I am nearing my seventh decade and without the likes of you i will never see the wonderful forests and plains of the west coast thank you and i will keep watching to see you finish this wonderful adventure.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate I'm glad to be of service to you. I hope you enjoy what is to come!

Welcome back everybody to my third instalment of my series In the Footsteps of the Franklins! This part of the journey sees me run into new types of vegetation as I follow the route towards Macquarie Harbour. I have just finished editing episode 4 which is my favourite episode so far, I think you are all going to LOVE it. It’ll be uploaded as usual on Wednesday night at 7:30pm. I hope you are all enjoying this series, something quite different for me but very enjoyable. Thanks!

@haydnmarshall9357

2 жыл бұрын

Cant wait wonderful work brother

@dcsc1

2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable indeed for us too, thanks once again for the epic viewing! I hope you made it all the way? Actually what am I am saying, of course you did! 😁 That grassy/mossy spot on the river was just beautiful. Thylacine country, for sure! 😃

Man that grassy walk along the Loddon was heaven. Must have been such a boost for morale

rob.. mate, so bloody good ❤

Half of me wishes I was there, the other half wants to stay warm and dry in my nice cozy bed. Wow, that platypus, amazing creatures. I spent a good part of an afternoon a couple of years back, just sitting on the banks of a river mesmerised by a pair going about their business, fabulous. Makes you feel alive. Thanks Rob, really enjoying this adventure. Cheers

Stunning view of the Frenchmans' Cap!! 9:13

If you do find a Thylacine don’t tell anyone. Well you can tell us, just not anyone else! 😆 Can’t wait for the next episode!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

That's it, its just between us and KZread, thanks Terry next episode is gonna be a good one!

@terry8728

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mark-rc4wz after watching last night's episode, I think I'll take my bag of salt and go home. I'd be lost the moment I got out of the boat, ha ha!

@terry8728

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mark-rc4wz 🤣🤣

Love it bro thank you so much I can't wait to watch what you put out brother

Watching u do this gives me hope for the younger generations xxx respect

Awesome to see the Platapus. He has picked a great spot for home.

Thank you so much for taking us along this journey with you and sharing parts of Tasmania’s history. This mini series is great!

@Rob.Parsons

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thank you!

Literally just finished part 2 and this popped up, i'm like *chefs kiss* perfect timing there Rob.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I call a three course meal.

I am in my eighth decade, loving your tracking and the vistas!

Your love of Tasmania’s natural landscape makes you a deserving candidate to rediscover our tiger the Thylacine

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

The scenery is stunning. You are amazing to take this one in a lifetime, life-risking trek.

So suspenseful! Fantastic view of Frenchman's coming out of that bush. Push on through to episode 4....looks like a tough one.

That horizontal is nuts

Keep up the great work Rob!

Great job adding recording to everything else you need to do on the way. Edits are economical, showing us the variety of vegetation but in short bursts. Thanks Rob

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary, appreciate the feedback regarding the formula, its all a work in progress but i'm happy how it is turning out.

Again , my highlight of the day,you beauty rob.

Epic journey Rob and great accompanying historical synopsis.

Love your videos Rob, your a legend, thankyou for sharing, these hiles are something I'll never be able to do myself, which makes your vids so much more precious for me..

Epic Rob , to bad about the trail cam, if you see Mr 5 toes keep it under your hat 😉.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

hehe yeah bloody trail cam, the one that got away!

Loving this series mate

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks its been super fun putting it together, glad you're enjoying it!

Great trip Rob, looking forward to following you wherever you go. Thanks for sharing.

More narrative on this trip, something I enjoy, but still balanced with the incredible sights and trials. Keep up the great work...see ya Wednesday.

Watching it on my telly tonight. Can see heaps better. Might have to go back and start again

Thank you once again Rob loving watching your videos I'm in my eight decade with lung problems and I'm seeing the South West through your videos and enjoying it all, its so beautiful and I'm so grateful that we still have this wonderful wilderness.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Robin

Brilliant stuff mate! This makes me want to start truly exploring this spectacular state! I’ve never done what you do, but at 51 it’s probably now or never to get started and with a bit of experience maybe try something half as hard as this. 😂

Another absolutely amazing episode Rob! That little enchanting patch of forest by the creek with all the greenery and platypus looks absolutely sublime. Can't wait for Wednesday!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

I’ll back you up on the horizontal climbing statement. We winched onto Precipitous Bluff in South Tas and the area around Mt Anne during the 2019 bushfires and winching onto that elevated tree debris was our only option. I lost a gopro down a hole in the trees at Precipitous Bluff. That thing was lost forever! 😊

I’m a bit behind but still loving this series!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kent!

Ahhhh the end knowing bit where you know that you are going to do what you always planned but the the weather playing havoc with the unrecognisable fatigue and leaving you in a state of doubt. Seen this a few times before.

Another awesome vid Rob. I saw Frenchman’s yesterday with snow on it driving back to Hobart, looks sublime to conquer!

@Rob.Parsons

Жыл бұрын

Awesome mate im heading out tomorrow to from snow video!

Rob, your efforts are appreciated by so many. Thanks for bringing to light so much of Tasmania's past History. Looking forward to many more series to come.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ben thank you lad!

Again another brilliant example of quality documentary of this area. Thank you for letting us all enjoy what was so much hard work for you. Cheers mate Awesome work!!!

Thanks for all the work this has taken you.. I am still resisting a look. Will binge watch the whole adventure when you finish uploading.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

You wanna make sure you get in before HBO calls me up and buys the series. hehe

Great work Rob, feeling the intensity pick up in this episode and that pack looks bloody heavy! Cheers 👍

Sensational!!!!!!!!

IMO you cannot showcase Tasmania any better than this... and the history! Everyone needs to see this!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Trail cam 😞 ffs. 😫 Levi must be loving this 😂 Fantastic work.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah bloody batteries.. who needs em!😁

Thanks for taking us with you on this adventure, and inspiring us Rob.

Once again,the highlight of my day,thanks Rob.

Man im gunna have nightmares tonight, the dreaded horizontal been thru a few patches of that stuff near Black Bluff couple mtrs of the ground. Keep up the great work mate cant wait till Wed cheers

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah its fun stuff, you just keep pushing through it waiting for it to end..

Another cracking episode Rob 👍

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac!

Such an epic series! Learning history part is also awesome. Still like my last comment as kiwi that deals with manuka/tea tree scrub I can't get out of my mind the idea of those damn leaves, it like nails on chalkboard

Great stuff again Rob! Nice filming and editing. My knees and feet were aching just watching you

Thank you so much for taking me on this adventure. Love the videos.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure matt!

Jaw dropping biodiversity in the flora in this one is just epic. My heart sank for you a bit with the batteries in the cam. Nice to know that I’m not the only one with OCD about my tent/gear set up too. Those views to the Cap from the plain, that’s goosebump material. Cheers for another awesome episode. Bring on Wednesday night at 1930, the preview looks like it’ll be a bit of “Type 2” fun!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Krissy yes theres plenty of Type 2 fun in the next episode!

Love following your journey's Rob, Thank you, thank you, thank you

Hey Rob there was a gold mine on mt Wellington in the late 1800s there is still some signs of it still. Would love to see a vid on that. Great quality vid :)

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I never knew that.

What can I say, Rob, that was bloody awesome mate. I always look forward to your video and you never let me down bloody brilliant Rob...Can't wait for the next one....Pete from Devonport....🤠✌

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Bloody legend Pete thanks!

Awesome journey......fabulous filming of our awesome bush......go u good thing

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin!

Beautiful country my man. The next section looks knarly. Can't wait to see it.

Great vid once again, Rob. Glad you kept on going, not that I wouldn’t have expected anything else from you though 👍🏼💪

Another awesome, epic video, you have me hooked and waiting for each episode. Absolutely love them . 👍👍

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Awesome series

Unbelievable journey. 👍 You have done it, inspired me to come have a look at Tasmania.👍⛏️🇦🇺😊🙋

Bloody brilliant can’t wait for Wednesday!

Love that forrest 😍

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

It's spectacular isn't it!

@julesnjohn172

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rob.Parsons every thing about Tassie is. Making the move later this year. Can't wait to see the stars too.

Excellent Rob....looking forward to the next episode.....Aussie In Canada

This episode looked like a bit of punishment. What an effort. Well done.

That's a huge effort Rob, but something you'll never forget! I can understand that the stunning scenery makes it all worthwhile, looking forward to the next instalment

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, there was definitely no forgetting this trip, I'm glad to have filmed so much of it too so it'd be forever ready to go again and again.

Really enjoying this series mate, next episode looks awesome can't wait.. 👌

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

They just get better and better! Looking forward to episode 4. :)

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Next one is dope!

Another epic episode. Name drop for the Luckman's too noice 👌 😎

Loving this series, brilliant 👏👏

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David

Send it Rob, awesome trip and adventure.

I heard a story of a Dozer running off a narrow track somewhere around Strachan and being totally suspended 5m above the ground on horizontal, so surely you could walk on it being careful

Loving the journey 🎒

Great stuff Rob. Thank you for sharing it with us. Andy

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Andy thanks for tuning in!👍

Really enjoying this series mate, awesome effort!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

In the thick of it there mate! 🌿🌿 Good vid 👍🏾👍🏾

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu 👍

Oh my! Some beautiful shots - but huge effort to get there & what a shame with the trail cam... On to the next - starting to get a bit anxious - even that grass isn't pleasant to walk through. You need to remind us how heavy that pack is!

What a legend rob 👍🙏

Epic. 👏🏼

Looks like that was a hard trek mate, another great vid mate, now to wait for the Wednesday vid 😫

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Not far away!

Had to watch it twice to catch the Levi Triffitt cameo or Tassie Boys Easter egg

I started a bottle of single malt whiskey from episode 1 Rob and I think it might just see me through, I for one love ya work buddy, regards Late.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Lee

Thanks!

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Puff, Puff keep going Rob I will catch up. Break a twig now and again so I can follow you. That horizontal nearly swallowed me, but that melaleuca is HELL.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

I'll wait for you to catch up, we'll take off again on Wednesday at 7:30pm

Thanks

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Legend thank you!

Rob while I marvel at your stamina, I think your research skills are even better, But what blows them all away is your narration, filming and editing skills. I would love to know how much time goes into edits?

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

These 25 minute episodes are taking about 10 or so hours each!

Hi Rob, you need rechargeable Eneloop Pros (with Panasonic charger) or rechargeable lithiums (they use mini-USBs), for your trailcam. Both sorts of batteries last weeks 😊. Enjoying your vids 😀

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks for the tips, i'll be sure to check them before I head out next time.

Just brilliant. I was lost for words with some of the breathtaking scenery you shared with us. Mother Nature is incredible 💜 I’m interested in the history of this journey. Is the book readily available? And of you find a thylacine, keep it to yourself.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen, David Burns book (narrative of the overland journey) is readily available, and I recommend that to anyone interested in the trip. It is an outstanding read. Recollections of Sir John and Lady Jane by James Calder is quite rare. In fact only 175 copies exist. So they are in Library reference rooms or average about $100 per copy. (if you are lucky and can find one.)

excellent edit mate lets hope you never have to stitch ya self up aye what a stunning tricky place loving it shags

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed ;-)

Epic

Just wondering how you keep your phone charged and get the weather, also what maps you use Rob? Thanks again a great episode as always

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

G'day Richard, for this trip I took with me 4 battery banks, 3 in my front camera bag which were 2x15,000 and 1x20,000. Also I had 1 x 27,000 in my main pack that has a wireless charge incase my phone gets wet and charge port needs drying or my charge cord fails. I save this battery for use last, on this trip I came home with only 50% left on the 27k. So next time I will take one extra again as all of my navigational devices and satellite phone are dependent on power bank, not to mention all the filming on GoPro. The map app is Avenza.

@richardwalsh5570

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rob.Parsons thanks Rob, much appreciated

That's why you need to take your camera for those memories.

Hey Rob Really love what you are doing and loving the new episodes. I do have a question tho do you carry a EPIRB and if so what brand is it and what is your favourite bit of equipment. Thanks for the entertainment and hopefully we cross paths one day

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jai. My satellite phone is also an Epirb, it;s a Garmin Inreach Explorer +.. um I don't really have any Favourite equipment. It's all essential except my trail cam with dead batteries! I do try to buy the best lightest stuff that I can afford to reduce weight and also keep quality.

@jaisrobins1545

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rob.Parsons thanks Rob Check out Alton goods maybe even hit them up for a sponsor

People who think it's not possible to be climing horizontal need to check out the impenetrables in Rwanda. You're walking on downed foliage and vines meters off the ground basically all day.

Hi Rob, sorry to be a hassle, what book do you keep reading from in this video? BTW - Keep up the wonderful work, thank you.

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

From this episode is 'Narrative of the overland journey' - David burn. and 'Recollections of Lady Jane and sir John Franklin in tasmania '- James Calder. The early stuff about the horizontal is cj binks - explorers of western tasmania. cheers!

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is that a pile of rocks @ 6.58 ?? or logs

Love yr work mate,I'm just wondering if u know the route Alexander pearce the convict took when they escaped?

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

Nah not really, I haven't read much about it, assuming it was a very long way around. This route (Calders) was/is pretty much the best way to and from Macquarie Harbour on foot. I think some SES crew did the pierce route a few years back. I remember reading a blog about it.

@raindog428

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rob.Parsons yea its not like they knew where they were going, hard to imagine how he made it thru really

@harleetriffett7951

2 жыл бұрын

@@raindog428 Ive read the book ' Confessions of Alexander Pearce' and he says the way they went and there's a map in the book as well. Apparently some walking group did it many years ago taking 12 days to complete it.

@raindog428

2 жыл бұрын

@@harleetriffett7951 ok thanx for that I'll check it out

@terry8728

2 жыл бұрын

Another book on Pearce is "Hell's Gates: The Terrible Journey of Alexander Pearce, Van Diemen's Land Cannibal", by Paul Collins.

I'm interested to know did the original inhabitants manage the land better before the later arrivals who rounded them all up? We know they used fire for land managment so would the country have been a lot more open grass plains back then than it is now?

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

They managed the land much better than us. We cleared so much forest in such a short amount of time, stripping soils and exposing bedrock. Tasmania will never heal from the damage caused by europeans. The real forests of Tasmania, the remnants of Gondwana, are still being replaced by clear felling and substituted with fast growing eucalyptus.

@sidstevens9035

2 жыл бұрын

Land management ? What a joke ! Lazy hunting practises more like.

@ekkerslovarkia2726

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidstevens9035 But hang on people were living in that landscape in a totally sustainable way and control of the vegetation with fire made it easier to navigate on foot. To me that was smart and letting nature do the hard work for you.

Your a frigen mountain 🐐 that won't give up

Not many people can say they have done what you are , stories for the grandkids one day

@Rob.Parsons

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone can actually.. hehe

Yewww you beauty

How many spider web dances did you do on this trip, Rob?