THE MOUNTAIN DEFEATED US..... (Mount Wellington | Hobart)

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  • Опубліковано 26 січ 2025

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  • @SandVan
    @SandVan  14 днів тому +3

    This episode we head to the breathtaking Mount Wellington, a must-see destination towering above Hobart, Tasmania. Known for its incredible views and diverse trails, we set out to tackle some of its iconic tracks.
    However, things didn’t go quite as planned. With my knees struggling on the rugged terrain, we faced a tough decision-turn back or push through. This video captures the highs and lows of exploring one of Tasmania’s most stunning landmarks, showcasing its beauty and the challenges that come with it.
    We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, ask questions, or tell us about your own Big Lap adventures in the comments below.😊🚐🐕#vanlife

    • @ms-kayak7seas-q9n
      @ms-kayak7seas-q9n 13 днів тому

      Hi Sandy, Tim and Pablo
      A Happy New Year.
      Wish you all a prosperous year 2025.
      haha things happen all the time ..unexpectedly ...closed...gone...you name it.
      Mt. Wellington...certainly an iconic destination PPL are swarming hahah
      Oh considering your knees, I do not recommend hiking over rocks..wow..rock mine, I may say.
      Soil is easy on knees, but not those rocks...
      I like an idea just relax and enjoy the view..a cup of tea and sweet treat, why not..haha
      I thought pablo seems quiet..is he alright?
      I really enjoy the sky time-lapse. What's the beauty!
      Thank you so much for humorous conversation hahha
      Well done..Bravo!
      BTW, the mailing address on your channel still exists? I have something to mail to you
      I finally am back home after months of evacuation from the natural disaster. My elder in-laws headed back too.
      Now I have my own time and space. I slept like a baby in my own bed..hahah

  • @peterhewitson71
    @peterhewitson71 15 днів тому +1

    A great spot , thanks for sharing your travels . Pete 🚐🚐😎😎👍👍

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thanks Pete, it was a pretty epic place 🤩🚐

  • @Magnet.M.A.D
    @Magnet.M.A.D 15 днів тому +1

    Wow guys some amazing views for sure. Even when you’re on the level Sandy if it’s crooked underfoot it proves to take it out on your knees. 2k is quite difficult on uneven terrain too. The views were worth your efforts though. Tim has the right idea, as soon as the hard work is done the Brit in him comes out and a cup of tea and biscuits always solves everyone’s problems and fixes everything 😂😂😂
    Thanks for sharing guys and see you again soon 🤗🤗🤗👍👍🙌🙌🙌🤩

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому +1

      Thank you Roger 😊🤩🙏🚐yep it’s was quite an awkward walk but stunning nonetheless 🤩

  • @SheDevilAdventures
    @SheDevilAdventures 14 днів тому +1

    You visit some beautiful places! Thank you so much for sharing. 👍🏽💜

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  13 днів тому

      Thank you Tommi 🙏😊🚐

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 4 дні тому

    Stunning !

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  4 дні тому +1

      Thanks, we loved it! 😁

  • @mo-p6x
    @mo-p6x 15 днів тому +1

    good travels.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thanks for watching 🤩🚐🙏

  • @RadioJTalk
    @RadioJTalk 15 днів тому

    Yes I did enjoy watching again after the members screening first , enjoy your travels

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  15 днів тому +1

      Haha thanks Jonesy :)

  • @MyMuddyMess
    @MyMuddyMess 25 днів тому +1

    Welcome back! More WOW views!

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  25 днів тому +1

      Yeah it was stunning up there 😍

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 15 днів тому +1

    Lol at benny hill skit 😊 beautiful views. Atb ❤x

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Maria 🙏🤩😊🚐thank you for watching 😊

  • @TheBuddFiles
    @TheBuddFiles 15 днів тому +1

    Sending my support

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thank you 😊🤩🙏🚐

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese 11 днів тому +1

    Stunning views in the right day - sorry about the knees but surely Tim could give a piggy back what’s wrong with him lol 😂😂😂😂
    Can you imagine being involved in that bridge accident - terrifying
    Stay safe

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  11 днів тому

      Thank you stew 🚐😊🙏lol did you see him pick me up to put the sticker on the trig point 😂😂we wouldn’t have got far

  • @alanshaffer6724
    @alanshaffer6724 15 днів тому +1

    Hi Tim and Sandy

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Hello Alan 😊👋

  • @jilllangman9343
    @jilllangman9343 15 днів тому +1

    I think you missed the Royal Tennis court at the high end of the market! It’s so worth a look. There’s another court in Melbourne, but they are rare. Thanks for the lovely views. 🌷💕

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thanks Jill for the tip, we’ll have to check it out next time 🤩

  • @junebingham4213
    @junebingham4213 15 днів тому +1

    beautiful views at Mt Wellington, That accident on the Tasman Bridge was actually on Chennel 7 news last week. :-) cheers guys and Pablo of course

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thank you June😊🙏, it is a beautiful place 🏔️yes it was the 50th anniversary of that fateful night 😞

  • @emptynest2travel
    @emptynest2travel 7 днів тому

    Some beautiful views. Hiking can very challenging, especially with ailments. A lady encouraged me one day on a hiking trail when I didn't think I was going to make it to the summit of the mountain we were climbing in the memory of our son. She said, even if I did not make it to the top of the summit, I reached the top of my summit of what I can do. I always remind myself of that when I can't go anymore.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  7 днів тому +1

      That’s a fantastic reminder, thank you 😊🙏

  • @RadioJTalk
    @RadioJTalk 26 днів тому +1

    Very cool view up there

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  26 днів тому

      Thank you jonesy 😊🚐🙏yep it’s a stunning place 😀

  • @michelle10261
    @michelle10261 15 днів тому

    Hi when I went up there was remnants of snow. I remember when I was a child I was so scared going over that bridge.❤

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  15 днів тому

      I can imagine it would be soooo cold there in winter 🥶❄️

  • @Christel05
    @Christel05 15 днів тому +2

    🎉🎉🎉🤗🤗💕💕🇿🇦🇿🇦📽👍👍👍

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому +1

      Thank you Christel 😊🚐🤩🙏

  • @lynettejwhite
    @lynettejwhite 12 днів тому +1

    A video idea sometime, I'd be interested to know how you handle requests for filming permits by Parks, cities, museums, businesses, etc. I've heard that Tassie is very strict and includes social media content creators under their definition of commercial.

  • @michelle10261
    @michelle10261 15 днів тому

    Great did you go to cygnet.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  15 днів тому

      We passed through Cygnet .. we didn't get to stop though 😭😞

  • @jeremy-zs9gu
    @jeremy-zs9gu 12 днів тому +1

    those bumblebees don't sting

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  12 днів тому

      Thank you 😊🙏🚐good to know 🐝

  • @roaming_with_russells
    @roaming_with_russells 14 днів тому

    Woah… those views!!! Amazing! Hahaha no way was that woman admitting she stayed!! 😂we know better 😝

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому +1

      hahah yeah i know.. i said to Tim off camera that we should have asked quietly - I wouldn't have admitted it either 😋😆

    • @roaming_with_russells
      @roaming_with_russells 14 днів тому

      @ hahaha it made great footage, van lifers would appreciate that scene for sure 😛

  • @DigginWithDeej
    @DigginWithDeej 15 днів тому +1

    Amazing location. Try glucosamine chondroitin a dietary supplement that is often used to treat joint pain and osteoarthritis. You are so young to have knee issues.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thanks Deej 😊 I’ll definitely look into it , I appreciate the advice 🙏

  • @kelvinring5690
    @kelvinring5690 14 днів тому +1

    Great footage of Mount Wellington guys, and maybe those people thought you were undercover camping narks🤣😂Last time I was there was in August 2015 and the wind was so strong that I had to hang on my door to try and close it and had to go into the shelter, then the next time I went up there it was calm. Looking forward to your continuing journey💕❤

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thank you kelvin 🤩😊🚐🙏yes the weather can be quite extreme at that altitude 😳

  • @overthetopdownunder
    @overthetopdownunder 15 днів тому +1

    My house is in a few of those shots.
    Excellent decision not to follow the Ice House Track all the way.

    • @SandVan
      @SandVan  14 днів тому

      Thank you 😊🚐🙏wow that’s cool