

I live in Perth and haven’t been to Rotto for probably 40years still looks great you’ve inspired me to return. I love your casual videos keep the great content going .

[@Richo65]

Hi what part of perth you from have sister in wembley downs and brother in Byford

[@Aaron-tk5zy]

Impressed you walked across the island... especially considering it's home to the Dugite - one of the most deadliest snakes on the planet ;)

[@OnePackWanderers]

After growing up around rattlesnakes, scorpions, and tarantulas neither of us are too concerned with that stuff. Generally they are more afraid of us than we are of them. Just gotta be observant 😊

[@redwarpy]

Australia has the following crows and ravens: Australian Raven, Little Raven, Little Crow, Forest Raven, and the Torresian Crow. Hats guys, always wear hats.

[@jenniferfenwick1170]

Hello to you both! Sending you this message from Ontario Canada! And just wanted to let you know that my boyfriend and I have currently just binged watched all of your videos in the last 2 weeks ! We love you guys and can’t wait to see what adventures you come up to next! I can not wait to finally be able to put our name in for your postcard! Please be safe and keep being your true selves ! We love your Bloopers!!! I think we need to have more Cheveyo for scale lol!

[@matthewcullen1298]

I'm an Australian and I think I'll be binge watching mate. They are a fantastic happy couple with such a positive attitude, showing parts of Australia I've never seen.impossible not to like their content 😀 greetings from Queensland Australia.

[@Beaut_Beau]

Tia + Quokkas = Cuteness overload!!

[@janmeyer3129]

We always used to go to Rottnest in winter- beautiful, and not many people. Great for walking- made your trip many times. Also went cross country. It was VERY much cheaper then - but there was nothing like a kiosk out at Westend. Could dive for crayfish, though there are also blue ringed octopus there

[@anitaangel3755]

Haha!! That's just like you Cheveyo, like to be out ...far out in nature, silence and beauty ! No better person to make that walk with than Tia😊❤! Nice video away from bigger city places. Was beautiful to watch and always love the bloopers! Catori miss her big brother and sends a hug to you both ! Love you both so much!

[@SuperEdge67]

You guys need to wear hats!! The sun is so fierce here in WA. You mentioned the quokkas, but Rottnest also has loads of dugites (spotted brown snakes) a highly venomous snake that is deadly if you don’t get anti-venom.

[@adm.petercowell9573]

Hey Guys, I used to live in Perth a few years back and loved my many visits to Rottnest (Rotto). I don't know if you remember seeing the sun dial near the ferry pier? I have long thought they should change the sundial by installing a little statue of a Quokka on top to make the shadow instead of the usual gnomon (the upright part). If they did that you could call it a "quokka dial". lol

[@stuwhiteman3810]

Hey guys great vid, as an Aussie nice to see Rottnest I've never been there myself, I've seen a few videos looks like a beautiful place and those quokka's are seriously chilled. Also nice to see that those clouds pissed off and the sun came out for you guys 👍

[@basillah7650]

Nothing to see its just sand whatever bush use to be there was destroyed to put tourist homes and cafes there.

[@carlsonrobb]

You guys are that best! One of my favorite walking videos I’ve ever watched

[@littlecatfeet9064]

Beautiful footage and I commend you for budget travelling in Singapore and WA. Two amazing but expensive places. And you keep your good humour while doing it. Not sure I could.

[@Thephattraveller]

we live in fremantle! so glad you loved your time here.

[@doddysees]

You guys are amazing. I love that some Quokkas got to meet you! Big love from Sydney.❤

[@eurekaelephant2714]

Awesome, thanks!

[@Karl-going-solo]

Love it! That's on my bucket list too now. Can't believe you've been in Oz for 1 week and already been there. I was born in Oz 51 years ago and still haven't been to Rottnest Island. Not even to Perth. Soon you will discover how big this country is if you haven't already.

[@AuntyJack123]

Hey good work guys doing that walk. I think most people don't realise how hot and dry southern Australia is. Maybe the quokkas were hiding from the heat!

[@addienaacrew8030]

Your videos are top notch production wise, very informative and so friendly. I am hooked and have watched every single video. Cheers from Sydney NSW 👍🙏❤️

[@mandysekuleski3822]

Stunning beaches. I live in Melbourne and still haven't visited Western Australia.

[@jamessocal8946]

You guys are beyond goofy. Please don’t ever change! 😂

[@toddyates7943]

Only tourists and the crazy walk across Rottnest. Riding around the island is much easier and you get to spend more time exploring the Rotto. Keep having fun guys.

[@claireb9430]

Those were ravens making the noise like a growling cat. I wish you would wear hats when you are in the sun for so long. Love your videos.

[@OnePackWanderers]

We've since bought hats, and adopted slip slop slap mentality 😬

[@Livingmln]

haha!! you got "the photo" with the quokka well done. Australia is crazy expensive bye bye budget. Good luck and enjoy my home country :)

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you 😊 You have been seeing a heck of a lot the last few months!

[@MillaExplores]

The thumbnail is fantastic! 😂 And well done for walking the whole island!

[@lesleyannesales7305]

please go to Esperance!!

[@julesmarwell8023]

hi LA is 3ft under snow. welcome to paradise. you enjoy it as much as. the walk did you good have fun and please take care God bless.

[@wonderdog8125]

You might like to consider the Campervan Relocation as an option to travel around Australia. It’s cheaper than renting outright as you’re repositioning the Campervans for the rental company plus you’ll already have your accommodation sorted out every night. Oz is an amazing country to travel by road.

[@OnePackWanderers]

This is a really interesting idea, thank you!

[@xRamtex]

You guys stopped at Rocky Bay, my personal fav beach on the island :)

[@eye-ee-sharrr]

Hi guys, English gal living in Aus (for the past nearly 20 years!) and new follower of you guys. Not usually one to comment, but I love that you've experienced Perth in all its glory. Rottnest (or Rotto as the locals like to call it) is a beautiful day trip. We went on our mini honeymoon after our wedding with family and friends from our wedding. They absolutely loved it! We go occasionally because of how expensive it can get however the nature and beaches just make you enjoy it that much more. Also when you were on the western end of the island, did you see any seals? They tend to frolic in the blue all the time and are amazing to watch! We see them probably every time we go. Hope Perth fulfilled your bucket items and enjoy the rest of Aus! :D

[@djr093r5]

I have very distinct memories of Cape Vlamingh; almost got washed out to sea there when I was 12, on a school camp. Fun times!

[@zaccat693]

In about 1856 my G G Grandfather landed at Fremantle and with a few friends walked to Adelaide, almost dying from lack of water and food. Then walked from Adelaide to Portland Victoria.

[@r3dbak935]

You deserve the special experience as your content is amazing. I live in brisbane and I now want to go to Perth for a holiday :) so thank you

[@pikk0n1]

Glad to see that you're enjoying yourself in Rotto and in Perth so far. Keep it up! I just returned from Japan and the last videos of yours that I saw before my trip were your Japan videos. Good to see some kind of very vague similarity between my travel path and yours even though you did stop in 3 countries after Japan before arriving in Perth. 🤣

[@IndieTravelStories]

Kudos for walking across Rottnest. I don’t know anyone that did that

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Awesome thumbnail! We loved The Airing of the Armpits. 😂 😂 😂 Damn, but those little animals are cute!! Totally can understand why you wanted to see them! ❤️❤️

[@RegularMatt82]

So glad you enjoyed Perth, it's a great city.

Beautiful beach !!!

[@xaj1543]

The birds that looked like crows are Australian ravens and you are right, when their voice trails off at the end of the call into that mournful cry, it sounds like an angry cat.

[@Suemack24]

Great place to stay and great clip. Might need to put a warning to folk to take plenty of drinking water because being dehydrated or having heatstroke without a hat or umbrella on an exposed hot hike isn’t fun if no one comes by to help. Keep having fun adventures. 😊 Even the quokka stick to the coast breezes and the shade of the trees in the heat of the day and come out from beneath them when the afternoon sun and heat are gone. But good on you for doing it and sharing it.

[@jiraratboonwej2816]

Love watching your travel vids and 100% agree about the travel budget issue , greeting from Thailand , stay safe..

[@Potomacstud]

Thank God both didn't rent the bikes , the island pretty steep but there are bus services there which probably defeats the purpose of soaking in the sights of the nooks and corners of the beautiful island .. superb upload yet again , Thank you

[@clarehagley2165]

I love Rottnest. Thanks for showcasing my home town of Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@Richo65]

where are you in perth sister in wembley down and brother in Byford

[@anthony3295]

You nailed it with the similarities with the SoCal climate.

[@stewartl5109]

Good morning, I hope all is going well with your trip down under 😊 Im wondering when the next video is coming! Starting to have withdrawals 🤣🤣

[@OnePackWanderers]

All is well 😊 Working on the next video now! Should be done by between midnight and 1am Perth time (I think that’s the same as Vietnam)!

[@stewartl5109]

@@OnePackWanderers 👌🙌 Great thanks for the heads-up😉

[@henrys4131]

당신들의 서로를 바라보는 표정이나 대화를 보고 듣다보면 서로를 사랑한다는 마음이 느껴져서 좋은것같아요!! 행복하고 안전한 여행 되세요~

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@vt1940]

Australia has Ravens not actually Crows. Most people call them Crows though.

[@esthervolkening3568]

I don't understand how you guys don't have 1mio+ subs yet. Love you so much ❤

[@belvera5976]

We been there in Rottnest Island with my son and his partner 4 years ago we enjoyed walking around and the Qoakkas very friendly

[@ABC-jt7ep]

Aww you guys didn’t get to see my favourite beaches on the island! Next time 👍👌 Always enjoy your videos

[@lachlangatland3270]

Welcome to Perth! Not sure if you're still in town (although you've probably already figured this out). Every bus in the main central business district of Perth is free. There are also the free CAT buses which take you around Fremantle and Perth's main tourist spots. Handy if you are looking to save some coin! I live a few minutes up the road from Freo, it's a sweet spot! Happy travels!

[@ianprince1698]

visited Rottnest with my wife, a beautiful ride around saw the Quakas

[@alec6377]

Impressive walking end to end! 👏 Must have taken all day. You guys are so wholesome. Enjoying the Perth vlogs. If you need any advice hit me up 😊 I know Perth well.

[@AussieTVMusic]

My friend's Dad owned that Hotel in 1970. I went to a birthday party there and all I remember was the smell of stale beer lol. I threw a Toy soldier with a parachute out of one of those room's windows. Looks nice now.

[@robertthomson2159]

Love it. We are going to Rottnest in August for the first time! p.s. they are "soft drinks" or softies, not sodas.

[@Richo65]

Hello to you both brings back memories for me last time i was in perth was may 2010 i have sister & Brother there sister in a place called wembley downs and brother in place called Byford loved Kings Park didnt like trip over to Rottnest traveled to Perth in 84 & 93 also traveled perth to Albany we traveled down the swan river to a vinery spoting dolphins in the boat dock

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Really nice video thank you .

[@gamortie]

Anything in WA that ends with”-up” means it’s something to do with water

[@OnePackWanderers]

This is a fantastic tip, thank you!

[@kenchristie9214]

That's what I used to think. In Nyoongar language "up" means meeting place.

[@matthewjohnston6604]

You guys should head south. The south west and south coast is definitely worth a look. Especially if you have come all this way

[@guyrandom8518]

Glad you found such a nice hotel guys. Really enjoying your channel

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Ah, to be young and to be able to walk a distance, those days for me are gone, but you guys, well enjoy while your legs work well, so much more to discover walking, enjoy your time in Fremantle and enjoy Rottnest.

[@carolespinoza3446]

Wow! I’ve only ever biked around Rottnest! Can’t believe you walked it 😅 how cute are the quokkas? They just steal your heart ♥️ oh, also, Aussie sun hits different than the rest of the world! Be careful! I’m super fair and use a sheer zinc instead of sunblock. You can find it in a local chemist (pharmacy). Hope that helps.

[@kestasarlauskas526]

Thanks for the video, you both are my favorite youtubers, I always look forward to new bloopers

[@derekgleeson1353]

I'm glad you made it to at least one of the beaches

[@AH-tw4rw]

I know its expensive, but the bikes are definitely worth it, you get to see a lot more of the island and WA gets realllllly hot so you will get to shady parts or water much faster. Also those big black birds that make the weird noise are in fact the native crows haha

[@marieravening927]

The birds are Western Australian Ravens.

[@zwieseler]

I tell anyone going to Rottnest to use the bus service….

[@MrNatebain]

I just found your channel and it is sooo good... I live in Perth, maybe that's why the algorithm popped you up as a suggestion, who knows. Anyway, it would be nice if KZbin made it possible to easily create a playlist so I can watch all your content from oldest to newest, but it is still a struggle to do so ... Any tips from anyone on how to create an oldest to newest playlist of ALL the videos in the channel? 🙏 Also, I just wanted to say that even though I have only watched 3 or 4 of your videos now, I wanted to commend you on getting out and going the extra mile, even with some apparent budget restraints (e.g. walking the length of the island). What may seem like hardship at the time will ultimately give you the greatest satisfaction looking back. Not only are you seeing things that are not common to experience, you are also strengthening your relationship along the way and when things DO become more comfortable financially (and it will), you will appreciate it all the more.... Much love from Perth, Western Australia .... Happy travels 🤟

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hey there! That is a fantastic idea, we made a playlist that starts at the beginning and runs all the way through to current. It should show up on our channel page under the 'playlists tab.' Also just realized we've made almost 250 videos, so no pressure to actually watch all of those 😅 Anyways, thank you for the great idea and especially for the kind words! That made our day 😊

[@MrNatebain]

@@OnePackWanderers Thamk you SO much... I was literally watching you in Venice (clicking back from Corfu - having to scroll through all the videos again to select the Venice vid)... By creating that playlist you have saved everyone a load of hassle 😆💯!!! Much love 👍 If you're still in Perth, I hope you enjoy it.... Cottesloe beach is amazing for a swim ❤

[@Nand0s1]

I liked the video but remember to be careful! I've lived in Perth my whole life and work in the ambulance service. You need to be super careful about walking large distances like that and you need huge amounts of water and protection from the sun. It is very easy to underestimate the effects the heat has.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

I love the smiling quacka.

[@locohombreau]

In 2017, I walked from Kingston Barracks all the way to the west end (via Geordie Bay) and then back via the lower road. I really hope you didn't get as sunburnt as I did. Having done the walk, I solidly recommend using a bike instead.

[@BomberFletch31]

The last time I was on Rottnest Island was in 1993! Unfortunately, I am quite prone to getting sea sick, so the ferry ride would not be enjoyable for me, and it has put me off visiting since.

[@PeterKontogeorgis]

Honestly you guys are the budget masters! Never in a million years would I have believed you’d find a room like that in Freo for sub $100. Born in Australia and have never been to WA. These vlogs make me want to visit. Also that edit in the bloopers from Tia airing out her armpits, straight to Tia talking about the bad smell 😅😅😅😅

[@AuntyJack123]

Actually they're talking USD so it was just over $100aud.

[@PeterKontogeorgis]

@@AuntyJack123 good point....still pretty decent though.

[@juliek6278]

Still cheap for Perth lol!

[@brenreeves9496]

I love Freo!

[@lumpialife]

Wow 👀 that water on the other side of the island!! Great place for a picnic!! How's the water temp? Beast mode with all those steps!! Keep on trekkin!! ☀️

[@IloveFreo]

Can’t believe you walked around the island instead of catching the bus or riding a bike. Hope you enjoyed Rottnest!

[@ahmedmashhour1912]

This is the first time to be a first commenter on your video, yay!!!

[@vinhquyen46]

Hi, thanks for another nice video. Happy travel.....