Simpson Desert Fringes | Welford NP & Alroy and Mechanical Issue | 2023 Part 6

Join me, Stephan Fischer, on a captivating journey through Welford National Park, but with a twist this time. Our adventure begins on the tranquil River Drive, where we camp at the serene Little Boomerang Waterhole. It's the perfect start, surrounded by nature's calm.
On the second day, we gear up for the Desert Drive, a 4WD challenge through stunning red sand dunes and spinifex plains. However, adventure often comes with unexpected turns. I encounter a mechanical issue with my vehicle, adding a real-world twist to our exploration. This unforeseen hiccup means we have to cut our trip short, but not before soaking in the beauty of Welford's rugged landscapes.
The journey back isn't just a retreat but an exploration in itself. We make a stopover at Alroy Station, a personal favorite of mine and a beautiful oasis in the midst of our rugged journey. This place always offers a warm welcome and a chance to reflect on our adventures.
On the final leg home, I discover a new free campsite in Nyngan. It's a hidden gem that I can't wait to share with you. This unexpected find is a reminder that every journey, no matter how well planned, always holds surprises.
This trip to Welford National Park may not have gone exactly as planned, but it's these unplanned moments that often make for the most memorable adventures. So, join me as we navigate the unexpected, revel in the beauty of the Australian outback, and discover new gems along the way. 🚙🏞️🔧
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00:00 - Start
01:11 - Lavilin 7 day anti perspirant
02:19 - Welford NP River Circuit
05:04 - Mechanical Issues
06:09 - Afternoon at Little Boomerang Camping Area
07:25 - Welford NP Desert Loop
12:19 - Arriving at Alroy
13:24 - New Lazer Utility Lights
14:20 - Alroy Station 2
17:00 - Alroy Cottage Walk Trough
19:48 - I found a new to me camp spot in Nyngan
21:32 - Outro
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[@AlloffroadAu]

Hey everyone, I've got a quick update for you. Just so you know, this channel isn't a money-maker for me, quite the opposite in fact. A lot of time and effort goes into filming and editing these videos. To make things a bit more efficient, I'm trialling third-party AI narration. I'm really keen to hear what you all think about it. Your feedback is invaluable as I continue to bring you the best and most honest content out there. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the comment section. Cheers!

[@lyonsy143]

I think the narration was good, be interesting to see if you find it a time saver or sink, sir swag ended up going away from text to speech because it became a time sink

[@tonyshaw5548]

Have to be honest, it's a negatory from me...Stephan you have a very distinctive voice and the change is slightly off-putting...I realise you have to do what you have to do, but would prefer your voice overs to keep in "character" with the action footage.

[@ShoeysAdventures]

Naisely James AI is not enjoyable to listen to, much prefer your voice and accent, don't lose your style its unique and I like it.

[@cruisin_our_country]

I dont rate the voice over man im afraid

[@bazza2540]

I think it could work as an intro or outro, but it loses that personal touch especially talking in the first person

[@craiggillphotography8030]

I really like the narration, I like it best when he is telling a story related to the footage. Wonderful voice and elocution adds professionalism. In my opinion. I particularly liked it in the Vic high country video 👍

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you very much! Yes, I think that's the only instance where I may use AI in the future.

[@rastus555]

Nothing wrong with your voice keep up the brilliant content

[@AlloffroadAu]

Much appreciated

[@TomClarke-yr1uv]

Got to agree with comments regarding using the voice of a narrator. Just creates a strange experience hearing someone else's voice saying "I did this" or "I did that" for you.

[@rickorman1084]

Yep he needs to Phuk it off, ruins a good show

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you for the feedback

[@Johnny-lt5ib]

The narration may not be on point for this content. That would make sense if making a documentary, but for a KZbin channel sharing your experience and journey, best hear it from you. Still left wondering what happened about the desert trip being rushed and cut short, another teaser at beginning of this video. I love this YT channel, and appreciate your content Stefan. Cheers

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you, was just one of those trips Stephen had enough of the heat and flies and I have to admit it was quite extrem 49c

[@johnprice2606]

I have been to Welford a few times now. It is great for a short getaway and not too far from my home in Queensland. Some good photography opportunities and easy pleasant drives. It has a bit of a sad history like many of the remote stations. I also stay at Alroy Station when heading west and they are really nice people who run the place. The Lake at Quilpie is also a nice overnighter with excellent facilities and stunning sunsets and wildlife looking over the lake.

[@rickorman1084]

LUCAS power steering stop leak works a treat, have successfully used this product for year's

[@dannyconelly1454]

As usual Stephan, loved the visuals. Bit interesting whatever happened to cut the previous leg short. Unlucky about the Steer pump. Not a huge fan of the 3rd party voice over. Prefer yours. Cheers mate.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@gazpixs]

Sorry Stefan, voice over sounds fake and takes the legitimate out of it. I (hopefully we) prefer you're mater of fact Teutonic verbiage. The voice over suits some dudes in Range Rovers on a guided tour looking to spruik some Rich White Wankedoodoahs Cheers Gaz

[@lastknownlocation8760]

I think the new narration voice is fantastic. The only thing I’d change is using Stefan’s name instead of “I” because we know it wasn’t him. It reminds me of the old Malcom Douglas doccos

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you yes agree, 👍

[@user-of9ku9dx5b]

Hi Stefan, I don’t have a strong preference for the narration. The narrator sounded more polished but your voice is more sincere.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@dedicatedtruckspecialists9629]

Yes, that's a great point

[@homelesspilgrim]

Sorry to hear about how the steering box thing started leaking and cut your adventure short this time. Video looks beautiful as usual though. I hope to one day have an adventure like that and go camping so I could enjoy the peace and quiet for a few nights away from the cities

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes mate food for the soul the peace and quite

[@djungul2916]

just my opinion of course. is a bit disjointed hearing somebody else speaking for you. I prefer to listen to you narrate

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thanks for the feedback mate just trialling it keen to get more feedback like yours

[@roadlos]

Hallo Stefan, auch für mich ist es seltsam mit einer anderen Stimme in deinen Videos. Mein Englisch ist nicht perfekt und mir fällt es leichter "deutsches" Englisch zu verstehen. Die Stimme deines Kumpels ist sicher radiotauglich aber deine Stimme ist uns allen vertraut. Beste Grüße aus Thüringen

[@warrencramer4516]

Agreed 👍

[@placesweexplore]

Die Stimme ist super 👍🏼 vor allem für das Story telling aber ich wäre glücklicher darüber wenn du redest. 😊 kommt irgendwie authentischer rüber

[@AlloffroadAu]

danke fuer die bemerkung

[@jebw]

Good video. I don't think the assistant VO should talk in 1st person, you should do this part. Keep the VO assistance to 3rd person.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Noted!

[@markhryb3259]

Not a fan of that AI narrative at all 😖. Please don’t go there !

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@ChrisButterworth]

@AlloffroadAu Why not clone your own voice?

[@retepd1e]

Professional narration! Love it!

[@AlloffroadAu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@retepd1e]

@@AlloffroadAubut I prefer your accent! Unique

[@davidgullick3933]

Quite odd having the narrator speak in Stefan’s first person. IMO best as a third party voice and filling the gaps around what you don’t say. Keep up the good work guys.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you for the feedback, and I agree

[@LivingTodayToday]

I dont mind the combination of your personal narrations and the AI.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you for the feedback.

[@mvand131]

Love your channel Stephan, and have watched almost every video but please ditch the AI voiceover. We much prefer your voice with all it's emotion and sincerity. Great video as always though. Curious about why the desert trip got cut short though.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Working on it!

[@Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee3333eeeee3]

Please ditch the voice over! Nothing wrong with your own. I went to Welford with my father and my 2 sons..we awoke.at.1am to the sound of light rain. Immediately packed up and drove all night in rain to Tambo. The drive out of the park was wild! Doesn't take much rain on that clay to turn things.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@BirdManVRX]

When you do the commentary I can tell that you have experienced the place or situation. The AI is a bit robotic and has no emotion, so it doesn’t give the same connection.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you for the feedback

[@andrewmorgan4306]

Great vid again Stephen but i like your narration better than the other bloke,i recon the other blokes narration tacks away the rawness of you videos witch i like but thats just my option nothing against the other bloke.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks mate

[@visualjon]

Not a fan of the new voice over when it’s being you. Only works when it’s talking about the surroundings or history of the location etc. if that makes sense.

[@AlloffroadAu]

yes makes a lot of sense thanks for the feedback

[@AstroVisualSteve]

I prefer your own voice Stefan. The ai narration is nice and clear and a little easier to understand but seems disjointed. I suggest if you do use this ai narration, it speaks as if narrating what you ate doing etc. not as though it is your voice suddenly. I.E. "Here we Stefan under the front of his landcruiser, clearing out the grass from the radiator." However I really would just prefer your own voice in the voiceovers.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Noted!

[@bootsnmud]

I don’t mind the narration however feel it should be third person not first person. We know and like your commentary.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you for the feedback, and I agree

[@Zeebad_1st]

That other voice over was very confusing

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@Zeebad_1st]

@@AlloffroadAu great video otherwise!

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you

[@hoadie]

To my mind, the narration adds nothing and honestly detracts and distracts. That said, still a great video and story.

[@AlloffroadAu]

I appreciate the feedback mate will all be taken in to consideration

[@MartyBrisbane]

Sounds rather odd

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@stevegunning1806]

Nope. I’d ditch the professional sounding voice over guy. The results are fine if you want you vids to sound commercially driven, like advertisements. You have a great presentation style and your accent when speaking English is genuinely easy to understand. When you speak you sound like the real deal. I hope you haven’t had any flak for speaking with a slight accent - but it takes all kinds I know. And I’m definitely NOT biased just because my mother was German. 👍😂

[@AlloffroadAu]

Ok, thanks, yes, there have been a few racial slurs over time, but I usually block them. Yes, after the VHC series, there will be no more James or if super rare for BG info.

[@stevegunning1806]

I’m SO sorry, and embarrassed, to hear that Stefan! Ignorance obviously abounds, yet programs like yours are part of the very stuff that helps to break down barriers in many areas of society, so please keep it going if you can put up with the isolated numbskull or two. Thanks for your insights and superb footage. Steve, 2014 LR D4, thinking about putting a Lazer Linear 18 Elite in the front grille.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Thank you mate, D4 last good off-road LR, you wont regret the Lazer Linear Elite mate.

[@ShoeysAdventures]

Ai remindes me of tiktok, please dont go that way

[@ShoeysAdventures]

I skipped the Ai narrations after a bit.

[@AlloffroadAu]

I appreciate the feedback mate will all be taken in to consideration

[@dedicatedtruckspecialists9629]

Yeh, much prefer your narration. Worth a try, but for me it's off-putting. Love the channel mate.

[@AlloffroadAu]

Much appreciated

[@funnyeh]

Not a fan of the voiceover, otherwise a great channel.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you for the feedback

[@fredfredricks8317]

AI narration takes away from your personal touch not a fan

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you for the feedback

[@graemetowner7257]

sorry Stephan, hate the voice over guy, dont care if its AI or real...youtube is about peoples personnel journeys or experience shot in their way...keep it real please

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback

[@SwampySi]

sorry, not a fan of the narration.. its your story, you should tell it.

[@AlloffroadAu]

appreciate the feedback

[@julestrips4160]

I think that voice would be better off reciting some bush poetry, doesn’t match your style

[@AlloffroadAu]

agree

[@DriveOnLeft]

Your voice please! Don't like the narration.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thank you for the feedback

[@GuyRPaxton]

Loose the AI Stephan, very sterile.

[@AlloffroadAu]

thanks for the feedback, yes, it will be used very sparingly in the future