Cave Camping in an Australian River Paradise

Join me for a solo wild camping trip where I explore a river rich in both history and beauty and abundant in wildlife. I find an epic cave to camp in and have a go at fishing for carp. This was a super fun trip. Hope you enjoy it.
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[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

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[@jeffreygrant817]

Great video! My go-to fish line hook knot is the polymer knot. Quick and strong. Thanks for taking is into the Australian bush it's beautiful

[@glendadowe]

You have a good heart Scotty !

[@kaisfishin9124]

Great video, keep up the good work. How do you find all these amazing areas where you are allowed to camp and have fires? I have been trying to find a place where I can go bushwalking and camp but to no avail.

[@LethalLee666]

you should invest in some night motion cameras so you can see what animals come near you while you sleep

[@mitchellgroat7987]

From an Aboriginal man, I love your classy nods to culture and your obvious appreciation and care for the land and water. You're doing amazing stuff mate.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks a lot mate. Appreciate it.

[@Moldevite]

Year ago today I landed in Australia for the first time. My son emigrated 5 years ago had not seen him and his wife and our first grandson for 4 years. He is on his way to taking Aussie citizenship. Scotty your making a old Pom very happy with your videos. He has embraced all Australia has to offer and I now know why he loves AU so much. Keep em coming mate…

[@jamesmyers777]

The sight of the campfire, with the sound of currawongs above, amazing

[@terris7842]

That poor wombat, but the little Willy Wagtail was really sweet. This video was just what I needed tonight. Thank you!😊

[@impcgaming6560]

Thanks for sharing your trip this was a good one, can't wait for the next one! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@perrykomick9478]

Another Douc#e who thinks they need to announce .."I am Canadian"😂

[@sup4112]

I really appreciate the skill you put into the audio track. The birdlife calls add so much to conveying the landscape. I would love to know the general area in which you filmed this adventure. Your work is top notch.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

I hate to admit it. But its a min, since I watched your videos. Gotta say your editing, content and cinematography has gotten professional. Well done.

[@dylanthesametimerrxgalaxie8535]

Man my favourite part of your Chanel is the food

[@sanguliedzuvichu2816]

The reason why I always come to watch your videos is that you appreciate everything that's around you and that makes me so glad. It just makes us feel like we're over there too.❤

[@mariac9582]

I have said before I would have loved a brother like Scotty so grounded and a real knowledgeable guy who respects the land and the true origins of Australia always acknowledging the aboriginal people and their long historical link to the land. ❤

[@Blueythebudgie]

Pretty special to capture that Lyrebird man! Well done!

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Time to grab a beer 🍺🇭🇲❤️👍

[@slowbrownfox]

I cooked your gnocchi with zucchini and pumpkin with roasted almonds. OMG totally amazing. Thank you for this! Great vids man keep it up.

[@ayou4525]

You can feel the humbleness coming out of this guy well done mate I wish I can do what you do

[@saikoxaol]

Hey Scotty, this was the first video I saw of you. I don't know what I was more enthusiastic about, whether it was the location that left me speechless because it was so incredibly beautiful, or whether it was your likeable charisma and gentle way of speaking. How you report about nature, the indigenous people and your thinking really got me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Warm greetings from Germany. Light and love for you! 🙏

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks so much for the kind words mate. Really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@salehal-ghamdi1329]

Thank you for this very relaxing video

[@nicolewtsn]

They were some fussy fish 😂. That cave was cool, but that second camp spot was gorgeous. The wildlife was so abundant. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.

[@christopherloft8240]

Wonderful footage. Thanks for sharing. Watching from the UK. Please keep spoiling us with your adventures. Stay safe.

[@flash2mc]

I’d be getting out my neoprene socks for those crossings! Incredible spot. Rare to come across meadows like that. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@duckman12569]

Tried out my hammock for the first time today, had it for like 6 months. Who would have thought getting off the grass would get you away from like 90% of the ants? But yeah, mid winter; clear skies :)

[@Timothy_K_photography]

Another winner of a video mate! I always feel so relaxed watching your films

[@MrWalko]

So envious with your spots mate. Up here in Queensland they won't let us camp anywhere except the handful of paid sites, and they usually aren't fantastic. It makes me very tempted to get a couple of mates and drive down into northern NSW for a couple of days.

[@rochellebooth6874]

Love it love it love it!! The exploring, the cave camping, the gourmet meals under the stars... thanks for sharing and feeding my adventure addiction 🤩

[@tinamcdougall4506]

Thanks for sharing another great adventure with us. Beautiful scenery and wildlife, so well captured. We love playing, where's Scotty filming from 😂

[@AdieBek]

Those marks on the rocks where the local mob had been sharping their tools were really cool Scotty. You can just imagine them sitting their living their lives - spear fishing and hunting. It would have been a beautiful place to live.

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Thanks for a nice video! 👍Beautiful nature ! 💚Greetings from Finland's southern archipelago!😃

[@mummaj81]

Beautiful!!!!! Where is this? The old man loves your vids and we have bets on the location😂

[@soundslikesweeney]

Thanks as always for bringing this glorious wilderness to us. I've been watching all your videos over the past couple of months ... am almost caught up! Keep up your amazing work. I for one appreciate all the effort you go to to bring us these amazing videos. Especially the 4am starts! :)

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks so much mate. Really appreciate it. Glad you enjoy them.

[@daneedwards81]

Scotty that cave was unreal! You’ve really upped your cooking game mate. The Gnocchi was so Bougee and the toasted almonds was the bomb. Keep the good content coming mate

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate

[@clivewilkinson5394]

Awesome! Enough said.

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Thanks for sharing your adventures, NC USA 🇺🇸

[@juliee9516]

Always nice to have a sunny day over winter. The grooves in stone for tools was awesome.

[@petrolhead1980]

Yet another cracking video Scotty! It’s my monthly dose of pure relaxation. I know that you don’t like to pinpoint exact locations in order to not spoil the area, however it would be great if you could give a rough idea where each place you travel to is for those that don’t know whereabouts you are in Oz, or for those looking to make their own adventure that like that particular terrain or style of walk.

[@Wing_It_Wildflower]

The elusive and fussy carp, 😆sheesh! Loving all the birds and what a special place! Very relaxing🙏

[@daveysdash]

Hey Scotty! Why not come to Canada and enjoy some winter camping? I'd love to host you mate! Great video, thanks for sharing your Dash!!! - Davey.

[@maxt7525]

As a person of colour I say may we always pay our respects to our great Australian, European and British pioneers and explorers who have made our great country what it is today…….Australia is for all Australians, always was always will be ❤️🇦🇺

[@bradprescott7865]

Love your vids mate, regular TV is dying for a reason. I know what I’d rather tune in to 🙌🏼

[@Jaasper.S]

I was at this river just the other day! Such a special spot, and so many creatures!

[@Jim-yk9zw]

What river is it? Seems many of the potential places to access rivers around Sydney anyway are always private property and locked gates.

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[@sammmenzies134]

I’m new to your channel and already well and truly hooked (unlike that carp!!! 🙊) Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place - busting to know where it is but I 100% appreciate that you’re not broadcasting the location 💛 I’ve recently spent time in a pretty special place in the NT and found INCREDIBLE petroglyphs and grinding stones. Puts everything into perspective hey? Cheers Samm (in NE Vic)

[@captmulch1]

I’m glad you’ve discovered the old fashioned BIC fire starting technology :-)

[@matthewvelo]

It doesn't help with the temperature, but I carry a pair of Crocs on a caribeener on my pack for river crossings, and to wear with socks around camp.

[@Andyb2379]

Oh man, it just gets more & more beautiful mate. Spring is on its way to you buddy. Stunningly beautiful country.

[@tomcockle8237]

Travelling through South America at the minute and having the odd homeswick spell. Your videos are always what I go to when I need to remind myself what’s waiting at home for me. Cheers Scotty!

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks mate. Enjoy your time in South America. I spent 6 months travelling there a few years back.

[@andrewtaylor6263]

Do you take a camera with you on your fabulous journeys? I would imagine that with the amazing scenery, magical natural light and the wonders of Mother Nature at hand, you could take many spectacular photos in colour or black and white?? Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@ChrisIsOutside]

I love that at the end you say "it's time to get back to the real world" when in fact this is more real than the real world😂

[@lolcatz88]

I never want your videos to end! Such beautiful scenery and wildlife. I haven’t been able to get away for a single camping trip this year, but I’m planning one for September to Blackdown Tablelands in Queensland. I can’t wait!🏕️

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Amazing country mate. Such beautiful areas. As for the Carp yes they are a pest and I know most hate them but they are great sport too and in NSW it is legal to return them. As for eating them dispatch it immediately or out them on ice, don't let them sit in a keep net or die on the bank as they taste like crap if you do that. Once dead fillet and skin then and cook like you would any other fish. The smell is in the skin so once that is gone they smell like any other fish. They have heaps of small bones which is their biggest problem when eating but they do taste good if done right. Check out an old KZbin channel I ran fir my old fishing club, Aussie Carp Fishos, there is a video on there about cooking them and a few tips about catching them. Grab a size 6 suicide hook and some white bread or 2-3 kernels of corn, no weight if you can. Lay the rod flat held up by a couple sticks and leave the bail arm open. That's a very basic but effective way as they drop the bait when they feel resistance. Leaving them on the bank to die/rot only encourages other pests such as the wild pigs and cats as they love to eat them.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks so much for the tips mate. I'll give that a try next time.

[@susanalbone5101]

Another cracking video. The wildlife was amazing, shame about the wombats. Scenery was epic as usual, you are so blessed. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

[@lucindarussell5600]

This is my first time watching this and reckon it's 💯👍 great

[@PedroThai]

Gday Scotty, wow what an amazing vlog. U capture the real Australia and it's times like these that I can reflect on home while Im overseas with these brilliant videos, cheers scotty

[@swissarmyfan]

Your winter puts our summer to shame! Another lovely video and trip!

[@SOULS04]

Carp despite their reputation are so fun to catch but are notorious for wrapping you on the branch snags. As soon as you hit the hook I was shouting at my screen get it away from those roots. But yeh corn does do wonders especially at first light.

[@beereal5107]

Thank you again Scotty, your videos always lift and remind me that the World is still a good place.

[@margaretgood580]

Your dinner looked delicious, 😋 I need to get the ingredients and make myself .. When you woke up on the sandy beach, how cool and real Aussie was that magpie sound first thing in the morning.. Catch you on the next video Scotty, stay safe out there 🏕🐟

[@peter-robinson]

maybe it’s time to start some cold water immersion - 8 degrees is a nice refresher after a long hike :-)

[@adkmcmahon]

Good one Scotty, very enjoyable to watch.

[@TheTutuvatu]

Thank you Scotty for sharing this and the beauty of Aussie country. Love all your posts and always looking out for new ones. Enjoying this from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

[@pranicmegan]

Got a Bush RECIPE for ya Scotty! My man and I watch all your videos and he wanted me to tell you this recipe. Bacon Fire Potatoes! Take from home a washed spud wrapped in foil. (Or two) Bacon. 1 Onion. Grated cheese (grate at home and take in a bag) Sour cream. Bake spud in foil in the fireplace. Fry half the onion with the bacon. Chop other half of onion finely to throw on the top. Assemble on plate thus: Baked spud, cheese, bacon, cooked onion, sour cream, and throw over whats left of the uncooked onion. ... and ENJOY! Simple but DELICIOUS !!! From Shane and Megan in NSW out near the Pilliga.

[@nicholeparkinson3781]

Scotty longtime watcher first time comment - the footage of the Lyrebird 💥💥💥 just amazing and your content never disappoints 🙏

[@randyhiggins9635]

Another great trip !

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

What a beautiful forest and campsites! I will never get to Australia, but I love visiting through your videos. Cheers!

[@LordTyphuryus]

You guys are lucky with your weather down there in AUS. In North Dakota the winters are 5-6 months of snow and negative cold as fuck temps. 🤙🏼

[@charlesbloomfield222]

Brilliant Scotty. I regularly watch your videos to zone out to, its the next best thing I can do for a quick fix to all my stresses of the day. 👏

[@peterparsons6583]

Dude… Awesome channel! 💪

[@matthewvelo]

The Superior Lyrebirds in Cathedral Range in Vic are pretty bold, and if you sit quietly they give some pretty amazing sound displays.

[@omaverick2870]

The place is so nice it looks man made and yeah it looks like a park. Amazing. Im sure i'm not gonna get to experience it first hand ever in my lifetime but atleast i can see it through a screen. so thank you for sharing it with us Scotty. Cheers from Singapore

[@mickroberts8540]

That first cave . Wow. Cave gods to be sure.

[@redwatts9535]

Epic, was the word you were looking for Scotty 🙂

[@ethanroberts3710]

Don’t stop doing what you’re doing mate🤙🏼

[@davidlandells4443]

Carp in fresh water Tastes good

[@DebOxy]

Everything I love about our home you pack into your vids, wonderful location, top winters days at the moment.

[@hikking.with.harrison]

It seems to me like things might be a little tough for you at the moment. I hope you're okay bro. Take care of yourself. ❤

[@missy1905]

I watch a lot of documentaries on KZbin and learn a lot from them. But this weekend, I just thought "bugger it" I need to just relax and not get mad or hyped up watching these doco's, instantly, I went to your latest video and it calmed me down straight away..... Truly Amazing, I never realised it had this effect before, but Yes, kind, soft caring nature of the video is what I needed, and just to see some Australian Bushland (although I do live in a country town, it's just farmland around). Somewhere, where I probably will never get in person, I can see it through your KZbin channels eyes. Thankyou so very much for taking the time to go out and make these beautiful video's of Australia.

[@ScottysGoneWalkabout]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoy the vids.

[@lisabee2314]

Looks like a great trip, loved to see all the different wildlife, how beautiful!

[@robonez]

KICKASS video, amazing nature, great vibes! Cheers from Norway! \m/

[@Cherene68]

Thanks so much Scotty for this video/film- it was so well shot. Very picturesque and I would think, a sacred place for the TO’s.

[@cunningman]

Thanks for the frozen toes, the beautiful shoot, the history and the animals! Some creeks could call you up into them forever. Thanks for going as far as you do for us back home. 🙏

[@simoned5130]

That gnocchi looked great! Will look for that brand dehydrated penne too

[@rhondachapman3688]

Great video Scotty. Majestic Aussie scenery at its best. The wombats were so cute! Heartbreaking to see that little guy with the mange. Wish we had the over here in the West 💜💜

[@stuartbatcheldor5978]

Another amazing place captured here Scotty. We live in such a beautiful country. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@richardeljay]

Fabulous stuff. Amazing birdsong. Sat in UK dreaming of such a place.

[@leepenehoe673]

Never get sick of your vids mate, keep them coming.

[@4x4andfishing]

Quality is the best word for everything in and about this video

[@rodgeorge7244]

Beautiful spot Scotty our country is a wondrous place from the outback deserts to the great divide and everything in between I love it all and I have been lucky enough to see a huge amount of this land.

[@_FNQ]

Thanks for taking us along Scotty! That was great.

[@Amanda-ei7oc]

What an awesome spot! Thanks for another beautiful adventure.

[@tracker5849]

Enchanting..magical.. peaceful...amazing forest

[@harrygeorge9570]

Cracking spot mate. In the warmer months you’ll get Australian bass in that area

[@torchandbucket4214]

I love chilling out to your videos Scotty - they're very relaxing and you have some beautiful sandstone over there ❤

[@torchandbucket4214]

You're definitely not a scammer are you 😂😂😂🖕

[@fifitafonua5765]

Beautiful mate can’t wait for the next video BSafe🤙

[@laurencetilley9194]

Hi Scotty, what a gorgeous location. Thanks for sharing this adventure.

[@shaungolding5599]

Awesome vid mate! Always caught Carp on worms with a paternoster rig 👌

[@stellaburzillo2541]

if you ever get the chance to do a winter camping trip in Algonquin Park with full hot tent set up and some ice fishing!👌

[@POMOLY]

Hey, Scotty, I really like your videos, it's always make me feel relaxed and enjoy. Thank you for showing us so much fun!😃

[@Cermagine]

try going unweighted or with a float next time when chasing carp with corn or bread. Helps to change it up when they're picky like that 👌

[@wahyuhandokolbs8161]

What a nice paradise

[@maschinedownunder]

Love it man, exactly the type of trips I am doing too. Good on you for not broadcasting the location online because thats how beautiful locations get wrecked by an influx of people where there are always some that act irresponsible and stuff it up for the rest of us. Complements on having the patience and taking the time to film it. I could personally not be stuffed and usually just do some pics and short videos. So well done for that!

[@papajeff5486]

Scotty, sometimes it helps to cover the point of the hook with the bait, corn, grasshopper, cricket or worm. Fish that inspect the bait will definitely be repelled by a sharp point…sometimes.

[@JasonMcCann841]

What a spot.