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Simple Living, Big Adventures
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Registrace 15. 06. 2018
We're Hamilton and Caroline, midlifers who decided to say goodbye to city life in search of a simpler life in the countryside and adventure. If you love the outdoors, we invite you to join us as we raise our animals, grow our own food, and explore the world on our hiking and camping adventures. There's no time like the present to do epic shit!
Hey there, welcome to our channel!
We're Hamilton and Caroline, two midlifers who love the outdoors. Our channel is all about our travels and hiking adventures, as well as our simple homesteading lifestyle. We would love you to tag along on our explorations of this beautiful planet - if that's you, hit the subscribe button and ring the bell.
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The Great South West Walk (GSWW) - Portland to Nelson
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What a hike! We thought this would be a walk in the park, but it turned out to be more challenging than we imagined! We met a few unsavoury critters along the way! Part 1 of our 7-day hike from Portland to Nelson. The GSWW is a 250km circular walk through numerous National parks in Victoria, Australia. Initially, we planned to complete the entire hike over 14 days but due to circumstances, this...
Will We Find Rock Art in the Grampians?
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While most people know the mountain range in Victoria as the Grampians, Aboriginal people have always known this place as Gariwerd. Gariwerd is a special place, a place central to the dreaming of Aboriginal people. Gariwerd is a very spiritual place for Aboriginal people and this is evidenced by the fact that Gariwerd contains 90% of the rock art sites in Victoria. Join us as we explore two of ...
Mountains and Huts - Victorian High Country
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Our Victorian High Country road trip took us into the mountains in search of iconic huts. We visited two huts, both built as film sets - The Silver Brumby Hut and Craig's Hut. With so much more to see, we'll definitely be back! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/augustine/morning-delight License code: VEDYY9XYY9FCXJ3H Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/broc...
We're heading out on a new thru-hiking adventure!
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A preview of our upcoming Great Southwest Walk, a 250-kilometre, 14-day hike through Victoria, Australia's national parks, alongside the Glenelg river and rugged coastline of Discovery Bay. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/so-say-we-all License code: KUNZWGINYZGO1AQ8
Wild Swimming, Waterfalls - Victorian High Country
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In November 2021 we took our first camping trip to Victora's Alpine region. It did not disappoint. This episode focuses on the beautiful waterfalls in Mount Buffalo National Park, Victoria, Australia. Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress License code: PZQ6KFGXOKBLWHKF Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/sere...
Our Road Trip to the High Country in Victoria, Australia
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In November 2021 we took our first camping trip to Victora's Alpine region. It did not disappoint. Crystal clear waters, beautiful mountains, quaint huts, wildlife and spectacular waterfalls were just some of the highlights of our trip. Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/konstantin-garbuzyuk/sundown License code: KHNHSHNC6OMOVJB3 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)...
Channel Trailer
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Welcome to our channel! We're Hamilton and Caroline, two midlifers who love the outdoors. Our channel is all about our travel and hiking adventures, as well as our simple homesteading lifestyle. We would love you to tag along on our explorations of this beautiful planet - if that's you, just hit the subscribe button and ring the bell.
Summiting Cradle Mountain - Can We Do It??
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Tasmania's Cradle Mountain offers hikers spectacular variety. Moving from grasslands to forested areas with beautiful waterfalls, the climb upward takes you past glacial lakes and offers spectacular views. The mountain itself rises up into the sky in rocky formations and offers a challenging climb for adventurers.
18 Days Road Tripping Tasmania Part 5 - Climbing A Nut??
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18 glorious days discovering Tasmania. We explored the north and west coasts and climbed the Nut in search of Moon Birds.
18 Days Road Tripping Tasmania Part 4 - Bruny Island To Queenstown
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A short ferry ride from Kettering took us to Bruny Island - a beautiful part of Tasmania that was perfect for us as we love nature and food. From there, we returned to the mainland and explored Mt Field and parts of western Tasmania. To follow more of our adventures, please subscribe to our channel. You can follow us on Instagram too: carolinehemingway.creative hami...
Hiking To Cape Raoul, Tasmania
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A beautiful 14 km return hike along some of the tallest sea cliffs in Australia, Cape Raoul is a daunting promontory jutting south from the Tasman Peninsula. The walk begins through Eucalypt forests then descends to spectacular dolomite cliffs that drop into the sea below. To follow more of our adventures please subscribe to our channel. You can follow us on Instagram too: hamilto...
18 Days Road Tripping Tasmania Part 3 - A Little Bit Of History
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We are heading to the Abel Tasman National Park - iconic for the Port Arthur Historic Site and incredible hikes along the rugged coastline. For more adventures like and subscribe to our channel. Follow our lives on Instagram: hamiltonhemingway carolinehemingway.creative Music: Song: Wander - Emmit Fenn Song: Lament - Devon Church Song: Arc North - Symphony (feat. D...
18 Days Road Tripping Tasmania Part 2 - Blowholes, Beaches & Bunnies
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The beautiful beaches at the Bay of Fires enchanted us and as we made our way down to Freycinet National Park, we soaked up everything this beautiful place has to offer. For more of our lives, follow us on: hamiltonhemingway carolinehemingway.creative
18 Days Road Tripping Tasmania - Devonport to Bay of Fires - Part 1
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18 beautiful days exploring the beaches, forests and hikes in Tasmania. Join us as we head from Devonport to the Bay of Fires.
The Great Ocean Walk, Victoria, Australia
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The Great Ocean Walk, Victoria, Australia
OUR HIKES INVOLVING A VOLCANO AND A FOREST
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OUR HIKES INVOLVING A VOLCANO AND A FOREST
Celebrating our Anniversary on the Boronia Peak Trail
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Celebrating our Anniversary on the Boronia Peak Trail
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Winter Hiking and Camping
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Winter Hiking and Camping
We found snow at the top of Mt William, Grampians National Park
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We found snow at the top of Mt William, Grampians National Park
Good on you for doing this but all this walking on ground you could drive? There are so many other better places to walk.
Yes, we easily could have driven parts of this hike and there are better hikes than this one, but we love the simpler trails as much as the challenging and awe-inspiring ones. We have road-tripped parts of Tassie and loved it, but for us, walking with everything we need gives us a sense of accomplishment at the end that is somehow different to driving to places. We guess that may seem odd to some people, but it's liberating for us. We do appreciate your point of view. 😊
Would May be too cold?
Yeah May would be pretty cold - we even had some cold nights in December - there may also be the possibility of snow and definitely frost in the central highlands near the Great Lakes and Miena. Average temperature would probably range between 0 and 10 degrees in the morning up to about 16 degrees. We don't know anyone who has walked it at this time of year so this is all guesswork. If you're staying mostly in accommodation it shouldn't be a problem. Make sure you take thermal layers and a good jacket and also if your'e camping a warm enough sleeping bag. Good luck and enjoy it!!
How was the accommodation? How much tenting compared to town accommodation.
Most of the time we slept in our tent because there are stretches where you don't pass through towns for a few days but then there's also the opportunity to stay in accommodation. We stayed at the hotel in Railton, Sheffield would have accommodation and maybe Brucknell - we also didn't do the exact route because of fires and we went into Deloraine to resupply so we camped there but that's also another opportunity to stay in accommodation. Other places you could stay in accommodation would be at Miena, Ouse, New Norfolk, and Geeveston - really depends on your budget and how much comfort you are looking for.
Very enjoyable video and well done!. My wife and I bikepacked the trail in March 2022. It seems most people tackle it north to south as you did. I'm not sure which direction is easier, if at all but bikepacking it south to north was very challenging in sections! To bikepackers here thinking of riding it, my advice- be at least moderately physically fit. Don't do what my wife did and think she could get fit for it on the trail as it's very challenging in sections! Secondly, this goes without saying with any adventure - be prepared with plenty of water! Even in the 1st-2nd week of March, we had some seriously hot, dry days. In the remote areas of the central highlands, some of the trail signs (ie red and yellow triangles) were easy to miss and you could easily find yourself having to back track using up more time/daylight.
Thank you and well done on completing it on your bikes - huge respect for you. Thanks for the great advice about water - we also found it scarce in certain areas and the days can be very hot depending on when you hike.
Hello! I have watched this video many times 🤣 planning to complete the trail next year, do you have anything you would tell someone preparing to complete? Also how did you go with navigating the trail from the guide, any issues? 😁
Hi, and thanks for the comment. Firstly I need to say that we did deviate every now and again from the actual trail for various reasons (such as hunters on farmlands, access disputes between the trail organisers and farmers, bushfires, and the need to get food). However, the parts of the trail we did stick to, were relatively easy to navigate - we did "lose" our way a couple of times but asked for help when we could, or used Maps.me to get us back on track. Crossing the Mersey River will be fine if there isn't too much rain (we did it in December and it was low enough, but if you go in the wet season you may need to take the detour). We got a key for gates from the trail association but the locks we tried were so rusty that we ended up climbing over the gate anyway, so I wouldn't say it's a necessity if you are walking (different if on horseback or bicycle.) We did see a couple of Tiger snakes along the way, so keep your eyes open for them ( maybe buy a pair of snake gaiters just to be safe). There are plenty of little towns to stock up food along the way, but be aware that it is fairly pricey as they have no competition. We ate some dehydrated meals (Outdoor Gourmet Company have a great selection and double portions that are reasonably priced if you buy them online through Snowys Outdoors.). Make sure to have clothing layers as we had some really cold nights, even in December. Obviously, access to showers is few and far between (another reason we detoured into towns) but there are some lovely lakes and rivers that we waded into, to have a quick dip when we could. Make sure to fill out the registration book and check in each day on the app as this was how we were kept in the loop about what areas were under fire risk and which sections of the trail were closed. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time - it was an amazing trip and we loved it.
Buen Camino Pilgrim !!! ULTREIA Looks Like A "Pretty Cool" Hike
Thank you - It certainly was - four seasons in one day at times :)
Very well documented & very informative, also the fact that you developed your own path/stages. This video comes very timely as we are about to embark on Camino Frances from Astorga, and coming from a tropic country like Indonesia the transition spring weather could be seen as a bit of too cold. Thanks again.
So glad it is helpful to you - have a wonderful Camino - it is auch a special time.
My favourite part of the world. I really hope you enjoyed it. After the coastal leg head up the road, grab a snorkel and jump into Ewens Ponds
Thank you - we will definitely consider Ewens Ponds for a future adventure! We loved the hike (were a bit devastated that we had to end it early) and we're heading back in April to do the coastal section.
Great video! I am beginning my Camino from SJPP on April 1st, 2023. How were the Albergues in April? Were most of them open? Was it difficult to find Bars that were serving breakfast and lunch? Were you there during Easter? How was that? Thanks in advance!!
Thank you. The Alberques were all open (but that was pre-covid) in April and plenty to choose from. We did not pre-book any (except for once) and we had no problems.There are numerous bars along the way in each little village and they are quite generous - sometimes the gave us a pastry or peanuts or something free with our coffee orders - to be honest we didn't really eat in the bars because we were on a very tight budget - we skipped breakfast and most of our lunches consisted of a baguette with cheese and salami/chorizo. Where we could, we bought food at the small supermarkets and cooked our dinners in albergues as this was also cheaper. The times we did splash out and buy a pilgrims meal were good - the portions were ample and very tasty. We were there during Easter - it can get quite busy as they celebrate with parades and singing and it is a lot more religious than the commercialized Easter we are used to - if you're hoping for a chocolate Easter egg you can forget it - we didn't see anything like that :) -We would suggest that you work out where you will be over the Easter weekend and consider prebooking the Alberques as the towns may be full for the weekend, but then again, depending on where you are, nothing may be happening if the village is super-small. Most of all, have a lovely time - it truly is a wonderful experience. Buen Camino!
Great vid, love the storytelling delivery, made it really enjoyable to watch😊
Thank you 😊
Awesome!! Can’t wait to see how your journey unfolds! ❤
Hopefully not too much drama along the way :)
So amazing 💪
just found your channel and loving it great video such a beautiful place tazzie hey cheers guys 👍
Thank you!! We love Tassie.
With all weather, the poeple is smiling! Thanks for video!
Thank you for your kind comment
Thank you so much for this lovely video and your lovely smiles. I am starting my Camino on April 14 2022 from SJPdP. 💓
Thank you so much - wishing you a wonderful and safe journey.
I enjoyed this immensely. I must have been a couple of weeks behind you, started April 10th 2018. I recognized so much and this brought back so many wonderful memories. Thank you for posting.
Thank you Peter - it certainly is a wonderful memory for us and we're glad it did the same for you too!
Loved your video. I'm going next year in march and all of the videos I have watched so far, yours is the most enjoyable for me:) Thanks!
Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful Camino - it was honestly one of the best things we ever did.
I'm coming to visit you
You're welcome anytime :)
Una pena que a lo mejor del Camino -GALICIA- dedicarais tan poco espacio. Un saúdo dende Compostela, capital dun pequeno e vello país europeo chamado Galicia.
I agree that Galicia is beautiful - unfortunately I was having storage problems on my phone near the end of the Camino and so I didn't get as much video footage as I would have liked - sadly these are the things you learn along the way.
Such a beautiful country!
It certainly is diverse - we absolutely love Tasmania - it reminds us a lot of New Zealand.
Muy buenísimo su video; realmente compartió lo increíble de su experiencia. EXCELENTE. Gracias.
Gracias :)
Stunning! And your video production is great 👍
Thanks so much - really appreciate the support :)
So beautiful 🤩 thank you
Thanks - glad we can take you along with us
Thanks for the video. Just wondering if you encountered many other walkers or riders along the trail on your trip? Also, does your tent come with an awning or is just the sidewall popped up? Love Tassie and enjoyed to trek. Pete
Hi Pete, we barely saw anyone along the way - we had three cyclists pass us and we caught up with a pair of Swiss hikers in New Norfolk - we hiked with them occasionally between there and Dover and have since become good friends. Our tent was just a lightweight two man hiking tent but we had an extra flat tarp that we used on wet days to create an awning and an extra layer over our tent. We had an amazing hike and enjoyed every minute of it.
What a nice little video, thank you, I have been trying to make up my mind whether to hike or bike, hike it is 👌🍻
You will have a wonderful time either way - enjoy!!
Enhorabuena por haber conseguido llegar sanos y salvos a Santiago de Compostela, espero que hayáis disfrutado del CAMINO y os llevéis los más gratos y emotivos recuerdos de vuestra estancia en España. Yo como Peregrino os deseo ¡BUEN CAMINO! y no nos olvidéis nunca, pues vuestra presencia está marcada en cada uno de los caminos que habéis recorrido y en cada calle de los pueblos y ciudades que habéis atravesado con vuestros pies. Gracias por este maravilloso vídeo, solo os deseo mucha paz y amor. Que Dios y Santiago os bendiga. recibir un fuerte abrazo de un Peregrino desde Barcelona. Congratulations on having managed to arrive safely in Santiago de Compostela, I hope you have enjoyed the WAY and take with you the most pleasant and emotional memories of your stay in Spain. As a Pilgrim, I wish you a GOOD WAY! and never forget us, because your presence is marked on each of the roads that you have traveled and on each street of the towns and cities that you have crossed with your feet. Thank you for this wonderful video, I just wish you a lot of peace and love. May God and Santiago bless you. Receive a big hug from a Pilgrim from Barcelona.
Thank you for your kind words and wishing you peace and love too. Gracias por tus amables palabras y deseándote paz y amor también.
Thank you so much for putting this together. I’ve watched it a good couple of times now. The wife and I are looking at following in your footsteps. We’re there any issues with supplies along the way? What was the longest stretch?
Hi there, thanks for the kind comments. We made sure to take some supplies with us along the way, especially for the sections that had few stores (between Sheffield and Deloraine, Bracknell and Miena, Bronte Park and Ouse) - we just packed dehydrated food for a few days and supplemented it with flavoured couscous or potato mash flakes. We got our dehydrated food from Snowy's Outdoors - a double portion cost us $13.50 which was the cheapest we could find and was quite tasty. www.snowys.com.au/hiking-food - Just be prepared that food does cost a bit more at the little town shops. We ate fairly little on our hike (skipping breakfast and having a snack of fruit/nuts) at about 10:30 am). We also made sure we had a good feed whenever we came to a town. We did not strictly stick to the trail as there were a few fire damaged areas and sections closed to us plus it was Christmas so we had to deviate from Ouse to Hamilton then New Norfolk because our battery power was running low and so were supplies. Note: Ouse is a good place to stock up on food before you continue - we did not realise this and ended up having to head to New Norfolk asap. We discovered the trail is geared well toward cyclists and horse riders who can cover greater distances than hikers. A few times we had to stealth camp in forests and bush along the way because the distance was too great for us ( this was when we sometimes heard hunters out at night - not too pleasant) Our longest distance we did was approximately 30km in a day but we chose to do that rather than camping in the bush because of fire damage (Judbury to Geeveston). Hope this helps and enjoy your hike - it was truly beautiful and enjoyable.
Congratulations about your Camino! This journey is a wonderful experiencie. Very nice video! Greetings from Spain and Buen Camino!
Thank you - we'll have to watch some of your videos too as it will bring back good memories
@@simplelivingbigadventures101 Oh! Thanks for watching! I'm very greateful!
Thank you for posting this video, I’m doing this trail on my bike and terrified of snakes more than the hills. Your video have given me peace of mind and I cannot wait to start.
Have a wonderful time - it truly was a wonderful trip!
How did you go riding the trail? Did u encounter any snakes? My wife and I bikepacked it from Hobart to Devonport in early March of 2022 (Due to time constraints, we had to miss the Dover to New Norfolk section). Over the week of riding and camping, we only encountered 1 snake which I didn't see on the trail until I nearly rode over it. Correct me if I'm wrong but Tassie has just 3 species of snakes and the 1 I encountered was the most venomous 1. It was warm and mostly dry so I'm sure there were snakes around tho'.
I really appreciate seeing your video. I am from the US and spent 3 weeks in Australia 25 years ago. Loved the views!!!
Thank you :)
Such a nice place australia with cangaro and perfect view background stay safe
Thank you - you stay safe too!
Excellent video We can’t wait 😊 to return in 2022 (God willing) 🙏🏻
Thank you - it was truly life changing - enjoy your return trip!
Just watched the whole thing, what a adventure, looks like old mate wasn't waiting around for anyone :)
That's what we love about getting out into nature, we walk at our own pace and take in everything around us - was a wonderful adventure despite the snakes :)
Thanks for the great video brought back a lot of memories for my wife an I. We walked the Camino from St Jean in 2019 loved every minute of it. I think we are one of the lucky ones now that COVID-19 has changed a lot of things I don’t think the Camino will ever be the same. Thanks again
Glad you enjoyed the video and that you had a good Camino
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It looks like you 2 are the kind of people I hope to meet on my Camino next year. It sure looks like you enjoyed even the hard parts. Thanks for your excellent video.
Thanks Tim, we hope you have a wonderful Camino - it was life-changing for us. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you for this beautiful vidéo. Thomas
It's a pleasure :)
one year ago, i hope you are both healthy and enjoy live!
Thank you, we are enjoying life - we just completed a hike across Tasmania, Australia and loved it.
Wow so stunning! Definitely on my bucket list to visit!
Thank you - well worth a visit
Such a beautiful location! Thanks for sharing your experience
Thanks :)
@@simplelivingbigadventures101 no problem. We have a good time making outdoor videos as well
@@NickandRachel Will check out your videos - thanks for letting us know
Great video guys! How did you go with your thru hike? I am planning to do the Tasmanian Trail in April so I'd love to hear about your hike.
Hi there, the hike was amazing - we loved Tasmania but there were a few detours and issues. We had to adjust some of our trail based on fire, disputes between farmers and the Trail Association as well as availability of food and places to charge our phones. Hope to have a video of our trip up in near future.Have a brilliant hike - and pack some warm clothes :)
What a gracious couple of spirits you both are. I enjoyed everything you shared, thank you.
Thank you :)
Wow, encountered blizzard between Portmarin and Ligonde at Castromaior 24.Apr, 2019, thought have to turn back, respect 2 u guys
Thank you and respect to you too!!
Brought back some cool memories. Thanks for sharing. Here's a link to my video: czcams.com/video/XN5zhKMUKgY/video.html I was there from June/July 2019. Buen Camino!
Yes it is an amazing trip - will pop over to see your video - thanks
Just saw your comment on Gallion Adventures. Had to check out your channel, and it looks like a great decision! We subscribed! We know what it is like to be a small channel just getting started. We look forward to your time on the trails. :)
Thank you - we love hiking but also farm life and one day we hope to live in a van for awhile (once the kids move out ) - looking forward to exploring your channel too :)
oh wow..just started listening to you..you are S African..me too! Am doing the Camino May 2020..all being well. Glad i discovered you.
Yes, SA born but now living in Australia (family still in SA) - hope you have a wonderful Camino - it was truly an amazing experience
@@simplelivingbigadventures101 thx!! very excited
Thanks for an update. Looking forward to following your adventures
Thanks hopefully we'll get some good footage, although things have changed again... lol... doing Tasmanian Trail first and Great Souhwest Walk afterwards. Thanks for following our adventures
Nice video. Thx. Keep on smiling :)
Thank you!!
I laughed at 2:02 when digger jumped into the bush, He's crazy
I know - crazy dog
Thank for the video love how your husband had an smile at all times
Thank you
Thanks. I enjoyed every moment of it, reliving my own Camino.
So glad it brought back memories