There is a colony of flying foxes which are next to the Crosby Creek boardwalk - you should have looked up, there are lots of them! Also many different wildlife species, but you need to look for them. Thanks for your videos, very enjoyable.

Newcastle our town

Never ever sit ya kids on the torpedo at fort scratchly thay get the shits i think thay want to use the torpedo again in the future

This was great!!

Thank you, love your videos 👌🚲

Thanks for the video. I did the exact same walk you did, at George's Head, a couple of months ago and even parked in the same sort of area. Have always love that walk, and it has improved a lot over the years. I tried to put a link in the comments to a website that I thought might be helpful to you but KZfaq seems to delete my comment when I do! Not sure how I can paste it. It's nothing malicious! I'll keep trying.... park4night is the website so maybe google it Anyway commiserations on having to sit still for a week.

Great shot. I love watching whales play ❤

top tip to shorten your videos and hence save you time... cut out breakfast, lunch dinner and bedmaking segments ;) Frank from Sydney

Enjoy travelling to places while watching your videos. Thanks for uploading. I totally agree your point to take longer routes to avoid paying tolls. We live in the Hills District but work at the North Shore. In the beginning of the introduction of M2, I'd use the toll in my morning drive, but as their toll increased dramatically, I stopped. By the way, you mentioned in this video and some previous videos that you don't enjoy staying in one place, so the need of staying at your Mum's for a week would drive you crazy. However, you also mentioned in the past that you are renting your place to support your vanlife. If you don't mind me asking, did you buy that place just for investment purposes? Or you were able to stay there for more than a week at one point, but later, your preference changed and can no longer do so? I do envy your ability to enjoy vanlife, I'll continue to watch your videos, but dare not do it myself, because I feel it's not safe for a female to do solo vanlife. Your view?

HOW on earth did I not know about the vent button!!!!! Only been using chemical toilets for nearly 3 years….. probably my first one didn’t actually have it but I have the same model as you and never twigged ugh. Been emptying on hard mode lol Edit : can recommend ecotraveller sachets. Suitable for septic tanks too, as u seem to empty to public toilets quite a bit. They do smell good too

Hey Jason, really enjoying your videos. I don’t live in my van but do get away for a few days every couple of weeks to enjoy some quiet time. I generally roam around a lot of the same places as you so I’m finding your vids quite educational. You’ve given me a few places that I should go and explore as well as some spots to camp up for the night. Thanks for the help. Lee

So much to see in Sydney but the traffic does my head in 😅 and the expensive parking. I’m always looking to escape! Enjoyed your tour. It really is a great city.

Great video Jason. Lots of great places to visit in Sydney. Luckily for me, I have a Gold Opal card which allows me to travel all over the Sydney train/bus/ferry network for $2.50 for the entire day. Thanks for inspiring video, keeping it real as always. Cheers, Sean.

Great footage enjoyed the video gotta love those hoons(not) so many beautiful places to explore

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I spend a lot of time in my van around Kurnell & Cronulla - from my experience very van friendly. In Kurnell you can park just down from the boat ramp across from the Cook Cafe, just not Sunday mornings. Also Don Lucas Reserve carpark and a few other spots around Wanda Reserve there are always vans and no signs prohibiting overnight parking. Just left the area yesterday so looks like I missed you again haha

MATE you should be at Mackay. Weatherzone it.

Enjoy all your videos Jason. Would like to take you back a few previous videos when you said you’re tired of eating ham sandwiches for dinner. May I recommend a Vietnamese “Ham” pork roll called ‘Cha Hue’ brand name Xinh Xinh that you can get from a Vietnamese/Chinese Groceries store. It is a roll with a fried exterior texture but soft centre. It’s delicious! Give it a try if you want something different.

Hi Jason, I am loving the videos. The bike videos look very fast and I wonder how you stay on the bike. It is really good you are highlighting the scenery, coastal and mountainous. They are places I haven’t heard of. Alex in Victoria.

I'm in Sydney, wishing I was out there, doing what you're doing. Take care.

30:00 That rock carved fish seems to be inside a bigger fish 🐟or could it be a map to point where the fish was? 😹 I've been enjoying your adventures and appreciating the variety you bring to them (haven't been able to watch several though 😓)... I'm glad to see your content getting more attention, well done Jason. I'm also writing because I saw that late 🍨at 13:54 and the 🫐 muffin 😜Why did I notice those especially when I haven't been able to keep up with most of your videos? It's probably that synchronicity weirdness everyone talks about coming back with a vengeance 🤣 I've listened to Matt Walker (sleep expert) in a science based podcast (HubermanLab) and other nutrition/MDs podcasts. This might be useful: - carbs/sugary stuff later in the day induces hyperglycemia (potential trigger for diabetes) and prevents restorative sleep (sometimes falling asleep) - if you still crave sugars at night, have something with fiber first and then mix the sugary foods with pure lemon juice, cinnamon or even raw blueberries - they blunt the insulin spike - dense foods have the opposite effect, e.g. legumes and vegetables need to be fermented by the gut = carbs slowly released (having a can of beans and vegetables in hot water might not trigger dopamine, but you'll end up sleepier for sure) - having caffeine in the afternoon, electric or overhead lights, pure water, intense heat/exercises before bedtime induce waking up - getting late sunlight and cooling down the body (e.g. taking a hot shower or putting your feet on warm water) induces sleep - early sunlight (first 30 minutes) after waking and avoiding late afternoon naps regulates your circadian rhythm, improving sleep - for noise outside, earmuffs over earplugs These are the essentials: I've adjusted several of my habits based on them and sleep improved significantly, that's why I wrote that earlier comment (months ago? I apologize 😅) Hope this helps and somewhat compensates my lack of commenting in previous videos, but damn, I didn't expect to write an essay here, I'll shut up now 🤐 Keep up with the great 🚐life journey 💪

I stumbled upon your channel the other day and have enjoyed watching your videos. I am taking notes of all the cool hiking trails, lookouts and waterfalls I need to check out. Thanks for the info.

Great lifestyle :) Definately frustrating with the 'movealongs'... what with the cost of living, renting or buying and lack of options, we may have many more people living their best life in Vans :)

I always take the scenic route between Newcastle and Sydney. So much nicer than the motorway.

Nice one mate. Now that you've done the North Heads, you should try and do the other two (South & West heads).

Another good episode Jason. Seeing you do Awaba MTB park in the past few videos, inspired me to go for a ride on it. Tell you what, I don't remember it being as hard as I found it on this ride, compared to when I last rode on it (some 3-4yrs ago). Goes to show how much your fitness drops once you stop being active. But I've enjoyed it nonetheless. Cheers.

Sydney is very fortunate to to have all those National parks within it, that and the waterways is what makes it a special city. Is that barracks area where the quarantine station used to be? Lovely to see the view again (for me) across to the city, always loved the area. Bit too busy nowadays, though where you were seemed almost deserted! I'm sure it was around Dobroyd there used to be shacks right on the cliff face but they eventually moved the people out (or they died off). Imagine having that view daily, year long! None of the tracks seem to be looked after carefully these days, not getting the funding I guess :(

With all the restrictions ever increasing, no parking, no camping, no this no that. "The liberty deniers". Good you can still find places to stay. Lived in Sydney for 10 yrs, never realised there were such pleasant locations. Nice footage, keep enjoying what your doing.

Great sightseeing, Bluey-well done! About six months ago, we were staying in our van at Lennox Head (Northern NSW). One early morning, I woke up to find a local council ranger putting warning notices on the windscreens of several vans, including ours. I quickly ran across the road to speak with him before he drove off. I mentioned that there were no "No Camping" signs where we had parked, but he informed me that the signs are posted before you enter the precinct, and that's considered sufficient. Wow! When you think it's too good to be true, it usually is.

You'd make a great housesitter, if you ever feel you'd like to rest in one place for a while, then venture out in between. I LOVED housesitting, and people called me back to come and mind their homes again.

I lived in Sydney too for most of my life and being a huge urban, and bush, walker you think you've seen the lot but you can always find a corner that you've never seen before. Enjoy the spectacle of Sydney Harbour National Parks - you can never tire of the walks there; and combining walks with a ferry makes it all the more special. Thanks for the video.

So self centred, boring.

Hi Jason. Have u checked out the plane wreckage in the Watagans yet ?? Haven’t been there for a few years but it’s interesting. Phil

I'm thinking of travelling around Oz in a couple of months .what would you recommend mate a van like yours which looks amazing or a hilux with a slip on camper on the back like you use to have ?? Any suggestions appreciated . Love ya videos too

Enjoyed the nature and scenery of the east coast from my armchair 😂, my pup likes to watch too

Bunnings have great ‘child proof’ locks that bend around corners in various sizes and they are super strong. I use them to keep quite heavy drawers closed. One word of caution is they are so strong the sticky bits are almost impossible to remove. I’ll try and post a link to them. Cheers, Deb

Great video again! It will be interesting to test the limits and see if you're hassled by the authorities in unrestricted areas. Especially the spots with magnificent views!

Great video as always Jason. Your depiction of van life and all of it's intricacies is the real deal - warts and all. A half an hour of great viewing for me. Cheers, Sean.

If you get time go up to Barrenjoey and have a look at Palm beach. There's a really nice walk that goes up to the Barrenjoey light house and when you get to the top the view is spectacular, looking back back up to the central coast. I know that area really well as I spent the first 30 years of my life there. Its a beautiful place will always be home to me where ever I am. Loving your videos.

Loving your videos. 🚙

Wondering about sleeping in the van in the Bondi Beach front carpark?

You're overhead wire baskets held up well over the rough roads.

Yawn 🥱

Was that view in the Watagans?

recently found your channel and subbed ... and going back thru your vids @3:00 you were literally 2 minutes from my place when you spun around the roundabput after going to the 4wd supercetnre, love your videos and commentary, cheers Garry

Hi Jason, great scenery captured. How could you get bored of that lifestyle. Going north would be ideal this time of year. Looking forward to the next vid. Cheers

Hi Jason. Great video. Do you ever drink tea or coffee ?

Seeing these videos does make me realise how blessed and lucky I am to live here except for at holiday times 😅 I don’t think anyone around here would care where you parked overnight as long as you’re quiet.

This was fantastic with marvellous scenery - your photography is excellent I could imagine a calendar (or three plus) full of stills from this video! Plenty of land and sea wildlife too which is of great interest to me. Well done and keep them coming. Also amazed at your stamina after these long bike rides and adventurous hikes to rock pools and rock climbs. Thanks for these many inspiring views of NSW coastlines and scenic areas - I've really enjoyed all your recent videos especially since only just becoming aware of your channel. Cheers!