09:24 - those raised wooden walkways over swampy land remind me of times I'd go hiking with my late father. We did this great trek when we were younger, to the lighthouse at the tip of Wilson's Promontory in Victoria. It was epic. Stayed overnight at the lighthouse before trekking back. I remember jumping over a 'stick' in the track at one point and mid-stride realising it was a snake.
I just did this walk in April, amazing how almost every location you filmed I can nearly pinpoint in my memory. Also leeches. Before the walk I had nearly forgotten that leeches existed and now I am back in the comfort of civilization I had nearly forgotten again. Thanks for the reminder! Great video.
@jadeArieldavies you mean as in gear? I'd suggest searching 'through hiking gear list' or something similar on youtube for ideas on what you might need. I could list out everything I take, but it's probably easier if you can visualise it.
@@darkravenindustries thanks but I don't think I'll be walking that I was just curious I'd be too scared to sleep in a tent by myself at night I've watched to many movie 😂
Great work Ruby! That was so much fun to watch. I did the walk going the other way, and I don't think I encountered the problems you did. You're an inspiration.
This must now be a distant memory.. but I only saw this now, so congrats on the achievement and a great video. I really enjoyed watching it and recognised some local bush! 💪🥾
You rock, I was thinking I should do this and then I saw you did it. Well done and good on you. Would be good if you share some information on how to do this and what are the issues we might face
You enjoyed that walk so much I think you would love walking the Camino in Portugal along the coast from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. Just planting the seed!
I did part of the great north walk (four day hike from Sumersby to Quorabolong/Heaton lookout) with Venturers when I was a teenager. Some of my most cherished memories!!
Thanks so much Ruby! I've often wondered what the Great North Walk is like. I don't want to do it, especially after seeing the leech fest, but getting a guided tour from someone as nice as you was wonderful. I also enjoy pretty much everything I see from you on the ABC. Best wishes to you!
I didn't realise you were a news rep on ABC I thought you were an adventurer because all I watch is camping/ hiking vids and you popped up on TH-cam but then I was at my daughter's and saw you reading the news and loved your quirky sense of humor on bibby track
That was awesome! I could feel your sorrow when Somersby Shop was shut & you couldn’t get those hot chips. I probably would have called it quits right there!
Great stuff. I've spent years training and walking on the GNW, but only did the full thing last year. It was a great adventure, but it's not easy that is for sure. I gave myself plenty of time to get to Little Wobby, but still missed the first ferry. I got the next one and stayed at the same pub, even had a resupply sent there.
I know this video has aged a little but you have introduced me to something new. I didn't realize this was/is an activity in Australia, my bad. I have been too consumed with high octane activities and then felt a little empty once done. I think this is what I have been looking for. I can't wait to do some of these walks myself when I move back to Australia. Thank you :)
Amazing effort. I can't tell you how many times I've been driving south on the M1 and wondered what that small pointy peak was in the distance as you round the bend before the Gosford turn-off. And now I know! Mt Wandabyne.
Great watch! I would've been filthy about missing the hot chips and all those leeches. I take a cork massage ball for any soreness, light and works wonders. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure!
Good little walk that! But where will Ruby take us next? Maybe the "Cape to Cape" in WA? Or The "Overland Track" in Tassie? Or you may spoil yourself with choice in NZ's south island?. Just keep walking!...Harry Hiker🙃
Thank you for this, I enjoyed it greatly, and it was a nice break from the tragic events going on in the world at the moment. I have been to many of these places, but i have never done a continuous walk over so many days. If you have not done it yet, I would recommend walking in Tasmania.
Tackling it in summer is some possessed level energy! The interwebz is telling me to do it in winter. How did you figure out where to stay, did you plan each day to get to a campsite, or kind of wing it? Some places seem...less than ideal
Noooooooo! You threw that hot fresh full-sized potato cake into the circle of birds -- I would have dove right in and grabbed it before it hit the ground!! :D
Hey really cool vid! I'm thinking of doing the walk this december, did you find it very hot? Also I'm probably doing it solo - did you do any of the legs solo andd if so any tips? :)
So you can camp and run a stove there in summer? What are the fire season regs? I'm in SA and it's campgrounds only, 4 metre clearance to run a jetboil.
Terrific video and pretty inspiring (except maybe the leeches???)…and you have already had more views than many programs on Channel 10 😊 Congrats all around!
Congratulations such a great achievement. I know those low points, rain rain rain and the ultimate: imagined junk food that doesn’t happen. I cried once on trail when I had to take a 5km detour to get my hamburger 😂😂😂
That was THE most hectic section of the walk! Don’t do what I did and attempt it in torrential rain! Once you turn off the fire trail there is hardly a path, you’re essentially bush bashing along a creekbed for the second half of that walk from Wondabyne to Wobby. So with that caveat… it took me around 3 hours :)
@@retchy6994 Take purification tablets and insect repellent, remember to check incline as well as distance when timing it out, and stomp as heavily as you can because there are plenty of snakes around.
Hi Ruby, considering doing this in the opposite direction.. Trying to gather as much info as I can.. Was there anywhere to restock food along the way? Ps 4wds aren’t all bad 😊
What a great walk. Now you are a paid up dirtbag thru hiker will you keep going and do the Bibbulmun, even the PCT? Thanks for sharing the fun and misery and some inspiration for a local hike.
@@ruby.j.cornish I did the Bibb in 21, so much fun, just did the PCT in 22 and it was incredible. I had set my expectation very high but it still completely surpassed them. Truly the adventure of a life time. Good luck on your next adventure.
I used the AllTrails map on my phone, and had a back-up paper map (the entire Australian Geographic GNW handbook actually! Which is informative but quite heavy)
I want to do this so bad! But I’m a little hesitant to go alone as a 5 foot nothing 22 y.o Have you ever experienced any unsavoury behaviour as a lone female traveller?
Just found your channel and am bingeing on content. Love your work Ruby. P.s Leave the ABC before indoctrination takes hold, invaluable place to learn your trade but stay too long at any gov job and you become lazy complacent and unappreciated.
I am very impresses. You are a woman of true grit. Not often “ much” do I find a woman like you. Congratulations Ruby for who you are. If I was younger I would chance you down as a perfect wife. Watched you on the news today. You are a perfect presenter . Robby K.!!
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Great vid. You are so wonderful - thanks for sharing this adventure!
A wonderful video blog. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! Keen to give it a crack.
7 days before opting for a pub room, most impressive. Looks an awesome walk
Great video. Thanks for sharing
What a beauty…the trail 2
The positive attitude is amazing!
I love your positivity!
Loved the video. You're an inspiration! Thanks for sharing 😊
Planning my trip the other way for this year, this was a great resource, thanks and happy new year!
09:24 - those raised wooden walkways over swampy land remind me of times I'd go hiking with my late father. We did this great trek when we were younger, to the lighthouse at the tip of Wilson's Promontory in Victoria. It was epic. Stayed overnight at the lighthouse before trekking back. I remember jumping over a 'stick' in the track at one point and mid-stride realising it was a snake.
First time I've heard of this walk, looks interesting and, diverse, one for the must do list.
Congrats. So quick. Thanks for doing the Wobby route. It should the official route. Cheers.
brilliant walk, brilliant adventure, brilliant attitude, made my afternoon watching this, kudos. Good luck in your next adventures, subscribed ✌🏻
....and Paul Kelly ✌🏻
Awesome walk and video. Very joyful. Thanks for sharing. You should try the Camino in Spain next. Guaranteed fewer leeches!
I really enjoyed your journey Ruby! You have inspired me to keep going with some things I'm finding tough atm. Thank you 🙏 Anth
Great story ! Thanks for sharing your adventure. You’ve inspired me.
Great story and vid
Great story and great motivation to do the walk
I just did this walk in April, amazing how almost every location you filmed I can nearly pinpoint in my memory. Also leeches. Before the walk I had nearly forgotten that leeches existed and now I am back in the comfort of civilization I had nearly forgotten again. Thanks for the reminder! Great video.
What would you need on a trip like this?
@jadeArieldavies you mean as in gear? I'd suggest searching 'through hiking gear list' or something similar on youtube for ideas on what you might need. I could list out everything I take, but it's probably easier if you can visualise it.
@@darkravenindustries thanks but I don't think I'll be walking that I was just curious I'd be too scared to sleep in a tent by myself at night I've watched to many movie 😂
Congratulations. I started a few years ago. Yet to finish it. And you did it in 10 days. GR8 adventure.
Fantastic Video Ruby! I've recently moved back to Canberra, and after watching your video I can't wait to get back up into the Brindabellas.
Congratulations on your fabulous achievement, Ruby, and thank you for inspiring all of us to get outside and chase our own adventures! 🤗
That was great Ruby, thanks for sharing, I'd like to do something lie that.
Great work Ruby! That was so much fun to watch. I did the walk going the other way, and I don't think I encountered the problems you did. You're an inspiration.
MEGAcongrats - got emotional for you in the phone booth… mega kudos for doing what many just talk about doing.
Congratulations Ruby. Thanks for sharing your video diary.
This must now be a distant memory.. but I only saw this now, so congrats on the achievement and a great video. I really enjoyed watching it and recognised some local bush! 💪🥾
You rock, I was thinking I should do this and then I saw you did it. Well done and good on you.
Would be good if you share some information on how to do this and what are the issues we might face
Excellent video, makes me want to get out there. Good that you're keeping your sense of humour when things got tough.
You enjoyed that walk so much I think you would love walking the Camino in Portugal along the coast from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. Just planting the seed!
I did part of the great north walk (four day hike from Sumersby to Quorabolong/Heaton lookout) with Venturers when I was a teenager. Some of my most cherished memories!!
Huge effort. Congratulations are in order.
You’re great Ruby.. Gonna have to do some of that walk at some point..
That was great to watch, thank you! There’s so much beauty in our backyard. Really glad you got your hot chips too
Thanks so much Ruby! I've often wondered what the Great North Walk is like. I don't want to do it, especially after seeing the leech fest, but getting a guided tour from someone as nice as you was wonderful. I also enjoy pretty much everything I see from you on the ABC. Best wishes to you!
I didn't realise you were a news rep on ABC I thought you were an adventurer because all I watch is camping/ hiking vids and you popped up on TH-cam but then I was at my daughter's and saw you reading the news and loved your quirky sense of humor on bibby track
The leeches!! And suss camping spots. Wowsers, you really are amazing!
Well done Rubes!! You don’t cease to amaze me!
That was awesome! I could feel your sorrow when Somersby Shop was shut & you couldn’t get those hot chips. I probably would have called it quits right there!
Great stuff. I've spent years training and walking on the GNW, but only did the full thing last year. It was a great adventure, but it's not easy that is for sure. I gave myself plenty of time to get to Little Wobby, but still missed the first ferry. I got the next one and stayed at the same pub, even had a resupply sent there.
Great Vid. I live near the GNW so have done some short lengths. This has inspired me for the whole thing.
Beautiful! This has been on my list for a while 😊
You’ll have to do all the Tassie great walks one day Ruby. Overland track, south coast track etc.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey Ruby - was so lovely seeing you being greeted by your ‘fam’!
great to see and put a face to your name afterlistening to your weekly friday limericks all last year. well done with the walk.
I know this video has aged a little but you have introduced me to something new. I didn't realize this was/is an activity in Australia, my bad. I have been too consumed with high octane activities and then felt a little empty once done. I think this is what I have been looking for. I can't wait to do some of these walks myself when I move back to Australia. Thank you :)
Love the absolute rollercoaster of emotions of a great hike. Great video!
Looks awesome, congratulations. I'm going to try the same walk next month.
I'm prepping to do this at the end of the month. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Great story Ruby.
Great inspiration, thats it I'm doing it 😊 Well done and thanks!
Thanks for sharing, that was awesome, Well done!
Brilliant! I love long walking holidays. Beautiful NSW bush. Looks blissful. Thanks Ruby!
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This was so good. The end was amazing and so lovely. Well done and congratulations.
Amazing effort. I can't tell you how many times I've been driving south on the M1 and wondered what that small pointy peak was in the distance as you round the bend before the Gosford turn-off. And now I know! Mt Wandabyne.
good effort doing all that walking and video recording - it was an enjoyable watch
Great video - some beaut parts of NSW we often drive by…
Great watch! I would've been filthy about missing the hot chips and all those leeches. I take a cork massage ball for any soreness, light and works wonders. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure!
Well done, and great video!
Captures so many beautiful spots so close to Sydney, and the delights of the smaller things...
This was very special to watch. Thank you for sharing it. A very brave thing to do and the video is wonderfully narrated.
that was so fantastic and fun to watch!
Am thinking about doing this walk. Your post gives me a insight into this. Am interested into other walks that you have done
Nice to follow your journey on this one Ruby! Well done!
Great video and great effort. Often wondered what that walk would be like and how long it would take. Now I know!
Good little walk that! But where will Ruby take us next? Maybe the "Cape to Cape" in WA? Or The "Overland Track" in Tassie? Or you may spoil yourself with choice in NZ's south island?. Just keep walking!...Harry Hiker🙃
Greatly enjoyed your journey Ruby - thanks for sharing it with us. I've subbed to see what you do next :)
You should do more of these.
Ok lemme walk another few hundred kilometres first!
You done well 👍
You've inspired me to do a longish hike in Vic high country. Wish me luck ... hope I come back alive?
Thank you for this, I enjoyed it greatly, and it was a nice break from the tragic events going on in the world at the moment. I have been to many of these places, but i have never done a continuous walk over so many days. If you have not done it yet, I would recommend walking in Tasmania.
What an amazing hiking trip you have done there 😊
Tackling it in summer is some possessed level energy! The interwebz is telling me to do it in winter. How did you figure out where to stay, did you plan each day to get to a campsite, or kind of wing it? Some places seem...less than ideal
Well done Ruby!
Noooooooo! You threw that hot fresh full-sized potato cake into the circle of birds -- I would have dove right in and grabbed it before it hit the ground!! :D
Epic effort matey 👌
Hi Ruby. Loved watching your Great North Walk video. Interested to know what you used for navigation. Did you take hard copy maps? GPS? Just a phone?
Hey really cool vid! I'm thinking of doing the walk this december, did you find it very hot? Also I'm probably doing it solo - did you do any of the legs solo andd if so any tips? :)
For the Bibbulmun Track film it in landscape
So you can camp and run a stove there in summer? What are the fire season regs? I'm in SA and it's campgrounds only, 4 metre clearance to run a jetboil.
Got yourself a new sub!
Terrific video and pretty inspiring (except maybe the leeches???)…and you have already had more views than many programs on Channel 10 😊 Congrats all around!
Great video! and good dedication to the portrait shot. Is the Pacific Crest Trail next?...
On the list for sure!
Congratulations such a great achievement. I know those low points, rain rain rain and the ultimate: imagined junk food that doesn’t happen. I cried once on trail when I had to take a 5km detour to get my hamburger 😂😂😂
Hey ruby loved the video!! Do you remember how long it took you roughly from mount wondabyne to little wobby?
Planning on doing the walk soon.
Thanks
That was THE most hectic section of the walk! Don’t do what I did and attempt it in torrential rain! Once you turn off the fire trail there is hardly a path, you’re essentially bush bashing along a creekbed for the second half of that walk from Wondabyne to Wobby. So with that caveat… it took me around 3 hours :)
@@ruby.j.cornish Yeh it looked nuts haha. Ok thanks congrats on finishing it as well. Any tips for someone that’s about to attempt it?
@@retchy6994 Take purification tablets and insect repellent, remember to check incline as well as distance when timing it out, and stomp as heavily as you can because there are plenty of snakes around.
Fantastic work! Congratulations. How much of it could be ridden by mountain bike, do you think?
Hi Ruby, considering doing this in the opposite direction..
Trying to gather as much info as I can..
Was there anywhere to restock food along the way?
Ps 4wds aren’t all bad 😊
Well done! Good to see that you enjoyed the challenge. Do you plan to do any hiking trails in Scotland such as the West Highland Way?
An enjoyable watch. Must get out of the house more....I'm curious, did you run into many other people whilst walking?
No, not many! From Heaton Lookout to the end of the Watagans, I saw very few people on the trail (which, to be honest, is exactly how I like it)
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What a great walk. Now you are a paid up dirtbag thru hiker will you keep going and do the Bibbulmun, even the PCT? Thanks for sharing the fun and misery and some inspiration for a local hike.
Yes the Bibbulmun is at the top of my list!! One day I want to do the Appalachian too.
@@ruby.j.cornish I did the Bibb in 21, so much fun, just did the PCT in 22 and it was incredible. I had set my expectation very high but it still completely surpassed them. Truly the adventure of a life time. Good luck on your next adventure.
Very inspiring. Thinking of doing the same in April. Did you use a special GPS or just like a paper map? Thanks 🙏🏻 :)
I used the AllTrails map on my phone, and had a back-up paper map (the entire Australian Geographic GNW handbook actually! Which is informative but quite heavy)
Awesome, thanks!
Loved watching the vid, looks amazing (except all those leeches … ugh (shivers in revolt))
My girlfriend and i are going to do it soon!
I want to do this so bad! But I’m a little hesitant to go alone as a 5 foot nothing 22 y.o
Have you ever experienced any unsavoury behaviour as a lone female traveller?
Just found your channel and am bingeing on content.
Love your work Ruby.
P.s Leave the ABC before indoctrination takes hold, invaluable place to learn your trade but stay too long at any gov job and you become lazy complacent and unappreciated.
Doing this solo takes some guts especially for a beautiful woman as yourself. How did u stay safe from the Ivan Milats along the way?😜 God bless dear!
I walk because I can...
I am very impresses. You are a woman of true grit. Not often “ much” do I find a woman like you. Congratulations Ruby for who you are. If I was younger I would chance you down as a perfect wife. Watched you on the news today. You are a perfect presenter . Robby K.!!
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I often wonder how the old aboriginal people fared living in the bush 24/7... it would have been a tough existence but I guess they were used to it.