Rediscovering the Lost Hellyer Diggings After 150 Years

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @Rob.Parsons
    @Rob.Parsons  Месяц назад +146

    Thanks so much to each and every one of you for tuning in throughout this year and sharing my best year yet on RUclips! Looking forward to sharing heaps more adventures in the future. Happy holidays and see you all soon. Rob ❤

    • @tassie2348
      @tassie2348 Месяц назад +2

      Thank you for putting out such incredible videos Rob. Much love to you, Erin, Scout and baby Parsons to be. From the Huon Valley x ❤ Best wishes

    • @ray.shoesmith
      @ray.shoesmith Месяц назад +2

      Rob, I love the music you use in your vids. Is it proprietary?

    • @timemslie
      @timemslie Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your adventures mate. Always has me longing to head back to Tassie!!

    • @jessiebrown5805
      @jessiebrown5805 Месяц назад +2

      Rob I love your videos bud. I live in the state of Alabama here in the US and I watch every video you and Levi post . I grew up on the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. I was always playing and exploring in the woods. I'm getting older in my days now and I have 2 kids. I try to get out with them as much as I can. I have a honda xr600r and the have a 4wheeler. We also go walk and explore alot. My property borders the talladega national forest. Everyone of yalls videos gives me the want to keep going. I pray your trips are always good and you are always home safe afterwards. But keep on keeping on bro. Good luck

    • @Retired-e8b
      @Retired-e8b Месяц назад +2

      @@Rob.Parsons
      Marry christmass.
      🌲🎁🎁🇳🇴😊

  • @JosesGaraje
    @JosesGaraje Месяц назад +14

    You're becoming a VIP Tasmanian Historian and I seriously hope the Tasmanian Agencies that gave you grief take notice of your endeavors and following. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to ya'all.

  • @Mark-ew5jm
    @Mark-ew5jm Месяц назад +37

    What a magnificent video Rob. Brilliantly researched and comprehensively presented in an excellent production. Your preparedness to share the history of your “backyard” is welcomed and appreciated by many. I wish you and your family a wonderfully joyous first Christmas at Robinsbrook Homestead and look forward to being invited along on your adventures next year.

  • @markbroomhall2706
    @markbroomhall2706 Месяц назад +16

    Curiosity is often defined as the desire to seek out and remain open to new experiences, and it is closely linked to the innate desire to acquire knowledge. Thank you, Rob Parsons, for another wonderful adventure, exploration, expedition, and escapade as we walk in the footsteps of the past. Bravo!

  • @shallnotbeinfringedupon202
    @shallnotbeinfringedupon202 Месяц назад +8

    Im so impressed with your ability to find, read, decipher, and put it on a map for today. Thank you for keeping history alive!

  • @dcsc1
    @dcsc1 18 дней назад +1

    I can't help but keep thinking how wonderful it's going to be when Scout is old enough to come out on these exploration adventures with you! 😃
    What a great vid, the effort taken in gathering the history and then getting out and retracing the original steps of the pioneers, at the same time handling all the camera work and drone shots by yourself is nothing short of amazing. I love these exploration videos so much, thank you for bringing us along on another wonderful and beautiful history lesson. The music in this was great too.

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 Месяц назад +6

    Quite a history lesson. Thanks for editing so we could share your adventure, Rob.

  • @jeromeshaw2248
    @jeromeshaw2248 Месяц назад +22

    Thank you for all your amazing stories about Tasmania.
    You teach people more about our history than most schools

  • @natha_ow
    @natha_ow 24 дня назад +5

    Oh wow, what a wonderful video! 😍 Happy that RUclips recommended me your channel. Super fascinating! Thanks for sharing your adventure and the history. Much love from Germany, and a Happy New Year! ❤

  • @davebartram1732
    @davebartram1732 29 дней назад +10

    I was enjoying this, wish it was couple of hours long, keep them up Rob I love them all the way from 🇬🇧 👍

  • @TheBeardedBushranger
    @TheBeardedBushranger Месяц назад +5

    Absolutly love these historical adventures Rob. I reckon the amount of exploring you have done to search up the history of the area is almost as hard work as getting out there in the wild!

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Месяц назад +2

      Its true, way more effort goes into planning than the execution. Drives Erin mad sometimes, but thats what makes a great adventure in my opinion.

  • @pasveritas1872
    @pasveritas1872 Месяц назад +9

    Epic Professor absolutely epic. A superior standard authentic realistic presentation chock full of Australian history is fitting for any PhD. and should be included in all classrooms & curricula.
    Beautiful work Rob Parsons
    Thankyou ❤

    • @gregnz1
      @gregnz1 Месяц назад

      its a hobby,

  • @islandfreshman
    @islandfreshman Месяц назад +15

    This is your best video so far, so professionally edited, brilliant work, well done, young fella.

  • @zbowen8489
    @zbowen8489 Месяц назад +10

    I think your exploration videos are some of the best documentaries I have ever watched. Keep up the excellent work, and thanks for taking us along.

  • @waynehenderson7681
    @waynehenderson7681 Месяц назад +9

    Thanks for the great content, worth all the km s,you have covered. Cheers mate. ❤

  • @sirburge7813
    @sirburge7813 Месяц назад +7

    Another excellent film, Rob, and a credit to your devotion and perseverance that helps to unlock these hidden Tasmanian gems. It was a pleasure watching your film, and thank you again for taking us with you.
    All the best to you and your family for the Christmas season.

  • @DanMcGuffie
    @DanMcGuffie Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for keeping me entertained this year young fulla, I miss Tasmania but thanks to you and your family I have a way to escape back to, all the best you mob, look forward to seeing more in the future

  • @cptlooney
    @cptlooney Месяц назад +4

    that bike is Investment of the year, Thanks for another awesome video and history lesson Rob.

  • @pattywickson9046
    @pattywickson9046 Месяц назад +7

    Gotta say, respect to ya Rob, doing a lot of ya missions on your own is another level. Keep up ya enthusiasm, the old timers be proud of ya young fella. From that big ass island above ya .

  • @alanpender9026
    @alanpender9026 Месяц назад +7

    Thanks Rob for another great episode been watching your videos for a couple of months now love your enthusiasm in showing me so much of Tasmania history

  • @tazyt3388
    @tazyt3388 Месяц назад +8

    One of the best films you’ve created bro we’ve spent a lot of time over the years exploring that area and there’s always more to discover thanks for putting in the effort to tell this tale mate cheers

  • @sandrahealey6385
    @sandrahealey6385 Месяц назад +5

    Fantastic adventure, I used to be up for this.
    Even now, I take the dog up small mountains in the winter! Just to see, and find old things.
    I love it, but stick to beaches now (fear of snakes) for the dog 💙 thanks for taking us along. 👍🎄

  • @MickyHands
    @MickyHands Месяц назад +3

    Geez these history explored videos are really getting good Rob. Fantastic research, the combination of your field commentary and studio narration keeps the story moving, and well written too. Plus the aspect of using evidence to explore, and your deductions provide a real mystery element. Very entertaining!

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Месяц назад

      Thanks mate! I really enjoy making these, glad you do too.

  • @swanniees2011
    @swanniees2011 Месяц назад +8

    Unreal effort goes into the these videos - and we appreciate it a lot. Thank you for sharing Tassie's history with us, Rob

  • @yvonnegrant7254
    @yvonnegrant7254 Месяц назад +9

    Another brilliant video. I love how you incorporate the history and the huge effort you go to. A blessed Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

  • @Jayonekonobi
    @Jayonekonobi Месяц назад +9

    Great video!! Keep ‘‘em coming!

  • @nmg00dwin
    @nmg00dwin Месяц назад +4

    Rob - another awesome and meticulously researched and executed expedition. Really great video - worthy of any TV channel not just RUclips. Please keep them coming.

  • @keithdrower9120
    @keithdrower9120 Месяц назад +4

    Merry Christmas Rob. I love watching all of your videos. This one is epic. Thank you. Cheers.

  • @BarbaraScarpellino
    @BarbaraScarpellino Месяц назад +5

    I love joining you on your adventures Rob. The choice of music is perfect!

  • @RSEB123
    @RSEB123 26 дней назад +3

    10 out of 10 for your filming and story telling Rob.

  • @walkerstrailis
    @walkerstrailis 16 дней назад

    This kind of stuff deserves much more credit and views.
    The are so many people doing videos and all they do is walk to a clearing and camp, that's it and they get 10's of thousands more views it's ridiculous. Some do this and only get 100's of views.
    This type of thing is what this medium is about, thanks Rob.

  • @Sheddtycoon
    @Sheddtycoon Час назад

    Thank you so much Rob . I can't get enough of your exploring these old Gold sites.. I grew up in the California gold fields in the 1940;s so I really have an interest in what you are doing. Thanks again. Bill

  • @okaadventures3446
    @okaadventures3446 Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for find our history & allowing us all to experience it via your hard efforts.

  • @William_Borgeson
    @William_Borgeson Месяц назад +3

    These video's are my favorite, uncovered history! Thanks Rob.

  • @karanrichardson8386
    @karanrichardson8386 27 дней назад +2

    My dad would take me to the old mine sites . This one about 45+ years ago ⚒️

  • @chillidonela
    @chillidonela Месяц назад +5

    Awesome video, Rob!! Hope this goes viral 💪

  • @jamestjomsland948
    @jamestjomsland948 Месяц назад +2

    Yo Rob. To remember History is to educate Ourselves and Those who We reach. Thank You for sharing. Merry Holidays!! jimmy

  • @mikeelangelo3699
    @mikeelangelo3699 Месяц назад +5

    Exiting expedition, looking forward to finish watching the end, wish you a merry Christmas, rgs Kim (watching from Copenhagen)

  • @Frankprospectingfan
    @Frankprospectingfan Месяц назад +3

    Great video again. Keep them coming. Greetings from Saxony

  • @ethantodd4400
    @ethantodd4400 Месяц назад +3

    What an amazing history walk/adventure, beats a day out at the shopping mall... Thanks for taking us along brother 👊🏽❤️

  • @QuiltyNana
    @QuiltyNana Месяц назад +3

    What beautiful and amazing history. Thank you for sharing the journey with us all.

  • @davehortin6579
    @davehortin6579 22 дня назад +1

    You and your mate Levi Triffit are the best Tasmanian golf prospectors.
    Many thanks!

  • @paulheywood2116
    @paulheywood2116 Месяц назад +1

    Ripper series rob much appreciated for your work in bringing us these great videos

  • @AussieVikings
    @AussieVikings Месяц назад +2

    It's easy to fall in love with Tasmania through your eyes Rob. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and I look forward to your adventures next year, all the best
    Jo

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Месяц назад

      Merry Christmas Jo! Looking forward to getting back out in the new year.

  • @tassiespinners1171
    @tassiespinners1171 8 дней назад

    Lived on the NW coast all my youth , spent endless hours fishing hiking and exploring from the dial ranges all the way to savage and beyond, love hearing the history puts a whole new spin on some of my memories , thank you for all your content and time love love love it 😊

  • @shanethesharkcaver
    @shanethesharkcaver Месяц назад +3

    And respect for those putting boots on the ground and sticks in their eyes keeping the history alive for us to view. You are a treasure, worthy of respect. You have inspired me to fat Ebike some historical rail trails over the festive period and pondering if I record the adventure on film?? A merry west aussie xmas to ya brother, I look forward to what you bring for our education and entertainment next year.

  • @BillboBaggins
    @BillboBaggins Месяц назад +3

    Another epic Tassi adventure. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all in the Parsons tribe.

  • @terry8728
    @terry8728 13 дней назад

    That was a lot of fun, thanks for taking us along on the adventure Rob! 👍🙂

  • @julesmarwell8023
    @julesmarwell8023 29 дней назад +1

    Rob and family, may you have a joyful and safe Christmas. Thank you Rob for all your hard work over the last 12 months Keeping us mesmerized with Tassy.

  • @Psychedelicide
    @Psychedelicide Месяц назад +2

    Amazing work.
    Well done, Champ!!🙌👏👏🙌

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 Месяц назад +3

    That was a great look at the early prospectors and explorers and the hardship they would have gone through just to get to these places .I've been to a few of the places not far from my home in the Yarra Valley to follow the trails of the old prospectors trying to get to Woods Point and some of the other gold fields in the mountains up that way it must been hard with Summer temps in the 30s and in the Winter it snows .

  • @greeneyedpixie2
    @greeneyedpixie2 Месяц назад +1

    12:58 Tree appreciation ♥ Thank you for another interesting video Rob. Happy Christmas to your family. X

  • @adammartindill9924
    @adammartindill9924 Месяц назад +1

    Before even viewing, I thank you Rob You always bring me homesickness, joy and a sense of home

  • @sundanceks5074
    @sundanceks5074 24 дня назад

    I discovered your videos and have watched them every day for over a week now. I love the music and beautiful scenery. I hope to keep on and that you are able to continue as long as you are able.

  • @davidbulbert7765
    @davidbulbert7765 24 дня назад +1

    So good mate, your research is commendable, thankyou for the time you spend putting this together

  • @Cee-FJedi
    @Cee-FJedi Месяц назад +4

    Thank you so much for the epic Adventure videos. 🙏💪💪🙏

  • @bobwardimages
    @bobwardimages 26 дней назад +1

    Awesome adventure, Rob! Your efforts are admired 😎👍

  • @patriciamuskevitsch8359
    @patriciamuskevitsch8359 26 дней назад +1

    Awsome adventure, thanks for taking us along.

  • @dianalyons6217
    @dianalyons6217 23 дня назад +1

    Awesome research and a magnificent adventure, thanks Rob

  • @bazzmond
    @bazzmond Месяц назад +1

    What an amazing adventure. Thanks for posting.

  • @CEL_Neon
    @CEL_Neon 21 день назад +1

    If you could I would love to see a video where you uncover all of the history from highfeild house or go and explore through cradle mountain in remote areas.
    Or just some more cool history rich remote areas of Tasmania. I’m from Tassie and I still love seeing the history behind all of it. ❤

  • @loisevans1970
    @loisevans1970 29 дней назад +1

    Thank you very much for another wonderful history lesson. Bring to life the story behind the names of those who played such an important part in our early history.
    I enjoy your approach to adventure.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @stevechallis5593
    @stevechallis5593 Месяц назад +1

    Rob Parsons thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @TheMusicLabComposer
    @TheMusicLabComposer Месяц назад +4

    Great video. Epic.

  • @Jeff-kq1dt
    @Jeff-kq1dt Месяц назад +5

    Awesome stuff

  • @shanechaffey9050
    @shanechaffey9050 28 дней назад +1

    Keep forgetting about you till you pop up in my feed . Great video about a great place

  • @shayne4288
    @shayne4288 Месяц назад +4

    Awesome work once again, Rob. So much history. There are still plenty of "Kay's" in the Circular Head area.

  • @gold-diggersanonymous1085
    @gold-diggersanonymous1085 Месяц назад +2

    awesome documentary on the golden history of Tassie!!

  • @FAYEWALKER-s4h
    @FAYEWALKER-s4h Месяц назад +3

    HIGH YA ROB GREAT TO SEE YA....ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO,,,,HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAM HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS..WATCHING THIS SUNDAY 12:32 AM ...USA,,STAY SAFE

  • @jonathanhodgkin6546
    @jonathanhodgkin6546 Месяц назад +1

    Well young Rob we thankyou for another adventure into the history and amazing country side of this place we call home,loved every minute of it,so merry Christmas to you and yours, best wishes for the new year and new adventures🎉❤cheers the old lenahvalley boys ✌️

  • @DavidBerry-q3f
    @DavidBerry-q3f 20 дней назад +1

    Love your video, if only !!! Be safe and keep up the good work ,!!

  • @davidwilson9988
    @davidwilson9988 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant video story Rob, thanks so much, really appreciate what you do 👏👏

  • @williamreinhold8878
    @williamreinhold8878 Месяц назад +1

    Wow, fantastic video. Very professional and enjoyable.

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 Месяц назад +1

    Surreal historical exploration !!!

  • @shanemiller667
    @shanemiller667 Месяц назад +1

    Love the history-keep them coming pls- i love the research and the stories-thankyou.

  • @westleyshirlaw8437
    @westleyshirlaw8437 12 дней назад

    Agreed with the other viewers what you are doing is amazing to show interest in this history and show us is just outstanding, great work Rob

  • @5161estel
    @5161estel 26 дней назад +1

    Thanks again Rob.

  • @johncrist-v5r
    @johncrist-v5r Месяц назад +1

    As per usual good quality show thanks Rob and merry Christmas

  • @sebbster8703
    @sebbster8703 Месяц назад +2

    Simply brilliant😊

  • @deanjones3168
    @deanjones3168 Месяц назад +3

    Awsome year rob,merry xmas to you&your family mate👌👍🎄🎄🎄

  • @shineyrocks390
    @shineyrocks390 Месяц назад +1

    On point and the goldfields channel just recently did a documentary on this very same subject in history and this just added even more beauty to our long and forgotten past

  • @donmeredith9762
    @donmeredith9762 Месяц назад +1

    Merry Christmas Rob. Enjoy your videos ! Wish you ounces of gold for the new year!

  • @nickfranklin1867
    @nickfranklin1867 29 дней назад +1

    Great video Rob, love the drone footage!

  • @Scottish_Sandie
    @Scottish_Sandie 29 дней назад

    My parents were supposed to migrate to Tazmania before I was born. My mother changed her mind at the last minute. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel a longing for home, like I belong there 😢😢

  • @markb9347
    @markb9347 Месяц назад +1

    Top vid Rob! I really enjoyed this one!

  • @arthurvandivier4617
    @arthurvandivier4617 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for taking me to a Country I will never visit to a time I can never know!

  • @rodneyolsen1888
    @rodneyolsen1888 26 дней назад +1

    Wonderful, such beauty.

  • @RiverDanube
    @RiverDanube Месяц назад +1

    You bring to life what looks like wilderness and the life of men from many moons ago.

  • @shaneowen8946
    @shaneowen8946 Месяц назад +1

    Enjoy watching your videos and your research

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Месяц назад

      Cheers, appreciate the support!

  • @SuperKabookie
    @SuperKabookie Месяц назад +1

    You are a awesome film maker!❤❤❤

  • @davidgillard4995
    @davidgillard4995 Месяц назад +1

    Have a great Christmas Rob and I will look forward to seeing you next year.

  • @peterw2845
    @peterw2845 Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic!! Love the adventures , merry Christmas rob&fam

  • @melnickharris1177
    @melnickharris1177 Месяц назад +1

    Great vid 👌 buddy and merry Christmas 🎅 to you and your family

  • @Ian-je9cf
    @Ian-je9cf Месяц назад

    im kind of glad when you dont find much it shows the beautiful natural landscape

  • @JanisTilyard
    @JanisTilyard Месяц назад +1

    So interesting Rob. Thank you.

  • @michaelhatherly6508
    @michaelhatherly6508 28 дней назад +1

    Great Video - Shared/Scheduled

  • @gabivalla6279
    @gabivalla6279 Месяц назад

    A beautiful exploration and showing the items from the archives ties together an excellent series of stories, Rob, that seem they'd have been largely lost to the knowledge of but a very few number of people, except for your exceptional storytelling adventures. It's amazing to think and even more amazing to see by your showing us the big, rounded boulders and stones so high up the mountain, and the point where the gulch digging occurred must have been a catch point or natural sluice where a lot of gold could be accessed by their clever working methods.
    Wishing you and the family a cool Yule and best wishes for 2025, and enormous thanks for your talented efforts in bringing your joy and sharing the enthusiasm for the history, environments, people and the gold itself, for us to learn from and revel in the fossicking and prospecting. Huzzah!

  • @alans585
    @alans585 Месяц назад +1

    A feature length video!? Woo!

  • @stephenshort839
    @stephenshort839 Месяц назад +1

    You are a very good story teller.

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Месяц назад

      Thank you! I'm always trying to better my filmmaking.

  • @hamo4558
    @hamo4558 Месяц назад +1

    Another great vid mate. !