Did this trip in reverse about 5 years ago. Left Beachport and was about an hour in and both front CV joints went. Turned around and limped back to Robe via the blacktop. I’m waiting to get back as I don’t want to let this track have it over me
It’s a great drive mate. That’s not good what happened to your rig when you went. Hopefully you’ll get back one day and finish off what you started Thanks mate for your feedback Cheers Tim.
Thanks Tim , really enjoyed the video . A bit different seeing you driving on sand instead of all the mountain climbs . Keep up the great work and keep ‘em coming . 👍👍🍻🍻
I'm glad you got to enjoy a view of the ocean. You never know what might ruin the chance to do it again, so enjoying it while you have it is a requirement.
@@timbates4wdadventuresyeah its very popular here too! lots of great 4wd tracks here in the south island all different difficulty's some have amazing camping spots to throw out a swag away from everything in the nz bush!
@@TikitourOverland The landscape i saw on Milford Track was something else. I saw so many spots beside rivers where i'd love to rolled a swag out for a few days
Robe is such a beautiful spot well done ticking your bucket list off. I've been there a fair few times I reckon I'll have to make another trip over. Great efforts
Would’ve almost seen you out there this time. We booked a site at Robe and had a play in the dunes before time to set up camp. Ended up getting lost and spent the night in the sand 😂
Geez those new tyres are living up to their reputation well under that pressure. Was there any spots you felt that you needed to lower them another couple of psi?
@@Lee-astrololee The new tyres are working well from Billy Goat Bluff Track a month ago to now the beaches in Robe. The pressure i ran worked really well for my Patrol, i didnt feel like i needed to go any lower at all. Cheers Tim
It may take me till then. But it gives me time to practice my skills. It will make the trip more worthwhile. I love beaches. I grew up in Wollongong NSW. I was spoilt for choice between the bush and the beach. A lot of my hobbies today centre around them both still.
Thanks mate. Such a great day out on that trip. That took about 3-4 hours, and thats not rushing. But we had to be mindful of the tide coming back in, thats why we didn't go any further. Sand flags are recommended. I didn't know the crew i went with, so i wasn't going to hassle them about flags. Great bunch that i just met. I was happy rolling down the bcak. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim
Great video! (As always) but I’m really curious about the lack of a sand flag. Not a thing in SA? I know Victorians have about 2.5 beaches you can drive on, so not a thing there!🤣. Seriously, wondering
@@timbates4wdadventures only recommended here in NSW too, but I always use one. Probably just surprised then at your choice not to use. Still, given how many tracks I saw on that beach, I think you were ok!🤣
Yeah mate. When i go back some time next year, i'd like to head back to where we turned around. That beach looked wicked for fishing off the beach. Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures I had a 2002 model in 2007 zd30 engine but I had a bad experience with it had a bit of an engine detonation 😂in saying that it was the only problem I had with it
@@WesFokkema camera angles are hard to show it. They worked a treat at 15psi. Plus my Patrol u loaded like that day would weigh under 2900kgs. Cheers Tim
Not sure mate. Guys i went with didn't know and not only that. We had the Sth Aust Parks Rangers pass us twice on there 4wd buggy and they didn't say anything. We sure weren't the only group out that day without flags. Cheers Tim
Mandatory in desert parks SA as explained extensively in the handbook & permit. I don't know about dunes around beach fronts though. Went along beach front in Coffin Bay N/P, don't recall anyone utilising sand flags or requests to do so. But I had ours with us as we intended doing Simpson Desert but it was closed due to flooding, hence Eyre Peninsula touring instead.
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Great video mate. Definitely up there on my must do list. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
No worries mate.
It’s a great place to check out.
I’ll go back next year for sure.
Thanks mate for your feedback
Cheers Tim
Good day Tim. Cool spot, looking forward to your next camping video
Thanks mate.
Planning another solo camp trip in the next few weeks
Cheers Tim
Did this trip in reverse about 5 years ago.
Left Beachport and was about an hour in and both front CV joints went.
Turned around and limped back to Robe via the blacktop.
I’m waiting to get back as I don’t want to let this track have it over me
It’s a great drive mate.
That’s not good what happened to your rig when you went.
Hopefully you’ll get back one day and finish off what you started
Thanks mate for your feedback
Cheers Tim.
Great P.O.V. - almost changed gears with you :) Thanks for sharing!
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim
Thanks Tim , really enjoyed the video . A bit different seeing you driving on sand instead of all the mountain climbs . Keep up the great work and keep ‘em coming . 👍👍🍻🍻
Thanks mate.
It’s been 3-4 years since I last put the GU on the beach sand.
Had a ball that day.
Glad you enjoyed the video mate.
Cheers Tim
Nice one mate. Can’t beat a day out at the beach like that, the sun, the sand and the salty air smell … certainly beats workin’ 😂
Thanks for sharing 👍
Gday mate.
Yeah, it was a top day.
It’s been a few years since I last put the Patrol on the beach.
Had a ball.
Cheers Tim
I'm glad you got to enjoy a view of the ocean. You never know what might ruin the chance to do it again, so enjoying it while you have it is a requirement.
Robe, Beachport, Canunda... all cracking spots!!
Absolutely mate.
Stunning coastline.
Cheers Tim
Go the Patrol ! Congrats on your trip! ⛅🌅🌊🛻🤙📹😎
Thanks mate.
It's been a few years since i last had the Patrol on the beach, it was a top day.
Cheers Tim
Bloody banggin spot mate what a vibe!
Wicked spot mate.
I'll go back for sure.
Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures beauty! You'll still have ta load up the patrol on the boat n head over here mate! 😁
@@TikitourOverland I'd love to mate. When i was in Queenstown this time last year.
I saw heaps of 4wd's around town.
@@timbates4wdadventuresyeah its very popular here too! lots of great 4wd tracks here in the south island all different difficulty's some have amazing camping spots to throw out a swag away from everything in the nz bush!
@@TikitourOverland The landscape i saw on Milford Track was something else. I saw so many spots beside rivers where i'd love to rolled a swag out for a few days
Robe is such a beautiful spot well done ticking your bucket list off. I've been there a fair few times I reckon I'll have to make another trip over. Great efforts
Gday Chris
Stunning location mate.
I’m so glad that I’ve now been and I’ll be back next year for sure.
Might see you there one day.
Cheers Tim
Nice one Tim. I went rock fishing past Lorne on Sunday and saw you heading back .
Ahh righto.
Yes i came back alone the Great Ocean Rd.
It was a stunning drive.
Did you get any fish?
Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures no luck mate, plenty of snags though 😆
@@beatingaroundthebush66 Ahh right. Maybe next time mate.
nice upload
cheers
Jim
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim
7 days to go. But I'm not counting lol. Great video Tim.
Unreal mate.
You have a great trip. Really nice place.
Cheers Tim
Be in Robe Thurs, hitting the beach in the FJ on Friday
@@mdestefamdestefa6241 have fun mate.
Cheers Tim
Would’ve almost seen you out there this time. We booked a site at Robe and had a play in the dunes before time to set up camp. Ended up getting lost and spent the night in the sand 😂
Haha lol
Sounds like an adventurous trip at Robe on your first day.
Glad you got out ok the next day.
Cheers Tim.
Awesome spot mate. She goes well for a 3.0 😊 I’ll put this spot on my list for next year
Crackn spot mate.
The mighty ZD30 went well that day in the soft sand.
Check it out mate, well worth it.
Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures nothing wrong with a later model ZD30 I would have bought one but found a cracking good deal on a TD42
@@conellisgreatadventure8864 cant go wrong with the 42 mate.
Geez those new tyres are living up to their reputation well under that pressure. Was there any spots you felt that you needed to lower them another couple of psi?
@@Lee-astrololee The new tyres are working well from Billy Goat Bluff Track a month ago to now the beaches in Robe. The pressure i ran worked really well for my Patrol, i didnt feel like i needed to go any lower at all.
Cheers Tim
Nice. One day I’ll get to see it.
Well worth it mate.
I think i had be saying i wanted to go for at least 5-6 years.
So glad i have now been.
Cheers Tim
It may take me till then. But it gives me time to practice my skills. It will make the trip more worthwhile. I love beaches. I grew up in Wollongong NSW. I was spoilt for choice between the bush and the beach. A lot of my hobbies today centre around them both still.
@@Toby3610 Sounds like you have the best of both worlds going on mate with the beach and the bush.
Rippa looking drive there Batesy👍
Is it a one way track mate or people coming from all directions ?
Great drive mate.
Not sure if two way.
All the groups I saw out that day were going the same way we went.
Cheers Tim
Awesome footage looks like great fun, how long did that take and do you not need sand flags?
Thanks mate. Such a great day out on that trip.
That took about 3-4 hours, and thats not rushing.
But we had to be mindful of the tide coming back in, thats why we didn't go any further.
Sand flags are recommended.
I didn't know the crew i went with, so i wasn't going to hassle them about flags.
Great bunch that i just met. I was happy rolling down the bcak.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim
Great video! (As always) but I’m really curious about the lack of a sand flag. Not a thing in SA? I know Victorians have about 2.5 beaches you can drive on, so not a thing there!🤣. Seriously, wondering
Flags are only recommended mate, not mandatory. Just wish we had beaches to drive on in Vic.
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim
@@timbates4wdadventures only recommended here in NSW too, but I always use one. Probably just surprised then at your choice not to use. Still, given how many tracks I saw on that beach, I think you were ok!🤣
@@rogerclift2705 I was at the back mate and didnt think twice about using a flag.
4 weeks and I’m back there.
Half your luck mate. You have a great trip.
Cheers Tim
Gosh be a nice spot to do a bit of fishing and camping
Yeah mate. When i go back some time next year, i'd like to head back to where we turned around. That beach looked wicked for fishing off the beach.
Cheers Tim
That truck of yours has served you well Tim and it still looks great
@@robertjennings9584 It has mate, and still going strong.
@@timbates4wdadventures I had a 2002 model in 2007 zd30 engine but I had a bad experience with it had a bit of an engine detonation 😂in saying that it was the only problem I had with it
@@robertjennings9584 that’s no good mate.
I’m hoping I don’t experience that.
hey mate what tyres are you running
Gday mate
I’m running the new tread pattern
Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs.
They’ve been great for me mate.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures cheers mate
@@jasonraymond2092 no worries mate.
Don't look like they bag out real good.
@@WesFokkema camera angles are hard to show it.
They worked a treat at 15psi.
Plus my Patrol u loaded like that day would weigh under 2900kgs.
Cheers Tim
Tim why have none the vehicles have sand flags they are mandatory in SA ???? .
Not sure mate. Guys i went with didn't know and not only that. We had the Sth Aust Parks Rangers pass us twice on there 4wd buggy and they didn't say anything.
We sure weren't the only group out that day without flags.
Cheers Tim
I just google search sand flags for Robe and its only recommended not mandatory.
Sand flags aren’t mandatory in SA, just a good idea especially on the lead/tail vehicles. Happy 4x4ing
@@davidanderson9043 Thanks mate.
Mandatory in desert parks SA as explained extensively in the handbook & permit.
I don't know about dunes around beach fronts though.
Went along beach front in Coffin Bay N/P, don't recall anyone utilising sand flags or requests to do so.
But I had ours with us as we intended doing Simpson Desert but it was closed due to flooding, hence Eyre Peninsula touring instead.