Australia's Best Hiking Trail - Western Arthurs Traverse

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The Western Arthurs Traverse is one of Australia's most spectacular hiking trails(and also one of the most challenging). It's been on my bucket list for a long time so a trip down to Tasmania was long overdue. The West Arthurs are part 1 of 3 of my south-west Tasmania adventures, with the Port Davey and South Coast Tracks also in my plans. Stay tuned for those videos soon.
Disclaimer: drone flight is not legal in Tasmanian National Parks, the drone footage used in the video was not obtained by me.
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@michelleqaqish9071 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do this, but I’m so glad I was able to see you do it. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰

@cheerleaderE Жыл бұрын

I have been so excited to watch this video from you! I can’t wait to show my American boyfriend. He doesn’t believe that Australia can be so mountainous and epic for hiking. And we could camp without being afraid of bears/mountain lions/moose like we are here in the Rockies! This makes me so stoked to get back to Tasmania

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

I don't know how you do it with the big predators around!😂

@jarodmeijer6813 Жыл бұрын

I'm still not sure how you only have 7500 subscribers with content this amazing! HD camera, great edits, incredible adventures and perfect story telling. Your channel will blow up once the gem is discovered! Keep inspiring us Cam!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

You are too kind! Thankyou 😊

@lilylelob 6 ай бұрын

Correct! Carried away by the amazing content. 🏆❤️Subscribing now!

@richardgibson7293 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video Cam. Really enjoyed this. Such beautiful scenery. Great editing. Your positive easy manner makes a great host for the hikes you guide and film. Tasmania is on my bucket list. Thanks again bro for the time you have put in to make this video. You are a legend 🙌

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

You would be blown away by Tassie bro!

@chezelleconroy2951 Жыл бұрын

This scenery is just staggering! I can hardly believe it. Thankyou! And good job!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@ervinslens Жыл бұрын

This production is simply insane my friend. Such a breathtaking cinematography! Truly amazing work!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it mate, a lot!!

@ginetteneale5101 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That had my heart racing in places! Great video Cam👌🏻. Thank you for sharing xx

@BobI-jb4rk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this amazing hike in a beautiful country!! It’s very inspiring as I sit here planning out my ‘23 hiking adventures!! The dip in the lake looked super cold, but very refreshing!!! Looking forward to your Davey trail hike!!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

I was wanting a swim the entire time I was up there so was lucky to have a 'warm' enough day to do it. So worth it!

@craigsilcox5694 3 ай бұрын

Frkkk. You guys got some Kahuna’s. Sketchy shit. Great vid.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Episode 2 of the Tasmania adventure(The Port Davey Track) will be up in a couple days. Ps. The drone footage in this video was not filmed by me. I’m aware of the restrictions. 👍

@Itsthetaz Жыл бұрын

Great video of the western Arthur’s hike. I think probably best shows the fine detail of the hike better than any others I’ve seen.

@jim22512251 Жыл бұрын

Great POv footage. I feel like I'm walking it (and climbing it) all over again

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@joyceslump5467 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cam for video 🥰🥰absolutely loved it mate , looking forward to seeing more regards Rolf

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rolf!

@louisaklimentos7583 9 ай бұрын

The Wild South West Coast is amazing !! Most tourists visit the East Coast of Tassie . This is raw wilderness at it’s best and you did so well hiking through all that wilderness .

@vanzettimotorsport7503 Жыл бұрын

Love it!!!

@TysonWright Жыл бұрын

Never realised how sketchy that trail was, but looked like so much fun! What an epic adventure, looking forward to the next 🔥

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Super sketchy haha the camera can't even capture it!!

@TysonWright Жыл бұрын

@@CamBostock should’ve thrown the GoPro down like the hiking poles, it’d capture it then😂😂

@belindam6293 Жыл бұрын

epic video!! I felt dizzy just watching some of the footage and felt anxious seeing where you had climbed so I know I couldn't do this trek hahaha!! but thank you for "taking me there" on your journey

@eddieintheoutdoors 5 ай бұрын

This one is def my fav of your vids! The head mount for the GoPro is awesome!

@maddie.andrews Жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful footage and scenery congrats for achieving something so amazing 🎉😊

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@stewartjarvis3384 Жыл бұрын

Well done Cam. Hope you and Locky enjoyed the food resup from the old boys from Westy Aussie. Brutal weather and mud, good job mate.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

We definitely did thanks mate!

@joekrusec9066 6 ай бұрын

Brings back lots of memories from my friends and I 2002 hike, amazing how much you forget as well. Looks like weather was pretty similar, hahah.

@epiphanytoursoz Жыл бұрын

Love this! ❤

@dylangagler1065 4 ай бұрын

This is a dream traverse. Sick vid!

@thesuperframe Жыл бұрын

INSANNE TRIP!!! the distance alone is so impressive, let alone the difficulty, the views though are so worth it.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thankyou man!! Worth every step 🔥

@benjefferies7123 5 ай бұрын

The wooden trackway and decking really adds to the natural grandeur.

@Mandragara Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Stirling Ridge Traverse in WA except taken to the extreme, amazing!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Yeah same! The Stirling ridge is a tiny baby version of the Western Arthurs

@kenlimosnero Жыл бұрын

Oh man. This is WILD. amazing work dude. I kinda want to do hike now too 👀

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Dude you HAVE to get there. The most beautiful place I've been to in Oz

@moschopsmad 7 ай бұрын

What an epic walk brilliant video

@CamBostock 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou!

@GypsyGirl317 Жыл бұрын

Kiwi tramper here - huge respect to you guys! This is a stunning video of an incredible hike! 🏞️⛰️🏕️

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! I’m hoping to come tramping in a few months 🤩

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! I’m hoping to come tramping in a few months 🤩

@FishingWithNic Жыл бұрын

Hey Cam! Your video and series is a work of art, was just wondering how the climb down to Oberon from the ridge compared technically to other similar sections on the track? Went to Oberon and back with a mate last year and am thinking about doing the traverse some time soon.

@rajlohala2519 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ❤

@nathanbates1260 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Cam, awesome. Just missing your iconic yellow jacket.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the jacket has been retired 😩 I still have it though, stored away for prosperity 😆

@JB_FLYA69669 10 ай бұрын

Great video you have inspired me to go here

@raquel4365 7 ай бұрын

We've really enjoyed coming across your video and channel. Great work on the hike and the videos! We're planning to set off on the South Coast Track next Feb so this and that specific video were awesome. Wondering what the tarp is that your friend had and also your the ground sheet that extends beyond the tent? Keen to get something similar. Thanks!

@HaIPeHaOP Жыл бұрын

Only Australian can ask if the snow is cold 🤣 Great video guys, awesome adventure!

@AaronGrayOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Fortunately, I had much better weather when I did the traverse back in March. Good stuff, although please keep in mind that drones are illegal in Tasmanian National Parks. Cheers!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Probably should of made it more clear that I didn’t film the drone footage. It was obtained for the video.

@dylannichols1 Жыл бұрын

@@jjjoshiles Look out for Joshua, you tube police

@headwerkn Жыл бұрын

@@dylannichols1Unauthorised drone usage on PWS administered land is a huge issue here. A lot of interstate/overseas visitors don’t realise how restrictive the rules are here. Commercial filming permits are pretty hard to get.

@HaIPeHaOP Жыл бұрын

@@jjjoshiles chill out mate

@Jordan-xg4pn Жыл бұрын

@@jjjoshiles no way

@bradsmith4093 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved watching this ! Thanks for sharing your hike ✊🏼 I’m looking forward to doing the WAT myself. What shoes did you use ?

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Hey mate. You’ll love it, I wore Hoka Speedgoats

@lukewarmaus Жыл бұрын

Great video, would love to do it one day myself. Thanks for not filling the video with music either.

@redgiant970 Ай бұрын

This is the sort of place I'd kill to be able to hike but I am unfortunately absolutely terrified of heights.

@zachampsonartist Жыл бұрын

Found you on instagram, amazing videos, loved this one! Keen to do it myself!!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, definitely do it!

@JNDCreations Жыл бұрын

That was a sketchy hike at 2x speed 😂 love the look of Tassie!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Haha I felt like I was going in slow motion out there most of the time to avoid falling so 2x speed is probably more realistic 😂😂

@escapekat8860 Жыл бұрын

This is an awsome vid, dont care what others say. I did the PD last Jan with my partner, was supposed to continue on to the SCT, then do WAT, but had to take a sick certificate at Melaleuca and fly out. Going back in Feb. Yeah, I'm old , just to add to the excitment , Love your work!

@escapekat8860 Жыл бұрын

So, you may have used Drone footage, I obviously didn't see that, was too involved with the intensity and beauty of your filming. You've done a great job, can't wait to do this wander. Cheers

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

The WAT was my favourite of the 3 but I really enjoyed the South Coast and even the Port Davey quite a lot as well. You'll love it!

@jim22512251 Жыл бұрын

Poles aren't much use at they? Hands needed for scrambling most of the way as I recall

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Yeah I regretted bringing them haha. Broke one accidentally because it got it the way... 😂

@hikerwithiker55 6 ай бұрын

australia what a beautiful country

@vidviewer100 10 ай бұрын

Someone should invent telescopic walking poles so they can be stashed on a pack when climbing. Watching you climb and carry poles looks uncomfortable and unsafe. I like to have both hands free when climbing especially when I'm carrying a big pack. Awesome video !

@harryridley2714 Жыл бұрын

Epic my friend 👏🏻

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry

@harryridley2714 Жыл бұрын

@@CamBostock pleasure mate 👏🏻

@asithawanigarathne6249 Жыл бұрын

magical !!thanks for the video. Does it has to be 5 days?

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

No, it can be slower or faster

@jackwalters Жыл бұрын

So awesome! Solid effort guys, definitely looking forward to picking your brain when I see you 😂

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Keen to chat all things hiking!

@collinvandemark7740 3 ай бұрын

I gotta do this before I die

@sookieli5915 Жыл бұрын

Such stunning views!! All the muddy walks and risky climbs pay off! I just moved from New Zealand to Australia. I like solo hiking, I was a bit scared by the snakes, kangaroos, and lizards for my first hike! But I need to keep going! Also, please feel free to try Radix Nutrition meal next time, it’s way better than Back Country!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

I actually had a lot of Radix on this walk. A bit if a mixture. I can’t wait to visit New Zealand!

@sookieli5915 Жыл бұрын

Haha, wonderful! I actually worked for Radix for 5yrs before moving to Australia for another job. I just love the product concept. New Zealand is beautiful, too! Thanks for the videos and it is really inspiring! You take care and all the best in 🌸😎🤟2023!

@claynite2784 Жыл бұрын

Just to settle your nerves for future hikes, I don't think I've heard of any cases of lizards or kangaroos harming people, and if you watch where your stepping snakes won't give you any problems. And welcome to Australia

@Uwek.5775 4 ай бұрын

Hey mate nice video, how hard is it to follow the track can you get lost easily?

@benleersen7610 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate, next time in tassie I'll be doing this! (Hopfully) what time of the year was this?

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

This was a couple weeks ago - beginning off December. 👍

@ChadSolomon Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, can't wait to see the rest of the trip. Did you do a guide as well? Things to pack, prepare, etc? I'd love to do this in 2023

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

I haven’t made a guide as of yet but I could put together a video for sure. Thanks mate.

@NL-hu2ud Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about this also! Have read a few things, but always love to hear what other people found worked for them. Amazing video!

@nath5440 8 ай бұрын

every time you chucked those carbon poles I thought they wont last long doing that, was surprised they lasted as long as they did. actually cant believe they didnt crack on the first one when they audibly smacked the side on those rocks.

@shivsuresh7027 Жыл бұрын

We did the hike probably a few weeks before you (late November / early December 2022). We also stayed an extra night at oberon

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

how good is it?!!? I need to go back

@kforkent 8 ай бұрын

@rob.parsons is this any different to your wild pursuits?

@alextribe7447 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! How much water did you need to take? The spots you filled up in was it all drinkable or were you using purifiers? Also what shoes were you wearing? Looked like normal runners 🤙🏼 Cheers mate

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Hoka Speedgoat 5s got my shoes. The water was all pure and drinkable but we still purified to be safe

@tcm0002 3 ай бұрын

Plan to do this one May i know how many kg is all yr thing And what kind of food u bring on the trip??

@hannahkraemer Жыл бұрын

How are you able to get your tent not wet when setting up while its raining heavily?

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

It does get wet haha. Not much can be done

@williampalmer130 Ай бұрын

I plan on doing this next year with my mate, quick question, is the trail visible for the entire track or Western Arthur Traverse?

@KK-qm7xf Жыл бұрын

How heavy was ur pack ?

@fayleya3865 9 ай бұрын

Steepness hardly shows in photos, so for this to look so crazy steep it must have been much more hectic than it looked !

@CamBostock 9 ай бұрын

Haha so true

@tomrodgers12 Жыл бұрын

Pretty Intense trails, curious how well the trail was marked and to navigate?

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Trail has some markers and lots of rock cairns in tough to follow spots. Mostly had no issues navigating but had to use the gps map on my phone a few times for sure.

@mdmathewdc Жыл бұрын

Can you give a detailed video about all the things you had to pack?

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

I can do that! Might take a while as I’m currently overseas 👍

@noneentered8946 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a gear list for this trip please?

@Brynushka1 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m doing this is Feb. cannot wait!!

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Good luck! You’ll love it

@TasHikingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Mate did this in 4 days I said your mad did you stop and see it and soak it in lol 🤣🤣🤣

@Harley_surf Жыл бұрын

I want to start hiking but don’t know how to start or what I need. You should make a vid about starting out

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Alright I’ll do that mate 👍

@normm Жыл бұрын

Great stuff😊Thanks.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@maxcamilleri-seeber7682 Жыл бұрын

What season did you go in? I was hoping to do this hike in early june

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

This was early December

@rubeng4881 2 ай бұрын

Hey mate did you end going in June looking to go in August. How’s it in winter

@aacha548 Жыл бұрын

Well done! This is the way to make videos.

@CamBostock Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@timdinte Жыл бұрын

Dont throw your poles down the track haha

@Goldenp53 5 ай бұрын

Any chance to encounter a wild animals?? Bears, mountain lions?

@ramio1983 4 ай бұрын

Australia has no bears or lions. In Tasmanian hikes you are most likely to see snakes, wombats, kangaroos, quolls, tasmanian devils and if you are really really really lucky, a Tasmanian Tiger.! ;-)