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I'm surprised you made it that fsr up the dune in slip 9!!!

every video of outback is flooded--- the place should look like a rainforest

location plz wish to go and have a look

I rode this a few days ago. We stopped at the same place for lunch. Food is ok but definitely not amazing. Great vibe though. Those trucks are insane and really come at you quick. While 4wds and bikes slow down, trucks give no f’s. I went down the side too and that is definitely not compact dirt. I thought I was going to come off. They’ve really cleaned up the tracks along here. Great for driving but I loved the challenge when it was rougher with pot holes, imperfections and a mix of dirt, rocks, mud and sand. Kept you alert and made it exciting. It’s basically a road now. Plenty of challenging side single runs but they can quickly get you in trouble on an adventure bike. Definitely always stick to the left and really slow down on the corners or it could be good night.

Looks like an awesome ride!

Finally got the chance to check these out, mate what an epic journey, that bloody mud would've put me off big time!! Great run indeed!

Great video mate, you also missed the mine about a Kay before the crossing,you can walk straight in, it’s a beauty.

I camped at Blackfellows Hand Cave many times in the 80's and 90's beautiful place then haven't been there since dont know if it is as untouched as it was then also camped at Newnes at time also very interesting

top ride Guys , Mines, incredible rock formations, Bathurst race track and running out of petrol what a great couple of days you've had

Man the rockwalls and scenery at 1:30 was amazing. Bloody hell Mark gotta add this to the list too now

Fun was had and sites were seen. Mission accomplished!

Lover more details of where you went looks awesome

Great video!

Great ride! That fence must be new at the lookout.

Top stuff, thanks for sharing.

I just did Gloucester to Scone via Curricabark Rd yesterday. It goes through Woko NP and that's one hell of a scenic road.

Great ride with good company,just imagine if a rottweiler had been sitting there when your face was on the glass looking through the window😁,looking forward to part two👍.

Nice ride on the open road, perfect for bikes 👍

that was an awesome days ride! Just the most spectacular views Mark and Brendo!

Crackn vid Mark well done mate

What a great day! Listen to the "Witches Broomstick" purr.

Hey Mark, great videos, I’m the guy you met at Flat Rock on Saturday. Can’t wait to see your next upload. Oh yeah as mentioned by channels are Lugepunk (all my luging vids) and Philbo’s Adventures my newer vids. You’re a great guy in person!

WOW !!! plenty of comments on that one ..... personally I would never ride that fast either in the Watagans nor on Murrays run .... the Watagans has many cyclists, walkers and 4wd 'ers, as well as pedestrians, & Murrays Run animals as well as the logging trucks, unless your video was sped up I am sorry I reckon you were riding to fast for that area ... I have ridden there many times ....never at a great speed ...... it's a great area in which we live ....

Took your advice Mark and took Niangala Rd, Weabonga Rd right through to Bendemeer last week on the first day of a 4 day trip. Awesome ride and scenery, cheers mate👍

Mate, it all depends where the Gortex is in the jacket and if the outer shell is waterproof and if water is getting inside through other means (eg, down the back of your neck). I have a Triumph branded Adv jacket purchased in 2013, the outer shell is waterproof, one day when travelling in Tasmania in 2020 just before the pandemic hit, it bucketed down rain the whole day but I was dry as on the inside. More recently, I purchased a Revit Vertical GTX Jacket (4 seasons), I just had to have a waterproof outer shell (Gortex) and again, it has proved to definitely keep me dry as on the inside. IMO, waterproof removeable inner liners are a waste of effort, time and just aren't up to the task - when it stops raining and you want to remove the inner lining because it's 32 degrees but the outer jacket is soaked, come-on man, it's just BS. On the more budget friendly side, my partner has a Dririder Adv jacket with a removable thermal liner but non-removal waterproof liner and it works perfectly and it's not Gortex. Not sure if being out on the bike for 30 minutes in the rain is a true test of waterproof. From my experiences, you really need to be out in the rain for several hours to determine just how good waterproof the gear truly is, either a jacket of itself or the rain jacket you put over your jacket.

Nothing is waterproof if been drenched at speed for long enough, had to do a full day must do riding in torrential non stop rain for 7 hours straight just to catch my ferry crossing for home a couple of years ago. Completely soaked thru every layer including the waterproof layers and it didn't matter one little bit what the waterproof layer was, hell even the top inside of my helmet was completely soaked thru, mine you the west coast of the south island of New Zealand has a very well deserved reputation when it comes to heavy rain fall amounts.

I ride with Klim Badlands- never had a problem BUT like all gortex M/C gear every time it is cleaned- in my case professionally as my machine is too small- I also have the suit reproofed - You mentioned using a dryer- I have been told that this is a NO NO - should be air dried- Just a few thoughts. PS Since I purchased my Klim the new price is now astronomical in comparison to the Alpinestar or the like products. Cheers Grant

Should’ve bought the quality Rukka gear: now you’ll have to buy twice.

I wouldn't put it in the drier. They tell you, in the instructions, not to do that. It would likely void any warranty. That jacket looks like a Ketchum. I just bought one of those the other day. I hope mine doesn't leak.

Bit sad mate I have a Klim Gortex Jacket and it is great in wet weather Like you I bought it the same reason.

Great video. I hope to one day be skilled enough to take on this type of adventure.

you were riding in a light shower, in the NT you were in a major storm so there is a difference. I dont think your test went well to prove a point

I honestly believe what I've experienced, and also heard, many times - nothing is waterproof if you ride through heavy rain for long enough! I think the fact that you were even slightly wet on this experiment just means that if you'd ridden another hour you would have been soaked. I bought a Dri Rider ADV jacket about 5 years ago and it is just about as good as my friend's KLIM, but if I face heavy rain I'll throw an overjacket on.

Great video bud, I've always been hesitant to spend big on ADV jackets in fear they may under-deliver. I think the best way to deal with heavy rain like we're having now is the over-suit rain coats. They proved themselves when we headed south to the Bridal on day 1. My Komine gear has been brilliant the last few years but I'm now looking at something else, something rain resistant but will still have that added wet weather protection over the top.

Main issue with Gortex is it doesn't breathe well. Darwin is very hot /humid. Could the water have been sweat/perspiration rather than the rain getting through?.

Not sure if I heard correctly - but I believe the correct / best way to not get water in gloves and up sleeves is to have long gloves under your sleeve and tighten down. Normally the angle of your wrist to hand is sloping down - so water runs over glove. I have Klim Carlsbad jacket and Mosko Basilik pants - both waterproof - unless any ingress gaps (neck or up sleeves or up under waist). If you TechWash (NikNak) IF dirty and then usually put in gentle / low warm dryer to reactive the DWD water proof on the outer fabric. I agree the Gortex layer should not leak

I have been wearing an Alpinestars "Tech Touring" Gore Tex jacket for the past few years, similarly priced to yours, and I am happy to say it has been faultless throughout numerous wet weather rides. One ride in particular with torrential rain from Armidale through Dorrigo and down to South West Rocks it certainly proved its worth. (the jacket has never been washed and dried, just wiped over to remove bugs etc a few times)

Scott rain jacket , can’t go wrong

I thought I would stop being a tight arse and buy a Klim adventure suit, went to the shop tried it on, and then my tights arse thoughts came back nah I can’t justify dropping $2000 on jacket and pants with not great protection,

Great video! Never used Gopro's. I got scared off by all the horror stories. Used Drifts but then Osmo Action 1 and 3, never had a problem over the last 4 years. Great cameras.

Top stuff, most enjoyable. Thanks for sharing, cheers.

What a good ride Mark! I really enjoyed the the tracks and narration, what a way to to ditch the go pro, I felt the frustration mate

It’s always weird (but also kind of cool) to see my local roads from someone else’s perspective. The BMW safari just came through here the other day too!

Thank you for sharing, some beautiful country. How's the DJI camera going? My 1st time watching your content I love doing back roads / forestry roads, perhaps not quite the return trip through the creeks however nice I'm riding the road based F750GS. If ever you are around Coffs Harbour I can take you though some beautiful forestry roads. I also have a Mini 3 pro and have some nice footage up through Kempsey to Armidale on the old road and through Old Grafton / Old Glen Innes Rd through Dalmorton.

Great little ride this one Mark had a good laugh riding amongst the cows, views at 18:00 Awesome!. Audio and narration on point, see ya Gopro

Stoney Ck rd is an awesome run! And only 45mins from where I live! 😊

Great vid mate, awesome ride, you got the last of the good weather!!

That’s what it’s all about just exploring dirt roads not sure where it will take you, that’s why I just sold my Harley and brought a BMWGS 1300

RIP GoPro ...

Another great adventure Mark, love it 👍👍