CHAOS on Australia's OLD TELEGRAPH TRACK! Floating across Nolans Brook! We did it SOLO! Cape York

Part four of our Cape York 2021 trip. We take on the northern section of Australia's Iconic Old Telegraph Track before making the final journey to the northern most point of the Australian Continent.
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[@cjgaucicharlie3226]

Awesome drive, shows you don’t need to drive like a tool and damage tracks , slow and steady always…

[@4weeksleave]

100%

[@Michael-D301]

Lol 7:30 in..... "Is this kid for real" been waiting for that part for so long, he was hilarious perfect timing. "Nolans Brook Mate" that's what I'd call nerve-racking, great series have really enjoyed watching you guys.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it!

[@coversadventurecapers2838]

A great video. You’ve shown that you don’t have to be a hero and send it to get through. They were exciting times at Nolan’s. After we helped out at Nolan’s. We helped the guy who floated before you. We got his car started and he ended up getting to the tip and completing their trip. He was lucky.

[@4bnewb969]

Well done for helping 👍

[@JustinCaseWages]

Good on ya for hanging out to help others!

[@johngiannakos4873]

He had a snorkel is it just snorkel failure ??

[@coversadventurecapers2838]

@@johngiannakos4873 no it stalled and he was lucky there was no water in the motor. Just wet electronics.

[@Malc664]

I hope you get some free stuff from sponsors who watch this.

[@nzmarkb8713]

Your so right about taking it easy through those crossings I spent a couple of days camped at Nolans and everyone that gunned it got stuck Great series mate👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@AshleyDeSouza79]

Best Video yet Tyler, a very easy watch filled with lots of good tips through out. Enjoyed your sons review of magnetic stubby holder and your out takes at the end are always good.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@MadMatt4WD]

Well done on the Nolans crossing. You prepped for the crossing the right way and this is where so many go wrong they don't prep for the crossing.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate 👌

[@kenlillia]

What a great experience for your son, Tyler. He is a larrikin. Great bonding.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate

[@einfelder8262]

Good to see you observe the rules for successful Nolan's crossing. Low tyres, slow pace, tow strap and tow vehicle attached. Also left plenty of time for bottom to settle since previous vehicle.

[@Malc664]

@Nick Austin Good tips for us all mate. Another one is you can tie up the fan so it doesn't spin. That's for the clutch type fans.

[@einfelder8262]

@Nick Austin Cooling fan flexing and trashing radiators mainly a Toyota problem. We saw a 10 foot high pile of Toyota radiators in Weipa, and that was only a few weeks into the season in 2016. No Patrol radiators. Tarp is a good idea if you have one.

[@WDMTAdventures]

Absolutely fantastic Tyler, you're a legend mate. I love watching your channel mate, keeping it real, no BS and the Father and Son adventure is so heart warming. Good on you both.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@phillipsampson4001]

Thank you. The time and effort you pair put into this for our viewing pleasure is much appreciated… Well done guys.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@TheOldaz1]

Thanks for a great trip Tyler, love it that it's you and the kid, those memories last a lifetime.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@TheVernp]

Another fantastic video guys. Highlights are. “STOP” Echo holder review Nolan’s crossing.

[@JonathanAdami]

Famous last words aye... my wife and I did the checking, spent some time, didn't see any signs of crocs... we dipped in the water, start swimming and right between her an I, the whole thing was just swimming casually... we got out of there reeaaaaaaal fast! loool still here to tell the tale so all good :D cheers for the video! amazing, this was my dream but I don't have the balls for it! Happy to live it vicariously!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@whiteunicornDR659]

Very refreshing to watch a vid of the Tele Track that isn’t all ‘send it! Crack a cold one! Soot gets the moot, bogan-a-thon’. Raising a respectful and educated 4x4’er too - Keep filming guys 👏

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@lukecoxsen]

Proud dad moment when he pranked you 😂😂😂. I laughed so hard

[@rollyb5061]

awesome Tyler, top trip, at 7-30 STOP! love it

[@begunthisfeelingandaninsti1853]

Lil tip for us all, use dielectric grease to waterproof ALL plugs, fuse box, alternator, sensors and u can literally run the ute with water over the roof

[@grumpy-g5s]

my wife and i did it solo in 2019 the water crossing were up to the wipers as you nosed into every crossing , we crossed nolans un assisted tyres at 15 psi important part is no big splash as you enter ,just cruise it light vehicles float ,so many people who drowned in the day i spent there were vehicles who set up camp further up and came back to nolans with an empty light car most of those didnt do the ott they just drove the pdr and just drove to nolans to have a go

[@TheWorktest]

New t-shirt idea…..cartoon character of Ky with him saying “this is a bad idea” lol or “who’s idea is this, yours”

[@TylerThompson90]

That could be good 😁

[@jibba0202]

The last 60 seconds was the best 🤣

[@Malc664]

Good video guys. It went quick as usual, thanks.

[@Kenny.Le2006]

Tylor, someday when you and Malakai look back at this video, these father and son moments are irreplaceable. Love the vid, please keep making them.

[@TylerThompson90]

Definitely mate! Cheers

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Great video, thanks for taking us along on the ride with you!

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pacman5590]

Your son is a real treasure - you should be really proud of him! Great film making as always!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@24fifty_everythingelse]

I personally rate that one as one of your best yet Tyler! Certainly shows your years of 4x4 experience, and the scenery was epic!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@jamiepollock6161]

Great info re the crossings and technique. Thanks again

[@lifesabroad]

Can’t believe it’s been over 7 years since we hit the tip (06/14). Another great series Tyler.

[@elobum6383]

Just brilliant thx the anger from lockdown has noticeably eased

[@madtlrmat]

Brilliant work mate. Great stuff

[@Haywoodjablomie100]

50k people watched this and only 2.4k hit the 👍 button... Come on guys smash the like, this trip was absolutely epic!

[@masonbomb4039]

It was nice meeting u on the beach to the tip

[@andreassibold4323]

Like what you do👍From Namibia

[@Warhorse469]

I have flooded my R50 Pathfinder Series 2 before not at Nolans and I can tell you the emotions you go thought and the fear of losing your pride and joy is horrible but I was lucky and that same 4WD is still kicking today no damage go the unkillable VG33E engine.

[@richardhartley1705]

Impressive no water ingress in cabin👍👍🇬🇧

[@OGluke]

Hey mate, I havnt been in a good headspace lately and watching your vids & your wholesome camping trips with your boy gives me nostalgia of camping trips with my old man and gives me hope for the future to do this with my boy one day. Thanks for the great content, keep it up! Hope I see you out on the trails one day 🤙🏼

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate, glad the videos have made that little bit of difference. All the best!

[@Lets-go-somewhere-mick]

Loving the series so far, cheers for the young fella stopping your heart on the stick bridge, good laugh. Good advice and observations.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@ACCOD]

Been watching your vids for a long time. Love them all, especially this series. The Nav just eats the obstacles up. That suspension set-up you have seems to be the go,combined with the low tyre pressure. Well done 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! Yep goes pretty off road

[@denisvincent3249]

Great drone shot

[@kevinward4714]

By the way the old tele. track started at Musgrave so up untill late 89 the track started to become bitumen & bypass creeks by building floodways, eg a bridge over the wenlock river.After nolans you should have continue north to the old crossing at the Jardine river where the one vehicle barge was used.

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Another great video... As ya said slow and easy is the way to do it, stay in presavation mode and you will/should have a awesome trip. Well done.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@rael6_4wd]

Great video Tyler. I’ve crossed a couple deep crossings myself, and I know how stressful they are. You make it look easy.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍 yep they definitely can be!

[@beachartaustralia3708]

Really enjoyed that, thanks

[@cvytnioy56dvfuj4g7]

The stubby holder review is gold. Another great video mate.

[@johnroberts6160]

Awesome! Kai’s comments are great.

[@ultimate.1]

Love your work Tyler another great video cheers

[@4weeksleave]

Awesome video as always mate. Great track and well driven.

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@boomboom78oz]

awesome series Tyler, well filmed

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers!

[@GeoffYates]

Soo good!! Great commentary and lots of fun. Well done!

[@CaravaningaroundAustralia]

Excellent video. Excellent filming. Excellent music. Love the beard. Nothing can stop the mighty Nav. Loved Kai reviewing the magnetic can holder. Excellent tips for everyone attempting the tele track. Keep up the great work. 👍👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Much appreciated!

[@shaun1900]

An excellent experience I would imagine and one you'll recount with the lad for a lifetime. job well done.

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

I'm enjoying this new view on Cape York Tyler its not all wheel lifts and gunshot there is so much history in these parts!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@joeop5104]

Great drive mate go the Navara. Great content champ keep up the great work

[@hagar1959]

Fantastic

[@louiskudlak2241]

Well done buddy 👍👍👍EPIC bucket list trip 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿congratulations 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩good to c u got your (o blig a tory) photo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣lol Hey always wondered if people go back the reverse way or is there a main road home?

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! Yep there is a main dirt road back

[@westralianoffroad]

Epic mate. Trip of a lifetime.

[@marh5952]

Again mate, a real pearler, down to earth warts and all. Well done, as always very enjoyable.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sashagoll2311]

Another great video. Thanks mate.👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@patkillalea3917]

Great stuff. It would be very interesting to know what exactly caused those cars to fail at Nolan’s Brook. Faulty joints on their snorkels? Cracked snorkel? To know how to test a snorkel before going underwater with it would be very helpful.

[@Franksssss]

Alot of people fitting snorkels wether "professionally" or not don't silicone the joints when going together. Alot don't silicone up the drain in the airbox either and if a bit of dirt or something jambs it open then it'll suck in water like a vacumn. To test the snorkel, have the car idling and block of the snorkel head. If the car starts to die, good chance snorkel is pretty sealed. If it's not it'll simply draw air from where it leaks and run all day with the head blocked off.

[@danielpountney8259]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks for watching!

[@philiprobinson593]

Really enjoyed the video. Especially Nolan's. Some cars make it look easy but other's seem to struggle. It was good to know your psi going through Nolan's

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate

[@brokenlimitsnjm]

Great video mate epic trip

[@chrisspies8123]

Well driven Tyler! Installed me with more confidence to tackle it hopefully next year after Covid killed my trip this year. Good tips on the tyres For Nolan’s and Lo the other tacked. Good honest and down to earth content on the track. Keep it coming mate. Love you got to share it with your son too. He’ll remember those times forever.

[@HDGHOLD]

best stubby holder review ever! :D:D

[@mudcrabsadventures3252]

Nice work, and great videos!

[@PeterN911]

Great episode, you made it look very easy ! Well done on Nolans and driving out of there.

[@explore_moor]

Another great video mate. Love all the "new" camera perspectives you captured of the area. Well done.

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BruceschultzAU]

Good on you boy's thanks for making such a good show.

[@kevanharding9716]

Absolutely awesome episode.

[@damienwright8681]

Been following for awhile and can definitely say your confidence and ability has grown heaps, I tip my hat to you sir, keep up the great work! 😊🤙

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers!

[@meanderingmarnochs]

Nolan's Brook, well done, bloody perfect driving. I cringe when I see people drop in at speed and they wonder why their engines blow up

[@stuartarneaud218]

Amazing trip bro

[@aidenonfire]

Your kid trolling you over that bridge was hilarious. 😂 he’s learned it somewhere…

[@craigperry7376]

Awesome vid watching

[@georgecorea7314]

Saw you on the track -followed you while on the northern Telly. Great filming! I'm even in a few seconds of video. The Pajero at 13mins. We had to let it dry for a few hours and it was fine after that.

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you made it mate!

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Slow and steady wins the race, great vid mate!!

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate!

[@Crawer101]

That first creek where you camped was Canal Ck. A great spot. We stayed there for 4 nights.

[@ccmogs5757]

Nice job crossing Nolan"s mate , good vid. :)

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you!

[@mikemorgan4670]

Nice driving Buddy, good on ya. That has been quite the trek. Really loving this trip series.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@Macka.]

another Fantastic Video Mate ... i was starting to think you'd be needing air tanks and goggles to go with your Snorkel LOL ... great flick ... well worth watching

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha thanks mate!

[@craigabbott1953]

Another great video Tyler I can't wait to see the Cape

[@TylerThompson90]

Cheers mate 👌

[@fentismith]

great episode, absolutely brilliant, filmed & edited really well. Entertaining and informative. Love the material you put out, well done.

[@TylerThompson90]

Much appreciated!

[@lauramorris4945]

Absolutely epic Tyler

[@truetierra]

Been waiting eagerly for this episode! Great work Tyler, what an awesome adventure 👍

[@dsw9670]

Even as a kid around Malakia’s age, your clip brings back memories of our holiday to the top. And yes the northern exit on the original Jardine crossing the exit, is black you can’t see the bottom. Weeks up the Cape didn’t see a croc, but s@$t the foot prints in the morning next to the tent 😧. Keep working mate, and keep the clips coming. Great work

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@ShazBookOwl]

AWESOME!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Watching your vid's, and especially this Cape York series, is helping keep me sane during this crazy Sydney LGA (of concern) lockdown madness!! Kai is a pretty Kool Kid! That wooden stump bridge was insane, but you both nailed it... Thanks for sharing. Cheers Shaz

[@TylerThompson90]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gazzafloss]

Like a mechanic at Seisia Motors once said, "cars are for roads/tracks, boats are for water"...

[@cjpett1139]

Really enjoyed the vid thanks mate👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍

[@mattycostar]

That was great Tyler, loved it

[@robertlanzetta]

Great Stuff!

[@jaytickle4065]

MAAAATE! My anxiety when Kai pranks you on Cypress creek log bridge hahaha Great video mate, looks awesome.

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha thanks mate!

[@neilheyward2599]

Hahahaha. Steady, steady, STOP. Hahahaha. One of the best episodes you guys have done. Loved it

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha thank you!

[@rallasbuttriss6601]

Awesome shots. Love that you don't "gung ho" the crossings. Respect for the equipment and the challenge.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@mattyj3211]

Nice work, Nav made it all look easy👌

[@davidfreakley4770]

Awesome vid Tyler... thanks a heap. Watched with great interest as I'm heading up the Cape next year and likewise, doing it solo for the first time in a new D-Max that I haven't even picked up yet so definitely wouldn't want to be drowning that at Nolan's. As usual your sensible "preservation mode" approach is admirable. I'll definitely be watching your Cape York series again before I head up there!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@Off-gridCherokee]

We like our falkens as well. I need new ones and I'll probably stick with the wildpeak m/t. Great video

[@trevorhendy1]

Great vid again Ty. Did the track in May, heart in mouth, love seeing Ky nailing the guidance at Cypress and hilarious when he prank stopped you. I got in some mischief in Nolan’s, rookie errors. Amazing part of the world hey. Looked a lot busier for you, we had hardly anyone but super sketchy. Looking forward to next week.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@Gee-Wizz]

Nice work,

[@andyk5473]

"STOP" , still laughing . Another great video.

[@M17CH68]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos ol mate. A group of us are heading up next year so I’m gathering plenty of information from your trip. Keep em coming eh. 👍😁🇦🇺

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@bratzzz6217]

Thor is that you? 😂 Tyler mate you are definitely brave to do it solo!

[@TylerThompson90]

😂😂