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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • In this series of videos, I explore the Victorian High Country. This is a magnificent 5000 square km of rugged wilderness located in far north-eastern Victoria. In this video, I tackle one of the toughest tracks - Billy Goat Track.
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Комментарии • 103

  • @Rob_FJ
    @Rob_FJ 5 месяцев назад +1

    I watched this series twice it was that good 👌

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  5 месяцев назад

      Thankyou so very much!! 🙏🙂👍

  • @MsandMrspinact
    @MsandMrspinact Год назад +5

    Great vid. Billy Goats is one hell of a track! It’s also hair raising going back down. Good running commentary not overshadowed by unnecessary music. Liked and subscribed!

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +1

      Thankyou kindly! Yes, Billy Goat was a huge amount of fun! 😊👍

  • @MudducksTouringAustralia
    @MudducksTouringAustralia 2 года назад +3

    I was in the region not long after you I think mate. If its not a rude question why so long from trip till release? Great clip by the way. Cheers Steve

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +3

      G’day Steve. Thankyou. Work commitments got in the way mostly. Also, I didn’t really have much of a chance to film properly as I was with a group of people, so trying to create something watchable from very limited snippets of footage was a challenge. 😊

    • @MudducksTouringAustralia
      @MudducksTouringAustralia 2 года назад +2

      @@4xAdventures I can relate Artie, I was Tail end in my convoy when I was there too. But I think my trip videos came out ok. Love your work mate.

  • @darrengray2309
    @darrengray2309 2 года назад +5

    About 15 years ago on my first attempt at doing Billy goat I did most of it in 2wd as I stripped the front drive flange in my 80 series about 1/4 of the way through it. People thought i was crazy as I came up to the Helipad as I had it flat to the floor as fast as I could go with the 80 series bouncing and bucking all over the place to this day I don't know how I did it

  • @daryllee9033
    @daryllee9033 Год назад +2

    Just stumbled upon your channel mate. You have a natural talent for media production is this your profession? Lol.
    Looking forward to the next instalment of the Vic high country...any idea if it's ETA?
    Cheers.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +2

      G’day Daryl, thanks very much! :) No, it’s not my profession, but I do try to make them as good as I can. I’m hoping to get the next instalment out in a week or two. All the best! 😊👍

  • @stevens8744
    @stevens8744 Год назад +2

    Great video that was the most intense feeling climb of Billy Goat track ive seen on youtube. I assume you went back down to get to the Eaglevale Camping Area, or did you take a different route?

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +1

      Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. I kept following the track and went down the other side, eventually ending up at Eaglevale.

  • @j2travelz610
    @j2travelz610 2 года назад +2

    great vid mate. its been a awhile.
    i follow ur chnl coz i am fj fan.
    on dry, u reckon a stockFJ (alt tyres) can get get up billy goats?

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +2

      Thanks very much. Absolutely! The stock FJ with a set of all terrain tyres is all you need to do things like Billy Goat Track. A 2” lift lifts the body, but the chassis height is still the same, unless you put larger tyres. 😊👍

  • @voodoocruiser2543
    @voodoocruiser2543 Год назад +2

    Question mate: How do you find doing these with the roof top tent? I'm keen to get one on my FJ but curious about any change to drivability. Doesn't look like it from your video but would be keen to hear your thoughts

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +2

      G’day! Excellent question. As far as I can tell, there’s no difference in drivability or stability that I can notice. I’ve done some pretty gnarly tracks with 45* inclines and side to side rocking, and the FJ seems pretty stable to me. That said, there is increased wind noise on highway at high speed, but the stereo covers that up well enough :) My FJ is set up for touring rather than extreme rock climbing stuff. If you are into that, I’d probably recommend a swag instead of a roof top tent, but if you’re more into touring with the odd challenging track, then I find the roof top tent fantastic.

    • @voodoocruiser2543
      @voodoocruiser2543 Год назад

      @@4xAdventures Nice one thanks for your input. I've had a swag on the ground for the last 20-something years and feel like it's time to do my back a favour in terms of a better bed. Sounds like the FJ will just continue being an FJ regardless of having a bed on the roof :)

  • @eds4wdcamping
    @eds4wdcamping 2 года назад +3

    You pick the best year to go up Billy goats it was the most fun or I should say challenging that it's been a long time and those rivers were certainly up a lot at that time of year you're up there about the same time I was but I left the day before you got there excellent video keep up the good work

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      Thanks very much! Billy Goat was a huge amount of fun. Doing it on New Year’s Day meant there was no one else around. The rain arrived at the tail end of the trip. Stay tuned for the last episode as that is when things got really exciting 😊

  • @Gramkan
    @Gramkan 2 года назад +3

    Great video mate, I’m no expert but even dropping another 5psi to 20 could have made things easier. Can’t wait to do this track soon, thanks for the inspiration

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thankyou! Yes, it may have made a small difference. Most of that track was ok though. My only wheel spin was that one spot & that was probably just because of a bad choice on my part :)

  • @1Coolbanana
    @1Coolbanana 2 года назад +2

    Maaaate, where have you been? Great vid, planning a High country trip in the next few months, cant wait 👍

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      Thankyou! The Vic high country is an awesome place to visit. I can’t wait to go back.😊👍

  • @joeldobbinsmusic
    @joeldobbinsmusic 2 года назад +4

    Amazing start to the series, Artie! After some of those insane accents I reckon the FJ could probably handle Mount Everest too! Have been really looking forward to this series; again, well done for showing us parts of Australia most of us have never seen. You have indoors people like me craving for their own outback adventures! Keep the videos coming, can't wait till the next episode and for the next series too. Excellent work!

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +2

      Thanks very much Joel! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍

  • @cmiimages
    @cmiimages 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, great video, my Bro in law and I trail biked all over that terrain in the mid 70s, it hasn't changed a bit, still as rough as guts, but the views from the Bluff... are really awesome. But not sure I would do it mid Summer... March/April much cooler weather.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks very much!! 😊👍

  • @terryoleary5424
    @terryoleary5424 2 года назад +2

    Great Vlog nicely done Artie. I’m heading there Boxing Day and can’t wait

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much! Enjoy!! 😊👍

  • @vasostojackovic7887
    @vasostojackovic7887 Год назад +3

    Nice video brought back memories, I drove that track 15 years ago in my Mitsubishi Challenger, manual, no Diff locks, no LSD, no driver aids. All I had was 2” lift, Coopers ST tyres and snorkel. You’ve inspired me to go back and do it again this time I’ll be in my Pajero Sport 😊

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +1

      Thankyou. Yes, it’s a fun track, that’s for certain! ☺️👍

  • @ShaneB666
    @ShaneB666 Год назад +21

    Finally the RUclips a recommendation that’s right. Great content, calm, informed commentary and no product placement.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +3

      Thankyou! :) I hope you enjoy the videos. All the best! 😊👍

  • @RoMiTouring
    @RoMiTouring 2 года назад +2

    Great to see, and thanks for sharing. I’ve really been looking forward to you posting this series. Have you raised the diff breathers or just running with the standard, and if running standard, how did you go?

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much Ross. Yes I’ve raised the diff breathers to a point high up in the engine bay. All good so far. No issues with deep water, and I’ve been in some super deep stuff (you will see in the last episode).

  • @Bergo101
    @Bergo101 Год назад +2

    This is incredible, thanks for sharing your adventure. I'm getting my FJ today and can't wait to take her on trips! Amazing vehicles.
    Question; do you use crawl mode on those steep climbs? what has your experience been with that. It's such a fascinating feature of the FJ.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +2

      Thanks very much! And congratulations on your FJ!! Excellent choice!
      No, I generally don’t use crawl mode. On steep descents, I put it in low range, first gear and try to use the brakes only lightly if required. That generally does the trick. I’ve tried crawl mode… haven’t been game to use it in a real situation as yet 😂
      All the best! 😊👍

    • @Bergo101
      @Bergo101 Год назад +2

      @@4xAdventures Thanks, good to know. I have a lot to learn still about 4x4'ing properly and am super excited having the FJ to work with. I'm in NSW but looks like I need to head down south some day :) Cheers mate

  • @vivutravelog.159
    @vivutravelog.159 2 года назад +2

    Been on this track , it is so scary but view so beautiful .Nice video !

  • @OffroadTouringLife
    @OffroadTouringLife 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely fantastic mate! I'm definitely going to be tuning in for the next episode!. Thanks for taking us along amd it's awesome to see tne FJ in action!

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +2

      Thanks very much. I’m so glad you like it!! 😊👍

  • @nathanmountain5540
    @nathanmountain5540 Год назад +1

    Traction control and diff locks don't work together, a diff lock will literally go against traction control that's the point of diff locks to turn as one and not alternate. But a very nice calm video.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад

      Yes, I’ve noticed that one turns off when the other is turned on. 😊👍

  • @jkking4169
    @jkking4169 2 года назад +2

    Great video👍👍👍👍👍👍
    Really enjoyed it, keep up great work

  • @suzyschwenke5229
    @suzyschwenke5229 2 года назад +2

    Hello Attila, what a beautiful place ,i can't wait to get there myself, thankyou so much for making the footage, now I will be a little more prepared hopefully 😊

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      Hi Suzy. It’s an amazing place. I hope you can get down there one day. ☺️

  • @visualjon
    @visualjon 2 года назад +2

    That brought back the anxiety I felt doing it on my own at xmas with no diff locks or traction control, exhilarating and terrifying are great descriptors. Ive no idea how i got up without breaking something but so worth it.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! And I’m glad my experience of it came across on camera. It was a tad tense! 😂 But well worth it.

  • @IanCotterill
    @IanCotterill 2 года назад +2

    Awesome Artie! I was there on the 3rd of Jan, just missed you! Did the same route by the look of it, we crossed that same river before heading north of Dargo for a camp.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +2

      G’day Ian, it’s a shame we missed each other. If you see me out there, come say hi! 😊👍

    • @IanCotterill
      @IanCotterill 2 года назад +2

      @@4xAdventures will do Artie! Fellow FJ driver protocol I think 😎

  • @SkuugSeriuzzz
    @SkuugSeriuzzz 9 месяцев назад +1

    I live in Melbourne and just bought myself a decked out 80 series landcruiser and looking for Facebook groups or some where I can find people to do trips with!! Any recommendations?

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  9 месяцев назад

      Hi there. Congrats on your new 4WD!! I recommend joining a 4WD club. Instant friends to go on trips either and lots of knowledge to be gained. The next time there is a 4WD show on, I recommend going - all the 4WD clubs are usually there. Good luck!! 😊👍

    • @SkuugSeriuzzz
      @SkuugSeriuzzz 9 месяцев назад

      @@4xAdventures can you point me in the right direction to find one please 🙏

  • @AllTerrainAction
    @AllTerrainAction Год назад +2

    Nice opening to this video, can see the effort that's gone into this video love it.

  • @jcv551
    @jcv551 2 года назад +2

    Great challenging track, the fj made it look relatively easy. Beautiful views I’m sure it was worth it.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +1

      It was a huge amount of fun! The FJ is hugely capable. I’m forever surprised by it. 😊👍

  • @fatmanoverlanding
    @fatmanoverlanding 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant start to the series. Nice to see you back. It's been a while.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      Thankyou for sticking around whilst I’ve been in hibernation 😊 (work commitments). Plenty of more videos coming up (just out filming the next trip now).

  • @V8LC100
    @V8LC100 2 года назад +2

    Great video mate.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

  • @ChrisIsOutside
    @ChrisIsOutside Год назад +1

    beautifully put together! I wonder if my delica can make it up there I'd love to go one day

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад

      Thanks very much! As long as you have decent/high clearance and low range, you should be right. 😊👍

    • @ChrisIsOutside
      @ChrisIsOutside Год назад

      @@4xAdventures I think clearance is the only thing I'm really unsure of. The clearance is good but its not jacked up. It's stock. Low range and center diff lock though

  • @Yipmanhands
    @Yipmanhands 2 года назад +2

    Wow, that was spectacular. Magic looking countryside but that track is way out of my league. Thanks for posting this, I'm so looking forward to the next one. Love your channel.

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍

  • @darrengray2309
    @darrengray2309 2 года назад +2

    Good video ive been waiting for your release and it was worth the wait Thanks

  • @thomasoreilly605
    @thomasoreilly605 Год назад +1

    Hey mate, is a bull bar necessary for the tracks that you took?

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад +1

      Hey there. No, a bull bar isn’t necessary, but I would definitely recommend having a winch and recovery points just in case. All the best! 😊👍

    • @thomasoreilly605
      @thomasoreilly605 Год назад +1

      @@4xAdventures Great thanks, before my trip I’ll do exactly that!!

  • @jagdheepganapathyprakash966
    @jagdheepganapathyprakash966 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi yours is auto or manual?

  • @paulmarsh7123
    @paulmarsh7123 2 года назад +2

    Good production well worth the wait keep it coming looking forward to the wet stuff

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад

      Thanks Paul. The wet stuff starts next episode :)

  • @TheOutbackmojo
    @TheOutbackmojo 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see a new release. Fantastic production quality as usual and great footage of the best country in the world

  • @kneedownpom397
    @kneedownpom397 2 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed that, keep the great uploads coming

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

  • @julesmarwell8023
    @julesmarwell8023 Год назад +2

    thanks mate

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! 😊👍

    • @julesmarwell8023
      @julesmarwell8023 Год назад +1

      @@4xAdventures did same trip over 4 days swb pajero. wet as hell. 30 years ago.so thanks for taking me back. incredible country sad not many aussie get to feel it.tks again

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a pretty spectacular place!

  • @redkix
    @redkix Год назад +1

    What is the best time to go?

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад

      I did it on New Year’s Day in the video. No one else around, which was great.
      I would avoid doing it in winter or when there’s been a lot of rain.
      All the best! 😊👍

  • @gregfacey8563
    @gregfacey8563 Год назад

    Which track did you come back down into the valley?

  • @garywinkworth3380
    @garywinkworth3380 Год назад

    whos 4wd is not auto? it would have to be easier in an auto

  • @Jakos4x4Adventures
    @Jakos4x4Adventures Год назад +1

    Nice vid!

  • @DieselDave
    @DieselDave Год назад +1

    Well portrayed. Best Billy Goat video to date. Cheers, dd

    • @4xAdventures
      @4xAdventures  Год назад

      Thanks very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍

  • @canderson9328
    @canderson9328 Год назад

    Awesome video! Last went over Billy Goat in 2015, now living in the UK, thank you for the memories!
    Miss my FJ

  • @spf4x4
    @spf4x4 2 года назад +2

    Great place to get out and explore.

  • @garywinkworth3380
    @garywinkworth3380 Год назад

    great video mate love it.

  • @4x4AdventureShow
    @4x4AdventureShow Год назад +1

    Great video and great tracks👍