PACKRAFTING the Remote Australian Wilderness

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2022
  • Join me for an epic 3 day packrafting and wild camping adventure with Mattsy (The Silly Swagman) and myself as we packraft down the mighty Shoalhaven River, NSW, Australia. An amazing trip exploring some wild and rugged country. Hope you enjoy.
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  • @ScottysGoneWalkabout
    @ScottysGoneWalkabout  Рік тому +27

    Make sure you check out Mattsy's channel, www.youtube.com/@TheSillySwagman Also, if you got some enjoyment from this video and would like to support the channel, please feel free to check out my Patreon, www.patreon.com/scottysgonewalkabouts

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate! 🙌

    • @chambmattise1410
      @chambmattise1410 Рік тому

      Do you need to name drop the location ? Bad form mate. Somethings are worth keeping to yourself.

    • @ScottysGoneWalkabout
      @ScottysGoneWalkabout  Рік тому +7

      @@chambmattise1410 Mate, I pretty much never reveal the location of my trips. But given this is a popular rafting river, most people who are into rafting will already know of it. Otherwise, it's very limited access so you're not going to get many people walking in there. I always get people blasting me for not revealing the locations, and the one tine I do, I still get people blasting me. I can't win.

    • @chambmattise1410
      @chambmattise1410 Рік тому

      @@ScottysGoneWalkabout not bashing, just sayin. The south coast already gets inundated with blow-ins so anything to help with that is a win. The benefits of not sharing any location far outweighs sharing them ✊🏻

    • @23Boggzy
      @23Boggzy Рік тому

      Which packraft are you using?

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 Рік тому +10

    Not only was the content great on the river ,but the picture quality of the filming was crystal clear. Excellent ,worthy of television.

  • @FishionFishing
    @FishionFishing Рік тому +2

    "two idiot's lost in the world Upper River wihtout paddle"
    😂🤣🤣🤣
    good Job bro

  • @sonyavincent7450
    @sonyavincent7450 Рік тому +13

    This was a joy to watch. You have no idea how happy I was when you found the blue paddle.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +1

      I have a pretty good idea 😅 Haha
      100% would’ve made Scotty tow me all the way home. 😂

  • @judyrobinson9556
    @judyrobinson9556 Рік тому +13

    You gotta love a Scotty/Mattsy adventure. Mattsy just dives in and does it, whether he knows how or not. You guys hit some pretty good rapids, and what were the chances of finding Mattsy's paddle! Great wilderness area and nice drone shots. You and Mattsy are great adventure partners. Everybody needs a Mattsy.

    • @hudzo7795
      @hudzo7795 11 місяців тому

      Yep I absolutely love Mattsy too Judy

  • @justinm5972
    @justinm5972 Рік тому +2

    Best bromance on youtube. Loving you legends, thanks for the after work kickback on the couch. Lopoks epic as usual. Cheers fellas!

  • @liamedwards7702
    @liamedwards7702 Рік тому +6

    Awesome video lads just as suggestion I used a surf board leash attached to my kayak and used Velcro on ankle end wrapped around paddle so can disconnect it when needed- saves being up the creek without a paddle as they say 🤣 paddle stays with the boat then at least 👌 epic quality video Scotty 👌

    • @MrChalky723
      @MrChalky723 2 місяці тому

      Last thing you want when you're in the water is that wrapping round you!

  • @russelltomkins8925
    @russelltomkins8925 Рік тому +1

    2 golden rules put a lanyard on yoire main paddle and always carry a spare fold up one

  • @Lukeslittletribe
    @Lukeslittletribe Рік тому +5

    Watching Mattsy stack and come a gutsa was the highlight of my day today 🤣 great video Scotty.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +4

      Special effects

    • @Lukeslittletribe
      @Lukeslittletribe Рік тому +2

      @@TheSillySwagman Mate I've seen how you cast a hand line ... similar to how you navigate a rapid 🤣 All over the shop.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +1

      @@Lukeslittletribe I’m a tree if I can 😂😂

  • @AllThingsOutdoors
    @AllThingsOutdoors Рік тому +2

    Hey @TheSillySwagman, tell Scott what they do to you in the army if you lose your weapon. You sure are silly. Love it when you go on trips with Scott.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +1

      Hahaha 😂 I genuinely reflect on my time in the Army after these trips and ask myself how I was actually a reliable soldier. 100% gear returned on discharge. My return to Civi life has taken its toll I guess 😂

  • @ThatKLRrider
    @ThatKLRrider Рік тому +20

    Epic vid, Shoalhaven River is in my backyard. Never knew the river was so beautiful upstream. Thanks crew, you guys are awesome 👍

    • @DebOxy
      @DebOxy Рік тому +2

      My backyard as well, I loved the drone shots, epic scenery 👌

  • @Mitch624
    @Mitch624 Рік тому +11

    Scotty, mate this is up there with one of your best vids! I loved the photos at the end, what a great way to wrap up another vid! Awesome to watch, had a good laugh too! Keep it up legend, you are top shelf!

    • @ewengillies9826
      @ewengillies9826 Рік тому +2

      Exactly my thoughts as it came to the end. Unbelievable scenery in this countryside Scotty. Yes please more of these mate. Bushyboy Oz.

    • @greenhornet358
      @greenhornet358 Рік тому

      Yep, photos at the end are a great addition

  • @cunningman
    @cunningman Рік тому +6

    Thank you so SOOOOOOO much for getting out there and showing us this beautiful country. So good to see and watch and take part in. I was completely 'Whooooooing' when you finally found the paddle. Also, that shot of the stones in the sand on the river's edge: perfection and bliss! You two lads play off each other well, and it's a delight to watch as an audience member. I find both yours and Matty's channels so much easier to watch. Adventurous spirits, and empathic men. You see nature without all the bullshit. A rare treasure in these times! 🙏

  • @mudeye5739
    @mudeye5739 Рік тому +7

    It looks like Mattsy rolled in a 'hole' that forms as water goes over rocks, ledges, etc. You can keep paddling as you land in the hole to maintain speed or the low or high brace to counter the boat rolling. Nice to see you guys wearing your helmets.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +3

      Did not help that I had my feet draped over the sides like an idiot. 😅 That sounds about right though, thanks for the help, mate!

  • @johnchecketts1732
    @johnchecketts1732 Рік тому +2

    Gday scotty brilliant video mate with you and the swagman nice to see you both out again enjoying yourself,, take care of yourself stay safe mate

  • @craigmooring2091
    @craigmooring2091 Рік тому +2

    A truly excellent adventure! Keanu Reeves, eat your heart out. 😜

  • @xanxibar8451
    @xanxibar8451 Рік тому +2

    Banger Video

  • @mudgutzadventures436
    @mudgutzadventures436 Рік тому +2

    Awesome looking forward to getting home later and sitting down to watch this

  • @PollisianNomad
    @PollisianNomad Рік тому

    Господи, як гарно там на Австралійщині❤

  • @kingofrelax1113
    @kingofrelax1113 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful music

  • @qksmith
    @qksmith Рік тому +3

    so good, we did that trip 25 years ago dragging kayaks down sewells point and paddled all the way to the dam,. but one of the best trips ever. a truely remote river experience not that far away. so good.

  • @okluge85
    @okluge85 Рік тому

    Far out, you're such an enjoyable bloke to watch. Your videos are something else. If you're ever out western Sydney, I'd love to buy you a beer :)

  • @ERIKOFFTRACK
    @ERIKOFFTRACK Рік тому +5

    What an epic trip mate! Ripper video too. My packraft arrived a couple of days ago, absolutely frothing to get out there!

    • @hikerinaustralia
      @hikerinaustralia Рік тому +2

      Great to hear you got yourself a packraft! Looking forward to your next video!

  • @Fiona_Chasing_Light
    @Fiona_Chasing_Light 10 місяців тому

    This was such a great video. Looking forward to seeing Mattsy's take on the trip.

  • @thefloodtower4866
    @thefloodtower4866 Рік тому +2

    you said it: an epic trip. one of your best. thanks.

  • @DebOxy
    @DebOxy Рік тому +21

    Just spent 4 days up there myself, the water was perfect, water dragons every where, Wonga Pigeons calling and the weird Catbirds meow in the afternoon. This production is a 5 star Scotty, you excelled and the drone footage epic showing how beautiful the upper Shoal is. You have to do more with Mattsy, you work and play well together 🤩

    • @Greenboipapi
      @Greenboipapi Рік тому +3

      @@TheJoshywoshybumbleb to force you to do your own research and find it

    • @DebOxy
      @DebOxy Рік тому +12

      @@TheJoshywoshybumbleb he does say where it is, just not entry or exit locations, do the research like Scotty does, make your own path and adventure. Locals to Scotty know where he is most of the time. We all did the same research at one time or another, but we will mostly never promote locations as some areas are sensitive to heavy human traffic. Social media is a wonderful thing to show our beautiful country but it has also been devastating to hidden gems. I am all for staying mute on directions.

    • @ScottysGoneWalkabout
      @ScottysGoneWalkabout  Рік тому +2

      @@DebOxy Thanks Deb. Glad you enjoyed it. It really is some special country.

  • @packraftjamtland6369
    @packraftjamtland6369 Рік тому +3

    Really nice movie! Good photo and nice flow. Was really inspired and longing for our packraft season to come. Right now it's just dark and cold and all our lakes and rivers are frozen here in Sweden. Keep up the good work!

  • @petracollins8623
    @petracollins8623 Рік тому +2

    Mattsy's got an awesome hat with neck protection, like the old African explorers bush hat. So excited to have another trip to watch. What fun.

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +1

      I’m glad you liked it, Petra 😄 Certainly kept the sun from doing its worst on me!

  • @neilmorris446
    @neilmorris446 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video the camera work is brilliant 👏

  • @BCBoatsAndCanoes
    @BCBoatsAndCanoes Рік тому

    Thanks Scotty

  • @bryanoconnor4168
    @bryanoconnor4168 Рік тому

    Great videos Scott....I'm a fan.

  • @jumpinallans
    @jumpinallans Рік тому

    Great vid mate. Relaxing watching, beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.

  • @susanalbone5101
    @susanalbone5101 Рік тому +4

    This certainly was an epic adventure. Matsy never fails to amuse me. Last time he lost his GoPro. Take care, be safe. ❤ Dorset, UK

  • @jacobcriss2020
    @jacobcriss2020 Рік тому

    Sweet video. When the Layup instrumental came on, knew it would be a fun one.

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 Рік тому +1

    What a magic place Scotty I haven't been up that way for a very long time thanks for the memory.

  • @starypie9211
    @starypie9211 Рік тому +2

    Wow very nice nature beautiful people in this squad. I enjoyed watching this adventure. I love the sounds of the water. Great

  • @lysan1445
    @lysan1445 5 місяців тому

    This was epic! Wow!

  • @stevegreen2753
    @stevegreen2753 Рік тому +9

    Looks like an epic adventure. You guys work well together.

  • @balaamsass5540
    @balaamsass5540 10 місяців тому

    Scotty is now doing the Mattsy soliloquy thing.

  • @hfjdlofhdkjd
    @hfjdlofhdkjd Рік тому

    The odds of finding that paddle ,the way that you did ,stopping there like that. You guys were jacked without it , good Lord was smiling on you guys, no doubt. 🙏🏻

  • @halfsackmack7832
    @halfsackmack7832 Рік тому +5

    Been following from the beginning champion and the vids have improved out of sight mate! Great adventures and great insight into our beautiful country! Keep up the good work mate 🤙

  • @TrentRidley
    @TrentRidley Рік тому +4

    Fantastic adventure, thanks for taking us along lads.

  • @walkerh2745
    @walkerh2745 Рік тому

    14:22 dog rock :D

  • @redwatts9535
    @redwatts9535 Рік тому

    That is the most awesome natural beauty vid I've seen in a long time!

  • @tleej26
    @tleej26 Рік тому +1

    What an awesome adventure 😃🏕🇳🇿

  • @Flutterbyby
    @Flutterbyby Рік тому

    Looks so fun! ❤❤❤

  • @_Caffeine_1
    @_Caffeine_1 Рік тому +1

    Ahhh been hoping another banger would come out!

  • @zbigniewrzepecki8105
    @zbigniewrzepecki8105 Рік тому +1

    Awesome mate

  • @anthonyvento33
    @anthonyvento33 Рік тому +1

    Gnarly episode!

  • @JustOneKnight
    @JustOneKnight 10 місяців тому

    Doing a catch up on your vids this was great what an adventure whoohooo. enjoyed.

  • @shamansteve4265
    @shamansteve4265 Рік тому

    So cool. I am in. Thank you for sharing.

  • @trentkrikken9873
    @trentkrikken9873 Рік тому

    Awsome viewing Scotty thank u.

  • @bradcook7716
    @bradcook7716 Рік тому

    Great video gents.

  • @IntuitiveIQ
    @IntuitiveIQ Рік тому

    That's why you always need a spare paddle! ;)

  • @tracker5849
    @tracker5849 Рік тому

    I think matthew needs to stick to dry land camping. Here are no words for the scenery along that river
    AMAZING..BEAUTIFUL just don't seem to be enough

  • @waughthogwaugh3078
    @waughthogwaugh3078 Рік тому

    Young guys getting out there and exploring magic countryside, go gettem boys!

  • @JasonMcCannLover
    @JasonMcCannLover Рік тому

    Deadly! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @nathanmannix5746
    @nathanmannix5746 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely brilliant thank you for bringing us along for the ride and for showcasing and reminding us how beautiful this country of ours is and what living is all about, so good and so jealous lads!! Bloody awesome put a massive smile on ma dial cheers!

  • @koshonispell6963
    @koshonispell6963 Рік тому +3

    Love the immersive quality of your videos, keep up the good work!

  • @user-sz6ue7dw4u
    @user-sz6ue7dw4u 11 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed watching this. Filmed and narrated so well. Thanks for sharing -- new sub!

  • @thorn936
    @thorn936 Рік тому

    Stay safe and Happy Holidays mate!

  • @letswander1960
    @letswander1960 Рік тому

    AWESOME.

  • @shaddonaghue
    @shaddonaghue Рік тому +4

    Well guys what an awesome trip, the effort to film something like this is really incredible and thanks for doing that and sharing it with is 👍👍🤠

  • @rikkim4818
    @rikkim4818 Рік тому +1

    The best video ever u guys. 😊

  • @anthonysgro8041
    @anthonysgro8041 Рік тому

    Excellent video cheers 🍺🍺🍺

  • @cookscatapults
    @cookscatapults Рік тому

    Hahahaha Super Awesomenesssss

  • @captxcountry9835
    @captxcountry9835 Рік тому +1

    Yes! More packrafting adventures please! I have the Alpacka Classic w/ removable white-water decking & LOVE IT! Is yours a Caribou? Ever thought of doing a Bikerafting adventure too? ;)

  • @weezerr2d283
    @weezerr2d283 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video…that was quite the adventure…beautiful views on that river…you throw a nice fly …stay safe and take care !!

  • @KhlaBaiTong
    @KhlaBaiTong Рік тому

    So amazing

  • @Paddeltroll
    @Paddeltroll Рік тому

    It's always a joy to watch your videos! Greetings from Germany! 😋

  • @flash2mc
    @flash2mc Рік тому +1

    Wow and wow!

  • @christochristo7448
    @christochristo7448 Рік тому

    A TV series beckons…all great vids

  • @WillemLuntungan
    @WillemLuntungan Рік тому

    Wonderful

  • @raymondkyruana118
    @raymondkyruana118 Рік тому

    Woah didn't know this kind of climate existed in Australia so cool to learn that!!!!

  • @spacejumanji5266
    @spacejumanji5266 Рік тому +2

    The drone work in this video is spectacular, really adds the majesty to your videos keep it up!

  • @hanksbud2544
    @hanksbud2544 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful country, and great drone shots. You you for taking us along.

  • @699hazard
    @699hazard Рік тому +1

    What an amazing trip! No point taking helmets if you're not going to wear them down rapids.

  • @crazy10822
    @crazy10822 Рік тому

    Great stuff!!

  • @duraidayoubi9057
    @duraidayoubi9057 Рік тому +1

    Who is this new guy The Clumsy Swagman? Nice place indeed, and looks like you guys had allot of fun. Great video!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +1

      Probably a more appropriate handle 😂

    • @lolcatz88
      @lolcatz88 Рік тому +2

      @@TheSillySwagman that’s part of your charm! Don’t ever change!

    • @TheSillySwagman
      @TheSillySwagman Рік тому +1

      @@lolcatz88 haha thank you 😄 Believe me, I’ve tried and it’s never worked out. I’m clumsy for life 😂😂

  • @stephenhoward4191
    @stephenhoward4191 Рік тому

    up north the crocs and sharks to contend with while fishing or stonefish, stingers or barra can rip u apart. mud crabs can take a finger , so can a blue swimmer, or a barracuda or a long tom. gar fish , two types , one has green bones the other blue bones ................... both delicious.

  • @jimfromoregonusa9899
    @jimfromoregonusa9899 Рік тому

    Great adventure!

  • @PedroThai
    @PedroThai Рік тому +1

    great stuff scotty enjoyed the vlog mate, beautiful country and the awsome river, cheers

  • @ferdelvator
    @ferdelvator Рік тому

    Awesome Life style 🙌🏼 saludos

  • @jonnywestmoreland3230
    @jonnywestmoreland3230 Рік тому

    What an amazing trip!!!

  • @ashleywhite8620
    @ashleywhite8620 Рік тому

    Beautiful!

  • @eileencrabtree411
    @eileencrabtree411 Рік тому

    Looks like an awesome trip

  • @DaveMacsCamp
    @DaveMacsCamp Рік тому

    Amazing trip!! Incredible scenery !

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 Рік тому

    great stuff thanks

  • @vortkes4684
    @vortkes4684 Рік тому

    It's amazing there are not tour groups taking people through here

  • @silverstatenomad
    @silverstatenomad Рік тому

    That looks so fun.

  • @andrewlinesjah4538
    @andrewlinesjah4538 9 місяців тому

    That green fruit is guaranteed some kinda fig

  • @SamClarkPhoto
    @SamClarkPhoto Рік тому +1

    What an awesome adventure! Great company and incredible scenery!

  • @kigamboni56
    @kigamboni56 Рік тому

    Excellent video

  • @nandmelchor5376
    @nandmelchor5376 Рік тому

    Very Nice!

  • @kurt2869
    @kurt2869 Рік тому

    Great video mate! 👌🏽

  • @themulveycottage
    @themulveycottage Рік тому

    This looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing! 🙌✨

  • @StefanHaworthNZ
    @StefanHaworthNZ Рік тому

    this looked like a fun one!!

  • @sharongreaves759
    @sharongreaves759 Рік тому

    Great episode, beautiful scenery. Love your content 👍

  • @georgesinclair1393
    @georgesinclair1393 Рік тому

    Cool trip

  • @HeandIare1
    @HeandIare1 Рік тому

    Beautiful trip, thanks for sharing!