Searching For AUSTRALIA | Beaches, Crocs & Kangaroos

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A fun day of traveling in northern Australia from Cairns to Port Douglas, stopping at various beaches along the way as well as Hartley's Crocodile Adventures to see lots of Australian wildlife up close and personal.
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@gloryglory5688 Жыл бұрын

Afternoon -arvo Avocado - Avo

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

I see, that explains it.

@SuiGenerisAbbie Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Aussie slang in legend! Learn as much as you can, whilst there. Gabriel, take your rental auto to the car wash, if you can find one. Best to return the vehicle clean, hey? Queensland can either be said Queens-LAND, or Queens-lun, so ... best to ask a local from here on out how to say the name of that state. I had to correct myself.

@SuiGenerisAbbie Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Good for you, not electing to go swimming! You won't be sorry you stayed out of your beloved ocean water. Don't all crocs (for the most part) have unresolved anger management issues? 🤣 The zookeeper's a real keeper, that one -- love his sense of humour. He's good for a game and a laugh, isn't he? Sounds as though he's got a cold, though, too. That or allergies. Bloody kids were yacking up a storm at that croc show, hey? God, I really wish that the parents shushed them or someone else told them to "Hush!" I would have, I'm telling you.

@SuiGenerisAbbie Жыл бұрын

I love the animals in that zoo-park! Darling:) But, yes ... a bit dangerous, too. I'd hate to be chomped by a wombat. I did not get a look at the blood python. I reckon the snake was hiding! Kangas are hella cute. I reckon now would not be the best time to recommend eating one's meat ... hey? Yeah ... scratch that one, then. 37:50's a Kookaburra, I reckon. I was surer before than I am now. Best to check.

@EmbraceThePing Жыл бұрын

Please stop saying "shrimp on the barbie", you muppet. Also, it is emu (eem-you) not emu (e-moo). If you don't stop we'll get immigration to refuse to let you return. Thanks, have a nice stay. ;)

@Allannah_Of_Rome Жыл бұрын

Maaaate, Australia has thousands of beaches, literally!! It would take you over 20 years to visit every single one of them. True!!

@deadairconversion Жыл бұрын

Man, this hits home for me. The U.S. Army and WWII points of interests that you are pointing out are of personal significance as my grandfather was a pilot in the war, who was stationed in northern Australia and flew troops and supplies around the pacific. When my Dad was born in 1944 he was in Australia and received a telegram notifying him, which we still have. Thanks for taking the time to read these signs. Safe travels bro!

@lachlanbrown409 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks to your grandfather for his service. My grandfather was in the Australian Air Force and had to clear out of Singapore when the Japanese invaded.

@deadairconversion Жыл бұрын

@@lachlanbrown409 Thanks. And thanks to your grandfather as well.

@danm3570 Жыл бұрын

just want to say, Gabriel the beach goes all the way around australia and if you go to the southern parts of australia there are definitely no hostile queensland wildlife

@thrusta100 Жыл бұрын

But it’s cold asf

@quanbrooklynkid7776 Жыл бұрын

@@thrusta100 cold weather is the best.

@guruvittal Жыл бұрын

That's Australia in a nutshell, Beauty that you cant touch!, what a wonderful way of explaining

@donnamantellato4094 Жыл бұрын

Yes, but not true. Only up North. No Crocs in Brissy and Gold Coast beaches are wonderful to swim in.

@triarb5790 Жыл бұрын

Rubbish. 90% of Australia doesn't have crocodiles.

@peterbreis5407 Жыл бұрын

You can walk into any club in Australia as a guest and get reasonably priced meals and drinks. There are clubs of all kinds everywhere.

@samwilliams4657 Жыл бұрын

Those nets in the beach that you can swim in is not to keep the crocs out but the stingers out (box jelly fish) the most poisonous animal on the planet

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

I see, good to know.

@robman2095 Жыл бұрын

I think the net at trinity is more of a stinger net although I suppose it might discourage crocs a bit. You need to talk to a local

@Wayner71 Жыл бұрын

If you travel south you can touch the beauty. South of Fraser Island the beaches are surf beaches (no Barrier Reef blocking the swells) and there are no crocodiles.

@genericviewer6000 Жыл бұрын

We swapped the crocodiles out for sharks down south lol

@Ambientworker Жыл бұрын

Loving the Australian adventure so far, really convinces me it's worth visiting and not just seeing on KZfaq.

@Dav23stak Жыл бұрын

Great work Gabe, your personable, articulate, and produce a high quality video, Five stars mate!

@7yep4336dfgvvh Жыл бұрын

You forgot hot

@No_Use_For_A_Name Жыл бұрын

The first ones were eastern greys, they are everywhere down the east coast. I very regularly see a mob across from my house. They can get fairly large, the ones you saw were probably teenagers. The alpha will be about as tall ass you, and built like a brick shyt house, muscly as all buggery. The reds you see more in the outback. Reds are bigger, but as i say, only in the outback. Wllabies are everywhere, and are smaller, but there are heaps and heaps of different types. They arent as easy to see, even though they are everywhere, they are a lot more shy than roos.

@ethanwillis6970 Жыл бұрын

"built like a brick shyt house, muscly as all buggery" - pretty sure he won't understand this lol

@annkk5037 Жыл бұрын

So interesting and exotic to look at this video from cold Europe, thanks Gabriel!:)

@davinjones4271 Жыл бұрын

I live in Australia and the prices your paying for food is insane...

@OnlyThe1Son Жыл бұрын

yeah I know.. that ham sanga for 32 bucks and a glass of milk.. jesus!

@Belv6 Жыл бұрын

i know, i have been watching the series and am wondering if i am not getting out enough or maybe his currency conversion is wrong

@OnlyThe1Son Жыл бұрын

@@Belv6 he might be in a major tourist trap right on the beach etc.. Ive never been up to cairns so who knows. But im sure port Douglas will be more expensive .. Yeah. Maybe im not getting out enough either ahahhahaha.. bloody hell if these are the prices now im not gonna go out

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Currency conversion is correct but yeah it's definitely pricey. The tart was what really put it over the top, it was $12. Yesterday I had dinner, they asked if I wanted vegetables on the side, I said sure without asking the price. Turned out it was an extra $16.

@glennonline Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I got some fries in a tourist spot in Tasmania recently for $10 and asked for some ketchup with them . . . was then asked for another $6 . . . wtf! I politely declined. As another viewer stated, the prices are insane in your videos.

@dimyssg5361 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Australia. How lovely to see you on our home soil. Enjoy.

@historicaustralia Жыл бұрын

Kangaroos - there used to be heaps in the suburban areas before you hit Conway Beach (south of Airlie Beach) on people's front lawns, on the roads, just everywhere. I loved how they were just hanging out and part of the community 🙂

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

I hope I'll see a random one before I leave.

@deepak696 Жыл бұрын

@@GabrielTravelerVideos But if you don't, you can always come back😊

@A0111. Жыл бұрын

There are lots of kangaroos in Canberra as well, but it looks like every blogger avoids the bush capital.

@thelofteddy Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel, if you come to the Gold Coast, go to the Coombabah conservation Park, wild big red kangaroos, koalas and more, only some locals know about it. 👍

@donnamantellato4094 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. We live in Brissy but come to Labrador all the time. Will check out the conservation park on the way next time😊

@watISee Жыл бұрын

Gabriel is having awesome Thumbnail game for Australia series !

@will_274 Жыл бұрын

Glad you got some good weather. There’s plenty of swimming beaches in southern QLD.

@kpriya286 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vlog!!Enjoyed watching Beautiful fauna and many beautiful beaches ! Very informative and interesting video...thanks for showing us. 🙏

@barb108 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video on a part of Australia that I haven’t seen anyone explore yet. I’m getting the impression that Australia, like the US and Canada, would be best seen on a long road trip.

@krishender Жыл бұрын

Very much so, and well worth the driving !!

@lindabueckert9559 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video.. Great deal on the hotel.. Looks like a nice place to stay for a bit.

@davidmoore5822 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you getting the best of Australia, a well planned exploration.

@gordo191 Жыл бұрын

You should go to the clubs for a feed its a lot cheaper ,

@effie-montreal Жыл бұрын

Gabe amazing information and great scenery in Cairns

@genericviewer6000 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you rolling into town this arvo after years of watching your videos showcasing other countries around the world

@sunnygillstar8661 Жыл бұрын

Gabe keep up the good work as always i love watching your channel as its the best one for travel adventures

@samwilliams4657 Жыл бұрын

The crocs, yes you have to be concerned with but up north it more the stingers. You can’t see them and if you get stung it’s a 50/50 on if you live to see the next day or week. You’ll be in hospital for a week battling to stay alive.

@historicaustralia Жыл бұрын

It's been decades since I've been to Holloway's and Trinity Beach. I never swam at those beaches ever, just went to the water holes inland and they are croc-free 😂 You'll see MANY empty beaches up there because of the crocs hahahaha! That's the first thing I noticed about Far North Queensland - all the empty beaches. Thanks for the footage!

@brianfraser2495 Жыл бұрын

Same thing in Darwin - the only saltwater swimming was in a lagoon with a heavy mesh barrier to keep out the jellies and salties.

@chriscarrollsydney Жыл бұрын

Gabe, you look like you’re on vacation here in Aus rather than the usual working / travelling in Asia, Europe etc. I’m sure that the video editing/trip organising is as per usual but I hope you’re enjoying the holiday 😀

@TheSheldo1 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Gabriel,Australia seems really chill,bucket list.

@Rafa_Llamazares Жыл бұрын

Amazing vidéo Gabe!!

@mikegoalz4178 Жыл бұрын

Great information and scenery in Northern Australia. Those beaches are beautiful but so dangerous

@dextardextar Жыл бұрын

that breakfast was totally overpriced

@Tbpker22 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, Gabriel! Thank you!

@janettodd1195 Жыл бұрын

You are doing more for Australian Tourism than the Tourism board does! Thank you wonderful videos, great to see through the eyes of a visitor, hope you can stay longer. Enjoy Brisbane .

@historicaustralia Жыл бұрын

"ARVO" is afternoon. AVO is short for avocados

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Got it. 👍👍

@jeanii_d Жыл бұрын

37:49 A laughing kookaburra!

@thortessem271 Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Arizona. 5 AM full moon

@brianfraser2495 Жыл бұрын

Crocs tend to be in areas with mangrove swamps so wide open beaches don't offer any hiding places. They could still be cruising offshore so it is best to keep your distance regardless.

@davexenos9196 Жыл бұрын

Gabriel have you talked to any locals . If you haven`t then do.

@dee74raz Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget people in western countries don’t generally like to be in front of cameras compared to developing countries

@chungathvideos Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the nice weather Gabriel

@aboriginalrocks Жыл бұрын

Just a suggestion which might help you getting to know more about the places you're in, strike up some conversations with locals (you're in a country where communication won't be holding you back after all) - we're generally a friendly bunch down here!

@youtubeuser206 Жыл бұрын

Australians are known criminal colony

@anthonydowling3356 Жыл бұрын

80% bogans though .The rest crocodile Dundee types .

@lizcarlyle2477 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@presidentxijinpingspoxdoct9756 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonydowling3356 You inner suburbanite snob.

@mikefreeman9251 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the warmth. 10 inches of snow here in utah yesterday

@dragonfly9209 Жыл бұрын

78 degrees here in Texas today.

@gogadev Жыл бұрын

@@dragonfly9209 78 for you Is good or bad?

@dragonfly9209 Жыл бұрын

@@gogadev It's perfect---not hot, not cold. Springtime weather.

@saratemp790 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting wild life.

@AlexOhioo Жыл бұрын

Oh my god am loving Australia, I would love to visit.

@Hotelroomwalkthroughs Жыл бұрын

Hey Gab, that’s a stinger net. Stops you getting stung by jellyfish.. definitely would not keep the crocks out. But most beaches are fine to swim at. The beaches that are not are ones that have a river off them/close by as that’s where saltwater crocks live.. the edge of fresh and salt water. Usually it’s just rivers you shouldn’t swim in.

@clareholgate8718 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@nhskan Жыл бұрын

We where at Palm Cove last October and absolutely loved it!! Stayed at Peppers Resort!! Gorgeous! Also went to Hartleys Croc Park and Port Douglas!! Next time booking Port Douglas for sure!! Paradise up there.

@sundance9042 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are heading to Mossman Gorge 😊

@danw3735 Жыл бұрын

Nice, love the tropics

@556suppressor Жыл бұрын

These are some of the best videos on all of KZfaq. I've seen hundreds of them too.

@charlottethien3749 Жыл бұрын

Gabriel , There May be parking at a car wash ❣️Jelly fish, crocs, and messy birds , kind of takes the fun out of the day ! Take care , have fun ! The walk around the wildlife park was really neat . Thanks for that !

@wilfredotorres6628 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gabriel, that was fascinating, as if crocodiles were the only thing to worry about. You have deadly snakes and spiders not to mention sharks, but I was surprised no dingos there are considered the kings of Australia they manage to maintain the kangaroo population down they look just like dogs, but they don't bark so they are different in that respect. There are many diverse amounts of species in Australia it's an incredibly unique country.

@brianfraser2495 Жыл бұрын

Travel author Bill Bryson wrote a book entitled "In a Sunburned Country" in which he claimed to have seen a book called "Things That Will Kill You in Horrible Ways in Australia". Volume 19.

@wilfredotorres6628 Жыл бұрын

@@brianfraser2495 that's priceless!

@Deadfoot-Dan Жыл бұрын

@@brianfraser2495 Bryson is a great writer, his book on the Appalachian Trail on the east coast of the U.S. was one of my all time favorite reads.

@leswhynin913 Жыл бұрын

Awesome and appropriate thumbnail 😊

@jksezhey1 Жыл бұрын

Big Gabe you look young and vibrant, the initial jet lag was turmoil! You’re like a local there now, unreal dude! True gentlemen you are! ❤

@hetty43 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very interesting. Sampled a bit of Australia so brings back good memories. A once in a life to experience with the distance and prices. Great to watch your travels.

@Deadfoot-Dan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. on Trinity Training Camp, that was neat to see, when I was stationed in Hawaii my unit would deploy to Australia once a year, and they went about 4 hours south of Cairns in Townsville.

@troy6850 Жыл бұрын

Great video Gabriel good job

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks.

@wallywombat164 Жыл бұрын

Thank's again mate. 😊😊😊

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching.

@sw8281 Жыл бұрын

I think the jellyfish are a bigger threat than Crocs on those beaches but the thought of being pulled into the water by a large croc is terrifying.

@gogadev Жыл бұрын

Jelly Fish will funk you up.

@TS-pq8km Жыл бұрын

Never heard of anyone being taken by a crocodile in the ocean. Rivers and creeks are where it happens. Even so there's always the deadly jelly fish which are less prevalent May to October. You'd be unlucky to be stung in April, Crocs are known to sun themselves on the beach but on the main beaches near Cairns the beach patrols quickly put up a warning. All in all it's probably easier to stick to the pool

@debabanerjee9131 Жыл бұрын

Port Douglas Condo Style accomodation is a beauty

@Andrew-cg2zl Жыл бұрын

amazing video

@Ojstra Жыл бұрын

What an amazing creature this crocodile is. I know that it can eat anybody, but still amazing.

@jtkachlmeier Жыл бұрын

That guy's beard! Noice!!! That was the Wizardly category!

@redeyeclick Жыл бұрын

Now thats cool petting the walibee 💯💥

@susiejakes3019 Жыл бұрын

Visit deceased Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Queensland to interact with the kangaroos. One posed with my teenage son and had his head tilted to the side, very cute. They are in a field at the zoo where they walk around freely and are accustomed to visitors.

@clareholgate8718 Жыл бұрын

Not birds, thats batshit on your car 🙂

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Maybe birds, bats and bees?

@ZoeBrain Жыл бұрын

Fruit bats probably.

@clareholgate8718 Жыл бұрын

Right near the library is known as fruit bat alley, never park your car there. I learnt my lesson.😂

@Liquidreflective Жыл бұрын

'Yorkeys Knob' sounds like something you'd see in a verterenarians office.

@rbflowin_TV Жыл бұрын

13:15 on the right side. For a second it looked like a half sized Crocadile.

@user-tt5xj5ib1e Жыл бұрын

Hagrid was a cutie. Thank you for taking us along :) 😍🐊😍

@ivantomasek Жыл бұрын

Great new thumbnails ;)

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@judileeming1589 Жыл бұрын

Take your swimming gear to enjoy Mossman Gorge. There are two ways to get up to the head of Mossman Gorge from the car park/Visitors Centre, either in a bus or you can walk up the road.

@lizcarlyle2477 Жыл бұрын

Hello from CA. Wonderful video, love the relaxed vibe!

@lachlanbrown409 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you have enjoyed Australia. We need more of our US friends to come and visit - its a long flight but well worth it to see the Great Barrier Reef. The greatest reef in the world😊

@donnaleecriss8692 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying Australia videos. So different to c u at a zoo. I know u have swam in many seas around the world & when I c open water usually u take a dip. Unusual circumstances. Thanks

@tdb7992 Жыл бұрын

Crocodiles actually nearly went extinct in Australia. They were hunted and seen as little more than 'pests'. These days, their numbers have fully recovered and the campaign to bring them back is probably one of the most successful environmental campaigns ever. Whilst I cannot imagine living with them around (I, like most Aussies, am from the south of the continent where the weather is much friendlier) I am still glad that we managed to stop them from going extinct. The crocs have really saved the river systems up there too - you can find all sorts of fish whose populations were kept in check by apex predators. I really hope you are enjoying our country mate. I'm sorry it's such an expensive place to visit. And always swim between the flags. :)

@debabanerjee9131 Жыл бұрын

Great hum😁r Gabriel about the advantage of a dirty car

@baymanaustralia Жыл бұрын

I'd be a lot more worried about the marine stingers than the crocs. Unless it's a river in which case don't go in there!

@travelcurb9444 Жыл бұрын

Check out Cape Tribulation, not far by car from Port Douglas

@nicholasdepasquale4320 Жыл бұрын

Are you coming to Adelaide, South Australia? Lots to see and do here!

@kathmandoo Жыл бұрын

Love your channel Gabe. Have you discussed the presence of "Blue ring Octopus" and "Box Jellyfish" with any of the locals? Both are extremely dangerous and if bitten the pain in intolerable and has on rare occasions caused death.

@no_soy_rubio Жыл бұрын

Thumbnail looks like a mid 80's blockbuster action movie

@WalkingandTalkingAussieGirl Жыл бұрын

enjoy the crocs and koalas!

@garyrigby21 Жыл бұрын

Somehow I don't think those birds liked you parking there

@conniemcnair8758 Жыл бұрын

The prices for food are shocking. When I lived there for two years, I stuck to the lower island off the coast closer to Brisbane. Go to Bundy, and other islands. Head for Noosa, and the Tabletop mountains.

@AL-grhvc Жыл бұрын

30:56 I was just wondering when you would mention this 😆🥊😅

@mickzammit6794 Жыл бұрын

Never seen or heard of a croc at Trinity beach and I used to live there. Ellis is the pick of all the areas beaches. Big enough to always get a private spot and it has a nice licensed diner. Port Douglas is much over rated and both expensive and crowded because it consists of one street of commerce. It's always been Trinity for food and Ellis for swimming right back in time.

@rbflowin_TV Жыл бұрын

41:14 Like how you pronounced Mosman.😆

@johnlongAZ Жыл бұрын

A croc incident would be massive for your channel Gabby

@kc4276 Жыл бұрын

Yeah highly recommended 👌

@Ojstra Жыл бұрын

The ultimate thing to do in Australia - to see domestic animals live. Thanks for sharing this video, it is really amazing, I also like kangaroo and wallaby parts very much.

@triarb5790 Жыл бұрын

Especially tail. It's delicious.

@freespirit5130 Жыл бұрын

We have tens of thousands of fabulous beaches all over Australia many of which you can have all to yourself, and most of them do not have crocodiles.

@steamcon9188 Жыл бұрын

Your thumbnail is hilarious mate, but one of my favorite places to go in NYC

@GabrielTravelerVideos Жыл бұрын

Woops. I'm asking my thumbnail guy to change it.

@SamiZayn-bd5re Жыл бұрын

Yorkey's Knob . Lol !

@northernstar4811 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The restaurant prices are expensive, ham & cheese croissant sandwich, small salad, glass of milk and a lemon tart slice for $34.00 AUD. Too much money.

@travels129 Жыл бұрын

Wonder no crocs resting on the beach lol

@glenn8272 Жыл бұрын

welcome to Port Douglas Gabriel. Its a lovely place with such a chilled out vibe. President Clinton stayed there years ago

@marvinsalamero9111 Жыл бұрын

A blessed good day sir Gabe Wowww What a Wonderful Day thank u so much for your nice Walk around tour , And I love this Adorable 😍 Small Kangaroo, Thanks And Godbless from the Philippines sir Marvin 🇵🇭♥️👏😍👏👏👏🙏

@goostrey4210 Жыл бұрын

My understanding is that, if you drove a few miles inland, there would be kangaroos everywhere, like deer in the US.

@kaybrisvegas1099 Жыл бұрын

It’s school holidays for two weeks now and Easter in Aussie so every tourist venue will be greying to get double money for everything. FYI lots of accommodation gets booked up and very expensive.