I agree with Opal just below. My first crossing of Aussie was in 1958 and my last was in 2010. All the best were before the roads were sealed. Dad taught us to get far into the bush when camping. His motto was "if they can't see you they can't hurt you" There were a few bad eggs on the road in the earlies. It's good to see folks traveling but sad to see them camping like sheep. They miss SO much.
Thanks again Mick & Sally....Hope I was a good passenger in the back seat there and back...LOL Am so keen to get my wheels rolling again..Cheers for now.
Yes just like shaenj my last trip on the Bor was 2010 a great experience. We hit Kalgoorlie did a right turn and off up the Canning. It was for me a trip of a life time. We started our trip in Brisbane and started heading home after we had a shower and a great meal and sleep at Birdsville. Had we left it two weeks later we would have been in big dodo's big floods. [July and August 2010] Ten thousand kilometres in six weeks and three days. Thank you for sharing.
Kimba has an amazing art and craft co-operative shops inside the old tractor repair shed in the main street. They had a coffee van outside that made good coffee. Even I spent a couple of hours in there ( a bloke). At Wudina we camped out at a farm stay with its own mini rock formation and a flushing toilet/shower. It is a donation to stay, situated not far from Mt Wudina? on a dirt road
Fantastic video, hopefully will be on the road from Melbourne, Perth , Broome and Darwin. Then down the guts early, mid year in 2022. Thanks for showing all the places that we can check out.
@@peterbanko5039 Yes there are plenty of fuel stops. Is there always fuel available at these stops, I can't say? We have a long range fuel tank and had no issues buying diesel.
Loved the video Mick. My first Nullarbor crossing was in 1985. Have crossed approx 2 dozen times since then and I have never seen some of the areas you stopped at. I cannot wait to take my van across and visit many of the wonderful free camp sites available. Brings back some good memories. Thanks.
Thouroughly enjoyed your video. Crisscrossed the Nullarbor back in April this year from Sale Vic, while the borders were open, for the 12th time. Love it. Said I wouldn’t do it again for a while but have itchy feet after watching this. Maybe 2022 when the borders, hopefully, will allow travel again. Keep up the great work. 👍👏
We spent two nights twice exactly where you were parked just before Border Village. Once on the way over to Perth in March and once on the way back in May. Just a beautiful place.
Thanks for sharing guys - we are so keen to do that trip again. 2010 we did Adelaide to Coffin Bay (to see family) then across Nullarbor to Perth, Margaret River, Albany, Esperance then back to Adelaide. It was our first road trip together and we’ve got thousands of km’s under our belt since then but haven’t managed to drive across to WA again (multiple flights though). We lost all of the photos from our 2010 trip when our house was robbed in 2011 - unbacked up laptop was one of the items stolen as well as our cameras and digital video camera and memory cards, plus loads of other irreplaceable personal items with more sentimental than monetary value 😢. Your stops brought back lots of great memories and reminded us why we really need to head West again.
Love the video guys, I do that trip regularly in winter time except I go north past Kalgoolie to Leonora , Sandstone, Que etc and spend a couple of months gold prospecting with a detector in those areas then continue the lap to the coast then down to Perth , Albany, Esperence and back across the long road. I love it, used to tow a camper now a bit more comfort with my off road Silverliner ( which I had to modify a lot )
Finally stumbled on to a great channel. Like you, we have crossed the Nullarbor, but stayed at places which has powered sites. We are now powered up, so to speak, so we are looking forward to boon docking, next trip . It is great seeing the same trip driven by others. Thankyou for tip on the Fraser Caravan Park. Thankyou for the tips.
The last time I came over from SA in 2017 crossing the Nullarbor I played the Nullarbor golf from Ceduna to Kalgoorlie...enjoyed all the designated towns that you had to play
Just saw your video. Brings back memories of the only trip I did across and back when i worked in Perth for 6 months in the 1970,s. I had to stop at Mundrabilla roadhouse as it was over 50c that day (54 on their thermometer ) and the car was getting too hot. I wish I had a camera at the time to take a photo of it. When I drove back however in June it was only 18 and came back at night following a road train (so I didn,t hit any wildlife!! ). One day when I retire i will go back across less hurried!!
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Yes it would be nice. However the trip of a lifetime to me was one I missed out on in the 1970,s There is a truck operator here named Mick Travlos (he is still alive ) who was famous for opening up the express freight service from Melbourne to Perth. In the 1970,s when I worked for Kenworth he had a V12 detroit powered cabover kenworth which was well known (he had other Kenworths with Cummins engines in them ). I got a chance to go with him on a trip but sadly a mate of mine was killed in an accident and I could not go. I did not get another chance unfortunately. Thems the breaks!!
You missed the short drive down from Penong to a nice campspot called Cactus Beach, not free but very reasonable. I spent 6 days (on my own) across there on one of the 8 trips I have done. First one was in 1969 when there was 320 miles (515 km) of gravel road back then. You didn't even get out of the Ceduna 60k zone before you hit the "dirt" then all the way to WA Border. The road was much further north back then, sometimes up to 25k. Have fun
There was a lot that we missed as there is so much to see going over that way. I bet you would have some stories to tell about your trips while sitting around a campfire at night.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 yep, you sure got that right. I had a Super 8 camera loaned to me during the first trip in 1969 and for my 80th Birthday, my sister had it converted to video on USB and wow, did that bring back so many memories. Unfortunately, I have lost all three of my friends who traveled with me that trip. We went to Perth for a sailing championship and beside our vehicle, there were two others, one of which towed the boat we were to sail in. That was a HR Panel van and carried 3 adults and 2 kids. Recently, the last of my friend passed on at 97 and I gave a copy of the trip to his daughter, the best part for her being her dad kissing the bitumen at the WA border. I had set this up.
A lot of people say that there is nothing to see going over the Nullarbor, we think it is one of the best trips to do. We have done it several times now.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 I've been across a few times but many years ago. Almost retired widowed and ready for a motor home and travels! Def want to check out Esperance next time. Don't think I went there
I did this trip 40 years ago. In those days there is no way you could safely free camp on the Nullarbor. looks like things have changed a lot. great video
What was it 40 years ago that you could not safely camp? Could you give us some examples.? I’ve been free camping, work and Leasure for nearly 40 years and have never experienced any trouble. Golden rule, don’t camp outside a pub on on Friday night, just go 20 km out of town
Thanks for your great drone footage and videos. This is what it’s like now, 2022, many years ago it was different, unsealed roads, carrying fuel and water. Streaky bay is civilisation, no chainlink fences of Ceduna, maybe there is a problem? About 5 years ago I took my mother on a “retraching” trip from Holleton, near Merredin. Her father was given a soldier settlement block, 2nd world war,along the emu fence line. This is where they drew the line between farmable, and non farmable, basically heartbreak blocks. After trying farming on unfarmable land they packed up 4 daughters in a model t ford truck and headed east. My mothers memory , at 5 years old was the Madura pass. There were camel teams that use to take vehicles up and down the pass 1938. There are picks in the roadhouse.The pass has changed. It is now a gentle gradient. If you walk out the servo 90deg and cross the highway on the lower exit you will walk up the old pass. On the left hand side going up the 70s bypass you will see a “blowhole” cement plague. This is all limestone country that used to be under the sea. Australia is tilting lower into gulf of carpentaria and the great Australian bight is getting higher
If you get the chance and head that way again if you haven't done them already, some good spots in SA are - Mt Wudinna (little Uluru) 2nd largest monolith in Australia; Polda Rock Recreation Reserve, Murphy's Haystacks, Gawler Rangers - Organ Pipes and Kolay Mirica Falls.
In the last 10 months I’ve lost in order,, Mum 64, Pop 84, Dad 65, sister 50. And lost home ownership plus most possessions. Your video is like a dream I need to feel for myself. I can see myself not coming back if someone needs a boilermaker along the way. Had to say this, just have to tell someone. Thanks . Take care .
@@ghostofmyself4734 sounds like you are doing something that you need to do for yourself, look after yourself along the way. When you see the location that is right for you, act on it and roll with the punches.
Mick, hello, nice trip really nice sunsets , say, I’m trying to see what brand Ute, you are hauling the caravan with, obviously a diesel, BTW what are you paying for fuel these days , it’s herrendous here in USA, AS MUCH AS US$ 7..00/gallon but whatever petrol, costs LESS, STAY WELL HAPPY TRAILS. CHERIO 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸
We have a Holden Colorado and diesel at the moment is anywhere above $2:00 per litre. he cost of all fuels and groceries here in Australia has escalated out of control over the last 6 months.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 thanks for your reply, I did NOT KNOW ,HOLDEN WAS STILL AROUND,your vehicle looked US, but the size threw me off, WE lived in JAMAICA BWI, so drive on the LEFT ALSO , FYI I knew a man whom lost hisbLEFT arm, so had a car SPECIALLY MADE IN AUSTRALIA for him in theb1940s it was a VAUXHALL VELOX, everything set up on the RIGHTBSIDE OF THE CAR FOR HIM , then an UNCLE had a car that LOOKED DIFFERENT, it was an AUSTRALIAN FORD, , THE FORD DEALERSHIP in KINGSTON, is the WORLDS OLDEST FORD DEALERSHIP as a result everyone on BOTH sides of our families drove NOTHING BUT FORDS , even in USA most of my cars were FORDS.,current one is a 2013 FORD TAURUS. 3.5 LITRE V6 6SPEED AUTOMATIC bought it in 2016 with 21 k on it with warranty, now only 35 k, ‘ SPEAKING of high food prices, there was very little food available so I went down from185, to 135lbs now only 1 meal a day BREAKFAST, , my regards to you both, GOD BLESS YOU ,, CHERIO,🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey guys, great video! Did you ever put together a map of your travels with the various free camp sites you used? It would be handy for new adventures like us who are starting to think about buying a van and tow vehicle and set off across the west
No sorry, this footage was collected just prior to us even considering starting our own UA-cam Chanel. Our latest videos possibly show what you are referring to but sadly not in this one👍 WikiCamps will show you most of the great camps sites across Australia if you haven't already looked at it. Enjoy your van when you get one🙂
Better than filling up at the BP, there is a self serve tank just after passing the airport on the way into Ceduna from the east, much cheaper, but no roadhouse facilities. Swipe card required. Fuel used to be cheaper at the Eucla Motel than at Border Village, but sure if that is still the case.
Great episode Mick and Sally.🍷🍷 I hope you are well after seeing the doctor. I was just wondering how the car went on fuel on the trip. Safe travels.🍷🍷🍺🍺😃
Hi Marck, I just double on your channel I love it. Just quick question do you still have the original fuel tank on your rig or have you got a sub tank on it? Thank you regards Nick
Hi mick, Another great video. We have just got home after doing the round trip from NSW looking at the wild flowers.. A comment, I noticed that nearly all of the transport use the cab over prime movers. Is this coincidence or a perticular reasoon, maybe due to the mainly flat road? As soon as we crossed back into NSW it appeared that the long nose took over on all routes. also noted was NSW has the worst roads! SA & WA were great all over. Its a pity that we have the most population and can't seem t have a decent road system.
Thanks Ross, sorry but I cant really answer your question regarding cab overs. I think most states have their own fair share of road issues. I am assuming that you did the W.A. wildflowers, we did them back in the early 2,000's, was very pretty to see.
Hi there, have just discovered your UA-cam channel. Love the way you present. Just a curiosity, you did not mention where you filled up with water, and also any dump points. As you free camped a great deal I was wondering how you addressed these issues. Cheers Des
We filled up with water at Ceduna and then Noresman before heading to Perth. The reverse order was done on our way back. It is a matter of conserving the water to suite the carrying capacity at the time. There was limited to no water available to refill on the Nullarbor.
Gday Mick, We are looking forward to free camping our way around Australia next year! Just wanted to ask if you modified the rear suspension in the Colorado? The Ute and van look like they sit very well. Cheers Jeff Rye, Victoria
Perhaps more information may be of some help to you Jeff. I removed the spring sets and took them into a suspension repair shop and ask for the spring height be reset and an additional leaf be fitted for heavy duty towing. It has made a huge difference to the back of the Colorado and the way it rides.
@@jeffgibson7528 the cost for the springs to be upgraded was $475.00 as I supplied the labour to remove and refit the springs. It did raise the ride height noticeably. From the ground to the bottom leading edge of the rear bumper bar the height is 51cm.
Very nice clip just bit concern about the dangers of free camping compared with secured proper caravan parks . Love to travel around in a caravan have done a lot of camping in secured parks and stayed in motels and hotels .Looking to purchase a van and travel with my Mrs around . Also is it difficult to clean or dump the toilet waste .
Everyone will have their own ideas about the dangers of free camping compared to Caravan Park security. We have never seen a safety incident while free camping but we have had the people next to us in a Caravan Park robbed during the night. We go with our gut feeling when we free camp, if it doesn't feel right when you pull up, then don't stop there, move on. Toilets on the modern day caravan are very easy to clean and empty. Sometimes the mess left at the dump area by others isn't very nice although this is a rare.
Except for the day in Darwin where we are waiting on trailers, one of us is working all of the time for the 24 hours of each day. This excluded loading and unloading times between Adelaide and Darwin. The trip is basically non stop.
@@1mmickkwow I'm dealing with a boozo🤦if you got offended I meant in the outback and some country areas it would be free. But practically everywhere along the coastlines of Australia you're paying. Gone are the days you could just pull up to the side of a highway and sleep in the car for the night let alone camp somewhere
@@truthseeker7322 You can still do that, for tens of thousands of Ks. Problem is most ppl wont drive off a road thats not on ggl maps, or actually walk and camp. People are frightened to be by themselves it seems. You might be frightened to pull up and go to sleep, but no one I know is. We went camping last week and the closest person to us was in the ISS, 400k above our heads.
@@1mmickk most people don't have the rig to go out back and yes like you said they won't go off road or the time to go outback. Afraid bhahahahahaha thinking you been clutching too many short straws. Nothing out there too do but look at endless red dirt. Far more superior places to go camping in Australia.
On our return to Adelaide we used the Honda more than we normally would have as I had a medical issue and required heating to reduce the pain I was in. We do have a gas heater fitted but there was an electrical issue with it on this trip. We would normally not use a generator at all, in fact we haven't used it since that trip.
Great video, Myself, My Parents and My Partner and 2 Dogs Black Lab and Chocolate Lab are planning this trip in 2027 or 2028 and do you know what are the best places to stay overnight at on the Nullarbor and where are the best places to fill up the caravan with water and the car with fuel. What are the best places to see and stay at in Busselton, Pemberton, Albany, Esperance, Nullarbor, Yorke Peninsula, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland since we have got dogs. We Have got a 2010 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GXL Model and it has been fitted with a Bullbar, Snorkel, Roof Rack (Kayak Carrier), Awning, Towing Mirrors, UHF Radio and Tow Bar on it and we are pulling a 2.7 Ton Caravan Behind us. Do you know if we would be overweight with all the accessories I have mentioned above, the caravan and 4 People and 2 Dogs in the Car. How Many Months do you think we should spend travelling across the Nullarbor and up to Cairns for.
Thank you, mick, I believe that i should fite one to my car as we are on the road full time now, plus the bride an myself do enjoy your videos, thank you again, and stay safe digger.
''Free Camping??'' Never heard of a rig dragging a 2 ton van called free camping B4? Free camping is a flat tray ute and a swag sucking down frosties and a pie somewhere lol
Thanks for the vid but I have to say it was a bit like being on the phone while on hold with the awful music and every so often you would get a voice then put on hold again. Cheers 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘
Choosing music at times can be the hardest part of the editing process, some like it and some don't. I can't please everyone all of the time, but here is hoping.
@@pixelgraphica Stupid reply. I do mute every vid with annoying Muzak. Thanks for trying to educate me. Btw, comments are for just that commenting. If everybody sugar coated their comment, the video producer won’t be apprised of the audience’s reaction. I’m not afraid to stand up and be counted with my name to boot; unlike the majority of hidden people. Cheers. 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘
My problem is I don't want to be anywhere near other people. I want to be completely alone, not being able to see or hear anyone. Can you just park off road wherever you feel like it in an isolated spot, that isn't a designated camping spot where others are also going to visit?
Heading across the Nullarbor is no longer as isolated as it once was many years ago with a lot of travelers now doing it. It would be difficult to find places to camp where others would not be around if using dedicated rest areas. There is no reason why you can't camp anywhere heading across should you see a location that you would like to stop at. In saying that, a lot of people feel safe in numbers so if they see another camper already set up for the night then they may want to camp near you just to feel safe.
Great video thanks for making it - there is something you could do to make it a little more enjoyable if you’d like my opinion, but still good all the same 👌
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 your transitions between background music and narration upset the flow of the vision - just need to blend the transitions so It’s not so “ start / stop “ You can keep the music running in the background just got to ramp it down as you bring in the narration, it will make the viewing more comfortable 👍
I agree with Opal just below. My first crossing of Aussie was in 1958 and my last was in 2010. All the best were before the roads were sealed. Dad taught us to get far into the bush when camping. His motto was "if they can't see you they can't hurt you"
There were a few bad eggs on the road in the earlies.
It's good to see folks traveling but sad to see them camping like sheep.
They miss SO much.
It sounds like your father was a very smart man! That will be motto now. “If they can’t see you they can’t hurt you”.
What do you mean by a few bad eggs? Out there
@@oekfoh8684 Bad eggs means people who commit thief or other murder.
@@shaenj Ohk thx
I agree with your Dad, better to be hidden when camping rough.
Excellent thank you for sharing your adventures
You are welcome.
Thanks again Mick & Sally....Hope I was a good passenger in the back seat there and back...LOL Am so keen to get my wheels rolling again..Cheers for now.
Love the butterfly on the dash... I want one.
The butterfly belongs to the wife, it is something that she wanted.
Thanks for sharing your trip
Yes just like shaenj my last trip on the Bor was 2010 a great experience. We hit Kalgoorlie did a right turn and off up the Canning. It was for me a trip of a life time. We started our trip in Brisbane and started heading home after we had a shower and a great meal and sleep at Birdsville. Had we left it two weeks later we would have been in big dodo's big floods.
[July and August 2010] Ten thousand kilometres in six weeks and three days. Thank you for sharing.
You did a lot of K's in a short period of time. We had a Canning trip planned years ago now but due to work changes the trip never materializes.
Kimba has an amazing art and craft co-operative shops inside the old tractor repair shed in the main street. They had a coffee van outside that made good coffee. Even I spent a couple of hours in there ( a bloke). At Wudina we camped out at a farm stay with its own mini rock formation and a flushing toilet/shower. It is a donation to stay, situated not far from Mt Wudina? on a dirt road
Fantastic video, hopefully will be on the road from Melbourne, Perth , Broome and Darwin. Then down the guts early, mid year in 2022. Thanks for showing all the places that we can check out.
Sounds like you are in for a great 2022 trip, there certainly is a lot to see out there. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hi Mick,
Are thete plenty of fuel stops, as I always carry some extra diesel.
Thanks.
@@peterbanko5039 Yes there are plenty of fuel stops. Is there always fuel available at these stops, I can't say? We have a long range fuel tank and had no issues buying diesel.
Great video , thanks for sharing your trip ,
You are welcome, thank you.
Loved the video Mick. My first Nullarbor crossing was in 1985. Have crossed approx 2 dozen times since then and I have never seen some of the areas you stopped at. I cannot wait to take my van across and visit many of the wonderful free camp sites available. Brings back some good memories. Thanks.
Cheers, glad you like the video. We love going across the Nullarbor, like you we are looking forward to the next time we are over that way.
Busman's holiday eh Mick!!
Well presented & laid back with no BS. Really enjoy the trips.
Thanks Stephen, there is something that is so great about being in the bush.
Thouroughly enjoyed your video. Crisscrossed the Nullarbor back in April this year from Sale Vic, while the borders were open, for the 12th time. Love it. Said I wouldn’t do it again for a while but have itchy feet after watching this. Maybe 2022 when the borders, hopefully, will allow travel again. Keep up the great work. 👍👏
Glad you enjoyed it, we love any outback travel, the Nullarbor being one of them.
We spent two nights twice exactly where you were parked just before Border Village. Once on the way over to Perth in March and once on the way back in May. Just a beautiful place.
Another great video Mick thanks
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you.
A great journey and awesome photography! Thank you, Sir.
Glad you enjoyed it William, thank you.
Thanks for sharing guys - we are so keen to do that trip again. 2010 we did Adelaide to Coffin Bay (to see family) then across Nullarbor to Perth, Margaret River, Albany, Esperance then back to Adelaide. It was our first road trip together and we’ve got thousands of km’s under our belt since then but haven’t managed to drive across to WA again (multiple flights though). We lost all of the photos from our 2010 trip when our house was robbed in 2011 - unbacked up laptop was one of the items stolen as well as our cameras and digital video camera and memory cards, plus loads of other irreplaceable personal items with more sentimental than monetary value 😢. Your stops brought back lots of great memories and reminded us why we really need to head West again.
It is a great trip if you have the time to enjoy it. Sorry to hear about the house being robbed.
thanks for sharing .. enjoyed the clip mate
Glad you liked it.
Love the video guys, I do that trip regularly in winter time except I go north past Kalgoolie to Leonora , Sandstone, Que etc and spend a couple of months gold prospecting with a detector in those areas then continue the lap to the coast then down to Perth , Albany, Esperence and back across the long road. I love it, used to tow a camper now a bit more comfort with my off road Silverliner ( which I had to modify a lot )
Thanks Mark, glad you liked it. Sounds like you would have a few stories to tell of your times across there, it is a great country to see.
Thankyou very much for the video and your tips really appreciated as I am a Solo traveller,
Thanks Mick my travels are made more confidently when I am lucky to see and read the roads you have travelled , thanks again Regards Darrel
Spot on vid mate.
Lots of useful information.
Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Finally stumbled on to a great channel.
Like you, we have crossed the Nullarbor, but stayed at places which has powered sites.
We are now powered up, so to speak, so we are looking forward to boon docking, next trip . It is great seeing the same trip driven by others. Thankyou for tip on the Fraser Caravan Park.
Thankyou for the tips.
Welcome aboard!
The last time I came over from SA in 2017 crossing the Nullarbor I played the Nullarbor golf from Ceduna to Kalgoorlie...enjoyed all the designated towns that you had to play
Sally's auntie played the course at 80 years of age and enjoyed it as well.
Nice pace, good music, great imagery and informative.
Thank you Red, glad you liked it 👍
thanks for sharing your trip!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice one Mick.
Glad you liked it.
Just saw your video. Brings back memories of the only trip I did across and back when i worked in Perth for 6 months in the 1970,s.
I had to stop at Mundrabilla roadhouse as it was over 50c that day (54 on their thermometer ) and the car was getting too hot. I wish I had a camera at the time to take a photo of it.
When I drove back however in June it was only 18 and came back at night following a road train (so I didn,t hit any wildlife!! ).
One day when I retire i will go back across less hurried!!
Long time ago now Greg, yes it gets hot and cold out there but such a great drive. Enjoy it if you ever do it again.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Yes it would be nice. However the trip of a lifetime to me was one I missed out on in the 1970,s
There is a truck operator here named Mick Travlos (he is still alive ) who was famous for opening up the express freight service from Melbourne to Perth.
In the 1970,s when I worked for Kenworth he had a V12 detroit powered cabover kenworth which was well known (he had other Kenworths with Cummins engines in them ).
I got a chance to go with him on a trip but sadly a mate of mine was killed in an accident and I could not go. I did not get another chance unfortunately. Thems the breaks!!
Pretty cool my friend,pretty cool!👍
Glad you liked it.
Great footage, thanks for posting
Glad you liked it.
Thank you . Enjoyed your video 👍
Thanks for watching.
Good onya mate great video I’m heading off soon👍
We love the Nullarbor, safe travels to you.
great vid Mick
Glad you liked it.
Interesting. Use to live in Perth now in Texas and an RV person myself.
greetings to you Nick over in Texas
You missed the short drive down from Penong to a nice campspot called Cactus Beach, not free but very reasonable. I spent 6 days (on my own) across there on one of the 8 trips I have done. First one was in 1969 when there was 320 miles (515 km) of gravel road back then. You didn't even get out of the Ceduna 60k zone before you hit the "dirt" then all the way to WA Border. The road was much further north back then, sometimes up to 25k. Have fun
There was a lot that we missed as there is so much to see going over that way. I bet you would have some stories to tell about your trips while sitting around a campfire at night.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 yep, you sure got that right. I had a Super 8 camera loaned to me during the first trip in 1969 and for my 80th Birthday, my sister had it converted to video on USB and wow, did that bring back so many memories. Unfortunately, I have lost all three of my friends who traveled with me that trip. We went to Perth for a sailing championship and beside our vehicle, there were two others, one of which towed the boat we were to sail in. That was a HR Panel van and carried 3 adults and 2 kids. Recently, the last of my friend passed on at 97 and I gave a copy of the trip to his daughter, the best part for her being her dad kissing the bitumen at the WA border. I had set this up.
Awesome video from sona di
Thanks, glad you liked it.
great vlog I have a little teardrop camper and am keen to do this trip one day
It is a great trip, we love going that way. Enjoy your time when you get that way.
Freecamping on the Nullarbor goes to the next level with a campfire at night.
Just don't forget to bring your firewood with you.
You are correct, a night time fire is part of the experience.
Fire wood is confiscated at the border on entering WA.
@@Ramjet257 Interesting comment John, having never carried firewood to the border I wasn't aware of that.
Thanks mate, just catching up :)
Cheers, you are welcome 👍
On my bucket list. Ty
A lot of people say that there is nothing to see going over the Nullarbor, we think it is one of the best trips to do. We have done it several times now.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 I've been across a few times but many years ago. Almost retired widowed and ready for a motor home and travels! Def want to check out Esperance next time. Don't think I went there
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I did this trip 40 years ago. In those days there is no way you could safely free camp on the Nullarbor. looks like things have changed a lot. great video
The Nullarbor is now a great location to free camp.
What was it 40 years ago that you could not safely camp? Could you give us some examples.? I’ve been free camping, work and Leasure for nearly 40 years and have never experienced any trouble. Golden rule, don’t camp outside a pub on on Friday night, just go 20 km out of town
Bunyip?
Brilliant. Thank you.
Thank you, glad you liked the video.
I love that you don't have awful music like most yters do
Great no nonsense travel log and you didn't try to sell us anything
Thank you for your comments, I hear you.
Yer, the nulli free campin is a great trip innit mate. Cheers
Glad you liked it.
What a trip..
It is a great part of our country that some do not enjoy, for us it is perfect.
Loved your video. Thanks👍
Glad you enjoyed the video, hope it gives you some ideas.
We carried small container of grey water to wash down the toilet cassette when none available.
Good idea, several options to get around it.👍
Thanks for your great drone footage and videos. This is what it’s like now, 2022, many years ago it was different, unsealed roads, carrying fuel and water. Streaky bay is civilisation, no chainlink fences of Ceduna, maybe there is a problem? About 5 years ago I took my mother on a “retraching” trip from Holleton, near Merredin. Her father was given a soldier settlement block, 2nd world war,along the emu fence line. This is where they drew the line between farmable, and non farmable, basically heartbreak blocks. After trying farming on unfarmable land they packed up 4 daughters in a model t ford truck and headed east. My mothers memory , at 5 years old was the Madura pass. There were camel teams that use to take vehicles up and down the pass 1938. There are picks in the roadhouse.The pass has changed. It is now a gentle gradient. If you walk out the servo 90deg and cross the highway on the lower exit you will walk up the old pass. On the left hand side going up the 70s bypass you will see a “blowhole” cement plague. This is all limestone country that used to be under the sea. Australia is tilting lower into gulf of carpentaria and the great Australian bight is getting higher
Great information to take in Brian, something we will look for on our next trip.
If you get the chance and head that way again if you haven't done them already, some good spots in SA are - Mt Wudinna (little Uluru) 2nd largest monolith in Australia; Polda Rock Recreation Reserve, Murphy's Haystacks, Gawler Rangers - Organ Pipes and Kolay Mirica Falls.
Seen most of them Sharon, but we will be back there one day hopefully.
I’m walking it. 45yrs old.
Good luck with the walk.
In the last 10 months I’ve lost in order,, Mum 64, Pop 84, Dad 65, sister 50. And lost home ownership plus most possessions.
Your video is like a dream I need to feel for myself.
I can see myself not coming back if someone needs a boilermaker along the way.
Had to say this, just have to tell someone. Thanks . Take care .
@@ghostofmyself4734 sounds like you are doing something that you need to do for yourself, look after yourself along the way. When you see the location that is right for you, act on it and roll with the punches.
Mick, hello, nice trip really nice sunsets , say, I’m trying to see what brand Ute, you are hauling the caravan with, obviously a diesel, BTW what are you paying for fuel these days , it’s herrendous here in USA, AS MUCH AS US$ 7..00/gallon but whatever petrol, costs LESS, STAY WELL HAPPY TRAILS. CHERIO 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸
We have a Holden Colorado and diesel at the moment is anywhere above $2:00 per litre. he cost of all fuels and groceries here in Australia has escalated out of control over the last 6 months.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 thanks for your reply, I did NOT KNOW ,HOLDEN WAS STILL AROUND,your vehicle looked US, but the size threw me off, WE lived in JAMAICA BWI, so drive on the LEFT ALSO , FYI I knew a man whom lost hisbLEFT arm, so had a car SPECIALLY MADE IN AUSTRALIA for him in theb1940s it was a VAUXHALL VELOX, everything set up on the RIGHTBSIDE OF THE CAR FOR HIM , then an UNCLE had a car that LOOKED DIFFERENT, it was an AUSTRALIAN FORD, , THE FORD DEALERSHIP in KINGSTON, is the WORLDS OLDEST FORD DEALERSHIP
as a result everyone on BOTH sides of our families drove NOTHING BUT FORDS , even in USA most of my cars were FORDS.,current one is a 2013 FORD TAURUS. 3.5 LITRE V6 6SPEED
AUTOMATIC bought it in 2016 with 21 k on it with warranty, now only 35 k, ‘ SPEAKING of high food prices, there was very little food available so I went down from185, to 135lbs now only 1 meal a day BREAKFAST, , my regards to you both, GOD BLESS YOU ,, CHERIO,🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@flybyairplane3528 an interesting piece of history there, cheers.
Hey guys, great video! Did you ever put together a map of your travels with the various free camp sites you used? It would be handy for new adventures like us who are starting to think about buying a van and tow vehicle and set off across the west
No sorry, this footage was collected just prior to us even considering starting our own UA-cam Chanel. Our latest videos possibly show what you are referring to but sadly not in this one👍 WikiCamps will show you most of the great camps sites across Australia if you haven't already looked at it. Enjoy your van when you get one🙂
Better than filling up at the BP, there is a self serve tank just after passing the airport on the way into Ceduna from the east, much cheaper, but no roadhouse facilities. Swipe card required. Fuel used to be cheaper at the Eucla Motel than at Border Village, but sure if that is still the case.
We have always found fuel to be cheaper at Eucla than Border Village.
What a good video! Thank you for the info.
Question - Fraser Range its opened? Website still saying it’s closed. Or did you stay there before COVID?
We were at Frazer Range prior to COVID.
Great episode Mick and Sally.🍷🍷
I hope you are well after seeing the doctor.
I was just wondering how the car went on fuel on the trip.
Safe travels.🍷🍷🍺🍺😃
@UCiBxVDBp2uMSgSo-123t9pQ all the best and l hope everything will be ok for you. 💖🦋🐬
Hi Marck, I just double on your channel I love it. Just quick question do you still have the original fuel tank on your rig or have you got a sub tank on it? Thank you regards Nick
We have had the original tank replaced with a long range tank from ARB.
Nice one
Thank you.
Hi mick, Another great video. We have just got home after doing the round trip from NSW looking at the wild flowers.. A comment, I noticed that nearly all of the transport use the cab over prime movers. Is this coincidence or a perticular reasoon, maybe due to the mainly flat road? As soon as we crossed back into NSW it appeared that the long nose took over on all routes. also noted was NSW has the worst roads! SA & WA were great all over. Its a pity that we have the most population and can't seem t have a decent road system.
Thanks Ross, sorry but I cant really answer your question regarding cab overs. I think most states have their own fair share of road issues. I am assuming that you did the W.A. wildflowers, we did them back in the early 2,000's, was very pretty to see.
Hi there, have just discovered your UA-cam channel. Love the way you present. Just a curiosity, you did not mention where you filled up with water, and also any dump points. As you free camped a great deal I was wondering how you addressed these issues. Cheers Des
We filled up with water at Ceduna and then Noresman before heading to Perth. The reverse order was done on our way back. It is a matter of conserving the water to suite the carrying capacity at the time. There was limited to no water available to refill on the Nullarbor.
Hey Mick and Sally, thanks for sharing your travels, what time of year did you do this trip?
The trip was done in the middle of the year, best time in our books.
Great video and information. Thanks for sharing. How many watts of solar have you on the van?.
There is 560 watts on the van plus another 150 watts on our tow vehicle that we can add to it on shade covered days if needed.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Thanks for the reply. You would rarely run out of power.
Gday Mick,
We are looking forward to free camping our way around Australia next year!
Just wanted to ask if you modified the rear suspension in the Colorado?
The Ute and van look like they sit very well.
Cheers
Jeff
Rye, Victoria
I have had the rear spring packs upgraded in the Colorado. Enjoy your trip around Australia.
Perhaps more information may be of some help to you Jeff. I removed the spring sets and took them into a suspension repair shop and ask for the spring height be reset and an additional leaf be fitted for heavy duty towing. It has made a huge difference to the back of the Colorado and the way it rides.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 thank you mick. Can I please ask what this cost and does it alter the ride without the van on?
Thank you
Jeff
@@jeffgibson7528 the cost for the springs to be upgraded was $475.00 as I supplied the labour to remove and refit the springs. It did raise the ride height noticeably. From the ground to the bottom leading edge of the rear bumper bar the height is 51cm.
I'd love to see some camp cooking
Perhaps one day, just normal Aussie meals from us though.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 well better than nothing
Nullabour plain..biggest caravan park in the world, just pick a spot.
Yep👍
Nice set up you got , just wondering what's your tow ball weight , great show
Last check was 350Kg.
Nice trip Mick....what time of the year would be best for travelling over to Perth?
It would depend on the individuals taste Max. September would have the nicest weather but we prefer the winter months.
Great video with a lot of really good information! What time of the year did you do this trip Mick? Regards Gary/Perth
It was done during July, the best time in my books.
Very nice clip just bit concern about the dangers of free camping compared with secured proper caravan parks . Love to travel around in a caravan have done a lot of camping in secured parks and stayed in motels and hotels .Looking to purchase a van and travel with my Mrs around . Also is it difficult to clean or dump the toilet waste .
Everyone will have their own ideas about the dangers of free camping compared to Caravan Park security. We have never seen a safety incident while free camping but we have had the people next to us in a Caravan Park robbed during the night. We go with our gut feeling when we free camp, if it doesn't feel right when you pull up, then don't stop there, move on. Toilets on the modern day caravan are very easy to clean and empty. Sometimes the mess left at the dump area by others isn't very nice although this is a rare.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 thanks a lot for the info cheers.
@@vishwanadannaidu4420 You are welcome.
Just a quick question how long did you drive for each day
Except for the day in Darwin where we are waiting on trailers, one of us is working all of the time for the 24 hours of each day. This excluded loading and unloading times between Adelaide and Darwin. The trip is basically non stop.
99.9999999999% of Australia is "free camping" you need to get out more often.
🤣Bhahahahahaha how exaggerated.
@@truthseeker7322 Bhahahahahaha how exaggerated.
@@1mmickkwow I'm dealing with a boozo🤦if you got offended I meant in the outback and some country areas it would be free. But practically everywhere along the coastlines of Australia you're paying. Gone are the days you could just pull up to the side of a highway and sleep in the car for the night let alone camp somewhere
@@truthseeker7322 You can still do that, for tens of thousands of Ks. Problem is most ppl wont drive off a road thats not on ggl maps, or actually walk and camp. People are frightened to be by themselves it seems. You might be frightened to pull up and go to sleep, but no one I know is. We went camping last week and the closest person to us was in the ISS, 400k above our heads.
@@1mmickk most people don't have the rig to go out back and yes like you said they won't go off road or the time to go outback. Afraid bhahahahahaha thinking you been clutching too many short straws. Nothing out there too do but look at endless red dirt. Far more superior places to go camping in Australia.
Did you use the Honda very much ?
On our return to Adelaide we used the Honda more than we normally would have as I had a medical issue and required heating to reduce the pain I was in. We do have a gas heater fitted but there was an electrical issue with it on this trip.
We would normally not use a generator at all, in fact we haven't used it since that trip.
Great video, Myself, My Parents and My Partner and 2 Dogs Black Lab and Chocolate Lab are planning this trip in 2027 or 2028 and do you know what are the best places to stay overnight at on the Nullarbor and where are the best places to fill up the caravan with water and the car with fuel. What are the best places to see and stay at in Busselton, Pemberton, Albany, Esperance, Nullarbor, Yorke Peninsula, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland since we have got dogs. We Have got a 2010 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GXL Model and it has been fitted with a Bullbar, Snorkel, Roof Rack (Kayak Carrier), Awning, Towing Mirrors, UHF Radio and Tow Bar on it and we are pulling a 2.7 Ton Caravan Behind us. Do you know if we would be overweight with all the accessories I have mentioned above, the caravan and 4 People and 2 Dogs in the Car. How Many Months do you think we should spend travelling across the Nullarbor and up to Cairns for.
Sorry, too many questions for me to answer. The internet is your friend, enjoy your trip.
What is your tow vehicle, a Ford Ranger
At that time it was a Holden Colorado
love the video except the music is to loud compared to the commentary.
Yes it is one of my early productions, hopefully the later videos are better. Glad you liked it and thanks for your honest comment.
Really enjoyed it, very informative but the music was way too loud compared to your voice...........
Glad you enjoyed it.
Mick, do you have a long range tank
Yes we have a 145 litre long range tank fitted.
Thank you, mick, I believe that i should fite one to my car as we are on the road full time now, plus the bride an myself do enjoy your videos, thank you again, and stay safe digger.
@@w.bridges9118 cheers 👍
Being from Canada do you have a map of you trip?
If you bring up Google Maps & put in Australia and put in Adelaide to Darwin you will get the trip on the map that way.
How come you don't see anyone in the beaches?
Was too cold for swimming at the time of filming.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Ok. That explains it.
The music was fine to the nay sayers!! If they don't like it they can mute it!!
The police will close the highway, before the RFDS plane arrives so it will not land on your head.
That is correct.
''Free Camping??'' Never heard of a rig dragging a 2 ton van called free camping B4?
Free camping is a flat tray ute and a swag sucking down frosties and a pie somewhere lol
Always a first for everything 🤔🤔
Free camping… lol… that’s cos no one wants to be on a road that is deserted for many many miles 😮
You will be surprised how busy the road can be, nothing like it once was.
Thanks for the vid but I have to say it was a bit like being on the phone while on hold with the awful music and every so often you would get a voice then put on hold again. Cheers 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘
Choosing music at times can be the hardest part of the editing process, some like it and some don't. I can't please everyone all of the time, but here is hoping.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837
I can only suggest no music at all. That is more relaxing.
@@grahameroberts8109 You know how to hit your mute button!!??
@@pixelgraphica
Stupid reply. I do mute every vid with annoying Muzak. Thanks for trying to educate me. Btw, comments are for just that commenting. If everybody sugar coated their comment, the video producer won’t be apprised of the audience’s reaction. I’m not afraid to stand up and be counted with my name to boot; unlike the majority of hidden people. Cheers. 👍🏻🙏🏽😷🦘
Loved the music! Can tell a lot of thought went into the selections.
Well worn path, not really adventurous
Always adventurous for the first timer, we could do it more often if only we had the time.
My problem is I don't want to be anywhere near other people. I want to be completely alone, not being able to see or hear anyone. Can you just park off road wherever you feel like it in an isolated spot, that isn't a designated camping spot where others are also going to visit?
Heading across the Nullarbor is no longer as isolated as it once was many years ago with a lot of travelers now doing it. It would be difficult to find places to camp where others would not be around if using dedicated rest areas.
There is no reason why you can't camp anywhere heading across should you see a location that you would like to stop at. In saying that, a lot of people feel safe in numbers so if they see another camper already set up for the night then they may want to camp near you just to feel safe.
Great video thanks for making it - there is something you could do to make it a little more enjoyable if you’d like my opinion, but still good all the same 👌
Can you please pass on your opinion, I am interested.
@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 your transitions between background music and narration upset the flow of the vision - just need to blend the transitions so
It’s not so “ start / stop “
You can keep the music running in the background just got to ramp it down as you bring in the narration, it will make the viewing more comfortable 👍
@@stavrock4995 you should find that this has been done in the later videos.