PACKRAFTING the Remote Australian Wilderness

Join me for an epic 3 day packrafting and wild camping adventure with Mattsy (The Silly Swagman) and myself as we packraft down the mighty Shoalhaven River, NSW, Australia. An amazing trip exploring some wild and rugged country. Hope you enjoy.
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[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Make sure you check out Mattsy's channel, www.youtube.com/@TheSillySwagman Also, if you got some enjoyment from this video and would like to support the channel, please feel free to check out my Patreon, www.patreon.com/scottysgonewalkabouts

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate! 🙌

[@chambmattise1410]

Do you need to name drop the location ? Bad form mate. Somethings are worth keeping to yourself.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

@@chambmattise1410 Mate, I pretty much never reveal the location of my trips. But given this is a popular rafting river, most people who are into rafting will already know of it. Otherwise, it's very limited access so you're not going to get many people walking in there. I always get people blasting me for not revealing the locations, and the one tine I do, I still get people blasting me. I can't win.

[@chambmattise1410]

@@ScottysGoneWalkabout not bashing, just sayin. The south coast already gets inundated with blow-ins so anything to help with that is a win. The benefits of not sharing any location far outweighs sharing them ✊🏻

[@23Boggzy]

Which packraft are you using?

[@billcotton1551]

Not only was the content great on the river ,but the picture quality of the filming was crystal clear. Excellent ,worthy of television.

[@liamedwards7702]

Awesome video lads just as suggestion I used a surf board leash attached to my kayak and used Velcro on ankle end wrapped around paddle so can disconnect it when needed- saves being up the creek without a paddle as they say 🤣 paddle stays with the boat then at least 👌 epic quality video Scotty 👌

[@MrChalky723]

Last thing you want when you're in the water is that wrapping round you!

[@sonyavincent7450]

This was a joy to watch. You have no idea how happy I was when you found the blue paddle.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I have a pretty good idea 😅 Haha 100% would’ve made Scotty tow me all the way home. 😂

[@judyrobinson9556]

You gotta love a Scotty/Mattsy adventure. Mattsy just dives in and does it, whether he knows how or not. You guys hit some pretty good rapids, and what were the chances of finding Mattsy's paddle! Great wilderness area and nice drone shots. You and Mattsy are great adventure partners. Everybody needs a Mattsy.

[@hudzo7795]

Yep I absolutely love Mattsy too Judy

[@ThatKLRrider]

Epic vid, Shoalhaven River is in my backyard. Never knew the river was so beautiful upstream. Thanks crew, you guys are awesome 👍

[@DebOxy]

My backyard as well, I loved the drone shots, epic scenery 👌

[@cunningman]

Thank you so SOOOOOOO much for getting out there and showing us this beautiful country. So good to see and watch and take part in. I was completely 'Whooooooing' when you finally found the paddle. Also, that shot of the stones in the sand on the river's edge: perfection and bliss! You two lads play off each other well, and it's a delight to watch as an audience member. I find both yours and Matty's channels so much easier to watch. Adventurous spirits, and empathic men. You see nature without all the bullshit. A rare treasure in these times! 🙏

[@johnchecketts1732]

Gday scotty brilliant video mate with you and the swagman nice to see you both out again enjoying yourself,, take care of yourself stay safe mate

[@russelltomkins8925]

2 golden rules put a lanyard on yoire main paddle and always carry a spare fold up one

[@qksmith]

so good, we did that trip 25 years ago dragging kayaks down sewells point and paddled all the way to the dam,. but one of the best trips ever. a truely remote river experience not that far away. so good.

[@justinm5972]

Best bromance on youtube. Loving you legends, thanks for the after work kickback on the couch. Lopoks epic as usual. Cheers fellas!

[@mudgutzadventures436]

Awesome looking forward to getting home later and sitting down to watch this

[@Mitch624]

Scotty, mate this is up there with one of your best vids! I loved the photos at the end, what a great way to wrap up another vid! Awesome to watch, had a good laugh too! Keep it up legend, you are top shelf!

[@ewengillies9826]

Exactly my thoughts as it came to the end. Unbelievable scenery in this countryside Scotty. Yes please more of these mate. Bushyboy Oz.

[@greenhornet358]

Yep, photos at the end are a great addition

[@susanalbone5101]

This certainly was an epic adventure. Matsy never fails to amuse me. Last time he lost his GoPro. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@Lukeslittletribe]

Watching Mattsy stack and come a gutsa was the highlight of my day today 🤣 great video Scotty.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Special effects

[@Lukeslittletribe]

@@TheSillySwagman Mate I've seen how you cast a hand line ... similar to how you navigate a rapid 🤣 All over the shop.

[@TheSillySwagman]

@@Lukeslittletribe I’m a tree if I can 😂😂

[@thefloodtower4866]

you said it: an epic trip. one of your best. thanks.

[@petracollins8623]

Mattsy's got an awesome hat with neck protection, like the old African explorers bush hat. So excited to have another trip to watch. What fun.

[@TheSillySwagman]

I’m glad you liked it, Petra 😄 Certainly kept the sun from doing its worst on me!

[@ERIKOFFTRACK]

What an epic trip mate! Ripper video too. My packraft arrived a couple of days ago, absolutely frothing to get out there!

[@hikerinaustralia]

Great to hear you got yourself a packraft! Looking forward to your next video!

[@rodgeorge7244]

What a magic place Scotty I haven't been up that way for a very long time thanks for the memory.

[@packraftjamtland6369]

Really nice movie! Good photo and nice flow. Was really inspired and longing for our packraft season to come. Right now it's just dark and cold and all our lakes and rivers are frozen here in Sweden. Keep up the good work!

[@starypie9211]

Wow very nice nature beautiful people in this squad. I enjoyed watching this adventure. I love the sounds of the water. Great

[@halfsackmack7832]

Been following from the beginning champion and the vids have improved out of sight mate! Great adventures and great insight into our beautiful country! Keep up the good work mate 🤙

[@stevegreen2753]

Looks like an epic adventure. You guys work well together.

[@FishionFishing]

"two idiot's lost in the world Upper River wihtout paddle" 😂🤣🤣🤣 good Job bro

[@AllThingsOutdoors]

Hey @TheSillySwagman, tell Scott what they do to you in the army if you lose your weapon. You sure are silly. Love it when you go on trips with Scott.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha 😂 I genuinely reflect on my time in the Army after these trips and ask myself how I was actually a reliable soldier. 100% gear returned on discharge. My return to Civi life has taken its toll I guess 😂

[@Fiona_Chasing_Light]

This was such a great video. Looking forward to seeing Mattsy's take on the trip.

[@TrentRidley]

Fantastic adventure, thanks for taking us along lads.

[@nathanmannix5746]

Absolutely brilliant thank you for bringing us along for the ride and for showcasing and reminding us how beautiful this country of ours is and what living is all about, so good and so jealous lads!! Bloody awesome put a massive smile on ma dial cheers!

[@craigmooring2091]

A truly excellent adventure! Keanu Reeves, eat your heart out. 😜

[@mudeye5739]

It looks like Mattsy rolled in a 'hole' that forms as water goes over rocks, ledges, etc. You can keep paddling as you land in the hole to maintain speed or the low or high brace to counter the boat rolling. Nice to see you guys wearing your helmets.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Did not help that I had my feet draped over the sides like an idiot. 😅 That sounds about right though, thanks for the help, mate!

[@koshonispell6963]

Love the immersive quality of your videos, keep up the good work!

[@jumpinallans]

Great vid mate. Relaxing watching, beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.

[@DebOxy]

Just spent 4 days up there myself, the water was perfect, water dragons every where, Wonga Pigeons calling and the weird Catbirds meow in the afternoon. This production is a 5 star Scotty, you excelled and the drone footage epic showing how beautiful the upper Shoal is. You have to do more with Mattsy, you work and play well together 🤩

[@Greenboipapi]

@@TheJoshywoshybumbleb to force you to do your own research and find it

[@DebOxy]

@@TheJoshywoshybumbleb he does say where it is, just not entry or exit locations, do the research like Scotty does, make your own path and adventure. Locals to Scotty know where he is most of the time. We all did the same research at one time or another, but we will mostly never promote locations as some areas are sensitive to heavy human traffic. Social media is a wonderful thing to show our beautiful country but it has also been devastating to hidden gems. I am all for staying mute on directions.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

@@DebOxy Thanks Deb. Glad you enjoyed it. It really is some special country.

[@jacobcriss2020]

Sweet video. When the Layup instrumental came on, knew it would be a fun one.

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for the video…that was quite the adventure…beautiful views on that river…you throw a nice fly …stay safe and take care !!

[@shaddonaghue]

Well guys what an awesome trip, the effort to film something like this is really incredible and thanks for doing that and sharing it with is 👍👍🤠

[@DaveMacsCamp]

Amazing trip!! Incredible scenery !

[@spacejumanji5266]

The drone work in this video is spectacular, really adds the majesty to your videos keep it up!

[@neilmorris446]

Excellent video the camera work is brilliant 👏

[@tleej26]

What an awesome adventure 😃🏕🇳🇿

[@okluge85]

Far out, you're such an enjoyable bloke to watch. Your videos are something else. If you're ever out western Sydney, I'd love to buy you a beer :)

[@hanksbud2544]

Beautiful country, and great drone shots. You you for taking us along.

[@housepark]

Another great vid Scotty. That Mattsy is a classic! I'm glad he didn't lose his gopro again! 2 totally different characters you 2 are. Cheers Parko 😎🤘

[@SamClarkPhoto]

What an awesome adventure! Great company and incredible scenery!

[@johnwayne8475]

What a beautiful adventure, thanks for sharing it with the world

[@jesswilson366]

Stunning. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you had a fantastic trip.

[@JasonMcCann841]

Deadly! Thanks for taking us along.

[@daver.236]

Excellent adventure! Thanks for sharing.

[@HeandIare1]

Beautiful trip, thanks for sharing!

[@gigi3242]

Beautiful video, as always, thank you. May you and yours have a lovely holiday.

[@shamansteve4265]

So cool. I am in. Thank you for sharing.

[@_Caffeine_1]

Ahhh been hoping another banger would come out!

[@unfi6798]

Australia's Wilderness...definitely the best of the best.! Great show as alsways bud. Stay safe for the New Year.

[@anthonyeaj]

Unreal Scotty - Thanks for this amazing video. Kudos for the effort you put in and quality you get out!

[@charlie-charles]

Exceptional peace of art! Storytelling, shots, music, everything. True adventure! Keep doing what you're doing cause your work is keeping people dreams alive! 👏👏👏

[@themulveycottage]

This looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing! 🙌✨

[@PollisianNomad]

Господи, як гарно там на Австралійщині❤

[@Flutterbyby]

Looks so fun! ❤❤❤

[@AspenandEmery]

Wow this looks like so much fun! Certainly an adventure you won’t forget! The landscape is amazing as well, you did awesome capturing it!

[@lysan1445]

This was epic! Wow!

[@ShazBookOwl]

Thank you Scotty and Matty - You always take us further up the Shoalhaven River than we've managed to get on our own. It's one of our favourite wilderness places to visit. Was very happy to see that you recovered Matty's paddle - that would've been a bummer otherwise. And I remember when he lost his GoPro... Absolutely stunning drone footage - of a truly magical place. Thanks for sharing.

[@toddvogelsberg2355]

enjoyed it as usual! looked like an epic trip! ive never used a pack kayak before i bet it beats the heck out of dragging a plastic one around, you dont even have to mount it up on top of your vehicle!

[@janetwhite3768]

Love this one…..epic views and you all had fun and plenty laughs. Really loved the one 😊

[@paulgoodall_]

What an amazing landscape. Never knew the Shoalhaven River looked like this. Saving this one to watch again tomorrow on my TV on a bigger screen.

[@xanxibar8451]

Banger Video

[@zbigniewrzepecki8105]

Awesome mate

[@andrewhorwood1058]

Such a beautiful place and adventure. In Canada we've heard about your epic floods but I was amazed to see the heights they reached on those river banks, as evidenced by the trees, sand and flotsam.

[@sharongreaves759]

Great episode, beautiful scenery. Love your content 👍

[@jonnywestmoreland3230]

What an amazing trip!!!

[@PedroThai]

great stuff scotty enjoyed the vlog mate, beautiful country and the awsome river, cheers

[@kimberleybruce39]

What an epic adventure! 😍

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Enjoyed that one a lot. Thanks Scotty! I know how much work goes into creating these videos.

[@alfatherxb6531]

Always brings me joy to watch your adventures brother. Sending blessings from the UK 🙏 keep doing you 🤙

[@rikkim4818]

The best video ever u guys. 😊

[@cullumstirling]

Awesome job man. Love trips like that. No crowds.

[@trentkrikken9873]

Awsome viewing Scotty thank u.

[@Max-lf4br]

came back from a week of hectic weather up in mount kosciuszko and tested positive for covid, watching this trip has given me even more ideas for my next trip with mates. Have a good one Scotty, you make some amaizing content!

[@richardeljay]

Superb. Great content. Great footage and editing. Inspirational stuff.

[@CraigHenneberry]

Epic trip gents! High entertainment value 🤠

[@ashleywhite8620]

Beautiful!

[@HariKristiyanto]

Great, love Austalian landscape ❤

[@KhlaBaiTong]

So amazing

[@silverstatenomad]

That looks so fun.

[@thedailymindset]

Epic video Scotty. Really liked the rafting, drone footage and the pictures at the end. Well done.

[@grillo58]

Scotty, one of your best vids so far. Great format the narration was perfect and the photos at the end were mint. Keep it up mate.

[@bryanoconnor4168]

Great videos Scott....I'm a fan.

[@epologies]

beautiful scenery, challenging adventure, impressive.

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely fantastic work my friend, this looks truly breathtaking! Love it, your presentation of Australia 🇦🇺 is so unique and picturesque!🔥🔥

[@LostLakes]

Gorgeous. Great trip vid Scotty

[@eileencrabtree411]

Looks like an awesome trip

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Thanks Scotty

[@Thehonestruth]

What a lovely video to watch. Got a laugh too 😊

[@redwatts9535]

That is the most awesome natural beauty vid I've seen in a long time!

[@davef5916]

constantly improving!! stunning video. Good spot on the oar.

[@Paddeltroll]

It's always a joy to watch your videos! Greetings from Germany! 😋

[@StefanHaworthNZ]

this looked like a fun one!!

[@crazy10822]

Great stuff!!

[@frumencioreyes4654]

Excelente video, muy divertido y emocionante. 👍

[@henrygriffiths102]

Absolutely brilliant footage of the Shoalhaven River, love those drone shots. Reminds me of trips down the Warburton by Rex Ellis year's ago. Not the scenery but the journey

[@thorn936]

Stay safe and Happy Holidays mate!