OVERNIGHT SOLO CAMP AT MT BARNEY NATIONAL PARK

Join me as I camp overnight along a tranquil little creek in Mt Barney National Park. I sleep under a tarp shelter, relax by a stunning waterfall and have a few encounters with some Aussie wildlife.
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[@philiome]

Another great informative and captivating vid showcasing QLD!! Keep them coming mate.

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks for watching mate, glad you liked it! Stay tuned, more vids to come soon 🤙

[@mcake1234]

Great o'nite hike mate. Waterfall looked great. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaeldee7979]

Awesome camping tips , wasn't expecting that, thanks

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mattsepicfail33]

Loved how you picked up other people's rubbish, need more people in the world like you cheers for the awesome video mate !!!

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks mate! Absolutely, pack it in... pack it out! 👌😉

[@joelcran6118]

Loved it man! You get better every video! I'm looking forward to the next one!

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks bro, stoked to liked it. Hopefully the next one we've got a JStew cameo appearance! 😂🤙

[@JustOneKnight]

Great video thanks for sharing. When will you do some more?

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks! Very soon, stay tuned 😉🤙

[@stalar2892]

I was on the Cronan Creek Track about 2 weeks ago and it's amazing to see how much the vegetation has grown in a year. That last section of single trail before the waterfall is now like a jungle to get through, very different! Awesome that you saw a koala!

[@slicingsasquatch]

Absolutely. I was camping there a few months ago and that track leading to Cronan Creek is overgrown and like a mini jungle with growth over 6foot tall. Nice location Mt Barney.

[@JonesysJourneys]

Good to hear it's bounced back after the fires!

[@PaddlingTramp]

Nice work with camera! Thank you for sharing!

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks David, glad you liked it!

[@stinestoraasbaska9450]

Enjoyed heaps!!

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thank you! 😀

[@leosantoro1852]

so lucky to see a koala in the bush bro. how long you been doing youtube videos man, ive never come across your channel before. so glad it popped up on my feed

[@JonesysJourneys]

Yeah man, it was such a cool experience. Thanks for watching mate! I started this channel at the start of 2020. Been a bit quiet lately but have lots more to come this year so stay tuned!

[@michaelwaldeck7081]

Hey loved your selection of gear and I have some it as well. I have been looking at that Alton tarp but it is quite expensive. Have a look at 2go systems, they have a bivvy that is extremely light weight and small package, it’s a very durable material, that is waterproof and can be unzipped to a tarp. It will add 5-10 deg to your sleeping bag but it is expensive and has to be imported from America. We use a fleece bag for summer. Got a pathfinder as well and it is a quality product, however it is on the heavy side although with its case it is a good piece of survival kit in its own right. Anyway we enjoyed watching this video but we were left wondering how on earth you an hike in work boots????

[@JonesysJourneys]

Nice! It's always a balance between weight, durability and affordability isn't it. So far everything I own hasn't skipped a beat so would recommend any of it. 👌 haha... and as for the boots, just one foot after another. But I have recently purchased a set of Solomon's and they're a game changer, especially on the longer hikes and higher elevation scrambles.

[@AmyOutdoors]

Thanks Jonesy, great video! Your B-roll is on point! I didn't know about Mt Barney for a bushwalk... i'll keep it in mind if I'm ever up that way... it looked like a gorgeous walk! I used to be pretty freaked out by feral pigs and the stories I'd heard... but to be honest, in all the time I’ve been out in the bush solo (with very clear evidence of pigs nearby) if I've actually seen them they've run away quick smart! Your vids are getting better each time, thank for sharing!

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks for the kind words Amy! Stoked you liked the video. Funny story... I've been doing some research and what I thought were the sounds of a feral pig, were actually the mating call of a male Koala! So feeling pretty foolish, haha! But if you haven't heard them, look it up, it's actually a terrifying sound!

[@Alex.G]

Really enjoyed this mate. Love me an overnight hike! I totally identify with that disjointed video feeling. I swear every video I film feels like that until I'm done editing!

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks a lot mate! Glad you enjoyed it. haha yep.. I always feel like a complete mess, but when I get back and look at the footage, I seem to be pleasantly surprised haha!

[@CraigHenneberry]

Nice vid! That waterfall 😍

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks Craig!

[@WakuahOutdoors]

Really enjoyed this one mate. Some nice shots there, particularly the waterfall time lapse. Well done. I liked your idea for a ground sheet by the way.

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks mate, apreiciate that! Yeah it works a treat hey, it's a little heavy but needed to use the material from my old awning somehow.

[@WakuahOutdoors]

@@JonesysJourneys I have a PVC ground sheet which works ok but is no match for a pointy stick. The extra weight would be worth the reassurance that expensive air mattresses don't get punctured. I think ground sheets are a super under rated bit of kit. Ps. Glad to see another RHCP fanatic 🤘🏽

[@JonesysJourneys]

Yeah man, exactly my thoughts. I'd rather cary the extra weight than puncture it and then have to carry around a mat with a hole in it! Yew, love chilis! 🤘

[@shaungallagher9025]

Hey Jonesy, thinking of doing this one. Thanks for your vid. You gonna keep doing more posts? Cheers Shaun

[@carolynharbottle-jj4rb]

I like it

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Outstanding. What an awesome looking swimming hole at the falls. I think I would have just HAD to have a swim, no matter how cold it was. 😆 Not sure if you seen my series of videos on my equipment but in one of them I show my sleeping gear. I'm using the "Denali" brand sleeping bags from Anaconda. Keep an eye out for the specials. I have one for summer which has a comfort rating of plus 10deg Celsius and one for winter with a comfort rating of minus 2 deg Celsius. The summer bag is about half the volume/bulk of the winter bag. Apart from a small portion of the foot pocket that I keep zipped up, I generally just use them as a quilt. Thanks for another great video. I'm definitely going to have to up my game with what an how I shoot things. 😀

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks mate! Haha yeah it would be awesome for a swim in the summer. A little cold at the time though. Nice, thanks for the advice on the sleeping bag. The biggest thing for me is weight and I've found the more pricey you go, the lighter it is. So I'll be saving my pennys for a sea to summit one I think..

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

@@JonesysJourneys Hey mate it's now April 24th 2021 and I've been waiting for another video. Where are you?

[@0ffpiste]

Loved the video. That new logo looks great.

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks man! Yeah it does, you've got a very talented wife!

[@madc355]

Awesome mate, planning on heading there with my son soon and doing some hammocking

[@Hudson-ww7js]

Sounds like good fun

[@JonesysJourneys]

Perfect spot for a nice breezy hammock camp in the summer mate, enjoy! 🤙

[@madc355]

@@JonesysJourneys we didn’t muck around , we did an overnighter on Thursday night on that very same creek. We didn’t see any Koalas but we did have a 2 meter Goanna join us for breakfast . Had a great time and got some great Photo’s . Thanks for the motivation to get out there 👍🏻

[@AmandaMyOfficeBooks]

Enjoyed your style of photography and video. Makes you feel like your at the waters edge. You get a nice feel for the area. Don't know how you're comfortable with a tarp, camping Open? I like a tent myself. Will certainly try this spot for an overnighter..... the wild pigs are the only thing that would put me off.

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks Amanda! haha yeah, I do need to invest in a tent, but there's something about camping under a tarp or in a hammock. I love it! Also, turns out the wild pig noises were the mating calls of a male Koala!

[@AmandaMyOfficeBooks]

@@JonesysJourneys with this cooler weather, a tent is more comfortable. At least the Alton tarp would shield the tent from rain/dew. That's a relief the sounds were koalas!

[@scottbuckley495]

Late to your channel, but great vids! Any recommended spots for an overnight camp in the Northern Brisbane area. New to Aus and Queensland. Hope you make more vids soon!

[@hanrobb]

Do you need to make a booking for the campsite? Cool vid

[@surfclimbcycle]

Nice video mate - thanks. I know this track very well, it's interesting to see it from another's perspective. Looks like you have a pretty good bivvy set-up. All my times in Barney NP I've never seen a koala - good to know they're around. I did see a platypus once a few years ago, in Barney Ck (other side of the mountain).

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thank you! It's a great track, everything in Mt Barney NP is nice actually. Yeah I was pretty stoked to see the Koala, it was a first for me. Wow, a platypus, now that's a rare find! I've been around that side before to lower portals etc, so will have to keep a keen eye out next time I'm there! 👌

[@surfclimbcycle]

@@JonesysJourneys Yeah I agree, it's my favourite NP in SE Qld. There is a beautiful remote campsite I can highly recommend at Ballow Ck junction, and another at a spot called 'T Junction'. Both a long way upstream from Upper Portals, platypus was up there. I haven't visited Cronan Ck falls yet - your video reminded me about it, I'll def. go sometime this summer. BTW - that same magpie hit me one time, too! ha ha Cheers mate (sub'ed)

[@Th0rs0n0f0din]

Nice video mate. I’m actually pretty sure those pig noises you were hearing were the koalas believe it or not. Camped a bunch of times in northern D’Aguilar over the years always thinking the grunts were bush pigs or something sinister. Nope, turns out it was koalas. 😄

[@JonesysJourneys]

You actually nailed it! After releasing the video I found out it's actually the mating call of a male koala. It's a seriously weird sound to hear when you're all alone in the bush, sleeping on the ground under a tarp! haha

[@slicingsasquatch]

Those koalas can make a pretty loud grunting noise😁.

[@foxtonstreet]

Great video, thanks. Any chance you can link to the map you used for this track?

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks Brad, everything you need can be found on the Mt Barney National parks site. Other than that, I use Gaia GPS on my phone for more detailed topo maps.

[@bindilenard6078]

That was great to watch! Thanks 🙏🏼 excellent videography and very relaxing. Where do you get the dehydrated meals? Also, the waterfall was amazing. Great to see water flowing. 🥰😊👋🏼

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks Bindi! 😀 I just get the dehydrated meals as I need them from Anaconda. I know it's probably cheaper to order in bulk online, but I always find myself rushing into the store last minute to pick one up. 😂

[@aquamonkey69]

@@JonesysJourneys oh great. That’s good to know. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@stuartdenigan7251]

Great video. Which car park did to park at? Is it accessible to 2wd? Do you use any tracking app to record your walks? I want to fit some of these bush camps but never now where to start or what’s accessible to 2wds Thanks

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks Stuart! I can't remember exactly what carpark I started at, but it's the park used to access all of the Mt Barney summit tracks and it is 2wd accessible. I use an app called Gaia GPS to research and record all my hikes, it does the Job for me. There's a bunch of other resources that you can use as well such as aussie bush walking, all trails just to name a few. A great starting point is the national parks website, from there you can get a heap of info on hike difficulty, nearby campsites, and tail head access. 👌

[@swagging_sisters]

Have regular camped out that way before. Super keen to check this hike in spot though, how long did it take you to walk out there from the carpark?

[@JonesysJourneys]

It was a great little spot. It's only about 3.5km to the site and it's pretty easy going. All up over the 2 days to the waterfall it was roughly 12km.

[@RichardJBrownAU]

When are you doing another trip! Hurry up! Get out there!

[@ADVENTUREISMADE]

Another great video mate, filming skills are excellent! Look forward to the next one, atb, Matt 👍🏻

[@JonesysJourneys]

Thanks so much Matt, glad you like it! I'm very much looking forward to the next one too, I'm overdue for a trip for sure!

[@carolynharbottle-jj4rb]

It swoops people in spring

[@Branana2]

What was a name of the campsite you stayed at?

[@JonesysJourneys]

I can't quite remember the name off the top of my head, but it's one of the two along Cronan Creek at the base of Mt Barney.

[@dmplus2k]

Hi Jonesy, great video mate. Just wondering what boots you have on in the video, and if you find them comfortable on long hikes? My Solomon’s are about to die after many many years of loyal service and I am consider change to a more classic boot.

[@JonesysJourneys]

They're the blundstone 500 series. They're ok on longer hikes, although I initially purchased them as a camp boot but hiked in them because it's what I had. I have just recently purchased a pair of Solomon's and have hiked a few times in them and they're much lighter, grippy and comfortable. Having said that, I can't really fault the blundatones, they're a great all round boot, but the Solomon's are made for hiking.