The Australian Outback - we didn't expect this!

Published 2023-12-30
The Australian Outback is a land of stunning scenery, vast red deserts, hidden waterholes, deep gorges, incredibly large rocks... and FLIES. Everyone knows about Uluru and Kakadu, but there is so much more to the outback.

In this episode we revisit five of our favourite "hidden gems" in outback Australia. These are lesser known places that we hadn't even heard of when we first started our 3 year Lap of Australia.

We visit:

Palm Valley in the NT
Kalgan Pool in the Pilbara Region of WA
Arkaroola in SA
Silverton in NSW
Boodjamulla National Park in QLD

We think these spots are all definitely worth seeing, and you should add them to your Australian Road Trip Bucket List.


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All Comments (21)
  • @neilthorman3646
    Hi guys that was great, I wonder how many millions of overseas dollars will be spent here the Australian Tourist Authorities should be thanking you for a beautiful advertisement of our beautiful country . Sue your narration of this video was exceptional. Have a happy and safe 2024. ๐ŸŽ‰โค
  • @gregellis9995
    Thank You N and S for Your Vids, I was Lucky enough back in the 90's to see every Rock, Desert and Waterfall in Aus. On My Own,, Literally,, (sadly) I had a HF Radfhone JIC,, to call Home Or RFD's. The main Steet Of Broome was Dirt. Cable beach was Naked. I am/was an Honorary member of the Balgo Hills Tribe,, blah blah,,,..Have done 3 laps since, Well,, Each Time, has been a little bit more disappointing,,! The Outback of Australia, the People and the Places should Not be treated Like a Balinese Playground.. Last Lap 2012,,Working in Kununurra and Ashburton Road Meekatharra. next lap,, next year,, umm,, 1st stop,, Wallaman falls,,
  • Australia looks like America with those gorgeous red landscapesโ€ฆ I want to visit once in my lifetime. ๐Ÿœ๏ธ โค from Indonesia
  • @nanniecath528
    A well made comprehensive video showcasing hidden gems in our lucky country downunder. Taking my 11 tear old Grandson to Ayers Rock at the end of August - that short trip and your videos will help me plan more for the depths of the Australian outback. Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š
  • @Lee-astrololee
    A very impressive list Sue & Nigel I have certainly added these places to my list. Thank you both for bringing us some incredible footage of some of the remotest and iconic spots in Australia, throughout this past year. Look forward to seeing what is in store for 2024. Happy New Year, enjoy your break with family.
  • What an amazing episode! There is nothing better than the Australian Outback, So vast, diverse, and remote, and full of pinch me breathtaking moments. And red dirt is my fave thing โคโค
  • @gregw6442
    5 Starโ€ฆ.Thank you very much for sharing your Awesome trip
  • @Accolades70
    great summary - Lots of great places to visit....
  • @mikehzz9848
    Thank for sharing, already done most of them and agree with your assessment. I quite liked Chambers Pillar, enough to go twice. Cheers.
  • Thanks for a great video! Adding these to my list of places to travel to one day. ๐Ÿ˜Š
  • @Gratitude521
    Love your photography and down-to-earth commentary.
  • Wow! Just found your channel and what an opening video. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ So glad YouTube pushed this out. Instant subscription guys. Great video and drone footage. Looking forward to learning more about your trip and how you go about doing a trip like this. Cheers.๐Ÿ‘‹
  • @LynneCarey
    Some excellent places. I don't think I've been to any, but would love to see all of them. What beautiful red cliff walls with green water. Thanks for the great footage. And with that I'm caught up and ready for the 2024 adventures. Happy New Year!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜
  • Boodjamulla was spectacular. Loved it. Will certainly add the others to our bucket list.
  • @2000coco
    Very nice camper van ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜