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Poor Penrose forest getting associated with bellangelo murders , which was Milat not the forests & his dead now. No bad things have happened in Penrose. Just saying.
I'm so sorry, didn't mean to offend. When I looked at the map when we entered Penrose Forest, Belangelo is in shot, and being the scaredy cat that I am I did get the heebie-jeebies. As you can see from our video we ended up having a lovely night by the campfire under our canopy as it rained. If you camp off-grid like we like to, you can occasionally get an odd feeling of where you are. I do realise you'd have to be very unlucky with who is around at the time and I hope that isn't us one day. Penrose was lovely and I'd happily go back and camp there again. Cheers Marg
Hi, great video, thank you for sharing your adventures. We would love to know how to make or if you sell the bowl Cosies (think that’s what you called them?) we are after 2 for our van please such an awesome idea 😄
Hi there, I’m actually putting an instruction sheet together and yes I could make you some but by the time, cost of materials & postage I think they would probably be more than people would want to pay. The bowl cosies are great to store between your bowls while traveling and also serving under your bowl when serving a hot meal, plus it’s just nice to have served under your bowls. I am wondering if anyone has found my hidden cosies from Burraga Dam? I might do this occasionally on our road trips as a special treat for those that follow us & go to the places we showcase. Cheers Marg
Camped there quite a few times now, last time got hit with a big thunderstorm, I was just over the hill from where you camped. My understanding is it’s illegal in nsw to collect timber from the side of the road but as long as it’s safe to do so and your on a quiet road I do it.
Timber from the roadside is usually not allowed, although it does depend on the local council. I would check with the closest tourist info, personally I think it’s a great idea 👍
Reducing fuel from fallen branches seems like something that really needs to be considered. Good thinking about checking with tourist info. I might give the council a call to see if they can answer the question.
@@darrenpollett1535 Hi Darren, the brand is copyrighted as Heat Beads - Original BBQ Briquettes 4kg bag from Bunnings but also apparently available from Coles. I’ve also used Hot Shots BBQ Fuel 10kg bag. Cheers Steve
@@begoodjohnny62 Thanks JBG, I quite like that title “Bush Camping Queen”. We thought of you on the weekend, as we burnt a log that had a hole in it. We had a great little volcano going which I think you can see somewhere in the video. Cheers Marg
Such a hard topic at times and can get a bit debatable with some. We always thought State Forests were ok to collect wood from while you picnic or camp, but apparently this depends on which park. I tried to follow this up with State Forests but the documentation offered only seems to indicate a permit if you wish to take firewood away from a State Park - nothing mentions if you camp there and use it for your cooking. Whilst communicating with State Forests I asked the question about public road and the guy said he couldn't give me an answer. I believe public roads are free to collect firewood from the roadside, and as one person commented, it helps clean it up which we totally agree on. Thanks for commenting, I'll have to look into Victoria when we visit next. Cheers Marg
@@gibbosroadtripadventures we do collect from roadsides we're just sneaky with it, be careful there's lots of dobbers out there, remember covid, we watch your clips because there not the usual touristy places where all the ' content creators ' go, keep it up , cheers 👍
@@gibbosroadtripadventures all states forest need to go back to the olds days an help to control bush fires taking falling wood helps the control of bush fires
Hi there, it was incredible and well worth the entertainment of watching it drip and cook. An expensive cut but so worth the show and taste. Cheers Marg
@@alisonshields1892 Hi Alison, not when you have a load of firewood on the front of it! 😄 I wish we were able to have a video each week to share but, unfortunately, we aren’t able to be completely free spirits just yet. We have a couple more years to work for our pennies, then we will soar. Watch out Australia when we can, it’s the dream. 💛
@@alisonshields1892 It’s our favourite card game which can be played by 2 or many. Maybe I should show you how in another road trip adventure but basically you deal cards to each player, starting from 10 cards on the first round and with each following round you deal one less ie 9,8,7 and so on, until you get down to one. When you get one card each, you don’t look at it but instead hold it up to your forehead, facing out to the other players. The aim of the game is to bet on how many tricks you can win out of the round, with consideration to what card has been turned over after the deal. The joker is the highest card, followed by the Jacks of the same colour as the card on the table, then ace, king, queen, 10, 9, etc. You can either try to win or lose the tricks to match your round bet. If you get what you bid, you’ll receive 10 points but the amount of tricks you won. If you bust, more tricks than you bid for, you get no points. If you are under, you get 1 points for each trick you won. We love the game, keeps us awake & alert. Haha
@@gibbosroadtripadventures I have the same disease as you. Too much work and commitments, keep these spots coming as I'm filling up my bucket book. Cheers and thanks 👍
The wood on the side of the road is free and on public lands of which you are sovereign, not to mention you help to clean it up from being a safety issue.
The Coopernook Pub is a gem. Free camp in the yard and a decent feed to boot. Plenty to see and do in the area as well. There is a brilliant lookout on top of North brother mountain too and it is right on the coast above Laureton. Check it out some time Marg and Steve. Got your name now Steve so I can stop calling you Hubby. LOL Cheers Guys. Kind regards, Bruce.
Hi Bruce, we know North Brother very well and love it, we've also been to the lookout which is spectacular. We've actually got a few RU-vid videos that we've done in the area, maybe have a look for them ie. North Haven. Cheers Marg
Hi Jeffrey, I don't actually know how to use Photoshop, I've always tried to capture the images as they are. My night shots are achieved by using a slow shutter on my digital SLR camera on manuel. Thanks for watching our videos, always lovely to hear when people enjoy them. Cheers Marg
Hi Marg and Hubby, Bruinbun well there is a blast from the past. I camped there many times as a teenager back in the 60s, then as an adult in the 70s and 80s. My brother and I used to camp there with our families back in the early 80s. Then we moved to the port Macquarie Region in 86 on to a farm where we bred cattle for many years.. Back in those early days Monahans Bluff was open but that climb up the hill was a little nerve wracking as there was a sheer drop of 150 feet or so down into the river on the left side. You did not want to meet a car coming from the other direction when you were half way up. We used to shoot across the river, from where you were camped on Bruinbun, back in the 60s and 70s. We spent many a night looking up at the stars while laying back in our swags till we went to sleep. There were hardly any satelites back then so if we saw one it was something special. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards, Bruce.
That's great Bruce, so many wonderful experiences in your youth. I love stargazing and places like this are the best to enjoy, far away from the big city lights. We've been down and up some very hairy tracks over the years, but it doesn't seem to stop us from longing for more. Cheers Marg
Hi Guys, Chaffey Dam is a lovely spot, stayed there many times over the years. I was struggling to see where you were camped in relation to the amenities block. Just back down the road about 3 or 4 ks is Woolomin and the general store. They sell just about everything. There is a free camp just down behind the general store too. Just South of Tamworth about 50K on the New England is Wallabadah. Check out the first Fleet Park when you can, it is an interesting place and well worth spending half a day there. Free camp there also. A good tip is never set the van up under or close to a tree. I have seen a large limb take out the cabin on a motor home while parked under a tree for the night, luckily no one was hurt but the motor home was a write off. Glen Riddle Reserve on the north end of Split Rock Dam is a good spot for a tranquil setting too. Plenty of bird life and Wallabies as well as cattle mooching around too. Bingara is a must stay too. There are a couple for you for next time out. Thanks for sharing.
@@brucecliffe6213 Thank YOU Bruce for sharing, what a wealth of camp information. Much appreciated and we’ll keep them in mind for another time, just wish we had endless time. We are conscious of trees and I think we were pretty right with the one we were near. We camped to the left as you entered the campground which wasn’t close to the amenities. We did check out the amenities while we were there and I must say that they were immaculate, I’ve never seen basins as shiny & clean as what was there. Thanks for watching our videos, cheers Marg 😊
@@gibbosroadtripadventures The wife and I had 12 years of caravaning around NSW, VIC and SA before she passed in 2018. We used to get away for a month in April and again October each year so we covered a lot of ground. There is more than enough in Australia for a person to see in one lifetime so don't let the grass grow under your feet. As many a fellow traveller said to me before I retired "It's later than you think". Boy were they right. Cheers and happy travels.
@@brucecliffe6213 Awwww big hug to you Bruce, I'm so sorry for your loss. I absolutely cherish my days with my darling, sharing what we love. I hope some of the places we have and will travel to will make you smile and remember the special times you share with your love. Kindest Regards Marg
Hi My wife and I absolutely love your videos and trips away. Do you have any issues with streaming/using music? I’ve been whacked by facey once already or you don’t bother with it?
Hi guys we are new to it however have been enjoying your channel so much watching lots of videos and yummy camp cooking. You have inspired us to get out there !!
@@KathrynCogillKate thank you, so lovely to hear. With regards to our drone, we’ve had ours for many years now which at the time of purchasing was one of the best (DJI Mavric Pro) but I’m sure there are more improved ones now available. I do wonder how the mini drones go handling windy conditions, especially with what we’ve been experiencing lately. If we were to upgrade, I’d definitely get a separate screen remote, rather than use our mobiles. You may like to have a chat with the guys at Camzilla, located in Roseville NSW Contact Number: 9880 9883, I do think they will be able to advise which drone might suit your needs. Cheers Marg
@@LorettaTaylor-o7b hi Loretta, on the video there was a QR code you can scan with your mobile. Also if you Google Gibbo’s Road Trip Adventures, click on the Payhip website to find where you can download both volumes. You can also find us on instagram where you can scan the QR code there too. Cheers Marg
Hi, just discovered you Gibbos only this week. The floating ring, where did you buy from or is it a towing donut?? Thanks, great to have come across a couple we can relate too
@@sampanopoulos57 hi, we’ve had them for a while but I believe we bought them from BCF as twin pack. Steve has seen something similar from Bunnings. Thanks for watching & stopping by to say hi. Cheers Marg
Hi John, it's Marg here, I bought Steve the BBQ for his 50th. It's a Galleymate Marine BBQ on a slideout tray, which we turn the other way when it's outside the storage compartment. Hope this helps. Cheers Marg
I thought this episode was so lovely & chilled. Loved you guys visiting Jurien Bay Sandy Cape, we had that little spot down by the beach where you had a swam with some amazing little chambers below the point. Looking forward to next week. Cheers Marg
@@PG-ig4wv Hi there! We’ve got 2 x 120 Amp batteries & victron DC-DC charger, a 200Amp solar panel and have a 1500 watt inverter. We also have a portable 150watt solar panel for an extra boost or when parked in the shade. We mainly do our cooking with gas or the camp oven and really only use the inverter minimally. So far we’ve never drained our power too much but in saying that we don’t have an air conditioner or microwave and haven’t used it for an Airfryer, so I’m not sure how much they would all drain from your power. What we have works for us. Look at what you would like the power for, ie air fryer, and check what the wattage requirement they are. With our 1500 watts we are restricted to basic appliances like my NutriBullet & rice cooker. Cheers Marg
@@ngurrubeckett-li7xx Hi - I’m assuming you are talking about the Pro-Q Flatdog Portable BBQ from BBQ’s Galore which folds flat for traveling. We love it! Cheers Marg
For the record we did this for 10 years from the late 80's and into the late 90's, our best friends had a home in Sofala and others owned the property that was situated on Razorback, the boys and girls always enjoyed camping with the ladies going back into Sofala for showers each day. We camped on the high side on the opposite side of the cause way past Razorback Mountain turnoff, we would shoot only feral animals including the toughest feral cat I have yet to encounter, my mate shot used my shoulder as a rest and placed the shot through its ribs, once hit, ie. we heard the thud, it still ran at full pace for 30 - 40 meters up a gully before hitting the preverbal wall, we turned it over and its growl scared both of us, it was his last great act of defiance and earnt a mercy full passing. We also swam (one hot October weekend), caught trout in that crystal clear water, others would spend their evenings spotlighting the various nocturnal animals and plugging those pesky bunnies once the sun went down and as to be expected everyone enjoyed the camp fire, alcohol along with the humor.
@@SevieBallesterous what a lovely trip down memory lane, thank you so much for sharing. How’s your ears after having your shoulder as the mount? Cheers Marg
@@joshuacox26 hi Joshua, does that apply to camping & cooking over a fire? I’ll have to look into getting us a permit, we always thought that State Parks were good but understand that National Parks you aren’t permitted.
Hi Josh, just letting you know that I did followed this up with landadministration@fcnsw.com.au and you are correct. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, I always thought it was ok in a State Park but it was confirmed that you do need a permit. It does seem unfortunate though, as you would think that with global warming by removing the dead wood/fuel from the forest it would assist reducing the risk from bush fires. Cheers Marg
@@janetjohnson5521 that’s fantastic Janet, thank you, if fellow campers are keen for more recipes I’m happy to share. Camp cooking for us is all part of the outdoor adventure & keeps us entertained, also well feed. 🤣🔥
@@jasonbarnes5605 thank you for your positive response Jason, truly appreciate it. The meal prep and cooking of old & new recipes is all part of our outdoors/camping fun. Cheers Marg 🔥
