RARE ORCA HUNT in Bremer Bay, Western Australia | Camping Offgrid in the South West [EP45]

#orca #westernaustralia #travel
Our most crazy animal encounter ever takes place in this episode but first, we find some offgrid camps along the South West Coast, starting at Starvation Bay. After a few days spent enjoying the calm turquoise bay in front of camp, an epic sunset spot and even a trip to the rabbit proof fence, we moved along to our next camp: Four Mile Beach in the Fitzgerald River National Park.
This camp was beautiful but unfortunately the weather didn’t play ball. Lucky we had just enough sun to squeeze in a dive and a hike to the top of East Mount Barren.
Then we finally hit Bremer Bay and while there were many beautiful beaches around the area, our main reason for visiting was to go on the killer whale tour with Whale Watch Western Australia. Not only did we see multiple family pods (around 70 killer whales) up close in their natural habitat, we also witnessed them hunt and kill a strap-toothed beaked whale. What made the hunt extra rare was the interference of over 100 pilot whales who charged in attempting to stop the orca and save the beaked whale. Watching this all unfold was truly one of the most unbelievable moments we will remember for the rest of our lives.
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[@ThisVagabondLife]

Wonderful views of the south west, and amazing but sombre experience with the orca hunt. Your narration of it was very good.

[@karavanningdownunder]

Wow guys what an incredible episode. I felt so emotional watching those whales do their “whale” things. Mother nature is truly remarkable. You must have felt so small alongside those big creatures 😅

[@takingwandaoutyonda]

I’m watching this from Bremer Bay, we own a semi permanent on-site caravan here (which I saw in your episode). It’s an incredible place! Funnily enough we live close to Starvation Bay (30 minutes) so I got all the feels watching this episode 😂 Have never done an Orca tour sadly as I suffer sea sickness and I’m just not game to risk it but loved your vision of it as sad as it was 😢

[@wayneramm7288]

Hey Sharyn Took us 4 trips to finally see Orca Hitting Bremer again this Easter Can’t wait for Reunion next year 😎

[@philandclarepatch6262]

Wow now that's an experience that you'll never forget! Tgx so much for sharing it with us too! And the other amazing parts of this section of WA! Phil

[@our.australia.trip.]

Glad you enjoyed it guys, thanks for the support as always 🥰

[@kenbowden3342]

Loving the trips your doing. Do you ever meet up with Sarah & Keelan?

[@robyndehavilland1609]

That was really hard to watch, but what an unforgettable experience for you, the ultimate whale watching experience.

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes we can appreciate it’s quite confronting but these things happen whether we are watching or not. We were just lucky enough to witness such an epic display of power and intelligence

[@robyndehavilland1609]

@@our.australia.trip.yes 100% ❤

[@michelleroberts9721]

Just discovered your channel guys and loved this video. Bremer Bay holds beautiful memories in my heart. The beaches are stunning especially in the NP where there are some amazing beaches and bays.

[@oliverdouglas9370]

Love watching u guys, I wished u put on 2 vids a week 😊

[@our.australia.trip.]

Thanks mate! We find 1 a fortnight is a great balance for us 😀

[@PhilBubner]

That was awesome, thank you so much for sharing

[@annapietroniro-widdeson4973]

Wow that's an amazing experience that's so much for sharing ❤

[@our.australia.trip.]

Thanks for tuning in Anna 😊

[@JohnPettienne]

That part of the coast is so nice. Love the Zone by the way. 😊

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes, its pretty picturesque! Thanks mate, we love it too 😊

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Such a awesome ep guys the Killer whales were unreel

[@our.australia.trip.]

They are the best, so epic.

[@fleurneumann8430]

What an awesome experience out to the Bremer Canyon regardless of the gruesome sight but many friends have had their trip cancelled due to bad weather especially strong winds so lucky to have a sunny day . But Im sure you enjoyed Blossoms Beach and the many other beaches around Bremer as well as the Canyon .

[@MerrilynForbes]

How lucky were you guys. We did the Orca tour 2 years ago . We got soaked and saw only one orca close up. It was so disappointing ☹️

[@brianmercer0113]

Wow, just WOW!

[@kevintreloar6577]

Wow some amazing images guy's ....sad for the whale....but a great experience for you that you will never forget..kev

[@our.australia.trip.]

Absolutely Kev. Thanks for tuning in mate 👍🏼

[@kaywright8041]

I have been watching you both for the last year getting ready for our lap of Australia we are now in our second week , and we could be your grand percents, and we could not do the things you have done but I know when you go to the places you have been , I can live some of the things I can’t do through your trips and will have some great memories from your experiences . So thank you both and enjoy and stay safe I will keep watching you . Kc wright

[@michellerust-jones497]

Thanks

[@fedswithful]

Did walk a bit of the Heakea Trail whilst in Fitzgerald River National Park, its one of the best walks in WA 👍 welcome back to the south west 😊

[@oscarsmitty]

great epp 👍

[@GNCAdventures]

Thank you for sharing your experience and journey.

[@our.australia.trip.]

Our pleasure! 😀

[@taringaturi6950]

Nature at it's best! That's awesome footage

[@damianvears4149]

That was great footage guys. Loved the Orca footage, which was extremely fortunate to capture. How good was that hill climb, looked phenomenal. How's the van going? Top stuff 👏 👌

[@our.australia.trip.]

Thanks Damo! We were so lucky, and to be on that side of the boat to capture and see it all first hand. Just incredible. Van is going awesome, nearly 10000kms on it. Just loving all it has to offer 🙌🏼

[@wolftiedemann-jh8wg]

Mother nature is beautiful yet it can be cruel at the same time. Lucky to get the footage, Whilst in Bremer Bay did you go to Peppermint Beach; it's another great beach in the area?

[@our.australia.trip.]

Thanks for tuning in mate. We were incredibly fortunate to witness this! We didn’t unfortunately, will pop it on the list for next time. I did have a look at it on the map but we would’ve been copping it from the prevailing winds. Next time 🤠

[@PaRko-Az]

Great to run into you guys at S&R ... looking forward to the upcoming eps ! #westisbest

[@our.australia.trip.]

Likewise Az! Thanks for saying Gday & giving us some great recommendations for the week 🙌🏼 West is definitely best 🤟🏼😁

[@danielpage64]

Wow wat an experience u guys got 2 witness

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes it was incredible 😱

[@danielpage64]

Yet again, I love your channel You both seem so genuine. I can't wait for the next episode

[@Travellingtutts]

Amazing experience. I think it’s going on my bucket list.

[@our.australia.trip.]

It’s a must do Lynn! I would put this above swimming with whale sharks, just need some sea sickness tablets haha…

[@Travellingtutts]

@@our.australia.trip. yes we’ve done the whale sharks and I was a bit sea sick that day. We like to eat naked ginger now to prevent ss. 🤢

[@susanmccusker5931]

What an awesome experience

[@our.australia.trip.]

It was insane. still can’t believe what we witnessed.

[@suesbent]

Wow truly amazing nature seen firsthand.

[@our.australia.trip.]

It will be hard to top an interaction with wildlife like that.

[@jonleeson1030]

Amazing video. Need the David Attenborough voice

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes, he would've been a good substitute!! The lady on the boat who was giving us a rundown on all the behaviour was like the female version though, so good 🙌

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Hi Brad and Hayley. Love your videos. I am about to put a deposit on the Zone Peregrin and I was wondering if you can give me an idea of what your loaded ball weight is typically? It would help me a lot in working out if my Land Rover can handle the weight. Many thanks.

[@ryanturner9457]

We have spent a lot of time around Whales here on the NSW/VIC Far South Coast and in New Zealand and have seen, heard and felt a lot of 'Whale experiences' but this hunt and 3 whale type experience must have been amazing and sad at the same time. Bremer Bay Orca trip is certainly on the must do list. Also in this video whilst you were filling at water tanks and fishing noticed your water hose and filter, what type of hose and filter is it ?

[@ryanturner9457]

Maybe an opportunity for a video showing some of the different bits of equipment/additions you use...your anchor tracks on the BBQ slide is a great example

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes us too, this one was next level. The experience and knowledge of the crew on board elevated this, to see such a rare hunt and have full commentary from the team on board. Just amazing. I use a best water pre filter and a homemade manifold with my coil hose to fill the van 😀 anchor channel is from BCF 👍🏼

[@leekelly3875]

What a amazing chance to experience that! Thanks for sharing!

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes it was a crazy day! Thanks for watching 😀

[@maximusreed]

Another gem ... What an amazing country we live in eh .......

[@shaunsungtaekim5675]

How much did your drone buy?

[@sarahmcleod8559]

Which baby shampoo do you use for the antifog?

[@our.australia.trip.]

any will do, we have a yellow bottle, johnsons maybe?

[@davidmilledge221]

Wow a rare moment im sorry 4 the whale but thats life i guess

[@our.australia.trip.]

Yes very sad, but important to remember this 1 whale sustains 70 others

[@davidmilledge221]

@@our.australia.trip. I'd rather them catch the whale that's nature than a Japanese whaling ship

[@christopherembry8804]

Easiest thing to prevent mask fog is saliva.

[@our.australia.trip.]

yeah easier but not as effective as baby shampoo