@@GabrielTravelerVideos Aussie slang in legend! Learn as much as you can, whilst there. Gabriel, take your rental auto to the car wash, if you can find one. Best to return the vehicle clean, hey? Queensland can either be said Queens-LAND, or Queens-lun, so ... best to ask a local from here on out how to say the name of that state. I had to correct myself.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Good for you, not electing to go swimming! You won't be sorry you stayed out of your beloved ocean water. Don't all crocs (for the most part) have unresolved anger management issues? 🤣 The zookeeper's a real keeper, that one -- love his sense of humour. He's good for a game and a laugh, isn't he? Sounds as though he's got a cold, though, too. That or allergies. Bloody kids were yacking up a storm at that croc show, hey? God, I really wish that the parents shushed them or someone else told them to "Hush!" I would have, I'm telling you.
I love the animals in that zoo-park! Darling:) But, yes ... a bit dangerous, too. I'd hate to be chomped by a wombat. I did not get a look at the blood python. I reckon the snake was hiding! Kangas are hella cute. I reckon now would not be the best time to recommend eating one's meat ... hey? Yeah ... scratch that one, then. 37:50's a Kookaburra, I reckon. I was surer before than I am now. Best to check.
Please stop saying "shrimp on the barbie", you muppet. Also, it is emu (eem-you) not emu (e-moo). If you don't stop we'll get immigration to refuse to let you return. Thanks, have a nice stay. ;)
@@Belv6 he might be in a major tourist trap right on the beach etc.. Ive never been up to cairns so who knows. But im sure port Douglas will be more expensive .. Yeah. Maybe im not getting out enough either ahahhahaha.. bloody hell if these are the prices now im not gonna go out
Currency conversion is correct but yeah it's definitely pricey. The tart was what really put it over the top, it was $12. Yesterday I had dinner, they asked if I wanted vegetables on the side, I said sure without asking the price. Turned out it was an extra $16.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I got some fries in a tourist spot in Tasmania recently for $10 and asked for some ketchup with them . . . was then asked for another $6 . . . wtf! I politely declined. As another viewer stated, the prices are insane in your videos.
The ultimate thing to do in Australia - to see domestic animals live. Thanks for sharing this video, it is really amazing, I also like kangaroo and wallaby parts very much.
You keep complaing about how you cannot swim at the beaches, so go further south gold coast , bryon bay area where theres a thousand miles of great beaches with no crocs and stingers and totally safe to swim. Most of the beaches in Australia are totally safe to swim its only the tropical north of Australia that you cannot swim
Hi Gabriel - they weren't birds - they were flying foxes! They look like bats. The nets are for the stinger jellyfish which if you get stung you have about 5 minutes or so before you die. That's the bad news. The good news is that it so painful you be glad to die. The crocs are a real danger. A few years ago the lady who ran our post office went for a holiday up to Cairns and was taken by a croc on the beach at about 10pm walking with a friend after a beach after a few drinks. Her friend fought to pull her out of the crocs jaws for about 5 minutes unsuccessfully. Worst five minutes of her life. Not great for the lady taken by the croc either.
Gabe , I like your vids and I have commented on how you appear naive, you proably are not, but wow you overpay it seems and dont do lots of research, that's just the way it seems. No one can get to know a cnother country in 10 minutes, which is about the time it seems you been in Australia, why dont you stay a couple of years....................you might like it !
Man, this hits home for me. The U.S. Army and WWII points of interests that you are pointing out are of personal significance as my grandfather was a pilot in the war, who was stationed in northern Australia and flew troops and supplies around the pacific. When my Dad was born in 1944 he was in Australia and received a telegram notifying him, which we still have. Thanks for taking the time to read these signs. Safe travels bro!
Awesome. Thanks to your grandfather for his service. My grandfather was in the Australian Air Force and had to clear out of Singapore when the Japanese invaded.
Those nets in the beach that you can swim in is not to keep the crocs out but the stingers out (box jelly fish) the most poisonous animal on the planet
just want to say, Gabriel the beach goes all the way around australia and if you go to the southern parts of australia there are definitely no hostile queensland wildlife
Hi Gabriel, if you come to the Gold Coast, go to the Coombabah conservation Park, wild big red kangaroos, koalas and more, only some locals know about it. 👍
If you travel south you can touch the beauty. South of Fraser Island the beaches are surf beaches (no Barrier Reef blocking the swells) and there are no crocodiles.
The first ones were eastern greys, they are everywhere down the east coast. I very regularly see a mob across from my house. They can get fairly large, the ones you saw were probably teenagers. The alpha will be about as tall ass you, and built like a brick shyt house, muscly as all buggery. The reds you see more in the outback. Reds are bigger, but as i say, only in the outback. Wllabies are everywhere, and are smaller, but there are heaps and heaps of different types. They arent as easy to see, even though they are everywhere, they are a lot more shy than roos.
Gabe, you look like you’re on vacation here in Aus rather than the usual working / travelling in Asia, Europe etc. I’m sure that the video editing/trip organising is as per usual but I hope you’re enjoying the holiday 😀
The crocs, yes you have to be concerned with but up north it more the stingers. You can’t see them and if you get stung it’s a 50/50 on if you live to see the next day or week. You’ll be in hospital for a week battling to stay alive.
Interesting video on a part of Australia that I haven’t seen anyone explore yet. I’m getting the impression that Australia, like the US and Canada, would be best seen on a long road trip.
Crocs are one thing, at least you might be able to see the buggers, if and when they come for you; however, the Box Jelly Fish and its tiny cousin the Irukandji, will ruin your day and likely your life. The sting of the Irukandji is so devastating and the pain so lingering, that victims have been known to beg to have limbs amputated to be rid of the pain. Hence, the fine net at the swimming enclosure at Trinity Beach. Just sayin'... Cheers from Sydney. P.S. thanks Gabriel for walking us through that cool animal park and getting close-ups of those amazing critters. Happy travels mate.
Kangaroos - there used to be heaps in the suburban areas before you hit Conway Beach (south of Airlie Beach) on people's front lawns, on the roads, just everywhere. I loved how they were just hanging out and part of the community 🙂
Hi Gabriel, that was fascinating, as if crocodiles were the only thing to worry about. You have deadly snakes and spiders not to mention sharks, but I was surprised no dingos there are considered the kings of Australia they manage to maintain the kangaroo population down they look just like dogs, but they don't bark so they are different in that respect. There are many diverse amounts of species in Australia it's an incredibly unique country.
Travel author Bill Bryson wrote a book entitled "In a Sunburned Country" in which he claimed to have seen a book called "Things That Will Kill You in Horrible Ways in Australia". Volume 19.
Love your channel Gabe. Have you discussed the presence of "Blue ring Octopus" and "Box Jellyfish" with any of the locals? Both are extremely dangerous and if bitten the pain in intolerable and has on rare occasions caused death.
Just a suggestion which might help you getting to know more about the places you're in, strike up some conversations with locals (you're in a country where communication won't be holding you back after all) - we're generally a friendly bunch down here!
It's been decades since I've been to Holloway's and Trinity Beach. I never swam at those beaches ever, just went to the water holes inland and they are croc-free 😂 You'll see MANY empty beaches up there because of the crocs hahahaha! That's the first thing I noticed about Far North Queensland - all the empty beaches. Thanks for the footage!
It’s common for tourists to focus on the dangers of Australia. However that is not what Australia is about. Maybe focus on the positive. There is plenty.
Australia 🦘 what can I say. Deadly snakes,spiders and kangaroos,and croc sharks And it all true blue down hear.🦘🐊🐾🦈🕷️🐾🐾 Thank you Gabriel good job ,bat 💩 poo it is good luck 😂😂 too.
I grew up at Trinity Beach & did surf life saving at palm cove and ellis beach. I swam in the nets in the season for 20 years & outside when not the season. If it was training time, in the season you would wear a thin nylon stinger suit as a junior or stockings on your body. Everything is done for the safety of jellyfish not crocodiles in the ocean. When the ocean is clear, crocs don't like it as much, its when its stirred up and muddy I wouldn't try swim in the ocean, but its extremely rare in the northen beaches of cairns & when there is a sighting everyone knows about it. You just need to be smart and not swim near river mouths. People don't seem to have the obsession that you do with crocs in the ocean of Cairns, its just advertising and scary PR you see from overseas. Other places yes. Not once in my life had I worried about crocs swimming at Trinity Beach, its jelly fish. They are the fear, but its only the summer season. Shark sighting are the same as crocs, everyone swims in the waters where there are sharks as well, but when sighted you are told, its no different. You just have to understand what croc habitat looks like and stay clear of it, generally its not something you would want to swim in anyway. If you read a bit about north queensland you would understand more, going further north towards cape trib I get a bit more weary. Do you really think surf clubs with thousands of people swimming would put children at risk? Talk to a local :-) www.cairnslifesaving.org.au/surf-sports/
You are doing more for Australian Tourism than the Tourism board does! Thank you wonderful videos, great to see through the eyes of a visitor, hope you can stay longer. Enjoy Brisbane .
HI Gabriel, a couple of things - Australians would never say the term "shrimp on the barbie", this comes from an dumb American TV ad, and we pronounce Emu "Eem You". I always struggle to work out why Americans prounounce the letter U as "OOO". You don't prounounce it that way in words such as utility, universal, unanimous, etc.
Great video. The restaurant prices are expensive, ham & cheese croissant sandwich, small salad, glass of milk and a lemon tart slice for $34.00 AUD. Too much money.
Never heard of anyone being taken by a crocodile in the ocean. Rivers and creeks are where it happens. Even so there's always the deadly jelly fish which are less prevalent May to October. You'd be unlucky to be stung in April, Crocs are known to sun themselves on the beach but on the main beaches near Cairns the beach patrols quickly put up a warning. All in all it's probably easier to stick to the pool
Crocodiles actually nearly went extinct in Australia. They were hunted and seen as little more than 'pests'. These days, their numbers have fully recovered and the campaign to bring them back is probably one of the most successful environmental campaigns ever. Whilst I cannot imagine living with them around (I, like most Aussies, am from the south of the continent where the weather is much friendlier) I am still glad that we managed to stop them from going extinct. The crocs have really saved the river systems up there too - you can find all sorts of fish whose populations were kept in check by apex predators. I really hope you are enjoying our country mate. I'm sorry it's such an expensive place to visit. And always swim between the flags. :)
Bats are the worst for totally ruining the appearance of your car. Very quickly. Looks like you got birds which is better than bats. Best to start cleaning it earlier rather than later as the hot sun can cement those bird stains to make them very hard to get out..
Visit deceased Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Queensland to interact with the kangaroos. One posed with my teenage son and had his head tilted to the side, very cute. They are in a field at the zoo where they walk around freely and are accustomed to visitors.
Hey Gab, that’s a stinger net. Stops you getting stung by jellyfish.. definitely would not keep the crocks out. But most beaches are fine to swim at. The beaches that are not are ones that have a river off them/close by as that’s where saltwater crocks live.. the edge of fresh and salt water. Usually it’s just rivers you shouldn’t swim in.
Crocs tend to be in areas with mangrove swamps so wide open beaches don't offer any hiding places. They could still be cruising offshore so it is best to keep your distance regardless.
Gabriel , There May be parking at a car wash ❣️Jelly fish, crocs, and messy birds , kind of takes the fun out of the day ! Take care , have fun ! The walk around the wildlife park was really neat . Thanks for that !
Saltwater crocs?!! That's just great. Between Jaws and crocs I may never step inside an ocean again. But none of this true about the beautiful waters around Greece. Greece is so so much nicer than this hell down under.
We don’t have crocs in Sydney and the underwater nets keep the sharks at bay - mostly :) The Gold Coast has the best beaches in Queensland but they have built up the shoreline and its way too touristy.
We where at Palm Cove last October and absolutely loved it!! Stayed at Peppers Resort!! Gorgeous! Also went to Hartleys Croc Park and Port Douglas!! Next time booking Port Douglas for sure!! Paradise up there.
Never seen or heard of a croc at Trinity beach and I used to live there. Ellis is the pick of all the areas beaches. Big enough to always get a private spot and it has a nice licensed diner. Port Douglas is much over rated and both expensive and crowded because it consists of one street of commerce. It's always been Trinity for food and Ellis for swimming right back in time.
Beaches free of Crocs is usually to do with tides, in Broome fir example there is none at Cable beach but plently close by. I'd rather have Crocodiles protected instead of being extinct in Australia, you can go offshore to islands and swim without a problem near Cairns. The reef about 50 nautical miles off the main harbour is the best spot I've ever dived at.
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I see, that explains it.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Aussie slang in legend! Learn as much as you can, whilst there.
Gabriel, take your rental auto to the car wash, if you can find one. Best to return the vehicle clean, hey?
Queensland can either be said Queens-LAND, or Queens-lun, so ... best to ask a local from here on out how to say the name of that state. I had to correct myself.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Good for you, not electing to go swimming! You won't be sorry you stayed out of your beloved ocean water.
Don't all crocs (for the most part) have unresolved anger management issues? 🤣
The zookeeper's a real keeper, that one -- love his sense of humour. He's good for a game and a laugh, isn't he? Sounds as though he's got a cold, though, too. That or allergies.
Bloody kids were yacking up a storm at that croc show, hey? God, I really wish that the parents shushed them or someone else told them to "Hush!" I would have, I'm telling you.
I love the animals in that zoo-park! Darling:) But, yes ... a bit dangerous, too. I'd hate to be chomped by a wombat.
I did not get a look at the blood python. I reckon the snake was hiding!
Kangas are hella cute. I reckon now would not be the best time to recommend eating one's meat ... hey?
Yeah ... scratch that one, then.
37:50's a Kookaburra, I reckon. I was surer before than I am now. Best to check.
Please stop saying "shrimp on the barbie", you muppet. Also, it is emu (eem-you) not emu (e-moo). If you don't stop we'll get immigration to refuse to let you return. Thanks, have a nice stay. ;)
Welcome to Australia. How lovely to see you on our home soil. Enjoy.
37:49 A laughing kookaburra!
Thank's again mate. 😊😊😊
No problem, thanks for watching.
I live in Australia and the prices your paying for food is insane...
yeah I know.. that ham sanga for 32 bucks and a glass of milk.. jesus!
i know, i have been watching the series and am wondering if i am not getting out enough or maybe his currency conversion is wrong
@@Belv6 he might be in a major tourist trap right on the beach etc..
Ive never been up to cairns so who knows. But im sure port Douglas will be more expensive ..
Yeah. Maybe im not getting out enough either ahahhahaha.. bloody hell if these are the prices now im not gonna go out
Currency conversion is correct but yeah it's definitely pricey. The tart was what really put it over the top, it was $12. Yesterday I had dinner, they asked if I wanted vegetables on the side, I said sure without asking the price. Turned out it was an extra $16.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I got some fries in a tourist spot in Tasmania recently for $10 and asked for some ketchup with them . . . was then asked for another $6 . . . wtf! I politely declined. As another viewer stated, the prices are insane in your videos.
Yorkey's Knob . Lol !
The ultimate thing to do in Australia - to see domestic animals live. Thanks for sharing this video, it is really amazing, I also like kangaroo and wallaby parts very much.
Especially tail. It's delicious.
The 80s called and the dope dealer wants his leopard print top back. Jk. Great content as always, sir.
You could call him back and let him know they can be found in the old bazaar in Delhi, India. Otherwise he can talk to the leopards.
Those birds were more likely to be bats.
What a scenic part of Australia!! Great location Gabe. Hope you can spend more tiime here.Why more people live in SE instead of NE ? Crocs ?
Too hot
It's like the old adage ... How come there are no Alligators ? Because the crocs ate them all up !
It's a Wallaby
There were kangas, wallabies and wallaroos all mixed together.
You keep complaing about how you cannot swim at the beaches, so go further south gold coast , bryon bay area where theres a thousand miles of great beaches with no crocs and stingers and totally safe to swim. Most of the beaches in Australia are totally safe to swim its only the tropical north of Australia that you cannot swim
You can swim, you are wrong.
@@clareholgate8718 yes you can swim in cairns but you die
Hi Gabriel - they weren't birds - they were flying foxes! They look like bats. The nets are for the stinger jellyfish which if you get stung you have about 5 minutes or so before you die. That's the bad news. The good news is that it so painful you be glad to die. The crocs are a real danger. A few years ago the lady who ran our post office went for a holiday up to Cairns and was taken by a croc on the beach at about 10pm walking with a friend after a beach after a few drinks. Her friend fought to pull her out of the crocs jaws for about 5 minutes unsuccessfully. Worst five minutes of her life. Not great for the lady taken by the croc either.
Wow, so sad, horrible way to go.
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I hope you manage to get to Alice Springs to meet members of the Aborigine community.
Are you serious?? Alice Springs is going through a severe Aboriginal crime wave atm
Gabe , I like your vids and I have commented on how you appear naive, you proably are not, but wow you overpay it seems and dont do lots of research, that's just the way it seems. No one can get to know a cnother country in 10 minutes, which is about the time it seems you been in Australia, why dont you stay a couple of years....................you might like it !
Great work Gabe, your personable, articulate, and produce a high quality video, Five stars mate!
You forgot hot
that breakfast was totally overpriced
So interesting and exotic to look at this video from cold Europe, thanks Gabriel!:)
Man, this hits home for me. The U.S. Army and WWII points of interests that you are pointing out are of personal significance as my grandfather was a pilot in the war, who was stationed in northern Australia and flew troops and supplies around the pacific. When my Dad was born in 1944 he was in Australia and received a telegram notifying him, which we still have. Thanks for taking the time to read these signs. Safe travels bro!
Awesome. Thanks to your grandfather for his service. My grandfather was in the Australian Air Force and had to clear out of Singapore when the Japanese invaded.
@@lachlanbrown409 Thanks. And thanks to your grandfather as well.
Those nets in the beach that you can swim in is not to keep the crocs out but the stingers out (box jelly fish) the most poisonous animal on the planet
I see, good to know.
Gabriel have you talked to any locals . If you haven`t then do.
Don’t forget people in western countries don’t generally like to be in front of cameras compared to developing countries
I think the net at trinity is more of a stinger net although I suppose it might discourage crocs a bit. You need to talk to a local
just want to say, Gabriel the beach goes all the way around australia and if you go to the southern parts of australia there are definitely no hostile queensland wildlife
But it’s cold asf
@@thrusta100 cold weather is the best.
Loving the Australian adventure so far, really convinces me it's worth visiting and not just seeing on UA-cam.
You should go to the clubs for a feed its a lot cheaper ,
Hi Gabriel, if you come to the Gold Coast, go to the Coombabah conservation Park, wild big red kangaroos, koalas and more, only some locals know about it. 👍
Thanks for the heads up. We live in Brissy but come to Labrador all the time. Will check out the conservation park on the way next time😊
If you travel south you can touch the beauty. South of Fraser Island the beaches are surf beaches (no Barrier Reef blocking the swells) and there are no crocodiles.
That's Australia in a nutshell, Beauty that you cant touch!, what a wonderful way of explaining
Yes, but not true. Only up North. No Crocs in Brissy and Gold Coast beaches are wonderful to swim in.
Rubbish. 90% of Australia doesn't have crocodiles.
Maaaate, Australia has thousands of beaches, literally!! It would take you over 20 years to visit every single one of them. True!!
The first ones were eastern greys, they are everywhere down the east coast. I very regularly see a mob across from my house. They can get fairly large, the ones you saw were probably teenagers. The alpha will be about as tall ass you, and built like a brick shyt house, muscly as all buggery.
The reds you see more in the outback. Reds are bigger, but as i say, only in the outback.
Wllabies are everywhere, and are smaller, but there are heaps and heaps of different types. They arent as easy to see, even though they are everywhere, they are a lot more shy than roos.
"built like a brick shyt house, muscly as all buggery" - pretty sure he won't understand this lol
"ARVO" is afternoon. AVO is short for avocados
Got it. 👍👍
Gabe, you look like you’re on vacation here in Aus rather than the usual working / travelling in Asia, Europe etc. I’m sure that the video editing/trip organising is as per usual but I hope you’re enjoying the holiday 😀
whats the point in annoying the animal and then stupid humans are clapping.. ridiculous
He's not being "annoyed", watch some Steve Irwin and educate yourself before getting your panties all in a bunch 💩
I agree totally. No shortage of stupid humans who exploit animals.
Not birds, thats batshit on your car 🙂
Maybe birds, bats and bees?
Fruit bats probably.
Right near the library is known as fruit bat alley, never park your car there. I learnt my lesson.😂
Gabriel is having awesome Thumbnail game for Australia series !
The crocs, yes you have to be concerned with but up north it more the stingers. You can’t see them and if you get stung it’s a 50/50 on if you live to see the next day or week. You’ll be in hospital for a week battling to stay alive.
Interesting video on a part of Australia that I haven’t seen anyone explore yet. I’m getting the impression that Australia, like the US and Canada, would be best seen on a long road trip.
Very much so, and well worth the driving !!
Crocs are one thing, at least you might be able to see the buggers, if and when they come for you; however, the Box Jelly Fish and its tiny cousin the Irukandji, will ruin your day and likely your life. The sting of the Irukandji is so devastating and the pain so lingering, that victims have been known to beg to have limbs amputated to be rid of the pain. Hence, the fine net at the swimming enclosure at Trinity Beach. Just sayin'... Cheers from Sydney. P.S. thanks Gabriel for walking us through that cool animal park and getting close-ups of those amazing critters. Happy travels mate.
Kangaroos - there used to be heaps in the suburban areas before you hit Conway Beach (south of Airlie Beach) on people's front lawns, on the roads, just everywhere. I loved how they were just hanging out and part of the community 🙂
I hope I'll see a random one before I leave.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos But if you don't, you can always come back😊
There are lots of kangaroos in Canberra as well, but it looks like every blogger avoids the bush capital.
Glad you got some good weather. There’s plenty of swimming beaches in southern QLD.
You can walk into any club in Australia as a guest and get reasonably priced meals and drinks.
There are clubs of all kinds everywhere.
Ahh parking under a tree … lesson for young players in Australia…
Hi Gabriel, that was fascinating, as if crocodiles were the only thing to worry about. You have deadly snakes and spiders not to mention sharks, but I was surprised no dingos there are considered the kings of Australia they manage to maintain the kangaroo population down they look just like dogs, but they don't bark so they are different in that respect. There are many diverse amounts of species in Australia it's an incredibly unique country.
Travel author Bill Bryson wrote a book entitled "In a Sunburned Country" in which he claimed to have seen a book called "Things That Will Kill You in Horrible Ways in Australia". Volume 19.
@@brianfraser2495 that's priceless!
@@brianfraser2495 Bryson is a great writer, his book on the Appalachian Trail on the east coast of the U.S. was one of my all time favorite reads.
Somehow I don't think those birds liked you parking there
Love your channel Gabe.
Have you discussed the presence of "Blue ring Octopus" and "Box Jellyfish" with any of the locals? Both are extremely dangerous and if bitten the pain in intolerable and has on rare occasions caused death.
Just a suggestion which might help you getting to know more about the places you're in, strike up some conversations with locals (you're in a country where communication won't be holding you back after all) - we're generally a friendly bunch down here!
Australians are known criminal colony
80% bogans though .The rest crocodile Dundee types .
Agree
@@anthonydowling3356 You inner suburbanite snob.
It's been decades since I've been to Holloway's and Trinity Beach. I never swam at those beaches ever, just went to the water holes inland and they are croc-free 😂 You'll see MANY empty beaches up there because of the crocs hahahaha! That's the first thing I noticed about Far North Queensland - all the empty beaches. Thanks for the footage!
Same thing in Darwin - the only saltwater swimming was in a lagoon with a heavy mesh barrier to keep out the jellies and salties.
A croc incident would be massive for your channel Gabby
Yeah highly recommended 👌
Good morning from Arizona. 5 AM full moon
It’s common for tourists to focus on the dangers of Australia. However that is not what Australia is about. Maybe focus on the positive. There is plenty.
I'd be a lot more worried about the marine stingers than the crocs. Unless it's a river in which case don't go in there!
Australia 🦘 what can I say. Deadly snakes,spiders and kangaroos,and croc sharks And it all true blue down hear.🦘🐊🐾🦈🕷️🐾🐾 Thank you Gabriel good job ,bat 💩 poo it is good luck 😂😂 too.
Gabe amazing information and great scenery in Cairns
I grew up at Trinity Beach & did surf life saving at palm cove and ellis beach. I swam in the nets in the season for 20 years & outside when not the season. If it was training time, in the season you would wear a thin nylon stinger suit as a junior or stockings on your body. Everything is done for the safety of jellyfish not crocodiles in the ocean. When the ocean is clear, crocs don't like it as much, its when its stirred up and muddy I wouldn't try swim in the ocean, but its extremely rare in the northen beaches of cairns & when there is a sighting everyone knows about it. You just need to be smart and not swim near river mouths. People don't seem to have the obsession that you do with crocs in the ocean of Cairns, its just advertising and scary PR you see from overseas. Other places yes. Not once in my life had I worried about crocs swimming at Trinity Beach, its jelly fish. They are the fear, but its only the summer season. Shark sighting are the same as crocs, everyone swims in the waters where there are sharks as well, but when sighted you are told, its no different. You just have to understand what croc habitat looks like and stay clear of it, generally its not something you would want to swim in anyway. If you read a bit about north queensland you would understand more, going further north towards cape trib I get a bit more weary. Do you really think surf clubs with thousands of people swimming would put children at risk? Talk to a local :-) www.cairnslifesaving.org.au/surf-sports/
Wonder no crocs resting on the beach lol
13:15 on the right side. For a second it looked like a half sized Crocadile.
Great new thumbnails ;)
Thanks.
You are doing more for Australian Tourism than the Tourism board does! Thank you wonderful videos, great to see through the eyes of a visitor, hope you can stay longer.
Enjoy Brisbane .
Very interesting wild life.
HI Gabriel, a couple of things - Australians would never say the term "shrimp on the barbie", this comes from an dumb American TV ad, and we pronounce Emu "Eem You". I always struggle to work out why Americans prounounce the letter U as "OOO". You don't prounounce it that way in words such as utility, universal, unanimous, etc.
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I think the jellyfish are a bigger threat than Crocs on those beaches but the thought of being pulled into the water by a large croc is terrifying.
Jelly Fish will funk you up.
Great video. The restaurant prices are expensive, ham & cheese croissant sandwich, small salad, glass of milk and a lemon tart slice for $34.00 AUD. Too much money.
Check out Cape Tribulation, not far by car from Port Douglas
Never heard of anyone being taken by a crocodile in the ocean. Rivers and creeks are where it happens. Even so there's always the deadly jelly fish which are less prevalent May to October. You'd be unlucky to be stung in April,
Crocs are known to sun themselves on the beach but on the main beaches near Cairns the beach patrols quickly put up a warning.
All in all it's probably easier to stick to the pool
It might be one of those chinese cars mate. Oh no, someone said they are not worth shittin on.
Great Vid. Don't swim with crocs. 👍
Great information and scenery in Northern Australia. Those beaches are beautiful but so dangerous
Crocodiles actually nearly went extinct in Australia. They were hunted and seen as little more than 'pests'. These days, their numbers have fully recovered and the campaign to bring them back is probably one of the most successful environmental campaigns ever. Whilst I cannot imagine living with them around (I, like most Aussies, am from the south of the continent where the weather is much friendlier) I am still glad that we managed to stop them from going extinct. The crocs have really saved the river systems up there too - you can find all sorts of fish whose populations were kept in check by apex predators. I really hope you are enjoying our country mate. I'm sorry it's such an expensive place to visit. And always swim between the flags. :)
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Bats are the worst for totally ruining the appearance of your car. Very quickly. Looks like you got birds which is better than bats. Best to start cleaning it earlier rather than later as the hot sun can cement those bird stains to make them very hard to get out..
Oh my god am loving Australia, I would love to visit.
Visit deceased Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Queensland to interact with the kangaroos. One posed with my teenage son and had his head tilted to the side, very cute. They are in a field at the zoo where they walk around freely and are accustomed to visitors.
My understanding is that, if you drove a few miles inland, there would be kangaroos everywhere, like deer in the US.
Loved the video.. Great deal on the hotel.. Looks like a nice place to stay for a bit.
Hey Gab, that’s a stinger net. Stops you getting stung by jellyfish.. definitely would not keep the crocks out. But most beaches are fine to swim at. The beaches that are not are ones that have a river off them/close by as that’s where saltwater crocks live.. the edge of fresh and salt water. Usually it’s just rivers you shouldn’t swim in.
Exactly
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It’s like a California and Florida hybrid
Not really
enjoy the crocs and koalas!
That guy's beard! Noice!!! That was the Wizardly category!
welcome to Port Douglas Gabriel. Its a lovely place with such a chilled out vibe.
President Clinton stayed there years ago
Crocs tend to be in areas with mangrove swamps so wide open beaches don't offer any hiding places. They could still be cruising offshore so it is best to keep your distance regardless.
Gabriel , There May be parking at a car wash ❣️Jelly fish, crocs, and messy birds , kind of takes the fun out of the day ! Take care , have fun !
The walk around the wildlife park was really neat . Thanks for that !
'Yorkeys Knob' sounds like something you'd see in a verterenarians office.
In Australia we say prawn not shrimp
Enjoy the warmth. 10 inches of snow here in utah yesterday
78 degrees here in Texas today.
@@dragonfly9209 78 for you Is good or bad?
@@gogadev It's perfect---not hot, not cold.
Springtime weather.
Arvo is afternoon. Avo is avocado.
So glad you are heading to Mossman Gorge 😊
Australia has 73 species of kangaroos which are decided into kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, tree kangaroos, rat kangaroos, bettongs and potoroos
Are you coming to Adelaide, South Australia? Lots to see and do here!
Saltwater crocs?!! That's just great. Between Jaws and crocs I may never step inside an ocean again. But none of this true about the beautiful waters around Greece. Greece is so so much nicer than this hell down under.
Only along the northern coastlines, east and west.
Afternoon is arvo not avo 😂 so you can use avo for avocado 😊
Kangaroo leather is what moto GP riders wear ( Leathers brand .. alpine stars)
We don’t have crocs in Sydney and the underwater nets keep the sharks at bay - mostly :) The Gold Coast has the best beaches in Queensland but they have built up the shoreline and its way too touristy.
We where at Palm Cove last October and absolutely loved it!! Stayed at Peppers Resort!! Gorgeous! Also went to Hartleys Croc Park and Port Douglas!! Next time booking Port Douglas for sure!! Paradise up there.
Never seen or heard of a croc at Trinity beach and I used to live there. Ellis is the pick of all the areas beaches. Big enough to always get a private spot and it has a nice licensed diner. Port Douglas is much over rated and both expensive and crowded because it consists of one street of commerce. It's always been Trinity for food and Ellis for swimming right back in time.
Beaches free of Crocs is usually to do with tides, in Broome fir example there is none at Cable beach but plently close by. I'd rather have Crocodiles protected instead of being extinct in Australia, you can go offshore to islands and swim without a problem near Cairns. The reef about 50 nautical miles off the main harbour is the best spot I've ever dived at.
Scariest thing in Queensland is Queensland drivers. They haven't quite grasped the basic idea of road rules. Especially give way signs ....good luck.
Great to see you getting the best of Australia, a well planned exploration.