THIS PLACE GAVE US GOOSEBUMPS | WORLDS OLDEST STRUCTURE? | HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE BACK O BOURKE - Ep32
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- On this weeks episode we leave the Grawin Opals Fields behind and head towards Brewarrina in Northwest New South Wales where we set up at a free camp on the banks of the Barwon River for a few days. We use this as our base to explore the ancient area, steeped in modern and First Nations history.
Brewarrina is home to some fairly awesome fishing in the Barwon Darling River system but most importantly it’s home to potentially the oldest man made structure on earth, the Brewarrina Fish Traps or Baiame’s Ngunnhu as they are traditionally named. Archeologists can’t agree on their exact age but they are thought to be somewhere between 3 - 40000 years old.
During our travels we have spent many nights alone in free camps in some beautiful and remote locations but this camp on the outskirts of Brewarrina gave us goosebumps, as Steve said we “FELT A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE”. Even though we felt safe enough there was just something that had us on edge.
Next we head to Bourke to another free camp called Mays Bend……well almost? We decided to stop in at the Information Centre to get some info on the local attractions when we were told that the free camp was currently closed due to recent rain and localised flooding in the area, so we end up at a fantastic caravan park called Kidmans Camp on the north side of town.
Our original plan was to come to Burke just to say that we’ve been to the back of Bourke but upon arrival we discovered so much more and so much history in this little town in the far north west of New South Wales, from famous Australian Poets, local legends and Australian Icons to a once thriving wool industry, this town has it all. In the words of Henry Lawson “ If you know Bourke, you know Australia”.
So grab yourself a cold drink, sit back and relax for the next 20 minutes or so, and join Allison and I as we continue our adventures around Australia.
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Steve & Ally @trip42australia
Filmed: Jan 2024
Gidday guys, just found your channel this morning when looking at notch point and I must say you do a great job, so much imfo. I was wondering if you had ever been to Charters towers as that place would suit your style to a tee. I am subscribing because of how much information is offered and because of how easy you are to listen to, I know how hard is talking to a camera because I sound like a knuckle head on my fishing vids. Cheers.
Hey mate, welcome to our channel we haven’t been to Charters Towers yet our plan is to come through that way when we are heading out of the NT later on this year.
I can't believe how green it is.
It was because
Im an aussie and glad i stumble upon your channel and don't worry about the wingers your sunnies look good keep them on and keep your videos coming Aussie Aussie Aussie 🇦🇺
Thank you 🙏
The Aussie sun contributes the development of cataracts so keep those sunnies on!
Interesting always great seeing this great nation also interesting how the “experts” come up with dates of things. I find it hard to believe that something in a river that floods every so often and knowing the force of flood waters, and the silt left behind after a flood, can be dated at 40,000 years. The river has changed course a few times in that time period also. But good views
Thank you, I tend to agree with you, when we were there I had similar thoughts about flooding as well.
There are a lot of things that we are told that are somewhere between guesswork and outright lies.
Cmon bro, don’t let the truth get in da way of a good yarny..😂
Hope you visited us here in the ridge while you where out at Grawin.
Yes we did, we spent 4 days there and loved it
I'm so glad you showed the fish traps! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Absolutely loving your channel. My late husband and I used to regularly camp in reasonably remote areas. Can't tell you how much I miss it. Whenever we went to an area where other people camped and had left rubbish lying around, we would spend an hour picking it all up to clean the area before we left. In some areas we'd collect a couple of plastic bags full of rubbish. Absolute pigs. Hate to think what their places are like. Used to really, really, pee us off. And you are dead right. Areas get locked off because of ferals leaving rubbish and damaging areas, lighting fires where they shouldn't etc. Can't wait to see the next episode! Thank you both so much.
Thank you, the saddest thing is we find it more and more everywhere we go. We love our travels and we’re very happy to share them with you.
Stumbled upon your channel and found the info very helpful. Refreshing to watch a vid without all the plugs and hype. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing
Cheers Mick
Thanks Mick and welcome to the channel mate
I used to live in Bourke just down the road from Bre. You need to take into consideration the crime rates in the district are very high. It is best to camp at least 20 kms from these towns to deter the locals from breaking into your vehicles etc. In Bourke especially never leave your vehicle unattended & keep it locked at all times.
Yes we were definitely warned about that and we had some weird experiences like someone was watching us in Bre as well as a lot of strange car movements late at night in the camp area. As a rule we lock everything every time it’s not in use as we hear so many stories on the road. Bourke was ok when we were there but we did stay out of town at Kidmans camp. The young lady there also advised us lock up.
@@trip42australiayou are both awesome! Love your informative video’s! You mentioned North Qld, did you get up to Wallaman Falls. Inland from Ingham? ( I was born on a cattle station out west of Ingham) lots to see around that area as well
Perhaps but its just like anywhere. Nothing for the kids to do 😢
You’ve hit Bourke in it’s sweet spot
Nice work
Thank you
This video was very well done. I also liked hearing about the local legends of Bourke. Thank you guys. I subscribed. 👍
Thank you for you subscribe and welcome to our channel. We really enjoyed our time in Bourke and Percy Hobson was a great inspiration
In the seventies, we camped on Murray and Darling rivers, caught carp and ate them, as you couldn’t catch much else. They can be a good tasting fish, you need to put them in some clearer water as they can taste a little muddy due to eating from the bottom of river, roots etc, but rinsing them in a clearer water works, we would place them in net bags to swim on river edge for a few hours just tie bag to sturdy stick anchored in ground. Also to remove small y bones, skin the fish from the tail end and pull up towards the head, this will help remove more of the bones.
That sounds very interesting I’ve got to say I’m not the biggest fish lover but I’ll run it by Ally she loves it
First time viewer, I really enjoyed learning all the history of the places you visited. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you we’re really happy you enjoy our channel😀
Hello from north Qld ..just stared watching your channel ..excited to follow your journey ...Gary and Denise
Hello welcome to our channel we’re very happy you enjoyed it
How true we grew up here and going to school like you said we learned about everywhere else apart from whats in our own beautiful back yard. Well said mate and good on both of you for showing people were we are born and raised.
Thank you
I loved this! I can live vicariously through you two beautiful people!
I would have worn sunglasses! The Australian sunshine is brutal!
Keep having a great time! 🙏🏻❤️🤩
Thank you we’re really happy you enjoy our channel 😃
Love this guys, never been to Bourke. Will definately be checking in to follow you around.
Bourke was beautiful. Definitely recommend Kidmans Camp to stay
Very interesting video. I think I might have driven through Brewarrina many years ago, on the way to Lightning Ridge. We only stopped to go the loo and stretch the legs.
Thank you
Hi to you both! Love the videos you share . Very informative and I agree, keep the sunnies on! It’s perfectly fine and actually looks ‘cool’ ! Going to look for your videos I have missed now….
Thank you we’re really happy you’re enjoying our channel 😃
Don’t see many locals catching a meal like da did a few years ago..😊
No you didn’t
I always berry my carp,I don't like going to a lovely spot and smell and see dead fish everywhere 😢 I don't know why people don't berry them
Your right Donna we saw/ smelled them everywhere
Bury
My red dog used to bury them for me and herself
Such interesting information I’m like you always wondering why we weren’t taught about such Amazing places in our own backyard you now have a new subscriber ❤so Hello 👍👋
Thank you we’re happy you enjoyed the episode and welcome to our channel
The river had a fresh rise when you went through this video. Another good camping area is the off the Carinda Rd on the river on the reserve.
We’re heading back through that way early next year, we’ll check it out. Thank you
Great episode guys, thanks for sharing Bourke. Definitely putting this on my list. Shame about the condition of the fee camp. Enjoy your travels.
Thanks Kathleen we really enjoyed Bourke it’s a great place to visit.
Awesome stuff. Very interesting. Thanx
Thank you, we’re very happy you enjoyed it
Loved caming at mays bend we we're camped pretty much were you were standing talking about it , and we also stayed at a nice camp called wards river up near Charleville if you're going that way nice vid guys bought back nice memories
Mays Bend was beautiful, we’ll stay there one day.
New subscriber, like your content. Leave the sunnies on for your eyes sake, most people aren’t fussed. 😊
Welcome! thanks for subscribing we really hope you enjoy our channel and the sunnies are staying. Slip,slop,slap 😎
Love your channel.
Thank you! We’re really happy you enjoy it
An excellent vlog! I’ve just found your lifestyle, I can’t wait to get back out and explore the rest of Australia. It’s been 5 years since I had a big trip, about to sell my place and buy a small van to live in. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Take care out there and stay safe. 💐
Awesome! Thank you! Enjoy, we love this lifestyle we wish we were 20 years younger so we had more time to explore it all
Thanks for the videos, how are you finding your Marvel caravan?
Thank you, we love our Marvel Caravan, we take it everywhere and we’ve only had a couple of minor problems, like loose screws. It’s very comfortable and it feels like home
Thanks for your reply, we are waiting for our Marvel sea breeze to arrive. Hope to have many happy adventures. Stay safe happy travel, catch you next Saturday.
Hi guys just stumbled on your channel and straight away you have shown some amazing history of our own back yard just like you l had No idea about these ancient fishing traps thank you for the excellent and informative post much appreciated safe travels too you both 👍😉☕
Thank you we very happy you enjoyed the episode 😀
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Thoroughly enjoyed your video keep up the good work!
Thank you
Congratulations on the first year of traveling around Australia
Thanks KAB we’re thinking about a vid to celebrate our first year
Thoroughly enjoyed the episode! First time I've seen you guys; now subscribed so I don't miss any more!
Have to check out you're past episodes now!
Keep them coming!!
Thank you and welcome to our channel we’re glad you enjoyed the video 😀
great video
Thank you
Hi Guys, enjoy your channel. I know it might be uncomfortable but would like hear about your misadventures & mishaps & how you dealt with them. Regards Craig
That sounds like a great idea mate, we have a few from time to time
"three to forty thousand years old" ? Well that narrows it down not at all ! Gotta love these expert opinions eh ? About as useful as a waterproof tea bag 😂
Hi you two Steve n Alison, Good for you to do what so many people are doing getting out a town and living the dream. You are so right about those ancient Fish Traps a wonderful history Lesson right at your fingertips and such a magnificent creation to have lasted this long Cheers trip 4 2 Australia. safe travels.
Thank you so much we love our travelling lifestyle and sharing our adventures. We’re very happy your enjoying our channel
Love seeing your travels as it gives me the information I’m looking for to travel out back. Thanks Judy
Thank you Judy, the outback is beautiful as one our subscribers said the other day “it’s Australia in the rough”.
Holden Colorado Australia’s best tow vehicle, sorry that doesn’t float what so ever lol
Ha, I always push our Collie. Thanks for watching, we’re happy you enjoyed this weeks vid. 🤓
@@trip42australia I haven’t gotten past the Colorado comment I’ll watch the rest tonight. There a reasonable vehicle I’ve got a 2002 TF 3.0 rodeo as a farm Ute it’s unstoppable
Hello
Just found your channel. How nice to meet you. I leave for my travels in five weeks. So great to hear your information about the fish traps.
Thsnks for sharing your adventures.😊
Thank you and welcome to our channel
We tow with a Colorado too, never missed a beat. Just wondering when you were at Bourke, ( are your videos current or way behind)....I never thought of Bourke as being so green. Might just have to go there after all. The Fish Traps were very interesting. Just Subscribed.
Our videos are current at the moment, we were in Bourke 3 weeks ago. There has been lots of rain out west, we were very surprised as well everywhere we went was green. The Fish Traps are definitely worth a visit. Thanks for watching
Great commentary. Really enjoying your channel as new subscribers today. Will start from your first episode.
Thank you and welcome to our channel we’re very happy you enjoyed our content
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Thanks Mr T
We enjoy watching your videos but just one comment we would like to make is it is so annoying watching you talk while you are both wearing sunglasses…we were always told while talking to people to remove our sunglasses unless they were prescription glasses of course …
Thank you, our glasses are not prescription but we normally wear them because we’re facing the sun when we shoot the videos, it stops a lot of glare on the screen but we’ll definitely keep it in mind. Hopefully with winter on the way you’ll soon see a change😃
I am new to the channel, and this was the first thing I noticed that was jarring for me. Good to find a shot that enables you to take your sunnies off. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Welcome to our channel, we’ll definitely take the advice on sunglasses onboard. We’re happy you enjoyed our video 😃
If you are annoyed with people wearing sunglasses and talking it is very easy to stop watching and find something else to watch. Also you taking the time to comment how “annoying” and then insinuating that you have better manners is quite pathetic. Ok boomer
Move on Lewis .. our comment was acknowledging and answered
Best statement I've heard you say Steve, "Pick up ya sh@# and take it with ya". Agree totally
Thanks mate, wait until you see this weeks episode it’s unbelievable what one family does in a very short period of time
Thanks for sharing again guys. Love your videos. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers. 😊
Thank you were really happy you enjoyed our videos 🤓
Enjoyed video, I think you should add when you leave carp on the bank you should dispatch them properly humanely.
Thank you, yes your 100% right. I actually talked about it in an outtake that I didn’t include in the video but we have plenty of camping coming up in the next few months along the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers so I’ll certainly mention it there.
Just discovered you guy's and love the information in the video's. Thanks 👍
welcome to our channel we’re glad you enjoyed it😀
Weve just begun our adventure and really enjoying the process.
Gkad to find your channel 🍺
Thank you, you’re going to love it we’re sure
Great to see and hear more local information and respect in these travel videos. Most just tick the box. Thank you
Thank you we try are best to find a good balance for people who may visit the same area and people who don’t have the opportunity to travel
Just find your channel really enjoyed your down to earth narrative. I will continue to follow your adventures
Welcome aboard! We’re really happy your enjoying our channel
Itis NOT illegal to return live carp and redfin to the water in NSW! It is only encouraged!
Yes your right mate the info I provided in the video was given to us at the Info Centre in Brewarrina, I should have checked a bit harder. Either way they’re a pest.
Hi mate don't worry you can't please every one great show please keep them comeing😅
Thank you
What do you use to assess the route you take as in road conditions and what's suitable for 2 wheel drives and 4
Hello. We check the relevant states traffic reports for road closures etc for example RACQ. Google maps now shows a lot of road conditions and provides warnings about road conditions on your selected route. We talk to fellow travellers and normally pop into the local info centre as well. Most roads that are 4WD suitable only are well sign posted. I hope this helps
Very informative. Thanks. Yet archaeologists say that the traps are a more recent installation. Great story though. Outdated the pyramids, mate you crack me up. Oldest man made object....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Good one bloke 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you, we heard a few versions of the fish traps age when we were in Brewarrina. They ranged between 3-40000 years old. I’d love to think it’s the later. The local indigenous reckon they were even older. The info we gave in the vid was what you get at the info Center, of I added the pyramids for context 🤓 We’re telly happy you enjoyed the episode
Very informative thanks. Regards Rob
Thanks Rob, we’re glad you enjoyed the video
Do you have a weekly budget
Hey Tony sorry for the late reply. Yes Ally and I are very budget conscious. We live on $750 - $800 pw on the road and that takes into account all of our expenses. We put an episode up recently about our budget I’ve dropped a link in for you ua-cam.com/video/xNUYqcw_aJo/v-deo.htmlsi=yo8YfdgkOszaD_Ua
Have a beer on the wall mate
Thanks mate
Good video. Keep then coming 😊
Thank you! Will do!
I ,I’ve all the info at the visitor centre, very interesting about all the boats and and moving of cattle and sheep
Yes we also found it fascinating, we really enjoy visiting the info centres
Bourke boy here ❤😊
We really enjoyed Bourke and we look forward to returning one day soon
Weekly cost
Hey Tony $750-800 pw
good job guys
Thank you
At 7:59 had beer bottles thrown at car in the early 80’s at that spot. Abo’s we’re rioting. Mum was driving. I looked back to see a beautiful throw of a VB bottle that arced over to smack perfectly on the tow ball. Glass everywhere. Came back next day, everything was fine. We all chatted to the local Abos about the night before…nothing, amnesia, all was good, everybody’s happy. Sweet!
Shreik and fiona
bulcrap
Man-made should be Hand-made as I’m sure the ladies helped. Just saying.
Also, btw, Man-hole is Inspection-hole. 🤗🙏