Amazing! I did the walk in 1970 but in reverse, having walked the South Coast Track to Melaleuca. In those days, the Port Davey Track was in magnificent condition; wide, beautifully graded and clear all the way. In fact it was a huge relief after the South Coast Track. The weather was sunny and dry and I don't recall any mud on that stretch although plenty on the South Coast. We took three days to Junction Creek, camping at Spring River and Crossing River. We then climbed the Western Arthurs, then out via Lake Pedder, still the jewel it was before it was drowned. Surprisingly I can still recognise the campsites at Spring River, Crossing River and Junction Creek. Certainly the interior of the walkers hut at Melaleuca is very familiar, such a haven after the South Coast Track. Thanks for the video, you are a mighty walker!
Great video series, top job. I was “lucky” to enjoy a forced 3 night stop over in the malaleuca huts when flights were halted due to extreme weather. Was the best time just chilling and reading and the occasional walk out to the harbour before the weather closed in again. Magical part of the SW
Great video Cameron. Honest too. Glad you’re enjoying Tassie and I’m looking forward to video 3 of you doing the south coast track. I’ve wanted to do this myself so seeing you do it soon will be helpful and enjoyable. Happy new year!
Hi Cam, Enjoyed that. Myself (73) and a buddy did the Port Davey Track in June just past. At a much more pedestrian pace than you. Much rain and a big storm on day two. Held up at Spring River for a day. Stepped off the bridge into waist deep water. Spring River had broken its banks and was flowing over the Eastern flood plain. (14.30 to 15.25 on your video). The next creek crossing (15.23) was chest deep so we were stuck for a day. Repeat of a solo walk I did thirty something years previously. Had the pleasure of spending four days with Deny King and daughter Janet and family. Great days. Enjoyed your Western Arthurs traverse. In younger days I spent a lot of time in there and around Fedder. Bit long in the tooth for those areas now. Did the O.T. two Winters back and going again next June. Looking forward to your South Coast video. Happy trails.
Wow hectic! I definitely got lucky with the weather and water levels - your experience sounds absolutely wild. I read all about Deny and the history of the settlement while in Melaleuca. Super cool you have met him!
So good! Thanks for the content and your efforts. A mate sent me an Insta vid of the Western Arthur’s vid you did and that got me instantly hooked! Can’t wait to watch your old vids and anticipate your new vids Cam!! Keep smashing up the trails and I’ll do the same!! Whooo!! 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿
Awesome video! I would love to know more about your story? When did you start hiking / learn to navigate unsigned and overgrown trails. I would love to do more multi day overnight hikes but not confident to do it by myself yet
I started small and worked my way up to longer + more difficult trails over the years. I think it helped living in Western Australia because most of our trails are very beginner friendly.
Hey Cam just had a question about your watch looks like a Garmin Fenix of some kind, what mode do you record the long hikes on to get the most battery wise? Thanks
Just the basic hiking mode. I haven’t changed any of settings around at all on my Fenix6. I can hike for 15 hours without the battery dying and I charge every night with a battery pack.
Just noticed that when you left the Mt Rugby side of the narrows, there was only one boat there, and when you arrived on the Meleleuca side, you moored the boat there with the second boat. Please tell me you did your round trips to ensure there was a boat left on the Mt Rugby side.
ryansuki It was clear on the video that there were 2 boats where he started. Perhaps you should watch the video a little closer before looking for something to criticise.
Sorry I touched the thumbs down button. Meant thumbs up. I did the Cockle CK to Scotts Peak hike in 1968 in good time. What a hike. Really enjoyed your commentary.
I have so many questions!! Ranging from “did your shoes last the week” to “what do you think about when you’re out there alone?” Most importantly… “why is that water so yellow and is it safe to drink?”
Shoes were wrecked by the end of Tassie. I think about everything lol. Planning stuff, hypotheticals, thinking of shots for the video. Water is tannin stained, it’s natural and completely safe. ☺️
@@CamBostock BTW, the Old River 1:100,000 map indicates that the PDT track ends, and the SCT starts, at the boat crossing rather than at Melaleuca. You must be one of very few modern walkers to complete the South Coast Track!
So for those river crossings filmed from the other side, did you cross, set up the camera, cross back and then cross again to get the shot. Also, I like you 1 second of drone (or balloon with go pro strapped to it) footage at the start of the vid.
The track has a very interesting history. Perbaps you could include it in a future edit. Short map views also help. Great video though. Clear to understand. Hope you do Higgs to Cynthia one day.
@@gruesome24he was lucky, there were two boats on his side when he arrived. but the next person to come through would find one boat, they'd have 3x crossings to do
Thanks for watching! Part 3 of the Tasmanian adventure on the stunning South Coast Track will drop in a couple days. Happy New Year! 🥳
Amazing! I did the walk in 1970 but in reverse, having walked the South Coast Track to Melaleuca. In those days, the Port Davey Track was in magnificent condition; wide, beautifully graded and clear all the way. In fact it was a huge relief after the South Coast Track. The weather was sunny and dry and I don't recall any mud on that stretch although plenty on the South Coast. We took three days to Junction Creek, camping at Spring River and Crossing River. We then climbed the Western Arthurs, then out via Lake Pedder, still the jewel it was before it was drowned. Surprisingly I can still recognise the campsites at Spring River, Crossing River and Junction Creek. Certainly the interior of the walkers hut at Melaleuca is very familiar, such a haven after the South Coast Track. Thanks for the video, you are a mighty walker!
There are many points in this video where I would've called it quits.Unreal work man. Can't wait to see the South Coast Track!
That’s the thing about this trail, you can’t quit 😂
There is no access out here besides the start start and finish.
Thanks bro!
Dude you do some awesome hikes.
You're inspiring.
Fantastic video man, your cinematic style is just outstanding here! Simply breathtaking adventure!
Thankyou!!
Awesome well done
Great video series, top job. I was “lucky” to enjoy a forced 3 night stop over in the malaleuca huts when flights were halted due to extreme weather. Was the best time just chilling and reading and the occasional walk out to the harbour before the weather closed in again. Magical part of the SW
I loved my stay in Melaleuca. I made sure to explore the whole area before leaving but I could have definitely stayed another night.
I'm off on the South Coast Track on the 3rd of Jan - so I might get to see your next video before we leave! Looking forward to it!
Planning to upload it on the 2nd so perfect timing!
Great and challenging adventure and wonderful filming and editing Cam! Was really cool to see this trail through your lens ;)
Thank you for the kind words mate
The most addictive hiking channel 😊 brilliant footage Cam. 👏 😊
Thankyou so much!
Such a beautiful video and thank you for showing us !
Man your videos are inspiring cam. Love it!!!!
I’m so glad your enjoy them!!
Great video Cameron. Honest too. Glad you’re enjoying Tassie and I’m looking forward to video 3 of you doing the south coast track. I’ve wanted to do this myself so seeing you do it soon will be helpful and enjoyable. Happy new year!
Thankyou! I’m plenty honest in the South Coast Track video as well haha😂 It will be up on the 2nd of Jan ☺️
Hi Cam, Enjoyed that. Myself (73) and a buddy did the Port Davey Track in June just past. At a much more pedestrian pace than you. Much rain and a big storm on day two. Held up at Spring River for a day. Stepped off the bridge into waist deep water. Spring River had broken its banks and was flowing over the Eastern flood plain. (14.30 to 15.25 on your video). The next creek crossing (15.23) was chest deep so we were stuck for a day. Repeat of a solo walk I did thirty something years previously. Had the pleasure of spending four days with Deny King and daughter Janet and family. Great days. Enjoyed your Western Arthurs traverse. In younger days I spent a lot of time in there and around Fedder. Bit long in the tooth for those areas now. Did the O.T. two Winters back and going again next June. Looking forward to your South Coast video. Happy trails.
Wow hectic! I definitely got lucky with the weather and water levels - your experience sounds absolutely wild.
I read all about Deny and the history of the settlement while in Melaleuca. Super cool you have met him!
I’ve enjoyed watching your adventures videos in ‘22 and I’m looking forward to South Coast Track!!! Happy New Year ‘23!!
Thankyou!
Loved this video again! No idea how you did it alone but that’s insane such good shots mate love your vids
So glad you enjoyed! Thankyou
So good! Thanks for the content and your efforts. A mate sent me an Insta vid of the Western Arthur’s vid you did and that got me instantly hooked! Can’t wait to watch your old vids and anticipate your new vids Cam!! Keep smashing up the trails and I’ll do the same!! Whooo!! 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿
Thanks mate. New videos coming soon! 👌
Awesome video! I would love to know more about your story? When did you start hiking / learn to navigate unsigned and overgrown trails. I would love to do more multi day overnight hikes but not confident to do it by myself yet
I started small and worked my way up to longer + more difficult trails over the years. I think it helped living in Western Australia because most of our trails are very beginner friendly.
The shrub looked brutal! Out of curiosity is there a reason you opt for shorts over pants on a track like this?
I just hate wearing pants haha. They would definitely be better for this kind of hike.
@@CamBostock haha fair enough! Looked like a great hike. Definitely need to hit Tas in the new year.
Hey Cam, enjoyed the video! What's the red patterned neck gaiter you're wearing at 1:11?
It’s from Mons Royale 👍
Hey Cam just had a question about your watch looks like a Garmin Fenix of some kind, what mode do you record the long hikes on to get the most battery wise? Thanks
Just the basic hiking mode. I haven’t changed any of settings around at all on my Fenix6. I can hike for 15 hours without the battery dying and I charge every night with a battery pack.
Just noticed that when you left the Mt Rugby side of the narrows, there was only one boat there, and when you arrived on the Meleleuca side, you moored the boat there with the second boat. Please tell me you did your round trips to ensure there was a boat left on the Mt Rugby side.
There was 2 boats on the side that I left. 👍
ryansuki
It was clear on the video that there were 2 boats where he started. Perhaps you should watch the video a little closer before looking for something to criticise.
@@xaj1543 You are right! Not sure how I missed seeing that. Looking back, it was actually really obvious!
dare I ask about walking that distance with soggy feet, 2 pairs of shoes?
Sorry I touched the thumbs down button. Meant thumbs up.
I did the Cockle CK to Scotts Peak hike in 1968 in good time. What a hike.
Really enjoyed your commentary.
how many times did you see a snake.
P r o m o s m 😆
Cam, kangaroos, wombats, birds ?
I wish I saw a wombat!! 😩
@@CamBostock Stunningly beautiful, but just seems empty without the wildlife. Hopefully you'll film that elusive Tiger one day 😥
I have so many questions!! Ranging from “did your shoes last the week” to “what do you think about when you’re out there alone?” Most importantly… “why is that water so yellow and is it safe to drink?”
Shoes were wrecked by the end of Tassie.
I think about everything lol. Planning stuff, hypotheticals, thinking of shots for the video.
Water is tannin stained, it’s natural and completely safe. ☺️
Great video. The track looks like it could use a bit of TLC though.
Yeah it certainly could. It doesn’t get much traffic so the neighbouring south coast track gets all the attention!
@@CamBostock BTW, the Old River 1:100,000 map indicates that the PDT track ends, and the SCT starts, at the boat crossing rather than at Melaleuca. You must be one of very few modern walkers to complete the South Coast Track!
Hey mate,
How did you organise food drop at melaleuca?
Grew up in Tassie and grew up hiking these trails. Loving the videos mate! Keep up the good work!!!!!
Thanks legend!!
So for those river crossings filmed from the other side, did you cross, set up the camera, cross back and then cross again to get the shot.
Also, I like you 1 second of drone (or balloon with go pro strapped to it) footage at the start of the vid.
Yeah that’s right haha. All for the shot 😂
The track has a very interesting history. Perbaps you could include it in a future edit. Short map views also help. Great video though. Clear to understand. Hope you do Higgs to Cynthia one day.
Appreciate the suggestions, you are so right!
good suggestions IMO
Great content! How did you deal with shoes/socks during water crossings? Like, did you have an extra pair of shoes that you used for getting wet?
Great content mate. Just a question, what would you have done if there was no boat to get you across the river?
This happened when I did the trail. My partner and o and to swim across to get a spare boat
@@ozziegaming1455 Damn, that would be so annoying. Glad you guys pulled it through
@@gruesome24he was lucky, there were two boats on his side when he arrived.
but the next person to come through would find one boat, they'd have 3x crossings to do