I'm a Canberra local, and have to say that Tia's excitement to the 'big' things in this video was totally infectious - made me laugh. She's awesome!! 😀
Cheveyo is really laughing loud inside!! Go Tia go!! I know he just thinks you are so adorable, sure it is one of the things he loves about you!! 😂 random humor and the excitement of it. Love it!!!! Love ya much and miss you
It’s fantastic that you are showing people more of Australia than most tourists would probably miss out on….. an absolute crack up showing the BIG things …. Really amusing….. this country is such a contrast….. I’m glad your exploring so much of it…..plenty more to see….great work.
You havnt lived if you havnt seen the big potato, just skip across the street head north 100m and there is a brilliant pub. Its awsome, dont ask about the money on the roof or you have to buy the bar a beer.
Fun fact, the lake you drove past at 1:58 is called Lake George and is typically almost empty (you wouldn't have seen water from the road at all, even though it's so massive!), but due to large amounts of rain in recent years it has filled up again. It's normally sheep paddocks!
@@abbie1071 Due to a drought in 2002 it dried out and stayed that way for 14 years. The "typically" is in the human timescale and not the geological time scale. I also don't know what you mean by inland tidal lake? An endorheic lake?
It never used to be empty, when I was a kid it was fabled to be fed by a natural spring and we were always told it would never be empty. It was a water skiing haven for years. Then the droughts killed it. I was so excited when I finally saw water in it again.
@@abbie1071 I was wondering as a Dutchman, why haven't the Australians decided to dam Lake George and use it for irrigation with crops or as an abundant water source during periods of drought?
The Big Pineapple in Queensland is actually heritage-listed. The Big Banana comes before that in Coff's Harbour, NSW. And it's a "thing" for people do serious road trips to see all of the 'big' things.
I think Cheveyo gave her a viewing of the big banana the night before, the chill attitude and big morning grins says it all, from a fellow long-married couple global traveller. Best way to destress in a foreign country.
@@petermcculloch4933 Too bad that the Big Little Ayers' Rock at Leyland Brothers' World no longer exists. It was the tackiest and most grotesque of the lot, especially after the new owners cut out the bottom of it and put in shopfronts.
Nice vid’. I’ve been out of Oz for 17 years now so this was a nice reminder of “my” country. “Australians don’t take things too seriously;” I think that statement really captures the heart of true Aussies. Thanks for sharing😎
The Big Potato Built in 1977 by local potato grower Jim Mauger, the Big Potato sits off the Illawarra Highway. It was modelled on the Sebago potato and is approximately ten metres long and four metres wide. The structure was originally meant to house a Potato Information Centre but rising costs proved an obstacle. Recently the locals of Robertson have worked together to turn the surrounding land into a park.
The Southern Highlands are stunning this time of year. Funny that you should call it Jurassic, because in 1994 they discovered a tree in a still secret location, somewhere in NSW, (Wollemi Pine) that was nick-named the "Jurassic Tree" because they thought it was a direct holdover from the Jurassic period.
Yup. Wollemi Pine was thought to have been extinct for more than 2 million years or so. And having lived during the Dinosaur period. Until, in 1994 that park rangers in the Blue Mountains discovered this rare group of trees standing next to each other in this isolated grove and couldn't place it what they were looking at. Finally, after all the Botanic Gardens and floristic research institutes in the world did their research, did the Wollemi Pine come out as what people have called: "the find of the century". Not to forget, it's been said that Steven Spielberg drew inspiration from his visits to Australia for making the setting of Jurassic Park the way it was. Likewise, James Cameron has said that his visit to the Daintree Rainforest inspired Pandora in his Avatar movie franchise.
You guys are great and are doing an amazing job of showcasing our country! Glad that you said we don't take things too seriously here, that's spot on :) In regard to "Big Things" as you drove along the coast, you missed the Big Koala between Adelaide and Melbourne. I think Tia would have loved it. It's truly dreadful!
Hahaha the map in the Big Marino showed what appeared to be HUNDREDS of big things. I had no idea the collection was so extensive. We found a guy online that wrote about his experience visiting all of them. I think it took him a couple years to hit all of them 😂
I love you guys! Found you through a reactor doing Australia reactions & I’m so glad. You’re making me want to jump in the car and just see my own country. I love your excitement, it’s contagious- Tia!
Fantastic video , you two are so delightful. Thanks for showing us our own country in the most positive way. Safe travels, can’t wait for the next one ❤️❤️
Almost every thing you have showcased is something I have seen for myself, and coupled with Tia's enthusiasm, you guys make me (in equal proportions), both laugh and cry. I love seeing my country through your eyes; and after 3 months of truly experiencing and showcasing my country, I wish that you could be offered "Honorary Citizenship". Keep up the great work, and thanks for making me smile till it hurts. BTW, I live in Canberra, so thanks for that episode as well.
Looks like Blue mountains are coming up soon for you guy based on your route - don't forget to visit the Jenolan Caves, so far none of the travel vlogs I've watched of people coming to Australia seem to have realised they exist, and yet they're one of the most spectacular sights in the country. edit - oh you're coming at Sydney from the south, that's arguably better, the Blue mountains make the perfect 2-3 day side trip to break up your time in Sydney
@@amesbabom couldn't agree more re the Grand Canyon Track. Absolutely beautiful. A portion was closed for repairs last time I went, so they might want to check that. Also check the weather, as it can flood. It is so worth the ache afterwards 😅😂! It's absolutely beautiful.
@@kayelle8005 they might not be able to use their big cameras but I'm sure phone cameras would be fine - I took loads of photos on my phone when I went.
I know someone who wrote a university (college) thesis on Australia's big things - she even did a road trip with her future in-laws to see a bunch of them 🤣
Lake George at 1:57 has been empty for years! only very recently maybe in the past year has it had any water, Im 30 and never remember seeing water in it
I've just found this channel for the first time and this is one of the best travel videos I've seen. You guys seem to get so much enjoyment from what you're doing. Keep up the good work.
1:59 - Lake George actually with water in it! It was dry for years. 9:47 - Big Potato in Robertson! 😀You used to be able to go in, but there was nothing there - they didn't bother to even put in some kind of display about the local potato industry. The 1995 movie Babe was filmed in and around Robertson. (But if you'd gone to Barellan in the Riverina region of south-west NSW you could have seen the Big Tennis Racket, honouring local girl Evonne Goolagong Cawley.🎾) 13:49 - It's the Southern Highlands region - 500-900 m (1600-3000ft) above sea level and known for its temperate climate. (It's winter right now.)
Welcome to Sydney! Be sure to eat pub food down at the Rocks, good prices and big meals in some of Australia’s oldest establishments. Our national parks are to die for. You can see the AFL on the 24th June if you’re here for it! ❤
I absolutely loved Tia's excitement at the big "Things". That was so much fun. I would have said you're going to love the Big Pineapple in Queensland, as they've made a whole theme park out of the place... but looking at their website, it looks like it's undergoing some major renovations.
Canberra has a lot of hotels that cater to the FIFO workers from Parliament House. When Parliament is sitting, most hotels are fully booked and what are available are very expensive. When Parliament is not sitting, they have a lot of vacancies, and are discounted accordingly. So when you want to visit Canberra, check if parliament is sitting first. And the Seacliff Bridge (15:15) was built after the old road, that was cut into the cliffs next to it, was closed. It is a loverly viewing platform to see whales on their annual migration.
That winding road you were on, was it Kangaroo Pass? If so I learnt to drive on that road and around the Robertson / Southern Highlands in exactly those weather conditions ( in 1978). Having major nostalgia right now. ☺️❤️
Great video thanks. The big potato was ridiculed when it was built and I think up for sale atm.?? You might remember Robertson was also known the location for the movie 'Babe'
The Big Merino made it, as Australias only representative, in a video I recently watched about the world biggest statues (without their bases). Tias laughter about the big poop, oops potato, was really infectious. Thanks for that 😂
Hahaha, The Diplomat, that's an old Hotel, glad they put on good food, so they should. The Big Ram, you missed the best photo opportunity, should have gone around the back of him, he's intact, lol. Great footage of the Falls. Dolmades are my hubbys and my favs, goes great with a bottle of sav blac or a merlot. can also buy the tins in Woolies. Only about 30 years ago there was the Big Pavlova in Murulan near Goulburn, but it's not there any longer, I think. Oh the big spud, right...... The Southern Highlands is very pretty and down to the Illawara. Nic footage, glad you're having fun.
Referring to nsw as jurrasic is apt - don’t forget, in a small grove in a hidden location near the blue mountains, the Wollemi pine was recently discovered: read about it!
I was wondering about your route from Canberra when you started the "big thing" conversation. The first thing that came to mind was the "Big Turd" in Robertson,then here you are!
Love this. Just discovered you guys and I think you are now my favourite reviewers of all things Aussie. I though only fellow Aussies could love our BIG THINGS!
when you get to newcastle nsw head north turn onto the bucketts way to gloucester go up thunderbolts highway (stop at thunderbolts lookout) to walcha and turn onto the oxley highway and you'll find apsley falls and tia falls keep heading towards the coast stop at gingers cafe for a burger then keep going and turn off to ellenborough falls the largest waterfall in new south wales.
this was funny to watch! Fellow Aussie here, my hubby is from NSW and woolongong to sydney is his old stomping ground, he got a laugh from your reaction to the big potato! We agree, it does not look like a potato! About to watch your Cairns video which is my stomping ground, the whole of far north QLD up to the Atherton Tablelands, hope you come up to the Tablelands, you'll love seeing the picteresque countryside, safe travels
I did a painting of a Dingo for a couple who live near Fitzroy Falls.. they actually breed Dingoes (Australian Wild Dogs) on their property. I checked out the falls when I delivered the painting. Awesome place.
Your videos are the best advertisement for Australia I have seen for ages. As a 'local', I have seen most of what you have (so far) and heaps more (that you will hopefully see) and yet you make it look almost new. Thank you.
You’re both fabulously entertaining! Thank you for all the info and many laughs!!! We’re traveling soon to Sydney then to Whitsunday from home in the PA Poconos.
Lovely country you passed through. There used to be a great mountain bike trail that started in Fitzroy Falls, went down the Western side, dropped into the valley and finished in Kangaroo Valley township. Not sure if it's still open but worthy. Apart from the big t__d, Robertson is a beautiful little town. Great vid and infectious enthusiasm! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
You guys are great. I love your infectious enthusiasm. I live in Canberra (although I'm not a native) and I completely lost it at both of your reactions to the Big Potato. It is ludicrous isn't it. But absolutely hilarious at the same time. "Are there fries?"...Very funny. Don't forget the Giant Prawn in Ballina.
also was on that Cliff Bridge in Wollongong yesterday! Day trip from Canberra to Sydney to Wollongong to Kiama to Berry to Kangaroo Valley via Bowral, Mittagong, Picton back to Sydney then home in Canberra! long weekend day trip...
Hooray 👏 you went to the Big Merino…….. I didn’t know you could go up in it? 😃 the big potato is near to where I currently live, but I’m in the process of moving to Ballina where the Big prawn 🦐 is And it has a new paint job ready for you to see 👍 safe travels 💜
Great to see you both laughing and enjoying your time here. In Sydney grab some Laksa from Malay Chinese noodle Bar, they have been operating for over 35 years. There is the Coogee to Bondi walk that you can extend further to Watson's Bay. Have fun! 😊
"Malaysian" food is Sumatran food. There is nothing original about the derivative fugitives of Ma-lame-sia. Even Malay is an Indonesian gazetted ethnic group and language (textbooks are printed for it by Indonesian Dept Education (all local languages are mandatory for that language's area primary school curriculuum so the 300+ languages remain alive)) Indonesian- a kingdom called Melayu 20km from modern Jambi. Sumatra has millions more real Malays than Malaysia (12-14million- the 50% remainder are Chinese and Tamils). Malaysia was the opposite ports for the two Strait of Malacca kingdoms (based in Sumatra) of Deli and Riau-Johor (Johor was ceded to the British, Netherlands Indies got Batam and surrounding islands). The Malaysian sultans were fugitive traitor bastards of concubines from Javanese kings, as was Singapura alias Temasek. Notice modern Singapore has zero archaeological parks of the ruined palaces and fortifications the British originally surveyed. Lee Kwan Yew had it all ripped up so his narrative of Chinese supremacy would not be challenged by obviously ancient Indonesian brickwork and stonework (look up Trowulan)- thats the remnants of part of the massive medieval city bigger than Angkor, that was capital of pre colonial Java Kingdom (larger than modern Indonesia it bordered Siam and Kampuchea (Cambodia)). Balinese nobility are Javanese- their Hindu iconography is identical to all the candi (temples) ruins in Java, especially Borobudur and Prambenan and the always been Hindu never harassed Tengger people's Pura Luhur temple on Mt Bromo. There is 4000 years of history north if Australia, even your Aborigines know this, they travelled through.
Tia is a joy to watch. She's such a goof! You react off each other, and it just makes my day. And that's saying something. At first l thought you finally met our delightful biggest spider (there's no monument to that. Believe me) 😳 I'll be watching every single minute of all yr vids. Keep it up! Can't wait for the next one. Yr doing Australia properly 👌❤
Canberra , so close to Yass and Gundagai, did you do/look at the dog on the tucker box, 8;54 we call them tubs, they are plastic, cans are made out of steel.
Robertson township is in the beautiful area called the Southern Highlands. Robertson is where the “Babe” movie was filmed. The sets constructed on a local farm but later demolished. The final scenes at the sheep trials were filmed at the Don Bradman cricket oval in nearby Bowral. Bradman was our most successful cricketer of his time and for many years after.
"The big merino" - great! You should come over to New Zealand to see what we've got here! The "big carrot" in Ohakune - I kid you not! The "big L&P bottle" in Paeroa - "L&P" is "Lemon and Paeroa", a soft-drink ("soda") originally from Paeroa. Lots of other stuff too.......... :)
While in Sydney, I’m sure you’ll do all the major to do things, but close to the city is Newtown. It’s a quirky, little boho area, that has some great food and bars. It also has a famous (If we were American obviously it would be ‘World Famous!’ Forgive me, we just got back from Texas where they even had world famous toilets!) “I have a dream” mural. At the far end of Newtown is Sydney Park. It used to be a brick pit, then a rubbish dump and now a landscaped wetlands that also has great views of the city from the hills. Check both out on line and see what you think and if they’re worth a visit?
I’m just meeting you two for the first time. I glad you’re enjoying my adopted homeland ( I came to Sydney from New Zealand in 1981) and I’m thrilled that you’ve grasped the idea that we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
The Big Potato was closed off as it used to be used by local lovers as somewhere they could go for some hanky panky. The pie shop just outside of Robertson is a favourite venue for motorcycle riders to stop for a warm meal & coffee.
Hi guys, I live in Melbourne (northeatsern suburbs, near the Yarra Valley) and I have friends who live near Robertson. I have ridden my motorcycyle all through that area and the scenery is amazing. Been to the Big Ram many times and the falls you visited once. There’s an incredibly beautiful valley that you would have driven past, called Kangaroo Valley, it’s completely asurrounded by mountains, but it’s one of the most stunning places up that way. The winding road you went down is one I’ve ridden a number of times and the corners are the best part (for a Bike anyway). You mentined snow in the Australian Alps and I learned a few years ago that apparently more snow falls there every year than on the European Alps, which is kinda mind blowin’ to me. I grew up in New Zealand and travelled the whole country from top to bottom, side to side, back in the late 70’s by motorbike, so I’ve been blessed to be able to see some stunning scenery. I have to say that whilst NZ is spectacular, the sceneary in Australia is also pretty awesome. The differences are hard to define, but both countries are simple stunning place to live in and travel through. I love the Victorian high country and the NSW high country that borders it is easily just as beautiful. We are so lucky to have so much beauty around us. Cities are okay, but give me the country every day. Love your obvious enjoyment of Australia in your videos! Kudos especially for your attending the Melbourne ANZAC Day dawn service too!
Once you get into Sydney it's best if you try and use public transport as much as possible - the train network in Sydney is fantastic and very cheap; but driving is quite expensive since there are toll roads everywhere and you often need to pay multiple tolls to get around - they aren't easy to avoid without adding an hour to your drive. If you have Apple Pay or a credit card that supports contactless payment you can actually just tap with that rather than buy an opal pass.
Ah Goulburn. What an experience! If you have the chance, drive to Armidale and then to the coast at Coffs Harbour along Grafton Rd and Waterfall Way. The tallest waterfall in New South Wales, Wollomombi Falls is easily accessed from the road and beyond you drop into the subtropical rainforest into the Bellinger Valley. Tell Tia - Coffs has the Big Banana she MUST visit!
Your videos are awesome. They make me fall in love with my country all over again. Well done. You seriously need to visit Tasmania ( Tassie as we Aussie’s call it) . Im a Melbourne boy but I went to Tassie a month back and it’s absolutely beautiful.
Tia, you have embraced Australia's cheesey love of "big" things and we in turn embrace you! I grew up in Wollongong (which is where you kind of passed through when you stopped at Sea Cliff Brige) and no visit to Canberra or the Southern Highlands would be complete without stopping at or deliberately passing the Big Merino. If you'd passed by Lake Eucumbene and Adaminaby on the Snowy Mountains Highway, you might have seen The Big Trout! When I saw the title of the video, I genuinely expected to see footage of you two freaking out at a Huntsman spider dropping into your lap from under the visor in the car.
Just love those smiles! And if you get to Victoria, there's a place between Stawell and Horsham called Dadswells bridge there's the big Koala. Very aussie .
I have just returned from a week in the FLEURIEU PENINSULA in South Australia and that included an all day bus tour on the last day - the driver was so well acquainted with the area, the history etc that I discovered so much. Loved lunch at the Star of Greece restaurant at Aldinga South Australia - the water was so close. Loved the commitment to caring about the land amongst the vine growers in McLaren vale. Gems wines was lovely including that they only use solar power and only use rain water. The vines had just been pruned so the sheep were let loose to eat the vegetation on the ground. Loved the history of Willunga and the many craft shops. Victor Harbor plus Granite island and Port Elliott were lovely, especially the place with a queue outside the bakery at Port Elliott in South Australia - with so many people waiting in line outside to be served inside the very popular bakery. Had lunch at the Flying fish at Port Elliott - really close to the waves. Prior to that went by plane to Mount Gambier and on the way we could see the scenery below including the Coorong. The Blue lake in Mt Gambier really was blue. Loved staying at the MAC in Portland Victoria and loved the food at the MAC. Enjoyed the journey by road to Warrnambool in Victoria, Should have gone to the Barossa in South Australia but there was not enough time. hope that includes enough hints to plan another trip to areas mentioned.
Canberra is an easy city to drive because it's our first city planned before it was built. The circular street structure was genius and just worked from the get-go
I'm a Canberra local, and have to say that Tia's excitement to the 'big' things in this video was totally infectious - made me laugh. She's awesome!! 😀
Mmmmm, & the Big Poop-tato in Robertson !
The contrast between Tia’s excitement and Cheveyo’s….uh….disbelief? Disappointment? Is seriously the best 😂😂
Cheveyo is really laughing loud inside!! Go Tia go!! I know he just thinks you are so adorable, sure it is one of the things he loves about you!! 😂 random humor and the excitement of it. Love it!!!! Love ya much and miss you
maybe Cheveyo is nursing a big potato :(
I’m with Cheveyo.
It's cute and funny. Awesome couple ❤
It’s fantastic that you are showing people more of Australia than most tourists would probably miss out on….. an absolute crack up showing the BIG things …. Really amusing….. this country is such a contrast….. I’m glad your exploring so much of it…..plenty more to see….great work.
they are showing stuff most australians don't know about (I'm one of them!). it really is great
You havnt lived if you havnt seen the big potato, just skip across the street head north 100m and there is a brilliant pub. Its awsome, dont ask about the money on the roof or you have to buy the bar a beer.
Fun fact, the lake you drove past at 1:58 is called Lake George and is typically almost empty (you wouldn't have seen water from the road at all, even though it's so massive!), but due to large amounts of rain in recent years it has filled up again. It's normally sheep paddocks!
You do know it’s an inland tidal lake? It fills and empties every so many years.
@@abbie1071 Due to a drought in 2002 it dried out and stayed that way for 14 years. The "typically" is in the human timescale and not the geological time scale. I also don't know what you mean by inland tidal lake? An endorheic lake?
It never used to be empty, when I was a kid it was fabled to be fed by a natural spring and we were always told it would never be empty. It was a water skiing haven for years. Then the droughts killed it. I was so excited when I finally saw water in it again.
@@abbie1071 I was wondering as a Dutchman, why haven't the Australians decided to dam Lake George and use it for irrigation with crops or as an abundant water source during periods of drought?
@@victorsamsung2921 because it’s a tidal salt water lake. Would kill the crops.
Goulburn, the home of the big Merino, is also Australia's oldest inland city. Full of beautiful old buildings.
We were in Goulburn a few days ago (for CT scans, and lunch). Nice town, love the courthouse and railway station.
The Big Pineapple in Queensland is actually heritage-listed. The Big Banana comes before that in Coff's Harbour, NSW. And it's a "thing" for people do serious road trips to see all of the 'big' things.
And the big prawn at Ballina......
They have just repainted the big prawn 🦐 just in time for them to see…….hopefully they will go there, they should? Fingers crossed 🤞
I think Cheveyo gave her a viewing of the big banana the night before, the chill attitude and big morning grins says it all, from a fellow long-married couple global traveller. Best way to destress in a foreign country.
There is also a Big Lobster I know.
Tia your laughter is so contagious… especially in contrast to Cheveyo’s face when he saw the “Big Potato”. Priceless! 😂
As always, you know Tia is excited when she calls her own "Tia For Scale"... 🤣🤣🤣
I love that Tia loves the Australian big things, and find her hilarity hilarious.
To bad they didn't stop at Glenrowan and see the giant Ned Kelly.
@@petermcculloch4933 Too bad that the Big Little Ayers' Rock at Leyland Brothers' World no longer exists. It was the tackiest and most grotesque of the lot, especially after the new owners cut out the bottom of it and put in shopfronts.
They should’ve taken a look at the big powerful owl in Canberra
My very good child hood friend moved to this town and I showed him this video and we both laughed our heads off. Love it.
Nice vid’. I’ve been out of Oz for 17 years now so this was a nice reminder of “my” country. “Australians don’t take things too seriously;” I think that statement really captures the heart of true Aussies. Thanks for sharing😎
The Big Potato
Built in 1977 by local potato grower Jim Mauger, the Big Potato sits off the Illawarra Highway. It was modelled on the Sebago potato and is approximately ten metres long and four metres wide. The structure was originally meant to house a Potato Information Centre but rising costs proved an obstacle. Recently the locals of Robertson have worked together to turn the surrounding land into a park.
vote for AUSTRALIA'S best tour guide - Tia !!!!!!
I'm in favour of this vote
Yes she is brillant 😃
The Southern Highlands are stunning this time of year. Funny that you should call it Jurassic, because in 1994 they discovered a tree in a still secret location, somewhere in NSW, (Wollemi Pine) that was nick-named the "Jurassic Tree" because they thought it was a direct holdover from the Jurassic period.
Yup. Wollemi Pine was thought to have been extinct for more than 2 million years or so. And having lived during the Dinosaur period. Until, in 1994 that park rangers in the Blue Mountains discovered this rare group of trees standing next to each other in this isolated grove and couldn't place it what they were looking at. Finally, after all the Botanic Gardens and floristic research institutes in the world did their research, did the Wollemi Pine come out as what people have called: "the find of the century".
Not to forget, it's been said that Steven Spielberg drew inspiration from his visits to Australia for making the setting of Jurassic Park the way it was. Likewise, James Cameron has said that his visit to the Daintree Rainforest inspired Pandora in his Avatar movie franchise.
You guys are great and are doing an amazing job of showcasing our country! Glad that you said we don't take things too seriously here, that's spot on :)
In regard to "Big Things" as you drove along the coast, you missed the Big Koala between Adelaide and Melbourne. I think Tia would have loved it. It's truly dreadful!
Hahaha the map in the Big Marino showed what appeared to be HUNDREDS of big things. I had no idea the collection was so extensive.
We found a guy online that wrote about his experience visiting all of them. I think it took him a couple years to hit all of them 😂
YES! The Big Koala is top tier.
wheres the big trout and thr big prawn? I remember them from a childhood trip in an enormous rectangle on wheels called a Ford Falcon.
I love you guys! Found you through a reactor doing Australia reactions & I’m so glad. You’re making me want to jump in the car and just see my own country. I love your excitement, it’s contagious- Tia!
This has to be a classic episode. I had to stop eating lunch because I was laughing so much. Can't wait for the next one.
Great video.Gotta love the big potato 🥔 Robertson is also famous for talking pigs & animals. It’s where the movie “Babe”was filmed. 👍
OMG, the number of times I have stopped at the big Marino over the years, but never knew there was a museum inside!!
Oh you two put a smile on my face with each video. Keep up the infectious fun and awe. Stay safe.
Fantastic video , you two are so delightful. Thanks for showing us our own country in the most positive way. Safe travels, can’t wait for the next one ❤️❤️
Young lady…..you’re such an enthusiastic participant in life. I reckon all your viewers are captivated by you.
Seeing Tia so chuffed about the big Marino is a vibe I didn't realize could be unlocked😆
Take in as many of the 'Big Things' as you can Chev. As they say, happy wife, happy life...
I’m resigned to it 😂
both are so chilled and grinny that says Cheveyo gave a repeat big banana viewing!
Y'all are so cute, I hope your channel blows up! Thanks for showing Australia in such good light 🥰
Almost every thing you have showcased is something I have seen for myself, and coupled with Tia's enthusiasm, you guys make me (in equal proportions), both laugh and cry. I love seeing my country through your eyes; and after 3 months of truly experiencing and showcasing my country, I wish that you could be offered "Honorary Citizenship". Keep up the great work, and thanks for making me smile till it hurts. BTW, I live in Canberra, so thanks for that episode as well.
Tia’s enthusiasm is fantastic 😂
Looks like Blue mountains are coming up soon for you guy based on your route - don't forget to visit the Jenolan Caves, so far none of the travel vlogs I've watched of people coming to Australia seem to have realised they exist, and yet they're one of the most spectacular sights in the country. edit - oh you're coming at Sydney from the south, that's arguably better, the Blue mountains make the perfect 2-3 day side trip to break up your time in Sydney
Would be criminal to miss the Blue Mountains and the Jenolan Caves would be cool for them. Not sure they would be allowed to film in there.
Main road to Jenolan Caves is closed in parts. There is a detour you need to make. I suggest looking it up beforehand.
Definitely do the Grand-canyon track in the blue mountains if you can
@@amesbabom couldn't agree more re the Grand Canyon Track. Absolutely beautiful. A portion was closed for repairs last time I went, so they might want to check that. Also check the weather, as it can flood. It is so worth the ache afterwards 😅😂! It's absolutely beautiful.
@@kayelle8005 they might not be able to use their big cameras but I'm sure phone cameras would be fine - I took loads of photos on my phone when I went.
Tia's satisfied grin after the Big Merino was classic!😅 Post edit: "You feel like potatoes?".....I'm pissing myself laughing. Hilarious!
Golden Retriever is her patronus
I know someone who wrote a university (college) thesis on Australia's big things - she even did a road trip with her future in-laws to see a bunch of them 🤣
Lake George at 1:57 has been empty for years! only very recently maybe in the past year has it had any water, Im 30 and never remember seeing water in it
So excited she called Tia for scale herself. 😊
I've just found this channel for the first time and this is one of the best travel videos I've seen. You guys seem to get so much enjoyment from what you're doing. Keep up the good work.
Love the frequency of your uploads! Thanks for another great vid 👌
1:59 - Lake George actually with water in it! It was dry for years.
9:47 - Big Potato in Robertson! 😀You used to be able to go in, but there was nothing there - they didn't bother to even put in some kind of display about the local potato industry. The 1995 movie Babe was filmed in and around Robertson. (But if you'd gone to Barellan in the Riverina region of south-west NSW you could have seen the Big Tennis Racket, honouring local girl Evonne Goolagong Cawley.🎾)
13:49 - It's the Southern Highlands region - 500-900 m (1600-3000ft) above sea level and known for its temperate climate. (It's winter right now.)
Welcome to Sydney! Be sure to eat pub food down at the Rocks, good prices and big meals in some of Australia’s oldest establishments. Our national parks are to die for. You can see the AFL on the 24th June if you’re here for it! ❤
Why the fuck would you eat pub food at the rocks? And why the fuck would you go & see aerial ping pong in Sydney? It’s a rugby league city & state
You are right, each state is very different and the people are also. The further down the country you go, the more 'english' it gets.
It's so cool seeing you guys go through my old commute and my tiny home town! Hope you had fun!
I absolutely loved Tia's excitement at the big "Things". That was so much fun.
I would have said you're going to love the Big Pineapple in Queensland, as they've made a whole theme park out of the place... but looking at their website, it looks like it's undergoing some major renovations.
Canberra has a lot of hotels that cater to the FIFO workers from Parliament House.
When Parliament is sitting, most hotels are fully booked and what are available are very expensive. When Parliament is not sitting, they have a lot of vacancies, and are discounted accordingly.
So when you want to visit Canberra, check if parliament is sitting first.
And the Seacliff Bridge (15:15) was built after the old road, that was cut into the cliffs next to it, was closed. It is a loverly viewing platform to see whales on their annual migration.
That winding road you were on, was it Kangaroo Pass? If so I learnt to drive on that road and around the Robertson / Southern Highlands in exactly those weather conditions ( in 1978). Having major nostalgia right now. ☺️❤️
Great video thanks. The big potato was ridiculed when it was built and I think up for sale atm.?? You might remember Robertson was also known the location for the movie 'Babe'
The Big Merino made it, as Australias only representative, in a video I recently watched about the world biggest statues (without their bases).
Tias laughter about the big poop, oops potato, was really infectious. Thanks for that 😂
Yeah, Tia's Excitement .... just brilliant ... I think she must be part Aussie with that humor definitely.
Hahaha, The Diplomat, that's an old Hotel, glad they put on good food, so they should. The Big Ram, you missed the best photo opportunity, should have gone around the back of him, he's intact, lol. Great footage of the Falls. Dolmades are my hubbys and my favs, goes great with a bottle of sav blac or a merlot. can also buy the tins in Woolies.
Only about 30 years ago there was the Big Pavlova in Murulan near Goulburn, but it's not there any longer, I think.
Oh the big spud, right...... The Southern Highlands is very pretty and down to the Illawara. Nic footage, glad you're having fun.
Tia’s excitement makes me so happy!
Can’t wait until you get to the giant prawn in WA. And there’s another giant ram in WA too.
I love Tia’s bouncy & excitable personality. You have a lovely smile Tia.~ she must be so much fun to travel with Cheveyo
Referring to nsw as jurrasic is apt - don’t forget, in a small grove in a hidden location near the blue mountains, the Wollemi pine was recently discovered: read about it!
I was wondering about your route from Canberra when you started the "big thing" conversation. The first thing that came to mind was the "Big Turd" in Robertson,then here you are!
Love this. Just discovered you guys and I think you are now my favourite reviewers of all things Aussie. I though only fellow Aussies could love our BIG THINGS!
Robertson is the area where the film “Babe” was shot.
when you get to newcastle nsw head north turn onto the bucketts way to gloucester go up thunderbolts highway (stop at thunderbolts lookout) to walcha and turn onto the oxley highway and you'll find apsley falls and tia falls keep heading towards the coast stop at gingers cafe for a burger then keep going and turn off to ellenborough falls the largest waterfall in new south wales.
this was funny to watch! Fellow Aussie here, my hubby is from NSW and woolongong to sydney is his old stomping ground, he got a laugh from your reaction to the big potato! We agree, it does not look like a potato! About to watch your Cairns video which is my stomping ground, the whole of far north QLD up to the Atherton Tablelands, hope you come up to the Tablelands, you'll love seeing the picteresque countryside, safe travels
12:21 All motorbikers know Robertson, as it's at the top of Macquarie Pass. There's a pie shop there at the top too.
Oh you kids are the best, thanks for allowing me on your journey....brilliant
We love you Tia for loving our big things in Australia!
Don't stop, this is gold! 😂
And Cheveyo, don't worry - your groans are equally appropriate and appreciated! Between you both you sum these up perfectly! 😁
Loved the video. Tia is adorable. Her grin after the Ram was so cute and I was laughing at the "Big Turd" LOL
I did a painting of a Dingo for a couple who live near Fitzroy Falls.. they actually breed Dingoes (Australian Wild Dogs) on their property.
I checked out the falls when I delivered the painting. Awesome place.
I have to agree, this was the greatest video! I was crying with laughter at Tia 😂
Hilarious😂
Tia is pretty much the best and most joyous thing on the internet. Thanks for all your great videos!
OMG that was hilarious! I feel like you guys are becoming more Australian as time goes on, hahahaha - love it
It really cracked me up😂
C'mon Chevyo!!! That "big Marino" was awesome!! I would love to have seen that. LOL Love watching you guys. Keep up the great work.
Your videos are the best advertisement for Australia I have seen for ages. As a 'local', I have seen most of what you have (so far) and heaps more (that you will hopefully see) and yet you make it look almost new. Thank you.
13:03 There is/was a Big Turd in Queensland somewhere from memory. I feel it’s probably worse than the Big Potato
You’re both fabulously entertaining! Thank you for all the info and many laughs!!! We’re traveling soon to Sydney then to Whitsunday from home in the PA Poconos.
I am totally down with this big things tour. I was crying laughing almost as much as Tia 😂
Lovely country you passed through. There used to be a great mountain bike trail that started in Fitzroy Falls, went down the Western side, dropped into the valley and finished in Kangaroo Valley township. Not sure if it's still open but worthy. Apart from the big t__d, Robertson is a beautiful little town. Great vid and infectious enthusiasm! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
That was hilarious 😂😂 the running gag with the ‘big’ icons is so funny 😂😂
Best video ever because of the big things! Pffft Cheveyo big stuff is what we wanna see! I love how excited Tia gets for them haha.
If only we had the Big Coffee,that would get Cheveyo excited 👍
You've done a awesome job of showing Australia. Very well put together.
You guys are great. I love your infectious enthusiasm. I live in Canberra (although I'm not a native) and I completely lost it at both of your reactions to the Big Potato. It is ludicrous isn't it. But absolutely hilarious at the same time. "Are there fries?"...Very funny.
Don't forget the Giant Prawn in Ballina.
Lake George with water in it - well done!
Also FYI, the Big Merino used to be further down the road - it was moved.
Those houses you pointed out around Tamarama, Gordon's bay, Coogee, with water views, are upwards of $10 million.
also was on that Cliff Bridge in Wollongong yesterday! Day trip from Canberra to Sydney to Wollongong to Kiama to Berry to Kangaroo Valley via Bowral, Mittagong, Picton back to Sydney then home in Canberra! long weekend day trip...
Hooray 👏 you went to the Big Merino…….. I didn’t know you could go up in it? 😃 the big potato is near to where I currently live, but I’m in the process of moving to Ballina where the Big prawn 🦐 is And it has a new paint job ready for you to see 👍 safe travels 💜
I’ve never laughed so hard in one of your videos. So good.
Great to see you both laughing and enjoying your time here. In Sydney grab some Laksa from Malay Chinese noodle Bar, they have been operating for over 35 years. There is the Coogee to Bondi walk that you can extend further to Watson's Bay. Have fun! 😊
"Malaysian" food is Sumatran food. There is nothing original about the derivative fugitives of Ma-lame-sia. Even Malay is an Indonesian gazetted ethnic group and language (textbooks are printed for it by Indonesian Dept Education (all local languages are mandatory for that language's area primary school curriculuum so the 300+ languages remain alive)) Indonesian- a kingdom called Melayu 20km from modern Jambi. Sumatra has millions more real Malays than Malaysia (12-14million- the 50% remainder are Chinese and Tamils). Malaysia was the opposite ports for the two Strait of Malacca kingdoms (based in Sumatra) of Deli and Riau-Johor (Johor was ceded to the British, Netherlands Indies got Batam and surrounding islands).
The Malaysian sultans were fugitive traitor bastards of concubines from Javanese kings, as was Singapura alias Temasek. Notice modern Singapore has zero archaeological parks of the ruined palaces and fortifications the British originally surveyed. Lee Kwan Yew had it all ripped up so his narrative of Chinese supremacy would not be challenged by obviously ancient Indonesian brickwork and stonework (look up Trowulan)- thats the remnants of part of the massive medieval city bigger than Angkor, that was capital of pre colonial Java Kingdom (larger than modern Indonesia it bordered Siam and Kampuchea (Cambodia)). Balinese nobility are Javanese- their Hindu iconography is identical to all the candi (temples) ruins in Java, especially Borobudur and Prambenan and the always been Hindu never harassed Tengger people's Pura Luhur temple on Mt Bromo. There is 4000 years of history north if Australia, even your Aborigines know this, they travelled through.
Tia is a joy to watch. She's such a goof! You react off each other, and it just makes my day. And that's saying something. At first l thought you finally met our delightful biggest spider (there's no monument to that. Believe me) 😳 I'll be watching every single minute of all yr vids. Keep it up! Can't wait for the next one. Yr doing Australia properly 👌❤
Canberra , so close to Yass and Gundagai, did you do/look at the dog on the tucker box,
8;54 we call them tubs, they are plastic, cans are made out of steel.
you missed one in the Snowy Mountains -- the Big Trout at Adaminaby
Very proud Aussie to see your experience and show casing Australia through your eyes. Love you work!
Robertson township is in the beautiful area called the Southern Highlands. Robertson is where the “Babe” movie was filmed. The sets constructed on a local farm but later demolished. The final scenes at the sheep trials were filmed at the Don Bradman cricket oval in nearby Bowral. Bradman was our most successful cricketer of his time and for many years after.
"The big merino" - great!
You should come over to New Zealand to see what we've got here!
The "big carrot" in Ohakune - I kid you not!
The "big L&P bottle" in Paeroa - "L&P" is "Lemon and Paeroa", a soft-drink ("soda") originally from Paeroa.
Lots of other stuff too.......... :)
While in Sydney, I’m sure you’ll do all the major to do things, but close to the city is Newtown. It’s a quirky, little boho area, that has some great food and bars. It also has a famous (If we were American obviously it would be ‘World Famous!’ Forgive me, we just got back from Texas where they even had world famous toilets!) “I have a dream” mural. At the far end of Newtown is Sydney Park. It used to be a brick pit, then a rubbish dump and now a landscaped wetlands that also has great views of the city from the hills.
Check both out on line and see what you think and if they’re worth a visit?
You've missed the "Big Submarine" in Holbrook on the Hume Highway in NSW. It does look so weird ...
I’m just meeting you two for the first time. I glad you’re enjoying my adopted homeland ( I came to Sydney from New Zealand in 1981) and I’m thrilled that you’ve grasped the idea that we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Just discovered you on RUclips, watched your Canberra to Sydney leg, thoroughly enjoyed your perspective. Subscribed immediately, ready for more.
Good on you two, you’re seeing our country the right way.
Loved Tia’s reaction at Big things!
…actually, both of your reactions are spot on. 😄
The Big Potato was closed off as it used to be used by local lovers as somewhere they could go for some hanky panky. The pie shop just outside of Robertson is a favourite venue for motorcycle riders to stop for a warm meal & coffee.
Wow... let's see more big things!! You will see the Big Coathanger - that's what we call the Sydney Harbor Bridge 🙂
Yay! Wollongong represent. I live right by the sea Cliff bridge. So glad you made it to our pretty part of the world. Shame it was rainy.
Hi guys, I live in Melbourne (northeatsern suburbs, near the Yarra Valley) and I have friends who live near Robertson. I have ridden my motorcycyle all through that area and the scenery is amazing. Been to the Big Ram many times and the falls you visited once. There’s an incredibly beautiful valley that you would have driven past, called Kangaroo Valley, it’s completely asurrounded by mountains, but it’s one of the most stunning places up that way. The winding road you went down is one I’ve ridden a number of times and the corners are the best part (for a Bike anyway).
You mentined snow in the Australian Alps and I learned a few years ago that apparently more snow falls there every year than on the European Alps, which is kinda mind blowin’ to me. I grew up in New Zealand and travelled the whole country from top to bottom, side to side, back in the late 70’s by motorbike, so I’ve been blessed to be able to see some stunning scenery. I have to say that whilst NZ is spectacular, the sceneary in Australia is also pretty awesome. The differences are hard to define, but both countries are simple stunning place to live in and travel through.
I love the Victorian high country and the NSW high country that borders it is easily just as beautiful. We are so lucky to have so much beauty around us. Cities are okay, but give me the country every day. Love your obvious enjoyment of Australia in your videos! Kudos especially for your attending the Melbourne ANZAC Day dawn service too!
Once you get into Sydney it's best if you try and use public transport as much as possible - the train network in Sydney is fantastic and very cheap; but driving is quite expensive since there are toll roads everywhere and you often need to pay multiple tolls to get around - they aren't easy to avoid without adding an hour to your drive. If you have Apple Pay or a credit card that supports contactless payment you can actually just tap with that rather than buy an opal pass.
Ah Goulburn. What an experience! If you have the chance, drive to Armidale and then to the coast at Coffs Harbour along Grafton Rd and Waterfall Way. The tallest waterfall in New South Wales, Wollomombi Falls is easily accessed from the road and beyond you drop into the subtropical rainforest into the Bellinger Valley. Tell Tia - Coffs has the Big Banana she MUST visit!
Best video so far. I was in stitches. More "big things" please!
Your videos are awesome. They make me fall in love with my country all over again. Well done. You seriously need to visit Tasmania ( Tassie as we Aussie’s call it) . Im a Melbourne boy but I went to Tassie a month back and it’s absolutely beautiful.
Probably my fave OPW vid to date ..for several reasons. Thanks for taking us all on a memorable trip.
Tia, you have embraced Australia's cheesey love of "big" things and we in turn embrace you!
I grew up in Wollongong (which is where you kind of passed through when you stopped at Sea Cliff Brige) and no visit to Canberra or the Southern Highlands would be complete without stopping at or deliberately passing the Big Merino. If you'd passed by Lake Eucumbene and Adaminaby on the Snowy Mountains Highway, you might have seen The Big Trout!
When I saw the title of the video, I genuinely expected to see footage of you two freaking out at a Huntsman spider dropping into your lap from under the visor in the car.
Just love those smiles! And if you get to Victoria, there's a place between Stawell and Horsham called Dadswells bridge there's the big Koala. Very aussie .
I have just returned from a week in the FLEURIEU PENINSULA in South Australia and that included an all day bus tour on the last day - the driver was so well acquainted with the area, the history etc that I discovered so much. Loved lunch at the Star of Greece restaurant at Aldinga South Australia - the water was so close. Loved the commitment to caring about the land amongst the vine growers in McLaren vale. Gems wines was lovely including that they only use solar power and only use rain water. The vines had just been pruned so the sheep were let loose to eat the vegetation on the ground. Loved the history of Willunga and the many craft shops. Victor Harbor plus Granite island and Port Elliott were lovely, especially the place with a queue outside the bakery at Port Elliott in South Australia - with so many people waiting in line outside to be served inside the very popular bakery. Had lunch at the Flying fish at Port Elliott - really close to the waves. Prior to that went by plane to Mount Gambier and on the way we could see the scenery below including the Coorong. The Blue lake in Mt Gambier really was blue. Loved staying at the MAC in Portland Victoria and loved the food at the MAC. Enjoyed the journey by road to Warrnambool in Victoria, Should have gone to the Barossa in South Australia but there was not enough time. hope that includes enough hints to plan another trip to areas mentioned.
Canberra is an easy city to drive because it's our first city planned before it was built.
The circular street structure was genius and just worked from the get-go