Hey Guys, Thanks for adding your video's to you tube. I'm heading off shortly Melbourne to Southern corner of WA. I have a 10 day trip mapped out from Ceduna to Norseman. So much to see!!! Thanks for some more ideas.

The drone footage in the cave portal was amazing !!!

Your videos are always well anticipated and are awesome. Australia is the country i was born and grew up there until my teens. A place that shaped me in a positive way and my memories are still vibrant even now that I'm almost 50. Living in Cyprus and watching your videos always makes me a kid again. Great job you guys.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The Madura (Mad (rhymes with had)-ewe-rah) Pass is an iconic place. It was where WA potatoes were transferred for transport to the East coast. I've done the Nullabor twice, each way. Canberra to Norseman and vice versa. It's a drive to take in every side road and soak up sun rises and sun sets, and soak up the solitude - not a road to take when you've been away for a while.

Stunning beautiful vegetation landscapes on the Nullabor. Drone views tops it off.

Loved our trip across, so much to see we took 7 days, thanks for taking us along brings back the memories of our trip

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kym

Awesome content as always guys. Cheers

On the road again-Willie Nelson ! Great to see you guys on the road again.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

thank you for the detail beauty video of Australia bush

We enjoyed our two trips across there. Coming back the first time was interesting though as we had a radiator leak in the old 1962 Bedford bus and I put a big beer making container full of water on the dash and connected a pipe to the top of the radiator. Got us to Kalgoorlie ok though :) I was not happy to be going home though and we only spent a year there before heading off again.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Haha it's always funny finding out solutions on the road.

Another great video guys! 🤙

Awesome video legends. Really enjoyable watch. Hope you guys are well 🤙👍🍻

Great to get another update from you guys. We really enjoy watching your posts

@BenMitro

3 жыл бұрын

Second that!

Awesome episode thanks guys! Will help us when we get to cross it :)

Often windshield time is the price of admission to a great adventure. And that is some seriously flat terrain.Thanks for sharing.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Haha so true

Two wheel drive, easily into Cocklebiddy cave. A little bit rough but easily doable, and all firm base. Another interesting overnight stop is at the old Koonalda Homestead, about 20 km north of the highway. Lost count of the number of crossings since December 1970 (still dirt from the WA border to Nundroo SA in those days) but did 42 return trips within a three year period from 2002-5, and averaged better than one a year in the rest (not including flights), to 2020. Last came west in March 2020 pre-covid closure dash. Still love the trip, but no longer drive at night. Oh, throw in four crossings on motorcycle too, two in 47C.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips John

Hey guys what a “rush” to see you both on the road again. Glad your still enjoying our great country. Stay safe can’t wait for more episodes of your life’s travels👍👍

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter!

great clip guys. we recently did the Nullarbor and we were surprised at how much there is to see if willing to go off the main road just a bit.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

From personal experience the fuel is always cheaper at the Eucla motel before the border roadhouse if heading east. On the south side of Ceduna there is a 24/7 diesel self serve fuel tank on the right before the airport for cheap fuel.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

Happy to have news from you. You live in a beautiful country.I can't wait to come back to visit Australia. Big kisses from Reunion island.🥰

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Béatrice!

Great video

Awesome video guys. Yes those sink holes. Not to mention that open cave. How dangerous was it. No fence or anything. Good job guys thankyou 👍

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad

amazing trip

Noice. The nulla is one of Australia's most epic drives. A must do and my favourite. You actually get to understand that silence is deafening. I remember in the early 90s a team went cave exploring on the Nullabor and there was a freak storm and flash flood which resulted in a major rescue op. The indigenous population claimed one of their ancient spirits were disturbed, it was very unusual.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Interest story

Nice to see the Vlogs coming back. I’m a sparky and my wife’s a teacher and we will be hitting the road next year. What is you work-leisure ratio? What are two hot tips for working on the road? TIA.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

We only worked 5months out of 3 years. Plenty of work around and word of mouth is the best to find it.

@eisbar7354

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkysontheloose thanks legends! Looking forward to seeing more adventures as we prepare for 2022.

Dam 1.8-2 a litre for diesel is pretty standard in cities now!

Loving your videos,. Can't wait to see your video on Eucla,, love the legend of the Nullabor Nymph. Just wondering what program you use to create your videos and where to find copy free music? Your music is cool.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Adobe premiere pro and epidemic music

Hi Guys, another awesome video. Keen to find out what cameras you guys use and recommend for documenting our caravan travels around Australia. We have a DJI drone and a big Nikon DSLR but looking for something small and more travel friendly. Thanks for any advice you can offer. Cheers and safe travels

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan. Gopro all the way mate. Grab a vlog setup with it if you're into that. The new gopro is awesome.

@dantheman6159

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkysontheloose thanks guys!

I’m good with modifying and fabricating. What year mirrors did you use? What did you have to do? Do the securing bolts of the mirrors line up? Details of your modified work would help. Everything you share will be greatly appreciated.

Hello love your videos. I noticed you don't have your push bikes any more. Can I ask why ? Did you use them alot ?

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

They got trashed and we hardly used then. Mainly because we went off road a lot.

Hey guys from Gympie, just wondering how the Navara goes on fuel towing the van?

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Around 16L per 100km

Hi guys, would you recommend a semi- off-road van on all those dirt tracks. And is there swinging space to leave. Thanks again for sharing 👍

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we didn't un hitch once. Just take it easy.

@deirdrefisher2773

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkysontheloose thank you for such quick response, travel safe.

Hey guys. Enjoying the episodes. What time of year did you do the Nullarbor? You mentioned it was cooler. We’re planning to travel from west to east in September as long as COVID doesn’t get in the way. Thanks.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elle, was around August.

@ellehowell1123

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkysontheloose great, thanks

Nice country almost like Texas 🇺🇸 weather..

Hello you two! Just noticing some of your vehicles changes. You now have actual extendable side mirrors. What year and model is your Navara? What make and model are your side mirrors please? Thank you, I’ve been looking for mirrors for our 2012 d22 Nav.

@willscribner290

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help, I just contacted them.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah we're using Toyota prado mirrors, extreme modifications needed.

Noticed you were barefoot at one point! Serious balls! Have you guys ever encountered dangerous/venemous snakes/spiders?

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

All the time but they don't really bother you haha

Typical sparkles, all health and safety :p

What advice did you find about taking a dog across? Any tips on this thanks?

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Keep them on a lead before getting them out of the car and don't leave them outside over night.

ok how far from the 90 mile road sign to the next bend?

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm good question

Oh wow, at 9:17 have you guys checked the ground temp before taking the dog out for pees and poos??

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

We have a temp gauge in the car and use common sense with it. We will carry her if it's a hot day but we don't travel midday as its tough on the car.

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Mad U R A. :-)

Streaky Bay close to the end of the world, Nullarbor is Null arbour = no trees

@BenMitro

3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised with the footage - there seemed to be quite a few trees now...when we crossed a few decades back it was much more barren. Failing memory perhaps?

Love watching you guys but it was cringeworthy at the number of places you guys missed along the way between Norseman & Madura Pass. I take it you guys didn’t research it properly? Seriously not having a go at you, I don’t subscribe for nothing & I have given you a 👍. There are stations both to the east & west of the Eyre Highway. There are access tracks to some spectacular sites on the Western side which will take you to the coast & remote Australia towards the eastern side of the Eyre Hway. You could have left your caravan at the Shell in Madura Pass & gone for a day or two trip along the tracks (rarely used but east to see & navigate. I could write for ages explaining the locations but don’t want to give away my favourite spots to everyone. But I will say this, take a PROPER look at the maps along the Eyre & zoom in & you’ll hopefully see what mean. There are tonnes of places to check out & explore & getaway from everyone. Good luck guys, love watching your videos.

@Sparkysontheloose

3 жыл бұрын

We knew about the places but at the time couldn't justify the constant back and forth of the highway. More the one factor stops us from that. The navara started playing up Not dog friendly $40 fuel return trips, even unhitched. Remote journey with no back up. Plus if we did everything then there would be nothing to go back to. Remember it would take 10 years + to see most of Australia and we got a lot of life left in us haha.

@victorsimone5445

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sparkysontheloose fair call! I forgot about the doggie comfort factor. I commented as I drive the Syd-Perth-Sydney every week. I know the area well. Have read several books from locals who lived there all there lives. I honestly commented do you guys wouldn’t miss out,. That was the frustrating bit for me but you guys also said there wasn’t much to do hence commenting. Love your channel, was not trying to be negative or rude to you. Hope you guys keep the videos coming. Stay safe, happy & healthy✌️