Australia: we thought we had seen it all

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  • @NextMeridianExpedition
    @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому +8

    It is so so weird to think we are reaching the end of this lap of Australia... There will be one more episode in two weeks and that is it !!! Big clap for NordVPN who supports us on our journey! Use the code NMEXP and for every purchase of the 2-year NordVPN plan receive +4 bonus months on top: nordvpn.com/nmexp

    • @iggyblitz8739
      @iggyblitz8739 8 днів тому

      Nice but your video of Adelaide was so quick ?

  • @Jacko1165
    @Jacko1165 28 днів тому +12

    South Australia is extraordinary by any standard.
    Clearly the most diverse and striking and I think you barely scratched the surface.

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 Місяць тому +14

    Your video is amazing ! I never heard you say “are we there yet ! “ . People overseas say that the outback is boring because it is so empty when driving to a tourist attraction . They failed to see what you could see . I love it . Me and my husband drove across the hay plain and the sky met the flat landscape . You could look as far as the eye can see and the road seemed endless . The sky looked so huge and it was so peaceful . We saw kangaroos and emus though . You are strong solid and durable because you had the strength to travel across Australia . Thank you so much !

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому +1

      ❤️ yes it is a fascinating environment . So we ve understood that because there had been rains the Roos and emus did not have to seek water around the road. We did not see even 1 kangaroo all the way through the center.

    • @geoffoconnor3487
      @geoffoconnor3487 22 дні тому +1

      I love to be on the Sturt Highway near Balranald at dusk. The sky near the Hay Plain horizon is a beautiful subtle mauve or violet colour.

  • @joeyv588
    @joeyv588 28 днів тому +6

    Awesome guys! Was so lovely meeting you both and I hope you have a blast! The video is incredible and the footage of the Opal fields is fantastic. Well done !

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  27 днів тому

      Thanks so much for the visit Joey- we loved it… we had so much more footage had to make a CHoice. Meeting you was by far the highlight of our stay !!!

  • @justinneway8534
    @justinneway8534 15 днів тому +1

    Happy Birthday, Nick. Always wanted to see Coober Pedy...now I've seen it. Very interesting and unexpected. Thanks.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  15 днів тому

      Thanks! Coober Pedy is a pretty special place for sure. But it s nice to have someone to show around

  • @Altitud74
    @Altitud74 19 днів тому +1

    Hahahha well done Mathilde for Nick’s borthday. Nice video with interesting content on the mine etc… Good luck for the transfer to Asia and the next part of your adventure.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  19 днів тому

      Thank you Max !!!! Oui La mine on avait beaucoup plus de contenu c était tellement intéressant

  • @nicoleziegler6112
    @nicoleziegler6112 27 днів тому +4

    Wow!!!!! Not only are your videos entertaining, but they are also educational! The Cooper Pedy living conditions are unique to say the least.....

  • @cmoreoverland6739
    @cmoreoverland6739 Місяць тому +6

    This is the best. Coober Pedy is such a discovery. I've known about this place but never seen it as you present. So cool! So many questions.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! There is so much to see out there. I could not put everything but we literally harassed Joey with questions the place is so interesting

  • @katie.maree8
    @katie.maree8 Місяць тому +6

    THE EMU SHOT 😍😍😍 another great, great video you guys 🫶🏻

  • @Joni.b.
    @Joni.b. 26 днів тому +2

    Happy holidays, vous deux , wherever you happen to be at the moment!
    Wonderful video as always. Especially enjoyed the wildlife.

  • @georgemckinnon7134
    @georgemckinnon7134 29 днів тому +3

    Wow, I was just in Uluru a few weeks ago, American Thanksgiving, and last year I also did the Great Ocean Highway and saw a wild Koala bear. Two separate and wonderful trips to Australia from the USA. Thanks for the video!

  • @juliehollitt8584
    @juliehollitt8584 25 днів тому +1

    Your UA-cam feed came up on my iPad. Your find of one of our country’s most amazing little creatures made my day. I grew up in an area where they were found frequently. I haven’t seen them for many years. Nice to know they are still around. Glad you have enjoyed discovering our wonderful country. My husband is about to retire so looking forward to getting out and investigating it as well. Stay safe. 👋🏻

  • @KelpiesRock
    @KelpiesRock Місяць тому +6

    So much to see in Australia,I think you need a return visit one day.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @kieransmith1796
    @kieransmith1796 Місяць тому +2

    Your videography skills have gotten so good over your journey. Some fantastic shots.
    9 months in Oz is a really good amount of time to see the country. All the best for your travels in Asia and beyond. 👍

  • @naiyomotion
    @naiyomotion 28 днів тому +2

    Welcome to South Australia! You'd be right to be nervous getting stuck on a beach. I was just a little north of Robe in the Coorong a couple months back and discovered an abandoned 4 wheel drive half submerged in the water. Could hardly have been there for more than a day, so it looks like someone got caught in the sand and then the tide.
    Although some of the remote areas can be dangerous, that's also part of their beauty. It's so nice to find remote places where you feel completely cut off from civilisation and the freedom that comes with it! Enjoy the rest of your trip + happy birthday ;)

  • @petermillard1913
    @petermillard1913 22 дні тому +1

    Thanks

  • @jarahkaren8074
    @jarahkaren8074 7 днів тому +1

    South Australia, Red Centre and Up North are just about at their hottest during Jan. Yowser. You really did it hard!

  • @stevestott1514
    @stevestott1514 Місяць тому +2

    Wow this awesome journey around Australia sure has been amazing . Seeing it threw your eyes ,and camera’s. Has been truly very inspiring and enjoyable. Thank you both for always bring us all these wonderful videos . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌏🍻👍🏼😁🎄

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you Steve! It s so nice to have people who follow since long time coming with us through this new continent and the next we hope!

    • @stevestott1514
      @stevestott1514 Місяць тому

      @ 👍🏼hitch hiking along as long as you go . 😁. Cheers

  • @RichardVac
    @RichardVac Місяць тому +1

    It's always so nice to see your wonderful videos. It's so entertaining to watch your road adventures, going through beautiful places, and you guys are a joy, thank you! ❤❤

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for accompanying us on this journey! For quite a long time too!

  • @11Khalid11
    @11Khalid11 22 дні тому +1

    I LOVE South Australia!! A truly beautiful place!

  • @norbertosabido7274
    @norbertosabido7274 26 днів тому +2

    Merry Christmas Guys

  • @g0ora
    @g0ora Місяць тому +2

    Merci NandM, you don't half take us to some fantastic places. Salutations.

  • @Badfinger61-i4w
    @Badfinger61-i4w Місяць тому

    Super interesting episode, guys!
    Loved all the variety of roads, people, and experiences.
    What a time you’ve had in Australia and Tasmania! 😊

  • @KelpiesRock
    @KelpiesRock Місяць тому +3

    Looking forward to your TOP 10 in Australia.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  16 днів тому +1

      oooh we will have to work on one australia special... so much work hahahah

  • @criticalthinkersrule
    @criticalthinkersrule 26 днів тому +3

    Thanks for doing SA. Love your soundtrack!

  • @td_ng
    @td_ng Місяць тому

    its always a treat whenever there's a convoy, and happy christmas/holidays guys
    🎄 and that heat is crazy

  • @reinemates
    @reinemates 10 днів тому

    Bellissimo ragazzi! Ci piace la vostra missione.🗺 Magari ci becchiamo, noi siamo adesso in direzione verso il WA!

  • @norbertosabido7274
    @norbertosabido7274 Місяць тому +2

    Hey HAPPY BIRTHDAY. NICK SURE HOPE YOU HAD A BLESSED DAY

  • @alexandral6273
    @alexandral6273 Місяць тому +1

    Incroyable ce mode de vie souterrain ! Merci pour cette belle découverte ! 😉

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому +1

      Oui c était vraiment fascinating cet endroit on imagine pas que canpuisse existed

  • @aislingbooks
    @aislingbooks 29 днів тому

    Awesome as usual. No, I take that back, it is so unusually interesting: from the dunes to the dugouts. And what a unique place, Coober Pedy is. Wow!

  • @ronfinch5532
    @ronfinch5532 Місяць тому +2

    Love the two tracking through the dunes! That Cuberpete place looked interesting and the underground home was really cool. You can keep the snake though.

    • @WiFiWombat
      @WiFiWombat Місяць тому

      I assume you mean Coober Pedy.

    • @ronfinch5532
      @ronfinch5532 Місяць тому +1

      @ ya I’m on the other side of the planet and just copied someone else’s text with out checking. Still it looks like an interesting place to visit.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      It was the most fascinating place Ron! Honestly loved it. And could not imagine places like that existed! Merry Christmas to you

  • @clupu2
    @clupu2 Місяць тому +1

    You guys rock! This was quite interesting! Awesome journey!!!!!!!!!

  • @tomriley5790
    @tomriley5790 24 дні тому

    Was lucky enough to spend a few months in South Australia a few years ago. Drove from Sydney to Adelaide via a very circutious route in a tiny Kia.

  • @gregirwinwallace8706
    @gregirwinwallace8706 29 днів тому +1

    I presume that you have a reliable pump that you can inflate or deflate your tyers to to suit the conditions your driving on. In the case where you were bogged you could have let them down to as low as 16psi, that gives you a wider spread of the tyre giving more traction

  • @davemangle6448
    @davemangle6448 Місяць тому +2

    The Flinders are so green at the moment!!
    Amazing how it comes alive with a bit of rain !

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Yes it was superb

    • @joepusic4238
      @joepusic4238 Місяць тому

      You gays are lousy drivers when I go hunting I go Tru svamp and water is 4 feet deep and snow but I got Cummings 2001 4×4

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      @@joepusic4238 thank you for your contribution

    • @davemangle6448
      @davemangle6448 Місяць тому

      @@NextMeridianExpedition 😂😂😂😂

    • @le6297
      @le6297 20 днів тому

      @@joepusic4238Well, good for you!

  • @MGSkinner
    @MGSkinner 29 днів тому +1

    Thanks for having us and @katie.maree8 along, guys. Two adventures I won't soon forget. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the journey has in store for you and the Albatross. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @michaelgrantham125
    @michaelgrantham125 Місяць тому +7

    I reckon that was a King Brown that had just shed its skin. These are not normal snakes. They are big strong fast and aggressive in the extreme. You have no idea. They are the boss out there.

  • @anic0485
    @anic0485 Місяць тому +1

    Welcome to SA. We are form Adelaide and traveling in our troppy around the world, Australia to Germany at (we are on a winter break and will be back in Adelaide very soon) Funny enough I got stuck on the same beach, coming from the other end, many years ago.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Small world! Hahaha yes the sand was just different on a few of those beaches super interesting

  • @Josh92SA
    @Josh92SA 19 днів тому +1

    SA probably has more biomes than any other location in the world. Don't forget to checkout the Adelaide Hills!

  • @erwinzyx
    @erwinzyx 24 дні тому +1

    Looking at the snake you saw, my guess would be a Shield-snouted Brown Snake. Like all brown snakes, they are highly venomous, and a single bite can be lethal.

  • @neilmacdonald8148
    @neilmacdonald8148 Місяць тому +1

    Love the video - snake looks like either a juvenile eastern brown (venomous), or maybe a tiger snake (also venomous)….

  • @Love_rainy_days
    @Love_rainy_days Місяць тому +1

    Thanks guys! Love 💘the channel always fun and interesting! Coober Pedy is amazing with the Opel mining and underground homes. Nice to see a Ford pull your Land Rower out of the sand! Don't mess with the snakes of Australia most are venomous. Australia and its people are amazing. Hope all goes well with your SUV shipping to Asia! Hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas 🎄🎄❄❄and New Years Season! Cheers🥖🥖🍺🍺🎅🏼

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so so much rainy days ! We love coober pedy it was so cool!
      Have good holidays and merry Christmas

  • @Scambush
    @Scambush 23 дні тому +1

    They went to Coober Pedy on the second season of the US version of The Amazing Race where they were given a choice between a difficult gold hunting task in the air conditoned mine or a simpler golfing challenge albeit in the extreme heat.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  22 дні тому

      oh wow hahahahah that must have been awesome as an experience we are honnestly tempted to go back and experience the mining

  • @noonieone7026
    @noonieone7026 Місяць тому +2

    M & M's in that heat. I hope they made it!

  • @mycallhotshot123
    @mycallhotshot123 Місяць тому +2

    That snake was probably a King Brown - very big, very poisonois, best avoided ;-)

    • @glenod
      @glenod Місяць тому +2

      western brown actually.

  • @norbertosabido7274
    @norbertosabido7274 Місяць тому +2

    Nice Home it most be really cool down there too

  • @anniewalden9697
    @anniewalden9697 Місяць тому +1

    Loved this one, but not sure about underground living- super interesting, none the less!🤩🙃

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Hahahaha i agree with you! But! We visited another dugout , the one of Joey and it looked so much more modern like a normal house. Pretty nice

  • @elenawalker3746
    @elenawalker3746 29 днів тому +2

    SA is so underrated.

  • @fritzwacker3771
    @fritzwacker3771 29 днів тому

    Cooper pedi, living in the underground is very exiting. Thanks.

  • @TesLatino
    @TesLatino 26 днів тому

    Nick, Mathilde.... I am trying to show a friend one of the services you use for your travels but I can't find it. Can you post the name of the phone service solution that you currently consider the best for your travels. I think I remember you using more than one method. From sim cards, eSimcards and other online services. If I remember correectly, once you settled for a service that allows you to simply pick the country where you're going, and you're able to switch over to a plan that is reliable and inexpensive without waiting for new sim cards.
    Thank you!

  • @russmartin4189
    @russmartin4189 Місяць тому +1

    Very cool. I have seen videos of Cuberpete before, but you had a few tidbits that I did't know. Not a fan of the endless desert landscape though. I guess if you go to Australia, you have to drive those endless stretches to get the full experience.

  • @billyc5914
    @billyc5914 Місяць тому

    U all should invest in a good brand kinetic rope as they work much better than straps. I'm in the US & back in the day everyone used straps then years later kinetic ropes came along & what a difference in rebound energy,
    just saying. Ur videos r so much more interesting in content with the wild offloading & the day to day ups & downs by far. Keep em coming🤘

  • @vanessawatson1768
    @vanessawatson1768 Місяць тому +1

    The snake is a ringed brown snake by the looks. Dangerous as normal in Australia we have some of the most deadliest snakes in Australia. Loved the whole thing as normal guys. Need to work a bit on the post audio though haha but you know my back ground. Haha message me if you want help with it. Loved every minute of this vid ❤🎉

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Thanks, yeah the audio can be tricky! We just don’t really have time and skills to dedicate to it unfortunately, need to learn

  • @hughbatchelor8599
    @hughbatchelor8599 Місяць тому +1

    Hi guys. You sure seem to manage to find some unusual and exciting places. I didn't know about the underground homes in the opal mining area. I guess you could call them desert hobbits🙂. God Bless. H

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      It's a pretty amazing place! And yes that d be fitting such a fun way to live

  • @danthesolarman6480
    @danthesolarman6480 Місяць тому +2

    Funnily enough that you mention mad max because they were filmed there.

  • @monicahardwick1394
    @monicahardwick1394 Місяць тому +1

    You guys are such fun!!

  • @susansmeeton4321
    @susansmeeton4321 Місяць тому +1

    what a wonderful adventure, thank you for sharing

  • @JayJay...
    @JayJay... 24 дні тому +1

    .. prominent brown bands is generally the Western Brown according to ChatGPT ..

  • @nehechodane1013
    @nehechodane1013 29 днів тому

    It seems to be a juvenile brown snake, but already almost an adult. In any case, one of the most venomous in the world. The snake bit kit doesn´t help in this case!!!Be careful, friends!!! It's best to show the pictures to a local expert for verification. Happy birthday Nick ! (same age as my son). Have a nice and safe trip!!!

  • @TheOnlyTaps
    @TheOnlyTaps Місяць тому

    Great watch as always 👊🏿

  • @adelinoribeiro3501
    @adelinoribeiro3501 27 днів тому +1

    Un petit coucou de Paris.
    Une super vidéo, à plus.

  • @terrahmama
    @terrahmama Місяць тому +1

    Did you ever find out why they don't have to fill the test holes? Sure seems dangerous? The hobbit cave house was incredible! I loved the emu's on the run! You always meet the coolest people!❤

    • @WiFiWombat
      @WiFiWombat Місяць тому

      There are several million holes.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      According to Joey there is some sort of guidance requiring them to at least protect the hole. But she acknowledges only a small portion are covered. In the prospection phase they drill holes everywhere

  • @johndiaz7240
    @johndiaz7240 Місяць тому +1

    Nice travels 👍 Merry Christmas

  • @wmanad8479
    @wmanad8479 29 днів тому

    Kind of looks like an Eastern Brown Snake - if so it's a deadly one, and good you stayed away.

  • @stupidmonkeykev
    @stupidmonkeykev Місяць тому

    "coolest" place to sleep in the hot desert, nice of Dee to sort you the dugout bet a shower and a cave was very very refreshing.

  • @stephenmcilfatrick6223
    @stephenmcilfatrick6223 24 дні тому +1

    Amazing video. Thanks 😊

  • @murtoasumpoiler
    @murtoasumpoiler Місяць тому

    We used to ride our bikes on that beach

  • @johnpitt2742
    @johnpitt2742 22 дні тому

    if you deflate your tyres to 12psi you will be rearly buged and don't try turning in soft sand

  • @Pauly82
    @Pauly82 Місяць тому +1

    Unfortunately you only scratched the surface of South Australia!

  • @RanjitSingh-h8b
    @RanjitSingh-h8b Місяць тому +1

    Nice 👍

  • @michelleh9685
    @michelleh9685 29 днів тому +1

    Snake could be a speckled brown snake

  • @dariohefti6278
    @dariohefti6278 Місяць тому

    Great video as always 🥰
    17 days omg 🤣

  • @ratnadipmajumdar8179
    @ratnadipmajumdar8179 Місяць тому

    Super journey ❤❤😊

  • @wayneddrmody7298
    @wayneddrmody7298 24 дні тому +1

    Driving a left hand driving vehicle would make the driving a little bit harder

  • @ditroia2777
    @ditroia2777 24 дні тому

    Your Auntie lives in SA, yet you came here last ;)

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  22 дні тому +1

      we had never met ! she is a remote aunt and an awesome person! it is just the itinerary brought us toward Adelaide at the end. it was really good timing actually

  • @MrDonJBerg
    @MrDonJBerg Місяць тому +2

    100 Degree heat??? To much for me

    • @WiFiWombat
      @WiFiWombat Місяць тому +1

      You won't like it here on Boxing Day, it is predicted to reach 45 C (113 F). EDIT:, I recalculated the Furry Height temperature. My initial mental calculation was six degrees too low.

    • @jimmyriddle5246
      @jimmyriddle5246 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@WiFiWombat Even worse is that 45C is actually closer to 113F

    • @WiFiWombat
      @WiFiWombat Місяць тому +1

      @jimmyriddle5246 Sorry, I have edited the original post, having arrived at the same conclusion..

    • @jimmyriddle5246
      @jimmyriddle5246 Місяць тому

      @@WiFiWombat all good mate

    • @WiFiWombat
      @WiFiWombat Місяць тому +2

      They have downgraded the estimated maximum to 38 C, but it is predicted to rain so the humidity may be high.

  • @mikehzz9848
    @mikehzz9848 Місяць тому +1

    They charged $300+ 10 years ago to get rescued by the guys in Robe. I know from personal experience.. 😊

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      Hahahaha perfect people will be able to get a quote just by looking at the comments

  • @hafeezahmed-f7c
    @hafeezahmed-f7c Місяць тому

    Long days w8ing

  • @RobertAriss-n8u
    @RobertAriss-n8u 29 днів тому

    thats a king brown 2nd deadliest snake in oz get bit by him and your pretty well history

  • @andreloshon3344
    @andreloshon3344 Місяць тому +2

    lovely scenery...beautiful australia 👍👍👍How come u guys did not interview any aborigines on ur trip thru australia,that would of been a nice end to ur journey (thru australia)

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  16 днів тому

      hey Andre, good question, we lined up a few options for a good encounters, but nothing ended up working out... a real pity. we are disappointed as well.

  • @VIAJANTEDATERRA
    @VIAJANTEDATERRA Місяць тому +1

    ola meus amigos vamos VIVER A VIDA

  • @dangavel1283
    @dangavel1283 23 дні тому

    You missed Kangaroo Island , which is probably the best ( and least spoiled ) part of SA, ah well ,your loss.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  22 дні тому

      there are many many more places we did not go to in south Australia :) thank you for the tip though! We ll keep it in mind

  • @Boy_Tigyawat
    @Boy_Tigyawat 29 днів тому +1

    Mathilde is beautiful girl 🎇🎆🎇

  • @roberttony001
    @roberttony001 Місяць тому

    You don't holiday in Adelaide, you live in Adelaide and holiday in the rest of Australia.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому +2

      Except when you re not from
      Australia 😅 you holiday everywhere ! Amazing city it is

  • @basildavidson4597
    @basildavidson4597 Місяць тому

    👍🏻

  • @WendyWendy-ck2oz
    @WendyWendy-ck2oz 28 днів тому +1

    especially attractive!!!!!???

  • @ianclark7948
    @ianclark7948 Місяць тому

    Stopped watching half way because the music volume was too high. Just irritating, woke up the whole household.

  • @Kevin72836
    @Kevin72836 21 день тому +1

    Dat snake, it's a danger noodle. Don't touch it 😀

  • @glenod
    @glenod Місяць тому +3

    looks like a western brown snake, very venomous.