Starting VANLIFE Australia 🇦🇺 Exploring Sydney + RV Tour
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025
- 💧Grab your own Super Sparrow reusable bottle and get 20% off with code 2P1D20 or 2P1D20OFF: supersparrow.com
It’s time! It’s been a while since we’ve been bitten by the van life bug, and after spending the summer exploring Europe in our own home on wheels, it’s now time to test out van life elsewhere… namely Australia! We’ve rented a MONSTER of a motorhome, completely decked out with everything you could want on the road… bathroom, AIRCON (yes, pure luxury in the Australian heat) and enough space to sleep a whole family.
We venture out of Sydney city centre, and manage to manoeuvre our way to a beautiful seaside place called Manly. As we deck out for the next few days by buying all the food and snacks, we lose track of time and almost end up locked outside our campsite. Things quickly unravel as the storm comes in, and we realise some issues with the motorhome… this is an interesting start to van life Australia! 😍 We wouldn’t have it any other way, though!
🚐 MOTORHOME: @indie_campers not sponsored
🏨SYDNEY HOTEL: bit.ly/3vrZuDm
📍Gelato Messina: maps.app.goo.g...
📍Blue Lagoon Beach Resort: maps.app.goo.g...
BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: business@2passports1dream.com
LINKS & DISCOUNTS:
◆Klook 5% Off Tours & Activities (code: 2P1DKLOOK): bit.ly/3FsCCoZ
◆American Express 80,000 Free Points (UK): bit.ly/3Ft59ea
◆NordVPN Discount: nordvpn.com/2p...
◆Travel Insurance: bit.ly/3wSyH1E
◆Currency Card (Free £10): bit.ly/3Si55p1
SUPPORT US:
☕Buy us a coffee: www.buymeacoff...
💰Donate directly: paypal.me/2p1d
SOCIAL MEDIA:
◆Instagram: / 2passports1dream
◆TikTok: / 2passports1dream
◆Facebook: / 2passports1dream
#VanLife #Sydney #Australia
Thank you all for watching 🇦🇺❤️ if you haven’t watched our first Australia video - watch that next here 👉🏼
ruclips.net/video/ZyfVbpiK1KA/видео.html
Do you follow us on Instagram? instagram.com/2passports1dream 😍
Don’t be afraid to ask for help, the majority of us Aussies are more than happy to help out when someone needs it.
That’s what we’ve realised! It’s been so welcoming 😍
Except on those outback roads, Ya don't wanna run into a "Mick Taylor" good movie though, should give it a watch if You haven't seen it 😁
Edit: it's called wolf creek.
Hi guys you also need to remember that when parking on the side of streets you have to park in the direction of travel.
Oops!! Thank you 😅
Oh I just added that too without seeing your comment. Nevertheless, they noted so that is good.
Haha, I love the local guy, "well we'll just pull the pole out", haha, sooo Australian.
Hahahah such a laid back approach😂😂
Thats what I was thinking!
Literally an Aussies opening line to travellers will be a playful comment about their accent, make a joke about their situation and then proceed to offer as much help as necessary. If an Aussie is trying to wind you up then they will most likely feel very comfortable with you.
I just read that the park is prosecuting him for damaging the barrier, the article mentioned this youtube video being used as evidence
@@superbro3491 well you have provide a link to that because it sounds like bs.
@aldunlop4622 it was in the local paper up here. I can't believe they didn't blur his face to protect his identity.
My husband and I have been watching your videos in Asia for years and now it’s amazing to see your wanderlust exploring our humble old town of Sydney. It makes us realize how lucky we actually are to live in Gods country, Australia. Hopefully we make you two lovely people citizens one day. We’d love to have you and you would love to be here. Should you ever come back, take your van to the royal national park and stay at Garie, we would be happy to shout you a coffee at the local Maianbar shop. You will be astounded by the beauty of the bush and the sea. Happy traveling!
Thank you so much 😍 we are loving every moment, it’s been great! We really hope to come back again soon! 😊🇦🇺
Yes we are at Sylvania.Cronulla also a nice spot
I'm glad you suggested south, the royal national park, bundeena, maianbar and further coal cliff, thirroul and austinmer are just beautiful. Bit of a surprise they'd go north.
@@hereandthere6001 I grew up in the South of Sydney not far from Oatley and moved to the North of Sydney, the North has just as beautiful places as the South.
What a great way to explore Australia. Looking forward to your next leg of the journey 🤗💞
Love this couple. They're so cheery and positive, even when the weather is glum. Glad you enjoyed our city. I have 7 convicts in my family tree. The Brits did us a big favour.
Hahah that’s awesome - thank you 😅😍
I love when you first pulled over to park you drove on the wrong side of the road, luckily you saw the No Parking sign anyway, otherwise you would have copped a fine. When you did park though, you were FAR to close to the car behind you. Leave a bit more room for them to get out or they might (probably) get annoyed...
Oh, you came up to the Central Coast!. I live at Woy Woy, temporarily, but I also own a house at Hardys Bay, a bit south of Terrigal. I also used to live at Mosman in Sydney, which you drove through to get to Manly, I used to go to The Steyne Hotel at Manly, which can be a bit rough late at nigh.
Yep the whole time I’m saying noooooooooooo 😂
I didn't even think about that? Lucky I didn't park there then haha.
@@2Passports1DreamUnlike in the UK, you have to park in the direction of traffic.
As soon as parking was mentioned I thought whatever you do don't try and park on other side of the road like UK. And then.... eeek
Yes, me too. 😮
This is crazy, I stumbled upon your channel and decided to watch as I always enjoy watching people enjoy our beautiful country, to my surprise you camped at the blue lagoon which is about 5 mins from where I live! Very cool to see you guys having a great time.
Enjoy Australia 🇦🇺 great content, new subscriber here 😊👌
What are the chances 😂. Glad you are enjoying ❤️
Hi. Its the person who commented yesterday who fell in love with Australia 44 years ago. You are bringing so many memories back for me. In my early days in Sydney I bought an 18yo Kombi camper van and went up to Blue Lagoon most weekends. It was a lot different then tho. Just a patch of grass by the beach, no houses, no power or showers and a 'long drop' toilet. Such fun. Endend up spending 2 years travelling around Australia in that van. I'm now living a bit further north in Newcastle 🙂
Oh wow that actually sounds so incredible! 😍 What a way to spend your time when you first arrived… just such an amazing way to see more 😍
Sometimes there are extension cables and hoses in the outside compartments of the RV. You might have a breaker panel for the lights as well.
All good points, it did look like a 2-phase plug.
Ah good point thank you! 😊
The cord is single phase 15 amp, a srandard fit for vans in Australia. There probably is an extension cable, and water connection lines in the side panels.
@@Brocks-Travels I stand corrected, it is a single phase as you said. Not sure why I thought I saw a twist plug the first time. I noticed the angled blades this time.
So glad for you to have driven over the Harbour Bridge but yes there’s never any parking in beachside suburbs. Well done for finding a spot! Next time you must take the ferry to Manly, the Zoo and Watson’s Bay.
Yes I thought same. You must take the ferry to Manly not drive….
I can’t believe how much you’re channel has grown over the last couple of years congratulations keep following your dreams 👏
Thank you so much!! We are so happy that people are enjoying coming along with us on our travels 😍😊
Love to see young people having such fun ! Thanks for coming to Australia 😊 I avoid Sydney traffic and I think you're very brave to face it in a motor home.
Hope you like Katoomba !
The loveliest NSW coast is south of Sydney. Drive down to Kiama and Berry via the Sea Cliff Bridge next time youre in Oz.
Thank you so much! 😍😊
Go at bit further South and come to Milton/Mollymook so so beautiful 😍
8:58 - 9:02 is such a beautiful and mesmerising shot. Welcome to Australia! Recently discovered your content as I live in Sydney and I love the channel that you both have built up. Crossing the bridge at night when the lamps on the bridge come on is a totally different vibe and also amazing
Oh wow we can only imagine what it would look like at night 😍 Thank you so much 😊
I grew up in the Sydney cbd, Balmain area and now you’re driving to where my Mum currently lives, literally around the corner!
I currently live overseas (have for 5 years) so it’s so nice seeing it
Oh no way! That’s so nice 😍
10/10 for positivity and your entertaining video. Great clip. I loved watching all 3 hours, every minute of it. Well done.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
City driving g in Sydney is one of the most challenging driving experience in Australia 🇦🇺! 😬
Luckily it’ll just get easier from here 😂😍
I was in Sydney for the 2000 Olympics with the ADF and we had to be relieving crews on security detail at all ours in all locations. I'd jump in the passenger seat of a camouflaged rover as a search commander and tell my driver to get us there. We got lost, did illegal U-turns drove in the wrong direction sometimes but hell, we got there on time. Albeit in military vehicles. Well that was just my crew but driving anywhere in Sydney is a challenge when you are not use to it. I backed my driver all the way because it was insane...
As a born and breed Sydney ite I bow down to you wanting to drive in Sydney ! Its a night mare ! Good job!
@@margueritedilosa2944 I drive it every day, it's not that bad.
You could have just parked head first and that would have been ample length for the power cord to reach the outlet.
Messina is in most states. Delicious icecream. Also try to get to Lune for the best croissants in the world.
Could have but then the door would have opened directly to next doors pickup truck 😅😂
10:22 Were you planning to park on the wrong side of the road. You can only park on the left hand side frontwise speaking. You didn't end up doing it, but I noted you were about to.
Hahaha we were 🥲 we didn’t know that wasn’t legal in Australia! Luckily we didn’t!!
Yeh in the UK they can park either side of the road facing either direction.. I was also surprised when I went to England to find this going on!!
@@Dr_KAP I last went to the UK in 1988 so don't recall all of that. I also did bus tours at the time. That is of interest to note that there are no rules regarding such a thing over there. You'd think there would be. Thanks for the insight.
OK, I get that you wanted to see Manly, but you totally should have done that as a short ferry or bus excursion, while you were based at Darling Harbour. As you no doubt discovered, the local streets around Manly are fairly tight and congested - not a fun experience in a large camper, and even harder to find a parking space you can fit into.
As others have already commented, you drive on the left, but you also park on the left (facing the same direction as the nearest traffic lane). Obviously, there are different rules for one-way streets and centre-street parking (which you might encounter as you get further away from major cities). Street-side 'angle parking' spaces are usually restricted to vehicles under 6m length. Rear-to-kerb is usual, but there are some exceptions where nose-to-kerb is specified (and signposted).
Yes, 2P means 2 hour parking within the designated times (if signed), with no restriction outside those times.
Mostly it's just common sense, but don't be afraid to ask a local if you're not sure, >95% of Aussies are friendly and happy to help. Enjoy your time here :)
There should be a switch/button to turn on that will allow you to use the lights. In the campervan we hired it was on a console by the door.
We checked around EVERYTHING! 😅
Fantastic episode. A road trip sounds a fun and logical choice for having a look around. Just be careful about how you park. It’s not like the UK rules. I don’t think you can park on the right hand side of the road facing oncoming traffic (like you were going to before you saw the no parking signs in Manly). Park on the left side of the road that faces the direction you drive. Looking forward to your next vlog.😊
Oh gotcha! Thank you for the heads up - we didn’t know! 😅😊
Dear Dylan and Adriana, Have fun with your travel van guys. If you're in the Sydney area visit the Blue Mountains, it's not too far away. If you go to Wollongong on the train you can stop by some stations closer to Wollongong and walk down to the nearest beach which are all deserted and just totally beautiful. Always be careful of the sun/heat in Oz in summer time, luckily the Sydney area is not as hot as say Melbourne. It usually never exceeds 35oC or so whereas Melbourne can easily reach 43oC. If you travel some distance northwards then as you get closer to Brisbane you can pop by Byron Bay which is maybe the most popular small town in Australia. It used to be super hippy, in fact that whole area was, e.g. Lismore which is also famous for the hippy lifestyle (I remember really crazy rave parties there), it's also famous for its floods with many houses on stilts. You will then also be close to the Gold Coast which is super touristy with lots of high rises.
In Sydney you should also take a ferry from the Rocks to the other side, e.g. Mosman and the Northern Beaches which looks just like Hawaii. By the way Australia is huge with Sydney to Brisbane is at least 1000 km away, as is Melbourne, a good 11 hr drive. You'll see that the further north you go the more hippy it gets. When in Australia make sure to totally immerse yourself in the super relaxed way that Australians live, the more country you get the more relaxed (think California but even more relaxed and chill). North of Brisbane you can find Airlie beach, a famous tourist destination as well as the Wittsunday Islands which are very beautiful. Also, the further north you go the more humid it gets but the temperature goes down so that whereas it might be 40oC in Melbourne it'll only be about 30oC in the far north. But, it will be 90% humidity and 30oC every day of the year (very close to the equator).
You mentioned Manly beach, you will find that there are many thousands of beaches in Oz but most of them will be deserted which is wonderful. Just watch out for Crocodiles in the north, especially Queensland and the Northern Territory. Also north of Brisbane be careful of swimming in the ocean since they are filled with some nasty jelly fish which can kill you. If you're on the islands off the coast you won't find them there. You will need to swim inside special nets to keep them out.
Enjoy the food in Oz, all fruit and veges will be big and juicy and very natural. Food is very good in Oz. Also try out fish and chips in Oz, but don't get the usual, you can get crumbed and grilled which are very good much healthier than the fried one. Keep in mind that everything is now very expensive in Oz and always put on sunscreen as the sun is very powerful in Oz.
There's no limit to what you can do is Oz, even say work on a outback farm for example. Definitely check out Melbourne, I went to Monash University there, as well as Tasmania, e.g. Launceston and Hobart, sleepy little towns but very charming. See the Gorge in Launceston, visit small farms which have nice restaurants attached to them. Check out some zoos in Oz and see Koalas, crocs, goannas, kangaroos, emus, maybe a Cassowary which live in Queensland (take care can be dangerous), maybe see a platypus which live in streams in Tasmania mostly.
If you have the chance try to live it, really live it by meeting lots of people in real situations not just tourist places. To get a feel for it read the well known book by Bruce Chatwin called "The Songlines", he lived with Aborigines as well as countryside Aussies. An amazing book.
Have fun !
Wow thank you so much for all your insight!! 😍😊 Brilliant!
As a Melbournian I cannot condone this level of joy and happiness in Sydney.😉
Hehe 😂😍 Melbourne will be coming up!
That'd be right.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ah yes, the famous Melbourne jealousy…
As a Sydneysider, I apologise for Melbourne in advance.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Agreed !✅
@@jvvoid
If you're ever back at the Central Coast be sure to stay at Toowoon Bay holiday Park, plan well in advance so you can book a camp site overlooking the beach..so beautiful
Thank you for the recommendation!
I recently found your channel on RUclips and I"m so glad I did. I very much enjoy your travels around my favourite place in the world - the Far East - and I will look forward to catching up on all your adventures. You are so well suited together and so natural in making these videos. Thank you for all you have done so far, and keep filming!!
Thank you so much!! 😊 We really appreciate that!
Have you watched Flying The Nest? They took their camper van all over Australia, and saw amazing sights!
Oh cool!! No we haven’t 😍
Blue mountains, Forster, Camden Haven, South West Rocks, Dorrigo, and Broken Hill are my favourite places in NSW. I've taken many international friends to these locations and have been a major success 🎉 hopefully you get to see some of them!
Thanks for the tips! 😍
Milton/Mollymook on the South Coast NSW is my fav… Just sayin’ 😂
Enjoying your vlogs. On a side note, the Sydney Harbour Bridge has also been given the nickname The Coat Hanger. Look at it sideways. Looking forward the next edition.
Hahahah oh yeah!! 😂😂 Cheers!
I know you have to travel light, but a three dollar string of fairy lights, battery operated, in case of power blackouts etc. and gorgeous ambience, when travelling.
We used to travel with fairy lights, but then there are so many other things that are “small and light” and before you know it, you have an extra suitcase! We really had to cut down!
Everybody boots you out of their accommodation at 10am in this country. Brutal for night owls. You guys are a lovely couple. Had to subscribe.
It’s definitely brutal 😂
Most Sydney hotels have an 11am checkout. Some of the budget ones are 10am.
You can park on or over the cement slab guys😊
Really? I don’t even know if the van would fit 😅😂
Great video guys, I especially loved this one because I live on the Northern beaches. Glad you liked them.
Such a gorgeous area 😍
So great to see you enjoying awesome Australia 🇦🇺 😊. I would check your breaker box regarding the lighting in the rear section and bathroom. Of course by now I'm sure it was solved the next day. Looking forward to your upcoming adventures.
Thank you so much - haha we didn’t 😅 couldn’t find the issue with it!!
Cobs popcorn is Australian and it’s delicious! Bundaberg is a city in Northern Queensland where they grow macadamias and ginger, as well as other fruits. They’re famous for their Rum (Aussie lingo: Bundy and Coke). They’re also famous for both soft and hard nougat! There are also Bundaberg brewed soft drinks, so watch out for those when you’re shopping.
You actually went out of the top side of Sydney, there’s another three quarters of Sydney to the south of the CBD.
Bundaberg is probably our new favourite soda 😍 honestly amazing!
@@2Passports1Dream There’s a youtuber in Illinois, iWrocker, and he was sent some Bundaberg sodas by a fan. He raved about them, did some research on Bundaberg and shared it on his channel. A few weeks later, he got another parcel from Australia, from Bundaberg, of all places. The soda company had sent him a special edition presentation boxed set of flavours and info about the company, and he was overwhelmed! He’s an honorary Aussie as far as we’re all concerned!
For sure get the non-diet version - its much better and not the version available in the UK! Great with ice and fresh mint! Enjoy! @2Passports1Dream
Motorhomes and campsites: You may also stay in any state forest or national park, both of which give you an absoluter plethora of campsite choices. I lived in my motorhome for five years, staying in many. Awesome life! :)
Ooooooh nice!! We didn’t know that 😍 thank you!
@@2Passports1Dream No worries! Enjoy our country, we do love visitors like you two! :)
Bundaberg grows the GINGER and the SUGAR (CANE) is also from Bundaberg Farms being a big Cane growing area. Freashest ingredents, just for you. 🇦🇺
It’s amazing!! We honestly cannot get enough of it 😍😍
Just had time to watch this one and heh I have just arrived at The Entrance for a few days holiday. By the way It is Cole’s that sell tins of English Mushy Peas. Have you seen that at the bottom of Cole’s receipts there are discount vouchers for petrol. 4cents per litre discount at Shell petrol stations.
We didn’t know!! Thanks for the heads up 😍😊
Guys. Great Vlog. That gate thing is soooo Australian. The other day we got in late at Lennox Head and pulled over in the parking area at the gate. The code they texted us didn't work. Managed eventually to get someone on the emergency number to be told that the van needed to be on the pressure plate for the boom to open. I love my country but sometimes my countrymen disappoint me. Glad you could laugh it off, also glad you want to move to my hometown 😊
Hahaha luckily we still got in 😂😅
You should look into getting an air fryer for your van in the UK; it’s effectively a table-top oven
That’s a good idea! 😊
I watched your Sydney stay and I'm glad you guys are getting out there to see a bit more in a camper. Hope you have a safe time here and a great adventure. I love motor home adventures...
Thank you so much!! 😍
Make sure to check out Bundeena. In the Royal National Park, just south of Sydney. The Bonnie Vale camp grounds might be the best in NSW.
Love the updates on your Sydney adventure!! Can't wait for more. That was a 2 hour parking sign but you can park for longer outside the hours on the sign! I am not sure I would be keen to drive on the opposite side of the road that I am use too. FYI there are plenty of spots that you can stop that are free camping as long as you are in a self contained vehicle like you have. Unless it is different in Sydney. I am not sure where people find the spots though.
Ah thank you so much! Hehe 😊 intense to drive in a new place but luckily the roads are very good! 😍
Awesome ride guys. Loving your sunglasses, Adrianna; bringing the “cool vibes” vibes as you’d say! 😎. The ice cream lady was SUPER nice! Great parking, Dillon! Sending❤
Thank you so much hehe 😎😊 The ice cream lady was 100% the vibe haha!! We absolutely loved this day!
I drove that road weekly. Grew up three klicks north of Manly. It really is beautiful.
So amazing!
Awesome guys! We started van life here a few months ago too, only your van looks a lot more spacious than ours haha! Great video
Oh yes fuel is brilliant in comparison to U.K. and Europe!! 😅😍 so good!
You just experienced true blue Aussie spirit which really makes Australia unique ❤ at the recreation vehicle park 💕👍
Oh yes! So helpful and kind 😊😍
You guys are hilarious. Will the harbour bridge be strong enough for the motorhome! Also you can park the motorhome on the concrete at the camping ground. Or park nose first. And in NSW you must park in direction of travel on public roads.
Enjoy your stay and I look forward to your upcoming viogs.
So many people have said this - lucky we got away with everything but will know for future 😂😂 we are dumb tourists 😅
I did a motor home relocation in Australia and New Zealand in huge vans for $1 a night. One was Brisbane to Sydney and I got one back again and another Auckland to Queenstown and they paid for the car ferry. Great value
Oh wow that sounds awesome!
Great to see your enthusiasm and excitement to cross the bridge. I feel like that every time I cross it ;-) And well done dealing with the stuff that was thrown at you ;-)
Wohoo! Hehe thank you 😊😍
Ladz im pre sure that concrete bit in the campground is where ya meant to park the van
Whoops, in the U.K. that bit is for awnings and outside seating 😂
How awesome that you stayed in my home town of the central coast hope you enjoyed it!
Wohoo! 😍😊
Yes 2P means 2 hour parking between the hrs and days on the sign.
There are actually quite a few places that you can camp for free in NSW. Some people plan their road trips so that they only ever stop in free sites. A quick search online should give you some options. I believe that there's even a book that lists them, but I can't tell you what it's called. But the online stuff would be a good starting point 🙂
We didn’t know free sites were a thing in Australia!😅 thank you!
I used to visit the blue lagoon all the time as a kid!! Omg what a throwback I’m 21 now and live on the Gold Coast!
Oh wow!! That’s awesome 😍😍
Showers are in the parks and laundry if needed
G'day! Luckily you couldn't park at the first spot in Manly because here in OZ unlike the UK you must park in the direction you are travelling...You cannot cross to the other side of the road to park facing oncoming traffic like you can in the UK... Cheers!
Whoops!! Thank you!! 😊
What an awesome camper but I think I’d be too nervous to drive it, even though I live in Oz! 😂 Looking forward to the next instalment. Safe travels! 👍😊
Hehe it was intense but a really comfortable drive… nicer on bigger roads 😅😍
Must do South Coast road trip and visit Jervis Bay area and Hyams Beach 😍
messina is regarded as a necessity. if you get liven and buy a $500 voucher on this account you can get 50% off for any purchase from messina. An example a 1.5 litre tub is about $34 or $36 but $17-18 with the liven account.
I love the way you put on video all the little things that others don't do so well. Very entertaining to watch. I'm anticipating the next one.👍👍
Thank you so much! We really appreciate that! 😊
17:08 You should have bought 4 of those popcorns because they were 2 for $4 which means you paid full price for the third one. At Coles, a yellow sticker under a product means it's on special.
Oh noooo! 😅 we missed a trick there! Thank you 😊
A caravan with an SVU to tow makes more sense, as you can detach the SUV and go where you wanna, with the camper van you need to secure everything first and then maybe not even find a parking spot.
Hehe we like having everything in one!
You guys are hilarious. Thanks for the many laughs. I've just put hiring a Motor home on my bucket list too. Keep having fun. Cheers.
Hiya. Loving watching your adventures. Exciting times.
Luckily, those two blokes helped you out.
Great that you got the electric cable sorted. I hope you work out the other lights.
It is a great van. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much! And you! 😍😊
So glad y’all had a great time! Much love from your Sydney depot kiwi
Thank you so much! Such an epic road trip! (And wow that aircon came in SO HANDY 😅😂)
Come up to the central coast which is about 100km north of Sydney it is an amazing place with so much to see and do.
They did they are at blue Lagoon 🧐🙄
Heheh 😊👀
i wouldve recommended getting the ferry to many, if you time it right on the way back you can head into circular quay as the sun is setting.
Ooooh that sounds so nice 😍
Lucky there weren’t any cops around when you pulled into that first parking spot with the no stopping/parking sign cos that’s actually illegal in sydney (if not australia…not sure) - make sure that you parking the direction of the traffic 😊 whenever you go north in sydney chances are you’ll either go via the Sydney Harbour Tunnel or the Harbour bridge, depending on where you want to come out…enjoy the rest of your road trip!
Oh no!! Haha we had no idea about facing the right way, in the U.K. you can point whichever way when you park 😂😅 luckily no one said anything!
Beautiful place guys xx
If in doubt just take the whole pole off!! ❤❤❤ xxx I was just thinking try lifting it up when you did that. What a view. You were too far over on the pitch. Always a learning curve. I never like that first bit when you park up. We have an old van. Pulled bumper off exhaust fell off going over speed bump😅😅😅😅.
Yes the 2P on the sign means you can park for up to 2 hours between the hours specified on the sign 😊
Oh good 😍😅
In NSW its illegal to clamp vehicles. Cant be towed either. But fines are hefty. Sest belts, speed and red light all monitored by cameras plus roadside cars but they must showca warning sign
Oh lucky we didn’t get any 😅😅
Next time, go 11/2 hrs south down the coast. You’ll find beautiful beaches, rainforest and rivers with plenty of parking. We take for grant living here until we see it through our visitors eyes
Thank you so much for the suggestions!
Welcome to Australia guys! We just came across your channel 😍
Thanks so much! 😊
Bundaberg ginger beer! Now you've got the good stuff! Add vanilla ice cream to it - gods gift😉
Its sooo good!! Haha will have to try it
Icecream goes in first. This is the way!🤣@@2Passports1Dream
There are a lot of national parks and state forests in NSW where camping is permitted. Most of the central coast region is national park and Sydney is surrounded by national parks. Most towns low cost campsites, with and without services, and places to empty sewage.
Oh!!! Good to know 😍 Thank you!
Psst we use kilometers here mate so that will only be 5000kms
Oh wow!! 😍
Had to laugh....can we do that, (drive on the harbour bridge) we aren't too heavy? Hilarious. Enjoy your trip guys.
You also drive past my house, i live just near Manly, love it here.
Pahaha I don’t think I realised how gigantic and sturdy the bridge is 😂 such a cool experience! Thank you 😍
@2Passports1Dream Interestingly, when they built the bridge it was load tested before it opened in Feb 1932, there actually were train tacks on both sides of the bridge , now only one side, but back then they loaded the bridge up with 50 fully laden steam locomotives to see how the bridge would handle the weight....it barley moved lol
You need to go to Newtown when in Sydney not far from darling harbour. Food paradise, very happening arty centre.
You're supposed to go to Manly beach on the ferry... It's more about that journey and seeing the harbour from the water, than the destination of Manly itself.
Oh I see!! Whoops 😅
Welcome to Australia 👍 I hope you have an amazing time touring our beautiful country !!
Thank you so much 😊😊
I go over the Sydney Harbour bridge on the train fairly often, and I still grin like an idiot because it is such a cool experience and view.
Isn’t it just?? So cool 😍
You cannot park along a street on the side of oncoming traffic. You have to park on the side of the street which traffic is passing in the direction you are parked. I know you can in the UK but it's illegal in Australia. When there is line marking forbidding parking on a road, it will be along the side of the road, not between parked cars and passing traffic.
That looks like a big mobile home.
Good choice of ice cream. Best ice cream you can get in Australia.
😍😍 delicious!!
Great vlog you two enjoyed it very much from UK 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Remember to slip, slop, slap, the sun here is no joke. Palm Beach up the Northern coast is really nice but you've already driven past that. Are you planning to go up to Byron Bay and onto QLD? You can check out Newcastle, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour on the way. The south coast is a stunning drive too, which I prefer, with one of the whitest beaches ever called Hyams beach.
Unfortunately not for this trip! We will have to come back again 😍😊
And dont use your appliances, one less thing to clean, use the BBQ they provide...just clean 1st and after, one full beer on high heat will clean it
omg, we saw your van parked on Raglan St Manly. This would have been Australia day. We googled indie campers after seeing it!
😍😍😍
I'm sure you have been told but you really should do the coastal walk, great parking at Clovelly Beach and just start your walk, it's amazing
Thank you for the tip 😍
Awesome guys , Adriana got to say those pink bottoms look fantastic on you 😉
Thank you!! 😊
Keep your coles receipts for the fuel discount!
Oh oops! Thank you!
loving the content, keep up the amazing work!
Thank you 😊😍
You have to head South to jervis bay and go to the national park. Murray’s beach is fantastic
Just a heads up. You must park your vehicle in same direction as the other parked vehicles. You will be fined for it
Whoops!! Thank you for the heads up!
If you guys come back to Australia we have so many beautiful free camping spots to enjoy
Ooooh good to know!! 😍
A word of warning! In the UK you are allowed to park against the flow of traffic. In Australia, this is illegal and you will be fined. You must park with the flow of traffic.
Oh oops!! Thank you for the heads up! 😊
Yes, good point. Many years ago I did not know that until I got a ticket. The offence was not parking close enough to the gutter, as in metres away from it (think about it).
Only park in same direction as you are going..not other side of the road facing against traffic...
😅😅 oops!
I’ve got a tough question: If you have to choose between an upgraded motorhome or flights to who knows where for the next 6 months, which one would you pick?
Flights probably! Right now we are getting itchy feet to explore new places 😍😍
Me and my wife have been following your journey from the start when you meet up with paddy Doyle in chaing mai we live at the entrance Nsw enjoy our beautiful country we are travelling Asia for 12 months we’re in hoi an at the moment what a beautiful place
Oh no way!! 😍 firstly, thank you so much for sticking around! Secondly, you have a GORGEOUS place that you call home! Finally, have a brilliant trip around Asia ✨😊
I don’t think you could have parked closer to that Mazda in manly. Omg it does my head in when people park that close, with so much space in front.
Pahahah whoops 😅 didn’t quite realise the size ey? Luckily he had space behind him 😊
Part of the road rules states parallel parking must leave 1 meter clear front and back, rare to get booked for it though.
This is going to be such a cool series....can't wait 😎👍
Woooo!! Thanks 😍 can’t wait to share the next episode!