Riding around Australia on my solo motorcycle camping adventure in Karijini NP S2 Episode 17

I continue the journey through Karijini National Park in to Dales Gorge. Then I take my Royal Enfield Himalayan towards Port Hedland passing hundreds of road trains from the mines.

[@martythompson6509]

It's going to be disappointing when your trip ends Joe, I'm really enjoying your series. No noisy helmet talk, great video and stunning photography. As a photographer, i love the stills. 👍

[@freewayproject]

Well I am planning another big trip, once I have saved up enough I'll be on the road again. Thanks, glad you are still enjoying them.

[@seandutoit9537]

Beautifull stuff Joe, the gorge, the colour of that water oot of this world. Jeesh the iron ore trucks are huge. Enjoy my man cause we are. Thanks for sharing

[@brontarlabta.k.a.briantayl3484]

You’re making magic memories Joe. Thanks for sharing.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, yes it has been an amazing journey so far, with still some awesome places still to explore coming up.

[@steveeastwood1615]

Great video series Joe, love the still photos at the end of each episode. You've had an amazing trip on that bike, she's doing the brand proud.

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying the series. Yes the bike is like a tractor, it just gets the job done.

[@johnb7422]

Stunning again Joe. Feels like I'm there with you

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support John, I'm glad you are still enjoying them.

[@johnenglish1575]

Drone shots are great. Great video filming all round.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, I would like to get the drone up more but you can't fly in a National Park.

[@neil2402]

Looks fantastic in that gorge! Always love some good rocks.

[@freewayproject]

Yes it was stunning, yes big slabs like think sheets of plywood. then those chunky square ones and then the massive boulders .

[@johnwhithorn516]

Thank you so much for your awesome coverage of this amazing country. Please keep you coverage come as it is so inspirationa. Your photograpgy is brillant. You are certainly living your best life. Cheers

[@freewayproject]

thanks for the continued support John, I am glad you are still enjoying the series. Yes it is an amazing country.

[@davidrowe8486]

Always look forward to seeing an episode from you. Great stuff. Cheers.

[@freewayproject]

thanks for the continued support David, glad you are still enjoying them

[@jasontaylor8412]

Hey buddy great video mate, i think you could say that the water in that gorge is teal almost toll green, looking forward to next friday around 3pm. Cheers mate ride safe.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. yes probably the best description of the colour, I haven't see water that colour anywhere else, it was so vivid.

[@frankseymour4162]

Just some support for more tinned fish in case a dingo robs you of dinner

[@freewayproject]

haha, thank you Frank, it is greatly appreciated, it does help a lot. No issue with dingos as yet.

[@ladytradiej8027]

That's so generous. 😊

[@davidwood974]

Amazing journey, Joe! Can’t even imagine how long it will take to remove all the dust 😂 The memories last forever

[@freewayproject]

haha, yep your right on that, it will be stuck in there for years, I'm to scared to pull up the seat I'm probably carry an extra kilo of dirt there. I'm glad you are enjoying the ride.

[@simonjones2645]

Hey mate, great to be along for the ride again, the Hammersley ranges are about a billion years old approximately ! Most of the red dirt in Australia comes from here as its pure iron ore ! Think Hancock Mining ! The scenery makes me cry ! Again thankyou. SJ

[@freewayproject]

Glad to have you along for the ride. Yes it looks like the land that time forgot, pockets of gold amongst the harshness.

[@simonjones2645]

@@freewayproject ..and that's why I love this country! 😁🤘🇦🇺 You bring the unparalleled beauty to the fore mate !

[@RideTheByroads]

Hi Joe, that is another fantastic video mate. I am going to have open the dictionary to find some new words to describe your photos as I’ve exhausted most in my vocabulary to describe these and the ones on instagram. AWESOME 🤩

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series and the photos.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Got to love moto camping! Cheers for the upload 😎👍

[@freewayproject]

yes it's a lot of fun exploring on a bike.

[@pippacarron1861]

Fabulous, as usual. That red earth, blonde grass, white tree trunks and green leaves is such a stunning combination. BTW you could double the number of photos at the end, and there still wouldn't be too many.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support Pippa, I am happy you are still enjoying them and the photos.

[@darrencarmichael-yd2vx]

I’ve just done 4.5 days in the saddle myself joe , camping and exploring and I’m shattered . The way you keep on going about your trip with a smile and positive attitude is amazing! I don’t think I could cope with the grind for as long as you have and remain so up beat 😅. Kudos to you . Another great episode. Ride safe my friend 💪🏼👍

[@freewayproject]

I bet it was a fun trip. I always think. I could be digging holes in the hot sun and dusty dirt, so being on the bike is a privilege. That thought always picks the vibe up.

[@darrencarmichael-yd2vx]

@@freewayproject true my friend, when you pack up camp and hit the road a moment comes over you …. Ahh that’s why I’m doing this !!

[@brucejones4383]

Love your work. Another great vlog

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support Bruce, glad you are enjoying them.

[@marksteele4364]

Another awesome post mate. You have certainly captured the essence of the Gorges, waterways and colours with your photos and clips.....absolutely marvelous. Those ore trucks and trains are somthing else. Keep up the fantastic job , always look forward to your episodes. Cheers buddy.

[@freewayproject]

thanks for the continued support Mark. Yes the colours in that area are amazing, so rich weather that be the dirt, the mountains the water. Yes other cars seem tiny after being around those trucks for hundreds of km.

[@beatriceam]

Bought my first bike this spring, such an incredible feeling. Hoping to someday be able to do awesome journeys like you, just waiting for a bit warmer weather here in Sweden though. Love your videos, keep it up!

[@freewayproject]

That's awesome, yes I hope it's a good summer for you so you can get out there a lot and explore. Great to hear you are enjoying the series.

[@horsesoldier1]

Thank you! Keep going…don’t stop ♥️

[@freewayproject]

As always thank you, it is a great help. Yes hopefully I can keep making these for a lot longer.

[@horsesoldier1]

@@freewayproject ♥️

[@atvcampingadventures1728]

Thanks joe for sharing your videos mate they are amazing ,hope to see back down in Tasmania soon 👍🤙

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support, happy you are still enjoying them. Will get back down there again for sure.

[@grahamcairn8379]

I see you still haven't fixed your heated handgrip. As always Joe simply amazing video. Keep safe m8.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support Graham, glad you liked it. Yes I have gotten use to having the grip off and are now used to it now.

[@user-hq7rb5hv7s]

your living my dream ride....keep up the great ride.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series.

[@horsesoldier1]

Shear joy ! Smiled the whole way! Love this planet 🌏 🌍 🌎

[@freewayproject]

that's awesome, yes it is a incredible plant

[@chrissein632]

epic video shoots as usual. Great job!!!

[@freewayproject]

thanks for the continued support mate, glad you are still enjoying them

[@RoadDogSteve]

The gorge was awesome....... Nice trip...... thanks

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, it is an amazing area.

[@mikew1854]

Another great video mate. Amazing scenery and just a joy to watch

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support Mike, glad you are still enjoying them

[@robdotcom71]

Fantastic series so far Joe... although I don't comment on every video, I've not missed a single one. :)

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support, and I'm glad you are still enjoying them, should be a few fun ones coming up soon.

[@radadventure2606]

Long days in the saddle on highways are hard days...and you had a fair bit of (oversized) traffic!!

[@freewayproject]

yes that one worked me over 😂. Yes the traffic was rather large. I only had to back out of one overtaking, I had made it about half way 🤦🏼‍♂️ before I could see the car in the distance.

[@peterrichardson4192]

Watched about ten of your videos so far. One or two every night .Those Ants Termites must be a problem if they get in the tent.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for watching Peter, I have never had issue with ants in my tent, but yes if you somehow disturbed them I gather there would be millions so that wouldn't be good.

[@chanthanh3489]

Love from Vietnam brother, been on the journey since the begining, loveing n enjoying it till the last second, I hope you can make the video a little bit more longer, like a round 20+ ish minutes under 25 min seems good

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I am glad you are enjoying the series. The next few should be around 20 - 25mins depending on what happens. Would love to ride through Vietnam one day, I have been there and the coast road looks epic so do the mountains.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Another great 👍 vid , your probably past their by now but Dampier - from the movie Red Dog 🐕? , anyway keep enjoying the ride .

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I went into Karijini National Park, so I missed that part of the coastline. I'll have to check it out next time.

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks!

[@freewayproject]

As always thank you for the continued support Larry, it is greatly appreciated.

[@JohnWilliams-ge7eh]

Thanks Joe.

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@larrykaminski3269]

I enjoy your travels and your photography that is excellent. However i have been in the distribution biz in the US for 50 years. You need volume or critical mass to survive. I just had to sell my Himalayan because my back said no more., Enjoy life but commerce is what it is. Be safe in your travels young man.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Larry glad you are still enjoying the journey. That is a bummer that you have had to sell your bike.

[@gregdavis1341]

Awesome🙏

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Greg, glad you are enjoying the series.

[@gregdavis1341]

@@freewayproject Very much so. I live in Bathurst and bought a new DR650 to do the exact same thing. So far with work + kids , havnt been anywhere. Hopefully next year !🙏

[@freewayproject]

@@gregdavis1341 definitely worth the effort to make a trip happen. My bike is like a tractor it will just keep going, what you have is like a tank, it will go over and through anything and will keep going !

[@martythompson6509]

Thanks

[@freewayproject]

thanks

[@lost_but_with_an_happy_soul.]

❤❤❤

[@freewayproject]

I am happy you are enjoying the series.

[@backroads3788]

I love the swirly background of the pic at 18.05, which lens did you use? Gorgeous area there, you have to slow down a bit and look around more .... Thanks for the great vids!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I used the Sony GM 70-200mm 2.8

[@frashd]

I like watching these vlogs My only gripe is the repeating of the engine sound clip that repeats through out the video. Otherwise love watching.

[@freewayproject]

Glad you are enjoying them mate.

[@holymoyses4797]

Could you please do an episode of what you carry on your bike

[@freewayproject]

I have a video on the gear I took on the last trip which was earlier this year, once this trip is over I'll do an updated version. This is the link to the last one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZewkIx6l7Sniac

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

That will be great. Also if you include some of the things to look out for and some costs would be beneficial for planning such a like trip. Cheers

[@holymoyses4797]

Thank you

[@markisee]

enjoying the series Joe - is this now you are riding this or what time of year are you riding?

[@freewayproject]

Glad you are enjoying the series, It takes me a bit of time to edit each episode so although the first in the series were upload roughly just after they happen it has stretch out and this one was from late July I think.

[@merkeynerk]

You talked about dropping the tyre pressure. How much did you drop it by/to? Did you feel that it made any difference?

[@freewayproject]

it was all a guess, so not exactly sure how much I dropped it by, but I did feel the difference on the corrugated dirt road (in the previous episode), was worth doing. It took the harshness out.

[@kymcopyriot9776]

Incredible as always thanks Joe. I have a fast KTM690 Enduro kitted out for adventure. You have a slow Himalayan. But you have all the adventures because you’re always on the road. I could probably learn from your example I reckon…😂. Ride safe mate.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the continued support, glad you are enjoying them. All bike are good as long as they get you out on the road, just pick your adventure 😁

[@martythompson6509]

Thanks. Can someone tell me how to change the amount? It defaults to 2 bucks.... That just looks tight..😅

[@freewayproject]

Thank you Marty, It is greatly appreciate and will go back into making more. Umm I think it says there is a button for different amounts or a slider below it.

[@frankseymour4162]

Hi, just to answer your question. On my screen (andriod tablet), touch the "more" button, then there is a line with small dots along it and if you touch the dots (touch screen) and the value goes up. Hope that makes sense.

[@martythompson6509]

Thanks for the reply, there's nothing showing on my phone... I'll try on the computer next time. I just donated multiple times as a workaround for now.👍👍

[@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum]

Holy Shitake mushrooms! A dollar 95 for unleaded 😮

[@freewayproject]

No idea if that is high or low for you? depending where you are located, if your in Australia it's low as I think it $2.25AUD in Brisbane currently but if you are in the USA then it would look super expensive.

[@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum]

@@freewayproject hovering around ¥170 here so basically $1.70

[@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum]

@@freewayproject Mate, the pics at the end if your vids are awesome. Chances of a coffee table book?

[@freewayproject]

I thought $1.95 was getting up there but it has spiked again. The taxes for roads in Australia is collected through the fuel, I think it is around $0.50 at the moment so that might be different in different countries, the more fuel you use the more tax you pay, so pay to play.

[@freewayproject]

@@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum I have been asked that a lot, I have a a bit of a look, it will depend on the printing cost and if there is enough need as there is minimum runs and it's expensive unless you are printing tens of thousands. But I am working on ideas like that.

[@3goldfinger]

No croks

[@freewayproject]

none in that one, a bit too cold for the crocs. Around Broome and north of there is where you need to be very careful.

[@martythompson6509]

Thanks

[@freewayproject]

haha this is cool, thanks

[@martythompson6509]

Thanks

[@freewayproject]

thanks 🙌🏻

[@martythompson6509]

Thanks

[@freewayproject]

well there is another solution 😂😂😂. Thanks mate

[@martythompson6509]

@@freewayproject I'm a genius...😂😂😂