The Australian Outback - we didn't expect this!

The Australian Outback is a land of stunning scenery, vast red deserts, hidden waterholes, deep gorges, incredibly large rocks... and FLIES. Everyone knows about Uluru and Kakadu, but there is so much more to the outback.
In this episode we revisit five of our favourite "hidden gems" in outback Australia. These are lesser known places that we hadn't even heard of when we first started our 3 year Lap of Australia.
We visit:
Palm Valley in the NT
Kalgan Pool in the Pilbara Region of WA
Arkaroola in SA
Silverton in NSW
Boodjamulla National Park in QLD
We think these spots are all definitely worth seeing, and you should add them to your Australian Road Trip Bucket List.
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WHO ARE WE?
We are Nigel and Sue (NaS) Adventures, a couple of outdoor adventurers. We've been Overlanding Australia living in our self-converted 4x4 Sprinter van since January 2021. Join us as we visit the highlights, but also share some off the beaten path hidden gems, along with the day to day realities of living in a van.
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[@neilthorman3646]

Hi guys that was great, I wonder how many millions of overseas dollars will be spent here the Australian Tourist Authorities should be thanking you for a beautiful advertisement of our beautiful country . Sue your narration of this video was exceptional. Have a happy and safe 2024. 🎉❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you so much Neil, I really enjoyed putting this one together. Happy New Year to you. We are super excited for 24!!

[@Lee-astrololee]

A very impressive list Sue & Nigel I have certainly added these places to my list. Thank you both for bringing us some incredible footage of some of the remotest and iconic spots in Australia, throughout this past year. Look forward to seeing what is in store for 2024. Happy New Year, enjoy your break with family.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Lee! Nigel got back from work yesterday so all is good. Adventures begin again today! Thanks for being along for the ride this year, we are really looking forward to 2024.

[@michaelsecomb4115]

Boodjamulla was spectacular. Loved it. Will certainly add the others to our bucket list.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Still one of our favourite places we’ve visited. Happy New Year Michael 😃

[@robyndehavilland1609]

What an amazing episode! There is nothing better than the Australian Outback, So vast, diverse, and remote, and full of pinch me breathtaking moments. And red dirt is my fave thing ❤❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

We love it too, except when it gets in everywhere in the van!

[@Gratitude521]

Love your photography and down-to-earth commentary.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year

[@gregw6442]

5 Star….Thank you very much for sharing your Awesome trip

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Cheers Greg, glad you enjoyed the round up!

[@philsmith-if1oi]

Best video you have made so far, Sue, well done.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you so much Phil, that means a lot to me. It was a lot of fun to make.

[@sallyjones1403]

Awesome video guys. Thank you for sharing it. Happy new year, looking forward to seeing much more 🎉

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Same to you Sally! We are super excited for all the adventures to come on 2024. Starting with Tassie!

[@aussietechie6625]

Very noice adventures!

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rachaelcooper1919]

Thanks for a great video! Adding these to my list of places to travel to one day. 😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Rachel, glad you enjoyed it. There really are some beautiful places to visit in Australia.

[@lisafrancis485]

Awesome love the outback ❤

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Us too! It’s our favourite place in Australia, I mean, it’s a big place!

[@Accolades70]

great summary - Lots of great places to visit....

[@nigelandsueadventures]

So many great places, we are blessed in this big beautiful country

[@gregellis9995]

Thank You N and S for Your Vids, I was Lucky enough back in the 90's to see every Rock, Desert and Waterfall in Aus. On My Own,, Literally,, (sadly) I had a HF Radfhone JIC,, to call Home Or RFD's. The main Steet Of Broome was Dirt. Cable beach was Naked. I am/was an Honorary member of the Balgo Hills Tribe,, blah blah,,,..Have done 3 laps since, Well,, Each Time, has been a little bit more disappointing,,! The Outback of Australia, the People and the Places should Not be treated Like a Balinese Playground.. Last Lap 2012,,Working in Kununurra and Ashburton Road Meekatharra. next lap,, next year,, umm,, 1st stop,, Wallaman falls,,

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Oh Wallaman Falls is amazing isn’t it? Doing the lap in the 90s would have been hectic!

[@geoffcampbell7846]

Wow! Just found your channel and what an opening video. 😮 So glad KZbin pushed this out. Instant subscription guys. Great video and drone footage. Looking forward to learning more about your trip and how you go about doing a trip like this. Cheers.👋

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Cheers Geoff! Thanks for the kind words. We absolutely love the outback and have heaps of videos from the popular spots and some lesser known, if you feel like a binge. We’re currently in Tassie and loving it here too. Our videos come out at 8am AEST Sundays.

[@mikehzz9848]

Thank for sharing, already done most of them and agree with your assessment. I quite liked Chambers Pillar, enough to go twice. Cheers.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks Mike, it’s definitely on our list. We’ve run out of time the last couple of times we’ve been in the red centre

[@LynneCarey]

Some excellent places. I don't think I've been to any, but would love to see all of them. What beautiful red cliff walls with green water. Thanks for the great footage. And with that I'm caught up and ready for the 2024 adventures. Happy New Year!! 🎉😊😍

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Haha that’s awesome Lynne. Thanks for catching up, and thanks so much for all your support this year. We hope you had a great Christmas and all the best for 2024 to you and your family 🧡

[@viniettamajor6415]

Great video guys,can't wait to get to the Flinders 😊

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Oh it’s so good there, you’ll love it! Make sure you do the sunrise at Bunyeroo or Razorback lookout

[@davidmoore7303]

Happy New Year.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thank you David, same to you. Hope you have some exciting plans for 2024

[@2000coco]

Very nice camper van 🚐👏👏😍

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks! We love our tiny home

[@michelle10261]

Great video, I just bought a 2005 Mitsubishi express van and my husband is doing up for me to travel. From Michelle in Australia. Happy New year.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Oh that’s so exciting! Where will you go first?

[@michelle10261]

Hi thank you for replying to me I live in central QLD. It's gets very hot so I would like to go somewhere, maybe the QLD coast road or go to the mountains.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

@@michelle10261 sounds good! The coast is beautiful but maybe too busy at this time of the year.

[@judywilliamson9557]

Thank you so much! My little Jayco van won't make it to all those places, but Silverton has been on my list for a long time. Did you go to Cameron's Corner or the Marree Man?

[@nigelandsueadventures]

The only way to see the Marree Man is from the air, apparently, and as we’d already done a flight over the Painted Hills at Anna Creek, we couldn’t do another. It would be cool to see though. And no we haven’t been to Cameron’s Corner yet.

[@cherylrayes8015]

The ridgetop drive in Arkaroola was my Mums treat for her 80th bday, she loved it! We spent a lovely time doing the whole region. 🙂

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Oh what an awesome birthday that would have been. I bet she loved it

[@fishnchips8132]

Well presented video - far too many ads.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks for watching and apologies that you found the ads distracting. PS we love fish and chips!!

[@Ron-uq2hg]

No Crocs! Bloody sharks probably ate them.

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Haha no sharks in the Pilbara either (well not inland!)

[@Ron-uq2hg]

@@nigelandsueadventures there was a joke going around Sarwin in the 1960s. An American tourist asks a local if there are any Crocs in the river. Local slowly replies nah a s he is Jin the air the local finishes his sentence. Crocs at them years ago. Well maybe you should be careful of drop bears in the philba.

[@2000coco]

Thank goodness there were no crocodiles 🐊🐊🐊 and why are they not in those waters? Good thing they’re not…

[@nigelandsueadventures]

They don’t come so far south. They are only in the north of the country.

[@desmondfrost1763]

Hi guys it's Desmond I am going to the northern territory first time ever leaving Auckland. New Zealand on the 5th of august 2024 meeting the group on the 6th of august 2024 flying into Adelaide our. Adventure begins going to port augusta. Kakadu kings canyon coober pedy uluru flinders ranges Alice springs Jabiru Katherine cruise the Katherine gorge Litchfield national park mataranka karlu karlu kings canyon the red centre Darwin Katherine Tennant creek. The Daly pub the fields of lights a 16. Day of adventure seeing reptiles Crocs birds kangaroo camels I cannot wait first time ever I have been to the northern territory first time on the Stuart highway by AAT bus you guys mention about flys is it hot and humid there leaving new Zealand on the 5th of august 2024 tour departs Adelaide on the 6th of august 2024 I am so excited evenat the age of.66 my last overseas trip was to China in 2018 because of coviid so. You can understand why I am excited guys any tips that you can give me how cold how hot I have a good pair of walking shoes the group is staying at my hotels motor inn resorts apartments the Crowne plaza it's a long tour 16 days on the road of course stiop overs cannot wait departure 5th of august 2024 from Auckland international airport

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Desmond! Thanks for your lovely message, we can feel your excitement. We are super excited for you, it's no secret how much we love the Northern Territory. Coming from NZ winter you will probably find it hot, yes. Although August is about the best time to visit the NT. The nights may be quite cold in Central Aus. We would definitely recommend a fly net as your first purchase haha. Here's a link to all our videos on the NT. kzbin.info/aero/PLic6_dxWYD-TURSqy3XL6CXisYmuNpXXb

[@trevorhendy1]

Love your channel and vibe guys. Great video. Just subbed, hadn’t come across you before. My wife and I have similar content, fun to see the places we’ve been in common. 🙏🏻🚙🏕️✅

[@nigelandsueadventures]

Thanks so much Trevor! We hope you enjoy following along our journey. Say HI if you see us out there in the road. I’ll check out your journey too.