Remote Expedition in Tasmania Leads to a Huge Discovery 

Well Rob, now your name will be recorded in history books as the man who verified and correctly identified Christmas Rock and it's undeniable location in 2023. Congratulations for a job well done. 🎄

Us not so mobile Tasmanians owe you a great debt for taking us places we can only dream of. You make a lovely family.

100%, you are a national treasure Mr Rob Parsons... Thankyou so much for all you do.... 🙏👍🧑‍🎄 . From a greatful 🇦🇺.

Thank you Rob for another amazing adventure. Showing us how to respect and value our heritage and environment. I sincerely hope parks and wildlife support you.

What a awesome discovery Rob, you deserve much praise for your hard work. Parks and wildlife should be thanking you big time. I thoroughly enjoyed your video as always, thanks Rob 👍.

Thanks again Rob for sharing this adventure with us. It’s greatly appreciated. Your research and use of modern technology with Lidar is amazing. I get to see and experience the elements of your adventures. It’s amazing that you can pick out a hut site in that dense country. You are also right about the care of the area by Aboriginal peoples. Vote Rob Parsons 1 for Tasmania!

Robbie, your production values are over the top! I think you are a legit film maker who enjoys a bit of sniping here and there!

Being from the UK, I feel that I now know more than ever what Tasmania is like, I know there are towns and cities, the countryside is what I enjoy being in, the feeling of freedom, Rob is so passionate with everything why would anyone want to stop his story telling of history of your fantastic country, its promotional, now retired and worked with a lot of clowns, if its not there suggestion it wrong, if they think your doing a better job than them your name will be put down and any slight mistake will be blown out of all proportion (Parks and Wildlife) That's life as they say. Please never give in to idiots just find a better way, if you can improve the system for others, you've done your job. All the Best for Christmas and the new year, positive thoughts for next year

Merry Christmas Rob and family! What you and Levi have done has opened the eyes of people all over the world to your beautiful country. The Parks and Wildlife can stick it where the sun don’t shine. Beautiful places belong to us all not to the petty Lincoln pushers that will never do a worth while thing in their life. Keep on doing what you do!

Congratulations Rob. That’s a great achievement. As an old west coaster, your travels through the bush takes me back to my youth. 83 now so my bushwalking days are long gone but watching you is heart warming. Merry Xmas to you and your family and may the new year bring many more happy times both at home and out with the jays.😊 Regards Dave.

I am certain you are holding history right there in your hands. What an unbelievable find. Parks should be paying you to do this. There is no way the average person would ever get to see this. Merry Xmas Rob.

Glad you put the stoneware ginger beer bottle back.This shows a real responsibility to history.Great journey Rob.

I'm going to teach my grandchildren all about the great modern explorer "Rob Parsons" is what I am going to do! Thank you for your sheer determination and guts. Love your work. Sod the "authorities". All respect to you and congratulations to you and your wife. ❤

Awesome Rob, you must feel so proud of your achievement. Doing your own work investigating the true location of Christmas Rock, well done.

A double banger - two finds in one film, congratulations Rob. So bloody interesting this stuff. Merry Christmas to the Parsons family 👨‍👩‍👦🎄🎉

One to re-write the papers and maps that are out there Rob, whilst documenting the colonial history of Tasmania and having it free for everyone to watch.

Excellent video! You go where 999 out of 1000 don’t , won’t, or can’t go. What a way to showcase you beautiful country. Having worked with Federal agencies in the USA for most of my life everything you say they are doing to you rings true. Love all of your content for many reasons. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Congrats to you and your wife on the birth of your son.

Tourism Tasmania, Please, This man is recording & documenting the state's history, . All the best too you & your darlins Rob.. 😂😅

Awesome video as usual, Rob. Your appreciation for what you do is palpable. I truly hope you and P&W come to some sort of agreement. It is inconceivable that this type of video wouldn't get people inspired and excited ahout history, being out in nature and discovering new things. Seasons greetings and best wishes for 2024 mate.

This adventure was absolutely incredible. The scenery, commentary, and history.. Stellar!

Thanks so much Rob, that was awesome. Wish I was 30 years younger. Keep up the great work, you are the best ambassador Parks and Wildlife could have, they’re fools.

Gently placing the Old Cracked Bottle right where you discovered it was BEAUTIFUL. You sir are a treasure. ❤👏👏👏

Brilliant. Frenchman's has been on the list for years, two small kids... I'll get there in the coming decade and look forward to seeing it for real. In the meantime your adventure just makes me want to visit more. Thanks Rob, be sure to send Parks a bill for marketing such a wonderful place.

Always a pleasure to watch your films Rob. And thank you too 👍

Almost unbelievable , To challenge that sort of bush takes a special bread . My hat off to you Rob . You are a winner 👍

Great stuff Rob. Thanks for not letting Parks stop you from sharing with the rest of us. Great also to see you using a hammock. I’ve often watched your videos (and Levi’s) and wondered why you didn’t use a hammock. I used one on a 7 day trip in Wyoming last year and I’ve slept in it at home ever since - even sold my bed 🤣 keep up the great work. You’re creating a legacy for Scout Your cramps may be due to electrolyte imbalance Finally loved the shots where the camera seemed to be moving as your were walking away or alongside it. Would be interested to know how you did those on a solo trip!

That was fantastic Rob what a find a great landmark slap bang in the middle of nowhere thanks for taking us along with you and may you and your Family have a very Merry Christmas and a safe ,happy and prosperous New Year.

Thanks for your incredible videos Rob. I was born and raised in Tassie, but I never got to see as much of our incredible state as I wanted to. Your videos have inspired me to start bushwalking, and to appreciate how rich Tassies history is. You have been an incredibke inspiration to my own journey in re-discovering Tassies history for myself, and I have acually decided to try to make the history of our precious state into a career. Thanks so much from all the people you inspire everyday, and thanks for helping me find my passion.

Absolute banger of a video, I absolutely love you're filming, editing and music choices. This looks amazing, please keep these up. Rob. And let us know when you're going to partner back up with Levi and go on another adventure with them. I absolutely love it when you guys partner up.

Absolutely stunning .. With passion comes amazing quality. And that's what these videos are. Awesome stuff once again rob.

A true modern explorer and archaeologist. Thanks for all your amazing efforts. Shame on Tassie Parks!!! ❤

On ya Rob. I hope your discovery gives you some gravitas and authority in your battles with the powers to be. Perhaps you could charge them for the location of your historic find.

Fabulous film making Rob. I've learnt so much about Tasmania and it's amazing topography and nature from watching your adventures; not to mention the history which is fascinating. I'm an outdoorsy person but that brushwood must be a nightmare at times 😂 Have a great Christmas all of you 🥰 Well done from Somerset England 🇬🇧

Waking up on Christmas Eve Day to a Rob Parsons film...who could ever ask for anything more. Shame on you Tassie Gov for trying to stop him. You should be ashamed of yourselves, I know I am for you.

Rob Parsons, You are the quintessential Tasmanian Legend

G'day Rob. I pray the little man is half the fine gentleman you are. Surely another asset to society. Love the above quality cinematic productions you create. Bringing the beauty of Tasmania to my living room is a treasure for me. Thank you Sir. 🎉🥳 Happy New Year to you, your family, friend and viewers 🎉🥳

How did I miss this upload 2 months ago. As an Aussie I appreciate everything you do and teach us about our history. P&W should be ashamed IMHO. 💜 from W🇦🇺

In South Africa, we don't have the online tools you have, I loved this research and vid. Almost nothing is online for research in South Africa. I had to use books to find certain routes of the old settlers in my area outside Durban. It is invigorating when your research ends up providing the goods. LOVED THAT MAN!

The mudlarks in England reckon those brown jars are ginger beer jars. maybe they had something else in it though, repurposed, kero maybe. Christmas rock is very beautiful. Epic journey. Congratulations on your marriage and your beautiful boy. So happy for you. Cook and other early explorers were amazed by Australia, they said it looked like parkland of some rich estate. That was the aboriginal terraforming with fire. There are sketches and paintings done of it. The Eucalyptus tree actively uses fire, there are some great studies now on how they use it and so many Aussie plants are adapted to fire, even the big raptors pick up sticks with embers and drop them in the grass, then they pick off the scurrying creatures.

Epic man. Glad to see you back up in the Frenchmans area. Stuff Parks Tas, what you're doing is way more important than any petty vendetta they might be holding. Re: cramps. I get the same. Consider this another vote for Magnesium, it's helped me heaps. Also, not sure how much you sweat when hiking, but if you do sweat a fair bit, electrolytes will help heaps. Can get sachets to carry on the trail real cheap, I actually dont leave home for a hike without them. Merry Christmas mate!

A National hero.

Thank you Rob!! These adventures through history are my favourite from you ❤

Love that hike theme song. Singer has an enchanting voice!!

WOW that was a AWESOME video, ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. i've said it once, and i'll say it again... YOU SIR are a BLOODY LEGEND 😊 I love you attitude to you know who, keep up the GREAT WORK. Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉 THANKYOU for all the trouble you go to, throughout the year and the Great video's 👍 Cheers Rob and Shelly

A win win solution would be for parks to employ you. Imagine if they got you to make safety or educational videos showcasing Tasmanian wilderness. Congratulations too on the family front.

You are our modern day explorer! We live through you! Thank You!

Awesome research and execution mate that ginger beer flask was awesome confirmation no other reason that’d be there. Bring on 24 now 👌🏼

Here's hoping future charts will be updated to show correct lat / lon locations. Great job Rob ^5 !

I agree with others that national parks should be supporting people like you. I'd also like to congratulate you and your beautiful wife on your new chapter in life ! I hope you keep up ur efforts despite what nàtional parks try to pull on u .. merry Xmas and see u next year

Merry Christmas mate,thanks again for the amazing entertainment.🙏

An honest, if young-in-cheek dig at Parks and Wildlife.. a great episode.. keep them coming

Absolutely AMAZING video!!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us all. Really enjoyed this one.

Well done Rob. Really enjoy you videos. 😊

Thank you Rob for all the amazing adventures you take us on. Your dedication to the research and history is practically unrivalled. Keep on keeping on, we anxiously wait for your next adventure. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dude is Indiana Jones....."this belongs in a museum " 😂❤ merry Christmas from Ohio.

You are an amazing young man, Rob and your perfect little family is gorgeous! I can't even tell you how much I adore all your travel videos! Thank you for taking us along on your incredible adventures! I'm a new binge-watcher! lol 😃💛

Tenacity is the one word that describes you. Keep it up and don't stop fighting for what you want.

Great adventure Rob now enjoy your Xmas... thanks for the watch

Absolutely incredible movie to watch on Christmas morning!

No guts ,no glory well done!!! Glad I got to go along. Wild Wonderful WVa here!!!

Merry Christmas to you and your family Rob 🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄🎄🥰 can’t wait for this one !!

I just love your videos Rob all the way from Bethpage TN USA

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT LAST SHOT YOU FILMED WAS SICK ROB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a great video. I enjoy seeing our country and the places I have never seen. Keep going with these wonderful videos.

Champion!!! Great job brother…you got ripper bush skills and what I particularly like is your honesty…thanks for sharing and all your efforts 🙏👍💪-Dazstone

Wow this is epic,you need magnesium,man you are one tough dude,between you and Levi,this older Tasmanian is getting to see parts of our amazing country,I'm too old and my health keeps me grounded,so thanks for putting in the hard yards it's wonderful,merry Christmas to you and yours have a great new year,looking forward to the next one.❤🎉

Thank you Mr Rob dude ....i mean mate,i have immense pleasure looking at those Tasmanian videos whith your craZy friend finding the gold in awesome places. From Quebec Canada Happy Holidays to all ya bunch down under.🍀

The amount of effort and energy you put into your videos is above and beyond. The history you share is great the research you do then getting out there to find the proof is admirable. Keep up the work

So glad you were able to find it this trip, Rob.

Rob Awesome and epic at the same time You the man ,thanks for taking us along,Congratulations on your new addition to the family and Merry Christmas to you and your family

Hope there wasn't any bleakest, looked like tough going mate. Thanks muchly for taking us there 😍

Good job Rob! You are right about answering those questions in the back of mind! Less is more when it comes to that stuff!! Gotta sleep 😊. Quite excellent sleuthing..you got a great thing going with such beautiful landscape and much history to be told. It's a great idea to find what is still there and solidify the story for future reference. Ps. Congratulations on a fine looking boy! You are right he has bright eyes and full of Joy! You two are going to have so much fun trompin around. Blessings and Merry Christmas to you and yours...

I’ve walked French’s a few times. It’s one of my favs. Yeah I walked it before all the track work on the Loddons to and after. It’s made it relatively easy now with the bottom track work. I sorta understand the hard going getting through the tea trees, then button grass where it’s lower but with big holes between clumps and the Jack jumpers on the higher ones need to watch yourself. It’s a sorta clumsy dance getting through. Anyway, I didn’t know this history. Perked my interest as I love this area of Tassie and not many go out this way. Especially the route you went. Thanks for sharing, was a great reminder for me of a countryside I see little of these days. Have moved to Qld now so can’t really pop out for a couple of days in Tassie wilderness.

Most Exellent Video Bro ! Keep It Going 😎

Brilliant as always and thanks for the adventure Rob! -Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿

Absolutely Sensational Rob, like many before me Thankyou for sharing parts of your remarkable life again.

Awesome job Rob, well done again All your research and finally finding the rock was fantastic to watch

Brilliant Rob keep it going whilst ever you can

Hi Rob, Erin and Scout!

This was just epic, big thanks for sharing this adventure! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

Yes please keep the adventure going. Massive congratulations to you Rob. Heartfelt thanks for being you, doing what you do and documenting it. I'm sure the time will come when the value in your endeavours will be recognised by a wider audience which will include certain government departments

Bloody amazing. You deserve all the accolades, when it comes with tenacity, and endurance, when seeking out lost, and rarely visited places. It is explorer's like you, that put your country on the map, so that others may walk in your footsteps.

Bloody brilliant! First class! 🌟

Either salt or magnesium deficiency causes leg cramps. If you ghave been sweating a lot, probably salt, but I take magnesium at night.

Excellent video mate. Respectfully done. Cheers for posting up. Happy Christmas & New Year Rob 🥳🎉

Truly beautiful and amazing country you live in. Thanks for sharing

Great premier. Glad I tuned it.

Bloody awesome watch 🎉🎉 love those sweeping side on shots, so good man

You’re spontaneity yet precise research mixed with footage desirable to those interested in landscape, topography, history, interpersonal experience and the landscape you so beautifully scale your way across. Thank goodness for the internet to inspire those to dare to dream. Hey, I’m moving to Tasmania. I don’t know you but the internet is a weird place. You’re the best.

Great adventuring! Thanks for letting us tag along. Yes, keep adventuring!!!

Im so FREAKING happy to see this post!!!!!

Wow what a beautiful trek if a really frightful bush. Thanks!

What a great adventure you took us through some wild country. Here in the US we had a Ron Parson’s type by the name of Daniel Boon. He was asked if he was ever lost and he said no, only confused at times. Keep the Adventure Going for us please - so love the historical nature of what you and Levi do.

Merry Christmas Rob and Thankyou for all the adventures during 2023 🥾 🌲 ⛺️

Stunning Rob. Thank you.

Seasons Greetings Rob to you, Erin & Scout from the Guy in Queensland who gifted you the set of HWC Tramps & LWC Skylines recently. Greatly enjoyed your scrub bashing trip and glad of your success in finally finding Christmas Rock. The late Leo Luckman would be proud of you . Hang in there with all the Crap PWS are dishing out and keep doing what we all enjoy watching.😁

Rob you are phenomenal, bringing our history alive and to our screens, the intro couldn't be any more perfect, thank you so much for the efforts you go to, we appreciate you ❤

Thank you, Rob, for letting me feel like I am searching with you. You have achieved so much, well done, you deserve all the accolades you get. 👏 😊

Your adventures give me goosebumps. Well done on finding Christmas Rock!

I love your passion for history!