Was only thinking about u today 😂and there u are good one mate enjoyed your vids sad about our history going to sht
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Brilliant 😁 Yeah it’s a proper shame mate.
@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen Жыл бұрын
That was an amazing area before they forced all the old shacks to be removed. Sadly I wasn't that much into photography back then and hardly got any photos of the shacks. Some were amazing creations and we even saw some that were double storey. Still a lovely spot when the crowds all go home :)
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
It would’ve been a sight to see two story shacks out there! It is a great spot nonetheless.
@gibbosroadtripadventures Жыл бұрын
It really was busy when you were there, we must have picked a good window. We had a grandfather and his grand children visit to say that he had a shack right where we camped, then explained that the council realised they could make money from campers from the area and pulled the shack down. The gentleman thoroughly enjoyed reminiscing about the good old days.
@lesley2989Ай бұрын
we had a shack overlooking sandland is when back to sandy cape 5 years ago for a look
@WACampingAdventures Жыл бұрын
Great vid matty. Laid back and easy going. Just what i expected and did not disappoint. Well done
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete that really means a lot. I appreciate it. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching!
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
oh the pinnacles! I love that location.. was there a few years back myself
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Awesome sight to see!
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
Love this episode Matt! Thanks :)
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Legend!
@jimmyschoonenberg1946 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video Matt! I needed this on my last night shift at work! Really sad to see the bunkers in that state!
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching mate!
@Podge. Жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid matt and unfortunately people are starting to not care about history anymore the attitude needs to change and start preserving our history like you said once it’s gone your not getting it back
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s becoming less and less appreciated I think mate. It’s a shame.
@HGCUPCAKES29 күн бұрын
Lots of wa parents are now homeschooling and would love to see more videos of the history of WA if you happen to see any in your travels. Thanks for this video.
@leonwakefield7285 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, am impressed by your videogralhy and the way you tell it like it is.
@westralianoffroad6 ай бұрын
Thank you mate. Appreciate it.
@shaddonaghue Жыл бұрын
Awesome mate, another great video
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks Shad, hope you’re well mate!
@shaddonaghue Жыл бұрын
@@westralianoffroad cheers mate 👍🤠
@wa_bloopy Жыл бұрын
Great spot, but just got so busy up there in the past few years...
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
100% agree mate!
@reddustadventures Жыл бұрын
Nice little getaway mate. Isn’t good to see the radar station destroyed like that hey. That shits me ( Brad ) so much hey. Thanks for sharing mate 🤙
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
There’s no getting them back once they’re gone. It’ll be a real shame!
@markofarking8431 Жыл бұрын
On the 3rd of May we camped near the bunkers and the wife and I managed to clean up all the bottles and can in that bunkers that had the most mess. You forgot to film the old toilet down below. I think its original
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Onya mate that’s great! That would’ve been an absolute mission!
@markofarking8431 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there is still rubbish in that bunker, on my next trip i will clear it out as much as i can
@Mosesk1988 Жыл бұрын
Used to be our go to camp spot 2016-2019, covids done it imo, everyone camped on top of eachother. Havent been back in a couple years now. 😮
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yeah Covid has done a number on it without doubt!
@conellisgreatadventure8864 Жыл бұрын
Nice work mate
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
I still look forward to the time where i see Gus and yourself out and about.. even locally :)
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
You will do in a few weeks time 😅
@rhondasutton6014Ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video thank you....a place i would love to visit in the off season ❤
@westralianoffroadАй бұрын
Absolutely!
@andrewrobson3559 Жыл бұрын
Another informative video. Just wanted to ask if the jenga style firewood stack was practiced, it looked amazing 👍
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I stack it like that every time 🤠
@filipkarolczyk10452 ай бұрын
Awesome Material Bro ! Respect for you 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
@westralianoffroad2 ай бұрын
Appreciate it mate! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@wontstandstill1756 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant episode brother!!!!
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate appreciate it! Hope you’re well!
@barrybeech4774 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your genuineness. Well done.🙏👍
@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110 Жыл бұрын
Sad to see the war bunkers un that condition, first of your vids ive seen, thanks
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the comment mate. I appreciate it.
@norafinley5216 Жыл бұрын
The best thing camping on the cold weather is fire 😊 Try to avoid weekend camping if you want peace and quiet. Thanks for sharing, Matt 😊
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I agree Nora! 😁
@oldluxy Жыл бұрын
Trashed is an understatement, people would drive up and camp out of them and unfortunately do the wrong thing and leave glass an rubbish everywhere like you've shown 🤬 its a real shame. They could be so beautiful
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yeah mate it was one of those areas that attracted the sort that want to blow of steam and get a bit loose due to its location unfortunately.
@Thewrighty5433 ай бұрын
Great vid glad I discovered this channel . Guy seems to genuinely talk to you in a human way lol and not like one big advertisement 👍
@donnybrookFF Жыл бұрын
This vid gave me some ideas/inspiration on short trip to Kalbarri. We stayed here and it was bloody busy. The bunkers were good to visit as well but they certainly are trashed. Sunsets aren’t too shabby either 🍻
@brandonjayell Жыл бұрын
Love it mate! Also grabbed ya idea of tying the guy ropes off on the awning. Genius, I’ve been packing those up like a lunatic for years
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Too right mate! Beats tying/un-tying the bloody things every time 🤣
@lorrainehazeldean1389 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks again ,
@OOHYEH Жыл бұрын
As always mate informative 👍👍👍👍from the west 🇦🇺
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching mate!
@alecholder4739 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, there’s a couple of radar bunkers in yanchep national park they did a mural on for defence personnel
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I will have to check them out - thanks mate!
@mickemery4486 Жыл бұрын
Great video Matt, I agree about the sunrise, always been an early riser, been trying for 35 year's to get my misso to do the same but to no avail, if I miss a sunrise I feel like I've wasted part of the day, keep up the great work 😀
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
You sound just like myself with Kelly mate 🤣 she reckons she’s gonna get up to see it rise this weekend with me - we will see about that 😂 thanks for the comment, appreciate it!
@BurrupAndAway Жыл бұрын
Great video mate 🙂🍻
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@AndrewCastlemaine Жыл бұрын
Love how you can find a sense of solitude while surrounded by other campers 👍
@OnCountryWithMick Жыл бұрын
What a stunning sunrise mate. Shame to see those bunkers trashed like that, we have some near me too (Bunkers To The Coast video) and while they are covered in graffiti they haven't been trashed that badly. It sure would be nice to see smething done to preserve the history without locking them up.
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I’d say they will be assessed at some point, deemed dangerous and just fenced at some point in the future mate.
@OnCountryWithMick Жыл бұрын
@WESTRALIAN OFFROAD sadly wouldn't be at all surprised mate. I'm shocked the ones here are still open but you are not meant to be driving anywhere near them yet people do
@CMReid Жыл бұрын
Great video and thank you for the history lesson. Safe travels mate 👍🏼
@russelbailey4805 Жыл бұрын
Was just saying to the missus that your logo after the intro would be a great label on a wine bottle
@tommckinley60574 ай бұрын
Awesome video mate👍
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
Sandy Cape.. the only camp site in WA.. apparently :P
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
🤣
@karlschmidt4018 Жыл бұрын
Bugga I’ll be there in weekend just missed a beer 🍻 😂
@shaneshield2543 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video as allways full of good history can I as what brand of drop down table you have on the rear door and we’re to get one from thanks 👍🤙
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, a appreciate that very much. The table is from Patrol Australia. You can find them on Instagram and online.
@JenBolst4 ай бұрын
I know every man and his dog 8d there but I still love it. Shame people don't look after the bunkers
@cruisinwa31986 ай бұрын
Awsome
@westralianoffroad6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate.
@OTRWA Жыл бұрын
Haha...4hrs...yeah same here, NOR, but thats coz my 42 is a short gear tractor...lol...yeah the closure of those tracks out the radar area was late and it seems the glass has moved from the open area at the beach to the huts. Shame it was never really looked after. Some cool paint on the skins though. Soak it up...Safe travels.
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yep those feels 😂 yeah I did notice that too mate! It’s just moved the problem campers elsewhere. Still great to see and soak up though! Thanks for the comment mate!
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
This is why i have no great interest in going to Sandy cape.. far too busy for my liking.. no peace and quiet
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
oh you bastard! haha showing me that damn good bacon and egg roll.. Im hungry now!
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I do it to myself every time!
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
@@westralianoffroad Nothing beats the own made one thats for sure!
@aguyandhistroopy Жыл бұрын
Such a shame to see the bunkers in that state. It looks like an amazing spot that’s for sure… and the pinnacles. 👌
@jamesmorgan3092 Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff. I was wondering where you got your fire pit / cooking stove?
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
That’s from Go Camping in Balcatta mate, here in Perth.
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
I agree that its disgraceful that they allow these locations to be trashed.. why cant they be maintained.. all these sites should be looked after, so sad that people just dont care
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
The appreciation for our history, be it the good and the bad, is eroding away mate!
@benluffman3 ай бұрын
best bit was watching you look around like u there by uself being all photogenic. needs more dragons
@westralianoffroad3 ай бұрын
I almost did have it to myself the first night haha.
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
lol! 17:45 Keen to go to this point of interest.. Rubbish bin! had to have a giggle
@simonbailey1006 Жыл бұрын
There's another couple at Yanchep
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard mate! I’ll have to check them out.
@zachwybrow638 Жыл бұрын
Was a great place to grow up before they bulldozed the shacks and built a road in so that city slickers could pay to camp there. The wonders of tourism
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
I totally understand your sentiment mate.
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
Does Kelly join you on any of these trips?
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
We do most of our trips together without cameras. I pick trips to do solo in spots she doesn’t mind not coming to or where we’ve already been mostly. I may get the camera out on the next one we have coming up however 🤓
@Sh4dow682 Жыл бұрын
@@westralianoffroad understandable :)
@barrieweldon6854 Жыл бұрын
I wonder what these vandals would do if you followed them home and trashed their place.
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Too right mate. It’s a great question.
@chrisburr4245 Жыл бұрын
Such a shame people have no respect anymore and that they actually drive in there to do this damage. They put up signs to stop you driving in there yet do nothing to stop the vandalism of our history. I live in Victoria and I just don’t understand peoples thought process anymore. More to the point why do this damage.
@bioshock425 Жыл бұрын
Worst thing is. Ya try and capture the beauty of em and the surroundings and all ya can see is the dog shit graffiti on em.
@westralianoffroad Жыл бұрын
Very true mate - I’d loved to have seen them clean and untouched.
@10mmsocketAdventures11 ай бұрын
It's a shame about the graffiti, ay😢
@brentmcd12 Жыл бұрын
wow! cool! very njce o congrats on your trip! go the Patrol! 🏞️🛻🤙📹😎