Welcome back Andrew & Lisa. Am so glad to sit down with a coffee and watch the start of another road trip, as usual you didnt disappoint us. Stunning scenery and some fantastic walking trails too. I see Lisa has not lost her touch at getting her feet wet and its only the first episode. Hope you have a fantastic journey full of happy memories, safe travels, David.
Hi Guys, Thanks so much for the warm welcome back. We have parked up the van for 12 months or so, but already planning our next adventures, we miss it a lot. I still have a bit of footage to meld into an episode or two so hopefully Ill be posting these in the coming weeks. Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Good to see you back. We were in the West Macs about 1 or 2 months after you. Your video brought back so many memories! Thank you. We are planning to head over your way to WA from mid January, so we will be watching your past episodes for inspiration. Keep up the great work! Regards, Peter and Cate (No Fixed Address Aus)
Hi Peter and Cate, Thanks, its nice to be posting vids again, How good are the West Macs👍 it is a great spot for sure. I hope you have a blast in WA. There are some amazing spots down in the South West, you'll love it for sure. Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Welcome back guys has been a while we thought you must have gone back home to do that dirty word WORK 😅 another great video and hope one day to catch up again but in Qld safe travels Glenn and Leanne
Hi Glenn, We will get to Qld one day, It is on the schedule. We have settled back into the house for 12 months or so and will pick some work to build up the fuel kitty and hope to be back on the road in 2025... see you then 🙂 Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Hi! So nice to see you again. What a magic part of the country, landscape looks stunning. Your footage is beautiful. Wow you guys never stop walking, how is 10kms a recovery day 😂😂
Good to see you back again Andrew and Lisa, I remember going to Palm valley back in the eighties and there was nothing there but a Bumby track. Don't forget Andrew when your married everything is your fault.😂😂
Hi Michael, yes I'm well practiced in accepting responsibility for all evil. Sounds like Palm Valley has certainly matured, It is a top spot with great facilities, but still has that remote charm you look for, we loved it. Cheers Andrew
Deamond can you get a cowboy hat highlights will be the mcdonald ranges flinders ranges alice springs field of lights the gorge cruise darwin sunset going with the aat bus tour of course the rock its be called rhe red centre uluru
Hi Accolades70, Yes the walking poles are fantastic, we never hike without them. They help take the pressure off your knees especially coming down hill and give you that extra bit of support on uneven ground. Highly recommend walking with one. Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Desmond here from auckland new zealand i am joining a group of people flying to adelaide tp do a 16 day tour from adelaide leaving on the 6th of august 2024 i am flying into adelaide a day before the group is going to port augusta clare valley flinders ranges coober pedy woomera uluru kata tjuta kings canyon west mc donald ranges alice springs karlu. Karlu tennant creek litchfield. Natiional park the rock the red centre mataranka katherine katherine gorge cruise kakadu a place called jabriu have you heard of it then final stop over is darwin the group is staying at hotels resorts apartments i have never be to the northern territory most of these places i have never be heard of any tips can you give me i have a good pair of walking shoes can i get a hat with corks to keep the flys away is it freezing at night hot during the day any tips you guys can give me it cost me a pretty penny àn expensive trip
Hi Desmond, wow sounds like an amazing trip, you sure are covering a lot of ground and all the top spots. In August the flys should not be too bad, but I would definitely get a fly head net just in case, you can get them on line or any camping shop ( in Australia anyway). Regarding the walking poles, yes, definitely take one, they make the hikes so much easier. Good sturdy hiking shoes and quality socks are a must, you will live in them. The centre of Australia does get very cold at night but warms up after 8am, a good puffer jacket is great, light and easy to scrunch up and pack away. A light wide brim hat is a good take as well. It is very different country to what you are use to, dry and dusty but beautiful in its own way. Have a fantastic time. Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Desmond here thanks for all the advice I will write all that advice down and put it in my folder I have got a puffer jacket I need to get a good pair of outdoor socks I have woollen gloves I throw them into the suitcase I will get the cork hat over in Australia I have plenty of time before I get to the red centre
Hi David, As I said in the vid, we don't mind paying when there are facilities of some sort and they don't have to be too flash, but when you get nothing and are paying over and above the NT Park Pass, well, then I question the value you get for your $$. Cheers Andrew
Great to see you back on the road, love the scenery.
Welcome back Andrew & Lisa. Am so glad to sit down with a coffee and watch the start of another road trip, as usual you didnt disappoint us. Stunning scenery and some fantastic walking trails too. I see Lisa has not lost her touch at getting her feet wet and its only the first episode. Hope you have a fantastic journey full of happy memories, safe travels, David.
Andrew and Lisa, nice to see you back. As per usual, great video. Cheers from NZ.
Welcome back🎉
So good to see you back guys. Looking forward to your new adventures. You make our travel plans easy! Cheers.
Hi Guys, Thanks so much for the warm welcome back. We have parked up the van for 12 months or so, but already planning our next adventures, we miss it a lot. I still have a bit of footage to meld into an episode or two so hopefully Ill be posting these in the coming weeks.
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Have missed you two! Great vid as usual.
Hi Kath, Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the vid. We miss being out there on the road 🥲
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Good to see you back. We were in the West Macs about 1 or 2 months after you. Your video brought back so many memories! Thank you. We are planning to head over your way to WA from mid January, so we will be watching your past episodes for inspiration. Keep up the great work!
Regards, Peter and Cate (No Fixed Address Aus)
Hi Peter and Cate, Thanks, its nice to be posting vids again, How good are the West Macs👍 it is a great spot for sure. I hope you have a blast in WA. There are some amazing spots down in the South West, you'll love it for sure.
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Welcome back guys has been a while we thought you must have gone back home to do that dirty word WORK 😅 another great video and hope one day to catch up again but in Qld safe travels Glenn and Leanne
Hi Glenn, We will get to Qld one day, It is on the schedule. We have settled back into the house for 12 months or so and will pick some work to build up the fuel kitty and hope to be back on the road in 2025... see you then 🙂
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Hi! So nice to see you again. What a magic part of the country, landscape looks stunning. Your footage is beautiful. Wow you guys never stop walking, how is 10kms a recovery day 😂😂
Good to see you back again Andrew and Lisa, I remember going to Palm valley back in the eighties and there was nothing there but a Bumby track. Don't forget Andrew when your married everything is your fault.😂😂
Hi Michael, yes I'm well practiced in accepting responsibility for all evil.
Sounds like Palm Valley has certainly matured, It is a top spot with great facilities, but still has that remote charm you look for, we loved it.
Cheers Andrew
Great to see you trekking again. It was a long time between uploads but worth the wait. Are you upgrading your caravan? 🤔💭
Desmond here my age is 66 i have be doing a lot of walking the scarf is a good idea
Welcome back, nice to see a Vlog from you again and very enjoyable. When was this taken, I am guessing a few months back as it seemed a bit cooler?
Hi Guys, yes it was a while ago now, back in July this year.
Glad you enjoyed the vid, we loved our time in the West Macs.
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Deamond can you get a cowboy hat highlights will be the mcdonald ranges flinders ranges alice springs field of lights the gorge cruise darwin sunset going with the aat bus tour of course the rock its be called rhe red centre uluru
Are the Walking poles worth having for us MATURE walkers?
Hi Accolades70, Yes the walking poles are fantastic, we never hike without them. They help take the pressure off your knees especially coming down hill and give you that extra bit of support on uneven ground. Highly recommend walking with one.
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Desmond here from auckland new zealand i am joining a group of people flying to adelaide tp do a 16 day tour from adelaide leaving on the 6th of august 2024 i am flying into adelaide a day before the group is going to port augusta clare valley flinders ranges coober pedy woomera uluru kata tjuta kings canyon west mc donald ranges alice springs karlu. Karlu tennant creek litchfield. Natiional park the rock the red centre mataranka katherine katherine gorge cruise kakadu a place called jabriu have you heard of it then final stop over is darwin the group is staying at hotels resorts apartments i have never be to the northern territory most of these places i have never be heard of any tips can you give me i have a good pair of walking shoes can i get a hat with corks to keep the flys away is it freezing at night hot during the day any tips you guys can give me it cost me a pretty penny àn expensive trip
Hi Desmond, wow sounds like an amazing trip, you sure are covering a lot of ground and all the top spots. In August the flys should not be too bad, but I would definitely get a fly head net just in case, you can get them on line or any camping shop ( in Australia anyway).
Regarding the walking poles, yes, definitely take one, they make the hikes so much easier.
Good sturdy hiking shoes and quality socks are a must, you will live in them.
The centre of Australia does get very cold at night but warms up after 8am, a good puffer jacket is great, light and easy to scrunch up and pack away. A light wide brim hat is a good take as well.
It is very different country to what you are use to, dry and dusty but beautiful in its own way.
Have a fantastic time.
Cheers Andrew & Lisa
Desmond here thanks for all the advice I will write all that advice down and put it in my folder I have got a puffer jacket I need to get a good pair of outdoor socks I have woollen gloves I throw them into the suitcase I will get the cork hat over in Australia I have plenty of time before I get to the red centre
Nope no power no water no money from me afraid not!
Hi David, As I said in the vid, we don't mind paying when there are facilities of some sort and they don't have to be too flash, but when you get nothing and are paying over and above the NT Park Pass, well, then I question the value you get for your $$.
Cheers Andrew