Ghost Town Gold of Corinna Tasmania

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  • Опубліковано 12 лис 2022
  • In this video we visit the remote gold mining town of Corinna, which in its peak was home to thousands of prospectors. We visit the Middleton creek area which is where the rush all began, explore some old hut sites and pan the creek for gold.
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  • @richardwalsh5570
    @richardwalsh5570 Рік тому +7

    Pieman River is the Promised land. Been travelling there since 1970. Thank you to my dad for taking us there and having a shack.

  • @ramio1983
    @ramio1983 Рік тому +10

    Rob you are one of the rare, consistent talents on UA-cam, we appreciate you, your insight and your island state so much :)

  • @jonellery8286
    @jonellery8286 Рік тому +7

    No matter how successful or unsuccessful your trip is, every single upload is entertaining from start to finish!
    Amazing again Rob 💪🏽

  • @Acediscoface
    @Acediscoface Рік тому +1

    Another cracking upload. Love it when you start the vid reading history. Many thanks for the adventure. 🙏

  • @TheAm3313
    @TheAm3313 Рік тому +2

    Another absolutely mega video! We were in corinna literally a couple of days before you and seeing and hearing all your knowledge of the place brings it even more to life! Can’t wait for part 2!

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому

      Thanks Alex glad you got another appreciation for Corinna, its one of those areas that is so rich in history, I havnt even touched to tip of the iceberg with what is hidden down in those forests. :-)

  • @jhallack7491
    @jhallack7491 17 днів тому

    Love the historic aspect of your vids, Mate....

  • @Team_Goat
    @Team_Goat Рік тому +1

    My favourite part of tassie! Me and a mate hiked up Mt Donaldson at 2am to watch the sunrise, it was the most insane views I've experienced!

  • @kathmorris3979
    @kathmorris3979 Рік тому

    One of the 455 here 🙋🏻‍♀️.
    Love your work, Rob.

  • @peterlyall2848
    @peterlyall2848 Рік тому

    Beautiful area the West of Tassie I have not been down for many a year now Rob. I love how you tell about some of our great character s who where our pioneers in this part Tasmania. Well done Rob nice to you back....Pete from Devonport..🛳

  • @tanyaking9472
    @tanyaking9472 Рік тому +1

    Good to see you back Rob. As per usual a great video and looking forward to seeing the next one

  • @mrsusan893
    @mrsusan893 Рік тому

    Brilliant work Bro. Thanks for taking us along with you.

  • @steven_ewen
    @steven_ewen Рік тому

    Thank you for taking us along for the adventure Rob. Cheers

  • @lindsaybrown7357
    @lindsaybrown7357 Рік тому +1

    Rob, growing up, we spent countless hours and most weekends trudging through the bush around Ballarat looking for gold.
    Remember one time back in the 80s, a stinking hot day I was up a fairly dry creek with a Garrett deepseeker metal detector.
    Dad was working away in the edge of the creek unearthing some buried sandstone bars.
    I wandered back to where he was working to get a cold drink and he yelked "feel the weight of this" as he threw something at me.
    Luckily I caught what he'd thrown - a 4 oz nugget, beautiful yellow Ballarat gold.
    This creek was worked by thousands of miners in the early days including many Chinese reknown to be thorough.
    Shows that they can still pop up and even well worked ground is always worth a look.
    After his find, we spent weeks there cleaning up the creek bed as well as a few test pits.
    We probably found another 2 ounces in much smaller stuff.

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому

      wow that is an amazing story! I don't think we even have nuggets that big anymore.

    • @lindsaybrown7357
      @lindsaybrown7357 Рік тому

      @@Rob.Parsons
      I found small pieces with the detector but nothing like that.
      In this particular area, found lots of chinese artifacts, coins, locks and other interesting things.
      Finding the nugget was a bit of a curse as we spent so much back breaking time there, trying to find its cousins :(

  • @adventuresin2220
    @adventuresin2220 Рік тому +1

    Love Corinna it's beautiful out there, love your stories from Tassies wild west coast. Looking forward to the next episode

  • @sallytodd8722
    @sallytodd8722 Рік тому

    Thanks Rob 👏👏👍
    I need to revisit Corinna after watching that. 👍

  • @Sextus666
    @Sextus666 Рік тому

    Great video as usual. And from one of my favourite places in Tassie. Just watching the early release Part 2 on the Patreon channel now.

  • @stalaroy
    @stalaroy Рік тому +1

    The research you put into these trips is phenomenal, thanks for sharing it with us 👍

  • @hayleesaunders2519
    @hayleesaunders2519 Рік тому

    Epic! Looking forward to the next one 👏🏻

  • @bjjrhino
    @bjjrhino Рік тому

    Keeping Tassie history alive, thank you

  • @fatman5514
    @fatman5514 Рік тому

    Thank you so so much

  • @grantviney5809
    @grantviney5809 Рік тому

    Another awesome vid, love your enthusiasm for Tasmanian history

  • @debbiemingins4217
    @debbiemingins4217 Рік тому

    Thankyou for another terrific video and we look forward to your next one 😊

  • @shevaunlorne2234
    @shevaunlorne2234 Рік тому

    That was great - can’t wait for the next one!!

  • @wayneberry8703
    @wayneberry8703 Рік тому

    Great work again, Rob.

  • @adventuresofxing9103
    @adventuresofxing9103 Рік тому

    Brilliant as usual! Now hanging to see the next one!

  • @becsmillie7232
    @becsmillie7232 Рік тому

    Love learning all the history of Tassie, always a pleasure to watch! Looking forward to seeing if you find his grave

  • @colinwilson8747
    @colinwilson8747 Рік тому

    Incredible!!

  • @1212CRMD
    @1212CRMD 13 днів тому

    Thank you! I love watching you prosper! Best regards.
    Cristiano Ricardo
    @1212CRMD
    So. Am. Brazil

  • @hawthorngrove3629
    @hawthorngrove3629 4 місяці тому

    Many of my ancestors lived and died at Corinna

  • @kyrontunstall8041
    @kyrontunstall8041 Рік тому

    Another Quality video 👌🏽 Love your work !

  • @briangill4000
    @briangill4000 Рік тому

    Great vid rob. Can't wait to see the next episode.

  • @Loxmyf
    @Loxmyf Рік тому

    Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing. I stayed in room 9 when I was there in May 2021

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @jamesbarry9795
    @jamesbarry9795 Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @jesswilson366
    @jesswilson366 Рік тому

    Love the history you include. Amazing footage.

  • @itsgrimace
    @itsgrimace Рік тому

    It's a beautiful spot. So lovely and quiet. I drove through a couple of years ago, looks like very little has changed.

  • @alanayton672
    @alanayton672 Рік тому

    Great video Rob! Looking forward to the next part!

  • @rickymcgowan2243
    @rickymcgowan2243 Рік тому +1

    Another great video, Thank you. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Ricky cheers.

  • @TasmanianDevil3
    @TasmanianDevil3 Рік тому

    Love it Rob. Top quality once again

  • @GinWarrior
    @GinWarrior Рік тому

    Another great video mate! Can't wait for the next part!

  • @daveandrew8668
    @daveandrew8668 Рік тому +1

    Love the content Rob, always good story telling 👍

  • @lachlanparkinson7808
    @lachlanparkinson7808 Рік тому

    Love it man, absolutely love it 👌

  • @martinjefferson9994
    @martinjefferson9994 Рік тому

    Another great video Rob. Thank you.

  • @tonyhallinan7695
    @tonyhallinan7695 Рік тому

    Great vid mate just loved every minute

  • @terry8728
    @terry8728 Рік тому

    Enjoyed the video Rob, looking forward to the next one!🙂

  • @Barjumpa1
    @Barjumpa1 8 місяців тому

    Champion Stuff..
    Rob you really put out a good informative vid.

  • @officialtassieboysprospecting

    Only a few minutes in and I'm thinking really good!!

  • @chrisgolfer7528
    @chrisgolfer7528 Рік тому

    Good to see you getting a good nights sleep instead of out under the stars. Looking forward to the next instalment of the adventure.

  • @MickH60
    @MickH60 Рік тому

    Thanks Rob, love your content mate ..

  • @nataliegumz3216
    @nataliegumz3216 Рік тому

    Your content is always enjoyable. Another great vid! Cheers

  • @shayne4288
    @shayne4288 Рік тому

    Awesome as usual, Rob. Magic country down that way and you have certainly done your homework!

  • @raybulmer5707
    @raybulmer5707 Рік тому

    Fabulous and inspirational as usual Rob. Keep 'm coming. 👍

  • @billWat7000
    @billWat7000 Рік тому

    amazing!

  • @Heather-hg8qh
    @Heather-hg8qh Рік тому

    Love Corinna, great place

  • @BorneoGirlAdventure
    @BorneoGirlAdventure Рік тому +1

    I always like how you convey and explain things to us, you always present interesting videos 👍🏻😍

  • @ralphquinney2337
    @ralphquinney2337 Рік тому

    Great work Rob thumbs up 👍

  • @eddielmoss10
    @eddielmoss10 Рік тому

    Awesome, Rob. 🤩 This is on my must visit destination. Going to need a bigger bucket!

  • @bigears4014
    @bigears4014 Рік тому

    A nice background story as well

  • @benslater9431
    @benslater9431 Рік тому

    Mission accomplished! Sweet video 👍🏻

  • @desgray5420
    @desgray5420 Рік тому

    Nice vid mate - looks like you got some warm weather.

  • @FeatherHorseforge
    @FeatherHorseforge Рік тому

    Awesome vid cobba🙂

  • @TheEcho71
    @TheEcho71 Рік тому +1

    Nice work

  • @bobclark4994
    @bobclark4994 Рік тому

    As usual, nice videography and story Rob!

  • @tazyt3388
    @tazyt3388 Рік тому +1

    Henry Christian was grandson of fletcher christian from the ship bounty there’s a lot more to tell to that story I’ll fill u in one day glad you got down to middletons for a look told ya it was mint great vid rob so much more to see down there talk soon cheers

    • @tazyt3388
      @tazyt3388 Рік тому

      Surprised you didn’t hear us pull up at the pub satay night on the bikes too bro it was cracking weather aye

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому +1

      I was filming a wedding Saturday homie I got down there Sunday. She was ripper weather you're right. Look forward to plenty more of it this season!

    • @tazyt3388
      @tazyt3388 Рік тому

      @@Rob.Parsons oh hell yeah bro ill have to show you some other cool stuff up middletons its awesome

  • @Lukeslittletribe
    @Lukeslittletribe Рік тому +1

    Another one of the 445. Great video so far. Love the way you incorporate history into your vids.

  • @AlexConnolly
    @AlexConnolly Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another great vid, Rob.

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for the kind donation of Yen my homie

    • @AlexConnolly
      @AlexConnolly Рік тому

      @@Rob.Parsons Pleasure is all mine, mate. Keep up the great work.

  • @insidebendprospecting
    @insidebendprospecting Рік тому

    Awesome to hear and see some of that history, thanks Rob! Honestly that gold was pretty decent for being found in loose gravel, looking forward to the seeing the next days of the trip

  • @JosesGaraje
    @JosesGaraje Рік тому

    I thoroughly enjoy all of your adventures and the aspects there of. Now getting to be more like your mate Levi with a leisurely walk in the woods and return home by dark after some prospecting. Congrats on your recent pairing. Cheers

  • @s.g9330
    @s.g9330 Рік тому

    Great - I loved it.
    Just up the road - time for a visit I reckon!!

  • @coreymcculloch4282
    @coreymcculloch4282 Рік тому

    Love your work Rob .loving watching you roam round my childhood stomping grounds. Can't wait to see how my favourite place (Pieman heads , we have a shack there) treats you it can become a grand adventure real quick down there.

  • @e1488
    @e1488 Рік тому

    Thank you , you just made my night with video. Can’t wait for more .

  • @ChasingCheetahs
    @ChasingCheetahs Рік тому

    I just came home from Corinna yesterday! Great vid. Looking forward to the rest of the series 😀

  • @rorytasman4262
    @rorytasman4262 Рік тому

    cracking vid mate

  • @damienphillips9278
    @damienphillips9278 Рік тому

    As usual another great vid mate! Always quality content, cheers for another adventure rob 👍🏻

  • @justlife6962
    @justlife6962 Рік тому

    Love your adventures & the history of tassie! Never miss a video 👍

  • @HAMMERDOWN454
    @HAMMERDOWN454 Рік тому

    nice one Rob

  • @legopixelart2886
    @legopixelart2886 Рік тому

    Loving the channel.

  • @goldsniper2681
    @goldsniper2681 Рік тому

    Creek nicely coloured there mate. Good historical vid ! 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @lindsaybrown7357
    @lindsaybrown7357 Рік тому

    Enjoyed this one.
    You found a good creek to pan - hope you find the big one.

  • @geoffszczypior644
    @geoffszczypior644 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @adrianfairfield5520
    @adrianfairfield5520 Рік тому

    Hi Rob. Great video. Those stones look like an old stone pile around a traverse station or boundary mark from a surveyor. There have been many old surveys through that area for various purposes.

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому +1

      ah thats a good point. I wonder where they got them from, they looked so foreign

  • @horrorblehorror5319
    @horrorblehorror5319 Рік тому +2

    Nice vid mate.
    You earned a new subscriber.

  • @numptywithacamera
    @numptywithacamera Рік тому

    Awesome stuff Rob and such an amazing place Corrina has to be in my top 5 places here in Tassie

  • @therighttoremain
    @therighttoremain Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda Рік тому

    3-Days ago & I only see the notification today! YT can be perplexing! Neat Adventure, Rob, I do enjoy your deep delve into the back story & History of your explorations, as to the untrained eye it all looks so pristine, but so much of it isn't, all kinds of doings have pre-empted your visit & I appreciate you educating us. The hotel looked very convivial - wonder if they mind Kelpies? Look forward to the next episode! Cheers, keep safe!

  • @allanmaccaul1465
    @allanmaccaul1465 Рік тому

    Here he is..., All married up.
    Congratulations mate..🎊🎉

  • @jordancoburn104
    @jordancoburn104 Рік тому

    Here is my genuine contribution to the 445+ comments you undoubtedly deserve. Keep up the fantastic work Rob! Thank you

  • @mattlo73
    @mattlo73 Рік тому

    Quality video Rob and well worth it for you so far. But yeah, how are you gonna rough it in the wilds ever again lol…looking forward to the next instalment dropping 👍🏻

  • @cptlooney
    @cptlooney Рік тому

    Early Upload FTW, Exciting. Another of the 445

  • @35andsolid
    @35andsolid Рік тому

    You have to spend a full day at Middleton creek ,I think you do well there , nice video ,cheers

  • @honeybower
    @honeybower Рік тому

    Thanks for yet another awesome adventure, Rob. Sorry to see that you no longer drive a Subaru though!!!😥

  • @rogerjames479
    @rogerjames479 Рік тому

    I just did 2 nights on the Pieman river bank in a swag ,the cabin looks a lot more comfortable .Awesome Video once again

  • @stephenfitzpatrick9189
    @stephenfitzpatrick9189 Рік тому

    Yeah , but no need to wreck the fireplace . Just an observation . Cheers.

  • @terry8728
    @terry8728 Рік тому

    Apparently it came as a surprise to you too Rob, ha ha! All good, just opening it up so I can watch during my lunch break!

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому +1

      It was definitely unannounced, thank you for making the effort at lunch! hehe

  • @poorfellamycountry
    @poorfellamycountry Рік тому

    Good to see you back in the wilds, have you had any LiDAR images of areas you're researching? Handy tools. Congratulations on wedding, cheers to the future 🎉

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому

      thanks mate! yeah its super handy, I usually toggle between that and sat image. Thanks for the well wishes!

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 Рік тому

    I can not like this as a video, it is a movie, and a damn good one at that. Very much looking forward to part 2. 💥👍🏻🍔

  • @davebarns1
    @davebarns1 Рік тому

    Another good part one vid, mate. Although l felt a little giddy after the car trip in 🤢

  • @MrMarkar1959
    @MrMarkar1959 Рік тому

    👍🏼Outstanding video Mr.Parsons!! I appreciate Your investigative research and quest for documentation. Everybody deserves a little cabin comfort "occasionally" and a nice meal. no cocoa and gummie snakes snacks? Hope the Best of Luck and Good Golden Fortune Forever✌🏼

    • @Rob.Parsons
      @Rob.Parsons  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate, I am saving the good stuff for when I head out with Levi next!

    • @MrMarkar1959
      @MrMarkar1959 Рік тому

      @@Rob.Parsons 👍🏼 Lol,,tell Levi "sum dum bassturd" from the un-usa said G'Day😂

  • @AussieBushLawyer
    @AussieBushLawyer Рік тому

    Still watching UA-cam haha one of the 445 mate always comment regardless, ripper video Rob 🔥

  • @bicyclingbum1551
    @bicyclingbum1551 Рік тому

    "GG" with those leaches man, last time I went messing about done by a creek I took a 500G thingo of salt for protection but I guess nothing compares to the nose one you had!