This is the way to travel Australia. Get off the black top and drive down a road to see whats down it.. Alot of old history to be seen.. Cant wait for more like this.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

So much history! 🙌 we love getting off those main roads and sticking to the less known tracks and camps (: 🤠

So good to see you on the old Eyre Highway .We drove the original gravel highway in 1972 and again twice in 1974before the bitumen went through . Such an adventure in those days especially a roadhouse called Ivy Tanks where you could get the best bacon burger . The blow hole at Koonalda Station is nothing to do with the ocean and its the water that has eroded the limestone making huge underground caverns and the air rushing out (or in ) is caused by a difference in air pressure . If there gas been high atmospheric pressure it pressurises the cavern and when the external air pressure drops the air rushes out of the cavern . So now welcome to our home state and enjoy yourselves .

@billschneider1893

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the explanation re the blowholes. Very interesting. You'd think someone would put up a few explanatory signs as its a ver unusual thing. Thanks. Bill

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh this is so cool! Thank you for commenting on the blow holes! Super interesting (: thanks for watching 🤠

Best pie ever 🥧 using whatever you had left !!

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

It was yummooo 😋🥧

26 litres per 100 is real good. I had an 80 series petrol 4.5 litre that used to get 23 litres per 100 around town and not towing anything. It was disgusting. Well done guys.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Yes we were super happy actually with the fuel consumption 🤠 thanks for watching 🙌

@davidmilledge221

4 ай бұрын

Petrol 👎diesel 👍

@susankemp645

4 ай бұрын

Hi Guys, I have been following you for a long time now and love your videos, I see today you are in WA at Norsman, I'm not sure if you are going to travel South or North. We live 26 km East of Albany at a little place called Nanarup Beach with a population of 3 people. There are limited free camping along the coast with most charging a small fee. Some camping spots are very small so check them out before you go in and can't turn around. Look forward to your next video. Safe travels

These blow holes are activated by atmospheric pressure, the cave systems are huge and when the barometer rises air is forced in. When the barometer drops air blows back out.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

That is so cool! Thanks for the info 🙌🙌

As usual, this episode is so entertaining and full of fun. You guys never disappoint with your travel vlogs !

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jason! We appreciate your support 🤠

The less commercial and less traveled road the better 🤙 Off grid free camps = King....... Thanks for the share 🤙👍

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Paul! 🤠

That blow hole is connected to a cave and the air pressure in the cave is equalizing with the outside air. In the right conditions they suck air in!

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

That’s so cool! 🙌 we loved it! Thanks for watching 😎

I little trick for when cutting onions, when your eyes start to tear up wash your hands. Have no idea how it works, but it does.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for that! Will give it a go (:

We really appreciate you going down roads less unknown. It is exactly what we would do. A really interesting vlog Elnick family..thank you. Enjoy WA! ❤️🇦🇺🦘

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🤠

I crossed the Nullarbor in Christmas 1974 with 3 mates in an FC Holden and a 20 lt drum on the roof rack 2 and a half days from Sydney to Perth non-stop driving with 300 miles of dirt across the Nullarbor no such thing as air conditioning i can still taste the bulldust. So watching you guys is making me a bit Thirsty. Love ya logo it would make a nice drink coaster carved out of wood on my CNC router cheers .

@elnick.adventures

3 ай бұрын

Oh wow that would have been awesome! No aircon would of been tough 😂 thanks for watching 🙌🤠

Just came through there just last month. First time ever into WA. Now selling home in western Sydney to move west. Paid $2.80 at the Nullabor Roadhouse. Great times, been following you guys for a while. Well done !

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Hope you guys had a good trip across! (: thanks for watching 🤠

I did that trip on the dirt on my 1984 250s motorbike ❤ u guys

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh that would of been awesome 🙌 🏍️ such a great road to venture

great epp guys an as always heap of good larfs an fun that blow hole was a spin out in the middle of nowhere thanks again stay Kool

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

It was so cool hey! Best part of the trip hahaha (: thanks for watching 🤠

even at 26 litres per 100km which it would be less because of the tyres changing it for you is freaking amazing! i got worse economy in my old 60 series just driving around town and on the highway. let alone towing anything! haha another great ep!

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Yes we were stoked 🙌 thanks for watching 🤠

Thanks for the video guys. Very interesting the fuel consumed on the trip and the road less travelled. That would be a good name for your next shirt. Road less travelled.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! Thank you 🙌

Great fun episode. The pie was probably good too

@elnick.adventures

3 ай бұрын

The pie wasn’t bad 😂thanks for watching 👍

Look forward to your WA ventures

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Us too! Thanks Brian (:

Thanks guys, we really feel so special with you treating us to two episodes inside a week, we could get used to this, anyhow it was a great ep, loved your cooking segment Elenya, great foresight to throw everything into a pie and get an 8 from everyone as well and without charcoal, good girl. We were a bit surprised at the trucks consumption figures, can you at some stage [whenever] do a talk on the highs and lows of the trucks fuel economy and what things effect it and by how much.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Yes I was pretty happy with myself about the pie 😂 even happier it didn’t come out burnt haha (: really appreciate your support 🤠🙌

Great video , when catching your drone, switch to S this disables obstacle avoidance and when you grab it, quickly flip it over on its back, this switches it off without using toggles.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!🙌🙌

Another GREAT episode, keep up the good work gang!

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!🙌

Love your videos it been a pleasure flowering your travels

@elnick.adventures

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Your support means a lot 🤘

Awesome video guys. My wife and I are listing our house for sale next week so we can hit the road and try a new aspect of living instead of the “normal” way. Got twins on the way too which should make it interesting, we’ll have four under four haha! Keep it up legends

@Jones_and_co_travels

4 ай бұрын

Wanting to do the same Good luck with everything 👍

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh yay! So great to hear! Good on you guys 🙌 hope to see you out there one day! 🤠 hope everything goes well with the birth! 🤞

@ronaldneehao9723

4 ай бұрын

Good luck with your adventure s from New Zealand 😅

@chasintheroads9456

4 ай бұрын

😮😮

@hmill27

4 ай бұрын

@@Jones_and_co_travels thanks mate! Good luck for yourself as well

Get your man to cook, trying to think of meals everyone like everyday is not cricket. My daughter whome ive landed on while my rig motor is having a huge overhaul from sitting for 19mths in Weipa as dads health went downhill and he wanted the heat. Stuffed my motor as I listened to my son and didn't run her. Palative care for a 96 solid bush man with immense bush pride wasn't a walk in the park. Going to go cotton or other crop harvesting to re fill the nearly 30 thou of cost with the motor and 8 new tyres. 😊❤

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow hope everything works out for you! Thanks for watching 🤠

i always try to stop in gravel pits for overnight stops where i can. it a worth while place to over night except for one night when unknown to us there was a railway line behind us and were just settling down to sleep when a train came flying by with horn on full blast.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Omg😂 that would have been scary haha 😬

That pie looked fantastic 🏆 We’ll done girl The old highway was on my list, that just reinforced it 👍👍 The look on the boys faces when you gave them the carrots 😂😂😂

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

So good hey! The boys were like ‘ what sort of snack is this’ 😂😂😂 Yes the old highway is so fun! (:

About time you got to WA! We were actually in the 'first car' of the day at Koonalda Homestead. Good to bump into you briefly and I had you pegged as youtubers.😂 All the best guys.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

😂 oh hey guys! Hope you guys had a good trip! (:

Absolutely amazing episode guys. ❤

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤠🤙

Awesome video guys West is best you're going to love it 😄 cheers legends

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen 🙌

I have to not look when you were all standing on the Bunda cliffs. What an experience your having. We have crossed the Nullarbor 5 times and still love it

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Thats so good 🙌 some great spots!

Great Episode We can’t wait to Go to WA

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! It’s an epic state (:

Love ya work, keep it up.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!🙌

The best yet from you guys, but I reckon you were both a bit drunk during the cooking part.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha 😂 thanks for watching 🤠

The old highway looks better today than it did in 1972. Some of the holes in it were nearly good enough to swallow a car

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Wow!! 😬 that would of been scary back in the day and hard yakka!

Livin the dream great video cheers

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😎

Love your trip over the Nullarbor and Welcome to WA.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙌

That's amazing fuel economy, as a child, my Father raised and released a Wedgetail Chick, it hung around for many years..

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That would of been incredible 🙌🤠

Welcome to W.A. Glad to have you.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙌🤠

Thanks guys, loved this trip , we’re going to do it next year so thank you for the information on this trip. 💞🥰

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Glad you could get something from it (: thanks for watching 🤠

Love the vid. Crossed many times. Always enjoyable.. bravo from Victoria Australia..

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much 🙌🤠

Loved the video, we are crossing the Nullarbor in October next year (but the other way!). Love that you are keeping it real.

@elnick.adventures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Good luck guys and safe travels (: it’s a great adventure 🙌

Thank you for the excellent tour through the Nullarbor. Thoroughly enjoyable. I enjoy the fact that you laugh a lot.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much bill 🤠

Great episode as usual. It was good to see a different crossing of the nullabor. 🦅👍🏻

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Yes we were stoked to do something different and so glad we did (: thanks so much (:

Another great video especially doing the old eyre highway was very interesting hope you all enjoy wa take care❤ you guys

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much 🙌

Can’t wait to travel & catch up with you all 😊

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙌 see ya out there 🤙

@Jones_and_co_travels

4 ай бұрын

@@elnick.adventures we keep up with every episode 😂

Welcome to WA.... we did the old Eyre hwy ladt year, loved it ❤️

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

So much fun hey! It changes it up (:

I take my hat off to you 2!! Epic the things you do with 3 kids! Love your videos ❤

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Celia! Your support means a lot (:

Love it guys! see you over there soon :)

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Woohoo! (: so excited for you guys (:

Good job guys. Nice scenery and loved the eagle. Love the stats and the pen in the pocket is a super cool nerdy look ol' mate Nick. Loved it

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

😂😂 good old Nick! He’s a funny Man!(: I’ve removed so many ink stains for them pockets ahhaha

good ep, was good to see a different crossing , I'm with you nick with the eagles, I have a few eagle tatts.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

So cool! Nick loves eagles! I reckon he’d get a tatt of one too!(: thanks for watching 🤠

I like the battery setup along with display

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We are stoked with it (:

We are heading to WA next year so glad we can get some helpful hints from you guys ❤

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

So good to hear your getting something from these videos (: might see you over here next year 🤠

Great video guys i have thought about the old hwy before but never done it maybe next time i cross to the East All the best Ron

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

You should! A different track to change it up (: thanks for watching 🤙

Thanks for showing us the old Eyre Highway, looks great. You’re going to love love WA, it’s definitely up there as a favourite state for us!👌💯

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

We can’t to explore more! It’s huge! 🙌

Great show keep up the good work Great information

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! Appreciate the support 🤠

What an another fantastic episode, love it and love you guys. What a great looking pie, that French onion soup mix is such a reliable base for so many meals. 10 out of 10 for those wonderful boys taking the carrots when offered, they may not have been overjoyed with the offer, but they still took them! Regarding the pie, a handy hint is to always cool your filling before putting into the pastry base for cooking in the oven, and don’t forget to put a couple “holes” in the topping. We do love watching your alternative roads you travel on, and when we do eventually cross the Nullarbor and I think we too will go over on the old track too. You see so much more. Truly envious of the drone footage of the eagle and how amazing to see the nest and so low to inspect it. Looking forward to your next episode.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Sharon and taking the time to comment (: appreciate it! Yes French onion soup is amazing 🙌 so handy to have! 🤠

Looks like a great trip. Welcome to W.A. West is best! Long time watchers from Donnybrook in the lovely south west

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Billy 🙌 your continuing support means a lot!

Best travel site on KZread guys your going to have a ball in wa 👍👍👍👍👍

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ! We are loving it so far!(:

Thanks again guys, however a GoPro in the van watching your lovely boys while your outside would be fun.😂 Safe travels n enjoy WA

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 they go mental haha (: thanks for watching 🤠

Another good one and plenty of free camps to be had on the nullabor is good news your fuel economy was brilliant for the weight you are carrying the better half cant stop remarking how quick Ollie is growing looks like the 80 series will be back on the road quicker than expected so Cains trip with the van is back on in June. Travel sure and look forward to more traveling and great camps in WA cheers to you all

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Greg! We were super happy with the fuel economy, Suzie was a beast! She did well! (: Yes Ollie is growing way too quickly (:

great episode cant wait to try the old high way as well

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

We loved it! Changed it all up abit (: thanks for watching 🤠

@rodneyhowarth8236

4 ай бұрын

always love watching the different off the beaten tracks you guys go down, thats the places i want to travel to@@elnick.adventures

Great stuff. just a side note, you guys have the best music.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated David 🙌 glad you liked it (:

Hi guys I love this one so much as I've done this trip myself twice but but in the 70,s we didn't have a big 4wdrive n caravan like that but did have a caravan n a old dodge towing it the pink lake was funny because when we put the film in to be developed (no digital cameras) they told me my camera was letting light in and I needed a n3w camera...guys you are doing the best thing for the boys best adventure ever

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Eddie! Oh really! Wow! Oh how far technology has come nowadays (:

Great video 😆👍 Don't forget to turn south at Balladonia and head down to Isralite Bay. Drop in at Mt Ragged on the way it's a top spot too. Balladonia Road, Gora Road, Fisheries Road along the side of the salt lakes.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Yes we wanted to do this but we have a time limit unfortunately but we are going back to do it 🙌

@michaelbrace3652

4 ай бұрын

@@elnick.adventuresthe Balladonia road is technically closed by the shire.

Bloody good fishing around boarder,maybe next trip you 🎣

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh that’s good to know (: thank you!

G'day folks. Just calling in from across the ditch here in EnZed. Usual story. Stumbled on to your channel. Liked and subscribed. Fair go, we don't really have the sort of drivable country like you have. As far as I know. But I could be wrong. I'm sure I've been wrong before. Keep the episodes flowing. I'll be watching anyway. Thanks for sharing. Take care and atb from over here.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel 😎 and crazy adventures of our fam! Thanks for the support 🤠

@kellystravelauzplus2

4 ай бұрын

I’m also from NZ and we have beautiful places and drives but they are different to Australia. For reference we have also travel Australia as well. I love them both.

You guys rock. Totally enjoy your family and The Cartwrights. Killer Aussie family travelers. Please clean your driver side window. I looks bad on camera. Be safe

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

😂😂 life with kids! Everything is dirty all the time hahaha Thanks for the support 🤠

Great Vid. We have crossed the nullabor a number of times (both ways) and always have a severe head wind😂. We have never done the old eyre hwy and will def do that next time we cross. PS. We have also been across the great central road a few times and there was never a quarantine station at the border. Things might be different now as the last time we crossed was 2010. Enjoy WA (we lived there for eight years and still barely scratched the service.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

I can’t get over how big it is! 😬 it’s going to take us ages too, just to see a part of it 😂 Hope your both well! Thanks for watching guys 🤠

Thanks

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Geoff! We really appreciate it! 🤠

Hi guys great episode. I travelled the old roan with an Xw falcon n Millard van in the mid seventies towards Western Australia. The new road on the South Australia side was finished but was not allowed to be used while it settled . The fine for getting caught on the new sealed road was $2.00 per wheel. Happy travels

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Wow! Thats insane! So crazy! Thanks for watching 🤠

Thanks, great content, once again. What month did you bypass the black top?

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

January 2024 (:

Another enjoyable video of your travels. You’d have to be happy with the fuel economy of Suzie, most 4 X 4 use something similar towing less. Elenya, I’d give you a 10 out of 10 for your pie, it looked delicious.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Yes we were stoked with the fuel economy! Suzie is a beast! (: thanks for watching 🤠

nice vid guys,should have sent drone down the hole cheers

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Should of 😂 that would of taken some skills haha

hope you guys are going to try gold prospecting, you will love it especially when you find your first bit of gold, all the best to you all. Allan

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

It’s defo on our list to try 🙌 we have met so many people who do it and love it (: thanks for watching 🤠

Loved the episode guys, me and the wife hit the road full time on March 1 just starting off in our little camper any tips to newbie’s you can give

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Oh yay! So exciting guys (: hope to see you out there! Our tip would be take it slow and get through the adjustment period 🙌

35:25 Eucla, just over the border is predominantly 20-23c per litre less. And the van park is dirt but quite nice. Washing and drying is quite cheap. The restaurant has good prices for food and alcohol - walking distance.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Stuart 🤠🙌

I truly enjoyed wandering around with you guys in this episode. I have a hunch the camera doesn't do justice to the vastness of the Nullabor ..kinda like driving through Montana enjoying big sky country.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

You’d be spot on with that hunch! It’s so vast and beautiful out there! Thanks for watching 🤠

We are new to the channel but are loving it. But if we ever meet you I am going to show you how to cook damper lol.

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel and perfect thank you! (:

Love your videos…. Hey Nick, what is the mess on your drivers side window 😂 It’s been there for ages 😂😂well several vids anyway

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

We have no idea Hahahha Suzie needs a good clean (:

In November 2022 fuel was $3.09 @ Nullarbor roadhouse

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Wow! 😬😬😬

Great vid guys, awesome shots of the wedgie, my all time fave animal too! Love how you guys just keep it real. Cheers!

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appreciate th support Ross 🤠

Great video guys we live in Perth in Quinns Rocks North of Perth and want to catch up with you for a meal please

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

You’re the best! Thanks so much (: 🤠

welcome to the west guys

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Rob 🤠

Do you recommend Taking Spare Tyres for Camper and 4x4

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Always atleast one (: you never know what can happen (:

An OLD Holden Kingswood

@elnick.adventures

3 ай бұрын

Such a cool trip !👍

We went across in October it was $2.99 a ltr😊

@elnick.adventures

3 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Cant believe how much it changes all the time (:

I just love the Aussie accent. Apparently, the doctor's gave them helium instead of oxygen when they were born 😂

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 never heard that one before haha (: thanks for watching 🤠

Hey Elenya my wifey loves your watch, hers just broke, what breed is it and does it have all that ❤ diagnostics etc on it? Cheers

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Hey! It’s a Fitbit luxe - small, compact and super easy to use - it takes your HR and connects to an app on your phone (: I’m loving it (:

what an awesome adventure, especially for the kids, best upbringing ever, best parenting ever :), so what's your plans in WA ?, I'm in Jurien Bay WA, on the turquoise coast, please feel free to drop in, plug in for a while and I'll tour guide Yas :):):)

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind offer (: unfortunately we have a little bit of a time limit at the moment but then once it’s all done we will be going back to Esperance and going slow (:

I wonder if some sponsors will be knocking on your door soon!

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

If it’s more work I’m not sure we could handle them 😂 thanks for watching !!

Awesome Ep and spots and Wedgie Guys

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig 🙌

Those water holes as you call them were bulldust holes..I have done a total of 4 trips east to wes n back two old road 2 new road give me old road anyway if you ever want to talk hit me up I've got pictures there and Brisbane to Perth via south of SA down to south of WA

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Eddie 🙌 appreciate it!

I've got a 2wd Hino 240hp weighing 5500kg do you think it would fare ok towing a big van along the Eyre

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Yes just remember tyre pressures are the key (:

Along the Nullarbor there is still a whole heap of underground caves something have been documented buy cave explorers and they still have bones from where the animals have fallen from the roof not to mention there's still a whole heap more that hasn't been explored yet and on the other side of the new highway is where you would find the caves Andy old railway line

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

There is so much to see hey! And soooooooooo many caves! It’s such an interesting crossing (: thanks for watching 🤠

When did you cross?

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

January 2024(:

@northerntrucker72

4 ай бұрын

@@elnick.adventures i truck across there regularly. Thought i might have past you guys.

We're about to do the Nullarbor very soon! Thanks for sharing the info. How come it's taken 6 years to get to WA? Enjoy our beaches! 🩵💙👌

@elnick.adventures

4 ай бұрын

Bloody kids and we travel pretty slow (: see you over here! Hope you enjoy the Nullarbor (:

@BDavis.

4 ай бұрын

@elnick.adventures so do we 😂 Thank you! My Son keeps asking if we'll meet up with you. I told him you're our online travel friends haha