THE COPPINS GAP TRACK - INLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA

If you've been following us for a while now you'd know that we aren't ones for planning. But we do know when we need to switch things up and we are big believers of going with our gut. So after s stint on the coast we were craving an inland adventure and this trip did more than deliver... it blew us away - from start to finish!!
We had NEVER heard of the Coppins Gap and we had never planned to head inland from this location. And it ended up being one of the most incredible tracks we've ever done!
This trip just reminded us of what we truly love doing and that there is a big wide world out there ready for us to explore.

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  • @philingram9281
    @philingram9281 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the memories - I worked as an exploration geologist in the Pilbara in the early to mid 1970's, just wish we had video cameras back then But I have some really great memories along with some terrible ones, but they all make great stories I can tell.

  • @davemilligan9709
    @davemilligan9709 Жыл бұрын

    Falcon has doors which open left and right. holden had a tailgate opening down and a hatch opening up. that looks like an XB Falcon. Great filming guys...

  • @leesydneyharry7958
    @leesydneyharry7958 Жыл бұрын

    All this country out in the Pilbara is my favourite part of Australia and If a restored XC is worth 44K that one’s got to be worth at least a dollar. 😂 60K followers now hey, word of mouth, yeah my mouth 🙄 I keep telling people and they just look at me like what ever. Your a KZread sensation guys. Don’t you just love how Maxine still loves Karstan even with a Grammy nose, that’s true love isn’t it and this whole bloody video Zuri has been amusing herself quietly with that plat, god she’s an Angel in her little Paisley dress.

  • @stephenedwards4352
    @stephenedwards4352 Жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant adventure. Love how you guys just wing it. thats living. (Ford XB or XC Panel Van - can tell by the tail lights and barn doors). Keep going and show us more so we can dream of our own future adventures.

  • @jmpersonal2402

    @jmpersonal2402

    Жыл бұрын

    I also had though an XC from the doors, but the front was kinda munted!!

  • @digital321
    @digital321 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tunes! Great couple (and not to forget Zuzu), it's great to see you enjoying what you do. Thanks for the videos

  • @tnexm660
    @tnexm660 Жыл бұрын

    Yep, XC Ford Falcon. You can tell by the door handle spots, fuel filler and rear tail lights. Great vid guys (as always).

  • @unpluggedkiwi1063
    @unpluggedkiwi1063 Жыл бұрын

    When my brother was in his late teens (he is now 71), him and his mates used to drive up to Lake Sumner in North Canterbury (NZ) to go camping and canoeing. One of them had an old Model T Ford. That thing used to go places the Landrovers couldn't even look at. Low gearing and big ground clearance. Your Kombi has the same attributes. Knowing how to drive it helps too.

  • @peterbailey4888
    @peterbailey4888 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making me feel a little home sick. I lived in Marble Bar as a kid, haven't been back since the early eighties. Must do a trip back soon

  • @braddobson2060
    @braddobson2060 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from Canada, very good video Thanks for sharing

  • @antzozadventures
    @antzozadventures Жыл бұрын

    Karstan - Maxine and Zuri your what adventure is all about legends , you make us 4wheelers in our $10 to $200 thousand dollar lifted- lockers- long range tanks look like woses, keep the good times and adventure going awesome content 🤠

  • @jmpersonal2402
    @jmpersonal2402 Жыл бұрын

    Today April 15 23, The Pilbara has just had a bollocking from Cyclone Isla... Having driven through last year in a VW CARAVELLE, your adventures remind me to go slower next trip and take the long way 'somewhere.'.. Thanks, team

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful area!

  • @waynelemmon3007
    @waynelemmon3007 Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an adventure getting to an amazing spot. Inland WA is amazing, you can spend a year or more seeing it, and even then you won't see it all. That panelvan was a Ford XA or XB. The rear barn doors gave it away. Holdens had an upper and lower tail gate, not barn doors. The wind picks up on the coast at this time of year, so spend more time inland. Cheers for sharing another amazing adventure.

  • @Alank63

    @Alank63

    Жыл бұрын

    Totally right re panel van.

  • @waynelemmon3007

    @waynelemmon3007

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Alank63 door handle was another give away. But hey weren't all car pervs

  • @leewaters5014
    @leewaters5014 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff, I m thinkin XC shaggin wagon!👍😎 luv ya work guys 👍😎😁👍👍👍

  • @reddustadventures
    @reddustadventures Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys. Another great episode. Beautiful country through there isn’t it. We live in Port Hedland and lucky enough to be surrounded by it every day. If you ever get the chance to get here after a good wet season I reckon you would be blown away. Coppins gap is a crackin waterhole when it’s full. Glad you enjoyed it. 👌👌. Cheers. Brad & Fi

  • @senyaw53
    @senyaw53 Жыл бұрын

    Great story. I was station mechanic on Mulyie Station in 1978 thanks for the memory. It is just beautiful country but i didn't get to see the places you have been to.

  • @sumostorms
    @sumostorms Жыл бұрын

    Awesome guys ! Thanks for another inspirational video. It’s really hard work to film constantly and to edit everything together so beautifully every week! Your quality is really consistent. Great soundtrack as well. Cheers 🍺🍺🍺

  • @lloydhenriksson
    @lloydhenriksson Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! The human race has forgotten how to be present....you guys are showing us the way back!

  • @robertprestwidge7819
    @robertprestwidge7819 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your videos - love them. I swam at the Coppin Gap Pool in July last year with my teenage grandkids. It was just stunning and still flowing with crystal clear water, but a little cool that time of the year. I'm so pleased that you showed the road through Kitty's Gap - I always wanted to do that.

  • @jeffreystorer4966
    @jeffreystorer4966 Жыл бұрын

    Good on you mate set up a crank handle start on a Kombi years ago worked a treat

  • @ukwanders2518
    @ukwanders2518 Жыл бұрын

    thankyou for sharing your wonderful travels with us all

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure - Thanks so much for watching!

  • @johnmathisen1167
    @johnmathisen1167 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry mate it’s a falcon probably more notes to follow

  • @bugsy1254
    @bugsy1254 Жыл бұрын

    You are so lucky. One of the most beautiful parts of the country out there. I worked at an iron ore mine out there in the 70's. Shay Gap. I saw the name on your map. The town is long gone and the area rehabilitated. By the way, it's Coppins as in Mary Poppins.

  • @warrencramer4516
    @warrencramer4516 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely an old Falcon panel van... and what sensational scenery hey, beautiful place!

  • @garymcaninch4360
    @garymcaninch4360 Жыл бұрын

    Good video. Thanks from British Columbia, Canada Gary McAninch

  • @geoffhunt6439
    @geoffhunt6439 Жыл бұрын

    Yes as mentioned that’s an old falcon with barn doors on the back. Keep up the great videos.

  • @raygbrown55
    @raygbrown55 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely a Falcon, have loved your journey, keep up the great work and enjoy your memories. 😊

  • @stev01965

    @stev01965

    Жыл бұрын

    yep fords had the barn doors holden had the tail gate

  • @smelly.ballbag751
    @smelly.ballbag751 Жыл бұрын

    Love it guys wat a adventure have fun and take Care

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!!!

  • @carolmcmillan1108
    @carolmcmillan1108 Жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome … we went o back of Bourke near Mays bend few years back and just loved that we were all by ourselves … in the Bach of nowhere probably bit wet this year but will always be in our memory for now lol 😂 we are fair bit older but there is so much to see in our country and even within each state 👌👌 get out and see our country 😊👌👍

  • @coloradoridgerunner791
    @coloradoridgerunner791 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from Colorado awesome video!!

  • @batmanlives6456
    @batmanlives6456 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely a ford with the huge door Could be XA XB or XC Basically 72 to 79 model All the same from windscreen back Just different front guards and bonnet

  • @tomrwain
    @tomrwain Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys. Your videos are amazing. Very different to here in northern England haha keep up the adventures and stay cool. X

  • @NumanAir
    @NumanAir Жыл бұрын

    Amazing vid. Always looking forward to these adventures. Gutsy and determined. Bloody awesome!!

  • @jenwhi7778
    @jenwhi7778 Жыл бұрын

    Just so amazing guys. I love watching your videos they take me there and I’m right along with you. So raw and so real. ❤

  • @ilsejoyce
    @ilsejoyce Жыл бұрын

    We enjoy your videos so, so much! Thank you!!

  • @kevinhamling1963
    @kevinhamling1963 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys when you parked the kombi up behind that old bullet ridden old FORD that just looked awesome. The ultimate camouflage. ✌️

  • @ronhughes1805
    @ronhughes1805 Жыл бұрын

    We thoroughly enjoy viewing your travelogue. Such fantastic country and the drone footage certainly adds a perspective that is just amazing. The banter is so entertaining. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels.

  • @buddhabob4168
    @buddhabob4168 Жыл бұрын

    Each video just Blow's me away with your amazing adventure.....this one is next level...🤙 Thanks for bringing us along.... Stay safe & enjoy 🤙🙏🤙

  • @jandonnelly5245
    @jandonnelly5245 Жыл бұрын

    You had such a wonderful day, and thank you for sharing the beautiful landscape through your journeys 💕

  • @cassdee558
    @cassdee558 Жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thanks for inspiring me to travel with my daughter. You guys are just freaking awesome!! xx

  • @michaelzarb6480
    @michaelzarb6480 Жыл бұрын

    HOLY MOLY THAT WAS UNREAL THANK YOU SO MUCH GREAT EPISODE

  • @robosborne6514
    @robosborne6514 Жыл бұрын

    The best places are well hidden off the seldom travelled tracks, another excellent episode

  • @cruisin_our_country
    @cruisin_our_country Жыл бұрын

    Stunning. Another great episode guys

  • @electricmeatpuppet
    @electricmeatpuppet Жыл бұрын

    Instant subscribe. Can't believe i'm only just discovering you guys. That kid is gonna grow up to one wholesome adult thanks to you guys.

  • @BenMitro
    @BenMitro Жыл бұрын

    As usual, totally stunning scenery and that can do, lets do attitude is tops.

  • @eternallycuriousexplorers
    @eternallycuriousexplorers Жыл бұрын

    Fab video guys! Loved it....Maxine is such a natural beauty!! x

  • @MrSmerb
    @MrSmerb Жыл бұрын

    So awesome guys looks so amazing

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Epic spot!

  • @batmanlives6456
    @batmanlives6456 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic trip guys There is so much more to north west WA than the NW coastal highway… Get away from the tourist spots and find the true gems Great video guys

  • @warrickjones590

    @warrickjones590

    Жыл бұрын

    Tom Price

  • @brendanmcfall739
    @brendanmcfall739 Жыл бұрын

    Im so hooked on following your adventures thank you for sharing your journeys i look forward too every saturday and your new videos

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s so great to hear! Thanks for watching 😄

  • @TrippyandDa
    @TrippyandDa Жыл бұрын

    Epic💙 keep them coming 🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @storm1430
    @storm1430 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant …….. just brilliant 🙏👍🏻

  • @diannehavelberg5875
    @diannehavelberg5875 Жыл бұрын

    Wow such beauty not many people get to see but thanks to you guys we do keep it up

  • @geoffwilson7774
    @geoffwilson7774 Жыл бұрын

    Epic track guys. Awesome country 👍🏽

  • @andrewmorgan4306
    @andrewmorgan4306 Жыл бұрын

    What an brilliant spot i,d stay there for a few days i recon ,i love how the kombi just keeps on keeping on !

  • @farminaus9617
    @farminaus9617 Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys ,good vibes all the way

  • @shaunmoller2997
    @shaunmoller2997 Жыл бұрын

    Epic episode out of this world

  • @stevemarshall5249
    @stevemarshall5249 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, thanks. I am just back from a few weeks in the Kimberley and Pilbara myself, fantastic country. I hope you went to Barn Hill!

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s unbelievable!! We’ve only just touched the surface… such a beautiful area!! And yes we did a quick stop at Barn Hill.

  • @lesleymercieca6571
    @lesleymercieca6571 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid you guys are fantastic story tellers

  • @stevegiusti2312
    @stevegiusti2312 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down one of your best. A big fan of the unplanned adventures, look at a map and point the car in that direction and fill in the gaps as you go, that destination you guys arrived at, "SENSATIONAL" The car you found with that beautiful patina ( your words ) was a 70s falcon panel van. Keep up the adventure and stay safe.

  • @jessicamarsilio3304
    @jessicamarsilio3304 Жыл бұрын

    Its an Ford XB panelvan with barn doors. Possibly a GS by the look of the stripes. Husband is right into fords and can pick them from a mile away (literally).

  • @andrewmccormack2742
    @andrewmccormack2742 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid guys. Well done!

  • @yusufsayed2119
    @yusufsayed2119 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content 👏 Wow 👌 the greenery was amazing Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦 👏 😀

  • @Stephenja
    @Stephenja Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome drive

  • @peterkent8463
    @peterkent8463 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff guys. Been following and waiting till you travelled through that area. I worked out there 300kms west of Marble Bar over 20 years ago. I was lucky enough to drive in and out numerous times . Hidden jems out there. Keep up the great videos. Reliving my travels around Australia back then.👌

  • @peterkent8463

    @peterkent8463

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry guys. I meant 300kms east of Marble Bar. Was at Niffty mine.

  • @PatandJele
    @PatandJele Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!! We will definitely add it to our list!!! Can't wait for the next videos :P

  • @juliepiggott7331
    @juliepiggott7331 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video xx

  • @petertheodore1860
    @petertheodore1860 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful adventure in the Pilbara fully sick lost for words🙉

  • @tonysmith8576
    @tonysmith8576 Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys top stuff!

  • @johnmathisen1167
    @johnmathisen1167 Жыл бұрын

    At the end the moon shining behind you lot looked like it must be a perfect place

  • @wadelintick9538
    @wadelintick9538 Жыл бұрын

    I think this was your best show yet

  • @karenfrench4094
    @karenfrench4094 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant guys ❤

  • @colinross6259
    @colinross6259 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another wander through the outback. Plenty out there, all you have to do is go have a look.

  • @warhavok
    @warhavok Жыл бұрын

    Choc top mountains! Yes please...... Ill have one of those!

  • @petergill8819
    @petergill8819 Жыл бұрын

    Cool old XB falcon panel van

  • @AV036
    @AV036 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid and very nice framing the full-moon in the closing shots, so this upload is dated from about 2 weeks ago?

  • @fknows1
    @fknows1 Жыл бұрын

    love your Kombi guys, saw it in Newcastle at the February camp show parked out on the street, blew me away 11:13 is a ford panel van around XB era

  • @darrenprior6339
    @darrenprior6339 Жыл бұрын

    Great show. That rusted out Panel van is either an XA OR XB Falcon Panel van.

  • @andrewjohnson3711
    @andrewjohnson3711 Жыл бұрын

    Coppin gap is amazing, better when full even better when the sun sets and that area just lights up. So much more to explore too. Upper Currawine Gorge and much much more. Glen Herring Gorge? Think I spelt it right, another top camp spot and your Combi will get there too. Enjoy, great time of year up there. If possible Running waters skull rock road, another gem 💎 then into Nullagine for a coldie.

  • @louey59
    @louey59 Жыл бұрын

    loved it

  • @wagganationMFFM
    @wagganationMFFM Жыл бұрын

    you do some cool tracks, we liked them so much, we are doing wagga to darwin next sunday, in our old pajero, hope you do plenty more.

  • @lesepulmadra
    @lesepulmadra Жыл бұрын

    Abraços do Brasil

  • @nzmarkb8713
    @nzmarkb8713 Жыл бұрын

    Falcon Panel Van👍 XA-XC Fantastic adventure 🏆🏆

  • @pholland6643
    @pholland6643 Жыл бұрын

    Another awesome chapter. Don't know how far south you are now, can recommend Karara Bushland Park, East of Morawa, for wildflowers.

  • @robanning7235
    @robanning7235 Жыл бұрын

    Mate it’s a Ford Falcon panel van 👍

  • @scottmacpherson1916
    @scottmacpherson1916 Жыл бұрын

    Its a ford panel van maybe a xc 1978 or possibly xb 74/75 model

  • @paulthorne4349
    @paulthorne4349 Жыл бұрын

    Week of firsts for us. We subscribed to your channel, found out you guys were contestants on The Block and introduced us to Rodello’s Machine. You guys produce unique, quality content regularly, keep up the great work. Cheers

  • @jackandersen4500
    @jackandersen4500 Жыл бұрын

    Did 70km of cattle fencing out on this station it’s called De Grey station full bush camp styles, we worked with people from the community too and was a wicked experience cool country out there but can be very unforgiving

  • @jamie-leewilson7584
    @jamie-leewilson7584 Жыл бұрын

    Hi loving your videos, you guys crack us up every week 😉 just wondering what editing program you guys use and where you get your music from, it's absolutely awesome 👌

  • @AussieOutlaw
    @AussieOutlaw8 ай бұрын

    PANEL VAN is a FORD XB or XC I think. Holdens dont have Doors at the Back

  • @ianbrowne9304
    @ianbrowne9304 Жыл бұрын

    Yep; ya got me interested again --- welcome back Aussie outback

  • @bencurrie8322
    @bencurrie8322 Жыл бұрын

    There's a bit of aviation history around Coppins Gap. It was some time ago but it's worth the research.

  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore8590 Жыл бұрын

    Well done for taking the road less travelled!

  • @PaulBatty81
    @PaulBatty81 Жыл бұрын

    G'day Karstan, Maxine and lil Zu, loving all the episodes and the sick as Kombi, just have a couple ideas for small episodes in between the trips you do, could you do a bit of a rig run down on how you have set the Kombi up for this travel, your must haves for the trip etc also wondering if you could do a small ep on gates and sign rules for beginners wanting to get into this sorta travel, looking forward to the next episodes, hope all is well 🤙🏽🤙🏽about to hit the road soon for our 7th lap the outback way, well on as much dirt roads as possible 😀

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Paul, thanks for watching and thanks for all your suggestions. We will definitely be doing some more informative vids very soon!

  • @njpw1402
    @njpw1402 Жыл бұрын

    Hay guys my name is Jason and I’m around in the Pilbara and would love to meet ya’s, loving your videos 😊

  • @unexpectedadventures328
    @unexpectedadventures328 Жыл бұрын

    "There's far more to WA than what you see on instagram" If your headed south and need a rest area you MUST see the Albert Tognolini rest area, the landscape is incredible, there are no words to describe it. 100% we are the luckiest humans in the world to call WA home 🙌🙌 west is best 👌 💕

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah we are heading south! Really looking forward to it 👍🏻

  • @unexpectedadventures328

    @unexpectedadventures328

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KarstanAndMaxine if you need a tour guide for the SW let us know 😄😄

  • @raybourne5781
    @raybourne5781 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are so inspirational…. This sort of tripping I would love to do !

  • @warrickjones590
    @warrickjones590 Жыл бұрын

    I've met the Warrawagine cattle station lease owners n enjoyed there company when the family came to muster Mulga Downs near Wittinoom. I worked on Mulga n at auski roadhouse for 5yrs. Wittinoom was our closest swimming hole on a stinking hot fcken day n is the most beautiful spot in WA that I saw. Asbestos was mined there n the town is now abandoned due to the risks involved many people have died after living there .

  • @henrygreen19
    @henrygreen19 Жыл бұрын

    What a day of travelling and shooting. Every track with it's own surprises !! Magical episode.

  • @robyndehavilland1609
    @robyndehavilland1609 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t even know what to say. Wow. ❤

  • @maddymontgomery4402
    @maddymontgomery4402 Жыл бұрын

    Should definitely give millstream point a look while your round them ways

  • @KarstanAndMaxine

    @KarstanAndMaxine

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip 👍🏻

  • @Nguja
    @Nguja Жыл бұрын

    That green grass is there all year round aswel same in marble bar. We was stuck at that river in 2007 on our way to marble bar it was flooded bank to bank.