G'day Mark, To kind mate. But, thanks very much for your feedback and reply. Yeah, i have seen the weather up in NSW. It's full on. I hope things begin to dry out soon. Cheers Tim.
You really put a lot of effort into the filming. The camera angles and POV changes, editing and so on really add to the entertainment value of the content. I'm sure COVID has hammered your business so I hope the effort you put into these videos makes people realise you'd put the same effort into a guided trip. Cheers Perry
G'day Perry, Thanks very much mate for your feedback. A lot of work goes into filming my videos, thats for sure. Yeah mate, Covid lock downs over the past two years has hit me hard with not being able to travel and make new videos. I had to take on a farming job to get through. See what this year brings as we go forward in another uncertain year ahead. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim
Your a true blue Aussie Tim. What crackin' video. I could sit there reading a book while listening to the landscape with those beautiful views. Don't why people want to go overseas when the Australian landscapes are spectacular. Love watching your channel. The big TV networks should pick up your channel up and show your talents off. Look forward to your next adventure.
G'day mate, Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback on this video. It's such a nice spot. You could spend hours and even days looking at that view. Stunning spot. Australia has so much to see, thats for sure. Network opportunity would be great, but they don't come around all that often. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.
theres no better kitchen than a campfire ! no matter what you're cooking its gonna taste amazing. Just cooked a cake last night at camp with a cast iron pot and it worked sensational !! cheers mate
Gday Mitch Absolutely mate. Campfire cooking is the best. Amazing flavours that come from a camp oven, can’t be replicated from the oven at home. Your cake sounds amazing. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
Good stuff mate. Watched this ages ago and am not sure I didn't say anything previously. Not going to go through 346 comments to find out. Plain rice or steamed rice, as some call it. Put about half a cupful of dry rice in the bottom of your empty billy. Tip in some water - just enough to cover the rice by around 1.2 cm (12mm/½"). Chuck the billy over the fire to bring it to the boil - it won't take long and you might have to give the rice a stir half way to boiling. Once it boils, stir it again, replace the lid and put the billy beside the fire just to keep it warm (not hot). Let it rest for 15 - 20 mins and all the water will be absorbed into the rice (taste it to see that the grains are not hard in the middle) and you are good to go with your plain/steamed rice. No draining of excess water (saves water). It's easy to do in a saucepan at home and just as easy to do in a billy on the fire. Ask me how I know. Cheers. 🍷🍺
Gday Bill, Far out mate. I’ve not tried cooking rice with the method you have mentioned. I’ll be sure to give it a go at home first Wicked, thanks mate for your reply Cheers Tim
Fantastic. You've inspired me to get off my arse and RUclips and plan a trip in the next couple of weeks to the very spot. Might try get a look into Guys hut too while I'm there.
Gday mate. That’s a Crackn spot. You can easily check out Guys Hut, it’s only a bit further down the Howitt High Plains Rd from where you turn off into Dimmicks Lookout. You have a great trip mate. Thanks for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
Thanks mate. The high country is a stunning place. Hahah Yeah mate, the ol brickie trowel with the point cut off, works a treat. Lol Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
You sir have completely exploited my envy. Your life is magic and just a few weeks each year following in your footsteps would recharge the old batteries real fine. Central California saying great video Tim. Awesome views and a good time watching. Blessing to you sir.
Gday Lonnie, Thanks very much. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It’s a great spot with amazing views. Thanks for dropping in from California, I really appreciate it. Cheers Tim
A top spot you had there Tim with fantastic views and nice and quiet. Very handy piece of tree trunk right by your fire place made a good servery and seat. Thanks for another entertaining video.
G'day Deane, Yeah, fantastic spot, very quiet and peaceful. That purpose made stump left behind from the last people, came in very handy. Lol Cheers Tim.
G'Day Tim Thanks, Tim love your videos , counting the days till I get home . Looks like going to be a while so I can still see the great videos from the magnificent high country , lived up there and use to go fishing and not see anyone for days ...
G'day Kevin, I hope you can get up in the high country soon. It sure is a stunning place to be out on your own. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
Nice video Tim, well done! Thanks for sharing it mate. I was up that way just a couple of weeks ago on my own, too bad I didn't know about the lookout. Well that's the reason for another trip shortly. You are absolutely right Tim, when in the bush we should cook on the campfire! What's going on with all the superkitchen setups, induction cookers and coffee making machines? I love cooking on the fire no matter how long it takes, after all I go bush to relax. See ya out there somewhere Tim Cheers
G'day Max, Yeah mate, head back up when you can and check out that view, its stunning. Im hearing you mate about cooking on the campfire. Just love it. But, it;s not for everyone i guess. Thanks for your reply mate. Fair chance i"ll see you in the bush some day. Lol Cheers Tim.
Tim this is John. Try this one for breakfast. In the the fry pan cook the bacon, take it out, butter your bread , best of with rye for the flavour & fry your bread, even better if you still have the fat from the night before. Great for the cholesterol. Lol
I see some additional efforts in this video. It did all work out together very well and leveled up. Very enjoying and valuable content. Thanks for making and sharing.
Bloody hell mate I will have to give those avocado chips a go. I never thought of cooking one. Yeah there is no limit to campfire cooking that's all I did every night for year's Opal mining. I think you stopping at that sign bought the Storm on. Beautiful photography. Gees you allways seem to make me hungry with your cooking. Another fantastic video thanks for making them. You know the early Gold and Opal Miners use to dig all day and then use their shovels to cook on at night, they didn't have much gear and were mostly on foot. Cheers Bruce
G'day Bruce, Yeah mate, get on the avo chips they are gold. Lol That storm that rolled through was amazing to watch unfold. Yeah maybe stopping at that sign might have helped to bring that storm on for sure. Lol The ol shovel on the campfire coals would work a treat as a hot plate for cooking up a feast on the camp fire. Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
Love your work batesy! Always checking your channel for new high country goodness... Your content is awesome mate so original and full of useful tips also with... no bull! Just what the people need! keep up the great work batesy! ❤
Gday mate, That’s wicked feedback thanks mate. I’m glad you find my videos helpful. I’ve just got to get over a current leg injury, and then I’ll be back making some new high country goodness videos. Lol. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim
I say it each time but that’s your best video to date you put a lot of effort and passion into your filming which makes us feel as if we are there great time lapse of the storm if you can’t get there go with Batesy on you tube thanks Tim
Sights and sounds are truly epic, we are so bloody lucky to live in Northern Vic. Food was great Tim, never heard of avo fries before mate, heard of halloumi fries but never done either on the camp grill. Like you, I never use gas unless its a complete fire ban. Ill be sure to give this a go. Cheers Moose.
G'day Moose, Yeah mate, it truely was a stunning location to base up for a few days. The sounds that come out of the bush are amazing and so peaceful. The campfire is the best way to make any good meal, but as you say unless its a total fire ban day. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim Why would anyone want to go anywhere else when we have so much to do and see in Victoria, see Victoria then start with the rest of Australia 👍
G'day Bruce, Yeah spot on mate. So much to see here in Victoria. The high country as a heap to check out. Thanks mate, i appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.
Gday Tim, I've probably watch this one 3 or 4 times and I still think it is a rippa. Love the views and your cook ups. Can't say I would like to camp in that storm though. I'm looking forward to some more cooking videos if you get around to it. Thanks. Paul.
G'day Paul, Mate that was a wicked storm that rolled through. The fog ripping through the trees was amazing to see. great spot with stunning views. More bush cooking videos are in the pipeline mate. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers Tim
Another ripper video Batesy.... Mate you're knowledge of the VHC is great mate always a relaxing watch during a work break. Love the tip to ppl about the changes in weather up there. Always had to be prepared when we use to moto ride up there for a few days. Keep up the great work cobba.
G'day mate, Thanks heaps for your feedback. The high country is a stunning place, but things can change very quickly as showed in the video. That storm was amazing. Cheers Tim.
Wow, spectacular. I have been going to the Vic High Country a few times and never been here. On my bucket list now, thanks Tim and would love to here of your top 10 views in the Vic High Country
G'day mate, The High Country is an amazing place. I hope you can get there soon and check out the area. I must get around to making a video on my top ten lookouts. They are stunning view points. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
G'day Richard, Yeah mate. Picture Point is very similar. But it doesnt have the massive drop off like Dimmicks. Both are stunning view points. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
Great vid once again tim. Perhaps you should mentioned to always camp in a clearing and not under those widow maker snow gums. More high country please.
G'day Shane, Thanks mate for your feedback. I will keep that in mind for future videos. You do need to be careful where you set up camp. More high country coming mate., Cheers Tim.
What a place Tim!! The melody of the bush composed by the birds and the art work of Mother Nature is food for our soul. Just to think that people fight for parking spots in Melbourne shops when this is a free offer.! Thanks for sharing and keep your dream alive in 2021. Cheers fron Tassie
G'day Arthur, Yeah mate, it was filmed in a stunning location and as you mentioned. It's all free to camp. Thanks mate for dropping in from Tassie. You have a great Xmas. Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim, nice to see that part of the country. Beautiful area, definitely have to be prepared as mentioned. I'm heading out tomorrow for 4 days myself and plan to do some cooking. Thanks for the motivation you've given me. Cheers
Another great video Tim. I can't get enough of those High Country views especially the storm footage. A video of your favourite scenic look outs would be amazing.
Gday mate, Yeah it’s wicked seeing a good storm roll in. I must get round to filming those lookouts. Would be a good video. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
G'day Roger, Haha Yeah mate, couple of pies in the camp oven, way to go. Lol Love the weather in the high country and how it can change very quickly. Tops spot to camp up. Cheers Tim.
G'day Norm, Yeah it was a stunning spot and the weather blowing through was amazing. Hope you can head out soon. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
G'day Jim., I have been into Pieman Falls. Its would be great to see after some heavy rain. Stunning waterfall to check out across the high plains. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
G'day mate, No worries, i appreciate your feedback. I'll get more shots of my camp set up in future videos. Thanks heaps mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
I stopped at Dimmick's lookout in Jan. 2021. I was assisting Parks Victoria and Bushwalking Victoria with realigning and clearing and tagging the foot track from Guy's hut down to the junction of Dry River and the Wonnangatta River. That is a tough and remote hike!.It was HOT and using a chainsaw all day was taxing.
Cracking spot tim, some great time lapse footage of that storm rolling through. I’ve never camped solo but it’s something I’ve always wanted to try. Keep up the good vids mate, have a merry Christmas. Cheers 🍻
@@grantdoughty9657 Gday mate, Yeah, that storm was unreal to see. It sure turned on a show. It’s a great spot to camp. Thanks mate. You have a great Christmas and happy new year. Cheers Tim.
Gday Herb, Mate it is a really nice spot. The views are amazing. Yeah for sure, have a crack at those Avo chips, they are tops. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
I have been going to the same camping spot for 37 years with the Family, and mates, but after seeing your video, I think I might have to have a look in the High Country, it is tempting I must say. Good stuff well done.
Great video! Loved all the time-lapse footage. I reckon you will be safe from any Vampires that may be lurking in the High Country. Thanks for all your hard work.
Love it…. Went up there last year and was a total whiteout, couldn’t see nothing, then went to the Pinnacle’s lookout and still nothing but cloud and rain, so looking forward to going back in better conditions 🍻🔥🇦🇺🏕
Gday mate, I hope next time when you head back up, that you can get to see the amazing views It will be so worth the trip back up. Thanks a lot for your feedback Cheers Tim
G'day Chris, Yeah mate it is a ripper spot and the view is something else. Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
Ya worked hard on that one Batesy! Have been watching you for many years and this was one of your best! Loving the extra camera angles and the sound is great! Sometimes a bit more gear can make a massive difference. Cheers!
G'day mate, Thats wicked feedback thanks mate. I do try and through in as many different angles as i can to help make the video interesting. It's a lot of work getting all the shots on your own, but i love what i do and bringing those videos to you guys. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.
I like your fire cooking setup Tim. I know someone made them specifically for you but does anyone else actually make them at all? I,d love to get some if possible . They work really well by the look of it. Love your channel Tim 😀😀👍🏾
Wow tim another good watch mate you guy's have such a versatile country that you live in so much places to visit camp in, by the way the big gu is looking 👌
G'day Anton, Thanks mate. Im glad you enjoyed this solo trip. It was in a stunning location. Thanks for your reply and feedback. The mighty GU is going pretty good. Lol Cheers Tim.
Tim, I really like your videos but that one has got to be one of the best. The lookout was fantastic. Best bit ....you where sitting there and not a sound to be heard. Just Ace. (the pies looked good too)
G'day Peter, Thank you mate for your feedback. It sure was such a great trip just enjoying that view and the sounds coming from the area i was in. The bird sounds are amazing, specially waking up in the morning to them. Thanks again mate, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
Brilliant. Changing weather reminds me of the classic line from Man From Snowy River.... "But wait 'till that gets here". How is it you never run into crowds of other campers? Is that just the way it is in VHC?
G'day Greg, Funny you mention Man From Snow River movies, im watching them right now in my shed. Lol I rarely see people with knowing where to go. Thanks mate, it was a great trip. Cheers Tim.
Good job, Tim! We are heading down from Coffs now, couple of days at Gloucester, then Lake Eucumbene, down through Snowy River NP and on to explore the Dargo area for the first time. Can't wait.
Another great feel good video Tim, love the solo camping trips myself !! Never seen those avocado chips before but i have to try them now. Keep the videos coming
Good video Tim. I was hoping to see more about actual camping in a rain storm; how it affects the daily routine, adjustments, pastimes etc. I appreciate your passion and the sharing of your knowledge.
Hey tim. Another cracking video thanks. It must take you ten times longer to travel and walk when you are bringing us along ( moving and setting up the camera's. Thanks again for the effort you go to.
G'day Dave, Yeah mate, a lot of work goes into making when you're a one man band. But, i just love what i do. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
I love being out in the vic high Country too. My last trip up howitt planes was a 83km round trips on a trail bike that i could only get 80km out of the tank of fuel. Lucky we camped at bindaree hut so it was down hill for the last few kays and rolled back into camp. Appreciate your hard work mate.👍👍
Tim mate great dish chicken legs asparagus garlic avocado etc but the white bland rice needed to be spiced up by rolling/mixing it into into all them yummy flavours you created in that cast iron pan by deglazing the pan with a tad water or white wine and rice and you would da had an excellent fried yummy rice 😉
yes it is great would flowing at the moment and conglomerate is beautiful.the gorge is stunning would be a great video for you to do and would get a lot of views for all to see if your keen you can jump the creek at conglomerate and walk down the bottom and see the other falls.if you need just get in touch and ill join you been a few years since I've been there cheers mate
Gday Tim saw you heading out to the hc and few days later you passed me coming back, that was a couple of weeks ago and can’t wait to get back up there with my kids
G'day Mark, Ahh righto mate. Im always heading into the high country. cant get enough of the place. You enjoy your next trip mate with your family. Cheers Tim.
Gday Ron, Those avo chips are really nice. Sliced avo, in egg and flour then cook in the pan. You could add any flavours to the flour you like. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
Great trip mate. I remember it snowing in November up there when we were there with you. That lookout is just amazing & is now firmly on the bucket list. Thanks mate
G'day Tony, Thanks a lot mat for your feedback. I greatly appreciate your reply mate. I have a video about making billy tea on my channel. I talk about why i swing the billy round in that video. It sure works well for making a good brew. Cheers Tim.
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Loved the time lapse of the storm and the views off the cliffs. Cheers Tim
Thanks mate.
Yeah that storm was wicked to see.
Cheers Tim.
I googled "what is Australian ?".... it said "see Tim Bates Solo Camping in Rain Storm".... cheers from soggy Ballina..
G'day Mark,
To kind mate.
But, thanks very much for your feedback and reply.
Yeah, i have seen the weather up in NSW. It's full on.
I hope things begin to dry out soon.
Cheers Tim.
You really put a lot of effort into the filming. The camera angles and POV changes, editing and so on really add to the entertainment value of the content. I'm sure COVID has hammered your business so I hope the effort you put into these videos makes people realise you'd put the same effort into a guided trip. Cheers Perry
G'day Perry,
Thanks very much mate for your feedback. A lot of work goes into filming my videos, thats for sure.
Yeah mate, Covid lock downs over the past two years has hit me hard with not being able to travel and make new videos.
I had to take on a farming job to get through.
See what this year brings as we go forward in another uncertain year ahead.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim
Your a true blue Aussie Tim. What crackin' video. I could sit there reading a book while listening to the landscape with those beautiful views. Don't why people want to go overseas when the Australian landscapes are spectacular. Love watching your channel. The big TV networks should pick up your channel up and show your talents off. Look forward to your next adventure.
G'day mate,
Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback on this video.
It's such a nice spot. You could spend hours and even days looking at that view.
Stunning spot.
Australia has so much to see, thats for sure.
Network opportunity would be great, but they don't come around all that often.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim.
theres no better kitchen than a campfire ! no matter what you're cooking its gonna taste amazing. Just cooked a cake last night at camp with a cast iron pot and it worked sensational !!
cheers mate
Gday Mitch
Absolutely mate. Campfire cooking is the best.
Amazing flavours that come from a camp oven, can’t be replicated from the oven at home.
Your cake sounds amazing.
Thanks for your feedback mate.
Cheers Tim.
What a ripper episode Batesy!
Loved every minute of it champ
True legend.🇦🇺💪🏽
G'day Frank,
Wicked mate.
Im glad that you enjoyed it.
It had it all that trip.
Thanks heaps for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
Good stuff mate. Watched this ages ago and am not sure I didn't say anything previously. Not going to go through 346 comments to find out.
Plain rice or steamed rice, as some call it.
Put about half a cupful of dry rice in the bottom of your empty billy. Tip in some water - just enough to cover the rice by around 1.2 cm (12mm/½"). Chuck the billy over the fire to bring it to the boil - it won't take long and you might have to give the rice a stir half way to boiling. Once it boils, stir it again, replace the lid and put the billy beside the fire just to keep it warm (not hot). Let it rest for 15 - 20 mins and all the water will be absorbed into the rice (taste it to see that the grains are not hard in the middle) and you are good to go with your plain/steamed rice.
No draining of excess water (saves water). It's easy to do in a saucepan at home and just as easy to do in a billy on the fire. Ask me how I know. Cheers. 🍷🍺
Gday Bill,
Far out mate. I’ve not tried cooking rice with the method you have mentioned.
I’ll be sure to give it a go at home first
Wicked, thanks mate for your reply
Cheers Tim
What a magnificent view. Beautiful part of Australia. ❤
Yeah mate, stunning country thats for sure.
Cheers Tim.
Fantastic. You've inspired me to get off my arse and RUclips and plan a trip in the next couple of weeks to the very spot. Might try get a look into Guys hut too while I'm there.
Gday mate.
That’s a Crackn spot.
You can easily check out Guys Hut, it’s only a bit further down the Howitt High Plains Rd from where you turn off into Dimmicks Lookout.
You have a great trip mate.
Thanks for your reply and feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Bryce's Gorge is spectacular.
Thank Buddha for Tim Bates. I can’t go camping at the moment but I watch his videos and I feel like I’m there..
G'day Michael,
I hope you can get out camping again soon mate.
Thanks for your feedback and im glad you enjoy the videos coming through.
Cheers Tim.
Captured High Country camping beautifully.👍
Cracks me up every time you pull that brickies trowel out
Thanks mate.
The high country is a stunning place.
Hahah Yeah mate, the ol brickie trowel with the point cut off, works a treat. Lol
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
You sir have completely exploited my envy. Your life is magic and just a few weeks each year following in your footsteps would recharge the old batteries real fine. Central California saying great video Tim. Awesome views and a good time watching. Blessing to you sir.
Gday Lonnie,
Thanks very much.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
It’s a great spot with amazing views.
Thanks for dropping in from California, I really appreciate it.
Cheers Tim
Love your passion Batesy, second to none. You make everything seem like it’s amazing from the sandwich to the lookouts to the pie 👍
G'day Phil.
Thats wicked feedback mate.
I just love getting out and making these videos.
Thanks mate for that, i greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Batesy.
Awesome video Batesy.......30min goes in a flash.
G'day Robert,
Yeah mate it sure does.
30min video but takes three days to film it. Lol
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Mate . That’s a bloody good experience out there . you’ve thrown some bloody good angles and captured the perfect views. none like a high country 🫰
Thanks mate for your feedback, I really appreciate it.
It’s such a nice spot to camp with amazing views.
Cheers Tim
When someone doing something with a true love,Cheers Tim
Thank you.
I appreciate your reply.
Cheers Tim.
A top spot you had there Tim with fantastic views and nice and quiet. Very handy piece of tree trunk right by your fire place made a good servery and seat. Thanks for another entertaining video.
G'day Deane,
Yeah, fantastic spot, very quiet and peaceful.
That purpose made stump left behind from the last people, came in very handy. Lol
Cheers Tim.
What a cracking spot, loved the new episode
G'day mate,
Yeah its a cracking spot alright.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
G'Day Tim
Thanks, Tim love your videos , counting the days till I get home . Looks like going to be a while so I can still see the great videos from the magnificent high country , lived up there and use to go fishing and not see anyone for days ...
G'day Kevin,
I hope you can get up in the high country soon.
It sure is a stunning place to be out on your own.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Nice video Tim, well done! Thanks for sharing it mate. I was up that way just a couple of weeks ago on my own, too bad I didn't know about the lookout. Well that's the reason for another trip shortly.
You are absolutely right Tim, when in the bush we should cook on the campfire! What's going on with all the superkitchen setups, induction cookers and coffee making machines? I love cooking on the fire no matter how long it takes, after all I go bush to relax.
See ya out there somewhere Tim
Cheers
G'day Max,
Yeah mate, head back up when you can and check out that view, its stunning.
Im hearing you mate about cooking on the campfire. Just love it.
But, it;s not for everyone i guess.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Fair chance i"ll see you in the bush some day. Lol
Cheers Tim.
Tim this is John. Try this one for breakfast. In the the fry pan cook the bacon, take it out, butter your bread , best of with rye for the flavour & fry your bread, even better if you still have the fat from the night before. Great for the cholesterol. Lol
G'day John,
No worries mate.
Sure sounds pretty good for breakfast.
Thanks mate for your feedback
I'll keep that one in mind.
Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim, really enjoyed it. Impressive location with brilliant views. Will have to go and check it out soon. Keep up the great work.
G'day, Steve,
Yeah mate, it's a top location and well worth going up for a look at that stunning view.
Cheers Tim.
Well done with the billy Tim...your boy scouts training was not wasted👍...I look forward to every trip
G'day Stephen,
Yeah mate, Ol habits don't go away.
Scouting days were great times as a young lad.
Cheers Tim.
I see some additional efforts in this video. It did all work out together very well and leveled up.
Very enjoying and valuable content.
Thanks for making and sharing.
Thanks mate.
Im glad you enjoyed the video.
It sure is a great spot.
Cheers Tim.
Bloody hell mate I will have to give those avocado chips a go. I never thought of cooking one. Yeah there is no limit to campfire cooking that's all I did every night for year's Opal mining. I think you stopping at that sign bought the Storm on. Beautiful photography. Gees you allways seem to make me hungry with your cooking. Another fantastic video thanks for making them.
You know the early Gold and Opal Miners use to dig all day and then use their shovels to cook on at night, they didn't have much gear and were mostly on foot.
Cheers Bruce
G'day Bruce,
Yeah mate, get on the avo chips they are gold. Lol
That storm that rolled through was amazing to watch unfold. Yeah maybe stopping at that sign might have helped to bring that storm on for sure. Lol
The ol shovel on the campfire coals would work a treat as a hot plate for cooking up a feast on the camp fire.
Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback, i greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim.
Love your work batesy! Always checking your channel for new high country goodness... Your content is awesome mate so original and full of useful tips also with... no bull! Just what the people need! keep up the great work batesy! ❤
Gday mate,
That’s wicked feedback thanks mate.
I’m glad you find my videos helpful.
I’ve just got to get over a current leg injury, and then I’ll be back making some new high country goodness videos. Lol.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim
I say it each time but that’s your best video to date you put a lot of effort and passion into your filming which makes us feel as if we are there great time lapse of the storm if you can’t get there go with Batesy on you tube thanks Tim
G'day Peter,
Thanks heaps mate. I do try and through in as many different angles as i can.
I greatly appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
The views and the bird songs were amazing
Love your simplicity
Gday Michael,
Thanks mate.
It sure was an amazing place to camp for a few days.
Cheers Tim.
Sights and sounds are truly epic, we are so bloody lucky to live in Northern Vic. Food was great Tim, never heard of avo fries before mate, heard of halloumi fries but never done either on the camp grill. Like you, I never use gas unless its a complete fire ban. Ill be sure to give this a go. Cheers Moose.
G'day Moose,
Yeah mate, it truely was a stunning location to base up for a few days. The sounds that come out of the bush are amazing and so peaceful.
The campfire is the best way to make any good meal, but as you say unless its a total fire ban day.
Thanks mate for your reply and feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Another great video keep them coming
Thanks mate, i appreciate that.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers Tim.
Nice work Cobb. Great vid and a change up. Cheers Ash
Thanks Ash.
Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim
Why would anyone want to go anywhere else when we have so much to do and see
in Victoria, see Victoria then start with the rest of Australia 👍
G'day Bruce,
Yeah spot on mate.
So much to see here in Victoria. The high country as a heap to check out.
Thanks mate, i appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Gday Tim,
I've probably watch this one 3 or 4 times and I still think it is a rippa. Love the views and your cook ups. Can't say I would like to camp in that storm though.
I'm looking forward to some more cooking videos if you get around to it.
Thanks.
Paul.
G'day Paul,
Mate that was a wicked storm that rolled through. The fog ripping through the trees was amazing to see.
great spot with stunning views.
More bush cooking videos are in the pipeline mate.
Thanks a lot for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Another ripper video Batesy.... Mate you're knowledge of the VHC is great mate always a relaxing watch during a work break.
Love the tip to ppl about the changes in weather up there. Always had to be prepared when we use to moto ride up there for a few days.
Keep up the great work cobba.
G'day mate,
Thanks heaps for your feedback.
The high country is a stunning place, but things can change very quickly as showed in the video.
That storm was amazing.
Cheers Tim.
Wow, spectacular. I have been going to the Vic High Country a few times and never been here. On my bucket list now, thanks Tim and would love to here of your top 10 views in the Vic High Country
G'day mate,
The High Country is an amazing place. I hope you can get there soon and check out the area.
I must get around to making a video on my top ten lookouts.
They are stunning view points.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
I love my sleep -ins so haven't caught a sunrise in the VHC as yet but must do it while I can. Love Dimmick's Lookout.
G'day Peter,
Maybe trying jumping out of the swag early one morning.
The morning sunrises are amazing.
Cheers Tim.
Im going to check out Dimmicks lookout next time Im up there Tim 👌👍 reminds me of Picture point on King Billy. Thanks for the video mate.
G'day Richard,
Yeah mate. Picture Point is very similar. But it doesnt have the massive drop off like Dimmicks.
Both are stunning view points.
Thanks mate for your reply and feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Great vid once again tim. Perhaps you should mentioned to always camp in a clearing and not under those widow maker snow gums. More high country please.
G'day Shane,
Thanks mate for your feedback. I will keep that in mind for future videos.
You do need to be careful where you set up camp.
More high country coming mate.,
Cheers Tim.
What a place Tim!! The melody of the bush composed by the birds and the art work of Mother Nature is food for our soul. Just to think that people fight for parking spots in Melbourne shops when this is a free offer.! Thanks for sharing and keep your dream alive in 2021. Cheers fron Tassie
G'day Arthur,
Yeah mate, it was filmed in a stunning location and as you mentioned. It's all free to camp.
Thanks mate for dropping in from Tassie. You have a great Xmas.
Cheers Tim.
Ripper videos mate you always leave me feeling hungry after watching your trip vids awesome job mate
Haha :-)
Can’t beat bush cooking. Lol
Thanks for your reply.
I’m glad you enjoyed it mate.
Cheers Tim
Love these longer camping vids Tim! Very relaxing to watch. Love your endless positivity. Keep em coming
Thanks Thomas.
I greatly appreciate that mate.
I sure have a lot more of these coming.
Cheers Tim.
Great video Tim, nice to see that part of the country. Beautiful area, definitely have to be prepared as mentioned. I'm heading out tomorrow for 4 days myself and plan to do some cooking. Thanks for the motivation you've given me. Cheers
Top stuff mate.
You have a great trip and whip up some good meals on the campfire.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Another great video Tim. I can't get enough of those High Country views especially the storm footage. A video of your favourite scenic look outs would be amazing.
Gday mate,
Yeah it’s wicked seeing a good storm roll in.
I must get round to filming those lookouts.
Would be a good video.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
Love the high country in winter. At its best when it’s cold and raining. Just makes me want to go deer hunting watching this. Great looking bush
G'day mate,
Yeah its great being up top during a good storm.
Hope you can get out soon mate.
Cheers Tim.
Thanks Tim appreciate the effort with the views, stunning.. More of that would great in every video.
Gday John,
Thanks mate.
I have a lot more trip videos to do with views like this.
Stunning spot.
Cheers Tim.
G'day cobba
Nice video mate
Really enjoyed it would be so peaceful up there . True blu Aussie safe travels enjoy mate 👍
G'day Travis,
Thanks mate.
It was a top spot to kick back for a few days.
Thanks heaps for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Keep it up refreshing to watch
Thanks mate, i greatly appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
I just knew you were going to cook up some pies , What a fantastic camping spot , That alpine weather is to die for, Ripper of a vid Tim
G'day Roger,
Haha
Yeah mate, couple of pies in the camp oven, way to go. Lol
Love the weather in the high country and how it can change very quickly. Tops spot to camp up.
Cheers Tim.
Awesome mate. Keep them videos comin.
Thanks mate. Thats a top spot. Amazing views.
Cheers Tim
WOW,absolutely beautiful,your one lucky man,I cant wait to get out in the bush,love it.
G'day Norm,
Yeah it was a stunning spot and the weather blowing through was amazing.
Hope you can head out soon.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
yup dimmick is great you must do a vidio of bryces and the walk to pieman falls and conglomerate falls one of my favorite walks
G'day Jim.,
I have been into Pieman Falls.
Its would be great to see after some heavy rain. Stunning waterfall to check out across the high plains.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Great video mate..should show a bit more of your sleeping quarter's next time 👌 liking the vids so far! Happy travels.
G'day mate,
No worries, i appreciate your feedback. I'll get more shots of my camp set up in future videos.
Thanks heaps mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Awesome as always, I never want solo camping, now always it can be the best time thanks for sharing look forward to the next one mate
G'day Stephen,
Solo camping is an amazing experience, specially in country like this.
Thanks mate, im glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers Tim.
I stopped at Dimmick's lookout in Jan. 2021. I was assisting Parks Victoria and Bushwalking Victoria with realigning and clearing and tagging the foot track from Guy's hut down to the junction of Dry River and the Wonnangatta River. That is a tough and remote hike!.It was HOT and using a chainsaw all day was taxing.
Top stuff mate with the clearing work you were doing.
Amazing country right along the Howitt High Plains.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
Good work mate simple camping love it
G'day Anthony,
Thats it mate. Simple is a good way to go.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
Dimmicks is a truly amazing spot in our high country Tim. Thank you for sharing your time there. 👍
Gday mate,
Yeah it’s a Crackn spot.
Stunning mountain view point.
Cheers Tim.
Love watching your video's timmy! So keen to get up to the high country with my son. Beautiful place 🤜🤛
Thanks very much.
I hope it's not long before you and your son can check out the high country for your self.
Cheers Tim.
Phew, you've run the gauntlet of the weather, the spiders, the scorpions, the snakes, and the drop bears yet again. :)
Hahah
Just lucky i only had to deal with the weather.
Cheers Tim.
Stunning!
G'day David,
Thats sums up that spot really well.
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim.
7:30 Great Aussie tucker right their Tim, Now i am craving a egg and bacon roll.
G'day Adam,
Haha
Thats the thing with an egg n bacon roll, you can have one for any time of day i reckon. Lol
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim.
Cracking spot tim, some great time lapse footage of that storm rolling through. I’ve never camped solo but it’s something I’ve always wanted to try. Keep up the good vids mate, have a merry Christmas. Cheers 🍻
@@grantdoughty9657 Gday mate,
Yeah, that storm was unreal to see. It sure turned on a show.
It’s a great spot to camp.
Thanks mate.
You have a great Christmas and happy new year.
Cheers Tim.
@@grantdoughty9657 Camping solo mate is something you need to do or try. Trust me you would love it.
Another awesome video Batesy
Thanks mate.
Tops spot.
Cheers Batesy.
Mate, what views, magnificent. I'm going to have to try your avocado chips mate they are defiantly different. Cheers for the vid.
Gday Herb,
Mate it is a really nice spot.
The views are amazing.
Yeah for sure, have a crack at those Avo chips, they are tops.
Thanks for your feedback mate.
Cheers Tim.
I have been going to the same camping spot for 37 years with the Family, and mates, but after seeing your video, I think I might have to have a look in the High Country, it is tempting I must say. Good stuff well done.
Gday Harry,
Mate, it’s worth coming down a checking out.
So many great places to go camping.
Where have you been going for the 37 years?
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures A place called Rainbow Vic.
Love your solo trips Batesy, thanks for sharing some of your knowledge. Subbed and belled for the next trip👍
G'day Barry,
Thanks heaps mate for following the channel.
New videos every week.
I greatly appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Great video! Loved all the time-lapse footage. I reckon you will be safe from any Vampires that may be lurking in the High Country.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Gday mate,
It was a ripper storm that came through.
Great to see.
Thanks mate, I appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Stick with the time-lapse , it works well. (oh and l like it )
Bloody awesome!
Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Keeping that spot in mind for when we're down there in January. Cheers Steve
For sure mate.
Wicked spot.
Cheers Tim.
Geez you can eat Batesy 😂. Remind me to invite you to smoko and not dinner 🤣😂. Great trip mate. Really jealous.
G'day Ross,
Hahah
Yeah mate, i can still pack the food away. Love a good campfire meal cooked up. Lol
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Love it…. Went up there last year and was a total whiteout, couldn’t see nothing, then went to the Pinnacle’s lookout and still nothing but cloud and rain, so looking forward to going back in better conditions 🍻🔥🇦🇺🏕
Gday mate,
I hope next time when you head back up, that you can get to see the amazing views
It will be so worth the trip back up.
Thanks a lot for your feedback
Cheers Tim
Cracking spot mate love a great rain storm can't beat it camping in it. Another cracking video keep them coming.
G'day Chris,
Yeah mate it is a ripper spot and the view is something else.
Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback, i greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim.
Love your passion for thie beautiful part of our world. Look forward to running into you one day up there.
Yeah thanks mate.
Can’t get enough of the Australian bush.
So relaxing.
Fair chance I’ll catch you somewhere in the bush some day.
Cheers Tim.
Ya worked hard on that one Batesy! Have been watching you for many years and this was one of your best!
Loving the extra camera angles and the sound is great! Sometimes a bit more gear can make a massive difference. Cheers!
G'day mate,
Thats wicked feedback thanks mate.
I do try and through in as many different angles as i can to help make the video interesting.
It's a lot of work getting all the shots on your own, but i love what i do and bringing those videos to you guys.
Thanks again mate.
Cheers Tim.
mate you really can't beat camp fire cooking!!! great feeds
Yeah, spot about that.
Campfire cooking is the best.
Cheers Tim
Love the High country, with all of its extremes and beauty. Can’t wait to get up there again. Great video Tim.
Gday Mariam ,
Thanks for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Sure is a really nice spot.
Cheers Tim.
Awesome spot Tim. Those bright yellow flowers at 12:53 looked vibrant with the mountains in the background. Really spectacular.
Gday mate,
High elevation flora is stunning.
They are so tough.
Covered in snow 3 months of the year.
Thanks mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim
Nice Camping👍
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim.
Great vid Tim, some truly memorable moments and views mate....
Yeah spot on mate.
It’s just the best.
Cheers Tim.
Great video thanks for that mate.
Thanks mate
Cheers Tim.
I like your fire cooking setup Tim. I know someone made them specifically for you but does anyone else actually make them at all? I,d love to get some if possible . They work really well by the look of it. Love your channel Tim 😀😀👍🏾
G'day Dean,
Yes mate, its hand made.
Thanks mate for your feedback. I greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim
You're living the dream Tim! Love the simple set up...people carry way too much gear these days ...
Gday Glenn,
Thanks mate.
Simple setups work well for me.
Cheers Tim.
Something I recently learnt. You drop the egg into the fry pan and it breaks perfect, then just lift out the shell 👍
Gday Jon,
Ahh righto.
I’ve not seen that way of cooking an egg done mate.
Thanks a lot for your feedback and reply.
Cheers Tim.
Wow tim another good watch mate you guy's have such a versatile country that you live in so much places to visit camp in, by the way the big gu is looking 👌
G'day Anton,
Thanks mate. Im glad you enjoyed this solo trip. It was in a stunning location.
Thanks for your reply and feedback. The mighty GU is going pretty good. Lol
Cheers Tim.
Geez mate, you eat like a bloody champion and better than I do at home!
Hahah :-)
Cant beat a good campfire cook up mate Lol
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Batesy's VHC restaurant alright. Mouth-watering!
Haha 😆
It was pretty good mate. Lol
Cheers Tim.
Tim, I really like your videos but that one has got to be one of the best. The lookout was fantastic. Best bit ....you where sitting there and not a sound to be heard. Just Ace. (the pies looked good too)
G'day Peter,
Thank you mate for your feedback.
It sure was such a great trip just enjoying that view and the sounds coming from the area i was in.
The bird sounds are amazing, specially waking up in the morning to them.
Thanks again mate, i greatly appreciate it.
Cheers Tim.
Brilliant. Changing weather reminds me of the classic line from Man From Snowy River.... "But wait 'till that gets here". How is it you never run into crowds of other campers? Is that just the way it is in VHC?
G'day Greg,
Funny you mention Man From Snow River movies, im watching them right now in my shed. Lol
I rarely see people with knowing where to go.
Thanks mate, it was a great trip.
Cheers Tim.
got the same of conditions as that once and the day so so good exactly the same
G'day Rodger,
Yeah cool mate. It is amazing to see as long as you are setup for it.
Thanks for your feedback mate.
Cheers Tim.
Nice video Tim, love your work. I had ice when I was in the Avon Wilderness a couple of weeks ago so your sign was very apt.
G'day mate,
Yeah you just never know what weather conditions could come through.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Good job, Tim!
We are heading down from Coffs now, couple of days at Gloucester, then Lake Eucumbene, down through Snowy River NP and on to explore the Dargo area for the first time. Can't wait.
G'day Garry,
Thats a great trip you have planned mate.
You will see some stunning country, thats for sure.
You have a top trip.
Cheers Tim.
Another great feel good video Tim, love the solo camping trips myself !! Never seen those avocado chips before but i have to try them now. Keep the videos coming
Gday Paul,
Thanks mate. I’m glad you enjoyed this video.
Stunning spot.
For sure mate, try those avo chips.
They are great.
Cheers Tim.
Awesome mate
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim
Good video Tim. I was hoping to see more about actual camping in a rain storm; how it affects the daily routine, adjustments, pastimes etc. I appreciate your passion and the sharing of your knowledge.
another good video from ya mate!! and a beautiful camp out.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed this video in such a stunning location.
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Hey tim. Another cracking video thanks. It must take you ten times longer to travel and walk when you are bringing us along ( moving and setting up the camera's. Thanks again for the effort you go to.
G'day Dave,
Yeah mate, a lot of work goes into making when you're a one man band.
But, i just love what i do.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
I love being out in the vic high Country too. My last trip up howitt planes was a 83km round trips on a trail bike that i could only get 80km out of the tank of fuel. Lucky we camped at bindaree hut so it was down hill for the last few kays and rolled back into camp. Appreciate your hard work mate.👍👍
@@davebrightwell5765 yeah same here mate.
Just can’t get enough of the high country.
Thanks mate.
Cheers Tim.
Tim mate great dish chicken legs asparagus garlic avocado etc but the white bland rice needed to be spiced up by rolling/mixing it into into all them yummy flavours you created in that cast iron pan by deglazing the pan with a tad water or white wine and rice and you would da had an excellent fried yummy rice 😉
That’s a great idea for next time.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim
yes it is great would flowing at the moment and conglomerate is beautiful.the gorge is stunning would be a great video for you to do and would get a lot of views for all to see if your keen you can jump the creek at conglomerate and walk down the bottom and see the other falls.if you need just get in touch and ill join you been a few years since I've been there cheers mate
That’s wicked mate.
I’ll see how things pan out for early in the new year.
Thanks heaps mate.
wow absolutely amazing spot mate
Yeah spot on mate.
It’s unreal.
Well worth having a look.
Cheers Tim.
Gday Tim saw you heading out to the hc and few days later you passed me coming back, that was a couple of weeks ago and can’t wait to get back up there with my kids
G'day Mark,
Ahh righto mate. Im always heading into the high country. cant get enough of the place.
You enjoy your next trip mate with your family.
Cheers Tim.
Absolutely magnificent. Whats that avocado chip recipe champ?
Gday Ron,
Those avo chips are really nice.
Sliced avo, in egg and flour then cook in the pan.
You could add any flavours to the flour you like.
Thanks mate for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Great trip mate. I remember it snowing in November up there when we were there with you. That lookout is just amazing & is now firmly on the bucket list. Thanks mate
Gday Steve,
Yeah mate , it’s a really nice spot.
Very relaxing and worth coming to see.
Cheers Tim.
You're definitely mountain man Tim, great video. Maybe an explanation as to the Aussie tradition of 'Swingin' the Billy' for the young campers. Cheers
G'day Tony,
Thanks a lot mat for your feedback. I greatly appreciate your reply mate.
I have a video about making billy tea on my channel. I talk about why i swing the billy round in that video.
It sure works well for making a good brew.
Cheers Tim.