Those were yellow footed rock wallabies you saw in the rocks and they are very rare. There are only about 5000 left in South Australia so you are very lucky to have seen them! :)
Don't forget to drink plenty of water, stay in the shade most of the day, apply plenty of sunblock regularly and wear your sunhats. And wear longsleeved shirts with light, breathable fabrics. The UV rays are brutal in the Oz summer.
Take the opportunity during the night to just look up and check out the amazing stargazing the outback offers. The Milky Way is incredible viewing. You will see many satellites cruising the skies in all directions. Take care and enjoy the adventure.
Be exceedingly careful out and about in the heat. I had a friend from New Zealand almost lose consciousness with heat stroke in Melbourne during our recent hot day. We were under umbrella and tree shade, no alcohol involved. They had a bottle of cool water. Went from happily chatting to impact of heat stroke within minutes. Fortunately had very quick access to wet towels and ice then moved indoors to air conditioning.
You should lower your tyre pressures slightly on dirt roads, it helps to avoid punctures. Get a small compressor from an auto shop to assist with changing up and down.
Drop in to a pub on the odd occasion and grab a soft drink. Nothing better than a lemon squash on a really hot day. Pubs are the backbone of a country town. 😊
Hi guys, not sure how much travel you've done in the outback but just wanting to give a tip. Make sure you've got a few jerry cans of fuel with you as the petrol stations are few and far between. Also a couple boxes of water just incase you brake down. There's not a lot of traffic out there so it's good to have plenty water just incase you're waiting a while for help. Anyway, I'm sure you've probably got all that sorted but just wanted to give the tip to make sure you have a fun and safe trip. :)
That's not necessary on most roads and highways in Australia. Those rules only really apply when really going off the beaten track like the Gunbarrel Highway and some of the Developmental roads in central Australia. But the Flinders/Ayers Rock and many places like that aren't really that isolated or dangerous...even on dirt roads or tracks as they are pretty popular tourist and holiday destinations made for normal cars to reach the hot spots easily enough. My family and I used to travel all over Australia in every state (except Tassie) in first a VW Kombi camper and then some Xb and xc falcon wagons with caravans, concluding our travels with an XE falcon sedan and then a Toyota Coaster bus (only the XE had air-conditioning). My mum used to drive (with care of course) her Ford XE on dirt tracks through cattle stations and many dirt roads...in almost 20 years of travelling we never had any problems because we maintained our cars regularly. Also the majority of the roads we travelled we never carried or needed to carry anything more than a 4 litre water cooler (that always quickly got warm) or one or two 2 litre bottles...this was mainly to save money because cold drinks are expensive on the road. Usually a road sign will warn you if you enter a road or area that you need supplies.
@@bibleboy6611 Even if it's not real 'outback' it's always good to have a little more water and food than you think you'll need in arid environments like the Flinders and Gammons, especially in the hot season. Some years ago we were up that way in the Flinders and took a side track dirt road which didn't have too many visitors, esp. at that time of year on a week day. At the end of that dirt road in 38 degree heat our vehicle broke down and wasn't fixable without being towed. But we had plenty of extra water on board (at least 20 litres) and food so we weren't worried. We set up a shelter and chilled out. No mobile reception either at that time. Almost 4 hours later, someone else eventually turned up and I got a lift to the next town. We got the vehicle towed and 3 days later had it fixed.
@@sushimamba4281 I do similar. But they're kind of misrepresenting themselves banging on about going to the outback. People from overseas might see this video and believe it. I honestly don't know why they kept saying it, it's offensive.
I was competing in a swimming carnival at the Quorn pool when the canteen staff didn't plug in the pie warmer but simply put it in the sun. It worked perfectly and was an example of free solar energy.
@38:11 ...Mado: "No Friggin Way"....Mado is now officially an Aussie!!!! LOL....Watching alot of your past video/travels elsewhere (eg: Morocco - that was intense)... You 2 are so cute & funny, I'm amazed how you adapt-&-climatize to all countries/culture that you travel...I wish i had your adventurous spirit...xo
If you ever decide to visit Adelaide again, go back to Hahndorf and visit 'The Cedars'. Hans was from Germany and settled in Hahndorf. He painted The Flinders Ranges a lot and at his house they have his little old rustic caravan he used on his trips there to paint.
Stay on the wet tracks. If water is laying there, it means the ground underneath is hard. If you go around the water and off the track you risk getting bogged. especially when you haven't got a 4x4.
Australian outback is a unique experience, different and varied depending on which part of the country you are. 3 billion years allows a long time to mature. Your sun hats... bless...
just some motherly advice Madeline coming from an older lady, please wear your sunglasses so you don't squint, you'll be glad you did when you get older.
@@johnpearson7353 John I could agree with you, but that would make both of us wrong. Devonshire did not invent cream, jam or the scone. E.R II did jam then cream, that's good enough for me. Be careful John this is the sort of thing that can polarise a nation.
Unfortunately the country towns have to have the petrol shipped great distances so someone has to pay for that and usually it's the tourist who has to pay. It's not a lizard it's a Goanna. Australian cowboys are called drovers or stockman. Love your vids keep 'em coming guys......
"NO FREAKEN WAY!" Thank you Glen and Mado for showcasing so much of my hometown state of South Australia to the world. I have been following your adventures and I love every post. I think my favourite is the Flinders Rangers, because it was simply the two of you together exploring having a crack. You are an adorable fun couple and I hope you understand just how much you are appreciated & loved. #Eggs #Coffee #Matcha
You'll find the dirt roads with the corrugated bumps they smooth out a bit with a bit of speed. Not saying going fast but if you go too slow it vibrates through the vehicle and your body a lot.
The Ghan is the name of the train that travels between Adelaide to Darwin. It's a great way to see the outback in style it's often recognised as the third third best luxury train ride in the world. Great to see you in sensible sun hats :) Loving watching you both enjoy each day
Leaving citizens of Alice Springs with a bus service to Adelaide, which is ok from the outback outward bound, but dangerous from Adelaide to Alice. Narrowly avoided a sexual assault on the bus from a white guy in Dec 2018. Not great when the person was a friend of the female bus driver and a sly grog runner. Cops almost always called about fights at Pt Augusta, usually over humbugging.
Yellow footed rock wallabies in the wild! They have been endangered for a long time, but they hang on in rocky country like this. The only trouble with shade under gum trees is limbs can drop without warning, especially in windy weather. 😬 You drove right by the jewel in the crown of the Flinders - Wilpena Pound (or maybe after a hike the view of the Elder Ranges from Bridle Gap on the SW side of Wilpena Pound). Understandable I guess in the summer heat, but it's only a few Km from the motel to the central Pound. I would also mention the somewhat vigorous climb to St Mary's peak which has a stunning view, however the Adnyamathanha people do request that visitors refrain from ascending St Mary's Peak (Ngarri Mudlanha) past Tanderra Saddle (which still has incredible views) for spiritual reasons. You can loop through the central Pound & back via the saddle with a reasonable modicum of fitness.
We've just had 39 and 40 celcius here in Melbourne. Thankfully it's now cooler, but watching you two is making me feel the heat again through the tv😂. You have chosen the worst time to be in the outback, but I know you'll make the best of it. Take care and stay safe.
There is so much more to see in the Flinders Ranges. The gorges are incredible, amazing rock formations, white granite boulders and loads of emus. The houses were abandoned because back in the day supplies had to come from Adelaide by horses and bullocks and it was eventually too hard to survive there. When the settlers left they took floors, roofs, windows etc, whatever was transportable, because it was so expensive and could be used in their new homes. The old ghan railway was there originally, but later diverted. It used to go through a sheep property I stayed in and the owner gave me a small piece of the railway track to use as an anvil for making jewellery. Great souvenir. A beautiful memory in an amazing place ❤️😮
Others have probably already pointed this out, but you should avoid camping beneath Eucalyptus trees. When it's very dry, they sometimes drop branches to reduce moisture loss. The branches that they drop will sheer off near the trunk and can be very large. These larger branches are known as "widow makers", which is a clue as to why you don't want to be beneath them when they drop. And they can drop with little to no warning. Also, please don't use the American pronunciation of Emu. They are Eem-Yuse, not E-Moos.
You guys have the best videos. And this was another excellent one. Thank you. That looks so hot, dry, and harsh there. It certainly has a beauty of its own, but it's also easy to see why the majority of the Australian population lives near the coast.
Good to hear your take on the Flinders Ranges and your mis-pronunciations of our South Australian names.Iy you ever get a chance you should do the ridgetop tour at Arkaroola. Breathtaking but a bit un-nerving.
out behind the visitors centre/ railway station, a real steam train drives back and forth through the Pitchie Ritchie pass. you can get on it and check it all out when it stops... its an amazing thing to see...
@ I never ever used a fly net, but October / November they were horrendous anywhere in the Adelaide hills. Last year at Kuitpo near the mines , it got so bad , I turned back.
Be careful with just one spare tyre. If you hit bad unsealed rds and get a blown tyre you then have no spare. If a rd is bad and you blow a second your stranded. Then depending on your mobile phone carrier you may not get phone coverage. Then your stranded waiting for someone to drive by. If theyvdrive by. . So try let someone know where your heading and your expected arrival time and phone once you get there and leave. Some sort of journey management. If your left with no spare tyre you need to know where to get a new spare tyre.. There's lots of risks out there like the old Swiss cheese model . So please be careful in considering things that could go wrong before you head off on the unsealed roads in potentially extreme weather. Remember Stranded on a dirt rd in 44 degree heat with no phone coverage and minimal water could get dangerous. Keep up the great travels and I luv glens comedy lol
I have a huge gum tree on my street. I often park under it & never had a branch fall. I don't park under it strong winds. Always check for dead or broken branches
Great video, wait till you see uluru, there are no words to describe, an experience you must have, please also travel down the coast of WA its stunning , best beaches in Oz and desert, forests, etc amazing :-) your adventure has only begun!
Glen Mado ohh I love the Flinders Ranges, was last there in April 2023 and visited Quorn, Hawker and Parachilna. In Quorn did you see the grain silo evening light show? In Hawker, I remember eating lunch at the cafe it is great place. Parachilna - I stopped at the hotel there and took a squiz at the old railway station. I remember looking past the station into the bugger all that we call the outback. In Hawker, I remember seeing a sign with the local stocking rates - due to rainfall or lack thereof - that you need 4 hectares or 10 acres of land that way to support one sheep.
We were in Quorn in April and went to the silo art show with our travelling companions from WA when we were leaving at around 9pm their car wouldnt start. They were members of the WA RAC and had to ring Perth for help, who had to contact the RAC in Adelaide who then had to contact Port Augusta who then sent a guy up to Quorn 2 hours later they were on the road again believe me there is not much sign of life in Quorn at nght and it gets cold at that time of year. Lovely little town and even better when the Pitchi Ritchi railway is running there is also a nice distillery in town if you like Gin. We drove all those tracks through the gorges in the Flinders in the Jeep I am still trying to get the dust out of it - great place to explore but you have left it pretty late to be touring in the outback the flies and the heat will be challenging wherever you go out there. You should have visited the Wilpena Pound and the little town of Blinman for a coffee when you were in the Flinders NP and you wouldnt have even had to go of the tar to get to them.
FYI, Mado a wet tea towel left on the back of the neck helps with the heat. Keep up the travels and awesome videos. Glen I don’t recommend getting up close to the big red kangaroos.
I applaud you for getting out and about and following your own treks. However in this instance being the Flinders Ranges and one of the oldest and most stunning landscapes of its type in the world - from your video, you missed almost every outstanding aspect to this stark phenomena. Where you ultimately went wrong, was resisting the camping fees in Wilpena Pound an Aboriginal owned and run resort which has the bulk of the standout beauty for the lower part of the ranges where you were. In the pound the landscape is so green and lush almost it would have blown your mind. The camping fees are fairly cheap and the ancient river gums so old and huge, that along with the night sky and the ridges on the mountains and all the wild life within, you missed the best of the ranges by far. If you can ever return you should.
They also just missed one of if not the best surf beach in Australia by not drivingv15 mins past Ethel's wreck in Innes national Park. It's one of the most beautiful walks from carpark over the new walkway over dunes to probably Australia's best beach and bay at Pondalowie And they seemed to do a U turn just before. Which I found very strange but also of the fact they missed the best part byv15 mins drive and with one extra day they could have come back via Gleason landing and corny point also stunning. Just another 30 mins of planning and one day. They did same coming back via Grampians missing Mackenzie falls and the wallabies at halls gap zoo that I think mado would have luved more than anything on the whole trip. My advice for them would be a tad more planning and less rushing add a day here and there to really get the best parts.
Freezing at night in the Flinders Ranges & too hot in the day, please watch out for snakes guys. Its beautiful there but more lovely in springtime September. You guys are are the best exploring our lands.
Go to the public bar at the most popular pub in town. You don't have to drink alcohol, get a lemon squash. It's in the public bars you will meet the locals who will give you the best advice.
If you get to Moomba guys say hello to the Santos lads for me. Once you hit the road with no tarmac just be careful of bull dust holes on Strzelecki track. Guys I’m not being funny but 36 is cool up there, it’s usually 46 😆
When i was in my early teens, im 62 now, my parents used to take me to all those places in outback south australia and nsw every school holidays and i hated it because i wanted to stay home with all my friends, but now i realise how lucky i am to have been to all those places. Id love to visit them again some day but who knows?? I adore those peaceful little towns. Much prefer them to the hustle of the big cities. The australian movie called Gallipoli which was made in the early 80s was filmed around quorn and hawker.
I love the Flinders Rangers. I fell 40ft down a cliff at Barchina Gorge when I was 9 and smashed my face and collar bone, then ended up in Hawker Hospital. It's an amazing place, and it's been ever aand a day since I've been there but it's amazing. If you go past Leigh Creek, then you're starting to get into the desert. Enjoy your trip, and don't forget to climb Saint Marry's peak.
When you get to Alice Springs go to the Road Transport Museum they have a camp site there and if your there from next week you may see some activity going on at The Old Ghan side of the museum as my old man will be up there doing some railway shutting and see our NSU 58 and DH14 start up and do some work.
Wait until you see the milky way with little/zero light pollution. i did dinner under the stars at Ayers rock and was absolutely speechless with the sky. also the bunnings hats makes you a true blue aussie.
Hi Mado & Glen. I've been following your travels from day 1! Brilliant!!! Thanks so much for sharing all of your amazing Aussie travels, adventures & absolutely genuine & enjoyable content. Just a little mention..... you should hit up Bunnings for merchandise exposure & advertising while wearing their logos on your head. Just saying....😊
Enjoy yourselves but be careful out there eh. Make sure you take plenty of water, spare tyres and all that. If you want to see something unique, check out Woomera. Theres a rocket park there, since it was the place of some early experiments. I lived there as a kid and as an adult at times, its super hot, super dry and super quiet.
A very beautiful part of the country. Make sure you carry plenty of water in this county. the 'kangaroos' in the cliff caves are yellow footed rock wallabies (probably full grown as they are very much smaller than kangaroos). Did you drop into the fantastic gallery in Hawker diagonally opposite the fuel station?
I remember climbing those peaks. St Mary's peak. It was 40c on the ground and sleet and rain at the peak. You should have gone up one. Well done getting there, I'm surprised you didn't cross the nullabor (I found two dead bodies in the nullabor, crazy day that) into Esperance. Good luck.
It's not a good idea to set up in a dry creek bed. They can flood unexpectedly from rain storms that happen hundreds of kilometres away. The South Australian outback gets floods from rain in Queensland and summer is the rainy season up north. Uncomfortable nights are the norm in summer in the Outback....so are flies. 😊
Be careful in Alice Springs, Tennet Creek, Katherine, Darwin, Kununurra, Hall's Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. Be careful with your car keys and watch out for rock throwing kids. The northern parts of Australia are lawless.
Was wonderful watching your journey, brought back memories, we were there in October!! Very special part of our state, glad you enjoyed it and survived the flies 😃😂
Thats the perfect place for a four wheel drive guys! The rock wallabies arent silly, theyre keeping protected from the sun, and any predators! You really need to watch yourselves in that kind of heat...plenty of water, and protection from the sun! You two really like to live dangerously, going to Flinders during the summer!
Not the best time to see it but still a great experience. Quite safe if you stay with car and drive through the gorges as you probably did. You do need to carry quite a bit of water with you as if you break down you may need to wait for a while. 2 wheel drive is fine for that part of the country. 4 wheel drive gives higher ground clearance and is better but not overly necessary.
i recommend heading towards port lincon/coffen bay greenly mountan and greenly beach , farm beach , Ellison coffen bay national park ect ect mate there is many lovely places up there i live in a small outback town called iron knob .. thats some of the places i would be going if i had the chance
No surprise that Aussie outback heat shuts the tourist season. Your hats were a wise investment. Plenty of water needed... I have travelled the outback, but never seen the Flinders Ranges! Looking forward to this video! 🥰 M 🦘🏏😎
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Those were yellow footed rock wallabies you saw in the rocks and they are very rare. There are only about 5000 left in South Australia so you are very lucky to have seen them! :)
thanks for that, but sad to hear their decline
probably not the best idea to climb through their habitat....
Came here to say that. Was getting annoyed they were saying they were Kangaroos. 😂
@@simoneyvette72 they are obviously not Australians. How would they know? Annoyed? Good God! 🙄 Pedantic much.
@@rach6926 thank you for the advice instead of the put downs from others here..
Don't forget to drink plenty of water, stay in the shade most of the day, apply plenty of sunblock regularly and wear your sunhats. And wear longsleeved shirts with light, breathable fabrics. The UV rays are brutal in the Oz summer.
Glen, just drop into a Aussie outback pub and have a Lemon Squash mate. You don't have to drink alcohol mate.
That’s where you will find the real characters ready for a yarn
Take the opportunity during the night to just look up and check out the amazing stargazing the outback offers. The Milky Way is incredible viewing. You will see many satellites cruising the skies in all directions.
Take care and enjoy the adventure.
The skies at night are the best part of being out in the bush like that.
Help with petrol a wee bit, or if you get to Innamincka for a drink.
No one can accuse you of following the well-worn tourist trails. You've seen more of Australia than I have!
Be exceedingly careful out and about in the heat. I had a friend from New Zealand almost lose consciousness with heat stroke in Melbourne during our recent hot day. We were under umbrella and tree shade, no alcohol involved. They had a bottle of cool water. Went from happily chatting to impact of heat stroke within minutes. Fortunately had very quick access to wet towels and ice then moved indoors to air conditioning.
You should lower your tyre pressures slightly on dirt roads, it helps to avoid punctures. Get a small compressor from an auto shop to assist with changing up and down.
We learnt the hard way on william track. Coming from coober pedy pulled into williams creeck for fuel, and tyre was gone.
Drop in to a pub on the odd occasion and grab a soft drink. Nothing better than a lemon squash on a really hot day. Pubs are the backbone of a country town. 😊
Hi guys, not sure how much travel you've done in the outback but just wanting to give a tip. Make sure you've got a few jerry cans of fuel with you as the petrol stations are few and far between. Also a couple boxes of water just incase you brake down. There's not a lot of traffic out there so it's good to have plenty water just incase you're waiting a while for help. Anyway, I'm sure you've probably got all that sorted but just wanted to give the tip to make sure you have a fun and safe trip. :)
That's not necessary on most roads and highways in Australia. Those rules only really apply when really going off the beaten track like the Gunbarrel Highway and some of the Developmental roads in central Australia.
But the Flinders/Ayers Rock and many places like that aren't really that isolated or dangerous...even on dirt roads or tracks as they are pretty popular tourist and holiday destinations made for normal cars to reach the hot spots easily enough.
My family and I used to travel all over Australia in every state (except Tassie) in first a VW Kombi camper and then some Xb and xc falcon wagons with caravans, concluding our travels with an XE falcon sedan and then a Toyota Coaster bus (only the XE had air-conditioning).
My mum used to drive (with care of course) her Ford XE on dirt tracks through cattle stations and many dirt roads...in almost 20 years of travelling we never had any problems because we maintained our cars regularly. Also the majority of the roads we travelled we never carried or needed to carry anything more than a 4 litre water cooler (that always quickly got warm) or one or two 2 litre bottles...this was mainly to save money because cold drinks are expensive on the road.
Usually a road sign will warn you if you enter a road or area that you need supplies.
@@rach6926 The Flinders Ranges is not the outback. Not even close.
@@bibleboy6611 Even if it's not real 'outback' it's always good to have a little more water and food than you think you'll need in arid environments like the Flinders and Gammons, especially in the hot season.
Some years ago we were up that way in the Flinders and took a side track dirt road which didn't have too many visitors, esp. at that time of year on a week day. At the end of that dirt road in 38 degree heat our vehicle broke down and wasn't fixable without being towed. But we had plenty of extra water on board (at least 20 litres) and food so we weren't worried.
We set up a shelter and chilled out. No mobile reception either at that time. Almost 4 hours later, someone else eventually turned up and I got a lift to the next town. We got the vehicle towed and 3 days later had it fixed.
@@sushimamba4281 I do similar.
But they're kind of misrepresenting themselves banging on about going to the outback. People from overseas might see this video and believe it. I honestly don't know why they kept saying it, it's offensive.
@@bibleboy6611 180 km north to Leigh Creek, where the outback can be considered to begin.
I was competing in a swimming carnival at the Quorn pool when the canteen staff didn't plug in the pie warmer but simply put it in the sun. It worked perfectly and was an example of free solar energy.
@38:11 ...Mado: "No Friggin Way"....Mado is now officially an Aussie!!!! LOL....Watching alot of your past video/travels elsewhere (eg: Morocco - that was intense)... You 2 are so cute & funny, I'm amazed how you adapt-&-climatize to all countries/culture that you travel...I wish i had your adventurous spirit...xo
If you ever decide to visit Adelaide again, go back to Hahndorf and visit 'The Cedars'. Hans was from Germany and settled in Hahndorf. He painted The Flinders Ranges a lot and at his house they have his little old rustic caravan he used on his trips there to paint.
They are Rock Wallabies living in the rocks on the cliff. They are smaller than Kangaroos.
Yellow footed Rock Wallabies and probably not the best idea to climb through their habitat...
Oh and you can get beautiful quandong tarts in Quorn in season. (Quandong Aus native fruit).
Stay on the wet tracks. If water is laying there, it means the ground underneath is hard. If you go around the water and off the track you risk getting bogged. especially when you haven't got a 4x4.
Australian outback is a unique experience, different and varied depending on which part of the country you are. 3 billion years allows a long time to mature. Your sun hats... bless...
Jam then cream. This is very important.
Wrong, the Devonshire way is the best. She knows how to do it properly.
just some motherly advice Madeline coming from an older lady, please wear your sunglasses so you don't squint, you'll be glad you did when you get older.
@@johnpearson7353 John I could agree with you, but that would make both of us wrong. Devonshire did not invent cream, jam or the scone. E.R II did jam then cream, that's good enough for me. Be careful John this is the sort of thing that can polarise a nation.
Mado the jam goes on the scone first it makes it easier to spread the jam with a big dollop of cream on top .Yummy
Here is a little contribution from me for supporting Aussie businesses out there. Love your content as always.
Unfortunately the country towns have to have the petrol shipped great distances so someone has to pay for that and usually it's the tourist who has to pay. It's not a lizard it's a Goanna. Australian cowboys are called drovers or stockman. Love your vids keep 'em coming guys......
"NO FREAKEN WAY!"
Thank you Glen and Mado for showcasing so much of my hometown state of South Australia to the world. I have been following your adventures and I love every post. I think my favourite is the Flinders Rangers, because it was simply the two of you together exploring having a crack. You are an adorable fun couple and I hope you understand just how much you are appreciated & loved.
#Eggs #Coffee #Matcha
Hot regions really bring out the essence in the body. It's the struggle to keep cool though during the heat. Swimming then is magical.
You'll find the dirt roads with the corrugated bumps they smooth out a bit with a bit of speed. Not saying going fast but if you go too slow it vibrates through the vehicle and your body a lot.
The Ghan is the name of the train that travels between Adelaide to Darwin. It's a great way to see the outback in style it's often recognised as the third third best luxury train ride in the world. Great to see you in sensible sun hats :) Loving watching you both enjoy each day
Leaving citizens of Alice Springs with a bus service to Adelaide, which is ok from the outback outward bound, but dangerous from Adelaide to Alice. Narrowly avoided a sexual assault on the bus from a white guy in Dec 2018. Not great when the person was a friend of the female bus driver and a sly grog runner. Cops almost always called about fights at Pt Augusta, usually over humbugging.
Yellow footed rock wallabies in the wild! They have been endangered for a long time, but they hang on in rocky country like this.
The only trouble with shade under gum trees is limbs can drop without warning, especially in windy weather. 😬
You drove right by the jewel in the crown of the Flinders - Wilpena Pound (or maybe after a hike the view of the Elder Ranges from Bridle Gap on the SW side of Wilpena Pound). Understandable I guess in the summer heat, but it's only a few Km from the motel to the central Pound.
I would also mention the somewhat vigorous climb to St Mary's peak which has a stunning view, however the Adnyamathanha people do request that visitors refrain from ascending St Mary's Peak (Ngarri Mudlanha) past Tanderra Saddle (which still has incredible views) for spiritual reasons. You can loop through the central Pound & back via the saddle with a reasonable modicum of fitness.
Sadly you missed the beautiful wild flowers of the Flinders Rangers. In season they’re awesome.
There's no rules but most people would put a layer of jam first then a nice big blob of cream on top
It is good fun watching you, from an Irish Australian!
Cowboys in Australia are called Jackaroos and Jillaroos
We drove our motor home through that area, a couple of years ago. Loved it.....winter time
We've just had 39 and 40 celcius here in Melbourne. Thankfully it's now cooler, but watching you two is making me feel the heat again through the tv😂. You have chosen the worst time to be in the outback, but I know you'll make the best of it. Take care and stay safe.
36 in summer? Mild!
There is so much more to see in the Flinders Ranges. The gorges are incredible, amazing rock formations, white granite boulders and loads of emus. The houses were abandoned because back in the day supplies had to come from Adelaide by horses and bullocks and it was eventually too hard to survive there. When the settlers left they took floors, roofs, windows etc, whatever was transportable, because it was so expensive and could be used in their new homes. The old ghan railway was there originally, but later diverted. It used to go through a sheep property I stayed in and the owner gave me a small piece of the railway track to use as an anvil for making jewellery. Great souvenir. A beautiful memory in an amazing place ❤️😮
Hey guys, for the bugs, couple citronella candles (bunnings / Kmart) and a can of Bushmans spray from the supermarket to spray on yourself.
Love that country, Quorn, Pichi Richi Pass, Warren Gorge, Buckaringa Gorge and Wilpena Pound, all special Adyamathna country.
Others have probably already pointed this out, but you should avoid camping beneath Eucalyptus trees. When it's very dry, they sometimes drop branches to reduce moisture loss. The branches that they drop will sheer off near the trunk and can be very large. These larger branches are known as "widow makers", which is a clue as to why you don't want to be beneath them when they drop. And they can drop with little to no warning.
Also, please don't use the American pronunciation of Emu. They are Eem-Yuse, not E-Moos.
You guys have the best videos. And this was another excellent one. Thank you.
That looks so hot, dry, and harsh there. It certainly has a beauty of its own, but it's also easy to see why the majority of the Australian population lives near the coast.
Glen your t-shirt would say "lovin the vibes!"
Guys are couple of wet towels & 12V fans & you'll sleep really well. Keep lights off as much as possible....that attracts the insects.
Safe travels.
Awesome to see, Remind's me of one of those old quiet town's, In the South Island of New Zealand. Look forward to seeing more. :)
Good to hear your take on the Flinders Ranges and your mis-pronunciations of our South Australian names.Iy you ever get a chance you should do the ridgetop tour at Arkaroola. Breathtaking but a bit un-nerving.
I see you are keeping an eye on the weather reports, good idea.
out behind the visitors centre/ railway station, a real steam train drives back and forth through the Pitchie Ritchie pass. you can get on it and check it all out when it stops... its an amazing thing to see...
Definitely jam, then cream on a scone. And, in Australia, scone rhymes with gone, not bone.
Your tent looks very very good Glen and Maddo.
Please, please , please. Never venture into the outback without LOTS of WATER. People die out there really fast.
Yeah... It's not something we want to end up seeing in your vlog
And if remote and your car breaks down, stay with it. Easier to find from air.
@@stephaniebell4272 Fortunately for them, they didn't go anywhere near the outback.
At least you have the fly net. The flys have been bad lately
your right about that! lol
September last year they were horrific on the Yorke Peninsula. One day there were next to none and then the next day they were everywhere
@ I never ever used a fly net, but October / November they were horrendous anywhere in the Adelaide hills. Last year at Kuitpo near the mines , it got so bad , I turned back.
Be careful with just one spare tyre. If you hit bad unsealed rds and get a blown tyre you then have no spare. If a rd is bad and you blow a second your stranded. Then depending on your mobile phone carrier you may not get phone coverage. Then your stranded waiting for someone to drive by. If theyvdrive by. . So try let someone know where your heading and your expected arrival time and phone once you get there and leave. Some sort of journey management. If your left with no spare tyre you need to know where to get a new spare tyre.. There's lots of risks out there like the old Swiss cheese model . So please be careful in considering things that could go wrong before you head off on the unsealed roads in potentially extreme weather. Remember Stranded on a dirt rd in 44 degree heat with no phone coverage and minimal water could get dangerous. Keep up the great travels and I luv glens comedy lol
Do not camp under eucalyptus trees!!
Its an acceptable small Tree.
I have a huge gum tree on my street. I often park under it & never had a branch fall. I don't park under it strong winds. Always check for dead or broken branches
@kevinhumphreys1016 tell that to my 5.7 statesman comp
And the council won't take blame
Drop bears will have your face off
Great video, wait till you see uluru, there are no words to describe, an experience you must have, please also travel down the coast of WA its stunning , best beaches in Oz and desert, forests, etc amazing :-) your adventure has only begun!
Glen Mado ohh I love the Flinders Ranges, was last there in April 2023 and visited Quorn, Hawker and Parachilna.
In Quorn did you see the grain silo evening light show?
In Hawker, I remember eating lunch at the cafe it is great place.
Parachilna - I stopped at the hotel there and took a squiz at the old railway station. I remember looking past the station into the bugger all that we call the outback.
In Hawker, I remember seeing a sign with the local stocking rates - due to rainfall or lack thereof - that you need 4 hectares or 10 acres of land that way to support one sheep.
Did you miss the main attraction in the Flinders Ranges. The main reason people go there is to see spectacular Wilpena Pound.
Keep plenty of water and rehydrate in your vehicle. And always have proper comms (satellite, PLB), if you get outside of mobile phone range.
Glen and Mado
Keep sourcing info from the locals .
Do's and Don'ts of the outback.❤
We were in Quorn in April and went to the silo art show with our travelling companions from WA when we were leaving at around 9pm their car wouldnt start. They were members of the WA RAC and had to ring Perth for help, who had to contact the RAC in Adelaide who then had to contact Port Augusta who then sent a guy up to Quorn 2 hours later they were on the road again believe me there is not much sign of life in Quorn at nght and it gets cold at that time of year. Lovely little town and even better when the Pitchi Ritchi railway is running there is also a nice distillery in town if you like Gin. We drove all those tracks through the gorges in the Flinders in the Jeep I am still trying to get the dust out of it - great place to explore but you have left it pretty late to be touring in the outback the flies and the heat will be challenging wherever you go out there. You should have visited the Wilpena Pound and the little town of Blinman for a coffee when you were in the Flinders NP and you wouldnt have even had to go of the tar to get to them.
Parachilna gorge is lovely. I've camped there some years ago. A bit rocky but worth it.
I would only need to watch for 5 seconds to recognise “The Flinders” Enjoy Paradise guys. 😎💕💕
Hahaha guys love the Ai train and Glen's dancing in desert :P
Oh the bunnings hats ❤, thats awesome!
FYI, Mado a wet tea towel left on the back of the neck helps with the heat. Keep up the travels and awesome videos.
Glen I don’t recommend getting up close to the big red kangaroos.
I applaud you for getting out and about and following your own treks. However in this instance being the Flinders Ranges and one of the oldest and most stunning landscapes of its type in the world - from your video, you missed almost every outstanding aspect to this stark phenomena.
Where you ultimately went wrong, was resisting the camping fees in Wilpena Pound an Aboriginal owned and run resort which has the bulk of the standout beauty for the lower part of the ranges where you were.
In the pound the landscape is so green and lush almost it would have blown your mind.
The camping fees are fairly cheap and the ancient river gums so old and huge, that along with the night sky and the ridges on the mountains and all the wild life within, you missed the best of the ranges by far.
If you can ever return you should.
They also just missed one of if not the best surf beach in Australia by not drivingv15 mins past Ethel's wreck in Innes national Park. It's one of the most beautiful walks from carpark over the new walkway over dunes to probably Australia's best beach and bay at Pondalowie And they seemed to do a U turn just before. Which I found very strange but also of the fact they missed the best part byv15 mins drive and with one extra day they could have come back via Gleason landing and corny point also stunning. Just another 30 mins of planning and one day. They did same coming back via Grampians missing Mackenzie falls and the wallabies at halls gap zoo that I think mado would have luved more than anything on the whole trip. My advice for them would be a tad more planning and less rushing add a day here and there to really get the best parts.
Another great episode from you two. Yes, have plenty of water on hand in those areas, very demanding in the heat. Take care.
Love that tent 👏👍
Who ,goes there mid summer? Too hot. It’s so beautiful spring/winter.
Or in Autumn is probably the best time.
Freezing at night in the Flinders Ranges & too hot in the day, please watch out for snakes guys. Its beautiful there but more lovely in springtime September. You guys are are the best exploring our lands.
Go to the public bar at the most popular pub in town. You don't have to drink alcohol, get a lemon squash. It's in the public bars you will meet the locals who will give you the best advice.
You have ended up being a great couple of Aussies, well done !
If you get to Moomba guys say hello to the Santos lads for me. Once you hit the road with no tarmac just be careful of bull dust holes on Strzelecki track.
Guys I’m not being funny but 36 is cool up there, it’s usually 46 😆
I’d say those were rock wallabies.
Get yourselves over to Port Lincoln for the shark cage diving, then head up to Lake Bonney and Barmera😊
I was there with my family in winter. Weather was nice and everything was more green. Fantastic place is there Wilpena Pound. Highly recommend
In Melbourne last weekend it was 37 and 38c it was very hot,hope you get used to the heat.
When i was in my early teens, im 62 now, my parents used to take me to all those places in outback south australia and nsw every school holidays and i hated it because i wanted to stay home with all my friends, but now i realise how lucky i am to have been to all those places. Id love to visit them again some day but who knows?? I adore those peaceful little towns. Much prefer them to the hustle of the big cities. The australian movie called Gallipoli which was made in the early 80s was filmed around quorn and hawker.
I love the Flinders Rangers. I fell 40ft down a cliff at Barchina Gorge when I was 9 and smashed my face and collar bone, then ended up in Hawker Hospital. It's an amazing place, and it's been ever aand a day since I've been there but it's amazing. If you go past Leigh Creek, then you're starting to get into the desert. Enjoy your trip, and don't forget to climb Saint Marry's peak.
When you get to Alice Springs go to the Road Transport Museum they have a camp site there and if your there from next week you may see some activity going on at The Old Ghan side of the museum as my old man will be up there doing some railway shutting and see our NSU 58 and DH14 start up and do some work.
Wait until you see the milky way with little/zero light pollution. i did dinner under the stars at Ayers rock and was absolutely speechless with the sky. also the bunnings hats makes you a true blue aussie.
Hotel = pub and accommodation. Motel = accommodation only.
Hi Mado & Glen. I've been following your travels from day 1! Brilliant!!! Thanks so much for sharing all of your amazing Aussie travels, adventures & absolutely genuine & enjoyable content. Just a little mention..... you should hit up Bunnings for merchandise exposure & advertising while wearing their logos on your head. Just saying....😊
Enjoy yourselves but be careful out there eh. Make sure you take plenty of water, spare tyres and all that. If you want to see something unique, check out Woomera. Theres a rocket park there, since it was the place of some early experiments. I lived there as a kid and as an adult at times, its super hot, super dry and super quiet.
35:15... That sounds like you're going to have a tough time travelling north from now on.
Take real good care
A very beautiful part of the country. Make sure you carry plenty of water in this county. the 'kangaroos' in the cliff caves are yellow footed rock wallabies (probably full grown as they are very much smaller than kangaroos). Did you drop into the fantastic gallery in Hawker diagonally opposite the fuel station?
I remember climbing those peaks. St Mary's peak. It was 40c on the ground and sleet and rain at the peak. You should have gone up one. Well done getting there, I'm surprised you didn't cross the nullabor (I found two dead bodies in the nullabor, crazy day that) into Esperance. Good luck.
Like Uluru no longer allowed to climb St Mary's peak
@MarkSchwartzkopff-lz2ow really? F that. I would definitely be ignoring that, luckily did it in 2010 🤣
Cheese and bacon scones with real butter
Yess, or lots of real butter and some.vegemite, yum
It's not a good idea to set up in a dry creek bed. They can flood unexpectedly from rain storms that happen hundreds of kilometres away. The South Australian outback gets floods from rain in Queensland and summer is the rainy season up north. Uncomfortable nights are the norm in summer in the Outback....so are flies. 😊
Be careful in Alice Springs, Tennet Creek, Katherine, Darwin, Kununurra, Hall's Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. Be careful with your car keys and watch out for rock throwing kids. The northern parts of Australia are lawless.
Was wonderful watching your journey, brought back memories, we were there in October!! Very special part of our state, glad you enjoyed it and survived the flies 😃😂
It was amazing, surviving those flies was a real challenge! 😂
Thats the perfect place for a four wheel drive guys! The rock wallabies arent silly, theyre keeping protected from the sun, and any predators! You really need to watch yourselves in that kind of heat...plenty of water, and protection from the sun! You two really like to live dangerously, going to Flinders during the summer!
Not the best time to see it but still a great experience. Quite safe if you stay with car and drive through the gorges as you probably did. You do need to carry quite a bit of water with you as if you break down you may need to wait for a while. 2 wheel drive is fine for that part of the country. 4 wheel drive gives higher ground clearance and is better but not overly necessary.
Creeping west, getting warmer and dryer ;)
No Friggin Way 😂 coffee time 😎
They are Rock Wallabies.
We also have Tree Kangaroos.
Pademelons, Walleroos, potteroos and many others. Bandicoots, quolls, etc.
Sorry if I missed in any previous videos! If I were to do this solo ( I have a simulator set-up to your Rav), what would be a good weekly budget?
i recommend heading towards port lincon/coffen bay greenly mountan and greenly beach , farm beach , Ellison coffen bay national park ect ect mate there is many lovely places up there i live in a small outback town called iron knob .. thats some of the places i would be going if i had the chance
Luckily you weren’t there when the real hot weather hits. 35/36 isn’t that bad. 44/45 degrees , now that a bit too hot.
No surprise that Aussie outback heat shuts the tourist season. Your hats were a wise investment. Plenty of water needed...
I have travelled the outback, but never seen the Flinders Ranges! Looking forward to this video! 🥰
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Hey, I did a comment a few months ago where I suggested you get wide brim hats and stop wearing black lycra and go to cotton t-shirts.
Was I right?
Don't forget to checkout the museum in Hawker
I was just thinking that car of yours is doing bloody well out there.
Normal cars fine for the roads in that part of the Flinders.