Tullamarine Freeway & CityLink, Melbourne, Australia

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • This video follows the southbound ride along the Tullamarine Freeway & CityLink. all the way to the West Gate Freeway and the Melbourne Central Business District!

Комментарии • 74

  • @InterstateJD
    @InterstateJD 8 лет назад +11

    Melbourne's freeways look so futuristic! I love the colorful decorations found along the way.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад +1

      Indeed! It's definitely a nod to Melbourne's international reputation for its arts scene. There's also some neat futuristic architecture along the Western Ring Road (which I'll feature in a later video) and the new EastLink toll freeway.

    • @MrJoseph3108
      @MrJoseph3108 8 лет назад

      Is it really futuristic? I leave here in Melbourne and find every other freeway outside Melbourne looks way better!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад +1

      I think he was implying that by Melbourne, he's referring to the entire region, and not just within the city. Compared to US freeways, there is definitely *a lot* of nice artistic features to Melbourne's freeway network. It's awesome stuff!

    • @MrJoseph3108
      @MrJoseph3108 8 лет назад

      +FreewayBrent oh ok. Hey Brent have you done a hook turn yet? What'd you think of it??

    • @philliphutt9190
      @philliphutt9190 7 лет назад

      Interstate

  • @reoswedewagon1651
    @reoswedewagon1651 8 лет назад +1

    This channel has become my go-to source when I'm tired of the music I already have.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Hey there Johan. Saw your comment a few days ago; have worked three consecutive 15 hour days, due to unusual circumstances within my company (all good, just things I had to help fix), but now that I finally have down time, wanted to respond and say thank you very much! I'm hoping to have another video out in the next 10 days, before I fly out to Australia for more freeway filming! Next video will feature a melodic, pop song.

    • @reoswedewagon1651
      @reoswedewagon1651 8 лет назад

      FreewayBrent Sounds great! I have to ask though, how do you find the time to make these videos, where you just apparently travel the world and film the roads you do so on? Or how do you afford it? What is your secret? I must know!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      lol. You're not the first to ask. Without elaborating too much...
      1.) I have an employer that truly respects and accommodates my desire to travel on a fairly regular basis. I work my butt off as a project manager, and in return for remaining 100% on-call while I'm away (via both phone and E-Mail), my employer lets me take a yearly 2-3 week vacation, and a couple of 1+ week vacations per year, plus some Friday's/Monday's off when desired. In other words, even when I'm on vacation, I usually still work anywhere from 30 minutes-6 hours a day (but generally just 30 mins to 3 hours a day) to keep projects moving.
      2.) Because of my job requirements and my personal life results in me being so mobile, I now rent a furnished commuter room in a house with someone I really trust, on a reasonable day-to-day rate (about 15-20 days per month on average). This saves me *a lot* of money. I analyzed my financial situation and the amount of days I wasn't home, and decided renting an apartment or even a room full-time was a complete waste of money. I don't have kids...just a g/f who lives in Sydney and I get to see once every 2-3 months. Also, when I'm on vacation, I don't spend *any* money on rent, and in return, get to spend it on lodging...or, if my travels take me to places where I have friends in the immediate area, I'll stay with them to save on lodging.
      3.) I don't live lavishly (meaning I don't spend lots of money on material items)...most of what I spend my money on is related to good coffee, food, travel and treating out my friends/family on occasion. I do have a 2015 Kia that I'm making payments on, but it's not a higher-end model...it's reliable and gets me around.

    • @reoswedewagon1651
      @reoswedewagon1651 8 лет назад

      Sounds like a complicated deal. I'm currently in the final year of school, and about to turn 18 which means I'll be able to get my driver's license. Once I turn 21 I'll be able to get a license for trucks and get a job driving trucks and trailers, and then who knows? I might start making videos such as yours, Haljackey's, Freewayjim's and all the others myself!
      Keep on being an inspiration! :D

  • @Freewayjim
    @Freewayjim 8 лет назад +5

    Excellent as usual!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you! Be safe on the rest of your trip around the Pacific Northwest and the ride back out east.

  • @TheNatasha66
    @TheNatasha66 8 лет назад

    'Sit back and enjoy the ride' - that's exactly what happened! Thanx for the upload!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed! Just finished uploading my Monash Freeway video from Melbourne, in case you want to take a look. Happy Sunday!

  • @miauwgabriel3547
    @miauwgabriel3547 2 года назад

    Amazing! I am a Aussie too! I always work via this highway and I subscribed to you too!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  2 года назад

      Niiiiiiice. I'm actually based out of Los Angeles. I have my West Gate Bridge video up as well if you want to check that out too, as well as some videos from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. Cheers mate!

  • @jameswormsley460
    @jameswormsley460 8 лет назад +1

    fantastic ride there,well done!!!

  • @mohdiqbal5385
    @mohdiqbal5385 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful construction elegant style

  • @eluko79
    @eluko79 8 лет назад

    Nice! Thanks for the tour.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Thanks! I really enjoyed driving all over Melbourne...still have 3 more videos from the city to release in the coming months ahead.

  • @Ronson2k9
    @Ronson2k9 8 лет назад +1

    Pretty awesome stuff right there. Totally loved it. For those that may be curious he passes over 'Bolte Bridge'.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolte_Bridge

  • @JC-pg3cy
    @JC-pg3cy 8 лет назад +1

    Gum trees along a major freeway, how very Australian!

  • @watchulla
    @watchulla 8 лет назад +2

    OMG!! I felt one with vehicle.
    Fucking cool dude!!.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      That's the whole idea...glad I succeeded, for your own viewing pleasure!

  • @TransCanadaPhil
    @TransCanadaPhil 8 лет назад

    If I was in Australia I'd be at the MCG every week watching the AFL action. Nice video Brent!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      lol, me too. My girlfriend and I actually had an opportunity to watch the Australian Open, but we ultimately chose to explore as much of the city as we could. Did not get a chance to see the stadium, though.

    • @TransCanadaPhil
      @TransCanadaPhil 8 лет назад

      +FreewayBrent I'm actually a pretty big fan of Aussie Rules Football (I know, weird for a Canadian), I like watching the Essendon and Richmond games on TV.

    • @dehechenka
      @dehechenka 6 лет назад

      Trans Canada Phil afl is a dead game
      Only bogans watch it

    • @jeremyc6471
      @jeremyc6471 6 лет назад

      AFL is sure as hell not a dead game. It has been part of our culture for 100 plus years and it is one of the only places that I can see the majority of my family in the one spot. It is one of the most important things in my life and provides me with something to do.

  • @shootthetiki6
    @shootthetiki6 8 лет назад

    Absolutely loved the ride to Melbourne, and such a great tune along with it.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Thanks! That's the 2nd time I've used a song from this band...first time was during my US 54/US 400 video in Wichita. They have some really catchy music, if you want to check out the rest of their big breakout album.

    • @shootthetiki6
      @shootthetiki6 8 лет назад

      Have you listened to "Calling Out"? It's also another great song I think will go well with one of your videos.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Ooooh, I like it. Listening to it now. Not sure I can get this song to work in a video though...I guess it's a feel I have for what will and won't work. But, I'm definitely downloading the soundtrack!

  • @TheSolarcatcher
    @TheSolarcatcher 8 лет назад

    Great work and nice ride Brent!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Thanks! Definitely a nice ride...going to be even nicer, as the current widening project will make this as wide as 13 lanes.

  • @SamsterClone
    @SamsterClone 8 лет назад

    Amazing work! :D

  • @aflutes1706
    @aflutes1706 8 лет назад

    Great video, Brent!!!

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Thank you! Just finished uploading my newest Aussie video, showcasing the hectic Monash Freeway in Melbourne.

  • @roogenial1
    @roogenial1 8 лет назад

    Awesome mate!

  • @FreewayFranks
    @FreewayFranks 8 лет назад

    Cool ride mate !

  • @Andy-uz7ct
    @Andy-uz7ct 5 лет назад

    Great Tour

  • @GoJoGeoff
    @GoJoGeoff 8 лет назад

    Great vid Brent :)

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Means a lot, coming from a RUclips legend and Melbournian like yourself!

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 8 лет назад

    Very cool!

  • @andreawilson3639
    @andreawilson3639 Год назад

    Toronto night drive - Gardiner Expressway - April 2017

  • @leroyybrown
    @leroyybrown 8 лет назад +1

    Are you driving into Chicago? The freeway twists a bit but as you catch glimpses of downtown it looks like Chicago. Melbourne should be sister city.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      Yeah...I see where you thought to compare the two. Good comparison!

  • @MultiBlueblanket
    @MultiBlueblanket 8 лет назад

    Just questioning, how much did CityLink cost? I was comparing it to a couple other tollways (Highway 407 in Toronto, PA Turnpike, NY Thruway) and seeing which one was better feasible for through traffic and intercity traffic, while not having to pay an arm and a leg.

    • @stegglesmcnuggets9295
      @stegglesmcnuggets9295 7 лет назад

      Carlos Vera return trip via all of citylink is about $14.00. it sucks. I avoid traveling on half of it.

  • @BrandonGabriel132792
    @BrandonGabriel132792 8 лет назад

    Just a curious question
    How are you all the way in Australia and most of your videos are from North America?

    • @khunopie9159
      @khunopie9159 8 лет назад +2

      Either airplane or boat. Take your pick

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад +1

      Hey there. I live near San Francisco, but I'm actually in a long-distance relationship, with my girlfriend living in Sydney. Started dating back in August, when she came to visit San Francisco a year ago. I finally went to visit for 3 weeks in January, so I ended up grabbing a bunch of footage from Sydney, Melbourne and vicinity. We plan on driving up to Brisbane next January, so I'll be grabbing more footage around there and the Gold Coast area, and finally Perth, later in 2017.

    • @BrandonGabriel132792
      @BrandonGabriel132792 8 лет назад +1

      Oh damn that explains why you posted just now.

    • @FreewayBrent
      @FreewayBrent  8 лет назад

      It's actually my 4th Australia video now! 1 from Sydney and 2 from Melbourne, with a 4th video showcasing the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway. I'll link you to my other Melbourne video, in case you want to watch. ruclips.net/video/1N06_VPb19g/видео.html

  • @mrenergy5364
    @mrenergy5364 4 года назад

    When was this video filmed?

  • @alexkrcevinac4233
    @alexkrcevinac4233 8 лет назад

    Where does the youtuber get the road signs from?

  • @cashbonanza963
    @cashbonanza963 7 лет назад

    those road are better than those in the Uk or US

  • @sedementdust5403
    @sedementdust5403 5 лет назад

    1:34 toll point
    End of road works

  • @islandofthemoon
    @islandofthemoon 8 лет назад +2

    Nice... but billboards as overhead signs on bridges? No, thanks.

    • @channelhismojo
      @channelhismojo 8 лет назад

      Australia - ads on everything.

    • @stegglesmcnuggets9295
      @stegglesmcnuggets9295 7 лет назад

      David Wisbey its not too bad. better then graffiti like the train lines have.

  • @WayToManyAssassins
    @WayToManyAssassins 6 лет назад

    Boring city but has a nice skyline

    • @WayToManyAssassins
      @WayToManyAssassins 6 лет назад

      Vince Abate +Vince Abate I meant boring in terms of the city itself. Like there's nothing unique about it

    • @WayToManyAssassins
      @WayToManyAssassins 6 лет назад

      +Vince Abate I have already been there, twice.....