AUSTRALIA'S WORST "THING"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Tia & Cheveyo
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The contrast between Tia’s excitement and Cheveyo’s….uh….disbelief? Disappointment? Is seriously the best 😂😂
Cheveyo is really laughing loud inside!! Go Tia go!! I know he just thinks you are so adorable, sure it is one of the things he loves about you!! 😂 random humor and the excitement of it. Love it!!!! Love ya much and miss you
maybe Cheveyo is nursing a big potato :(
I’m with Cheveyo.
It's cute and funny. Awesome couple ❤
Fun fact, the lake you drove past at 1:58 is called Lake George and is typically almost empty (you wouldn't have seen water from the road at all, even though it's so massive!), but due to large amounts of rain in recent years it has filled up again. It's normally sheep paddocks!
You do know it’s an inland tidal lake? It fills and empties every so many years.
@@abbie1071 Due to a drought in 2002 it dried out and stayed that way for 14 years. The "typically" is in the human timescale and not the geological time scale. I also don't know what you mean by inland tidal lake? An endorheic lake?
It never used to be empty, when I was a kid it was fabled to be fed by a natural spring and we were always told it would never be empty. It was a water skiing haven for years. Then the droughts killed it. I was so excited when I finally saw water in it again.
@@abbie1071 I was wondering as a Dutchman, why haven't the Australians decided to dam Lake George and use it for irrigation with crops or as an abundant water source during periods of drought?
@@victorsamsung2921 because it’s a tidal salt water lake. Would kill the crops.
Tia’s enthusiasm and energy is contagious. Lol.
It’s fantastic that you are showing people more of Australia than most tourists would probably miss out on….. an absolute crack up showing the BIG things …. Really amusing….. this country is such a contrast….. I’m glad your exploring so much of it…..plenty more to see….great work.
they are showing stuff most australians don't know about (I'm one of them!). it really is great
You havnt lived if you havnt seen the big potato, just skip across the street head north 100m and there is a brilliant pub. Its awsome, dont ask about the money on the roof or you have to buy the bar a beer.
As always, you know Tia is excited when she calls her own "Tia For Scale"... 🤣🤣🤣
Tia your laughter is so contagious… especially in contrast to Cheveyo’s face when he saw the “Big Potato”. Priceless! 😂
I love that Tia loves the Australian big things, and find her hilarity hilarious.
To bad they didn't stop at Glenrowan and see the giant Ned Kelly.
@@petermcculloch4933 Too bad that the Big Little Ayers' Rock at Leyland Brothers' World no longer exists. It was the tackiest and most grotesque of the lot, especially after the new owners cut out the bottom of it and put in shopfronts.
They should’ve taken a look at the big powerful owl in Canberra
Goulburn, the home of the big Merino, is also Australia's oldest inland city. Full of beautiful old buildings.
We were in Goulburn a few days ago (for CT scans, and lunch). Nice town, love the courthouse and railway station.
vote for AUSTRALIA'S best tour guide - Tia !!!!!!
I'm in favour of this vote
Yes she is brillant 😃
I'm a Canberra local, and have to say that Tia's excitement to the 'big' things in this video was totally infectious - made me laugh. She's awesome!! 😀
Mmmmm, & the Big Poop-tato in Robertson !
Take in as many of the 'Big Things' as you can Chev. As they say, happy wife, happy life...
I’m resigned to it 😂
both are so chilled and grinny that says Cheveyo gave a repeat big banana viewing!
This has to be a classic episode. I had to stop eating lunch because I was laughing so much. Can't wait for the next one.
Tia's satisfied grin after the Big Merino was classic!😅 Post edit: "You feel like potatoes?".....I'm pissing myself laughing. Hilarious!
Golden Retriever is her patronus
The Big Pineapple in Queensland is actually heritage-listed. The Big Banana comes before that in Coff's Harbour, NSW. And it's a "thing" for people do serious road trips to see all of the 'big' things.
And the big prawn at Ballina......
They have just repainted the big prawn 🦐 just in time for them to see…….hopefully they will go there, they should? Fingers crossed 🤞
I think Cheveyo gave her a viewing of the big banana the night before, the chill attitude and big morning grins says it all, from a fellow long-married couple global traveller. Best way to destress in a foreign country.
There is also a Big Lobster I know.
I love you guys! Found you through a reactor doing Australia reactions & I’m so glad. You’re making me want to jump in the car and just see my own country. I love your excitement, it’s contagious- Tia!
Tia’s enthusiasm is fantastic 😂
So excited she called Tia for scale herself. 😊
I know someone who wrote a university (college) thesis on Australia's big things - she even did a road trip with her future in-laws to see a bunch of them 🤣
Fantastic video , you two are so delightful. Thanks for showing us our own country in the most positive way. Safe travels, can’t wait for the next one ❤️❤️
Nice vid’. I’ve been out of Oz for 17 years now so this was a nice reminder of “my” country. “Australians don’t take things too seriously;” I think that statement really captures the heart of true Aussies. Thanks for sharing😎
The Big Merino made it, as Australias only representative, in a video I recently watched about the world biggest statues (without their bases).
Tias laughter about the big poop, oops potato, was really infectious. Thanks for that 😂
Y'all are so cute, I hope your channel blows up! Thanks for showing Australia in such good light 🥰
Almost every thing you have showcased is something I have seen for myself, and coupled with Tia's enthusiasm, you guys make me (in equal proportions), both laugh and cry. I love seeing my country through your eyes; and after 3 months of truly experiencing and showcasing my country, I wish that you could be offered "Honorary Citizenship". Keep up the great work, and thanks for making me smile till it hurts. BTW, I live in Canberra, so thanks for that episode as well.
Love the frequency of your uploads! Thanks for another great vid 👌
I have to agree, this was the greatest video! I was crying with laughter at Tia 😂
Hilarious😂
Great to see you both laughing and enjoying your time here. In Sydney grab some Laksa from Malay Chinese noodle Bar, they have been operating for over 35 years. There is the Coogee to Bondi walk that you can extend further to Watson's Bay. Have fun! 😊
"Malaysian" food is Sumatran food. There is nothing original about the derivative fugitives of Ma-lame-sia. Even Malay is an Indonesian gazetted ethnic group and language (textbooks are printed for it by Indonesian Dept Education (all local languages are mandatory for that language's area primary school curriculuum so the 300+ languages remain alive)) Indonesian- a kingdom called Melayu 20km from modern Jambi. Sumatra has millions more real Malays than Malaysia (12-14million- the 50% remainder are Chinese and Tamils). Malaysia was the opposite ports for the two Strait of Malacca kingdoms (based in Sumatra) of Deli and Riau-Johor (Johor was ceded to the British, Netherlands Indies got Batam and surrounding islands).
The Malaysian sultans were fugitive traitor bastards of concubines from Javanese kings, as was Singapura alias Temasek. Notice modern Singapore has zero archaeological parks of the ruined palaces and fortifications the British originally surveyed. Lee Kwan Yew had it all ripped up so his narrative of Chinese supremacy would not be challenged by obviously ancient Indonesian brickwork and stonework (look up Trowulan)- thats the remnants of part of the massive medieval city bigger than Angkor, that was capital of pre colonial Java Kingdom (larger than modern Indonesia it bordered Siam and Kampuchea (Cambodia)). Balinese nobility are Javanese- their Hindu iconography is identical to all the candi (temples) ruins in Java, especially Borobudur and Prambenan and the always been Hindu never harassed Tengger people's Pura Luhur temple on Mt Bromo. There is 4000 years of history north if Australia, even your Aborigines know this, they travelled through.
My very good child hood friend moved to this town and I showed him this video and we both laughed our heads off. Love it.
The Big Potato
Built in 1977 by local potato grower Jim Mauger, the Big Potato sits off the Illawarra Highway. It was modelled on the Sebago potato and is approximately ten metres long and four metres wide. The structure was originally meant to house a Potato Information Centre but rising costs proved an obstacle. Recently the locals of Robertson have worked together to turn the surrounding land into a park.
Best video ever because of the big things! Pffft Cheveyo big stuff is what we wanna see! I love how excited Tia gets for them haha.
If only we had the Big Coffee,that would get Cheveyo excited 👍
Tia is pretty much the best and most joyous thing on the internet. Thanks for all your great videos!
I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with Cheveyo's commitment and dedication to wearing thongs almost everywhere, just like a true Australian🩴
Yeah even in winter. 😂
Haha yes I was thinking the same thing!
I am totally down with this big things tour. I was crying laughing almost as much as Tia 😂
You guys are the funniest tourists in Australia! 😃👍👍👍
Love this. Just discovered you guys and I think you are now my favourite reviewers of all things Aussie. I though only fellow Aussies could love our BIG THINGS!
Tia’s excitement makes me so happy!
Can’t wait until you get to the giant prawn in WA. And there’s another giant ram in WA too.
this was funny to watch! Fellow Aussie here, my hubby is from NSW and woolongong to sydney is his old stomping ground, he got a laugh from your reaction to the big potato! We agree, it does not look like a potato! About to watch your Cairns video which is my stomping ground, the whole of far north QLD up to the Atherton Tablelands, hope you come up to the Tablelands, you'll love seeing the picteresque countryside, safe travels
Referring to nsw as jurrasic is apt - don’t forget, in a small grove in a hidden location near the blue mountains, the Wollemi pine was recently discovered: read about it!
You've done a awesome job of showing Australia. Very well put together.
Best video so far. I was in stitches. More "big things" please!
Great video.Gotta love the big potato 🥔 Robertson is also famous for talking pigs & animals. It’s where the movie “Babe”was filmed. 👍
Your videos are the best advertisement for Australia I have seen for ages. As a 'local', I have seen most of what you have (so far) and heaps more (that you will hopefully see) and yet you make it look almost new. Thank you.
You guys are great. I love your infectious enthusiasm. I live in Canberra (although I'm not a native) and I completely lost it at both of your reactions to the Big Potato. It is ludicrous isn't it. But absolutely hilarious at the same time. "Are there fries?"...Very funny.
Don't forget the Giant Prawn in Ballina.
You’re both fabulously entertaining! Thank you for all the info and many laughs!!! We’re traveling soon to Sydney then to Whitsunday from home in the PA Poconos.
Great video thanks. The big potato was ridiculed when it was built and I think up for sale atm.?? You might remember Robertson was also known the location for the movie 'Babe'
Wow... let's see more big things!! You will see the Big Coathanger - that's what we call the Sydney Harbor Bridge 🙂
What a shame you didn't see Tassie .... It is glorious. I'm not biased- I actually live in Melbourne and am originally from South Australia.
Yes. So different to the rest of Australia and some of the best hiking in the country.
Love Tia’s excitement for the Big Things
Another fantastic video. Tia is a bundle of energy. Australian merinos were important to this country. Wool was the biggest earner for us for years. Till the1980.s we would not export rams, now most countries have Australian merinos. Not sure about that big tu--- I mean spud though.
Your videos are awesome. They make me fall in love with my country all over again. Well done. You seriously need to visit Tasmania ( Tassie as we Aussie’s call it) . Im a Melbourne boy but I went to Tassie a month back and it’s absolutely beautiful.
I have to say it's pretty surreal seeing you guys on the Sea Cliff Bridge!!! It's right near where I grew up!!! That mountain road you drove called Macquarie Pass is one of the worst roads in the area, well done!
This is officially our fav vlog you’ve ever made! Can’t stop laughing!!!
Definitely the funniest episode yet. 😂 The big turd just cracked me up 🤣
Lovely country you passed through. There used to be a great mountain bike trail that started in Fitzroy Falls, went down the Western side, dropped into the valley and finished in Kangaroo Valley township. Not sure if it's still open but worthy. Apart from the big t__d, Robertson is a beautiful little town. Great vid and infectious enthusiasm! Cheers from Sydney - Dave
omg what a great idea for a series, 'tricking my partner to see 100 huge australian things' i'd watch all 100 episodes.
Hahaha, The Diplomat, that's an old Hotel, glad they put on good food, so they should. The Big Ram, you missed the best photo opportunity, should have gone around the back of him, he's intact, lol. Great footage of the Falls. Dolmades are my hubbys and my favs, goes great with a bottle of sav blac or a merlot. can also buy the tins in Woolies.
Only about 30 years ago there was the Big Pavlova in Murulan near Goulburn, but it's not there any longer, I think.
Oh the big spud, right...... The Southern Highlands is very pretty and down to the Illawara. Nic footage, glad you're having fun.
you missed one in the Snowy Mountains -- the Big Trout at Adaminaby
Tia is the best! 😆
The best video I've seen all day!! 😂 Love how Tia is fascinated by all the big things in Oz 👌
The Big Merino is top item of the second tier of Big Things. The ones you absolutely must see are the Big Banana and Big Pineapple.
Lake George with water in it - well done!
Also FYI, the Big Merino used to be further down the road - it was moved.
Hi guys, I live in Melbourne (northeatsern suburbs, near the Yarra Valley) and I have friends who live near Robertson. I have ridden my motorcycyle all through that area and the scenery is amazing. Been to the Big Ram many times and the falls you visited once. There’s an incredibly beautiful valley that you would have driven past, called Kangaroo Valley, it’s completely asurrounded by mountains, but it’s one of the most stunning places up that way. The winding road you went down is one I’ve ridden a number of times and the corners are the best part (for a Bike anyway).
You mentined snow in the Australian Alps and I learned a few years ago that apparently more snow falls there every year than on the European Alps, which is kinda mind blowin’ to me. I grew up in New Zealand and travelled the whole country from top to bottom, side to side, back in the late 70’s by motorbike, so I’ve been blessed to be able to see some stunning scenery. I have to say that whilst NZ is spectacular, the sceneary in Australia is also pretty awesome. The differences are hard to define, but both countries are simple stunning place to live in and travel through.
I love the Victorian high country and the NSW high country that borders it is easily just as beautiful. We are so lucky to have so much beauty around us. Cities are okay, but give me the country every day. Love your obvious enjoyment of Australia in your videos! Kudos especially for your attending the Melbourne ANZAC Day dawn service too!
Love Tia's energy ❤ thank you , Canberra has a lot hidden gems.
Dang you guys are the best! Loved this episode and I now appoint you as 'honorary Australians'!
Those houses you pointed out around Tamarama, Gordon's bay, Coogee, with water views, are upwards of $10 million.
Love the video. Love the sense of humour. Enjoy Sydney.
Anatomically correct ram as well! Well done Tia...love ya work...🤣
"The big merino" - great!
You should come over to New Zealand to see what we've got here!
The "big carrot" in Ohakune - I kid you not!
The "big L&P bottle" in Paeroa - "L&P" is "Lemon and Paeroa", a soft-drink ("soda") originally from Paeroa.
Lots of other stuff too.......... :)
I live about 15 minutes from Robertson, the big turd is pretty iconic around here! Glad you guys had a good laugh about it 😂
Make sure you don't miss out on Tasmania. It's the most unique part of Australia
Cmon everywhere in Australia is unique, don't kid yourself.
it was mentioned in a previous video that the costs of getting to tasmania with blueberry was just was too much for this trip and they are now in sydney and heading north, it surely just means they have to come back again!
@@wrangazz I had a look up how much it cost to travel to Tassie by Spirit of Tasmania vessel and surprised to find out how much it has gone up in cost to take your car over and yourself. It now starts at $200 each adult and $129 for a car. The other surprise I was not aware of is it now does not leave from Melbourne, but from Geelong which not ideal as that is an extra cost in itself to travel by car down to Geelong. I will certainly do it as I like to have my own car in Tasmania which I did the last time I visitied about 15 years ago but it does seem a lot more expensive to do it now.
$658 return without a cabin is a lot more than I remember it costing in relative terms to last time I did it.
Haven’t yet seen the new Geelong terminal but I’ve heard it’s good. The bookings for the Spirit in peak seasons are insane now, so plan ahead.
Oh no! You missed Kangaroo Valley were 100’s of wild wombats come out of the forest at dusk
This was Awesome!!! I loved the excitement for a Potato. Cheveyo for scale. ❤
Very proud Aussie to see your experience and show casing Australia through your eyes. Love you work!
Canberra is an easy city to drive because it's our first city planned before it was built.
The circular street structure was genius and just worked from the get-go
You've missed the "Big Submarine" in Holbrook on the Hume Highway in NSW. It does look so weird ...
The "Big Penguin" in Penguin in Tasmania is another "MUST". No roadtrip in Australia without the "Big Koala" in Dadswell Bridge on the Western Highway at the Grampians/Gariwerds in Victoria.
this video is wild. the contrasting reactions are utter gold. so pleased you’re seeing the australia i have seen. ❤
Areived to Sydney just in time as the vivid light festival in the city is ending in about a week, its always a spectacular sight as long as you can handle massive crowds. I also recommend catching the train whenever you can due to Sydney being the most tolled city in the world. Circular Quay and Central station are two places i recommend checking out as well as the busiest train station in australia and the best view from a train station probably around the world. Dont forget to go check out the blue mountains and the three sisters at katoomba and even bathurst before heading further up the coast
A couple of years ago, I parked at the back of the Big Merino, and only after I parked, did I realized his 50 ton..um... Two-Pack... was teabagging my car :)
Probably my fave OPW vid to date ..for several reasons. Thanks for taking us all on a memorable trip.
Just found your channel and it’s crazy seeing you go past my home (Wollongong) hope yous continue to enjoy Australia!!
Absolutely love this episode. TIA you are awesome and crack me up ❤
lol, that potato was hilarious, you can see why it's the worst big thing.
How is your driving going?Are you comfortable with the left hand side of the road or do you still need to think about it?And what about traffic infringement cameras?Do you think they work as intended?
Ah Goulburn. What an experience! If you have the chance, drive to Armidale and then to the coast at Coffs Harbour along Grafton Rd and Waterfall Way. The tallest waterfall in New South Wales, Wollomombi Falls is easily accessed from the road and beyond you drop into the subtropical rainforest into the Bellinger Valley. Tell Tia - Coffs has the Big Banana she MUST visit!
Tia, you have embraced Australia's cheesey love of "big" things and we in turn embrace you!
I grew up in Wollongong (which is where you kind of passed through when you stopped at Sea Cliff Brige) and no visit to Canberra or the Southern Highlands would be complete without stopping at or deliberately passing the Big Merino. If you'd passed by Lake Eucumbene and Adaminaby on the Snowy Mountains Highway, you might have seen The Big Trout!
When I saw the title of the video, I genuinely expected to see footage of you two freaking out at a Huntsman spider dropping into your lap from under the visor in the car.
Hey guys, another Canberra local and we were wondering if Robertson was on your itinerary. We agree the big potato looks like a giant turd.
You had a good run down the Macquarie Pass as we have encountered coaches and semi trucks on that hair pin turn you showed. Not fun when you’re towing a caravan. Cheers, Stuart & Leanne.
This is the best Australia video !🤣 I can't stop laughing, thank you for making my day!
Yet another fantastic video. The long suffering Cheveyo and Tia`s fascination for all things big. You know they could put wings on the potato and then the would have spud-a-fly (think butterfly) .🙂
Welcome to Sydney!!! Just love Tia’s enthusiasm to collect all the “Biggest things” in Australia and both of your dedication to show more authentic part of Australia and humours than just the usual hot tourist spots 🥰❤❤
"This is the best day of my life!" LOVE IT!!
Lake George at 1:57 has been empty for years! only very recently maybe in the past year has it had any water, Im 30 and never remember seeing water in it
I am an old Aussie who has travelled around Oz, many times, and have been to most of the places that you have showcased in you vlog, but I haven't been to the Fitzroy falls, so thankyou, as they are quite spectacular.
That's not a giant potato! That's a turd! LOL
No idea how I stumbled into this but this is the first time I've seen your guys content
I'm from New Zealand. This video's been epic
Young lady…..you’re such an enthusiastic participant in life. I reckon all your viewers are captivated by you.
The Big Banana and Big Prawn coming up lol
also was on that Cliff Bridge in Wollongong yesterday! Day trip from Canberra to Sydney to Wollongong to Kiama to Berry to Kangaroo Valley via Bowral, Mittagong, Picton back to Sydney then home in Canberra! long weekend day trip...
110% best video about Australia I've ever seen.
Your unbridled laughter at the big potato would be exactly how I react to seeing that! The fact that it won the Worst title makes sense! I have sat and laughed at so many of our “big things”….pretty much all of them tbh
If anyone tried to take our Pootato down, there'd be mayhem in the streets.