Van Life in Western Australia | Esperance & Wave Rock

Happy Sunday everybody! Welcome to our final episode in our van life around Western Australia series - today we are exploring some of the most beautiful beaches in not only Australia - but maybe the world here down in Esperance.
After waking up bright and early, getting some coffee's from Down Town Espresso bar, some supplies from Woolies - we drove out to our first beach - Wylie Bay - where to parts of the sea meet each other to create this incredible sandbank.
With no one around we continued our driving into Cape Le Grand National Park to see swim in Hellfire Bay and camp the night at the incredible Lucky Bay to see the Kangaroo's hopping on the beach.
After saying our goodbyes to the beautiful Esperance we took a different route home - to Norseman, where Stephen first moved to from South Africa and lived there for 2 years in the middle of nowhere.
From there we made our way home to our final stop at Wave Rock in Hyden.
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[@flyingthenest]

Happy Sunday all :) hope you are all keeping well during these very crazy times! This was our final little van life/travel vlog episode that we filmed before heading home and locking ourselves down in Perth. It almost feels a bit surreal hitting publish on this video not knowing when the next "travel vlog" would go live - things are changing next weekend as we adapt to what is going on in the world and prepare for our little girl to come. So the question is what type of "home vlogs" would you guys like to see :) - we still plan to upload every Sunday until we can go travelling again!

[@jonasgorigao2108]

hi Steve and Jess. after this pandemic times, hope you can visit again here innthe Philippines, Mindanao Island. your my insperation to see the world in a different prespective

[@wanderingpidgeon8195]

would love to see you guys do a monopoly battle/games night vlog!

[@danyellehoisington6091]

I think it would be cool to the preparation of the baby. Updates and stuff like that.

[@Hiatus3309]

With these crazy times will enjoy happy moments, optimism♡ How life is in Perth, via baby preparation & protocol safety. Another vlogger I follow her and her sister both are pregnant too here in USA. I pray for all the babies arriving in these times be safe & the world be clean & safe for new generation🙏 lately I watch happy vlogs can't watch news lately just pray the world comes back brighter🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheARGblue]

Baby updates and how to make plans travel with a baby videos. Maybe top 10 videos on how to plan, make arrangements, where you want to go with baby first, etc...

[@annagilda1]

Steve. When you were talking about packing up in South Africa and moving to Australia, that was so moving. I’m a recent migrant to rural Australia. I got here with $94 and a few clothes in a bag. I now have a career, a house and today is the date where I am eligible to apply for permanent residency. Your chat about your family really resonated. Good luck to you both and your little girl. How lucky are we to live in Australia. It’s amazing. :-)

[@adistutorials5399]

Hi Anna, I'm really interested in your story. I would like to move to Australia in the next 2-3 years. Do you have a preferred way to be contacted? I would like to ask some questions if you don't mind. Thanks!

[@jeffsmith6201]

I would love a home vlog with Steven's story of why they came to Australia? There has to be an interesting reason....

[@lexibyrne9890]

when he said "come back with our little girl" I literally started crying ahahah !! I'm so happy for you guys I feel so much love in your little family when I watch these videos and ahhhh so happy for you.

[@dadisphat6426]

You going back to visit your childhood home is really important as you are about to be a father and enter the next stage of your life. You are paying respects to your childhood and life without responsibility (as you know it) and are embarking in the next chapter of your life. I wish y’all the best. You’ll be great parents!

[@vanessalebolloch815]

I can't wait to meet your little girl, you two are going to be incredible parents. I hope you're staying safe and healthy and enjoying your time back home.

[@flyingthenest]

Naw thank you so so much :)

[@ajay_pn]

Yes more Australia vloggs please, my favourite episode has to be all the beaches, coastlines of W. A.

[@aliciagarbutt2746]

Hello I'm Alicia! Back in December I discovered your channel and fell in love with your videos. During this time I have spent a lot of it binge watching your videos from the very start. I've always wanted you to come to my hometown of Vancouver and after watching all of your old videos I realized that you lived there for 3 months. So glad you enjoyed my city! I wanted to let you guys know how much you and your videos inspire me. I am only 14, and at the moment I don't travel much but somehow I've fallen in love with it. Every time you guys visit somewhere new, a new place is added to my bucket list. My dream is to one day travel the world like you guys, and your videos make me look forward to it even more. I hope you are all well and thank you again! Love from Vancouver ❤ xoxo

[@isabellgomes554]

Wishing all the best on your new adventure “being parents”. I would love to see blooper videos of vlogs throughout your series. We need a good laugh and now is the perfect time. Take care and stay save 😀👨‍👩‍👧🎀🎀

[@flyingthenest]

Good idea :)

[@gonzokryllake4587]

I second that. Bloopers are a must. Please do them guys 🤗

[@catherinesearson2045]

As a visitor from NSW I have an obsession with WA and was there recently on a holiday for 18 days! I cried immediately when the plane landed into Perth as I was beyond excited. Coming back to WA is just like coming back home!

[@rhys8049]

Yous have lived an amazing life for the past few years, another chapter is about to start, different but better in lots of other ways. Take care in all you do. Memories

[@lana.9073]

Oh dear, I visited Esperance (and Australia) a year ago and remember how seeing such beauty took my breath away and made me tear up... That footage of Esperance in your video with those out-of-this-world turquoise colours just brought that very same feeling straight back into my heart 🥰 Thanks so much! I can't wait to come back and see more of it.

[@cheryls3136]

This last Australia road trip video was beautiful and peaceful to watch, particularly in this stressful environment. The Wave rock was an awesome site. Thank you for making me smile. Good luck in the coming weeks as prepare to meet your little girl.

[@susandoeberl8077]

Once the baby is born your life will change for ever. No more 2 bags and getting out of the house in 5 minutes. I can't wait to see her. Just enjoy your time now with each other.

[@efve.7965]

Hello from Denmark, We enjoy soo much watching your videos.👍

[@amandarogers3403]

Your videos always have a very calming ability about them. I think its mainly your personalities! Best of luck with the little one on the way! Sending love from Boston, U.S.A!

[@TT-bm2kd]

04:20 who’s cutting onions?? Seriously I’m a grown ass man but this scene made me cry of joy. The world is a beautiful place, if... all these if‘s ... anyway. Beautiful!

[@topotone]

Very moody pleasant with perfect music track selections 🙂

[@samcha9448]

Wow, I have the biggest smile on my face just seeing how beautiful your country is!

[@nathalieguiragossian6981]

Wow! It’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing! ❤️🌊🐚🌴🐬🥥

[@adistutorials5399]

The part where you showed your old house gave me the chills. I still yet have to visit my childhood house in South Australia, left in 2013, live in another country now. Hope to be able to migrate back to Australia in the next 2-3 years.

[@annaswanson5903]

Can't believe such a beautiful beach would have so few people there!!!

[@vanessaa9539]

Wow amazing!

[@vikrantkulkarni1241]

The thing you mention about your Parents........was touching.

[@sophiayl.181]

Wow. It’s so relaxing to watch your traveling videos... Love you! 🥰

[@karanmalik23]

One, there is something magical about some places, but then second, there is storytelling that makes a wonderful movie truly wonderful. These guys are masters of the second and that’s why they are so so good.

[@flyingthenest]

Are this seriously means so much :) Thank you!!

[@tranphnglinh5119]

stay positive and healthy during this severe pandemic. Love y'all.

[@flyingthenest]

Thank you :) You too!!

[@toobydude41]

I could not get over the shots of the merging seas....gave me legit chills. Well, so much of what you provide us has that effect. And it's even MORE cherished these days. Here in the US, all but 10 states are under shelter in place advisories for at least another month. Including where I live Pennsylvania. Now just yesterday they're asking people to wear masks just going outside. (doesn't have to be the medical type, just cloths will suffice ) Entire cities are almost like ghost towns. Which is a good sign too since people are adhering to stay at home orders and HOPEFULLY will slow the spread. Surreal..yep that's a fitting description. I've always appreciated the simple stuff in life..OMG that's true especially now .. And you guys are SO appreciated, and a blessing. Couldn't ask for a better respite from near unrelenting anxiety. Hey, maybe you do live streams/chats at home on occasion. But anything you'd do would be a delight. Be safe and well ok. Sending virtual (HUGS)

[@jessicamantes6820]

The beaches are beautifuuuuul!

[@ali.sattarzadeh]

I have added ur video to my favorites to watch it over and over very good job guy tnx for posting

[@cynthialeaf8358]

Wow Wylie Bay is gorgeous!

[@zamahsyarief1540]

I am Indonesian and been to Bali so many times and met a lot of Australian here. But after watching this South Australia series, Im questioning why even they are coming to Bali when you guys have the most beautiful beaches there in Australia. And they are stunning and jaw dropping! I always love your video guys! One of my fav KZbin channel keep inspiring me and hope the best for you 2 ❤️❤️

[@melindaedgington7390]

I would love to see more travel vlogs of Australia. I have enjoyed the road trip vlogs you have done in the past.

[@leahpanlilio6348]

nice van..enjoy your life around Western Australia..

[@davesorrell9728]

You guys are my favorite part.

[@rubyanne5728]

That was the craziest backdrop ever! Jess is also a champ still walking so much and exploring. I carried twins to term and it was the most painful thing in the world to just walk. She is truly amazing for toughing it out!! Congratulations again and I hope you are both safe 🙏❤️

[@kayleyrae5137]

When I road tripped to Banff from NJ, I found it was so much better driving into the park rather than flying to an airport and then renting a car. It took me like over 3 hours from the opening of the park to get to Lake Louise.

[@auskiwi8116]

I'm been watching your videos for ages!! I visited WA 2 years ago and basically did your road trip all the way to Esperance and through Wave Rock. Absolutely amazing! Such a beautiful part of the world. All the very best with the birth of your little girl. Stay safe and healthy x

[@TheTravelbum]

That beach is amazing

[@becjoinerlloyd]

Squeaky sand! Best thing about Aus 🙀

[@TheCattaztrophy]

Yes please - more Australian blogs. Good luck with final trimester! 👋

[@leoniee2242]

Love you , good luck with your little girl 💖 best wishes from Austria 🇦🇹

[@zzzhannahadam]

The beaches and Wave Rock has got to be my favourites! They’re so beautiful... and Jess is absolutely glowing! ❤️ Here’s wishing you guys all the best, can’t wait to meet the little princess! ❤️ Till then, stay safe, stay healthy guys, love you! ❤️

[@redsmom6]

Officially my new favourite vlog!❤️💙💕

[@alma12102001]

It's always a joy to see you two wherever you go!!!!🥰

[@vikipanczel7296]

yes, more Australia vlogs please!

[@gayles7282]

Wylie Bay so stunning and to see the roos near the beach...priceless. Please don't stop making content. Really grown attached to your happy quality videos and can't wait to see how the little one blesses your life. You will be phenomenal parents. Sending so much Love from Canada

[@flyingthenest]

Don't worry .. videos will still be coming every Sunday (may not be so much travel, but we will try our best to make entertaining videos for you all during this time) :)

[@adityapatnaik7078]

one the best channels on travel and lifestyle

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

I loved them all! Exciting times ahead! 💖

[@siobhanmooren7576]

Definitely worth the wait for this vlog, can’t wait to go there myself next year! Bring on more Aussie vlogs please! ☺️

[@davidgross9321]

Australia looks awesome!

[@bethanyhenderson8686]

Ah those photo's at wave rock! Gorgeous! Thanks for these mini escapes we get to enjoy as we are stuck at home!

[@darbymsmith9504]

Shut the hell up. How did I miss you guys coming to my TOWN!!!! Oh my god so happy you enjoyed this little piece of paradise Xx

[@abireadthat]

Hahaha the squeaky beaches make me laugh! Bribe island beach is like that! I believe they squeak because it’s pumicestone!

[@passportoadventure]

I'm so glad you two are taking time to explore your home country! Australia is so high on my bucket list, it looks incredible! Esperance was just added to my list, the sand is SO WHITE and the water SO BLUE. That may be the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. Not sure when this was filmed, but I hope you too are staying safe out there

[@flyingthenest]

Yep this is such a beautiful place to live :) We filmed this series a week before self-isolation began!

[@natashadobbs]

oh my word didn't know you were South African! that's sp special. me to! We in our 2nd year now for applying for our Australian visa and these videos have just made me so much more excited to live there!!! thanks for taking us around :)

[@danyellehoisington6091]

Thank you for the video. I love it. My favorite part was seeing those beaches. I never heard sand be squeaky clean like that. I think that's cool. Have a great time home. I hope everything goes well with the pregnancy. I love your videos!

[@deTRAVELerpresents]

The two of you are our #1 idol and inspiration travelers :) from Mike & May, from Philippines :) hope i see you in Brisbane australia when we get back there having a vacation again in my sister's place :) we will keep in touch with you guys... enjoy everyday :) and always enjoying your vid for long time :)

[@linzhang3570]

After all of the craziness is over, I'm so determined to visit Australia again. The sun, sea, cafes and middle of nowheres, all sounds so healing to me right now :) Stay safe Jess and Stephen!

[@heatherm1372]

I can't wait to travel again! I just love watching all of your videos! ❤ I can't wait to see vlogs about home life buying stuff for the baby etc.

[@geraldbaria]

Wow that beach is amazing!

[@jeanbb3283]

This was wonderful thank you! I love it all but especially enjoyed Stephen showing us snippets of his first tastes of Oz. Would love some more videos on that topic x

[@HeartRobsten]

YES TO MORE AUSTRALIA VLOGS!!!!!! I loved this series so much guys, it made me so homesick but in a good way ♥ Loved the editing and the music and the stories you guys shared. Excited for the next vlog x

[@scottieglot]

That landscape is insane! 😍 I am so envious of the wildlife you guys saw!

[@noelchan772]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful side of Australia with us

[@melissamoeller6823]

Thank you for a gorgeous respite from the stressful events in the world. Be well!

[@ashleadahling]

I'm so excited for your new adventure .... Parenthood 👨‍👩‍👧 💝

[@leoniee2242]

Why do I always cry when I watch your videos 😭😭❤️❤️

[@connieainlay8057]

Thank you for the beautiful adventure...great beaches

[@BeingBedingfield]

Flying the Nest is amazing, and so inspirational. I love getting up on a Sunday morning, grabbing a coffee and watching the latest vlog. Really motivated my hubby and I to start our very own KZbin Channel to share our travels. Really looking forward to see your new adventures as parents :)

[@gonzokryllake4587]

What a lovely video series. I loved it. You guys bring a smile onto my face everytime I watch one of your videos. This pandemic let's us realize how lucky many of us are in that we can travel freely and speak out what is on our minds. I will try to cherish these things - that most of us take for granted - more in the future. And I will most certainly visit some of your travel destinations in the future. With your videos you have opened my eyes more widely for the beautiful things our planet has to offer. For the next few months I wish you all the best, health and luck and many more adventures to come for the three of you. Schöne Grüße from Germany.

[@nellm1210]

I can’t believe I live three hours from this and I haven’t ever been 🌜 you guys have definitely motivated me, I love your energy and videos 🌊✨✨

[@susanab7]

Those beaches are gorgeous, WA is just such a beautiful state, a must visit! Good luck on your pregnancy guys, stay safe!

[@manancialcelestialroseking2446]

This place is so gorgeous!

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

Glad you still had another episode up your sleeves! Stay safe guys!

[@jadecummings8093]

Hi, I'm so glad you're home again in Australia, very inspirational there......great video and I want you all to be safe and healthy out there.

[@flyingthenest]

Same to you :)

[@laurenmackay4842]

your vlogs make me so happy, and just so excited to live life!

[@alexandrasofiiia]

I've ALWAYS wanted to go to Australia so bad. Seing these vlogs of how beautiful it is makes me want to go that much more. Def want to see more

[@farfromholmes3383]

I LOVED this mini-series, it was so satisfying to watch!! Can't wait to follow your move into parenthood good luck guys

[@tea.breeze]

Absoutly love you guys

[@nalleellila7220]

thank you for spreading such tremendous positive joy, and for showing such great joy in the content you post on KZbin, you are making life in these times something possetive, God be gracious to you that you continue to spread your fine content, you will become wonderful parents, from one of your Swedish followers

[@rachellesutton6201]

I just really enjoy you both together as a couple and watching how much fun you have. Thanks for showing us the world and Australia (I got 10 days there a little while ago). Look forward to seeing what lays ahead for you... from NZ. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@raymondbarry4196]

Thank you for this escape - exactly what I didn't know I needed right now

[@lauraortner952]

Oh wow I don't really know what to say, but the landscape in Australia is amazing and sooo beautiful! I live in a beautiful country too with lots of mountains and lakes, but here in Austria we do not have a sea or mountains in exotic colours. I'm looking forward to travel to Australia once. :) Stay healthy and have a good time! :)

[@cristian_c]

Amazing place!

[@angieschrimscher246]

Love seeing you guys beautiful country for sure.

[@ATrainTravels]

Such a beautiful place..

[@travellersnestoverland]

O Jess, it brings tears to my eyes. After 3.5 years of continuous travel around the world. We are home in NZ. I miss it already so much. We enter week 4 of self isolation. Love Rolanda

[@sabrinadelgado2485]

This video was my favorite of WA! I can’t wait to experience it myself

[@carolh.1787]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey 🙂 I grew up in Pinjarra, WA, from ages 5-10 and left in 1978. Your vlog brings back so many great memories. I’m planning my first trip back once quarantine is over. Love from Charleston.

[@JTSOUTDOORLIFE]

It looks so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! Always feels surreal going back to your old hometown. The wave rock was pretty cool but those flies looked awful!

[@gerrisestric897]

love all your trips

[@DeloresMendiola670]

I love all your travel videos!! I can’t wait till I get to explore the world one day and Australia is definitely on the top of my list.

[@ATrainTravels]

This national park was amazing. Beautiful waters.

[@anhthai4183]

The australia is very beautiful.

[@Juju.0_]

The wave rock is so crazy!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@tinchina85]

You guys are amazing! LOVE love love ALL your videos and have been following you for a long while now. Congrats on the soon to be birth of your little girl. As a mother, I know how limited your time is going to be but if you can...and you feel up to it....would LOVE some short videos once the "little bub" makes her arrival! Just 5 minutes every now and then would be a huge blessing for all your subscribers because we cannot WAIT to see your precious girl once she arrives! Keep on keeping on, you two! Cheers for an easy delivery! Teresa from Nashville, Tennessee

[@flyingthenest]

We will be filming weekly videos capturing life with her the moment she comes :)

[@SandraPotisek]

There's SO MANY beautiful spots in Western Australia I had no idea about! I'm definitely checking them out whenever I make it down to Australia again (hopefully soon). The first time I visited I only managed to squeeze in some of the east coast and the southern part of the Northern Territory, and there's so much more to see!

[@jesslaurel]

Hahaha Norseman was also my very first experience in Australia! I lived there for 5 months and then moved down to Esperance and have lived there for 2 years now.

[@bajlandia2025]

Wow ! I love vlogs from Australia !

[@vanessavanderkramer6588]

Such an incredible vlog. It looks stunning, beautiful colours, fantastically white sand and tranquility. Love the 4x4 and the van! The walk down memory lane is lovely so thank you for sharing with us. Your vlogs are so beautifully filmed, edited and your presenting of each vlog is so professional. You are both amazing! Truly! Pregnancy really agrees with you both. (I hate the flies too. One thing I don’t miss now I’m living in England) looking forward to you home videos. Keep on vlogging! Xxxx

[@jamieanderson6963]

Social distancing in Colorado but traveling vicariously through these videos! Love you guys!

[@flyingthenest]

Nice to see your staying safe :) Hope you still have an amazing week!