Making Stuff, Going Places
Making Stuff, Going Places
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Vanlife vlog on the Central Coast, NSW
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places.
Just doing my best to avoid the Christmas crowds....and not succeeding.
The locations I visited are listed in the Chapters below.
Solo Australia Full time Van life vlog
Chapters:
0:00 Terrigal cold change
1:00 Rainy wake up
3:41 Kincumber Mountain Park
8:10 Moving to Gosford
10:15 Gosford Ten pin bowling
11:12 Waterview Lookout
12:45 Gosford morning by drone
14:15 Gosford to Woy Woy bike ride
15:54 Gosford R...
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Vanlife vlog on the NSW Central Coast | Norah Head, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Terrigal, Avoca
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I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. Count down to Christmas and gradually making my way back to Sydney. The locations I visited are lis...
Vanlife vlog in NSW | Newcastle | Speers Point | Warners Bay | Redhead | Merewether
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.19 часов назад
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. A few more days around Newcastle...mainly waiting for a package to be delivered but in reality, I'm...
Vanlife vlog - Brooklyn to Newcastle
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.День назад
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. Lots of drone footage again! Found plenty of non-National Parks where I can fly the drone along the...
Vanlife vlog on the Central Coast | Wangi Wangi | Woy Woy Waterfall | Gosford Glyphs
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.14 дней назад
Something a little different in this one! I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. I'm on the NSW Central coast, about 1-2 hrs north of Sydn...
Vanlife vlog on the NSW coast | Forster | Tuncurry
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.14 дней назад
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. I'm on the NSW mid north coast, about 4-5 hrs north of Sydney just enjoying every day as it comes. ...
Vanlife vlog in NSW | Lakes, Mountains and Rainforests
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.21 день назад
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. I'm on the NSW mid north coast, about 4-5 hrs north of Sydney just enjoying every day as it comes. ...
Vanlife on the Mid North Coast | Port Macquarie | Camden Head
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.21 день назад
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. Broke my arm a month ago while trying to learn paragliding and it hurts to type....so the chapters ...
Vanlife around Port Macquarie | Rawson Falls
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.28 дней назад
I'm Jason, a retired mechanical engineer who has opted for the simple life. I built myself a campervan, rented out my house and now live fulltime on the road, vlogging my days where I just do all the stuff I love.....bushwalking, mountain biking, (paragliding?) and generally exploring new places. Visited Rawson Falls for the first time and I must say the walk was better than the falls. Amazing ...
Vanlife on the Mid North Coast | Forster | Tuncurry | Black Head | Ellenborough Falls
Просмотров 3 тыс.Месяц назад
Come for a ride with me, Jason, as I vlog my life living in my self converted Ford Transit campervan, slow travelling (very slow) in Australia. Rain was on and off for days, then there was high winds, etc. plenty of quality time inside the van. Stopped in to Burgess Beach, Cape Hawke, McBrides Beach plus various spots around town. Headed up to Tallwoods Village where I used to own a block of la...
Vanlife on the New South Wales Mid North Coast
Просмотров 3 тыс.Месяц назад
Come for a ride with me, Jason, as I vlog my life living in my self converted Ford Transit campervan, slow travelling (very slow) in Australia. I had to return to Newcastle for an appointment at the Hospital to get my broken arm looked at....by the way...it hurts to type.... Once done, I spent a night in a state forest outside Bulahdelah, before heading over to Seal Rocks. Since it's still not ...
More Vanlife in Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and Anna Bay
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Come for a ride with me, Jason, as I vlog my life living in my self converted Ford Transit campervan, slow travelling (very slow) in Australia. I spent another few days around Nelson Bay exploring some areas I've been before and some new areas. The weekend weather was beautiful, but it turned on Monday with showers increasing. most of the time I was visiting the various beaches around the area ...
Vanlife around Port Stephens
Просмотров 2 тыс.Месяц назад
Yeah, it was November, not October like it says in some of the date stamps on the video.... but hey, it was 9pm on Friday night, after spending about 8 hours editing the video. You get that! Back in Hawks Nest again. There were a few places I hadn't visited yet - Mungo Brush Rainforest Walk and Barnes Rocks at Winda Woppa. That pretty much exhausted everything in the area, so the next move was ...
Vanlife in Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, and Bulahdelah
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Come for a ride with me, Jason, as I vlog my life living in my self converted Ford Transit campervan, slow travelling (very slow) in Australia. Following on from my previous video, there was still more to see around Hawks Nest so I hung around for a few more days. Waking up on a rainy morning, I headed down to Winda Woppa that has riverside parking to wait out the rain. Once the sun came out it...
Vanlife in Australia | Newcastle | Tea Gardens | Hawks Nest
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Месяц назад
Come for a ride with me, Jason, as I vlog my life living in my self converted Ford Transit campervan, slow travelling (very slow) in Australia. After injuring my wrist while learning to Paraglide, I've had to put my licence course on hold until my wrist heals. Unfortunately this means reduced mountain biking and no kayaking. Since I've been around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie for the last 3 wee...
Vanlife with Bikes and Gliders | Newcastle | Merewether | Paragliding | Glenrock MTB Trails
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Vanlife with Bikes and Gliders | Newcastle | Merewether | Paragliding | Glenrock MTB Trails
Vanlife in Newcastle | Air Sports Paragliding | Dudley | Merewether
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Vanlife in Newcastle | Air Sports Paragliding | Dudley | Merewether
Vanlife around Lake Macquarie | Speers Point | Redhead
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Vanlife around Lake Macquarie | Speers Point | Redhead
Vanlife in Newcastle, Aus | Dudley Beach | Lake Macquarie
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Vanlife in Newcastle, Aus | Dudley Beach | Lake Macquarie
Vanlife in Newcastle | Speers Point | Dudley Beach | Merewether
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Vanlife in Newcastle | Speers Point | Dudley Beach | Merewether
Fulltime Vanlife in The Hunter Region | Wollombi | Cessnock | Watagans
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Fulltime Vanlife in The Hunter Region | Wollombi | Cessnock | Watagans
Fulltime Vanlife | Bare Creek Bike Park | Warriewood Beach | Putty Rd to Singleton
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Fulltime Vanlife | Bare Creek Bike Park | Warriewood Beach | Putty Rd to Singleton
Off Grid Van Tour in extreme detail, plus a bit more about me
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
Off Grid Van Tour in extreme detail, plus a bit more about me
Fulltime Van life in the Blue Mountains | Lawson waterfalls | Faulconbridge Point Lookout
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Fulltime Van life in the Blue Mountains | Lawson waterfalls | Faulconbridge Point Lookout
Fulltime Van Life in Australia's Rainy Blue Mountains
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Fulltime Van Life in Australia's Rainy Blue Mountains
Fulltime Vanlife in the Blue Mountains but first, some van build
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Fulltime Vanlife in the Blue Mountains but first, some van build
Fulltime Vanlife - Somersby Falls, Bouddi National Park, Old Mans Valley MTB Park and some van build
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Fulltime Vanlife - Somersby Falls, Bouddi National Park, Old Mans Valley MTB Park and some van build
Fulltime Vanlife - Kiama and Bombo plus some van building
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Fulltime Vanlife - Kiama and Bombo plus some van building
Fulltime Vanlife - South Coast NSW
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Fulltime Vanlife - South Coast NSW
Fulltime Vanlife - Guerilla Bay | Mogo MTB Trails | Batemans Bay
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Fulltime Vanlife - Guerilla Bay | Mogo MTB Trails | Batemans Bay

Комментарии

  • @janette0900
    @janette0900 6 часов назад

    I love seeing footage of Central Coast especially Budgewoi. That ride around Budgewoi lake would be interesting. Did you see the castle at Buff Point. Not sure if it's still there. A chap was building it over many years. I spent every Christmas at Halekalani growing up.

  • @fatmanoverlanding
    @fatmanoverlanding 7 часов назад

    Looks like another few hectic days enjoying what Central Coast have to offer. Good onya for making the most of it. 👍😁

  • @Kokodagal2
    @Kokodagal2 7 часов назад

    Enjoyed the “low flying drone” footage at Brindabella through the bush. We are so lucky here in Aus to have access to beautiful bushland like this. Why do people go nuts as Xmas approaches…? Watching how packed that car park was at the shopping centre - good move you got out of there fast 😊 Thanks again (always) Jason. Pleased you are getting more followers. Enjoy Christmas 🎁

  • @liztwyman6662
    @liztwyman6662 11 часов назад

    Thank you for sharing your experience’s just wondering do you see a lot of ladies doing this kind of travelling is it safe or is it best to stay in caravan parks

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 10 часов назад

      Thanks Liz. Yes, see plenty of women out there. During last summer in Victoria I think I saw more single women than men, mostly at the beaches. It's pretty safe if you have a reasonable amount of common sense. And never hesitate to move on if you're uncomfortable.

  • @johneverett5137
    @johneverett5137 11 часов назад

    I usually walk 4 laps of Adcock park 6am. I usually see a van or two there, so go for it.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 10 часов назад

      That's a good effort, John 😁 It was a pretty good spot. Nice and quiet but it was a rainy night...I'll definitely try it again some time.

  • @paulineh4019
    @paulineh4019 14 часов назад

    Some nice and interesting little walks. Love that Japanese inspired garden. Shame about that yacht! What do you use for your Dash cam Jason? Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 10 часов назад

      Thanks Pauline. It's just my GoPro on a suction mount in the windscreen. I turn it around either way for the various shots. It looks fuzzy through the windscreen because the van has a heated windscreen, so there's wires running through it. Merry Christmas to you too 😊

  • @MrHatsuka1
    @MrHatsuka1 16 часов назад

    Hello again! Great to see you enjoying my backyard. Some really nice short walks around Rumbalara and Katandra reserves that you should check out if you have the time. Similar in size to Kincumber mountain but still very pretty. Hope you and your mum have a great Christmas and best wishes to you!

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 15 часов назад

      Thanks for the tips! I did see Rumbalara on the map, but didn't know about Katandra. That looks really nice. Not going to get there before Christmas but have added them both to my list!😁👍

  • @judyhutchison6949
    @judyhutchison6949 16 часов назад

    Hi, new to the comments box. Love seeing footage of the Central Coast of New South Wales. I have a sister who lives in Newcastle and friends who live in Bateau Bay and Erina and we had a block of land at Foresters Beach, so it was great to see that area as I now live in Western Australia and sadly will never get back there as old age limits me. I hope you continue to enjoy your travels as I do, all the very best Judy Western Australia

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 15 часов назад

      Hi Judy, nice to hear from you 😊 Seems by default I end up spending a lot of time on the central coast. I do hope to get to WA one day though. Some pretty nice spots marked on my map already 😁

  • @Happytraveller69
    @Happytraveller69 17 часов назад

    Great video again. Glad you got more sunshine to enjoy it more. Thanks for your videos

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 17 часов назад

      Thanks Steven. Getting mixed weather, but on the whole, it's pretty good at the moment. Love the warm weather!😁

  • @Sharon_L
    @Sharon_L 18 часов назад

    Hi Jason, youtube recommends your videos to me whenever you’re in this area it seems, so I decided to give this a watch. I’ve lived on the central coast for 33 years and the population has exploded during this time. I tend to avoid the lower half of the coast now, but even the northern end has become too overcrowded and overdeveloped for my liking. I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for reminding me that there are some really lovely spots down south, as I haven’t been down that way for quite sometime.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 17 часов назад

      Hi Sharon. Even for me living in Geelong for 25 years previously,the population has gone through the roof....progress, so they say 😂 Still good that there's so many nice places to see though. I've spent most of this year around this area 😂

  • @helenbalmer3552
    @helenbalmer3552 18 часов назад

    Hi Jason. Our weather has been similar to what you've been experiencing lately but without the really high temps. We had heavy rain and thunder this morning followed by sunny, cloudless skies this afternoon and now seems like the wind is getting up now. Looking very choppy down at the beach. Thanks another great video.😊 Cheers Helen

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 17 часов назад

      Thanks Helen😊 I'm guessing it's a fair bit cooler over your side. It's funny how the ocean has suddenly warmed up in the last few weeks here. Not sure if you get the warm currents in summer....I know Victorian oceans are freezing all year round 😂

  • @connieleidl836
    @connieleidl836 19 часов назад

    Hi Jason Been enjoying your videos. Love this one as we did live on the central coast for 26 years . We live on the hill at Point Clare. We know live in Wagga enjoy the country life and retirement. You are very informative on a lot of areas to hike. Yes , Erina shopping area become a “hell” hole at Christmas time. It crazy. Enjoy your time around the coast and Merry Christmas. You have made beautiful video for us all to enjoy. Keep it up. 😊

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 17 часов назад

      Thanks Connie 😊 That's a fair change going from Point Clare to Wagga. Most people look for a sea change (apparently) 😂 Merry Christmas to you too.

  • @ianm5249
    @ianm5249 19 часов назад

    Thanks for posting Jason..I lived in Wamberal and went to school in Erina in the 1960s. There's certainly been a lot of changes since then.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      It would have been a far outpost back in the 60's. Now the whole area is just an extension of Sydney.

  • @cycledelic44
    @cycledelic44 20 часов назад

    If I get a boat, I think I will get a security camera live feed set up to check on things when away.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      That would be pretty upsetting to find your boat washed up like that. Even if you saw it break free though, the water was so rough I doubt you could do anything about it. I saw another the next day with just a mast sticking up out of the water....not sure if that was a recent sinking...

    • @cycledelic44
      @cycledelic44 17 часов назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Ah boating, a lifestyle of adventure. A sunken boat must be heartbreaking stuff. I guess if they are just on the hook (anchor) then its constant risk as compared to an actual mooring ball which is tied to a huge sunken concrete block.

  • @alanjennings7691
    @alanjennings7691 20 часов назад

    Hi Jason, great fan of your vlogs am a subscriber, it's funny I live opposite Duffy's Road reserve and observing something I take for granted every morning when I walk my dog if you are up that way again is it possible to give me a couple of lessons in using a drone my hobby is photography and have bought a drone and haven't used it it stares at me in the corner and calls me a coward lol.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      Thanks Alan 😁 What drone did you buy? Have you ever used it? They're actually very easy to use. If you can find a time when there's not too many dogs on the oval, it would be a perfect place to do some basic practice. Just keep in mind you need to be 30m away from people, so might need to land it if someone comes.

  • @cryptoslacker-464
    @cryptoslacker-464 20 часов назад

    Funny, lots of places I haven't been too . Even though I've lived here so long. 😅

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      Always good when there's more places close by to explore. Stops us getting bored 😁👍

  • @jazzycool2950
    @jazzycool2950 20 часов назад

    I went to Terrigal on Friday and it was a lovely sunny day. Hardly any one there but today, Saturday, it’s packed. What a difference from Friday 🙁

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      Definitely a beach day today! I got to Pearl Beach at 7am, but it's filled up now.

  • @SeanC1959
    @SeanC1959 21 час назад

    Another great video Jason. You're taking us to great places - that I've got to get to myself. I notice that you add a dose of, what I'm guessing, is Creatine to your brekky before chowing out? I always look forward to my Wednesday and Saturday mornings, coffee in hand and watching your videos. Thanks as always for the virtual holiday. Sean.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      Thanks Sean 😊 It's amazing what you can find on Google maps. Yeah, when I'm riding a lot, I have a half dose of creatine every day. Makes a very noticeable difference to my stamina.

    • @SeanC1959
      @SeanC1959 16 часов назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlaces I'll have to try (Creatine) it out Jason.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 15 часов назад

      @SeanC1959 it's the only supplement I've tried that does something noticeable...not that I've tried many....mainly protein supplements. Creatine basically increases stamina. Doesn't do anything if your not exercising, but if your walking or anything more than that, you'll notice it. Put my dad on to it who was in really bad shape and he though it was amazing. He could check the mailbox without collapsing on the way back 😂

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 15 часов назад

      Oh and get it from chemist warehouse. The prices vary drastically and I get Inc. brand which is usually best value.

    • @SeanC1959
      @SeanC1959 14 часов назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Ironically Jason I ordered 2 x 500g containers of the one from Chemist Warehouse about 2 hours ago. Looks like the same as the one you use. Thanks for the heads up. Oh, I also got a huge discount which reduced the total price to under $60! Including postage.

  • @coral8313
    @coral8313 21 час назад

    It’s the silly season shops & roads are crazy another great location Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      Merry Christmas to you too, Coral. Hope you survive all the holiday makers descending on your area!😁👍

  • @sallyb1433
    @sallyb1433 22 часа назад

    Another great one. Erina fair would be Xmas shopping chaos right now. Definitely hard to find parking that’s not undercover. I haven’t seen some of those spots around Gosford so I’ll definitely check them out when I’m there again soon. I’m keen to see the Japanese Gardens. I was right near there recently but didn’t even know they were there. It’s getting very busy around the coast now that school is out. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Hope you have a lovely day with your Mum!

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      It's funny that Gosford seemed so quiet. Might be the place to go 😂 I think I'm getting out of here though, it so busy everywhere. Not sure anywhere else will be better, but guess I'll find out. Merry Christmas to you too, Sally.

  • @Jeffoutandabout
    @Jeffoutandabout 22 часа назад

    Hi Jason.We traveled 11 years full time in a caravan,took us 3 years up the east coast to get to Townsville and you are still showing us stuff we missed.Looking forward to seeing your travels.Have a good and safe Christmas with your mum and your family 😊

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      I can totally relate to that, Jeff. I've been in the van for a year and mostly only been between Sydney and Newcastle 😂 so much to see! Have a good Christmas!👍

  • @scottmchale6200
    @scottmchale6200 22 часа назад

    Good show merry Christmas 🤶

  • @42waves
    @42waves 22 часа назад

    G'day Jason.. I've been watching your videos for a while now and have enjoyed your narrative. I live at Terrigal and am amazed at the new places in the area you have made me aware of. I also travel in my van, but with the cost of fuel these days, you've inspired me to see more of my local area (Sydney, Newcastle and Blue Mountains). Thanks for the interesting videos.. cheers.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      Thanks for saying hi, David!😊 Yeah, fuel cost is a pain but I've really found you don't need to drive 100's of KMs. Might seem weird, but hanging out within a few hours of home isn't a bad thing!😁👍

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 23 часа назад

    Another great Video Jason! Gives Me a few Ideas for when We go to Sydney in February. Can give us an Idea what time your Premier will be on Wednesday? I will tune in!!

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 23 часа назад

      Thanks Jason 😁 I'll probably schedule the video for 5:15am as usual.

    • @jarnosaarinen4583
      @jarnosaarinen4583 19 часов назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Ok I'll make sure I'm up! 🤞

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 18 часов назад

      I'll be checking the timestamp in your comments 😂😉 Also....I'll still be sleeping....I hope

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 День назад

    Seems when it's raining everyone heads to the Shopping Centre! lol I'm on the Far North Coast of NSW the Cicada's aren't anywhere near as loud (probably less of them?) as Sydney'ish way.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 23 часа назад

      Yeah, the Cicadas are bordering on causing hearing damage in some places. Crazy! And I've never been peed on so much 😂

  • @podworthy
    @podworthy День назад

    Hi Jason, yes the centres here on the coast are crazy at this time of year. My rule is either get in early or stay home. I can recall in years gone by Erina Fair got so bad the Police were turning people away.

  • @DaisyLarson4936
    @DaisyLarson4936 День назад

    Oops Merry Christmas as well! I'm sure to watch you, my child will wake me early wanting to open presents but my husband will want a sleep in after Midnight Mass. From 5-6am is my time of the day. I'm not going to be late for squad swimming today though!! Cheers

  • @DaisyLarson4936
    @DaisyLarson4936 День назад

    I appreciate the different activities you did today! That Japanese garden looked serene. The cicadas there are in steroids lol

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 23 часа назад

      Been a long time since I've done and galleries. I don't mind a quick walk through them every now and then, though the exhibits in that one were....well...art.

  • @DaisyLarson4936
    @DaisyLarson4936 День назад

    Morning!! That rain cloud footage is amazing. How is it in the van during a huge storm?

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 23 часа назад

      Morning Daisy 😁 Heavy rain on the roof is noisy and the van rocks in the wind...but other than that, it's fine 😂

  • @WiseGuy02
    @WiseGuy02 День назад

    The cicadas are terrible this year.

  • @geofflewis8599
    @geofflewis8599 День назад

    Good work..

  • @leithmurray736
    @leithmurray736 День назад

    Hi Jason, The controller you are using for your drone is it using your iPhone for the screen or does it have its own screen, and are you happy with it ? Your answer to these questions will make my decision of which to purchase a lot less stressful. Thank you in appreciation. Leith

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces День назад

      Hi Leith. Have a look at the reply to Peter in this video. Pjpw2330i think his user name is. The RCN3 is a cost compromise. It's $200 more for the one with built in controller. Yes that would be more convenient, but mine works fine. I use an Android phone, but it works with iPhone I believe. There are heaps of video reviews and comparisons of the DJI Neo on RUclips. If you don't want a drone that will follow you autonomously, then get the Mini 3 instead as it has better picture quality.

    • @leithmurray736
      @leithmurray736 День назад

      @ Jason , thank you so much for all that information. It is much appreciated

  • @pjpw2320
    @pjpw2320 2 дня назад

    Another engaging video, Jason. Thank you. I have to say, the DJI Neo produces some great video. Seems very smooth. Or do you employ some editing tricks to get it like that? Do you use the RC-N3 controller with it. I was also wondering what the effective flying range of it is. Do you try to always keep it in sight? Peter

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      Thanks Peter. I do adjust the colour on the Neo footage as it is a little washed out in bright conditions, but no image stabilisation. The footage is pretty good, though you have to fly it smoothly as well as it jerks sometimes if you aren't smooth on the controls. Max flight distance is about 2.1km in total, then it runs out of battery. I don't send it much more than 500m away from me. You can see it as it's so small...once it's about 100m away, it's out of sight. I have lost communication with it a few times when flying around cliffs. Fortunately it started its return home routine and I regained control, but best to avoid flying around corners! Yes, I have the RC N3 controller for all the long flights. Only the follow flights are done without a controller. I find the picture quality not as good as the GoPro, whereas the DJI mini 3 that my son has is equivalent to the GoPro. But it doesn't have the autonomous features.

    • @pjpw2320
      @pjpw2320 День назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Thanks for the input, Jason. I am thinking of getting one each for my two grandsons. I'd love to get one for myself too but I'd be unable to fully utilise and play with it at the moment.

  • @Celt_Downunder
    @Celt_Downunder 2 дня назад

    Also I’d love to get a drone. Any advice.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      Really depends what you want to do with it. Mine is a DJI Neo. Very robust, can fly by itself and very small. DJI mini 3 has better picture quality and will handle higher wind, but is more fragile. I'm considering buying one of these as well 😂

    • @Celt_Downunder
      @Celt_Downunder 2 дня назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlaces maybe a few videos on drone handling would be good. Your scenic views are spectacular. And the underwater component. How are you doing that. I scuba dived for 30 years until all my gear got stolen 😢

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      @Celt_Downunder there are a LOT of videos on RUclips about the Neo and other drones. Other have done far better reviews that I could 😁 Underwater is just my GoPro. It's good for about 5m depth. Scuba would be fun. Would be nice to try it one day.

    • @Celt_Downunder
      @Celt_Downunder День назад

      @ thanks so much for the prompt responses and info. Enjoy your travels.

  • @Celt_Downunder
    @Celt_Downunder 2 дня назад

    Hi Newt girl here too. Where do you stay at Catho Bay. The car parks don’t allow campers. It’s my favourite blue space.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      Yeah, the carparks in town have no overnight stays. Search for the cemetery 😉

    • @Celt_Downunder
      @Celt_Downunder 2 дня назад

      @ aha yes I know it. Newie girl. Not newt LOL

  • @vikkihine
    @vikkihine 2 дня назад

    I’m so glad to see that weather shields are still available!! Where did you go? ❤❤❤

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      Hi Vikki. They're from a Ford dealer. I think most the bigger dealers will have a set in stock.

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 2 дня назад

    Great drone shots and I loved your video thank you !

  • @gold4leaf
    @gold4leaf 2 дня назад

    Hi Jason, as a Central Coast boy for over 50 years I find it fascinating seeing the coast thru your eyes, I hope you go down to Bouddi National Park and do the coastal walk from/to Maitland Bay to/from Kilcare, and over to Warrah lookout near Patonga, cheers, Garry

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      Hmmmm...some good ideas there Garry.😁 I'll see how the weather goes.

  • @OverlandDownUnderOfficial
    @OverlandDownUnderOfficial 3 дня назад

    Great video, the glyphs really are a mystery...

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 2 дня назад

      They are fascinating. Even if someone just did it for a laugh, it was a lot of work!

  • @anniegabriel5892
    @anniegabriel5892 3 дня назад

    Somewhere along the path from the top of the cliffs to the bottom is a nudist beach. I’m surprised you didn’t catch them on your drone!🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @fatmanoverlanding
    @fatmanoverlanding 3 дня назад

    Great to see you back in my neck of the woods. I'm yet to ride the new and recently opened extended bike track between Canton Beach and The Entrance. I'm looking forward to doing it soon. I've regularly done the ride around Budgewoi Lake, but I'm yet to do a complete lap of Tuggerah Lakes. Only bits and pieces of it from various areas around it. I'll need to pull the finger out and do it.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      That new section of track is worth riding just to marvel at the amount of work they put in to it 😂 Glenn mentioned in the comments the Tuggerah Lake is about 50km for him....going to take me a while before I'm ready to tackle that 😁

  • @petek5551
    @petek5551 3 дня назад

    Hiya Jason, just reading through the comments, looks like u have a lot of followers which is nice as what u share is wonderful. Wondering how long you have been on the road?

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      Hi Pete. Yeah, it's nice to have people interested in my day to day. I also meet quick a few followers while out and about which surprises me. Been on the road for just over a year now.

  • @JimmyCall
    @JimmyCall 3 дня назад

    Man you're funny at times.

  • @JulieBuffon
    @JulieBuffon 3 дня назад

    Bummer ! I missed you in Budgewoi .

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      Ah really!😊 I didn't stick around for long anyway, so would have been really hard to catch.

  • @helenbalmer3552
    @helenbalmer3552 3 дня назад

    Hi Jason. Thanks for another great video. Love travelling with you via your channel. 😊 Cheers Helen

  • @glenncooper4192
    @glenncooper4192 3 дня назад

    Hi Jason, I hope you didn't mind me giving you a "physical thumbs up" as I walked past your van at Terrigal Headland this morning. The weather was absolutely wild with 50 km winds. Thanks for the beautiful videos that you produce!

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      No problems at all, Glenn! Mate, you're keen out walking in that. Rough morning 😂

  • @chrisbastow9474
    @chrisbastow9474 3 дня назад

    Hey jason what camera are you using is it a go pro mate cheers

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      Hi Chris, yes I have a GoPro hero 9. I also have a Lumix HC VX1 that I use for the zoom shots.

    • @chrisbastow9474
      @chrisbastow9474 3 дня назад

      @@MakingStuffGoingPlacesnice mate

  • @GlennsYouTube
    @GlennsYouTube 3 дня назад

    Thanks for showing my neck of the woods, I did a loop of tuggerah lake a few weeks back 51km garage door to garage door...I did notice all the droplets I though it was moisture from the trees as I started early moring.Thanks Urrhh..The new section bike path is very impressive with flyovers ect ..I have a mountain bike with my own 48volt electric conversion to make life a little easier...That same battery also runs my 48volt scooter and I have created a 48v to 12v stepdown box (turning the 20amp 48v to 80amp 12v) so the battery can act as an emergency back up to my caravan or I can run my car fridge on day trips...Cheers enjoy the area.

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      Sounds like a good battery set up. Nice to have everything interchangeable. I'd love to ride that loop, but 50km is but out of my current fitness level 😂

  • @Good2Bout
    @Good2Bout 3 дня назад

    Kia ora bo will be living vanlife full-time soon as a fresh and new to thank for sharing iv learnt alot see yah on the road 🫡💯👍🤙

  • @tedk-42
    @tedk-42 3 дня назад

    Hey Jason - we saw your van parked at North Shelly Beach parking - we were there for the Christmas Santa photos on the beach. I was thinking to come by to say hello but didn't wanna knock on the van in case you were resting :D

    • @MakingStuffGoingPlaces
      @MakingStuffGoingPlaces 3 дня назад

      Hi Ed. Yeah, might have been sleeping...not very many peaceful nights over the last week 😂 Hope you got some good photos. Might see you next time.