Stories of the South S1 EP1 | Outback Aviator

Meet Doug Sprigg, an outback pilot who spends his days flying travellers over the wild frontiers of his backyard, the vast South Australian outback. His flight path covers 800,000 square kilometres, an area bigger than Belgium, Netherlands and France combined and has called this rugged wilderness home for more than half a century. The 66-year-old runs and lives at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the farthest reaches of the Flinders Ranges and says it’s craggy peeks, towering ridge lines and sweeping gorges are best explored from the air.
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[@ruthtomlinson0765]

Finally a series that actually shows you the country side rather than the person videoing the show. Absolutely loved your video, we live in such an amazing country. Thank you, and I can't wait to watch the rest of the series.

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you very much for the comment Patrick! We sure do live in such an amazing country and we love to be able to share the landscapes with others.

[@TheAverageGuy12]

Grew up till I was 24 visiting the Flinders Ranges and Arkaroola every year! Then I discovered the World and have travelled to every continent and lived for extended periods in America, China, Vietnam and Thailand. Can't begin to tell you how much I miss the Flinders. Home is where the heart is❤❤❤

[@southaustraliatravel]

It's incredibly beautiful out there - a trip to the Flinders feels like stepping back in time.

[@TheAverageGuy12]

@@southaustraliatravel While you do a spot of Astronomy under the darkest night skies listen to Doug's stories about his father that will blow your mind!

[@nurse580]

Hello Paul, I was born in Quorn & grew up there & in Port Augusta but am now in Adelaide. I miss the Flinders too even though it sounds like you have seen more of it than I have! Unfortunately I’ve never seen many of these places in the far north of the Flinders but will never forget some country near Angorichina.

[@TheAverageGuy12]

@@nurse580 Yeah I'm gonna sound like a spruiker for S.A. but I have always felt the Flinders has a magical uniqueness I have never felt anywhere else. Quorn, Hawker they really set the scene that your about to step back into time. The things is you can choose the Southern, Middle, or Northern Flinders. All have diff charms, but personally it gets better the further you go.

[@az97yuhb]

Incredible thanks...

[@elliotgrafton]

Yewwww massive love team

[@southaustraliatravel]

Beautiful filming Elliot!

[@Kram_Farkel]

We drove to Arkaroola in July 2015. It was the most stunning scenery I have ever witnessed. It is a place where no matter where you look it could be on a postcard.

[@southaustraliatravel]

It's truly unlike any other place in the world. Incredible landscapes 📸

[@vaj121]

Amazing ... Someday!!!

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you for watching Varun. Hopefully someday soon!

[@softenstudio]

I love South Australia 😍

[@southaustraliatravel]

It's a pretty special place!

[@softenstudio]

@@southaustraliatravel 100% 🤍

[@mitchpetersen7071]

This is jaw dropping, I can’t wait to get out there and explore. 😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@southaustraliatravel]

So glad you enjoyed it Mitch! We can't wait to share the other videos with you over the upcoming months. Hope you get to visit the outback soon, it's an extremely special place.

[@martinslepanek738]

Absolutely amazing guys! I cannot wait for your upcoming videos. I am moving to South Australia in a few months and your Instagram and KZbin channel are awesome.

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you Martin. You'll love it here - such beauty and diversity across all of the regions!

[@SuzzyB52]

Oh dear Lord, I'm so jealous, simply stunning. My Son is a commercial pilot in Arnhem Land and the photos he sends me are amazing. What a great country we live in.

[@southaustraliatravel]

We're very lucky!

[@chriswauchope3431]

Yep have flown with Doug, fantastic view from up high! Great experience.

[@southaustraliatravel]

He's an encyclopedia of outback knowledge and an incredible pilot. Glad to hear you had such a great time.

[@roseangel6799]

I wouldn’t live anywhere else! 🥰

[@southaustraliatravel]

We're very lucky here in South Australia ❤️

[@GraemeBlore]

Absolutely brilliant. A couple of months ago we visited Wilpena Pound, Wallaroo, Penwortham, Glenelg, Younghusband, & Robe. Flying over Wilpena Pound was unforgettable! S.A. has SO much to offer-forget about Bali! Check out your own backyard and be gobsmacked.

[@southaustraliatravel]

What a list of locations - from wine and cattle country to the coast! The outback is pretty special place and we're very lucky to have it right in our backyard.

[@saviajane09]

Beautiful. waiting to see the full series.

[@southaustraliatravel]

We're looking forward to sharing the rest of the series with everyone! Thank you for watching Savia.

[@creativejuicewithoutpulp]

Amazing! Can't wait for the rest of the series

[@southaustraliatravel]

Can't wait to share the episodes with everyone!

[@R41CHU.]

. That was good 👍

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you!

[@EBaker0129]

Thats cool 😎

[@TrEl_xer]

I live in Adelaide, and boy oh boy, SA is one of the best outback places in the world! 😀🔥😀

[@southaustraliatravel]

It absolutely is!

[@jennyliessmann4556]

BEAUTIFULLY SHOT!

[@southaustraliatravel]

Makes it easy when the landscape is so beautiful!

[@kerryowen-holmes3719]

You have done a brilliant job Thank you 😊 Your narration, information & pictures are out of this world 😊

[@southaustraliatravel]

Beautiful comment thank you Kerry. Glad to hear you enjoyed the first episode!

[@cootamundraclinton434]

Five visits to Arkaroola and twelve visits to William Creek so far. Cannot wait for the next!

[@southaustraliatravel]

Both such special parts of Australia - how good is the outback!

[@cootamundraclinton434]

@@southaustraliatravel I'm a New South Welshman, born and bred. But the outback of SA will always be my most favourite destination.

[@heysheekey]

Love it

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@CharlieRachel]

Great work guys! You’ve captured the essence of those areas perfectly 👏🏼

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you so much!

[@fredericksamson9430]

Such a bueaty! It’s like mars

[@southaustraliatravel]

It truly is a landscape unlike anywhere else!

[@MrPartyplopper]

I WANT TO BECOM AN OUTBACK AVAITOR!

[@Chr.1995]

Fantastic

[@southaustraliatravel]

Thank you for watching Christopher!

[@nicolasgarcia-bellido7813]

This would’ve been handy when I was doing my geology assignment last year…

[@southaustraliatravel]

Haha at least you would have known all the terminology in the video! Thanks for watching Nicolas.

[@dorothy2850]

🥺😍😍

[@southaustraliatravel]

❤️❤️

[@cohenturner23]

My uncle frequently flies to arkaroola to do pumps for the Arkaroola wildlife village or something? i dont know too much about it

[@irfankhan2378]

Any info about the soundtrack?

[@rgrex1]

How long is each episode going to be and is streaming here on KZbin or on some other streaming service?

[@southaustraliatravel]

Roughly 5-7 minutes per episode and playing exclusively on this KZbin channel!

[@moniquematthews8981]

Music is too loud and the talking too soft.