No, another of my freaky traits.... don't drink alcohol, coffee or tea. Hence why my videos never start with a step by step 60 second clip of me making coffee like EVERYBODY else 😂😂
I've been following your journey Jason and you're doing what I plan to do. Although I'm in my mid sixties, my approach will be much the same as yours. I'm recently retired and ummming and ahhhing about what vehicle to use. I was thinking of an older Toyota Troopy however I'm impressed with your van set up and appreciate your videos showing the process of setting it up. I just subscribed to your channel. Great channel too. Cheers, Sean.
Thanks Sean. Hopefully there's some useful ideas in amongst my videos. I just re-released several more of the weekly build videos, they should be visible now.
I haven't done it for a great many years but you used to be able to walk from the rock platforms just south the Bogey Hole below King Edward Park Newcastle all the way to Dudley Beach, traversing several rock platforms to get to Susan Gilmore Beach just north of Bar Beach, another between Merewether and Burwood Beach and another one before accessing North Dudley Beach. There's also another rock platform between Dudley Beach and Redhead Beach but I'm not sure if its traversable on foot. Have you ever done that walk, Jason? By the way, kudos on your videos. Very enjoyable.
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them 😊 I will definitely try Bogey hole to Susan Gilmore. Really want to check out that rock shelf. I haven't done either of those walks. They sound like a nice walk for calm seas 😁
I'm just Alltrails. It shows heaps of places but you need to make sure you download the sections you're heading in to as it falls over with no phone reception. For mountain biking, I use Trailforks and then to record my activities I use Strava.
Mine's a Ford Transit. If you're buying new, then it probably one of the better value options. They'd be maybe $65k now, not sure but you can check the price on the Ford website. It is very confusing with all the choice and anyone you talk to will say "get a Toyota HiAce" 😂
Keep in mind that is the price of the empty van. I've spent about$17k fitting it out, doing all the work myself. Got videos on my channel of the build if you're interested 😁
@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces oh yeah I definitely have to take that into consideration, I cant really build myself but I'm willing to cop the extra price it would take to get someone to build it. I really appreciate the advice and cant wait until your next video!
@MakingStuffGoingPlaces I have been living full-time in my Toyota Hiace van for 3 weeks, my base area for work is Newcastle. Your videos are good encouragement to stay with this lifestyle and see how it goes.
It's certainly easier when you move away from the bigger cities. Newcastle has been a challenge for me in the past, but always found places to sleep and get water eventually. I can't say it gets easier, but you get more comfortable with the difficult parts 😂
How do you go about getting insurance on these vans Ive heard when its been a converted self contained van the insurance is harder to get or is a different / special category of "car" insurance ??
I only have the van insured, not the fit out. If it's a write off, I will take the loss... unfortunately a motorhome in general has limited options for insurance, regardless of being self built. The only quote I got as a motorhome was over $3000, and I have the van insured for less than $800....
Good one Jason. And there are good hiking/MTB trails and more lookouts at Bouddi National Park. Even a couple beaches accessible only by hiking or MTB to them.
Hi Jason. Great video. Do you ever drink tea or coffee ?
No, another of my freaky traits.... don't drink alcohol, coffee or tea.
Hence why my videos never start with a step by step 60 second clip of me making coffee like EVERYBODY else 😂😂
That was fun 😄 glad you didn't get swamped in that sea cave !
😂 it was a much longer walk than I thought, but well worth it.
I've been following your journey Jason and you're doing what I plan to do. Although I'm in my mid sixties, my approach will be much the same as yours. I'm recently retired and ummming and ahhhing about what vehicle to use. I was thinking of an older Toyota Troopy however I'm impressed with your van set up and appreciate your videos showing the process of setting it up. I just subscribed to your channel. Great channel too. Cheers, Sean.
Thanks Sean. Hopefully there's some useful ideas in amongst my videos. I just re-released several more of the weekly build videos, they should be visible now.
@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Thanks Jason. Your ideas and installation techniques are very helpful.
Angophora,Sydney blue gum,awesome tree
Is that what they are. I love them.
"Walking like I've got a chicken up my arse" 😂😂😂 I'm going to put that one in my rotation 😂
😂😂 feel free. I have no idea where that originated 😁
I haven't done it for a great many years but you used to be able to walk from the rock platforms just south the Bogey Hole below King Edward Park Newcastle all the way to Dudley Beach, traversing several rock platforms to get to Susan Gilmore Beach just north of Bar Beach, another between Merewether and Burwood Beach and another one before accessing North Dudley Beach.
There's also another rock platform between Dudley Beach and Redhead Beach but I'm not sure if its traversable on foot.
Have you ever done that walk, Jason?
By the way, kudos on your videos. Very enjoyable.
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them 😊
I will definitely try Bogey hole to Susan Gilmore. Really want to check out that rock shelf. I haven't done either of those walks. They sound like a nice walk for calm seas 😁
Hi. What's the hiking apps you use thanks mate. Seem pretty detailed. Cheers
I'm just Alltrails. It shows heaps of places but you need to make sure you download the sections you're heading in to as it falls over with no phone reception.
For mountain biking, I use Trailforks and then to record my activities I use Strava.
Bought back some fond memories. I lived in Umina for several years in the 1980s
It'd be a very different place now, but that's progress. Still beautiful though.
Those caves were pretty cool, loved the sunrise too 😊 Thanks for sharing
Glad you liked it! 😊
Thank you so much🙏 Beautiful video ! 🥰💐
Yeah, beautiful scenery up there. Thanks for watching 😊
thanks , love you clips
Thanks for watching 😊
Appreciate the support.
What type of van is that? I suppose those things arent cheap haha, Im planning to do van life my self but I don't know what van to get
Mine's a Ford Transit. If you're buying new, then it probably one of the better value options. They'd be maybe $65k now, not sure but you can check the price on the Ford website. It is very confusing with all the choice and anyone you talk to will say "get a Toyota HiAce" 😂
@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Thought maybe its a ford transit, 65k is still a cheap price for a house so I might go with the ford, thanks for the advice!!
Keep in mind that is the price of the empty van. I've spent about$17k fitting it out, doing all the work myself. Got videos on my channel of the build if you're interested 😁
@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces oh yeah I definitely have to take that into consideration, I cant really build myself but I'm willing to cop the extra price it would take to get someone to build it. I really appreciate the advice and cant wait until your next video!
Beautiful scenery. Watching while having my morning coffee.
Thanks for watching, Wendy. Got another video coming out on Sunday that blew my mind! 😁
Will you be travelling north to warmer climes, or maybe travelling around this great country of ours..Cheers
Really want to but my mother needs support and I'm the only one to help, so a little tied to the Sydney area at the moment.
The pier thing at Catherine Hill Bay was used to load coal ships. There are a lot of old mines in the area.
Interesting, thanks. Once I saw the coal seam, I figured it must have been for coal mining.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Always my pleasure! Thanks for following along 😊
@MakingStuffGoingPlaces I have been living full-time in my Toyota Hiace van for 3 weeks, my base area for work is Newcastle. Your videos are good encouragement to stay with this lifestyle and see how it goes.
It's certainly easier when you move away from the bigger cities. Newcastle has been a challenge for me in the past, but always found places to sleep and get water eventually. I can't say it gets easier, but you get more comfortable with the difficult parts 😂
How do you go about getting insurance on these vans
Ive heard when its been a converted self contained van the insurance is harder to get or is a different / special category of "car" insurance ??
I only have the van insured, not the fit out. If it's a write off, I will take the loss... unfortunately a motorhome in general has limited options for insurance, regardless of being self built. The only quote I got as a motorhome was over $3000, and I have the van insured for less than $800....
@@MakingStuffGoingPlaces Try a company called KT Insurance, they do self builds
@Ride1982 thanks Mark. I'll have to check them out
Nice spot
It sure is 😊
Good one Jason. And there are good hiking/MTB trails and more lookouts at Bouddi National Park. Even a couple beaches accessible only by hiking or MTB to them.
I did actually go and ride some MTB trails in Bouddi the next day. I definitely want to get down to some of the more remote locations you mention.
Thank you yet more awesome and beautiful views , loving the vids and lovely places , sending warm wishes from Wales
Thank you! There's still so much to see 😁