PLATYPUS BEACH & KANGAROOS AT SUNRISE | ROADTRIP AUSTRALIA EP. 23 | We explore Mackay in QLD

Hey there! In this Episode we hit the Mackay Region and spend 5 days exploring what's on offer!! An area in central QLD that is sometimes overlooked by travellers as a mining or sugar cane town. But as we show you throughout the video, there is loads to do and we only just scratch the surface.
There is heaps to explore from inland gorges and rainforest campgrounds, to coastal escapes and beaches. We think you'll get some great info out of this and get planning for your next time through Mackay.
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It all started when…
In December 2015 we packed up and hit the road for what we thought would be a 12 month Lap of Oz. Fast forward 4 years and we decided to create a video series of our travels to show you all what it’s like to live life on the road!!

[@marionsquire2538]

Wow, thanks so much Its been about 12 years since I have been there and enjoyed this so much. Where my moms family was from and where my daughter and family live. Thanks so much. Loved this!!

[@thebigw3377]

Nice work guys better than all the crap on TV !!!!

[@TripInAVan]

The Big W thankyou🙏

[@jackandrews208]

Another awesome place to add to my bucket list of "must see" Aussie sights. Thanks for the work you do in putting these together and showing all the beauty our country has to offer!

[@TripInAVan]

Jack Andrews cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it✌️

[@alanjohnston243]

Thanks again for sharing guys, you are teaching your kids way more than any school these days would

[@sambulli]

100% agree with you mate, because they are responsible parents that's only why.

[@garymcaninch4360]

Great episode. Always informative and your family is living the right life. The children will soak up real history and learn to be confident independent persons. Good job and keep going. All the best British Columbia, 🇨🇦

[@TheCraig1953]

I would say that right people have been picked to showcase this area. Easy to watch and very informative. Well done guys.

[@TripInAVan]

Craig Bishop thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@zoezoe610]

Would be one of your best videos. Your little bloke talking about his pancake was beautiful and his excitement after the go karts, well done and thanks

[@anthonyhall7625]

The face after the drink 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@andrewb4556]

Hi you guys and family North Queensland ! You can't beat it. That's why i live in North Queensland.

[@brandonspain3483]

Awesome once again keeping it real one of the most relaxing episode, funny thing happened even my bull terrier watched this from start to finish my wife was really fascinated by the dog just chilling, I've been watching you Guys traveling for a while now and my wife is also now hooked thanks for sharing, watching the kids grow up is also a joy , its a real credit of how great you both are as parents anyway till the next episode love ya work living the dream.

[@TripInAVan]

Brandon Palmerteer thanks mate

[@davidofcoburg9279]

This is a great promo for the Mackay area. We need to get back there to see for ourselves. Thanks, Downunda - Melbourne

[@TripInAVan]

DavidofCoburg cheers mate🍺

[@johndunstan7003]

Home schooled kids speak so well.

[@stevennaday3294]

Thanks guys, once again you have taken me on a trip to another great part of this country.

[@TripInAVan]

Steven Naday cheers

[@DidiSch1]

Fabulous! We were up in Mackay for Xmas and New year visiting rellies - and visited 90% of the places you guys were at. It seems you guys missed going to the Whitsunday Gold Coffee Shop! They grow their own coffee. Watching your videos gives us a good idea of places we'd like to go to next time we are in Aussie. Keep up the excellent videos.

[@TripInAVan]

Deirdre Schulze cheers mate, bugger we missed the coffee shop. Love coffee!!

[@DrPuddie774]

If you 5 champions of a family don’t end up with your own tv show it will be an injustice. You five are magnificent. Keep on travelling.

[@TripInAVan]

DrPuddie774 cheers mate

[@danielratapu3436]

I love Jack's eye's talking about the waffles so big like they were gona pop out lol...😂🖖🏼

[@TripInAVan]

Daniel Ratapu he’s a legend that kid😂

[@aussieyowie8907]

You guys look like your having so much fun. Love how the kids are enjoying themselves so much. Great food & scenery! Another great vid from you guys. A pleasure to watch while I'm on my holidays.

[@sebwhittles7001]

awesome again guys love it it . PS Becs face was gold

[@peterb9962]

Great work, so much to see and do in the area, just one more place that needs a look. Excellent video especially with including the kids and how they enjoyed the food and places .

[@michaelcalleja4754]

hey guys that was a great episode thank you buddy i bought my third ford wild track may 2019 i went to horse power factory and fittedcthe upgraded turbo charger 35 % more efficient with 215 kw and 690nm upgrade I've now done 10k on it average 700k around town and 900 on a cruise without towing i know you like you upgrades im a painter so not advocating for hpf but turned my car into a lot of fun once again guys thank you for you tube videos michael

[@darrengregory6678]

Thanks again from the UK, stay safe

[@chrisstevens2663]

Jack love your little passage buddy you should get your dad to do a segment of you for the kids out there

[@Antons19891]

Great video guys with awesome narrative Justin. I was saying to Tania as we were watching, how great your children are, they are getting the best education and living a life that would be admired by many. Really enjoy how casual you all are on camera, good work guys. Take care

[@shelleymantach5904]

Great video.

[@waadventures14]

You guys are such an inspiration to watch, love chilling having a beer after work and catching your next episodes,

[@TripInAVan]

WA Adventures thanks mate

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

very nice.

[@brendanmerrett6242]

Cheers for another great video guys!!! You're kids are a hoot!!!

[@TheRaimo]

Good job, my wife just said maybe in winter we head north, see you are already influencing people.👍

[@intrepidtalesofaquirkygirl635]

Ooh I'm heading to Mackay tomorrow. I don't usually get excited to go there but now I'm so keen to check out some new stuff!

[@sambulli]

Fantastic guys. I love that you can pack up and just go. God bless and always look forward for your next adventure. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@arturbranco7300]

Hi Justin, you have a beautiful family mate. Nice chatting with you in Straddy yesterday.

[@KB-zd2mq]

I lived in Mackay for 2 years and did not even know that half of this was even around, mite have to move back, Loved it, again another ripper video.

[@TripInAVan]

K B cheers mate🍺

[@7411159]

Thanks heaps for an eye-opening sensationional video on Mackay and surrounding areas...

[@TripInAVan]

Philip Vaticano cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@ryanlamb8462]

Nice work guys! I live local in the area and good to see you didn't talk it up, really genuine! Love following your travels. Can't wait to have a yarn with yous in the future off the beaten track!!

[@alisonphilp7497]

That was awesome guys thanks

[@davidmedlyn7401]

Hey guys, we love your show and can't wait for each episode to arrive. One thing we feel we have to mention: snakes. Now you're over on the eastern states, you gotta look out for the Coastal Taipan, especially around sugarcane plantations (like around Mackay). The Coastal Taipan is the big brother of the Inland Taipan, the snake with the most complex and most venomous venom in the world. Especially with young kids around, you really should have a Snake First Aid kit and an emergency EPIRB beacon (with texting facility) so you can call the chopper. Best wishes, Dave - Avalon Beach Sydney.

[@deskennett4808]

What an amazing and interesting place to visit, you guys are the best👍👏🐨

[@joannewilson6847]

Great video guys. Mackay area looks lovely. Can’t wait to see and explore the area in the future.

[@kathrynruckman1283]

Really good. Congrats on the collaboration with tourism boards. You guys keep it real.

[@jadelaura2692]

hahaha Jacks a little legend :)

[@corlance86]

Another top episode guys well done! Justin mate you'll be out of gig soon, young Jack has got it covered now. 🤙 Great to see.

[@TripInAVan]

myte90 prado he’s a little champion

[@robpinter5431]

Fantastic, great video.

[@aidanvanweert993]

Your voice is like one of those travel shows,love it!! .Amazing video guys hope your all well :)

[@TripInAVan]

Aidan van Weert thankyou ✌️

[@sambulli]

Aiden is correct you do have good radio voice.

[@rezahussaini8513]

Hay mate i enjoy watching your videos

[@TripInAVan]

Reza Hussaini cheers mate, glad to have you along 👍

[@brettron87]

great vid. mackay born and bred so thanks!

[@WEEKENDSOUTDOORS]

Awesome as always guys, bloody hell Jack cracks me up aye, his a goer 👍🍺

[@sarahnading5436]

Fab !! 🏖⛱ on our list !!

[@deirdrefisher2773]

Love it! Well deserved guys.

[@garyezard7512]

Magic place guys 👍🍺🍾

[@colinmclaughlin9258]

Top video Guys andGirls, yes Jack needs his own highlight sections, thanks , now l going to have some snacks

[@DaveFinch435]

Hello guys from the Isle of Man !!! Wonderful channel and love the footage. Keep up the good work. Rich.

[@mattnicholls]

Quality time, thanks for sharing your experience 🤟🏻

[@TripInAVan]

Matt Nicholls thanks for watching

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

Looks bloody lovely up there!

[@BPReefer]

6:34 That Hawk wanted that drone.

[@KIRALYW]

Brian Pinard I noticed that too. Does that make us Hawkeyes? I’m more of a Hot Lips. M*A*S*H* joke. 😉

[@debra1070]

Love your videos guys! I think Jack will soon have his own KZbin series!

[@stephendimech7174]

Well done guys awesome show 🍺👍👍🍺

[@ianbray8687]

Awesome video Guys, Welcome to QLD - Gods Country. Great review on the waffles Jack, time to have your own channel Bud!

[@maxcole1961]

good work guys. great clip

[@809klglklgl]

Another awesome vid.

[@KIRALYW]

Breathtaking places you took us there my latest Leyland brothers family. Hope you had a good chrissy & saw the new year in with good health. Haven’t been up to Mackay since 1993. It is truly a magical part of the world. Thanks for sharing. Oh & Bec’s face was a classic. 😂👌🏽

[@debbiedonaldson5437]

Awesome presentation of the destinations guys you should hook up with more travel agents and do more vids your bloody good at it I’ll be on the road this year and I’m tagging all these places your showing hope your still on the road when I am would be bloody brilliant too me ya all and omg your kids are hilarious 😂 when he did his Lille vid I cracked up laughing what a cutie thanks for all your efforts Bec

[@TripInAVan]

Debbie Donaldson cheers mate🤙

[@hutchinsonsadventures4678]

Super cool place.

[@rohanbreayley1366]

Try a crumbed steak at the Pinnacle Pub next time, a full one feeds 3 🤣 I’ll bring our family for the adventure also. Thanks for showing some of what Mackay has to offer 👍🏽🌴🐚

[@zaibcomsianify]

Great👌🏼👌🏼 keep it up 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Great work guys!!!! We have only started going into info centres on family trips....its a must there is so much to learn about an area from the locals, many of whom volunteer their time:D Thanks for sharing your travels legends!

[@peterjohnson896]

It is such a hard life!

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good stuff guys, loved it. Cheers Steve

[@TripInAVan]

Mudduck's 4wd Touring cheers mate

[@gebi4pejo1]

More new places in old places to visit. Jack great commentary (sic)?👍🤣😂🤣

[@TheTapoutttt]

Yay!! My home town

[@skudtz]

Becs face what a laugh

[@1982sneak]

loved it

[@BunyipnAbout]

i agree with the comments left totaly. 👍👍

[@lillypiercy7307]

great one legends!

[@ewmism861]

I live in Eimeo, I'd keep the kids well away from the water just in case a crocodile takes them. Yes, there are croc's in them waters around Mackay down to Rockhampton. Beware !

[@noproblem2big337]

Great footage, great editing, your videos never disappoint 👍

[@TripInAVan]

noproblem2big thanks mate

[@Sam1976sam]

Nice mate 🤙🏻

[@dantheman5222]

Guys, so great to see small towns and what they have to offer visitors, many overlook small towns, your NOT!

[@nedkelly2864]

Good one guys this video made me want to eat.

[@gbsailing9436]

I always pass through there so fast when up that way and I've never taken the time to have a look around. Except for one time to stay in Sarina which was great. But thanks so much for doing this video because next time I am up that way (2020) I will definitely stay and look round Mackay. Love your work and 👍👍👍

[@mariomanestar4804]

Hey kids going up.

[@nzmarkb8713]

Great one guys, been hanging out for your next post since before Christmas Tell Jack he needs a hair cut, I keep confusing him for his sister😂😂 Thanks for the great vids

[@zaibcomsianify]

I liked your lengthy videos much more than this one.. (it could be other way around for other people)... but I still enjoyed the adventure video.. keep it up👍🏼👍🏼

[@stephenwade8093]

How long before Jack gets his own show,? thanks heaps for showing our great country.

[@moxy909]

That's it, I think I need to move to Australia

[@moxy909]

@@saltydog888 it was just a bit time consuming, still do the activities, but very rarely film them, maybe start again.

[@terrysmith1307]

Well that was awesome been to Mackay many times never seen those places your family is tops so full of fun love it

[@TripInAVan]

Terry Smith thankyou

[@christie6753]

Another great vid guys!! Was just wondering how you can afford to keep tripping around without working here and there?? Was just wondering as we are planning on going in the next few months and have a bit of savings but not sure how long it will stretch out

[@radams7184]

🎉 Happy Birthday 🎂 Billy 🎁 🥳 Bloody Great Vid Guy's 🥂 Cheers 🍻 Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺 Oi Oi Oi 🎆🎇 2020 🎆🎇 🦘🦘🦘 🎣🐟

[@mannycassar1214]

Hi buddy like your videos good job just one question the mark on your van above the tunnel boot is that from the barbecue or is that just dirt ?

[@lockaa_7763]

I used to live about a minute walk away from platypus beach

[@davidofcoburg9279]

Forgot to mention that I have sent the link to a few friends in the USA, I bet they will love it. Downunda - Melbourne

[@TripInAVan]

DavidofCoburg cheers mate

[@usernameavailableyay]

thanks for that. I have driven past here a hundred times and haven't seen any of this. Must say though, i would be a little concerned about crocs where you were swimming?

[@louiserenton9380]

No crocs in the swimming areas. Too far inland.

[@bmlittle6604]

Great video guys... uploaded a few days ago. Were you there in January?

[@TripInAVan]

B&M Little start of December mate 👍

[@paulclark1358]

Love your vids guys. So envious!! What’s the song at the very end?

[@bobbybayls30]

Mackay (rhymes with hay) after Captain Mackay okay :) so many pronounce it wrong :) I'm from a pioneering family that cut their farms out of the rainforest. Its the miners and other outsider newcomers who are sadly changing the true trajectory and historical pronunciation of the name. BTW enjoying your videos!

[@eddiesniktaw3280]

Following your awesome travels,your travels and adventures are so inspiring ,what do you do for funds though whilst on the road

[@michaeltrevor7485]

Love the videos guys , looks like your having so much fun.Just wondering what colour your BT50 is and if you would choose it again?

[@TripInAVan]

Michael Trevor it’s titanium flash and yep, love the colour!!

[@Jaahda]

wow.....quick work from Kunnunurra to Mackay! Took me months! No NT? Or Tablelands? Mebbe next time. Bin worrying bour u's in 'fire country'....How have u dodged fires?

[@Adam-uo7yg]

awesome videos mate just started watching!! would love to do this. what drone do you use?

[@dizzystj]

I lived in Mackey for 2 yrs and have to say it’s very pretty but no waves for surfing so I moved back home to jervis bay

[@markjvairy]

Dizzystj mate over at north wall when the winds been blowing SE for a couple of days , actually a good minute ride , also Lambert’s and dlolphin heads in a cyclone 😉

[@markjvairy]

Oh how cool , my favourite camping you tubers in my town , love it shame I didn’t know you where gunna be here 👏👏👏👏👏