Thanks Mick, it's been a amazing adventure and I loved the adventure, the good and the bad. Cheers for the support and positive feedback, really does motivate us to keep going
What a beautiful spot and young Hayley summed it up so well near the end when she said, "That's mother nature doing this Not like in a hot tub sitting in a motel." 🙂 Loved it. 😍
I just put my book down to watch this clip and strangely enough my book is called An Outback Life by Mary Groves, all based on her life in Mataranka! We went to Limmen NP in 2017, while exploring NT and QLD for 3 months in a 1997 Prado! It was the best car - I think the older ones are better, probably because they didn’t cost a lot haha and we were more inclined to take it anywhere and not panic about the scratches etc. Our Prado definitely eat the it’s worth over the years we had it! Great clip once again, make sure you go to Tomato Island and Lorrella Springs while in Limmen NP - both amazing!
It is a amazing part of Australia around Limmen NP, making sure you check out next week's video. I am loving it. I think you're right about the older vehicles, I just didn't think after all the punishment of our travels the old patrol could take any more. But I'm reconsidering our plans to get rid of it for something new
What fantastic not well known spot you found on your way out of Kakadu. We love love love Bitter Springs. We feel it’s the better of the two. It’s just magical when you have it to yourself!
Fantastic thanks for sharing really enjoyed the episode , really sorry you had some challenges with a fellow camper please take good care cheers Darrel 👍
Thanks Darrel, we had more than 1 issue in Kakadu. It was a strange mix of beauty, sacred places, remote and still certain people who are not accustomed to travelling real remote. Hard to explain , but I think having a capital city only a couple of hours away is why we are having a problem.
That's awesome Belle! You are going to have a fantastic adventure. Just remember everyone's lap is different, don't let anyone tell you your doing it wrong. Do it your way and you'll love it.
Hi Adam/Lara and the billy lids, Another great show and thanks for sharing…. I hope your proud of your achievements so far because sitting back here in Melbourne they have given some great entertainment every Thursday. Well done and I know the end of this trip is getting close but hold your heads up high because it takes big balls (sorry Lara and Haley) to do show your trip but it’s been fantastic🤘. P.S I don’t do social media but if your going to sell the old girl I’m at the front of the line!!! Cheers Scoot
Thanks Scoot, it was always a dream of mine to travel Australia and to film it, and I'm so proud we worked hard for so many years, going without a lot, and having this opportunity. It has been the trip of a lifetime and I hope we have inspired people to take the plunge too
Hey guy's,great vid even more memories.That little w/fall you found is known as Moline rockhole,it got it's name from the Moline Goldmine that was on the other side of the hiway. great spot but gets alot of tour groups.Thanks for your vid..
Thanks Doug, I had no idea. We must have been there at the right time by the sounds of it, because if a tour group turned up that would have been the last straw with all the other issues we had in the park. But it's still been a amazing experience seeing Kakadu
I bet it was, we are lucky to be after peak times too. Because when we left just before lunch it was getting busy. Couldn't imagine it with 2 or 3 times the people
Hi guys, you hear this all the time from me...great episode again!. That first spot you found...I found it by accident. Such a nice little area out of the way. I remember it, from all the butterflies, that congregate at this spot. Literally 100's of them. There's also another spot just, out of Katherine, which is the same. The hot springs are a must on any traveller's journey. Magical place!. Thanks guys!
That's so good to hear you went to the exactly the same hidden spot, I guess great minds think alike 😉. And how can you really explain bitter springs in words? I don't think people would understand. It truly is remarkable. Cheers mates and safe travels
Thanks Kevin, a great spot before heading remote again. It was better than expected too. It's crazy to think how much we've seen, yet how much is still out there.
We try not to, but in Kakadu we had more than 1 problem. In fact we had more issues there than the rest of the trip combined! And we have heard a lot of others having a similar experience there. I do want to share what happened there, but still processing what happened
Thanks Brent. The plan was that our punishing lap would completely destroy the 30 year old patrol, but it's handled it so good I'm rethinking the original plan. I thought we would no longer be able to trust it in remote areas, but I think I trust it more than ever now.
Wow! Looks like you found a better alternative with Bitter Springs, looks wonderful. You guys are doing a fantastic job of showing how to travel on a minimal budget but still still manage to see so, so much - thank you.
Thanks Ian, bitter springs is amazing! And being on a budget doesn't feel like we are going without or missing places. We wanted to see the natural beauty of Australia, not just the touristy places
Another great watch. Thank you. I vote to keep the patrol. It may be old but these keep trucking. Simple to work on and 99% of the time you would be able to fix a problem and move on.
Thanks Andy, it is a great rig. I always had it in the back of my head a rough lap of Australia would destroy a 30 year old 4wd and we would have to retire her. But the patrol has been so good I'm rethinking it
love love love your channel its my favourite you guys are just so genuine. We really want to do the lap just waiting on our caravan to arrive(sorry I'm not as adventurous as you guys :):):):)
Hey Kerri that's fantastic, congrats. And you have to do your trip your way, hopefully we've inspired and shown places you want to see and do, but I've said it a couple of times, people don't have to do what we do to have a adventure. But if you want any info or advice, only to happy to help
Awesome video again, I know I say it a lot but it’s the honest truth. No paid sponsorship etc, truely independent. I think you need to crack a jack and sit with the old GQ and apologise. She’s been great to you and the family getting you around the country and your thinking of upgrading lol it’s a tough one, your partially the inspiration to me buying my 05 GUTD42 series 4 wagon, simplicity and reliability at its best. I believe you said this to me some time ago, it’ll get you home no matter what falls off or happens, we’ll that’s not just my GU that’s also the GQ. My two cents worth, stick with what you got, unless there’s major underlaying issues, I won’t mention the power steering pump and sink some $ into getting her back up to standard again. Be far cheaper then buying a new truck. As my great Pa once said, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. You’ll have a lot more spare coin for diesel and getting away and who knows, maybe a part 2 big lap of Australia. I would say look at a GUTD42 but Covid is playing havoc with the used car market currently. I know we all eventually upgrade items but going overland wouldn’t be the same with out the trusty stead of the GQ. A compromise would be a GU 🙂 sounds like not long till your home, wonder how long it’ll be before your all climbing the walls to get out again travelling lol. Belated Merry Christmas and happy new year to you both and the kids. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Thanks Conelli, the original idea was that a punishing lap in a 30 year old patrol would probably be the end of her and we would have to buy something new and start over. But now I'm thinking there is a lot of life still in her. I mean everything can be rebuilt and fixed. And not hearing many people saying how good their new 4wd is in remote areas fully loaded. So I'm going through the thought process of should we keep the patrol and keep it simple, how long will she last and what is there new on the market that is actually a upgrade from the coil sprung, disk brakes, solid Axel patrol?
If there’s no underlying body and chassis issues when you get back ( rust, fatigue cracks) and you still can get trim bits keep the old girl. My old D2 is coming to that time where a decision is going to be have to made. Trim parts are becoming obsolete or very difficult to obtain.
Thanks Chris, I just never imagined that after a punishing lap the old patrol would be any good for remote travel. But I'm rethinking the original plan to buy new.
Love the videos... Giving us some ideas of places to go.... I would keep the old truck.... Not really much else that has the simplicity of the older rigs. I have just got an old Hilux on the road that we are going to be doing our travels in
I have to agree Don. My LandCruiser ute is 20 years old now. I thought about replacing it, however, I think it's a case of " the devil you know". Simple to work on and generally easier to maintain. Stick with the old girl Adam..
Thanks Don. I always had it in mind that after a big lap, and the worst conditions we would not be able to trust a 30 year old 4x4 in remote travel. But the patrol has been so good and I'm definitely reconsidering the original plan
@@GoingOverland I don't think you can trust newer vehicles.... all the electronic stuff that can just stop for no good reason. And then you need specialised equipment just to do basic repairs. We did a full engine rebuild on my HIlux with just a basic tool kit in the garage at home....
Have really enjoyed your trip. I'm from NZ and have always been told not to put head under in hot springs. Microbes bacteria etc thrive in the body temperature water and there's a possibility of serious infections.
Most excellent vid I have been watching them from the start of your trip and enjoying all this info. We are planning similar trip as couple with DMAX 4X4 and Canopy with Rooftop tent. You mention you are doing this on a Budget but have yet to see any costings or average expenditure on the trip ?? What Drone are you using - I use DGI M2 Pro. - Cheers
We are going to do a honest budget video soon, but need to set down and go through the numbers. We have a dji mavic air kit. It's been fantastic. We used to travel like that before kids, roof top tent etc. And it was a great way to see the real hard places. You'll have a fantastic time, simply is always better.
Subscribed. You'll have a amazing adventure. It's been such a wonderful experience. The good and the bad. Some days won't go to plan, be stressful and think about giving up, but then a bad day on the road is still better than a good day at work
Yo Adam, what's the deal with the water bra cover when you enter the water? The water would still come up underneath the radiator fan. What am I missing ?
That was on our Cape York trip. With lots of water crossings. The idea is that the water does push through fast into the radiator fan and the fan blades bend with the water pressure into the radiator. Also keeps mud and debris out of radiator, alternator, starter motor. Back in the day people would tie up the fan or remove the belts.
The irony of complaining of people drowning out the natural sounds of nature while talking over the top of the waterfall sounds. LOL - made me laugh - and I absolutely get what you are saying though. When you are there the last thing you want is people noises. Honestly, what do you reckon my chances are with my 2002 Jackaroo? Similar trailer, similar travel plans and similar attitude to budget and function. I have no time or appetite for the "look at me" scene. The only problem we have is we have quarter of a century on you guys. Hope you guys do well for 2022. No videos, no plans with making videos for us I'm afraid.
We seen a couple of similar aged Jackaroos, rodeos hiluxs and pajeros. So I think if you do the prep work and mechanics up to scratch you'll be OK. The Patrol had a hard life before this trip and I'm amazed at how she is going. I'm reconsidering the original plan to buy new after our punishing lap. I think there is plenty of life still in her You'll have a amazing trip and adventure. And if it was easy everyone would do it. But it's the experience that matters, and by the sounds of it you'll have a great trip. Happy to answer any questions you have before you go
One of the most enjoyable RUclips channels around, a really nice down to earth family
Thanks Mick, it's been a amazing adventure and I loved the adventure, the good and the bad. Cheers for the support and positive feedback, really does motivate us to keep going
What a beautiful spot and young Hayley summed it up so well near the end when she said, "That's mother nature doing this Not like in a hot tub sitting in a motel." 🙂 Loved it. 😍
Thanks Paul, it was a truly remarkable experience. That water was so good. What a way to relax 😌 👌
Thats new to me - hot water crocs!!
I just put my book down to watch this clip and strangely enough my book is called An Outback Life by Mary Groves, all based on her life in Mataranka!
We went to Limmen NP in 2017, while exploring NT and QLD for 3 months in a 1997 Prado! It was the best car - I think the older ones are better, probably because they didn’t cost a lot haha and we were more inclined to take it anywhere and not panic about the scratches etc. Our Prado definitely eat the it’s worth over the years we had it! Great clip once again, make sure you go to Tomato Island and Lorrella Springs while in Limmen NP - both amazing!
It is a amazing part of Australia around Limmen NP, making sure you check out next week's video. I am loving it. I think you're right about the older vehicles, I just didn't think after all the punishment of our travels the old patrol could take any more. But I'm reconsidering our plans to get rid of it for something new
Bitter Spring is an oasis on earth. Cannot wait to go NT. Great job guys 👏
It was so good! And the water temp is perfect 🥰 we could have stayed all day if the kids didn't need to eat
What fantastic not well known spot you found on your way out of Kakadu. We love love love Bitter Springs. We feel it’s the better of the two. It’s just magical when you have it to yourself!
It was fantastic! So relaxing 😌. And those small secret spots like that one in Kakadu have been so good. Thanks Cover.
Definitely one of my favourite channels I look forward to watching each week
Thanks Azmin for the support. Really appreciate the positive feedback and it does keep me motivated to keep doing what we do.
Fantastic thanks for sharing really enjoyed the episode , really sorry you had some challenges with a fellow camper please take good care cheers Darrel 👍
Thanks Darrel, we had more than 1 issue in Kakadu. It was a strange mix of beauty, sacred places, remote and still certain people who are not accustomed to travelling real remote. Hard to explain , but I think having a capital city only a couple of hours away is why we are having a problem.
You have been inspirational in 2021 for us. We head off in 7 days on our lap.
That's awesome Belle! You are going to have a fantastic adventure. Just remember everyone's lap is different, don't let anyone tell you your doing it wrong. Do it your way and you'll love it.
@@GoingOverland thank you. Just need to keep ducking away from covid before we leave!
Mate, as always great watch, and shows wheat can be achieved. Inspired
Thanks Peter. I can't believe how amazing bitter springs is. Really unique, I can't think of any where like it
Great vids!!! it looks beautiful place and the water so so clear wow!!!
I know right. I can't remember seeing anything like it. And perfect temperature too. Thanks for watching
Hi Adam/Lara and the billy lids,
Another great show and thanks for sharing…. I hope your proud of your achievements so far because sitting back here in Melbourne they have given some great entertainment every Thursday. Well done and I know the end of this trip is getting close but hold your heads up high because it takes big balls (sorry Lara and Haley) to do show your trip but it’s been fantastic🤘.
P.S I don’t do social media but if your going to sell the old girl I’m at the front of the line!!!
Cheers Scoot
Thanks Scoot, it was always a dream of mine to travel Australia and to film it, and I'm so proud we worked hard for so many years, going without a lot, and having this opportunity. It has been the trip of a lifetime and I hope we have inspired people to take the plunge too
Hey guy's,great vid even more memories.That little w/fall you found is known as Moline rockhole,it
got it's name from the Moline Goldmine that was on the other side of the hiway. great spot but gets
alot of tour groups.Thanks for your vid..
Thanks Doug, I had no idea. We must have been there at the right time by the sounds of it, because if a tour group turned up that would have been the last straw with all the other issues we had in the park. But it's still been a amazing experience seeing Kakadu
Another great video. Mataranka was much quieter in the 1980's.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
I bet it was, we are lucky to be after peak times too. Because when we left just before lunch it was getting busy. Couldn't imagine it with 2 or 3 times the people
Hi guys, you hear this all the time from me...great episode again!. That first spot you found...I found it by accident. Such a nice little area out of the way. I remember it, from all the butterflies, that congregate at this spot. Literally 100's of them. There's also another spot just, out of Katherine, which is the same. The hot springs are a must on any traveller's journey. Magical place!. Thanks guys!
That's so good to hear you went to the exactly the same hidden spot, I guess great minds think alike 😉. And how can you really explain bitter springs in words? I don't think people would understand. It truly is remarkable. Cheers mates and safe travels
Great episode guys. Looks like a good place to relax. Safe travels and stay safe.
Thanks Kevin, a great spot before heading remote again. It was better than expected too. It's crazy to think how much we've seen, yet how much is still out there.
Great episode. Don't let others impact your family adventure 👍.
We try not to, but in Kakadu we had more than 1 problem. In fact we had more issues there than the rest of the trip combined! And we have heard a lot of others having a similar experience there. I do want to share what happened there, but still processing what happened
@@GoingOverland what a bummer hope your all OK. Sent you a message on FB
The sprinklers at the hot springs are to try to deter to flying foxes. Doesn't work though, thy still get them there in huge numbers. Great video 😊
Oh right, thanks for that, I was still wondering. Thanks for watching 👍
Another great video guys, love catching up with your videos each week!
Thanks Shaw, love showing what's out there and how you don't have to do a traditional lap around Australia.
keep the GQ Patrol and restore it !! it suits you !! cool episode!!
Thanks Brent. The plan was that our punishing lap would completely destroy the 30 year old patrol, but it's handled it so good I'm rethinking the original plan. I thought we would no longer be able to trust it in remote areas, but I think I trust it more than ever now.
We find Kakadu the same, loud music , an very loud banging if you adults get what I mean. This happens after music goes off at midnight until 4am .
It's a wild place 😜. We had more than one problem with people in the park and I would like to share with people the truth
Wow! Looks like you found a better alternative with Bitter Springs, looks wonderful. You guys are doing a fantastic job of showing how to travel on a minimal budget but still still manage to see so, so much - thank you.
Thanks Ian, bitter springs is amazing! And being on a budget doesn't feel like we are going without or missing places. We wanted to see the natural beauty of Australia, not just the touristy places
Another great watch. Thank you.
I vote to keep the patrol.
It may be old but these keep trucking. Simple to work on and 99% of the time you would be able to fix a problem and move on.
Thanks Andy, it is a great rig. I always had it in the back of my head a rough lap of Australia would destroy a 30 year old 4wd and we would have to retire her. But the patrol has been so good I'm rethinking it
love love love your channel its my favourite you guys are just so genuine. We really want to do the lap just waiting on our caravan to arrive(sorry I'm not as adventurous as you guys :):):):)
Hey Kerri that's fantastic, congrats. And you have to do your trip your way, hopefully we've inspired and shown places you want to see and do, but I've said it a couple of times, people don't have to do what we do to have a adventure. But if you want any info or advice, only to happy to help
Awesome video again, I know I say it a lot but it’s the honest truth. No paid sponsorship etc, truely independent. I think you need to crack a jack and sit with the old GQ and apologise. She’s been great to you and the family getting you around the country and your thinking of upgrading lol it’s a tough one, your partially the inspiration to me buying my 05 GUTD42 series 4 wagon, simplicity and reliability at its best. I believe you said this to me some time ago, it’ll get you home no matter what falls off or happens, we’ll that’s not just my GU that’s also the GQ. My two cents worth, stick with what you got, unless there’s major underlaying issues, I won’t mention the power steering pump and sink some $ into getting her back up to standard again. Be far cheaper then buying a new truck.
As my great Pa once said, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. You’ll have a lot more spare coin for diesel and getting away and who knows, maybe a part 2 big lap of Australia. I would say look at a GUTD42 but Covid is playing havoc with the used car market currently. I know we all eventually upgrade items but going overland wouldn’t be the same with out the trusty stead of the GQ. A compromise would be a GU 🙂 sounds like not long till your home, wonder how long it’ll be before your all climbing the walls to get out again travelling lol. Belated Merry Christmas and happy new year to you both and the kids. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Thanks Conelli, the original idea was that a punishing lap in a 30 year old patrol would probably be the end of her and we would have to buy something new and start over. But now I'm thinking there is a lot of life still in her. I mean everything can be rebuilt and fixed.
And not hearing many people saying how good their new 4wd is in remote areas fully loaded. So I'm going through the thought process of should we keep the patrol and keep it simple, how long will she last and what is there new on the market that is actually a upgrade from the coil sprung, disk brakes, solid Axel patrol?
If there’s no underlying body and chassis issues when you get back ( rust, fatigue cracks) and you still can get trim bits keep the old girl. My old D2 is coming to that time where a decision is going to be have to made. Trim parts are becoming obsolete or very difficult to obtain.
Thanks Chris, I just never imagined that after a punishing lap the old patrol would be any good for remote travel. But I'm rethinking the original plan to buy new.
Really enjoying your channel. 🤙
Thanks for the support Brentan. Always good to hear from people enjoying our videos. Good inspiration to keep doing them
Love the videos... Giving us some ideas of places to go....
I would keep the old truck.... Not really much else that has the simplicity of the older rigs. I have just got an old Hilux on the road that we are going to be doing our travels in
I have to agree Don. My LandCruiser ute is 20 years old now. I thought about replacing it, however, I think it's a case of " the devil you know". Simple to work on and generally easier to maintain. Stick with the old girl Adam..
Thanks Don. I always had it in mind that after a big lap, and the worst conditions we would not be able to trust a 30 year old 4x4 in remote travel. But the patrol has been so good and I'm definitely reconsidering the original plan
@@GoingOverland I don't think you can trust newer vehicles.... all the electronic stuff that can just stop for no good reason. And then you need specialised equipment just to do basic repairs. We did a full engine rebuild on my HIlux with just a basic tool kit in the garage at home....
Have really enjoyed your trip. I'm from NZ and have always been told not to put head under in hot springs. Microbes bacteria etc thrive in the body temperature water and there's a possibility of serious infections.
Thanks Jackie, didn't really give that any thought. I'll have to keep a eye on that.
Most excellent vid I have been watching them from the start of your trip and enjoying all this info.
We are planning similar trip as couple with DMAX 4X4 and Canopy with Rooftop tent.
You mention you are doing this on a Budget but have yet to see any costings or average expenditure on the trip ??
What Drone are you using - I use DGI M2 Pro. - Cheers
We are going to do a honest budget video soon, but need to set down and go through the numbers. We have a dji mavic air kit. It's been fantastic. We used to travel like that before kids, roof top tent etc. And it was a great way to see the real hard places. You'll have a fantastic time, simply is always better.
I have my own RUclips channel :) we’re gearing up to do our lap this year leaving in a couple weeks can’t wait :)
Subscribed. You'll have a amazing adventure. It's been such a wonderful experience. The good and the bad. Some days won't go to plan, be stressful and think about giving up, but then a bad day on the road is still better than a good day at work
@@GoingOverland I definitely agree and thank you videos will be starting really soon. We have a small caravan and 4wd and can’t wait to get going.
Yo Adam, what's the deal with the water bra cover when you enter the water? The water would still come up underneath the radiator fan. What am I missing ?
That was on our Cape York trip. With lots of water crossings. The idea is that the water does push through fast into the radiator fan and the fan blades bend with the water pressure into the radiator. Also keeps mud and debris out of radiator, alternator, starter motor. Back in the day people would tie up the fan or remove the belts.
@@GoingOverland Thanks for the reply
The irony of complaining of people drowning out the natural sounds of nature while talking over the top of the waterfall sounds. LOL - made me laugh - and I absolutely get what you are saying though. When you are there the last thing you want is people noises.
Honestly, what do you reckon my chances are with my 2002 Jackaroo? Similar trailer, similar travel plans and similar attitude to budget and function. I have no time or appetite for the "look at me" scene.
The only problem we have is we have quarter of a century on you guys.
Hope you guys do well for 2022. No videos, no plans with making videos for us I'm afraid.
We seen a couple of similar aged Jackaroos, rodeos hiluxs and pajeros. So I think if you do the prep work and mechanics up to scratch you'll be OK. The Patrol had a hard life before this trip and I'm amazed at how she is going. I'm reconsidering the original plan to buy new after our punishing lap. I think there is plenty of life still in her
You'll have a amazing trip and adventure. And if it was easy everyone would do it. But it's the experience that matters, and by the sounds of it you'll have a great trip. Happy to answer any questions you have before you go
Awesome, watch Boofsoutbackadventures4x4 I think you’ll like it lol
Thanks Matt, I'll check them out