NOT A FAN OF ALICE SPRINGS! Uluru, Lassiters Casino WIN and chilling in Alice Springs.

[@steve-marsh]

Got to say I found this absolutely fascinating! Loved the story about the river as well, they really need to start boat hire there :) Thanks so much for this video, I'm no fan of the heat but really fancy going here!

[@imsbvs]

Certainly looks warmer than Longyearbyen!!

[@christinehodge3608]

Very interesting video, enjoyed this,

[@Im-Brian]

After seeing the Longyearbyen video Steve im looking at taking a wee adventure there myself TY.

[@debshipard1664]

@@Im-Brian I am thinking the same. Looked lovely.

[@Im-Brian]

@@debshipard1664 Yes it looks stunning few days R&R

[@trinity1181]

No sunscreen is utter madness there

[@allanahquinn7277]

Love the relationship you have with Blair. You must be very proud of him 🇦🇺

[@BernieDean-d8n]

Just a little note for any travellers in Oz - ALWAYS wear a hat and ALWAYS carry water with you. A fine look around a very interesting part of Australia. Happy travelling.

[@WaveWatcher10]

@@BernieDean-d8n yes ALWAYS and try to avoid going out from midday - 2pm … mad dogs and E….. also carry sunscreen and Aloe Vera

[@stewartmurray5830]

Absolutely, sunglasses, hat and water. British people always dress inappropriately for hot countries.

[@AodhanP]

Thanks! Love the Channel Scott, and having Blair along makes it better.

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for sharing. So nice to be able to share this homecoming with Blair. He is creating his own memories.

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was class Scott. You both looked like you had a great time and well done Blair for his casino win. Those Ghan trains look immense!

[@listey]

What an awesome trip! On the face of it the itinerary seems quite unusual, but the beauty of Australia is that there's so much to see and do that almost everyone can come up with their own unique adventure and have an amazing trip. Looking forward to seeing the next installment :)

[@debrafleur5404]

Took my 88 yr old mother to Uluṟu in July and there were nowhere near as many tourists I love Uluṟu! Great vlog!!

[@Liam-wh6gs]

Love the content and never miss an episode. Nice to see you enjoying a holiday with Blair too!

[@SarahL-g1z]

amazing footage. Very endearing that you check in with your son to see if he is having a nice time. It’s a privilege to spend quality time with your dad… sometimes we only realise that when we’re reminiscing. Your a star and it’s admirable the effort put into the vlogs💛

[@CriticalityIncident]

I've never travelled with my parents as an adult, and now it's too late because my dad has alzheimer's disease and my mum can't leave him alone for days to go travelling. Therefore, watching you and Blair travelling together is just great. It really puts a smile on my face. 🙂

[@gzk6nk]

We travelled on The Ghan a few years ago, Alice to Adelaide Gold Class, and it was wonderful! There were some folk climbing on Uluru then (2017?) but it was frowned on. We got up at 4am to see sunrise on Uluru - it was magical! We also had an outdoor evening meal in the bush near Uluru with an astronomer pointing out the wonders of the heavens under beautifully clear night skies. The old Telegraph Station in Alice is worth a visit, too.

[@markbibby3594]

I so enjoyed watching your video of you and your son Blair while having my meal and a glass of wine, far more entertaining than anything on TV keep up the good work, thanks so much

[@joanneturner4674]

Can't wait to see Perth lived there in the 70s went back in 2004 ❤

[@ianhicks619]

Whilst I'm never going to get to Australia now, it's great to see how others perceive the country from their travels and I thank you for sharing your trip on this channel. I am enjoying reading your book immensely; so again thanks Scott.

[@lynn47001]

Always go out with a hat and preferably Polarised sunglasses. When I told my optician I was going to Australia this year he wagged his finger at me and said get the best sunglasses you can afford preferably polarised as the sun is very damaging to your eyes there because of high UV. So I did! Loving these videos by the way!

[@listey]

It makes me so nervous seeing you walk so close to long grass with all the snakes in remote Australia!

[@simonkevnorris]

Ah, "she'll be right, mate"!

[@thomaswilson1312]

This was a great video guys. I flew to Ulluru from Alice in 1992, and stayed there overnight with yours to Ulluru and the Olga's. It was expensive so you were probably better to take a bus. But it was breathtaking

[@rogertemple7193]

Great to see more of your trip to Australia especially to Alice Springs Uluru and Lassiters Casino have a great rest of your trip take care and thank Scott and Blair.👋🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@plugsocket9432]

Ayers Rock.

[@CherylRayment-d9y]

It was lovely to see you and your son together.

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

Yay! I've bought your book to take into hospital with me soon! I need a quiet place to read it uninterrupted. I'll think of you. Love this film, thank you 🎉❤

[@Elizabeth-gt4df]

I was there in 85 and climbed it,absolutely terrifying glad I did it !

[@HighStakesPokerReplays]

Super video❤

[@john07973]

Good stuff 👍

[@WaveWatcher10]

Love the Chico Roll inclusion! Uniquely Australian

[@simonkevnorris]

I'd forgotten about them having left Perth for Europe in 1989. At this year's Bathurst 1000km touring car race Chico sponsored one of the teams. I was wondering if it was the same thing and sure enough it was.

[@avikingman]

Wow KZbin videos have been so interesting. I have only been to Sidney and Tasmania. The first time I was in Sidney was on my 21th Birthday. I was working on a cruise ship. I will never forget the arrival to Sidney with this fantastic bridge. Greetings from Oslo Norway.

[@alexoh9671]

If you are still in the country and passing by Melbourne, let us know fans and happy to get you a beer! Big fan

[@cranefly23]

Thank you for posting this. I’ve visited Perth and Queensland, and really enjoyed it, but you have saved me the time and expense of visiting Uluru. It really does look commercialised and awful.

[@amandafraser2512]

I've been lucky to travel all over Australia and the one area I wouldn't recommend is Alice/Uluru. A long, long way for not very much. I principally remember three things about the trip: a visit to the Flying Doctors Clinic in Alice due to an aggressive (suspected spider) bite; poor, drunk Aborigines clustered on the Todd riverbed and the folly of watching people climb Uluru despite the fact that it's a sacred site and doing so was incredibly disrespectful. Looking at the volume of buses now, tourism has exploded rendering the whole experience even more unpleasant.

[@heatherhoward2513]

Of course it's a long way, it's a big country. Uluru should be visited with lots of time to spare, an open mind, and your own transport. You people who go around with your eyes and eyes closed to your surroundings really annoy me.

[@amandafraser2512]

@@heatherhoward2513 Perhaps "you people" don't have sufficient funds to drive hire cars almost a thousand kilometers to then spend an indeterminate length of time hanging around in order to get the best out of the experience.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always, great scenery!! Hope all is well, take care

[@Max-je1sn]

Awesome video. Thanks

[@jeannellies4778]

Hi Scott. I loved watching your epic 'End to End' journey and I have now bought your much anticipated book on the subject. Thank you for sharing this whole experience with us. 🙏🏼😁

[@bobbythomas200420032]

Hi Scott and Blair what another fantastic video of your time in Australia. Uluru Ayres Rock looked so amazing as does Alice Springs. Thank you for making this video.

[@geoffmower8729]

Wow Lassiters Casino I played in a band there in the 80s. 👍🏻

[@Andy-sj2dv]

Thanks Scott and Blair.

[@sarahhill5041]

Loving these Australia videos with you and Blair … thank you 😊

[@haj8579]

OMG Alice Springs is one of my dream travelling destinations, but it is unlikely that I will visit there in near future, mostly because of the cost. Thanks for sharing your experience in here!

[@paulgibsonphotography]

Great Video Scott

[@jacksberesford1037]

Brilliant video, ordered your book for my son's Christmas 🤗

[@calebmumby5803]

Thank you for sharing this scott

[@KeefsCattys]

Super adventure and much enjoyed watching . Safe travels Scott And Blair

[@captainkaos7696]

Really enjoying following the trip and vids, good luck with the book

[@davehoughton1306]

Just bought your book as a wee Xmas gift to myself, looking forward to reading it, great vid Scott.

[@ianwhite8115]

Glad to see you are coming to our great state of WA! You will love Rottnest, dont miss the tramway tour, well worth it. Kings park also a must. All public transport within Perth city linits is free.

[@ukdavepianoman]

Alice Springs definitely on my bucket list of places to see/visit - something about its remoteness I find intriguing. It's interesting how look of Uluru changes as you get closer to it. Quite a trip for both Scott/Blair. Nice win for Blair.

[@kbf6434]

I loved visiting Uluru! You could still climb it when I visited, but out of respect, I walked around it instead. Took me forever but I did it! Nice to see Alice Springs again too.

[@kbf6434]

Another thing about Uluru is that it changes color depending on the sun/weather/season. We actually got to see it lavender!

[@eamondevlin1860]

Fun factoid the flight path from Melbourne to Singapore goes over Uluru and is visible on a day time flight (assuming no cloud cover).

[@bowman7296]

We did the Ghan 3 years ago, can highly recommend it, did North to South, some if the stop off are really good especially the one at midnight to see the stars where we all got of the train to see them, which was fantastic.

[@bartonone2005]

Hello Scott & Blair!! This was a very interesting episode!! Lots to see "down under." You help me travel the world virtually!! Chuck in Northern New England

[@benwilson9150]

Wowed Scott you and your lad are brave to be just walking around the Alice, it has had a number of issues recently. Uluru is a lot further from Alice then most people realise

[@NGAF.]

Walk-a-mile Dundee..

[@harriscouwenberg139]

he is from Paisley

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

@@harriscouwenberg139 I think he's referring to Crocodile Dundee

[@Dazza19746]

No sunscreen no hat no sun glasses no water….. come on mate! And the boys from Saltcoats ! 🤷

[@kevinellis8869]

Great report, totally recommend your book - especially when watching the videos as well.

[@DavoDentetsu]

Glad to hear you're heading to Perth. Will keep an eye out for you.

[@Tatia146]

The baby face got lucky! Love the vlog so far.

[@oscars4107]

Ah those Wallabies remind me of being in the Isle of Man 😂😂😂

[@janeldunn65]

I’ve got to say how much I enjoy your travels in fact a firm favourite… and a shout out for Blair dog he’s very dry 👍🏻

[@heathertruskinger6214]

I climbed Uluru back in January 1975, and our group pitched tents in a camping ground nearby. Alot has changed since then , so it was lovely to see it again today. Thankyou

[@plugsocket9432]

Ayers Rock.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

@plugsocket9432 ..yes, it WAS called "Ayer's Rock", all those years ago, but I chose to be mindful and use the Indigenous name.

[@geoff825]

@@plugsocket9432 Show some respect (and do a bit of research).

[@heatherhoward2513]

​@heathertruskinger6214 why did you climb it then, when the aboriginal people hated people doing it? And yes, aboriginal is the correct term.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

@heatherhoward2513 I was on a school excursion. Back then it was allowed. I respect that the indigenous peoples of Australia don't allow it anymore, and for that reason, I would never encourage anyone to do it

[@cathjollphotography]

Congratulations to Blair on his win at the casino. I hope he treated you to a beer with his winnings x

[@anitapresnell6403]

Loving your travels in Australia. I live in Melbourne, never been to Alice or Perth so it's great to go along with you. 😊

[@simonbaker6962]

Went on the Ghan in 2016. It was fab! Then LCFC won the league. Heaven

[@johnorrells3797]

I am not surprised you were worn out doing a day trip to the rock. I went there and stayed at sails in the desert. It took almost a day to get there from Alice.

[@MrCobo04]

Had three nights in Las Vegas on a business trip (like all paid for). Dragged to one if the casinos. First time. Dime machine. Fourth pull won jackpot! $11,300..

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic video Scott

[@tanweekok1]

Now in Vienna and just back from Bratislava but not the way you did it by walking. We came back to Vienna by the ferry. Will buy your book when I am back home in a week.

[@nickchomyk8284]

Was in Alice Spring a few years ago. It rained that hard that the river flowed and some roads were washed away. I was told that this was very unusual.

[@simonkeithpalgrave5766]

Really enjoy your content love all your travels.Watching from the UK

[@alisterhoult4795]

Thank you for the KZbin video.

[@Martycycleman]

Cheers Scott and Blair very good.😊

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

A great trip with you and Blair🖐🇺🇸

[@davidsargent2202]

loving the book scott

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Got to love the Emu war 😂😂

[@CristianTituRaicu]

Hello from Norway 😊

[@jacquihughes6172]

Great video

[@dianewood15]

Another excellent video Scott

[@garymcgregor7048]

Fantastic as always 😂

[@malcolm9994]

I was at Uluru last week. Super impressive !

[@myrabenson1603]

Cheers for another class video I stayed in Alice springs before departing on a real outback trip.to adelaid it was like a backpackers trip no fancy hotels lol.xxx

[@Ian-Steele]

Thanks for the tour of Alice Springs and area. I always fancied taking the train, but I guess you’ll be flying to Perth. Don’t forget your sun hats and SPF50 cream when out in that sun.

[@BobTravellin]

Bought and read your book - thoroughly enjoyed it. Always fancied a trip to Alice - in my youth my ambition was to go to Ayer's Rock (as it was then) with a 6-pack of Swan Lager and see the New Year in on top of the Rock.....sadly it never happened, nor will it now.

[@christinehodge3608]

Very interesting video, enjoyed this, 😊

[@ringo7561]

I just bought your book...im looking forward to it

[@johnorrells3797]

When I was in Alice I visited the starting point of Alice Springs, the Telegraph station

[@janettesinclair6279]

My word, that looked hot and dry, especially the river! My cousin climbed Ayres Rock when it was still allowed. My favourite bit of film was the two galahs fighting, so funny. Blair will have to treat you to a small refreshment from his winnings, won't you, Blair? PS I have your book, Scott, that was some trip. I love travel books and have just finished it for the second time.

[@gregorylenton8200]

GREAT

[@barrygreenhorn9147]

Your videos make me smile Scott 😂 my dad was from Hamilton. I miss him..love to do what you do...coaches trains planes boss mate

[@davidoliver1169]

Hi Scott. Always love your videos so order placed for the book to read over Crimbo.

[@stephenjohn4837]

Australia has some of the most dangerous snakes on the planet. Walking along those trails like you did made me nervous.

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

Scott I have your book and it’s absolutely amazing and your videos of the journey just don’t do the book justice ❤❤

[@ceriedwardsjones8206]

I stayed in a hotel near One Tree Gap when doing a trip in the warly 90's it was a great trip., visited Uluru and at that time people could climb it.

[@sunburn1013]

I will definitely be ordering a copy Scott

[@Edward-G-i1c]

“ No white sand shoes. Us oldies understand the expression.😊

[@leebeattie4521]

Am sure Blair was playing hop scotch down that mountain path

[@nataliesmith303]

What did I learn from this video. Blair is lucky on the slots 🤑

[@birdsbodger]

Nice footage, not really seen Uluru up close. Blair has a nice interest in nature I've noticed, a good lad .

[@davidknox5929]

Monosyllabic tho' Blair.

[@soggymoggytravels]

I missed my bus back to Alice Springs, and spent a very cold night outdoors.

[@jaisabai4155]

Lasseter. There IS water in the Todd River at times. It even floods. There IS a lot to see in and around Alice Springs.

[@Kenny1977-b1j]

As you’d have figured out (incl from the prices), these days the Ghan (north / south…Darwin / Adelaide ) and Indian Pacific (east/ west….Sydney / Perth) are pitched at high end (and, often, older Gen) tourists - similar to the Rocky Mountaineer etc in Canada - with side tours, top drawer meals, fancy wines etc all included Locals don’t use them…much cheaper and quicker to fly. Fares are now as mad as you say… though can get about 50% less $ for a lower grade cabin booked way in advance ? Enjoy the trip…it’s a part of australia a LOT of Australians haven’t visited (until get to Grey Nomad stage of life, when the desire to tow a caravan burns strong) - it’s a long way from the southern cities where most of us live, the drive to get there through “empty” wears thin, and can easily “go somewhere good” (Bali, Thailand, Fiji…the usual Aussies hangouts) for a holiday for a lot less $

[@CricketEngland]

Did the tour back in 2019 just before they closed off the rock for climbing and has a night under the stars which was great as it was a lovely clear crystal night and we could see everything also got some aboriginal art work at the centre. But the 4 hour coach ride to Alice Springs was a long journey.

[@simonkevnorris]

Our family with another family drove from Peth to Adelaide in the late 60s / early 70s and then onto Melbourne. Our family of five had a For Cortina 440 and the other family (also five) had a VW Combi. At least we could move around a bit in the VW. I took a coach trip from Perth to the Australian F1 race in Adelaide in 1986. It was 36 hours to the Barossa Valley. We stopped for food stops and maybe a comfort break or two. The next year I caught the coach again but flew back.

[@nigelbetts3893]

Hope that you get to go on The Ghan in the future. The route that it takes now is different to the route it used to take many years ago. BBC 'Great Railway Journeys Of The World 🌎' took the original route back then in the 80's. Looking forward to your next Aussie adventure.

[@ManxAndy]

Great to catch the Ghan on its way through, shame it’s so expensive…..hope you do get to cross it off the list…..very similar to the reaction I had when I found out that the Whiskey Train in Scotland was £9100.00 for 4 nights and 5 days….😲👍🇮🇲. PS Book ordered , can’t wait.👍👌🇮🇲

[@Clivestravelandtrains]

Whiskey is Irish. In Scotland we call in whisky.

[@ManxAndy]

@ indeed you do, my bad.😕