The HIGHWAY is the BEACH (K'Gary Australia)

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
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    120 kilometers of uninterrupted beach driving, racing against relentless tides-that's what awaits us on Fraser Island in this episode. After uncovering the hidden gems of the mesmerizing west coast, we head to the island's remote northern tip, navigating along some truly unique routes... or should we say, unique beaches.
    With the ocean acting as both our path and our biggest challenge, timing is everything-misjudging the tides could spell serious trouble. From soft sand to saltwater crossings, this journey pushes us and our Land Rover Defender 'Albatross' to the limit.
    Buckle up, because this is beach driving like you've never seen before. Join us as we take on Fraser Island!
    Nick & Mathilde
    0:00 Introduction
    1:17 The plan
    3:00 Out of the tides
    4:48 The deep sand
    7:23 To the cape!
    10:03 Tide is up!
    12:24 the longest Beach drive
    18:00 NEW PROJECT!
    19:13 Bloops
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    Episode 125 | Filmed 17 September 2024 | K'Gary Island, Australia
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    Nick; 30 y/o, French/Italian. 🙋‍♂️🇫🇷🇮🇹
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    Music from Epidemic Sound

КОМЕНТАРІ • 90

  • @NextMeridianExpedition
    @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому +4

    Join our EXPEDITIONS starting 2025! Fill-up the form to be informed of all upcoming expedition: forms.gle/p2ioBVCVmUwRQCAQ9

  • @manicmondayeveryday
    @manicmondayeveryday 4 місяці тому +29

    I’m really surprised more people don’t subscribe to your channel. You two do an amazing job filming and making the videos. I’ve been following you for quite awhile. I appreciate all you do! Thank you for sharing the world with those of us who don’t travel very much!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому +1

      thank you so much it is very encouraging!!!! we hope! if you can share it with your friends :)

  • @ChristopherHarris6005
    @ChristopherHarris6005 2 місяці тому +3

    Awesome video as always Nick and Mathilde. This was an epic adventure Fraser Island was incredible definitely a bucket list item when visiting Australia. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s journey around the world.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  2 місяці тому +1

      Fraser Island is such a magical place, we were so lucky to experience it in this manner !

  • @justinneway8534
    @justinneway8534 Місяць тому +1

    Your Fraser/K’gari journey and videos were fantastic. I really enjoyed being there with you.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  Місяць тому

      We're so glad you enjoyed it! It was one of our favorites. thank you Justin

  • @nicoleziegler6112
    @nicoleziegler6112 4 місяці тому +6

    You guys are building such a treasure chest of memories! You will have zero regrets when you are older because you did it all...and then some! And I agree with one of the comments below, you really should have waaaaaay more subscribers! The quality of your videos are superb!

  • @grahames9228
    @grahames9228 4 місяці тому +3

    Fraser Island, it's a gem.

  • @LucasTJahn
    @LucasTJahn 3 місяці тому +2

    Nice job on not getting stuck 😁 What did you do differently? Lower tire pressures, better tires, more gas? 😁

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  3 місяці тому

      lower tire pressure for sure. And pretty slow and steady to keep traction

  • @benjerrim
    @benjerrim 3 місяці тому +2

    great to hear Mathilde say 'ripped off'.... so Aus!

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  3 місяці тому

      Hey ben! nice to see you here! I kind of really enjoy Australian slang.. I made it a goal to leave this country with some of it as part of my globish English

  • @graemeashton1917
    @graemeashton1917 Місяць тому +1

    Easy peasy for Nick 😂 at sand crossing on east coast ❤

  • @ratnadipmajumdar8230
    @ratnadipmajumdar8230 4 місяці тому +2

    That' was a wonderful 👍🏻 journey with the sea at door step 😊. Super experience 😊

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings602 4 місяці тому +3

    Howdy Albies! Wow once again you bring us amazing content and creative photography! Love that little path on the beach! Sorry so many had difficulty traversing it! Saddle up! 🐧

  • @Someones-Garden
    @Someones-Garden 4 місяці тому +1

    💜Another beautiful video from you guys💜 hugs from Norway 💜

  • @ursinidaho
    @ursinidaho 4 місяці тому +3

    Australia is so beautiful and Wild!

  • @joannridgway7972
    @joannridgway7972 4 місяці тому +3

    OH WOWZER I loved this episode !
    I was able to visit Frasier Island about
    20 years ago ,so it was most refreshing to revisit with you guys !
    I was hoping you two could go snorkeling at the great bearer reef ,for sure it’s worth the efforts.
    I’m not so young anymore but I certainly enjoyed your adventures!
    Enjoy you will never regret these years ! Thanks for sharing ❤❤

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому

      oh that must have been really nice! we thought about doing the snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef but after asking many people it seem that the affordable options would havee brought us to sections of the reef that are now very damaged. other options would be out of our budget. in Indonesia we should get much more affordable and as beautiful reef to explore! that was the decision making process hahaha

  • @DominiquevonF
    @DominiquevonF 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @clupu2
    @clupu2 4 місяці тому +2

    Awesome experience!

  • @PaddyaroundtheWorld
    @PaddyaroundtheWorld 4 місяці тому +3

    Incredible scenery really enjoyed watching this episode 10/10

  • @francoisehollender_franeuro
    @francoisehollender_franeuro 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome drone shots, I envy you, thanks for bringing back excellent memories to me!

  • @hughbatchelor8599
    @hughbatchelor8599 4 місяці тому +2

    Best 4x4 challenge for the best 4x4xfar.... Frazer Island. You literally sailed through all the challenging crossings. My most enjoyed overlander video of that location by far. Love your channel as always. Look forward to the LR meet especially as I couldn't make it. God Bless. H

  • @junefirst500
    @junefirst500 4 місяці тому +2

    Amazing so beautiful! Thanks Brave Nick Metalida!

  • @joaosoter
    @joaosoter 4 місяці тому +5

    In Brazil, there is a beach with more than 240km, it is the longest coastal strip in the world and it is possible to cross it by car. It's called Praia do Cassino.

  • @ray9880
    @ray9880 4 місяці тому +2

    Awesome beach drive. What a beautiful place.

  • @stevestott1514
    @stevestott1514 4 місяці тому +1

    Aw a land rover defender flexing a long those tracks was pure fun . Great bed room views , sandy beach’s , just one more of Australias many awesome places . Waiting for tides makes for great relaxing times just to slow down and enjoy the area your in . Beach driving with the tides is always a fun time 🥺 . Albo sure looked great on those tracks . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful journey and memories with us your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌏🍻👍🏼😁. P.S. LOVE THE IDEAS OF YOUR TRIPS COOL IDEA . 😁

  • @mariannewinkelman7255
    @mariannewinkelman7255 4 місяці тому +1

    I loved this episode,what a privilege to see all those whales from the drone. Thanks for sharing. Hope you get to scuba or snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. That’s bucket list stuff? Enjoy your adventures. 😊

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому

      long story short we decided to not go. For our kind of budget we have been advised that the day trips bring to areas that are quite damaged and getting white. Other better options would be too expensive. so we decided to keep that money for Indonesia where there are really good reefs accessible for cheaper. so just for my birthday nick got us the flight above the reef so we could see it!!! that is the thought process...

  • @scubapro5057
    @scubapro5057 4 місяці тому +3

    I love all of your Amazing videos! Be safe!

  • @RichardGreener-ci5tv
    @RichardGreener-ci5tv 4 місяці тому +1

    Bravo you two (again) 😀 Madagascar sounds amazing

  • @ronfinch5532
    @ronfinch5532 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a beautiful place! I can’t imagine there being a place better but I’m going to keep watching to see if you can find one. Taking a trip with you guys would be awesome! If only I could.

  • @russmartin4189
    @russmartin4189 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome place. Good luck with your trips next year. I know they will be very successful.

  • @XVIAJAM
    @XVIAJAM 4 місяці тому +1

    ola Nick e Matild VIVA A VIDA abraço

  • @DominiquevonF
    @DominiquevonF 4 місяці тому +2

    2 many things 2 do on this planet.

  • @travellersnestoverland
    @travellersnestoverland 4 місяці тому +1

    Inskip point is our favorite campsite in Australia

  • @MrDonJBerg
    @MrDonJBerg 4 місяці тому +1

    Lunch look good...

  • @Badfinger61-i4w
    @Badfinger61-i4w 4 місяці тому +1

    Marvelous!
    C’est bon!!

  • @DerekEdwards-cz4ft
    @DerekEdwards-cz4ft 4 місяці тому +1

    check out the bridal track ,it runs from the top of qld to victoria but can be done in sections

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому +1

      thank you!

    • @DerekEdwards-cz4ft
      @DerekEdwards-cz4ft 4 місяці тому

      @@NextMeridianExpedition sorry, i meant to tell you about the national trail which runs the length of the great dividing range which can be walked ridden on bike or horseback or driven in a 4x4 ,i got the names mixed up ,this can be done in sections with over night camping or pub stays

  • @gavingrantham136
    @gavingrantham136 12 днів тому

    Bucket list Landie cruise's through but Toyota's and other's get Bogged 😂

  • @andrewcaldwell2275
    @andrewcaldwell2275 4 місяці тому +1

    Great vid, knew Albo would make it through 👍 What mapping app do you use on your phone?

  • @andreloshon3344
    @andreloshon3344 4 місяці тому +1

    simply amazing frazer island bye bye.........hows the water temp.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому

      on the west it was quite good. maybe 23 degrees, on the east we did not try it looked colder

  • @RichardVac
    @RichardVac 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful! Adventure, l would love to do the same. What size tires are you using on Albatross?

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому +1

      It’s epic! We have 265/75/16 tires 😁

    • @RichardVac
      @RichardVac 4 місяці тому

      @NextMeridianExpedition They look bigger. I see your Land Rover is great offroad.
      Loved the adventure.❤️❤️

  • @tumblina7876
    @tumblina7876 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m really shocked at how many place allow vehicles on the beach. It sure does destroy things in certain areas.

    • @mollymuch2808
      @mollymuch2808 Місяць тому

      Well there are 12 thousand beaches hardly anyone goes to most of them

  • @grahameroberts8109
    @grahameroberts8109 4 місяці тому +3

    Fraser K’gari never disappoints. You made the sand driving look easy compared to some others. I’m interested to know if you used traction control and CDL. Obviously, lower tyre pressures which newbies don’t do properly, if at all. Thanks for taking us along. 🙏👍🏻🦘

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому +1

      We used the CDL :) it is standard on defender, we dont have traction control nor front or rear diff lock but went perfect!

  • @basildavidson4597
    @basildavidson4597 4 місяці тому +1

    👍🏻

  • @raymondallo9947
    @raymondallo9947 4 місяці тому +1

    Why is it that people struggle in their modern 4x4 and good old Defender just makes look like walk in the park. I will for now assume that some people did not deflate their tires enough.

    • @NextMeridianExpedition
      @NextMeridianExpedition  4 місяці тому

      yes totally, we told a few, but in this kind of place people do their thing hahahah

  • @goingnowhere7845
    @goingnowhere7845 4 місяці тому +1

    If Nick went horse riding and Mathilde motorbiking, that would be a cool side trip.

  • @tm8747
    @tm8747 4 місяці тому +3

    its a beautiful thing to see your videos, but i wondering when is there going to be another nick or mathilde?