Reaction To Australian Outback Roadhouses

Reaction To Australian Outback Roadhouses
This is my reaction to Australian Outback Roadhouses
In this video I react to important roadhouses in the Australian outback that help weary Australians as they travel through the outback.
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[@purplesvet]

The outback roadhouse is how 99% of Aussie horror movies start. 😆

[@Misterr-T]

😂🍻

[@kevo6190]

There also used to be a lot of 'Bonafide Travellers Pubs' out woop woop. It was illegal to drink on Sundays but if you could prove you were genuinely travelling and that's why you weren't at church, you could have a beer! They were alsothe servo, post office and good for a big old miked grill. It was a grey area. Eventually, no one was at church and the little pub in the middle of nowhere would be going off!🤣🇦🇺

[@Mirrorgirl492]

Have a big party, while I burn away. Love it. Shine on mate, shine on.

[@Bitofthisnthat-v1d]

Salt of the Earth, these people.

[@stephenhoward4191]

my 1st time outback was in 74 in 64 holden wagon.............we didnt see another car for 4 days

[@069diesel069]

Ryan, he is one of the typical old school blokes like myself with a great sense of humour and oh well attitude, but will go out of their way to help anyone ✌️🇦🇺❤

[@travcat66]

I hadn’t been to many places until I retired, then I spent twenty one months going through South Australia, Northern Territory and down the Western Australia coast then back home two hundred kilometres from Sydney. I was home for a couple of months and I’m back in South Australia and retracing my steps but seeing many of the places I missed first time round. Roadhouses were an amazing experience and are the heart of the outback. Most have caravan parks attached even if only for a few vans

[@garthwaters5756]

Yes mate and they do it all without guns mostly just the gift of the gab most people in the outback just need a shoulder to have a whinge lol and a cold beer 🍺

[@Oitrees]

It's no joke. In the bush when things go wrong they really go wrong, in the outback when things go wrong things really go wrong (shit hits the fan heavily) when things go wrong in the outback

[@TheStarcruiser]

True Blue Aussies❤❤❤👍

[@shaneburns4349]

Everyone who grows up in the city needs to do a year working on a station. It will give you perspective.

[@richardmiller3839]

Australians in the outback are real people. No BS! A man is a man a woman is worshipped.😊

[@BigGen222]

I love that.

[@ozzybloke-craig3690]

Roadhouse!

[@Jules-zi5qf]

he's probably got 20M$ hanging on the wall

[@lillibitjohnson7293]

One of the funnest road houses I stayed at , people came to drink by helicopter or light plane that landed on the road and taxied next to the pub to park. lol good times

[@practicalnottactical]

Some of the busier remote roadhouses always seem to have UK backpackers working at them. When I have spoken to these young people, mostly young women, they all express a love for their current location and work. I think they feel it's not just employment during a working holiday, they really feel that strong community spirit and love both the appreciation they get from travelers, but also the comradery they have within their tiny remote community. Plus they will be invited by the locals to see in granular detail what remote Australia is really like.

[@Lifeoutback220]

You can always pick the backpackers from the UK and Europe in the winter they all wear shorts and T shorts. While we wear jeans boots and a long sleeved shirt . If it is really cold I throw on a jacket .😂😂 The backpackers think our winter is like a hot summer in the UK😂😂😂🦘🦘🦘

[@chuckmaddison2924]

No typical Australian wants to work out there, or very few. But for travellers, it's an opportunity to see the other side of Australia and make some money.

[@lifeliver9000]

Tourists can extend their working visa if they work in the outback. That simple

[@Lifeoutback220]

You never see any backpackers out here in the summer😂🦘🦘🦘 @@lifeliver9000

[@anEyePhil]

Matt, anyone who grew up in a city MUST visit the outback for at least a week on a regular basis. I used to visit NorthWest New South Wales, two towns called Tibooburra and Wanaaring, about twice a year for work. Tibooburra has a two story hotel, and a small hospital with rural remote nurses. Wanaaring has ONE remote nurse running a small health service, and one roadhouse, sadly closed a few years ago. These outback characters are amazing. They do EVERYTHING themselves because there is no alternative. I loved living there every time. Clear night skies with blazing stars. More galahs than people. Fun times at night in the local bar. It makes you realise how fragile life is. Finally, the Indigenous people I worked with, once they got to know me, took me into their community with warmth and friendly support. I will never forget my outback experience. By the way, I’m 1/4 Scottish, my great grandfather was a Gordon.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Shame on me, I’ve never been. But the more I see of it he outback the more it seems to draw me in. It looks stunningly beautiful and all the people seem like extended family - one day maybe. And I’ve got Scottish blood running through my veins - I was born a Stuart, ancestors from Glasgow - and I copped the red hair too lol. My Grandfather was Charles Gordon Stuart . There are Scotts everywhere lol.

[@unoriginalsyn]

Totally agree, every Aussie should make a pilgrimage to the outback at least once in a lifetime ❤ it has a haunting beauty that is difficult to describe and is the reason many people stay, I miss my time out there

[@AndrewBellsWorld]

Not sure what's happening with the aspect ratio of your video but the last few you've uploaded are stretched when you start the video.

[@BigGen222]

Agree

[@heatherrowles9930]

Making sure that the video doesnt get demonetised because of copyright claims..

[@JohnHollands]

Mate, check the aspect ratio of your inserted scene. It is very stretched horizontally.

[@marieravening927]

Yes I've noticed it in this and another video. It spoils them a bit.

[@Notric]

I have worked in a number of roadhouses. My family owned one in the 70's in Western Australia. I worked at one in a place called Fortescue River in the North West last year. It is a great way to see the country, you can always get work for a month or so and then move on to another one up the road.

[@alanclively8017]

Roadhouses have been a big part of my life. In the late 60s building and working with my father Mundrabilla roadhouse on the Nullabour to meeting my now wife at the Billabong roadhouse, then having our son at the Meriden roadhouse in the mid seventies. I look back now and feel blessed that I have a beautiful family and in May celebrate 50 years of marriage with a wonderful girl from the Roadhouse. meeting my wife at Billabong roadhouse on western australia

[@Notric]

@@alanclively8017 That is wonderful. My family had The Golden Fleece in Walebing in the mid 70's

[@KJs581]

I am ex military, and from Perth. But when I joined, most military was East, home was West. So used to travel a lot from coast to coast. I was posted to Melbourne for a while from 92, then had family there. For 7 years running, I drove from Melb to Perth for my 4 weeks Xmas leave, then back. Aussies know the figures, but for non Aussies, that is 3500 kms one way. I drove because I have a convertible car, and liked having that to get around while on leave. Summer temp typically 38 deg or over, peaking across the Eyre peninsular at 48 deg C. Car not aircon. So leave Melb midday Friday, arrive Perth mid arvo Sunday. Drive until sunset (Adelaide) then dawn til dusk Saturday, then up at dawn Sunday. Going the other way, leave at Dawn Thurs, arrive Saturday (spare time in case have a problem/can't be late back to base). The roadhouses are the saviours out there. There is a sign on the Nullabor that says "next service 294 kms. That means there is NOTHING for 294 kms except road and bush. No houses. No shops. NOTHING at ALL. So the roadhouses are such a welcome sight out there. They do an amazing job.

[@bethmetcalf3447]

I was born in Albury, NSW and grew up in Darwin, NT. My father used to drive us down to Albury for holidays, never stopped; just drove straight through to Albury. I used to love stopping at all the Roadhouses for souvenirs & food along the way, lots of interesting people & places to see. That’s one of my favourite memories 🙂

[@goldievarney3536]

Sydney to Darwin and back every year for July school holidays in the 90's. Every roadhouse we stopped at for lunch was for a steak sandwich. This video brought back some good memories.

[@KT-ki2nv]

The real Aussie old timers are a different breed. Tough as nails and good natured worn by experiences few will ever match. Many will make you laugh until your sides split.

[@davidareeves]

Roadhouses coming into view on the horizon, is like smelling a home cooked meal coming out of an oven. My last stop I grabbed two steak sandwiches thinking I am really hungry. The lady smiled, looked me up and down. I waited and when they where ready, I thought well there's the food for the next week. OMG the sheer size of them was amazing. Always great people at these stops, get out and enjoy the country :D

[@xymonau2468]

A roadhouse is a service station with restaurant.

[@mawguwerrkungarakunj786]

Dunmarra Roadhouse was originally run by a bloke named Noel Healy who was an absolute legend of a bloke, salt of the earth kinda guy. One night some undesirables broke in to rob the place and Noel confronted them. He got hit over the head, knocked out and never regained consciousness. His wife who everyone called 'Ma" ran the place after that. She ran it for years.

[@davejensen7922]

Country life is tough and so are the locals but there’s no other life that most of them would swap it for

[@Lifeoutback220]

That is true...never a dull moment and you learn to be patient, you have to wait for the road trains to get through the floods and bush fires. 🦘🦘🦘

[@DarkMatter1992]

Sometimes just driving out from the city an hour or two for a cheeky Saturday lunch can be fun.

[@annmillar1481]

So. I have to say, as much as you are intrigued by this NT outback, so am I with your very own country. You cannot tell me that there are not isolated hamlets and communities in Scotland who go through the same sort of hardships these outback Australian communities go through, and they have been doing it for 100;s of years longer. As you are intrigued by us, so am I intrigued by you

[@odinshall]

We're different in the bush 😆

[@louiseciur316]

He was bloody hilarious but I would love to visit the outback but I just cannot afford to do it

[@NedKLee]

Put Aileron on your bucket list, you get a good feed and good hospitality there. Pimba, Coober Pedy, Erldunda, Marla, Ti Tree, Dunmarra, so many good places along that road.

[@heatherhoward2513]

Dunmarra. If you want remote try the one over in W.A , near the Anne Beadell track, or the lost one at Rabbit Flat... now closed.

[@edwardd9702]

The prices are always extreme and the food is usually crud. Barkly station

[@EmbraceThePing]

I've heard. Worked there back in the mid eighties and food was always great (I cooked). 45~50 degrees during the day, surprisingly chilly at night. Remember doing washing during the day. First load I put in and went back inside to the air-con and was about 5 min late after it had finished. In that time it had hardened like concrete in the washer. Had to wash it again. Got it on the line and by the time I'd finished hanging it out it was ready to start taking it off the line again. Hottest place I've been (still like to visit Marble Bar one day). It's like a sitcom bottle episode every single day. Because of the air-con everyone is in the same room for 16hrs a day looking sideways at each other trying to think of something to say that hasn't been said a thousand times before. If someone pulls up for fuel everyone is surreptitiously sticking their heads up to try and have a captain cook at them and they'll be the subject of discussion for quite some time (or at least until someone weirder drives in). It really is another world.

[@it200b]

Dunmarra pies and Vanilla slices are worth the drive.

[@BigGen222]

(Snot blocks) 😁

[@it200b]

@@BigGen222 I was going to say snot blocks, but wanted to be "inclusive".

[@BigGen222]

@@it200b you are a noble person. Snot blocks rule. X

[@mlennox260]

Check out the Pink Roadhouse in Oodnadatta. Someone got hold of some cheap paint awhile back - pink. The whole place is painted pink. You can't miss it.

[@madenabyss6981]

Been to many roadhouses between Perth and derby in western Australia

[@PeteV.53]

I've traveled extensively across the Outback - Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia ... the whole nine yards! Outback roadhouses are the lifeblood of Outback travel - fuel, accommodation, food, icy cold beer and interesting company. I love them.

[@1970GenXer]

I haven't been in a Roadhouse for a couple of years, there a great place to stop and talk to locals who pretty much know everything about the area. Back in the late 80's, early 90's we would get bored with doing lappies of Townsville, so whatever time of day or night, there would usuall be between 2 to 5 cars full, we would take a quick road trip south to Ayr/Home Hill, or north to Ingham, if we went west, we would end up in Charters Towers, we would stop at the Roadhouses, have a feed & coffee, knock around for a couple of hours and come home. It was great fun.

[@terryjohinke8065]

I have driven thousands of miles in the outback. In fact, the town I worked in was 500 miles from our city, also 1250 kms till the next petrol station. I also worked on Innaminka station . My advice, observe and shut your mouth until you're welcomed into the area you're in.Do not ruffle others , the Police will treat you well once you're known, community people also. Nobody likes a violent drunk so keep your cool , have a beer and a good conversation and you'll be alright Mate.

[@stevenbalekic5683]

Travelled frequently with my parents in the 80's and 90's. Been to these two roadhouses and plenty others...the food looks good at this one but some are freaking terrible with microwaved pies, stale hot chips, soggy sandwiches and dried up dim sims.

[@perryschafer5996]

I've stopped at both those roadhouses (and a lot of others too). The Albert Namatjira collection at Aileron is amazing. You need a different approach to life to take on the job of running them. These places are full of great characters, on both sides of the counter.

[@andrewhall7853]

I recall the Dunmarra Roadhouse in late 80’s as having the biggest and best hamburger with the lot I had ever had. Behind the bar was everything for sale including the kitchen sink - like a one stop shop for essentials !

[@krazy_m0ntr570]

Iv been there whay to many times to count, great Spot for a quick feed for us tradies. Old mate used to have a pet wedge tail eagle out the back. Most roadhouses are like this and some are running out of businesse. Better fuel efficient and durability in vehicles has improved in the last decade and some popular stops upgrade and serve better food, hence why some geat to a poor state or close down entirely. Outback living isn't for everyone.

[@matth4638]

Several times month, I always look forward to getting back home and finding great coffee!

[@matthewcharles5867]

You end up doing all sorts of stuff. You would be surprised by what tourists do sometimes. You literally don't know what will turn up from day to day and if nothing else it's entertaining at times.

[@julesmarwell8023]

will have a part for 3 days while I burn away. yep that is the spirit of the outback. you have born to it. IT MAKE YOU TOUGH. or will drive you MAD

[@BigGen222]

Can you do anything to make the video you are watching more watchable? The display is not good.

[@jemxs]

Fantastic people!

[@frankoconnor806]

They are great road houses. I hope you get to come down to Australia someday

[@waza987]

If you have been to the outback you have been to a roadhouse, because it is the only place to buy stuff there.

[@lynnehodson2426]

Been to many.very welcome sight

[@elizabethmclean5145]

They say jack of all trades... master of none ❤

[@weshaddon5817]

Keep up the good work mate wes qld

[@thatbarefoothippy]

Grew up around these parts and Dicky is an icon, even had family photos on the walls at Aileron crazy to see it on your channel, great content

[@paddleboatman3767]

Not uncommon to drive for 1-1&1/2 hours of nothing between stops.

[@heatherhoward2513]

That's a short trip! Up the Birdsville track, there's one road stop. Mungarrannie. Good place, though it's a long time since I stayed there. BTW take your own water!

[@JacquelineHahn1]

I used to work at one

[@Lifeoutback220]

Dunmurra Roadhouse is only about a 7 hour drive from my place... 🦘🦘🦘

[@MummyJo1]

This was great

[@debkendall]

Stopped in Timber Creek NT in the 70's - it was an experience - great pub-great people

[@Davo-i1s]

Stopped there last year there were thousands of bats in the trees along the creek that drove us crazy all night with the endless noise or car and caravan were absolutely covered in bat crap the next morning that took me weeks to finally get it all off. We hit the road as soon as the sun rose couldnt get out of the place fast enough. I suggest you dont stay overnight at Timber Creek RH better to stay at the Victoria River RH instead.

[@stephenhoward4191]

you dont go to such places without knowledge. my bro speaks native...... we went to a remote roadhouse in central oz...............also a camel farm................giant camelburgers a massive bun and a massive camel patty yum yum

[@Davo-i1s]

Stayed at camping areas attached to quite a few of them in the last 12 months on a roadtrip around Australia towing a caravan. Some that I really enjoyed include The Bourke and Wills, Barkley Tableland, 3 Ways, Victoria River, Sandfire Flat, Balledonia, Nullabor. I reckon the best hamburger I,ve ever had was at the Packsaddle Roadhouse halfway between Tipooburra and Broken Hill. I loved the sign across the front of the Victoria River Roadhouse it said under new management but managment had been cossed out and wife inserted. Nothing is better after driving for hours on end on roads where you are lucky to even see another vehicle then about 30kms out you start running into the signs advertising the next roadhouse.

[@sammychicken4290]

Yep, we've been to many roadhouses on our 6-day trip from Adelaide to Perth via the Nullarbor Plains. They are a God send.

[@jackbrown6913]

Sorry - Last Stop Larrimah is the doco

[@AdyAde197]

NT road houses ❤

[@DadDad-n6t]

pronounced - Ale er on

[@siryogiwan]

you don't need to go into outback, truck stops are roadhouses, I am guessing this isn't a true roadhouse, more a hotel (aka pub here or public house in UK), that happens to do multiple tasks (post office, newsagent etc) for the local community and people on the road

[@siryogiwan]

in remote places, you live a solitary life, but rely on and vice versa, everyone in the area to do multiple things in an emergency, it's a completely different way of life, almost possible to say the way things are done, is how it has been for 200 odd years, only with more advanced techh/macjines

[@BaxterThewall]

You obviously have no idea, mate 🙄

[@lillibitjohnson7293]

It’s a service station, pub, pharmacy, camping area, truck stop, take away, and grocery store. There wouldn’t be a proper town for 200km in all direction That’s normal in the outback

[@belleriffraff]

A hotel?? don't know zip about our roadhouses. Truckies, travellers, locals stop in for supplies, drinks, showers, a good feed, fuel, chat, some travellers may use a motel type room, just for comfort, most will sleep in the truck's sleeping cab, their rv or car, outside. In this place you will NOT see beer on tap, all bottled.. About as far away as what you describe as Windsor castle is to federal parliament building in Canberra.

[@DeepThought9999]

@@lillibitjohnson7293Yes, and the 200km is a significant distance being about 2 hours travel at around the posted speed limit for most places. Remember: after 2 hours travel, stop, revive, survive.

[@victorianrichard8097]

australia had disert

[@barnowl.]

dessert or desert?

[@heatherhoward2513]

Possibly vanilla?

[@iancremmins4727]

i love living in the bush, we had one of these roadhouses between Broken Hill and Wilcannia 120 mile stretch and Wilcannia and cobar a 165 mile stretch, you call in, get a feed or fuel, maybe a beer, have a chat and move on with your trip

[@perryschafer5996]

You'd have to be talking about Little Topar I reckon. Stopped for a few burgers and chips there when I had to travel to Wilcannia from Broken Hill and back for work. Always a good feed. Thanks, sorry to hear you've closed the doors now.

[@iancremmins4727]

@@perryschafer5996 i havent been there for about 30 yrs, i didnt realise they had shut the doors, it was Emmdale between Cobar and Wilcannia, not as popular as Little topar though

[@perryschafer5996]

@@iancremmins4727 Yes, Little Topar has only recently closed. Emmdale is still up and running though. It was always staffed by backpackers from all over. You can always count on some interesting conversations

[@iancremmins4727]

@@perryschafer5996 Colin and Barb Harvey were in it the last time i was there, great pair of Aussies, they delivered stores and grog to Wilcannia for as long as i can remember back when they were truck drivers, it was a perfect fit for them,

[@markdowse3572]

Aussie roadhouses work as focal points for their "local" community. They're not just about food and a drink. Services of all kinds. Adaptability and strength... Great PIES though! 😋👍 And Gregory is such a great bloke - would love to meet him! 😁 M 🦘🏏😎

[@MrDamo1648]

Never knew we have aliens down here?

[@perryschafer5996]

They live at Wycliff Well in the NT. Australia's UFO capitol.

[@richardmiller3839]

How would a Tesla go out here.😂

[@heatherhoward2513]

Stopped.