Rare Discovery Found on Gold Prospecting Trip

There has never been an easier and safer time to explore and see our wild places than right now.
And on this video we’ll do exactly that. Im heading into a new area to explore and prospect for gold. Every indication is telling me there should be good deposits along the river, so I’ll be travelling 20 km downstream and testing along the way.
#gold #goldprospecting #nature #discovery #tasmania

[@ianmoone2359]

Looked like a river gauging station to me. Seen a few here in West Oz over the years. Rivers commission can calculate river effluction volumes, annually by monitoring summer & winter peak flows etc. That’s how they decided where to build hydro dams in Tassies case. Sometimes they used to build V notch weirs on smaller tributaries - often they make good trout fishing ponds above the weir. Layer the water authority here started pulling the V notch weir walls out in case they were impeding recruitment of native minnows & lampreys etc. Can’t be too old Rob as it has a solar panel on it.

[@markbroomhall2706]

Tasmanian rivers and water supply commission used cable cars across rivers to measure annual flow in a river to ascertain potential water availability for a potential hydro dam and or possible diversion to irrigation part of the Strategic Water Information and Monitoring Plan, Tasmania

[@cordellkent4790]

Thanks Rob! Another awesome adventure on rivers and streams I will never get to see with my eyes. It’s so wonderful how you discover the most amazing things. Some people look, but you Sir - see. Rob Parsons for Tasmania! Vote 1.

[@terry8728]

That was a fun adventure! Thank you for taking us down that gorgeous Tassie river with you Rob!

[@jasonmalanders6591]

You guys are so lucky to live in the most beautiful and amazing and yet a place so peaceful and bliss from the bottom of my heart, thank you for making the video for us to watch Man I would love to be in Australia, Tasmania maybe one day in another life I’ll get my chance to explore outside the United States you guy you guys and gals be safe get some gold for me lol

[@jasonmalanders6591]

I bet if you take the metal detector you might find an underground bunker because if you stay at old, maybe older than you and then they get to use it for contacting Gold, maybe more than gold may be some prices damn there’s around there for a mine

[@peterhoy2098]

Just found I can put you on the big screen TV. Now this is good entertainment 👍👍

[@Rob.Parsons]

That’s how it’s done, make sure it’s in 4K!

[@SimonHenstridge]

Hey Rob I not long ago moved to the west coast I love your channel my partner and I are going to go and visit alot of the sites you have shown thanks so much for getting out there, your channel has so much information on what's in our back yard THANKS mate, can't wait to see your next video 😁👍

[@Rob.Parsons]

Please don’t let parks and wildlife see this they’ll lock me up 😂

[@SimonHenstridge]

@@Rob.Parsons love your work mate your secrets safe with me lol hope to see you on a trail one day with my parks pass lol

[@judithtaylor6916]

Stream Gauging by Dept of Natural Resources. They dont need to physically visit any longer due to the solar panel and most likely internet us plebs cant access.

[@Silligoose501]

Every time I would walk in the woods there was something to find. You, sir, find the BEST things! Glad that it's warming up for ya and ty so much for taking us along.

[@MrBillK1961]

You live in a beautiful country! I live in NW Oregon USA at about 45 degrees North. Very similar to Tasmania, but the plants are different, no man ferns, but plenty of little boy sized ferns. It rains here 9 months of the year. I love the videos you produce, you’re keeping me young! Thanks Rob!

[@andrewwilliams3897]

Hi. Just scolling through comments. Just a interesting thing they are starting to discover. Tasmania was once attached to North Eastern North America. Another super content before Guanda. Interesting show on KZbin from ABC Australia, that explains it. Don't mean to bother you, just thought it may be something you find interesting.

[@andrewwilliams3897]

Sorry, make that North Western America.

[@jameshatton4405]

@@andrewwilliams3897 he maybe didn't find your comment interesting, but I sure did! So don't ever feel like your bothering someone explaining something. Your ability to provide insight into what another person's interests might be....... That's a rarity I'm finding? Most people are more concerned with self that they don't even entertain the thought process of wondering what someone else might enjoy? It's so rare that I feel compelled to write this response to tell you. Thank you. The world needs more people like you sir

[@andrewwilliams3897]

@@jameshatton4405 Your welcome

[@JoshDK-]

Great to see your still creating content mate

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks mate I’ve got a bad habit

[@garrettmillsap]

​@@Rob.Parsonsnot a bad one to have!

[@scottclark8865]

The flying fox reminded me of the start of the track to frenchmans cap when i was 15 nearly 40 years ago, great content Rob, keep it up mate

[@65thebluehawk]

Another fine adventure Rob. Thanks for bringing us along. I have watched a lot of your videos, one thing I have noticed is I have yet to see you build a fire any larger than is required for cooking. These jokers should really get off your back, you have always shown so much respect, they should do the same. All the best mate.

[@jameshatton4405]

100% agreed!

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

You take us to places we would never ever see, we follow you on all these trips as we love what you do and how you do it, the scenery is always stunning, cheers Rob stay safe and have fun.

[@benderandxing]

Another great film. Can’t wait to see the sequel with the history of that contraption! Keep fighting the good fight. Xing

[@REELRANDOM]

The film in 4K and crystal drone footage is really good Rob!😀

[@Rob.Parsons]

Thanks Issac! I've been enjoying filming all my new videos in 4k. Glad you appreciate them!

[@dennisflemming826]

HEC flying fox . Survey team I have seen douses of them , look up more often! Cheers

[@idaho2ndgens240]

You comment about being " a man of my word" was refreshing. I am sure your wife knows that or she wouldn't have married you. That concept is what the world needs more of. Thank you for keeping on the mission.

[@marklikesit]

Another fantastic video Rob. You should be paid buy the Tasmanian government for promoting this beautiful land mate.

[@benjovi7007]

I just started watching you a couple of days ago and I have enjoyed every second of you videos . so thank you very much .👍

[@stevefairchild3337]

Dang those rapids looked cool. That one rock looked like a 3 foot drop. Sorry I'm in USA don't know metric. In book a white water ride beats looking for gold. Gold is a labor of addiction that ride you can't buy and its pure adrenaline. That boat has really impressed me. Rob I do like all your postings, the scenery is the best and I like your narrative on the trips. I float the river here in my canoe. Colder than crap here now. Keep these videos coming you got my vote. That zip line was.a cool find,; I want hear what's it four. That wide path did you walk that for a bit. I wish this stuff was around the corner from me I would join you for a snoop at things.

[@liamsaunders7851]

Love it as always Rob!! Thanks for bringing us another masterpiece and epic adventure!! That pack raft looks like the goods!! Keep smashing it up champion! Appreciate all you do mate! -Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿

[@treasuretom13]

Sweet Lord that is a beautiful area, cheers Rob! 🌿🏞️

[@Rowdy1969]

Really enjoying your Tassie exploration videos Rob. Having been to Tassie four or five times myself your videos make me jealous. What an amazing and beautiful place it is. Thanks for keeping me entertained. Cheers, Rod Neibling, Coolum Beach, Qld.

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Nice sharing Rob, definitely be cool to check out the old cable car and why it was used. Thanks for sharing your passion with us. The people of Tasmania should put you n Levi in charge of parks n wildlife. You two have done more as showing Tasmania from from foot side then those lefties have ever done. And I am sure peoples would prosper from you endeavors. Beautiful sharing 😅

[@michaelbrown6241]

Most likely a rivers comission gauging station from the 70's used to determine water flow suitability for dam projects.

[@paultognoni]

I just had to fast forward to the discovery haha. Wow discovering lost history, definately one to later explore more thouroughly. OK, will go back to the start now 😬 👍happy birthday my daughter!

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Thanks again Rob for the video. In 2 weeks I will be flying down to Tassie from Queensland where it is 34 degrees and about 90% humidity. Bring on the fresh air, can't wait!

[@danielelliott3963]

Rob Tassie has always been on my to do list for the Forestry. Your videos inspire me to do more. Camp, fossicking, try find old long forgotten places. Will definitely let Tassie tourism know to thankyou

[@danielelliott3963]

Bcos if they don't thank ya, will have to come back to Tassie to rid your state of some dead wood

[@tazyt3388]

yeah curly that was awesome bro

[@annagray4208]

Fabulous again Rob. What a gorgeous country we live in. Thank you for all your work.

[@KevinAxt-om5on]

Really enjoyed that. Find it interesting that Tasmania has so much tannins in their rivers. Pretty cool discovery with the cable car also. Be interesting to know what you find out from your research.

[@USAsportsmanIdaho]

Rob what you found with the cables and cart was a hydrology gauging station. The measuring scale attached was part of system to measure water depth at consistent intervals and a water flow device would measure water speed to determine cubic meters of water the stream flows annually. The cable attachment on the far bank would just be an anchor point to enable the cart to be suspended above the water way. Hope this helps.

[@markusruttgers2044]

Nice to see a new Video. Best regards from Düsseldorf Germany

[@theinvasivespecies1119]

That would be so fun. I'd fish and prospect. That railcar was an outstanding find.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Awesome ep to a cracking spot, There is something like that over Marry River in QLD it measured the water flow in the floods .

[@CrTopher_]

OMg I need to know where that cable car track goes and why!!! Don't keep me hanging. Awesome video mate thanks 🙏👍

[@robynking-oq7kc]

That was so picturesque.

[@jackojeep8276]

Awesome quality footage as always👌👍

[@robertbanks8076]

Great little trip Rob, you are making me homesick. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@SuperLaplander]

Cheers Rob. Very nice film and coll find. Them rubber boats seems like good fun.

[@bobclark4994]

Great fun paddling. That cable system was put in for a reason!

[@5161estel]

Thank you for taking our family on this trip with you, we loved it❤

[@debbiemingins4217]

Thanks so much for another spectacular view of what Tassie has to offer you may not have found gold but what you share is gold to your viewers😊

[@isotechimages.9130]

From where l sitting looks like Ryan sent you a Alpacka Mule, great rig to get you downstream.

[@SirRamone]

I wonder if it was built by hydro to monitor the river and see if its dam worthy ?

[@rodgeorge7244]

That was an amazing find Rob that would have cost a lot of money to build the track and and the cable car set up maybe you could do a vid walking that track to see where it goes to love your work mate.

[@Kenneth194]

Thanks Rob. Another epic adventure, while there was little gold the scenery was amazing. Your videos take us to parts of the state that I can only imagine and will unfortunately never see unless it’s via this medium. Keep up the good work.

[@richardwalsh5570]

You paddle the raft like Boss 👍

[@ervinslens]

What a beautiful filming and editing my friend! Your channel is completely different level!

[@Davebart1961]

I said to my wife that I wish I was 30 years younger and be able to do what you do. Love your videos mate.

[@laurafoster297]

Absolutely loved it Rob, BUT... We needed an Erin reaction vid to those rapids after the ending 😂😂😂

[@hayesdesign1]

You sir are a legend.. My folks love watching your channel and i catch a few while hanging with them. In a world of dread you are some great light Good work buddy

[@jameswoggoms]

The Rivers and Waters board had sites all over Tassie. Some were just rain guages set up in middle the middle nowhere. The cable ways were to measure flow. I'm not sure if the one was still across the Franklin River at Fincham's Hut when you were there. Have a photo of us in that one in the middle of the river.

[@justachipn3039]

That was a fun ride Rob... Thx for the memories. 🌵🌵💀💀👍👍🌵🌵

[@shoveldoggermafia]

Excellent Rob. I really love your care and caretaking of our natural wilderness. I have learned more about caring for the land from you than any of those cunz at NP

[@michellepratt902]

How Blessed are we 😊 Always magical 🤩 Thanks Rob✌🏽

[@thylacinenv]

Stunning photography, thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@N0SAjREkLaw]

What a find, think I would've stayed another night just to go search that whole area around the flying fox.

[@Whiterabbit42]

Rob it was nice to see you pushing through mate, Bloody Legend. Nice to hear mention of “THE WIFE” too, we’d been seeking a hint that was all still amazing. Love the video

[@briangill4000]

Think the solar panel makes it less that 50yrs old.. The panel or battery may have date stamps. Interested if you ever find out the origin.

[@davidwoodfield8010]

Cracking adventure Rob.

[@robertsweney3260]

Great video ! thanks for taking me along on the adventure ..............

[@bobbailey4954]

New modern world explorers you a very fortunate man to have a place near your home to explore and a family that supports your efforts

[@joshuabalaam6356]

Amazing find mate! Glad to see you found it I wanna no more about that.. definitely was build with a purpose and was built to last why hasn't it been used in decades.. what happened!? Let us know we're scratching for more info!

[@loisevans1970]

Snk you for the adventure. Cheers

[@lithiumvalleyrocksprospect9792]

I'm only up to the intro and already in awe. Rob, you do awesome work... please keep exploring Tasmania as well as yourself... because if this is the result of a the last months then amen 🙏👍👍👍... Go hard brother

[@PackRaftAustralia]

Nice edit! Good to see you getting out there in the Mule! Misso will be happy to see ya rocking a PFD + Helmet out on the water too 👍. Interesting find with that old cable way. Keen to hear more on the backstory of it if ya find any. Keep exploring mate 💪

[@roybutler5802]

Awesome trip Rob. That new raft of yours looks awesome. Always struck about our(nz) west coast rivers and forests are very similar to Tasmanias. Cheers for sharing your journey. Love what you show us

[@paulcallicoat7597]

Yes,like trying to put you to sleep on a lazy float down stream and then putting you into a narrow gorge and trying to drown you.I'm thinking the White Salmon River,Klickitat or the Lost River,Paysayten Wilderness are 2 examples .

[@lachlanparkinson7808]

Love the moments where you find something unexpected, and watching you put the pieces together to learn the hidden stories.

[@davidwebster5258]

Another great adventure Rob,keep up the good work. 👍

[@supersonicdevin3212]

I cannot get over how lush and beautiful the landscape is there. Thank you for sharing!

[@connifilteau2678]

That's as close to white water rafting as I'm getting, ha....great fun. Yes helmet and lifevest. Cool river chair lift, looks like that water can rise high....Thanks for the trip.

[@geoffdean3532]

Loved it Rob.

[@OpenSpaceWellness]

Another fun adventure! Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

[@hikewithmark]

Love the video ‘as usual’. Your vid’s are such critical work that needs more recognition. Your vid’s provide many with a calming and educational escape from there every day busy schedules. Keep up the incredible work you do Rob!

[@binks7988]

Great vid Rob. Takes me places i cant get to.

[@vinnie42ful]

Great adventure rob, keep them coming legend 👍

[@ballerferguson8695]

Love the video bro keep up the adventures

[@davidfrench507]

Another journey, thank you Rob.

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

Yet again you nailed it Rob. Taking us with you is why I started watching you. I will never be able to see Tasmanian with my own eyes, so again Thank You.

[@69woof]

You got to love a mystery, was that flood level gauge near the trolly, have you found out any more about the cable car and road

[@ronnyandersen5521]

This is the most beautifull woods in the world imo, hope some day.........great as allways Rob. Best reg from Norway

[@sallytodd8722]

Great adventure Rob ❤ thanks for taking us along .

[@laurieboyle3338]

Thanks Rob. what a place to be.Really enjoyed this.

[@andrewbrewer2839]

Love your videos Rob. I thought you left your gloves at that first waterfall but they reappeared later. The magic of movies huh.

[@jennywoodhouse1546]

Really enjoyed this one showcasing the Tasmanian Wilderness

[@roberthokemusic]

Your videos are outstanding.

[@diggindeland3421]

Great show Rob. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us. going into Winter here in the US. hard to get out as much. Always Love your show. Keep up the good work. Happy Holidays Brother. Cheers!!!!

[@petertgold]

Great adventure, great video, the gold a bonus, take care and stay safe in that wonderful place.

[@garrettmillsap]

Love finding random out of place things

[@glendamears3618]

It's very beautiful there 😮

[@tedc7714]

Oh man this makes me think of all the hundreds of hours I've spent on the rivers. 50% of them alone. For over 10 years, all I did literally was work and fish the rivers. 14 foot big Jon boat and 15 horse johnson. Camp for days at a time and not see a soul. On vacation..

[@karenfrench4094]

Another breathtaking adventure Rob. My dad (85 years young) was talking about a flying fox just downstream from the Devils Gate Dam he utilised as a surveyor for the Hydro around 64 years ago. Potential adventure for you to find it?? He loved this film and it brought so memories back for him, so thank you for that. PS he said it was very scary and dangerous and won’t accompany you when /if you do 😂😂

[@suephanos7651]

That river was awesome, just cruising the rapids. It's great to watch. Thanks, Rob!

[@simsjef]

What a neat wild river ride and the scenery was just fantastic. Thanks for including us on your adventure.

[@wayneiona]

They had flying fox going across the little Henty river not far from the bridge and our swimming hole.60’s-70’s

[@hardyakka6200]

Fancy finding a flying fox set up in yje middle of nowhere. There are a few in my area but they are besides roads to be used in time of floods to get supplies into the homesteads on the other side. Glad you took your life belt off before you dived under. You would been wondering why you were bobing back up all the time.

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

Great Video Rob. Finding the cable car that went across the river. A real bonus, so many interesting things hidden out there. Mother Nature taking the land back.

[@BruceschultzAU]

Awesome Rob. I'm definitely interested to here more about that cable man. Cheers

[@Rogster559]

Awesome mate just absolutely awesome thanks for taking us along on this trip

[@petcuyvers]

Love your sense of adventures Rob. I was down Tassie last year but not able to venture where you go. So thanks and big Up for enduring your many challenges. Cheers Pete

[@sharonmalone8312]

That was some scary riding down the river,so glad you weren’t hurt. Beautiful countryside,your new find was awesome,the river must’ve been really high back when they built that.

[@peterlyall6789]

Nice to see you enjoying yourself doing some prospecting for gold in the West-Coast of Tassie and doing some pack rafting down a river plus what a cool find of some kind of "cable car"? in the bush. I can see another video coming about it the bush cable car and how it got there? Hopefully rob, you'll invite your best mate Levi on that one......Pete from Devonport.