The Ultimate Solo Road Trip [ Camping in the Kosciuszko National Park ]

[@aarons5324]

What makes you standout is not because I'm Victorian so I have a instant bias, but because you give the background and history of place's and tracks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Aaron, Thanks a lot mate. I dont really enjoy the history side of things. I find it interesting finding out how things get named. I greatly appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@gregpaterno1446]

You can’t get more Aussie than Timo on the side of the river eating a pie you are a legend Tim love your videos 💪🏼🇦🇺👌🏼👍🏽🥧

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Greg, Cant beat having a pie n sauce out in the bush. Lol Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Jezza31]

As a video editor, I highly appreciate the multiple camera angles! Alot of work for a solo person to get all the vehicle and camp footage! Love the videos!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jeremie, Thanks a lot mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback when you're in the filming industry. Most replies i get from filming industry people are negative. Saying there's no way I'm solo with the shots i get. 100% filmed on my own. So thanks you again. It is a stack of work setting up all the camera's on my own, and then cutting them in during the edit. Cheers Tim.

[@68mustangmustang77]

This is awesome Tim I didn't realise the barryway was like this only known it from the Jindabyne end. Can't get enough of the high country no matter what part your in 🍻👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, That drive along the Barry Way is well worth it. Stunning drive all the way through. Check it out some day if you can. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@68mustangmustang77]

@@timbates4wdadventures next Monday I'm going to head that way to walhalla 👍🍻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@68mustangmustang77 Have a great trip mate. Barry Way is a nice drive.

[@philj3111]

Good to find someone who enjoys the bush for what it is, not costing $1000's with the best of everything that opens and shuts, the old KISS principle! Well done!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Phil, Yeah mate, you sure don’t need to spend big money to have a great camping experience. Less is more. Can’t beat a simple setup. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@dodgy_garage_4x4]

Tim hi, what is so appealing for me watching you videos is the way that you love and respect the bush so much. It's such enjoyable viewing. Keep up the good work mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback and im glad you enjoyed this great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@shovelhead2369]

Great camera work n commentary, awesome scenery and every time you said "magnificent", I took a swig of my beer 🤣cheers Batesy..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol I'll make sure i step up the magnificent on the next trips. Lol You had better stock up the fridge mate. hahah Lol Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@scoota969]

Another magnificent job, Looking forward to the rest of the episodes, I really enjoy watching your real down to earth no bullshit no wank factor shows, you demonstrate that anyone can get out and enjoy high country camping and you don’t need a $250,000 79 series

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats it mate. You sure dont need all the fancy gear to see some of the best parts that Australia has to offer. I greatly appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I agree no BS here.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@stendecstretcher4983 Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ianward1126]

Hey Tim, another great video mate. Thanks again for for sharing your travels with us. It’s great the way you show people that owning a 4WD is a wonderful way to see this great country, it’s not all about rip tear and bust. Thanks again.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ian, Yeah mate thats it. You dont need to always go off road to find amazing camp sites. Thanks a lot mate for your feedback, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@JB-wv4gw]

What a legend. Really enjoyed this thank you.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday JB, Thanks very much. I’m glad you enjoy I’m the video. It was such a great trip. I appreciate your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@paulrohan6887]

gday Tim I love all your videos because they are in Victoria and are places that I can go to. Beleive it or not I have always wanted to go to Jindabyne via Bairnsdale and the Buchan Caves So now I am going to do that exact trip asap

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thats trip from Buchan through to Jindabyne is well worth it. I hope you have a top trip mate when you head away. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Yipmanhands]

Brilliant video Tim and magic looking country, thanks for this.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate That was a fantastic trip. One I’d like to do again some day. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@MrThuggery]

Another great vid mate. One of the many things I love about the vids Batesy is that you wouldn't even know you were there.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Mick, Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@ronjeremy6128]

Magnificent spots. Just beautiful. The serenity!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Ron, Yeah mate, this was a great trip. Very relaxing in my local surrounds, that’s for sure. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@grantrobinson3291]

That is freaking awesome !!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Grant, Thanks mate. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Cheers Tim.

[@RockyGully]

Absolutely nailed the spirit of touring the High Country again Tim! Good basic tucker,a reliable and capable vehicle and time tested gear.Magnifent and how's the serenity! Keep up the great work fella.Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah mate some basic ol time cooking gear can sometimes make the best tasting meals. Simple meals were made, but gee they tasted great. Lol Thanks mate for your feedback, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@allancoxaustralia3521]

Great video and so much info. Really enjoyable. Keep it up. Looking forward to the next one.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Allan, Thanks mate. I greatly appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@emu4wd]

The drinking of the G&T on the bank, says a lot. Nice. Steve 🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Not a bad spot for one. Cheers Tim.

[@rogerclift2705]

As always, Tim, great video

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@paulpianezzola6490]

Love watching you’re videos Tim keep them coming great stuff 👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, That was a great trip around the Kosy National Park. I’m glad you enjoyed it mate. More solo trips are coming up. Cheers Tim

[@janereid7521]

Really enjoyed watching your Trip stunning area that’s for sure my highlight of this video was the Gin and Tonic 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jane, It sure was a great trip. Stunning country. A G&t at the end of the day goes down a treat. Lol. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@theozBandit]

Timbo, jump on eBay and buy an AM/SSB CB for around $120 (with scan feature) or even the new Uniden digital 980 SSB and install it as a 2nd CB and you'll find you'll be able to hear all the chat between station properties and alot of the 4x4 boys out in middle of Australia, all who treat the chat alot more professionally. In WA last night, conditions were perfect and a few of the 4x4 boys out at Mt Augustus were talking to other 4x4ers out at Ularu and they were asking if you were on the channel to have a chat. Something else, not sure if you do already or not (as Graham Cahill does with his 3 two ways) but when parked up at camp, leave the 2ways on SCAN and turn squelch up to scan away quietly in background incase someone does a call out for emergency assistance, youll be close and able to respond. 👍 Also, keep up the filming of these trips, it's allowing everyone around the world who can't be here to at least travel along with you. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I’m not understanding your point on why I need to get one of these radios while on my solo trips. I understand the point of winding up the squelch on the uhf for longer range If I’m driving on my own I sometimes do that and I do run my uhf on scan so I can hear if and groups are coming towards me. Not sure if I explained that well lol. Thanks though for your reply and feedback, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@theozBandit]

@@timbates4wdadventures just sent message to you on facebook.. cheers

[@King_David794]

Fair to say I’m addicted to your videos mate . You make The best camping videos imo 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jakobe, Thanks heaps mate. I’m glad you enjoy my video content. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@norikghoukassian1773]

simple and old school ; is my school keep them coming Tim. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Norik, Yeah mate, simple and old school camping works well mate. It’s so easy and very enjoyable. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Challenger4WD]

Great video Tim, I’d never heard of Barry Way so I had a look on the map and traced you’re drive into Kosciusko NP. A lot of history and the campsites are amazing. 👍🏻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it's a ripper drive. Amazing views down along the Snowy River. It is well worth the drive. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@paulkenny7363]

Awesome video Tim, you are living the dream, absolutely cracking camping and touring, loved it!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thanks mate. It sure was a great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@rickmartin9823]

Nicely done Timbo!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Good stuff Tim ya grub looked great

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cant beat campfire cooking. Cheers Tim

[@matthosie3390]

Great video Tim, it’s a beautiful drive along the Barry Way and the Snowy River

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Yeah mate, it's a drive i highly recommend anyone to drive if they haven't. Its a really nice drive along the Snowy River. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Stunning country. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@msafirimhehe]

So lovely! You truly do the best solo camping adventures... Enjoy..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for your reply, i greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@msafirimhehe]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thank you.. Greetings from Canada..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@msafirimhehe Thanks mate for dropping in from Canada.

[@krbushcraftaustralia5976]

Awesomeness mate looking forward to the next instalment 🍺🤘

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. That was a ripper trip along Barry Way Cheers Tim

[@brendanking6110]

Enjoyed this one so much I just had to subscribe. Thanks for making it

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Brendan, Thanks mate and thank you for subscribing to my channel. I hope you continue to enjoy the videos coming through. Cheers Tim.

[@FuNkYyBoY]

loved it mate ... keep going bloke !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. A few new solo videos coming over the next few weeks. Cheers Tim

[@antontekare5202]

Hey tim thanks again another great vid to watch nothing like eating a pie by the river thanks again 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Anton, Thanks mate, it was a ripper trip and having a pie n sauce on the banks of the Suggan Buggan River, was a top place for a lunch stop over. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@jasonmann5019]

Another great video Tim. Thank you for sharing. Peaceful traveling to you.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jason, Thanks mate. It was a very peaceful trip, that’s for sure. Cheers Tim

[@danielkerr9950]

Another good one, cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Daniel, Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a top trip. Cheers Tim.

[@wheredafarqrwi7331]

‘kin legend mate Loving the multi angle action shots !

[@wheredafarqrwi7331]

3 haters lol whatever

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, makes things a bit more interesting when the shots keep moving. Glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I cant please everyone mate. Cheers Tim.

[@johndelaney2957]

Once again Tim great video, the pinch river campground amazing spot, all to yourself can be lucky.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day John, Yeah mate, the Pinch River camp ground is really nice. So quiet, which was nice. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@michaelnugara1]

Well done Tim. This is something I've always wanted to do.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Michael, It is a great trip and i hope you can go and drive it some day. Cheers Tim

[@patroln48]

Love this trip! Thanks for sharing Tim. Great camera work also, enjoyed watching this!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, It sure was a great trip. Thanks for your feedback and reply. Cheers Tim

[@stevebanks484]

Love your videos Tim 👍. Just wish I could find some non-windy spots to camp, but it’s early days for me. Keep ‘em coming mate 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Steve, It can be very hit and miss when it comes to the weather and windy days. The spots I stayed were nicely protected, but I did get really lucky and had very calm days. Thanks mate for your reply, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@Electrotract]

That trip had everything Tim. The pie, camping done the right simple way ,scenery and of course, the Gin and Tonic for a touch of class. Well done.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It sure was a top trip through amazing country. Simple camping is the go, i find it so much more enjoyable. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@shayne617]

Arr the pioneering days, when the world wasn’t materialistic. Thx for the history trip Batesy.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Shayne, Thanks for that. I do enjoy the history side of the trips i go on, and looking back on the old days. I appreciate your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@kimgee4821]

Little hint for your jaffle iron if the handles are made of wood, alfoil around the handles will stop them from burning. Just a trick I learnt .

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Kim, Great tip. Thanks for your feedback I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@paulmcmanus8856]

Hi again Tim, Paul here from UK, great trip and thanks for taking us along. It's amazing how you find the spots where there's nobody else camping. Here in the UK it's very difficult to get away from people. Hoping to get away to the Scottish Highlands later this year after lockdown lifts, should get some solitude there unless everyone else has the same idea! Take care mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, I go away during mid week and i don't go away all that often during to busy holiday times. That sure helps with finding a quiet spot to camp. Your trip into the Scottish Highlands sounds amazing. Hopefully you can find a quiet spot to relax after lockdown. I hope that's soon for you mate. Take care and thanks for dropping in from the UK. Cheers Tim.

[@paulmcmanus8856]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim, I'll be sure to let you know how things pan out later in the year. In the meantime I look forward to more of your trips. Regards Paul

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@paulmcmanus8856 That would be great mate. You have a top trip. Cheers Tim.

[@georgedaniels3683]

Great to see you in NSW! You are most welcome here. Awesome video with some amazing places.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday George, Thanks mate. It was an amazing trip. I’ll be back some day for sure to see more amazing parts of NSW. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@kevinbarker359]

The watkinson of Suggan Buggan helped in the restoration of the school house .Edmund O Rouke was the first settler there back in 1858 and should be looked after to show future generations of the hardship these people went through..This whole area is full of history . Thanks Tim to bring me back memories of the region .. I definitely will doing a trip back to the Suggan Buggan Valley

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Kevin, Seeing the old school house was my first trip into Suggan Buggan. It was amazing to see and the history from that area is amazing. Thanks heaps mate and i hope you can get a return trip into Suggan Buggan soon mate. Cheers Tim.

[@mcake1234]

Pinch River what a great spot. Beautiful country side. You're lucky to get the camp sites to yourself. Thanks for sharing.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Fred, The Pinch River camp ground is a top spot. It was nice to have it so quiet, thats for sure. Im tipping it would be booked solid during the big holiday times. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

Another great spot and yet another great trip. Snags in a wrap, another great idea for a quick easy lunchtime meal. Onya Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Some of the easiest meals cooked on the campfire are the best. The snags were gold mate. Thanks a lot for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@stephendimech7174]

What a great video Tim really in joyed it so much 👍👍🍺🍺

[@stephendimech7174]

Awesome Tim that’s how I like going camping the same how you went not into those bad tracks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It really was a great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats it mate. You dont need to go off road to see amazing places. Cheers Tim.

[@80ZX]

Thanks, another great video Mate. Might take a look in that part of the world this New Year. Have not been between Jindabyne and Suggan Buggan, looks awesome.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mate, that was an unreal trip. That drive along Barry Way and the Snowy River is amazing. Well worth it if you havent been that way before. Cheers Tim

[@80ZX]

@@timbates4wdadventures Cheers Mate. Think it is on the cards this Christmas break for sure.

[@stevemoore3384]

Love it Batesy. 👌 What an epic part of the country. Looking forward to the next episode. 👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Stunning trip that’s for sure. Cheers Tim.

[@stephenlane3078]

Awesome Tim mate nailed it again

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@highcountryrob5534]

It’s a lovely drive through to Suggan Buggan and along the Snowy River.Nice country.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it's fair dinkum stunning country through that way. It was a great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@highcountryrob5534]

I like your taste in beer also. It’s a nice drop indeed.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@highcountryrob5534 Thanks mate. Goes down a treat.

[@peterlion690]

Well done Tim again nice neck of the woods now on my list like the way you throw in the history would never have known about good old Leo Barry it really makes a trip if you know who made it possible for you to travel that road or track Thanks again Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, Yeah mate, thanks to good ol Leo for pushing to have the Barry Way made through to NSW. Stunning road to drive. Thanks a lot for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@craigandoliviamuir2370]

Absolutely magic scenery Tim. Your spot one too, when you said sometimes it not about the 4wding but just getting away 👍🏼. Cheers Craig

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Craig, Thats it mate. Going 4wding is a heap of fun and yes you can get to some amazingly remote places. But, goes to show that you don't always need to even engage 4WD to find amazing places to camp. Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@atoieno]

I can smell the eucalypt Tim....and the smell of fire smoke. It's a great drive. I like the stretch through the black cypress pine forest on that track. It came as a surprise for me used to gum trees.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mahn, Yeah driving through that pine forest was something different as you say for what you would normally see. Stunning country thats for sure. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Mr._A685]

outstanding video mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks very much. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@BillSaltbush]

Did an almost identical trip in early March myself Timbo, right down to the G & T's (in a pint glass 😂) . . . just about the only difference was that I had me flyrods with me - just added a little more to the trip. You are dead right . . . it is the most beautiful country and the Barry Way is a spectacular ride in the extreme . . . Another success story in the can. Well done . . .

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Bill, Mate it's over stunning country alright. The mighty Snowy River is an amazing river system. I did have my rod, but i couldn't use it in NSW, as i only have a Victorian fishing licence. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@paul1955.]

ALWAYS GREAT VIDEOS

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Paul, Thanks mate. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was a great trip. Cheers Tim

[@paul1955.]

@@timbates4wdadventures gday Tim no worries always love watching the videos

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@paul1955. thanks a lot mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback.

[@paul1955.]

@@timbates4wdadventures anytime 👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@paul1955. cheers mate.

[@glennpayne704]

What a great drive...so quiet too...waiting for ya to get a fly rod and catch some trout..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Glenn, It was a very peaceful trip mate. I had my rod with me, but o only have a Victorian Fishing licence. So, the rod didn't come out. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@deanehill9730]

Looks like a good trip Tim, thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It is a great trip and well worth checking out. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@boydauspeditions]

Going to be a great series Tim, looking forward to it, cheers....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. One more ep to come next week. Cheers Tim.

[@ShannonBeal80]

What a cracking trip Batesy! Looks amazing.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Shannon, Thanks mate. It was a crackn trip through stunning country. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@sergeant5848]

I know that route from Dargo to Jindabyne via the Barry Way quite well. Travel it once a year at least on the way to Sydney and back. So much better than the Hume if you have the spare time. Guess the dislikes are for forgetting the garlic eh? :-) Regarding the old school house; legend has it that like my grandfathers axe, having had two new handles and one head replaced, the school despite burning down and having the roof replaced twice and the doors and windows three times, it's still the original 1850s building. Who'd have thunk wood out there would last so long, what with all the termites! :-) Another great video Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah, you’d take Barry Way over the Hume Highway any day. Such a nice drive if as you say you have the time. I better get the garlic going again on the next lol. That old school house is amazing. The condition for its age, is top notch. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@Steven_w81]

Great video Tim, looked like a good trip

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It was a top trip through amazing country. Cheers Tim.

[@markjones8704]

Another rippa episode Tim, beautiful scenery. Love the history you talked about too, makes for a better appreciation of what we are seeing👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mark, Thanks mate. The history side of where you are going just adds to the trip i reckon. Im glad you enjoyed it mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Behappy-h6j]

Cheers Tim. The weather is just starting to cool off up here in Cairns, so it is time to head out on days off.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, It would be coming into a nice time of yeah to be up in the top end. Yeah same down here. Winter is closing in fast and not long for snow season. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@grantmathews690]

Hi Tim, ive done the trip but never with a gin and tonic !! Only beer,! Your a unit ,please dont change. Regards Grant

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, It’s a great trip. Wont change that’s for sure. Don’t mind a g&t though. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@DJSAS]

Pinch River is on my list. Gordons gin an tonic the Best great video mate 👌

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It's a great camp spot mate. Hope you can check it out some day. Cheers Tim.

[@DJSAS]

@@timbates4wdadventures Oh yeah this will happen. Not sure if ill do the Island bend spot. See how that goes. 👍👍👍👍👍 Looking forward to EP 2

[@chrisharris4047]

thanks for sharing your trip Tim - great work and love your enthusiasm would you consider doing a video on camp fire stuff : like how far from the vehicle, what do do with it overnight, how to resurrect it in the morning, how to put it out when you leave (like you did in this video) etc. really enjoy your channel Chris

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Chris, You mentioned some great video ideas about camp fires. I’ll look into that mate. Thanks a lot for your feedback mate, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@Triple-N]

Loving these solo episodes Tim. Always something to learn about these though as simple as they seem. Also credits to those koalas again for taking the high rise tree shots. ☺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Simple is the go and can make the best trips. Hahah, yeah mate, they do a great job of working the cameras for me. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@Boogie597]

Great vid Tim. Legend buddy!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. Cheers Tim.

[@rogermace4516]

Great vid Tim also a very beautiful area , I haven't been there either since the 70's . Wish I could get my ass into gear again.... Keep Safe down there.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Roger, Thanks mate and i hope this video might help you go back out and check it out again. Stunning country in that area. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@TJ_Beam]

@27.53 that salt spot needed a Michael Bay Transformers style bass sound clip 😂🤣😂 love your videos Tim!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I’ll check that out mate. Lol Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@normrathmann9487]

Another great vid Tim mate,when you first mentioned Suggan Buggan,at first I thought you said something else,hahaha.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Norm, I'll have to go back for another look. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@bennygangster101]

Once again tim you have outdone yourself alwasy producing the goods, keep it up mate would love to have a pie with you someday

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ben, Thanks mate, it was a really nice trip. Might catch you in the bush some day for that pie n sauce. Lol Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@ashditterich1664]

That area looks absolutely awesome, I’ve gotta get up that way!👍🏻👍🏻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it is so worth the drive through that area. Hope you can check it out soon. Cheers Tim.

[@HammerRocks]

Island Bend Campground is my favourite campground at the Kosciusko National Park. Plenty of spots both right next to the river and above the hill where it's flatter. A great place to swim in summer - with one side of the campground having relatively fast flowing water, and on the other, much calmer, almost lake like. The National Parks also placed metal fire pits with swinging grills & hotplates on each camp spots. Plus plenty of locals (ie. wildlife) to say hello at dusk and dawn - from mobs of kangaroos, to wayward wombats, & cheeky possums. So make sure you put your food locked up at night.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I went down on the river at Island Bend for a look and it was jammed packed. Like a caravan park during Xmas but in the bush. Thats why i camped up the top on my own. Great spot still with the wild life that was around. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Andrew-76]

Loving the trip so far Tim haven"t made it that far yet but have it on the list for the next excursion , keep them coming

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Andrew, Yeah mate, put this trip on the list. It is a great trip. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Ozzycamping]

Beautiful campsites. Slomo jaffle action was classic.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Stunning camping spots mate. The toasted sanger went down a treat. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

Watching this brings back lots of great memories for me having travelled this route a few times myself. Surprised to hear you haven't been to Kosciuszko before. Looking forward to watching the next episode(s). I hope you hike to the summit of Mt. Kosciuszko. It's well worth it and was one off the bucket list for me. I've also taken a kayak and canoe down the Snowy River from Willis on the N.S.W./ VIC. border to Buchan a few times with mates. Five days at a leisurely pace, camping on sandy riverbanks each night. Allows you into the many deep inaccessible gorges on that part of the river. Absolutely unforgettable. Thanks for another great video.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thats great this trip brought back some good memories for you from past trips. That kayak trip you did over 5 days, would have been absolutely amazing going down the Snowy River. Trip of a life time mate. I have been to Kosciuszko once before when i hiked over the top in my scouting days, some 45years ago. I was a walk down memory lane for me in the next video. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback and reply. Cheers Tim.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for the beauty detail video on love sweet beauty Australia

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Robert, Thanks mate, i greatly appreciate your feedback and im glad you enjoyed this video. Stunning country. Cheers Tim.

[@bradkay2710]

Grate video mate top spots will have to check them out one day me the misses and my 4 girls ps beer chips fire and boots the only way to do it 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I hope you can check it out soon. Cheers Tim.

[@shanesalmo1163]

Good onya tim you finally had a bit of a look around kosy high country. Another area worth checking out is the long plain, plenty of old cattlemans huts to explore. By the way if you get up that way check out the blue waterholes which has limestone caves. Cheers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Shane, Yeah mate. Kosy NP is stunning country. I’ll keep those spots in mind you have suggested. I’ve heard about Long Plain, it sounds amazing. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good one Tim as always mate. Kaz and I stopped at Wallace Craigie lookout and also at Island bend on our recent trip. My video series is still a fair way off with my schedule but watching yours is bringing back memories. You had way better weather than us though. Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, That lookout is a great view and worth stopping off for a while thats for sure. I did get really lucky on the weather, thats for sure. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@newyboys]

What a trip so far.. great footage... A tip but ... that table you have has got adjustable legs mite save your back buy the end of the trip..👍 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, i should lift those legs up a bit. Lol Save me bending the ol back over to pour my G&T's Lol Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@benbryce2788]

Love it Tim, nice spots there

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ben, Thanks mate, it was a great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@Foolish_Paul_Australia]

I'm only a new subscriber to your channel but I'm really enjoying your videos. I last did the Barry Way back in 1994. You've inspired me to visit it again. 🙂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for subscribing to my channel. Thats wicked you enjoyed the video and hopefully you can get back into that area again soon. Have a top trip when you go. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@chiphood2966]

GTs & meat pies, flash as. Nice area up around there

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chip, Both are a great combination. G&T was a nice change. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@berniebgf]

Loving these videos Tim. Do yourself a favor and run the sauce right out to the crust, whole new ball game on that first bite.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol Righto mate, i will keep that in mind for that next pie n sauce. Next trip mate. Lol Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@aaronwilliamson9140]

Awesome video as usual Tim and great to hear the chipper commentary back !! Heading to island bend and kosci next week cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Aaron, Thanks mate. Good having a chat on the video again. You have a great time at Island Bend. I hope you can get a spot down the bottom on the river. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@aaronwilliamson9140]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks Tim we ended up with a beaut spot right down the bottom on the banks of the river was a grouse time cheers !

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@aaronwilliamson9140 Ahh very nice. I wish i could have got a spot down the bottom on the river. Really nice spot.

[@aaronwilliamson9140]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah sure was had it to ourselves too! Looking forward to the next video .. snow is coming! Can’t wait for Baw Baw to get a bit of cover

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@aaronwilliamson9140 thanks mate. Let’s hope more snow falls very soon. You must be Traf local for snow on Baw Baw ?

[@gulfstream7235]

Nothing wrong with that sandwich...subscribed.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats it mate. Good ol simple but tasty toasted sandwich. Thanks mate for your reply and subscribing. I hope that you continue to enjoy my channel. Cheers Tim.

[@Rohan-go4oo]

I also do all my camping solo. I think it is very brave to highlight it to the world. My dogs are great companions, and enjoy my camp oven cooking. No national parks for me, cause I want my best mates with me. Maybe you could start a 'movement', so solo campers could meet, interact, have their g & t's, and then disappear but into their own shells.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I would so love to have a dog. Only one reason i dont, is National Parks. It is s real shame, as a dog as you said would make a great travel buddy. Interesting thought on the solo campers get together, see how things go down the track mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Rohan-go4oo]

@@timbates4wdadventures Just took doggo's for walk, thinking about my comment. For me a good camping trip involves a camp fire, and being able to have my old and young dog with me. When QPWS impose fire bans, when local fire authorities have no local bans in place, I regret taking the effort to get out there.

[@louiskudlak2241]

Very peaceful buddy, gotta have your wits about u on that track

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It sure was a peaceful trip mate. Barry Way is a bit tight in some sections. Great trip though mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@cruisinwithborgy]

great video tim! such an underrated part of the world up there! love the gin and tonic, bit of a change up from the usual beer or 10 :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah this was my first time along the Barry Way. Stunning country thats for sure. Haha lol yeah mate, good ol G & T on a warn day, they go down a treat. A bit too well. Lol Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@DerekByrne71]

Another great video Tim, every time I watch your vids I regret leaving Australia what an amazing country. That coldie you have looks like a James boags that was my favourite beer, I found an off-licence in Ireland that sells them result 😋🇮🇪

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Derek, Ahh rightO. maybe you might get back down here some day. Yeah a Boags is a really nice drop, thats for sure. Thanks mate for dropping in from Ireland, i appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@jiffijoff9780]

You guys down under are blessed. So much beautiful country, backcountry roads, national parks, rivers, recreational areas, the lot. And it shows in your videos. Sometimes its almost hard to watch with the itch to get there becoming so bad... 🙈 Do you mind sharing a little about your video setup (camera(s), lenses, Microphone, etc) and editing process? Thanks for sharing. 🍻🍀☀️

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Where are you from? It sure is stunning country where i went on this trip. I might do a video at some stage down the track on camera gear mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@jiffijoff9780]

@@timbates4wdadventures I'm from Germany and been to Oz four times in the past. Call it hooked 😋.... Although we got plenty of NPs and really beautiful backcountry here as well almost every road or track going in is closed and forbidden to drive. All forrests are either private or national ones - both prohibited to enter by vehicle (with very few exceptions). Almost no overnight recreational areas available (god forbid open fires). Of course there are official camp sites, but they're crowded, densly packed like honey combs, mainly for huge trailers or caravans (u know: white boxes on wheels... )and usually not that appealing. We tried hard to somehow incorporate the Ozi-style of backcountry travelling here with a similar setup of yours (and similar to the ones we rented back then when travelling Oz): 4wd vehicle (Defender 130), roof tent, fridge, stove, etc. Wonderful and highly capable vehicle, but to be honest: useless here and highly risky due to environmental laws that forbid every kind and place of wild camping. And thats even by traditional tent (wtf?). Seems like the overall concept of environmental protection here is different: instead of inviting and encouraging people to get in and enjoy overnighting in NPs and understand and appreciate the beauty (read: raise awareness by understanding the need for a protection balance) I have the impression the strategy is to simply lock people out of NPs and explain that as a protection measure. (as I said: hiking allowed, but no overnight stay whatsoever!). This massively limits trips radius and also heavily prevents people from being connected to the (back)country. I miss the balance between protection and access to NPs. (and I'm not refering to lock down and pandemice measurements - I'm describing the pre-Corona conditions...!) Can you imagine? We're seriously considering buying a patch of forrest just to get a chance to legally overnight in the woods... 😧 Ah well, I got carried away 🙂 Sorry for the rambling. Its great you deeply appreciate the beauty and freedom of travelling in Oz and it really shows - good on'ya 👍 Regarding a video special: sounds great.🍻 Take care and please keep those wonderful episodes coming, appreciated. Jörg 👋

[@MurizPez]

Sensetionally magnificent

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks for that. It sure was a top trip. Cheers Tim.