The Ultimate Free Camping - Bondo State Forest - Snowy Mountains - Kosciuszko - Wee Jasper

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  • @stephenhawkins1616
    @stephenhawkins1616 Рік тому +2

    Emu flat creek nice spot

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  Рік тому +1

      Yeah its a good spot hey 👍👍🤠

  • @kimbullock475
    @kimbullock475 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Shad… I enjoyed that… 👍👍👍

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍🤠

  • @sjb7339
    @sjb7339 2 роки тому +1

    What a place you could have been the last of the human species in that setting keep the video coming please

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

  • @thehakkaexperiment
    @thehakkaexperiment 2 роки тому +1

    Mate, looks like your dust remover has a cheeky sense of humour....nice one
    Tash.

  • @ruggedaustralia7136
    @ruggedaustralia7136 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your footage looks like a nice spot any wild animals about

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      A few horses around at night but couldn’t get a glimpse of them could only hear them. Thanks for watching

  • @mountainconstructions
    @mountainconstructions 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video Shad

  • @benmoore8911
    @benmoore8911 2 роки тому +1

    Such a good setup!👍🏻

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, we are pretty happy with it now. Thanks for watching

    • @benmoore8911
      @benmoore8911 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue just sold our Drifta DOT6 camper trailer. Love your Ultimate camper and of course appreciate your Drifta gear!!

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      @@benmoore8911 what are you getting next ?
      Yeah been a few years honing in our set up but the drifta gear definitely helps and is top quality

    • @benmoore8911
      @benmoore8911 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue not sure. Love the look of your camper, love your videos as well.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@benmoore8911 thanks mate, really appreciate it 👍👍🤠

  • @westralianoffroad
    @westralianoffroad 2 роки тому +2

    Good stuff mate.

  • @antonminos1737
    @antonminos1737 Рік тому +1

    Can't beat the peace and tranquillity of the Aussie bush, thanks, great vlog

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  Рік тому

      Thanks mate, such a nice spot there 👍👍

  • @johnbeazley1902
    @johnbeazley1902 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoy you camping trips the wife and I are going to do some of them as well.just wondering were did you get the taps from for the jerry cans cheers in advanced

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, i got them from Bcf , although they are white in colour now.

  • @richardleejye2719
    @richardleejye2719 Рік тому +1

    Was waiting for u to introduce the Ultimate Trailer

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  Рік тому

      I have a full detailed video on it if you are interested in it.

    • @richardleejye2719
      @richardleejye2719 Рік тому

      @shaddonaghue Great looking fwd 👍

  • @jamesh7395
    @jamesh7395 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like a great spot - very chill. Thanks for the vid, and enjoyed the scenery and the tunes, as always :) How many hours from Sydney?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it . It’s about 4 hours to wee jasper but we were probably about 5 to where we camped , 👍👍🤠.

  • @gilesy7169
    @gilesy7169 Рік тому +1

    Another great location for a relaxing weekend 👍

  • @scottroygbiv
    @scottroygbiv 2 роки тому +1

    Another cracking vid pal. Although, those of us watching would prefer a shower screen be used on camera next time hahah. Classic.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, lucky for the jerry can hey 👍😂😂.

  • @nextleveladventuresau
    @nextleveladventuresau 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video as always mate

  • @dolosdenada771
    @dolosdenada771 2 роки тому +5

    What a great chill out weekend. And, as always, leaving camp cleaner than you found it. Respect.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much , glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

  • @whitey321
    @whitey321 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Shad enjoying your videos,what brand of radius arms are you using thinking of getting some for my cruiser,what lift do you have.
    Cheers
    Tim

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Hi mate
      In the front i have superior hyperflex radius arms and psr 2 inch flexy coils, extended brake lines and relocated abs lines, running a superior 2.0 remote res 5 inch shock. Sway bar still connected

    • @whitey321
      @whitey321 2 роки тому +1

      Cheers mate might look at the superior ones I just need to fix caster she is a bit twitchy on the HW

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@whitey321 i bought the 3 inch ones and it fixed the castor , i have a slight wobble at 80 now but might just be my tyres, they are pretty ordinary

  • @FlatBrokeAdventures
    @FlatBrokeAdventures 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful spot to chill out for the weekend. Nice little creek and plenty of fire wood, that all you need. Thanks for sharing Shad

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

  • @tonyf7997
    @tonyf7997 2 роки тому +1

    Mate, I only found your channel a month ag0 - the more i look at your rig the more I see all the well thought of little bits and pieces with practicality. Love the type of camping youre doing with natasha and we hope to be looking at an Ultimate later this year so we can start our journey! Stay safe!

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      sorry for the late reply this comment was in my held for review folder, thanks for watching and we are glad your enjoying the content. you'll love the ultimate when you get it such a great camper that you can pretty much take anywhere as you've seen. we have had a few 4wds over the years so we know exactly what we want in a car now. welcome aboard and thanks again for tuning in. 🤠👍

  • @simpleinstinct
    @simpleinstinct 2 роки тому +1

    1:34 That's a good idea for dust removal. I already have a Dewalt electric chain saw, I should pick up a small blower that could share a battery.
    Great video by the way.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it works great, good for blowing dust off the car as well , thanks for watching

  • @brentmcd12
    @brentmcd12 2 роки тому +1

    interesting setup! very scenic location ! lots of food cookups !

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching mate , really appreciate the support 👍👍cheers shad

  • @steveelliott7893
    @steveelliott7893 2 роки тому +1

    Nice quiet spot there mate. Great inspiration to get out there after my daughter gets her casting taken off.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah it was a top spot , hopefully the cast will come off soon 👍👍. Thanks for the support really appreciate it . Cheers shad

  • @stefanlauster4877
    @stefanlauster4877 2 роки тому +1

    This helps in ISO, great video man cheered me up

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Cheers legend, glad you tuned in again

  • @braydenclark5828
    @braydenclark5828 2 роки тому +1

    Another good ep mate looked like a nice pieceful spot

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Was a cracker mate, thanks for watching 👍👍

  • @MudducksTouringAustralia
    @MudducksTouringAustralia 2 роки тому +1

    Great clip as always Shad. Cheers Steve

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, really appreciate it. Thanks for tuning in while you out and about 👍👍🤠

  • @mattcrick2156
    @mattcrick2156 2 роки тому +1

    Nice one Shad and Tash, what a top spot, might check it out before it gets too cold

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah mate , get out there. Lots of spots in that area. I’m keen to head back as well .
      I wanted to stay but Natasha dragged me home kicking and screaming, apparently i need to work or something 😂😂😂

  • @unproadventures4142
    @unproadventures4142 2 роки тому +3

    What a spot that was mate
    Nice creek running plenty of wood with it all to yourselves
    It doesn’t get much better & the shower scene topped it off 🤙

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate , appreciate the support. I put that scene in for you mate 😂😂

  • @4WheelingInNSW
    @4WheelingInNSW 2 роки тому +1

    Bloody nice one mate, lovely little spot indeed, good find 👍👍 I like those chicken things, might have to grab some next time we’re at woolies
    Thanks for sharing 👍👍

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the support mate , yeah we been trying different stuff in the camp oven
      Its been fun although a fee disasters but we just have a laugh, yeah that spot was a cracker 👍👍

    • @4WheelingInNSW
      @4WheelingInNSW 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue I loved the “oh well, we’ll eat the potatoes separately” 🤣 absolute gold mate ... but it all ends up in your stomach anyway so 🤷🏻‍♂️
      My camp oven would be my most favourite bit of gear I reckon, love it. And that solar panel mate, cranking out some good amps so thanks again buddy 👍👍👍

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      @@4WheelingInNSW yeah that’s awesome mate, glad its working out good for you.
      And definitely couldn’t camp without the camp oven

    • @4WheelingInNSW
      @4WheelingInNSW 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue 😉👍

  • @TheWandererAUS
    @TheWandererAUS 2 роки тому +1

    Magic little spot mate! Can't wait to get down that way over the next few months... some cool crisp morning I'm sure! Perfect camping weather! Nice work mate, Rob 👍

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much , the mornings have been a bit crisp lately. Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

  • @CMReid
    @CMReid 2 роки тому +1

    You found a nice and peaceful spot there mate. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels 👍🏼

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Yeah it was great, so relaxing. Thanks for watching again I really appreciate the support
      Cheers shad 👍

  • @happyguy61
    @happyguy61 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a great spot mate! I’ve added it to my ‘to visit’ list👍 Top vid too

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching

    • @happyguy61
      @happyguy61 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue no worries mate I’m enjoying your content very much! Lots of great destination ideas👍

  • @Phil_McAvity
    @Phil_McAvity 2 роки тому +1

    Looked awesome mate 👍

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, really appreciate your support 🤠👍👍

  • @ARCHIES_79_LC
    @ARCHIES_79_LC 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the video shad. Glad it didn’t rain on you.
    Pretty funny when Natasha dusted you out! Haha.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks mate , yeah she got me good 😂😂😂🤦‍♂️, it was good to have a weekend no rain . Appreciate the support mate 👍👍

  • @kainebarker4185
    @kainebarker4185 2 роки тому +1

    Looked like a great weekend away. No dramas getting out of camp this time which I’m sure helped;)
    Thanks for another video Shad, thoroughly enjoyed it.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching mate, yeah good too get an easy weekend done and glad you enjoyed it . 👍👍

  • @resetadventures
    @resetadventures 2 роки тому +1

    Cracking video mate. What a relaxing spot

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers mate, thanks heaps hey 🤠👍👍

  • @iantooke3549
    @iantooke3549 2 роки тому +1

    is that the snow peak fire pit ? are u happy it?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it is the snow peak fire pit , yeah its great but we have changed the grill mesh though. But we use that thing everywhere even at home now 👍👍🤠

  • @lynnelivingstone825
    @lynnelivingstone825 2 роки тому +1

    Love the look of your chairs and little table with the wood on top. One Drifta chair... the other Helinox??? Little table just a stool with wooden board thrown on top?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +3

      Yeah it is, i still prefer the helinox while Natasha loves the drifta recliner. And yes the table is a cheap stool with a chop board i made on top.
      I have another video coming out talking about all the gear we use . Stay tuned 😂😂.
      Thanks for watching

    • @lynnelivingstone825
      @lynnelivingstone825 2 роки тому +1

      @Shad Donaghue also another question (I love getting ideas from other campers in how they do different things), I had kind of given up on the cast iron pan thing because of not only weight, but because it is such a dirty thing to store. Just wondering how and where you store yours? In the Ulti or in the car?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@lynnelivingstone825 just store it on top of my toolbag in drawer, but yes i know what you mean but i just keep coming back to cast iron for fire cooking. I am going to look for a canvas bag for it though as I would prefer it in the camper. I did keep it in the box it came in for ages until it deteriorated

    • @lynnelivingstone825
      @lynnelivingstone825 2 роки тому +1

      @Shad Donaghue yeah I like the bag idea. Any idea roughly how wide yours is at all? It looks a good size to go with the Snow Peak (which we have)?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@lynnelivingstone825 30cm from campfire Australia 👍👍

  • @asd67lkj
    @asd67lkj 2 роки тому +1

    The best part of camping has to be the sound of the birdlife early in the morning,,,,

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      It was so good, and they just kept going all day , so peaceful. Thanks for watching

  • @chrisrumble5605
    @chrisrumble5605 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Shad, rippa little spot by the looks, classic shower scene 😂😂
    We just done a similar trip Sunday and Monday at McIntyre hut not far from there, had the whole joint to ourselves, amazing what a couple of nights in the bush can do for ya hey?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate , yeah Mcintyre is on my list as well , so good to be out in the bush hey.
      Thanks for watching again 👍👍🤠

  • @peterguertler3357
    @peterguertler3357 2 роки тому +2

    Another great video Shad I like the way you keep it nice and simple, I have ordered the Snow Peak fire pit you use because it looks like a good piece of kit, not cheap but looks like it will out do my life. Still no rod it that creek LOL. Blessed with no rain but then again don't mind the rain as long as your not packing up in it.
    Keep them coming mate and one day we might see you on the track.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      Thanks mate, you will love the fire pit mate , great bit of kit and it will definitely last. I could see some little trout in that stream so there would definitely be some decent one around i reckon. Definitely come say gday if you see me round 👍👍.

  • @AmandaandAustinC
    @AmandaandAustinC 11 місяців тому +1

    Event Name Bondo State Forest: Partial Road Closure Notice - Nottingham Road
    Start Date 5 Dec 2023
    Description
    Due to the structural damage of a log bridge over Oaks Creek, Nottingham Road will remain closed between Brindabella Road and Ridge Road until further notice.
    Road closure signs will be in place for the affected section of road and traffic will be detoured via Nottingham Road, Ridge Road and Brindabella Road.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  11 місяців тому

      Is it still closed ?

    • @AmandaandAustinC
      @AmandaandAustinC 11 місяців тому +1

      I assume so as I just saw the notice on the state forests website when having a look at Bondo. @@shaddonaghue

  • @davidr7236
    @davidr7236 2 роки тому +1

    This will be great, was in Bondo just Sunday Monday, gave a fella a scare when he came up a steep bit of Broken Cart to find my van parked up clearing branches off the track.. he asked if it was 2wd.. 🤣
    Edit: cracked up when the missus covered you in dust, glad you left that in the edit :) great audio on this one! We had lunch at the same spot though you've gone much further in for your little nook.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah mate, so good down there. Thanks for clearing the track too, so many people just want to drive around everything 👍👍

  • @Vinceventuring
    @Vinceventuring 2 роки тому +2

    My gosh that is a cool camper. A palace compared to the iKamper 😂 another awesome vid Shad, we always expect the worst of the weather when we camp too. It’s been relentless this past year.

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      Haha yeah, its the ikamper for old people 😂😂😂. Yeah we actually got a weekend away with no rain 👍👍👍. First time since lockdown

    • @Vinceventuring
      @Vinceventuring 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue it’s even better when the sun comes out when you’re certain it’ll rain. You start to think you’re cursed hahaha. So glad you got a sunny one in👌

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      @@Vinceventuring thanks guys, really appreciate the support 👍👍

    • @Vinceventuring
      @Vinceventuring 2 роки тому +1

      @@shaddonaghue you deserve it! Your videos are great!

  • @northerntrucker72
    @northerntrucker72 2 роки тому +1

    What were the temperatures like?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      They were actually fairly mild , we had about a low of 6 degrees celcius, and some nice days in the early 20s

    • @northerntrucker72
      @northerntrucker72 2 роки тому +1

      I'm trying to convince my wife to head to the Snowy Mtns during autumn or winter. Difficult...we live in sunny QLD

    • @northerntrucker72
      @northerntrucker72 2 роки тому +1

      We're heading south at the start of May. Was planning for Newnes, but this morning i saw your video of the free camp at Sofala on the Turon. It looked like a great spot

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@northerntrucker72 so we spent Easter at paddys river dam in bago state forest and had a few mornings negative 2.5 , it was chilly but really nice days

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@northerntrucker72 yeah there are some good spots around sofala and hillend. Bring some warm clothes and a good sleeping bag and you’ll be fine

  • @OffroadTouringLife
    @OffroadTouringLife 2 роки тому +1

    It is a fantastic area! Is that campsite closed in winter?

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      I don’t think so , because its just in the forest and the track in isn’t seasonal. But I’m not 💯 percent on that

    • @davidr7236
      @davidr7236 2 роки тому +2

      Hey Off-road & shad, that area isn't closed as it's North of Dubbo flat camp, they close the park gate there June to October

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому

      @@davidr7236 ok awesome, be a nice spot for a winter camp ⛺️ 🥶

  • @utilisemedia
    @utilisemedia 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Shad you’ve got me thinking about camp chairs and how much room they take up. Did you consider the Mountain Designs version or do you think the Helinox is the way to go? Cheers Todd

    • @shaddonaghue
      @shaddonaghue  2 роки тому +1

      I just went the helinox because I don’t think the mountain design ones were out then or I hadn’t come across them . They do take up very little room