Wild Camping on the Edge of the World - Australia's Blue Mountains

In this video I leave my home on wheels to hike to the edge of the world for a wild camp in Australia's Blue Mountains.
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[@Fiona_Chasing_Light]

Great to see you beginning to enjoy it a bit more - a LOT has happened in your life and it takes time to process ... and I'm excited to see the hoodie is now for sale! Take care. And for anybody scrolling by - I encourage you to become a Patron if you are enjoying Mattsy's work. I feel so rewarded for my small contribution on several levels. I know the support is highly valued and needed.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Aghhh Fiona 🙏🙌 Thank you so much. You are a bloody legend and I’m so glad you stumbled across my channel back when you did. Always appreciate what you have to say. Think everything bar the channel has changed, really. I don’t feel like I have, just adjusting as you said. We’ll get there in due course. 💪 Thank you for the support and the shout!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hey everyone! I’m in the process of adding women’s sizing to the hoodie, so keep an eye on the store. I wasn’t aware it didn’t come in both until a few of you commented, so thank you! Currently out in the middle of nowhere so reception is not ideal for this but I’ll do my best! Mattsy 🫡

[@johnswanson8770]

Wow, that has to be one of the most beautiful poems I have heard, played it several times as it has hit a few thoughts in my own mind. Thank you for that. 🙏🙏

[@TheSillySwagman]

Ohh that’s unreal, mate! Thank you 🙏🙏 I’m glad it resonated with you in some way 😊

[@phillipdunn2508]

5 kids fed and in bed. Time to chill out with a cold beer and something silly in the bush! Love ya work Mattsy!

[@beeragonewhere2819]

That speech at @ 17min is so good to hear as im traveling full time as of October this year.

[@SkyeDamo]

Matsy I’ve watched your channel since the beginning , love how you have never changed the way you are . Like most other channels change I still come back every episode and enjoy every minute thanks mate , I’m living a busy life and don’t get time to go out like we used to . Thanks for letting us all come on the adventure cheers Man 🍻

[@mj2745]

Yes don't change ever!

[@jessami3692]

So excited we are coming into autumn/winter hiking 🥾 less snakes, more camp fires 🔥 😊

[@Pink_Sky_By_Night_Adventures]

Love the smile on your face when you get the glimpse of the view 😊❤

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! Even I enjoyed watching it when I first started going through the footage. That was 100% genuine. Stunning!

[@Williamleo71]

Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing it

[@adamwilson5135]

You live the real dream ,keep it coming mate and thx

[@Kevin24.]

Thank you for bringing these wonderful places for us stuck in concrete jungle..🙏❤

[@KurtBegoihn-kt3fm]

Thanks

[@johncahill1587]

That voiceover at the beginning of the video really hit home for me and an awful lot of people too I’m sure. Life’s too short mate so good luck with your journey of finding who and what. Most importantly, thanks for bringing us along 🙌🏻. It’s going to be legendary

[@trudiswanson9855]

Every day has a Sunset. Given me a reason to be. Love ya mate. ❤

[@Nomad_Dad]

Awesome, what perfect timing. I just cracked me after work beer, put youtube on and what do I see.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha hell yeah 🍻 Hope you annoyed it mate!

[@thesewildtimes]

I'm genuinely excited about your adventures, mate.I hope you find the answers you are looking for. I'm stuck at home at the moment, because of a disability, and you and Scotty help me massively with your videos. You give me inspiration to not give in, and get back into nature where my soul craves. Just bought a hoodie and going to join your Patreon. I don't have much, but it might by you a new gas canister every month! All the best mate.

[@user-vp4fq1iu8p]

Never end it on a bad day! 🤙

[@forclift]

Totally kings tablelands I love being there and wild camping out there x

[@outdoors5352]

I came here to see Leonardo DiCaprio, and saw Mattsy. I wasn't disappointed 👍

[@lizmondel2003]

You were so quick fighting off that dragon. I'm impressed

[@rodgeorge7244]

I'm with you Mattsy anyone who has never spent time in the wilderness whether it's the Mountains or the Desert the Coastal regions or the Inland Plains in this great land of ours has never really lived ,keep up the great work mate love what you are trying to show people.

[@bradleybradley8144]

Love to see it mate. And so will MANY others. Genuine content like this is getting BLOODY rare these days, so everybody loves to see it. 100k followers by the end of the year, easy.

[@BCBoatsAndCanoes]

Great video, thanks!

[@duckman12569]

12:40 Someone wanted to share dinn-dinns. Had a wasp try that on recently, but I got a weird feeling in my gutt that I should leave about 30 seconds earlier, so gave it a gentle move-on notice with my book instead.. While slowly trying to disappear under the park bench.

[@randyhiggins9635]

IT WAS humming bird....Cheers !

[@TheSillySwagman]

Bogong moth

[@RileysAventures]

Love your blue mountain videos. Can't wait until you do the 6 ft track. But can't wait to see your Tasmania videos more!!!!😊😊😊

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Hi Mattsy, What a spectacular place, those blue mountains! Wow! Thanks for sharing it with us. The best place to find yourself is out in nature, as you are. Nature nurtures us without saying a word. The hoodie looks great! Take care.

[@user-ej1xb8fi5v]

This is splendid adventure.🏕️ I appreciate that you can show beautiful nature.✨ This video became the good hint.☺️ I want to do camping like you, too.🇯🇵⛺️🔥

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Visit the himalayan mountains.

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

😂 “bloody dragon nearly ripped my face off” Beautiful place and wonderful commentary. 🙏👍

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha Thanks for watching mate. It sure was🙏

[@KatooR-Outdoor..]

Nice man

[@RileysAventures]

Epic!!!😊😊😊

[@findingthefleurieu3060]

Love your work mate. I'm new to this hiking and creation thing and your videos are an inspiration to get the hell out there and enjoy my local area.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thank you, and good on you! There’s so much to see and I honestly find that the trips I do where I travel the least but enjoy the camp and location are nearly always my favourites. You don’t have to hike 40km to enjoy a place to yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@ruppy4103]

Just picked up a hoodie, super excited for it to arrive! Awesome design, I’d love to see more merch in future mattsy!

[@jae4807]

What glorious views! We don't need adventures when a walk into the bush shows us just how lucky we are to have you take us along with you. As you were walking along the track I was worried you'd run into a snake taking a sun bath, who knew that a dragon attack on the edge of the cliff was the real danger 😅

[@torchandbucket4214]

Love it. Beautiful ❤

[@bradprescott7865]

That dragon just plain got scared let’s call it for what it is 😂 Love ya waffle brother don’t be changing a thing 🙌🏼

[@carlmarquardt994]

You bloody ripper! Great stuff

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks mate!

[@carlmarquardt994]

@@TheSillySwagman I'm stuck over here in the UK at the moment so thus is pure bliss. We used to ski in the snowies

[@tonyphillips7773]

Mate, these vids have come so far from back in the very early days, congratulations to you. I’m loving watching every new episode.

[@thezurban7209]

Haha that little 'Dragon' was a hummingbird, you're blessed mate. Keen to follow your adventures.

[@yvonnepoor1366]

Hey Mattsy. Thanks for the words of wisdom. I am about to finish up work so that I can travel and enjoy the country. Major change and hell keen about it.

[@shanekennedy5243]

A little Humming Bird, wow, you get it all

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! All of it!

[@nudge2626]

Fantastic view!

[@TheSillySwagman]

Not bad is it!

[@teeflo2757]

shine on you crazy diamond! 👍🏼✌🏼🖖🏼

[@TheSillySwagman]

Haha! Thank you 🤣🙌🙌

[@damo.77]

Epic spot to spend a night mate, the camera just never does views like that any justice. Enjoying your vids brother, just the right mix of seriousness and light hearted laughs.

[@shaungill6992]

Great stuff mate looking forward to the rest of your adventures 🤟

[@sierrashere6957]

The creation is beautiful, but the Creator is even more Beautiful : )

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Mate you are so lucky to be up there in that wilderness. Enjoy it.

[@OldBenjaminKenobi]

Sending you all the positive vibes my man

[@WildCaught73]

I've been waiting for another Silly Swagman Video! Thanks!

[@MissSassy79]

Love ya work Matty! I lol'd out loud at the dragon! 😂😂😂

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha! Came out of nowhere! 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching🙏

[@simplylifeau]

Always keen to hear your latest poetry Mattsy, maybe a book one day…?? Nice one and stunning country…. 👍

[@lizdg3892]

Holy moly. Top of the world.

[@James_James01]

Onya Mattsy great work pal!👌

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot mate! 🙌

[@James_James01]

@@TheSillySwagman sent you a DM Mattsy 😎

[@andyprice4696]

He’s done it again!!

[@kurts64]

Awesome mate, cheers for sharing the view, keep it up man you got this!👍👍

[@campfirejesus]

Great vid mate, thanks for the reminder of how beautiful that area is.

[@budget-adventure]

Oh no hate when the gas is left at home. Nothing wrong with a short ep, enjoy man

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah, whoops! 😂 Thanks mate!

[@nathansloan3784]

This is the Dialogue we neeeded 🤝 Well , very well spoken my brother ❤️

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Awesome place. Waaaay more than enough bush in that valley to get lost in. Probably a nice creek in there too. Still recovering from my Hip Replacement so I can't get out anywhere at the moment. Not even sure when I'm going back to work to earn more money to go somewhere. Keep up the good work and enjoy your travels.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Yeah I reckon a few have in the past too, that’s for sure. Sorry to hear that mate! I’ll do my best to deliver you some adventures in the meantime while you heal up. Hips and knees can be absolute buggers. Thanks for the support as usual mate 🙏

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Great to see you out and about mate such a fantastic location good luck on you adventure atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@johnskiahoy]

Great to see you’ve made the jump , silly swagman 😉 Good luck Mate , stay cool we love your stuff 😍 You’re definitely not silly ! Go on 🍻🥃👍

[@logik1677]

be doing the lap soon mate - purdie

[@TheSillySwagman]

Do it mate! It’ll be so bloody good

[@wharferschungus1603]

Great video mate, that's a cracka spot.where in the blue mountains are ya?

[@davejohnno4643]

I’ve gotten so darn excited about your upcoming adventure, I went & became a payed member!!!! 💪

[@alexmcalpine6667]

Your living the dream brother! If you come through Dubbo you have a place to stay and a shower if ya need it! Than you for your videos, helps calm the mind a bit. Keep Up the good work and enjoy your new life!

[@rhondachapman3688]

I really enjoy your narrative on your videos. Very poetic…..and hilarious 💜💜 great video as always 😁

[@timothyhart669]

Great little video mate I needed a giggle. Keep up the good work and always enjoy the good things life has to offer. You're a legend.

[@advanturest]

This is perfect. Cruisy little mini adventure is all we need sometimes. I think I'm in serious need of one myself. thanks for taking us along ✌

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks dude! Yeah, that’s it. I definitely needed that one just to sit and think while I stared out over a big ol’ view. It was time well spent. Get out there for a little one!

[@liamsaunders7851]

Love it mate! Cheers for sharing as always! Keep smashin it up Mattsy! Appreciate all that you do!! Let’s go!! Yewwww!! -Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿

[@AdventureandMore]

Great content again and another brilliant monologue, can’t wait for your next adventure

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot mate 🙏🙏 Yeah, I got a bit emotional when I was reading it the first time. I don’t usually know what I’m going to say until I started putting the words down. So I can catch myself off guard with them sometimes. 😂

[@AdventureandMore]

@@TheSillySwagman That’s what make you stand out so don’t ever change

[@kynotting6443]

That bloody dragon had no chance. Mistook your moustache for it nest😂 A joy to watch as usual mate👌

[@shanehowlett6170]

Always enjoy your Videos bro 😊

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks man! I appreciate it big time 🙏🙏

[@Al-ip1ln]

LETS GOOO

[@TheSillySwagman]

Let’s goooooooooo 💪💪

[@Nurr0]

My day genuinely improves when you drop a video, thank you man. Just about to watch and I can't wait. Edit: You know what, you're getting a new Patreon subscriber, your content is good for my mental health.

[@matthewgriffin3373]

What a beautiful country. You do it credit.

[@matthewgriffin3373]

P.s I want one of them hooodies

[@richardeljay]

Love your 'Maybe' prose. As usual, a wonderful vid, with moving, thoughtful content (plus face ripping dragons!😅). Hoodie purchased.

[@PerspectiveAustralia]

Such a good watch over dinner tonight. That view never gets old. Looking forward to seeing it in the reals one day. Glad to see you survived the bird/insect/bat attack 😂

[@23smokeybear]

that area is a favourite and is awesome, and views not many see.

[@TheSillySwagman]

It’s so damn stunning isn’t it 🙏🙏

[@DaveMacsCamp]

10% off ALDI gear . Woot Woot. Just in time for the camping sale !!! 😉😉😅

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@maxmoran2428]

3:09 gave me bear grylls vibes

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

The view was amazing, thanks for sharing it with us. I'm stuck in a wheelchair, I can't get out there.

[@KyleBarrett-ex6kd]

Need a T-shirt with “Nature baby! Come get some!”. Too hot in the USA to wear the hoodie. 😂

[@SamClarkPhoto]

Great to see you Mattsy. Some inspiration to get me moving and get my first proper hiking vid out there. Just go with it mate, you will do amazing! Always a spot at mine in Vic if you need to source new Dragon slaying weapons! ;)

[@markg2137]

Love it, just like scotty but funnier with some bonus deep and meaningfuls.. just kidding love Scotty's content too. Appreciate your sense of humour and the insight to your thoughts as you connect with nature. Keep being you and looking forward to the adventure. $10 for some aldi treats, hope you get over to WA one day.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha! 😂 Yeah, we definitely bring our own to the table. If you want to learn and see how to be organised, watch Scotty. If you want to watch someone fumbling around the bush but enjoying himself, watch me 😆 Thanks mate. I really appreciate that. So many fake Kit Kats coming up! Kidding kidding

[@moe_1886]

Mad location Mattsy! I would have spent hours just looking out yonder, soaking in the views! I knew exactly what was going through your head, when you took the stove out and had the sudden realisation that you'd forgotten... the gas canister, had me in hysterics! 🤣 Cheers Mate for another wonderful hike and bush camp in the World's best backyard! 😎

[@TheSillySwagman]

Hahaha ahhhh… couldn’t even be mad. How could I be 😂 And yes, I spent a lonnnng time off camera just staring out there. Pondering. It was excellent. Like a quiet pause before the real adventure begins 😄 Thanks for all your support mate, I really appreciate having you round 🙏

[@DaveandBuddyOutdoors]

Feckin' Oath mate! (-sorry, I've been watching Big Lez) Always good to see a video from ya and to see that you're keeping well. Hoodie looks brilliant, may have to look into getting one. Take care Wishing you all the best D & B 👍

[@Julian-nk7fg]

Great video! That spot has been my favorite since I got into back country camping. It is such and unbelievable view. I actually did that walk with a mate last year but we went down that track you mentioned to the camp site below. Quite a lot steeper than we planned with lots of loose rocks. Got the heart pumping thats for sure. Your other video last year with Scotty when you took the rafts down that sketchy descent reminded me of it. Anyway keep it up and looking forward to seeing your adventures ahead.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Thanks a lot for that Julian 🙏🙏 Bery much appreciated mate. Haha yeah I was reading the track notes and I thought… I really do want to go and relax out there for this one, I might pass on the dangerous scramble in the middle of summer 😂 Sounds like I made the right decision. One for another time maybe. Glad you both made it down safely though 👌 Thanks for watching mate!

[@hanmoroll]

Hi Swagman I’ve been a silent watcher for a while now but really I want to say I love your videos and hearing your thoughts. Especially from this video, about finding the joy in the little everyday things, it’s so important. I try to look at everything with childlike wonder. I’m hoping to visit Australia in November to see my dad. We’re going to do some backpacking while I’m there. Watching your videos gets me so hyped to see the beauty Australia has for myself :)

[@TheSillySwagman]

‘Childlike wonder’ that’s exactly what it is isn’t it. Well said 😊 Oh awesome! You’ll love it. Where are you living? Australia is massive and it changes from place to place, so if you land somewhere you’re not fond of, take a little drive and it won’t be long before you’re in a totally different environment 👌 Thanks for watching (even if in silence) 🙏

[@hanmoroll]

@@TheSillySwagman I’m from Arkansas, US. I do a lot of hiking in the Ozarks, my terrain looks similar to the Blue Mountains but much less stunning! Hoping to explore around there for the most part, and also visiting my dad where he’s living around Curl Curl Beach near Sydney I think. Thanks for the advice :)

[@TheSillySwagman]

That’s awesome! All I know of the Ozarks is that Netflix series with Jason Bateman 😅 Typical. You can’t go wrong with the Blue Mountains. So much to see and the place is enormous. A lot of beautiful surrounding national parks nearby as well. Curl curl! That’s on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Born and raised there in Mona Vale. You’ll be in a great part of the world. Enjoy!

[@hanmoroll]

@@TheSillySwagman 😂😂 It’s not that too far off I suppose. We would love your company if you’re around the area in November. I’m also a pretty good cook on my backpacking stove! Best wishes. Always a great time watching you!

[@soundslikesweeney]

Love this beautiful and simple video and trip. About to transition over to Patreon from the YT membership here. I hope that helps you out in better ways. Plus I'm having major Patreon FOMO! Haha... Always inspired by you Mattsy. :)

[@keypermaculture]

You a legit 2024 version of Rambo 😅 Left the army and now a drifter with a camera! 😆

[@Justice1911A1]

I never do this, but tonight I shared your post on fb to promote your channel. I love your content and really want to see you succeed. I can’t afford to patreon but will do what I can to help 💜 from W🇦🇺

[@buzzinbilby4308]

Hear any dingoes? I heard dingos camping out the back of Mt Solitary last night. 🙉

[@TheSillySwagman]

I did not. But I’m pretty sure I’ve heard a few while camping by the car along the way.

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Great vid, I should get instagram . 😊I saw a face on the rocks to left where you camped. Love our Aussie bush, but I am an outback women, the bush is very healing.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Ooh, I’m going to have to look for the face now! Well spotted. The bush is the best healer🙏 agreed. Thanks for watching, Rosemary

[@matsfrisk3653]

👍

[@OnCountryWithMick]

Beautiful spot mate & what a view, is that overlooking Newnes Campground in the Wolgan Valley? Love your little part at the end about giving up and how it can be daunting when hitting the road full time. Im sure it would be a mix of exciting and scary given we are used to having a set home. Also love the Hoodies but still waiting to hear about Patches.

[@jaymannewell]

The elusive Arcov bird from the Gitoffmerock area was thought to be extinct. You'll be famous.

[@outdoors5352]

Looks like you upgraded your hat finally 🧐😅

[@sunnyrivers]

👏🏼😁💜

[@randomuser4310]

Love ya vids mate, hope you're traveling well. Buy yourself a coffee

[@TheSillySwagman]

Oh mate, thank you! I really do appreciate that 🙏🙏 Haha maybe I will put a piece of that towards a real coffee. I’ve been saving my pennies and drinking instant for a few weeks now 😂