Around Australia by Motorbike - Episode 4

Around Australia by Motorbike - Episode 4 - Exmouth to Perth

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Жыл бұрын

Join a slightly miserable man as I travel down the West Australian coast from Exmouth to Perth taking in the sights and critiquing caravan parks, seaside towns and motels on my Honda VRF1200 Crosstourer.
Camera equipment used: Sony ZV-1
Nikon D850 - 24-70mm f2.8, 16-35mm f4, 70-200 f2.8
DJI Air2S
Gopro Hero 10
Music:
Anthem of Rain - End of The Road
Field Grass - Serge Pavkin - pixabay.com
In the Forest - LesFM - pixabay.com
Hidden Place - Madrifan - pixabay.com
Morning Garden - Olexy - pixabay.com
Order - ComaStudio - pixabay.com
Acoustic Guitar - LesFM - pixabay.com
Nightlife - Michael Kobrin - pixabay.com
Depth - Decibel - tunetank.com
Let it Go - ItsWatR - pixabay.com
Almost Bliss - Kevin McLeod - incomptech.com
Uplifting Piano - QubeSounds - pixabay.com
Sedative - LesFM - pixabay.com
My Life (Main) - Zakhar Valaha Music - pixabay.com
Cozy Cafe - Ahoami - tunetank.com

Пікірлер: 72

@debtrs1 5 ай бұрын

I'm really enjoying your series. Impressed with your trusty stead. It hasn't missed a beat. Your rants are bang on by the way. Great editing.

@abitofadetour7315 5 ай бұрын

Yes the VFR was as reliable as a Swiss watch. The rants are an acquired taste.

@marksteele4364 5 ай бұрын

totally agree with your comments on Coral Bay.....couldn't get out of there quick enough

@abitofadetour7315 5 ай бұрын

Might be different if you were towing an enormous caravan!

@marksteele4364 5 ай бұрын

Steve, When I did it in 2022 with another friend I thought the cashed up nomads with their caravans, campervans and winnabagos were going to sink NT under the weight of them all. every caravan park and most accomodation was completely booked out.....needless to say I never booked ahead as it makes the trip inflexible and adds pressure to meet deadlines. So a lot of free camping was utilized. I live in Bris as well so your trip was almost the same as mine with a few deviations, one being the Burketown to Daley Waters section. But have throughly enjoyed your Vlogs. Brought back so many memories. Love the Stills as well. Cheers

@roncasperson1312 3 ай бұрын

Maaate, could i go a vanilla slice now 😂😂😂

@scottastell9415 Жыл бұрын

Love your humour. Brightened my day. Think I''ll go float my boat away from people cause people are the problem!

@martinachristie3898 Жыл бұрын

The bonus to the content is that I get a good laugh from each episode, I love the dry humour 😊Your drone footage is exceptional in what’s clearly a limiting situation in relation to capability, size, storage and charging whilst on the bike. I’m contemplating buying a drone. What’s the brand/model, pro’s/cons - anything you’re willing to share is a greatly appreciated.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The drone I have is a DJI Air2s which I chose for its good camera as I am primarily a still photographer. I’d probably use a Mini 2 or 3 for motorbike travel due to its much smaller size and weight but when you’re dragging around a full size DSLR and three lenses it hardy matters!

@patchpaddy Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the series Thank you 👍👍

@jtdiffen 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your adventure and the great music. Seems you’ve managed the solo travel quite well!😀

@colinwhite4658 Жыл бұрын

Great series mate! Your photography is top notch, and the dry sense of humor cracks me up. I went to Coral Bay an age ago and had exactly the same feeling as you. The description of it being like a giant caravan park hit the nail on the head. I hope to do a trip like this on my bike one day….

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely mint location geographically speaking, but gee whiz, too many caravans for me.

@daveparko Жыл бұрын

Must say, just started watching as ran out of million dollar bogan episodes. But love your dry sarcasm, something close to my heart

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I have more than enough to go around it seems. It’s usually not until I watch the video back that I realise how dry I am sometimes.

@clubsportr08 Жыл бұрын

Well it was a Raw Prawn to boot. Well there are probably signs & barriers there now that you've let the cat out of the Bag. Annnnnnnnd yep there she be "sarcasm" at the Stromatolites walkway😉😉 mmmm a pink skinned snot block yum. Followed by ... yep "pink" sarcasm what a double treat this episode has it all.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the stromatolites, strange as it seems.

@grahamcairn8379 Жыл бұрын

Awesome footage again 👏 I can't get over how expensive you are finding it at camping sites to just for a tent...

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

School holidays apparently. Once the holidays were over the price basically halved.

@DanielSmith-vp5vn Жыл бұрын

20 years ago coral bay was quaint. Now it’s gawdy and a bogans shangri la

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

It’s a bit of shame it’s such a scrappy sort of place because the natural beauty is off the charts.

@simonjones2645 Жыл бұрын

You missed kalbarri gorges unfortunately... greenough,(gren off) axe wielding maniac central back in the day ... nice place ! Can't wait for more of my home state ! Pr: eeny abba ! Lol you're doing remarkably well with place names as I watch , can't wait til you get further south ....😂🤣😉

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

WA place names are always a bit of a lottery pronunciation wise, good to know I got a couple right.

@rastusbaker Жыл бұрын

You must have hopped the fence at Hamelin pools naughty lad 😉

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I can neither confirm nor deny.

@digbysdownunder Жыл бұрын

Mate I'm really getting into your vids..sense of humour etc.. 🤣. I wouldn't do it but someone did so i gave him my camera.. absolutely pissed myself. This is also great as it's alot footage i didn't get on my trip as we look at different things.. luv ur wk. It looks like you missed the best part of Kalbarri the natures window it's a absolutely must ride just out of Kalbarri.. real pity you missed that.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I'll be back in Kalbarri one of these days for sure.

@digbysdownunder Жыл бұрын

@@abitofadetour7315 Hit us up when you get back to Perth.. happy to help with anything you need.

@gregory8282 Жыл бұрын

A cool ride, with some amazing photography. I'm guess there aren't too many free-camp places in WA? $78 for a gravel tent site? Wow!

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I seem to remember feeling like a shower was a good idea that night. It wasn't a cheap shower.

@santaclause007 Жыл бұрын

vanilla slice. yum. have not had one for 32 years. Live in the US north of yellowstone park. Have a front row seat to the big bang.and a 6 pack of beer.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Let’s not tempt the god’s with talk of Yellowstones eruption. I’ve got to get there one day, I’ve been close but haven’t quite made it.

@garyb931 Ай бұрын

Steve, I'm surprised you don't do some free bush camping. Anything to get away from screaming kids.

@abitofadetour7315 Ай бұрын

It just didn’t work out that way, and I’m partial to a shower at the end of the day, but yes, I take your point.

@GuyField-nd3lc Жыл бұрын

HI love all you have done . Could I ask one small thing of you which I know is probably hard to understand . when you show the stretch of road that you are riding for the day could you include the whole outline of Aus. As an overseas viewer who doesn't know you country , I would like to see the area in such a way that we can see the outline of the coast and know and understand the part of Aus its referring two . Fully understand its to late now but kinda hope that this trip will lead to many more and as its something that I enjoy so much along with your style sub and working on viewing the rest

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I'll bear this in mind for the upcoming videos. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

@fightforjustice3744 9 ай бұрын

Try Google maps while you are watching. Works for me.

@gregdavis1341 Жыл бұрын

Just watched your trip. Thanks for sharing mate. What was the best part of the trip?🙏

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I think the best part is the first few days when you know you have nearly two months of adventure in front of you. It’s a very pleasant sensation!

@johnstaring3210 Жыл бұрын

Hey, it's FREMANTLE, not FREEMANTLE. Never has been !! Love the video and commentary by the way.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Apparently it’s also Ex-muth and not Ex-mouth. I stand corrected. Australia place names are often oddly pronounced I’ve found, you should try wrapping your tongue around some of the Queensland aboriginal place names!

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

On re-reading I realise I’m being chastised for my spelling, which is somewhat mortifying as I pride myself on my spelling normally. I won’t let it happen again.

@MB-gl3cj 11 ай бұрын

Mate can I get your advice. Been thinking of buying a Benelli trk502x or a Yamaha 950 - 1300cc cruiser. What would be the best bike for riding across Australia?

@abitofadetour7315 11 ай бұрын

Just checked out the Benelli online. It's certainly well priced and looks the goods. Its a bit heavy at 213kg for a 500cc bike, but a lot lighter than most cruisers. My advice is simply this, you're going to encounter some dirt roads along the way, even if it's just to get to an interesting viewpoint or campground, and for this reason I reckon a bike that's comfortable with a bit of dirt is going to make the trip easier and more enjoyable. Comfort of the bike is the other big factor because you are going to spend a lot of time sitting on it in all kinds of weather and wind conditions. For me, I'd be looking at the Benelli or something similar like a DR650 or a KLR, these old school singles are popular for a reason. Maybe even the RE Himalayan which while its a bit gutless seems to get the job done, check out Joe Ryans channel where he rides one all over the place.

@silverlining9077 11 ай бұрын

I'm doing a rerun of your trip and enjoying it better so far second time round . Just wondering with all the wilderness around you why do you stay in these crowded camp grounds . Couldn't you just free camp up the road and come down for a feed or fill up your water bottle . Also interested to know what your average highway speed is. Cheers

@abitofadetour7315 11 ай бұрын

The main reason is my fondness for showers. There are also surprisingly few places near the highway that are suited, in my opinion, to bush camping. I think if you got a bit further off the beaten track there would be more options. I sit on about 105k's as a general rule, a bit faster in WA and NT where the limit is higher.

@person.X. Жыл бұрын

As a West Aussie I have to commiserate with the appalling value for money that WA represents. Personally once I am in the outback here I just free camp. Much better value, less crowded and better views. Also for WA the interior is better than the coast. Once you have seen one Coral Bay you have seen them all.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to take your word on the interior being better than the coast but I can say the coast is spectacular. As for the value for money, it’s not great!

@Bruski68. Жыл бұрын

Mate, how could you go to Geraldton and not stop at the Crayfish hut. got to say I'm a little disappointed about that.😂

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to say I haven’t heard of it till now. Next time.

@simonjones2645 Жыл бұрын

Not even a drive by of the refinery/fuel dump ! .... 😂🤣

@wayne6737 Жыл бұрын

Gerday mate, Stramatterlimats, hummm, saw them in a movie with John Travolta plays a pilot who is stealing wmd's, his partner pilot is the good guy following a park ranger who calls out not to step where he just stepped, after all is explained to him 😢, his comment that with everything going on, now he has to watch where he steps because of "Endangered dirt". 😂, you gotta laugh 😂, and love it ❤, or you'll go mad.🎉.Enough nonsense, Peace Out. Wayne ✌

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're talking about 'Broken Arrow'. I've watched it a long time ago but had forgotten the stromatolite reference. Well spotted.

@DavidJones-bl5vb Жыл бұрын

Do you think that the reason those caravan parks don't answer their phone is because if they did and quoted their prices a lot of people would say bugger that and drive straight past the turn off. At $78 for a patch of dirt for 12 hours I know I would have.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I can only speculate but my feeling is they only want long term stays. From my meagre research it seems the typical grey nomad stays for 4 or 5 days in one spot and I think this is the business they are after. Scruffy one night motorcyclists are too much trouble.

@DavidJones-bl5vb Жыл бұрын

@@abitofadetour7315 As a scruffy motorcyclist myself I think perhaps you are right. I have myself had some classic reactions when I have phoned ahead and booked into 5 star resorts and then turned up looking like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards.

@peterdoyle3463 9 ай бұрын

@@DavidJones-bl5vbhad the same experience in Cairns.

@peterdoyle3463 9 ай бұрын

Having a quality drone is amazing.

@stevestacey5272 Жыл бұрын

How good is a stromatolite , yeah

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

They're a bit out of the way, but I was surprisingly pleased to see them. If I'm ever out that way again I'll be going back.

@stevestacey5272 Жыл бұрын

Nearly as old as geo!ogy according to David Attenborough or Earnie Dingo, can't remember,5 beers in.

@grantroberts7065 Жыл бұрын

You sound a lot like Col from Geelong Harley in the Million Dollar Bogan Vlogs. Same dry sense of humor.

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I've watched a few of his videos and enjoyed them. Not sure I've got the intestinal fortitude for south and central America on a bike though.

@janetginger8571 Жыл бұрын

any vegetarian cafes? Itchy Boots coming and she is aware

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

Pete is a vegetarian and he managed to find something to eat from Brisbane to Daly Waters and it probably gets a bit easier after that apart from between Katherine and Broome maybe but she’ll get by I reckon.

@stevestacey5272 Жыл бұрын

What you missed the big pineapple 🍍 one of the biggest sacrilege! No excuse,lazy I think!

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

I agree. In my defense I forgot.

@stevestacey5272 Жыл бұрын

@@abitofadetour7315 Forgot it? I first saw it aged 6 ,it was f,ken huge , unforgettable.

@stevestacey5272 Жыл бұрын

P.s. bigger than your bowi of sissy fruits,

@Hungry_Hunter Жыл бұрын

The drone footage is bloody marvelous. Most people wouldn't believe your soul purpose for this circumnavigation of OZ on a Honda was to see stromatolites but I do. 🪕

@abitofadetour7315 Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t the sole reason but I have wanted to see them for a good long while and they were quite interesting is a low key way. Definitely worth the trip.