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Old Onslow
Old Onslow (Western Australia) was established in 1885 on the mouth of the Ashburton River. Due to flooding and silting issues Onslow was relocated to its current position in 1925. Free camping is allowed along the Ashburton River with access to limited facilities.
#dougandnatcaravanadventures #historictowns #ghosttowns #offgrid #offgridcamping
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Відео

Magnificent West Australian Outback
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Places in Western Australia you have to see. #outback #outbackwilderness #offgrid #4wd #reddirt #caravaning #dougandnatcaravanadventures
Basic Off Grid Tips
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How to save water off grid. #offgrid #offgridcamping #caravaning #freecamping #outback
Cossack, Whim Creek and Balla Balla
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We visit the historic town of Cossack, located in the north of Western Australia, the old Whim Creek Hotel and the Balla Balla ghost town. #cossack #whimcreek #ballaballa
Millstream Station - Camping
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We enjoy three days at the Millstream Chichester National Park Campground, we visit Deep Reach Pool, Palm Pool, Millstream Homestead, Cliff Lookout and Python Pool #millstream #camping #offgrid #dougandnatcaravanadventures
Gullewa, Barnong and Wurarga Dam
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We visit the ghost town of Gullewa and the old Barnong homestead, located between Morawa and Yalgoo Western Australia. Next we go to the ghost town of Wurarga (and dam) located between Yalgoo and Mullewa. Wurarga dam is an off grid free campsite with no facilities. #offgrid #freecamping #outback #ghosttown #wurargawa #dougandnatcaravanadventures
De Grey Mullewa Stock Route 2
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We continue our search for wells along the De Grey Mullewa Stock Route and get as far as Well 20A. We also pass through Murchison Settlement and visit Bilung Pool and the old Coor De Wandy Ruins. Please note - permission is required to access some wells. #stockroute #outback #offgrid #pioneers #4wd #dougandnatcaravanadventures
Wurarga Dam Free Camp
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Wurarga Dam is located 2km west of the old ghost town of Wurarga WA (and 42 kms west of Yalgoo) and about 200m south of the old Wurarga Road. Free camping, no facilities. #freecamping #offgrid #wurarga #dougandnatcaravanadventures
Bilung Pool Free Camping
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Bilung Pool Free Camping
Karijini Gorges and Camps
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Karijini Gorges and Camps
Free 24 Hour Stops
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Free 24 Hour Stops
Warroora Station Camp Ground
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Warroora Station Camp Ground
Quobba - Camping, Fishing, Whales and Blowholes
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Quobba - Camping, Fishing, Whales and Blowholes
Off Grid Camping - Quobba Station
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Off Grid Camping - Quobba Station
Off Grid Camping - Gladstone WA
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Off Grid Camping - Gladstone WA
Caravan Cleaning Tips
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Caravan Cleaning Tips
Denham WA
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Denham WA
Nats JB DRX Caravan Tour and Storage Ideas
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Nats JB DRX Caravan Tour and Storage Ideas
Overtaking an 8.5m Wide Load
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Overtaking an 8.5m Wide Load
Off Grid Camping - Sandy Cape and Lake Indoon
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Off Grid Camping - Sandy Cape and Lake Indoon
Ghost Towns of WA
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Ghost Towns of WA
Free Camps - Green Hills and York (WA)
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Free Camps - Green Hills and York (WA)
Pioneer Wells
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Pioneer Wells
Warriedar Homestead Camping
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Warriedar Homestead Camping
Kwolyin Campground WA
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Kwolyin Campground WA
Baladjie Rock WA Free Camp
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Baladjie Rock WA Free Camp
Free Camps Close to Perth
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Free Camps Close to Perth
Port Arthur (Historical Site) - Tasmania
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Port Arthur (Historical Site) - Tasmania
Mystery Island - Vanuatu
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Mystery Island - Vanuatu
How to Remove a Cocos Palm Stump (2)
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How to Remove a Cocos Palm Stump (2)

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  • @Ranger670
    @Ranger670 34 хвилини тому

    We've used that Robe rest area. We've found that it's wise to get as far away from the highway as possible. The trucks seem to run all night. The free camping along the Ashburton out at the old town-site is great for a couple of days if there's a spot available. Is the "crocodile sighted in this area" sign still there near the causeway? We've also enjoyed a couple of nights at the Ocean View CP. Seems like a lot of people from the south west park up at Onslow for WA's colder months. Recommend booking ahead if you can. I'm enjoying following you around Doug. Thanks.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 28 хвилин тому

      Hi Ranger yes there is a bit of traffic noise at Robe Rest Area. No croc sign sighted at the causeway but I still didnt get too close to the water. Onslow is a nice place even if I couldnt catch a fish.

  • @truefactproductions1964
    @truefactproductions1964 День тому

    Just serperb

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman День тому

      Thanks Glenn, good hearing from you.

  • @rexmccartney9969
    @rexmccartney9969 День тому

    Nice aerial footage.

  • @Ranger670
    @Ranger670 День тому

    Nice work Doug. My favourite part of WA. Thanks for taking us along. I appreciate the work that goes into making these episodes.

  • @jadefickling3771
    @jadefickling3771 4 дні тому

    My poppy stack supposed to driv e them

  • @Ranger670
    @Ranger670 6 днів тому

    Many people go over the top on fancy solar power set ups when water capacity is the limiting factor if you’re free camping. Your jerry for drinking water is a great tip. 👍🏽

  • @stephenmurfit800
    @stephenmurfit800 7 днів тому

    I do mostly the same, but the few extra tips will help guys.😊

  • @xn9333
    @xn9333 9 днів тому

    Appilatoqq

  • @ottoswinebar
    @ottoswinebar 9 днів тому

    The small bowl in the sink is one of the best hacks I’ve ever seen. The other hack I got from you that you didn’t even know you had, was the elastic tie down above your sliding door in the bathroom. (I could see it in the last shot) Our new Jayco only has a pop stud, it’s terrible. Thanks

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 9 днів тому

      Thanks Otto, Im pleased you got something of use out of the video.

  • @michaelgilchrist6255
    @michaelgilchrist6255 9 днів тому

    nice one doug

  • @klevine100
    @klevine100 13 днів тому

    Thank you for making this video. We are in this cabin over Christmas 2024. I was a bit concerned as it is considered an obstructed balcony - I am very pleased with this cabin.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 13 днів тому

      Thanks Klevine, great cabin and great location

  • @Westozalien
    @Westozalien 13 днів тому

    Good job on getting it out the whole 🙌🙌

  • @jalpeshgoswami3358
    @jalpeshgoswami3358 14 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ourtripsaroundoz
    @ourtripsaroundoz 15 днів тому

    Great video. Looking ant booking here. Looks great. We have booked at Lagoon next May and I wonder what the road was like going out there? Did you head there from Warroora Station? I have seen some videos that suggest a couple of ways to get there and one road was very corrugated.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 15 днів тому

      Yes we went to The Lagoon campground from Warroora Station Homestead and we accessed the homesteads via the south road from the Minilya Exmouth road. (just north of Lyndon River)

    • @ourtripsaroundoz
      @ourtripsaroundoz 15 днів тому

      @ Thanks. Was it ok going? We will be towing a caravan.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 15 днів тому

      @@ourtripsaroundoz The road was ok if you drive to the conditions.

    • @ourtripsaroundoz
      @ourtripsaroundoz 15 днів тому

      @ perfect. I thought as much. I appreciate your reply 😊

  • @processcoordinator
    @processcoordinator 15 днів тому

    Had a few long lunches at Whim Creek when we were fishing Balla Balla , anyone camped at Balla Balla creek - on the right before causeway ?

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 15 днів тому

      No one was camped on the right before the causeway. That is the location of Balla Balla townsite

    • @processcoordinator
      @processcoordinator 15 днів тому

      @@doug_hardman Yes , we used to camp right on the old well alongside the creek , best time was 14 weeks there in 2011 - mud crabs and mangrove jack

  • @GrahamHancock-m5k
    @GrahamHancock-m5k 15 днів тому

    I learnt what alcohol was at whim creek 1966

  • @ColinPacker
    @ColinPacker 15 днів тому

    Love it. Whim Creek, the only place I've seen a helicopter parked in a pub car park. More trees back in the day too.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 15 днів тому

      Im sure there are a lot of interesting Whim Creek stories

  • @HopefortheLightworker
    @HopefortheLightworker 18 днів тому

    Thank you very much. Happy travels!

  • @HopefortheLightworker
    @HopefortheLightworker 19 днів тому

    Enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. BTW, just watched your caravan tour & storage from 2 months ago. Do u have a link for the Temu lounge covers? Many thanks.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 19 днів тому

      Thanks Hope. I put the link in the Caravan Tour video again. Not sure why it didn't work the first time.

  • @rosandpetejohn9386
    @rosandpetejohn9386 19 днів тому

    Great video Doug and Nat. No vandalism at homestead even though I know it’s way out in the sticks. Terrific. We can imagine what the lagoon must have looked like in its glory and hopefully it will flourish again.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 19 днів тому

      Thanks Ros and Pete Im sure it will be looking great again in a year or two.

  • @jarmanimaging
    @jarmanimaging 20 днів тому

    I went to the "Last Hᾱngἶ" at Millstream in 1985-86, a really big night out.

  • @HopefortheLightworker
    @HopefortheLightworker 21 день тому

    Hi there, thanks for all your tips. Do u have a link for the Temu couch covers? Our set up is same as yours. Thanks

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 19 днів тому

      Thanks Hope Yes - I have a link for the covers - will pop in below. These covers come in a set of two, but they are exactly the same so you only need one set. I purchased two thinking the seat and the back covers would be different. I'm keeping the second set so I always have one on hand. Enjoy :). www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099553765544&sku_id=17592371388279&_x_sessn_id=wqvezv6vm9&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1731379847559_uginvdj4pw&refer_page_sn=10045

    • @HopefortheLightworker
      @HopefortheLightworker 16 днів тому

      Many thanks for the link. Happy travels.

  • @tyroneclarke1666
    @tyroneclarke1666 22 дні тому

    Hello Doug and Natalie. Another interesting video. The camera work is very good indeed. Cheers😊

  • @Ranger670
    @Ranger670 22 дні тому

    Can you please let me know what you run your car (front and rear) and van tyre pressures at? I'm still playing around with my set up and haven't quite landed on the right pressure for those corrugations (yet). Great episode thanks. I haven't been back to Millstream since the early '80's.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 22 дні тому

      Hi Ranger I keep the tyre pressure simple , car 35 all round and caravan 45

    • @Ranger670
      @Ranger670 22 дні тому

      @@doug_hardman thanks Your rig is a bit heavier than mine by about 20%. So 80% of the pressures you're running is pretty much what I do for corrugations (car 28; van 35) which is about as comfortable as I've found - so I'll stick with it. Cheers and safe travels

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 22 дні тому

      @@Ranger670 The tyre pressures I gave were for bitumen, I drop 10-15 pound all round for corrugations and drive to the conditions.

    • @Ranger670
      @Ranger670 21 день тому

      @@doug_hardman interesting - I'd thought you'd go a bit harder on bitumen. Anyway, thanks for the information. I'm getting there!

  • @ColinPacker
    @ColinPacker 23 дні тому

    I've had a few beers at Millstream back in the mid 70's. And, yes, what happened to the tropical paradise? There was one pool there that was crystal clear. You could see the bottom. We measured out a fallen palm frond at about 8m as a gauge but couldn't touch bottom. I also remember being able to drive up and park right by Python Pool without any problems.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 23 дні тому

      Hi Colin There was a track near the homestead that probably went to a pool but the track was closed due to the flooding and fires earlier that year.

  • @tyroneclarke1666
    @tyroneclarke1666 24 дні тому

    Hello Doug and Natalie. Always interested in watching your videos. Regards

  • @iandridan3034
    @iandridan3034 28 днів тому

    I trust the cemetery is being preserved. Would be criminal to let a sacred site be let go.

  • @reddustadventures
    @reddustadventures 28 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing some more history with us mate 👌 Cheers Brad & Fi

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 28 днів тому

      Hi Brad and Fi, thanks for watching

  • @nataliehales2230
    @nataliehales2230 28 днів тому

    Very interesting 😊

  • @phatpizza610
    @phatpizza610 29 днів тому

    FYI, I saw a post on FB group back in early oct "The popular Greenhills Inn has changed owners and will not be operating as a pub anymore 🙁 - The new owners are very friendly and will transform it into an art retreat in the near future" Thx for your vids

  • @Catherine-ii4ju
    @Catherine-ii4ju 29 днів тому

    I'm considering taking a trip with this cruise line in April 2025 on the Ruby Princess. I absolutely can not stand filth. This will be my very first cruise if I do decide to go, and I would 'nt want to experience any type of uncleanliness.😮 😮😮😅❤

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman 28 днів тому

      Hi Catherine I have been on many Princess cruises and everything has always been very clean. If that is not the case it is generally due to untidy passengers and usually sorted out very quickly.

  • @iroau
    @iroau 29 днів тому

    Nice video

  • @mauiboy1958
    @mauiboy1958 Місяць тому

    They got to clean the boat. I was on it in September and it’s dirty offered to help but no response

  • @iroau
    @iroau Місяць тому

    Doug add interesting features to google maps. I checked and the wells are on google maps but they don't have pictures and descriptions. Add pictures and short description with a link to your UA-cam video.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      @@iroau thanks Irek good idea

    • @iroau
      @iroau Місяць тому

      @@doug_hardman become google maps ‚local guide’ and add content to it. I do it too:)

  • @iroau
    @iroau Місяць тому

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @ronachadwick7908
    @ronachadwick7908 Місяць тому

    Lovely spot. I have stopped there twice. An oasis.

  • @ronachadwick7908
    @ronachadwick7908 Місяць тому

    Thanks. Good vid.

  • @BenjaminRankine
    @BenjaminRankine Місяць тому

    A Goanna in well 7 having a drink 😁👍

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      Hi Benjamin unfortunately it appears it got to the water too late.

  • @Ranger670
    @Ranger670 Місяць тому

    Great episode in my favourite part of the state. Thanks

  • @reddustadventures
    @reddustadventures Місяць тому

    Had no idea this even existed mate. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Brad & Fi

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      Thanks Brad and Fi, add it to your list

    • @reddustadventures
      @reddustadventures Місяць тому

      @@doug_hardman It’s definitely been added mate 👌

  • @GraemeM-c3o
    @GraemeM-c3o Місяць тому

    Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Are there sections where we could travel on that are suitable for a well set up serious offroad caravan and 4WD? We are competent and capable and well equipped, but a few creature comforts as we are getting older is also nice.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      Hi Graeme For the first section as shown in the video, you could base yourself at Mullewa Caravan Park and do a day trip to visit the wells up to Hughies Rock. The stock route partially follows the Carnarvon to Mullewa Road between Mullewa and Gascoyne Junction. ie about half the wells are not too far from the road and the others I havent been to. If you take a caravan you would probably need to drop it off and do day trips. A couple of the wells have been restored and are alongside the road. I will be posting my next stock route video soon. You may like to have a look at my UA-cam channel if you are interested in Hunts Wells and goldfields ghost towns.

  • @iroau
    @iroau Місяць тому

    Any fish in it?

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      Hi Irek I dont know but I wouldnt think so

  • @GeorgeWeldin
    @GeorgeWeldin Місяць тому

    I s that legal?

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      Yes it is, there are lots of them operating on the roads up north in Western Australia

    • @canadian_grower420
      @canadian_grower420 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @robertprestwidge7819
    @robertprestwidge7819 Місяць тому

    Thanks. Well done 😀

  • @BenjaminHickman-b2z
    @BenjaminHickman-b2z Місяць тому

    Looks like fun, but quite scary

  • @simonwintle6905
    @simonwintle6905 Місяць тому

    What's the gross weight of the whole rig?

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      Hi Simon I dont know what the gross weight is but it is the biggest road train I have seen on the road.

  • @flatperth7716
    @flatperth7716 Місяць тому

    The method used at the end is genius !

  • @rosandpetejohn9386
    @rosandpetejohn9386 Місяць тому

    Great shots Doug. Beautiful rock structures. ……. and cold water!!! Hope you enjoyed the burgers.

  • @lukehardman9183
    @lukehardman9183 Місяць тому

    Great scenery. Thanks for sharing.

    • @doug_hardman
      @doug_hardman Місяць тому

      @@lukehardman9183 thanks Luke

  • @archangel_josh
    @archangel_josh Місяць тому

    Have you guys heard of the Prophet Rael? He says in 1973 in France he was visited by an alien named Yahweh who explained that all life on Earth was created scientifically by scientists from his civilization (known to us as ‘Elohim’) and that their interactions with humanity throughout history created the religions. They educated select prophets to guide humanity and spread a message of peace and love. These prophets include Moses, Elijah, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed and many others. Now that we’re advanced enough to understand this they want us to build an embassy to welcome them, the prophecised ‘Third Temple’. Rael wrote down the information in a book called “Intelligent Design - Message from the Designers”.