Stories of the South S1 EP1 | Outback Aviator

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Meet Doug Sprigg, an outback pilot who spends his days flying travellers over the wild frontiers of his backyard, the vast South Australian outback. His flight path covers 800,000 square kilometres, an area bigger than Belgium, Netherlands and France combined and has called this rugged wilderness home for more than half a century. The 66-year-old runs and lives at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the farthest reaches of the Flinders Ranges and says it’s craggy peeks, towering ridge lines and sweeping gorges are best explored from the air.
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Komentáře • 63

  • @ruthtomlinson0765
    @ruthtomlinson0765 Před 3 lety +8

    Finally a series that actually shows you the country side rather than the person videoing the show. Absolutely loved your video, we live in such an amazing country. Thank you, and I can't wait to watch the rest of the series.

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much for the comment Patrick! We sure do live in such an amazing country and we love to be able to share the landscapes with others.

  • @TheAverageGuy12
    @TheAverageGuy12 Před 3 lety +3

    Grew up till I was 24 visiting the Flinders Ranges and Arkaroola every year! Then I discovered the World and have travelled to every continent and lived for extended periods in America, China, Vietnam and Thailand. Can't begin to tell you how much I miss the Flinders. Home is where the heart is❤❤❤

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety +1

      It's incredibly beautiful out there - a trip to the Flinders feels like stepping back in time.

    • @TheAverageGuy12
      @TheAverageGuy12 Před 3 lety

      @@southaustraliatravel While you do a spot of Astronomy under the darkest night skies listen to Doug's stories about his father that will blow your mind!

    • @nurse580
      @nurse580 Před 3 lety

      Hello Paul, I was born in Quorn & grew up there & in Port Augusta but am now in Adelaide. I miss the Flinders too even though it sounds like you have seen more of it than I have! Unfortunately I’ve never seen many of these places in the far north of the Flinders but will never forget some country near Angorichina.

    • @TheAverageGuy12
      @TheAverageGuy12 Před 3 lety

      @@nurse580 Yeah I'm gonna sound like a spruiker for S.A. but I have always felt the Flinders has a magical uniqueness I have never felt anywhere else. Quorn, Hawker they really set the scene that your about to step back into time. The things is you can choose the Southern, Middle, or Northern Flinders. All have diff charms, but personally it gets better the further you go.

  • @Kram_Farkel
    @Kram_Farkel Před 3 lety +2

    We drove to Arkaroola in July 2015. It was the most stunning scenery I have ever witnessed. It is a place where no matter where you look it could be on a postcard.

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      It's truly unlike any other place in the world. Incredible landscapes 📸

  • @elliotgrafton
    @elliotgrafton Před 3 lety +9

    Yewwww massive love team

  • @mitchpetersen7071
    @mitchpetersen7071 Před 3 lety +10

    This is jaw dropping, I can’t wait to get out there and explore. 😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      So glad you enjoyed it Mitch! We can't wait to share the other videos with you over the upcoming months. Hope you get to visit the outback soon, it's an extremely special place.

  • @softenstudio
    @softenstudio Před 3 lety +3

    I love South Australia 😍

  • @az97yuhb
    @az97yuhb Před 3 lety

    Incredible thanks...

  • @SuzzyB52
    @SuzzyB52 Před 3 lety

    Oh dear Lord, I'm so jealous, simply stunning. My Son is a commercial pilot in Arnhem Land and the photos he sends me are amazing. What a great country we live in.

  • @martinslepanek738
    @martinslepanek738 Před 3 lety +5

    Absolutely amazing guys! I cannot wait for your upcoming videos. I am moving to South Australia in a few months and your Instagram and CZcams channel are awesome.

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Martin. You'll love it here - such beauty and diversity across all of the regions!

  • @vaj121
    @vaj121 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing ... Someday!!!

  • @GraemeBlore
    @GraemeBlore Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant. A couple of months ago we visited Wilpena Pound, Wallaroo, Penwortham, Glenelg, Younghusband, & Robe. Flying over Wilpena Pound was unforgettable! S.A. has SO much to offer-forget about Bali! Check out your own backyard and be gobsmacked.

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      What a list of locations - from wine and cattle country to the coast! The outback is pretty special place and we're very lucky to have it right in our backyard.

  • @chriswauchope3431
    @chriswauchope3431 Před 3 lety +1

    Yep have flown with Doug, fantastic view from up high! Great experience.

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety +1

      He's an encyclopedia of outback knowledge and an incredible pilot. Glad to hear you had such a great time.

  • @cootamundraclinton434
    @cootamundraclinton434 Před 3 lety

    Five visits to Arkaroola and twelve visits to William Creek so far. Cannot wait for the next!

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      Both such special parts of Australia - how good is the outback!

    • @cootamundraclinton434
      @cootamundraclinton434 Před 3 lety

      @@southaustraliatravel I'm a New South Welshman, born and bred. But the outback of SA will always be my most favourite destination.

  • @kerryowen-holmes3719
    @kerryowen-holmes3719 Před 3 lety

    You have done a brilliant job
    Thank you 😊 Your narration, information & pictures are out of this world 😊

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      Beautiful comment thank you Kerry. Glad to hear you enjoyed the first episode!

  • @saviajane09
    @saviajane09 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful. waiting to see the full series.

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      We're looking forward to sharing the rest of the series with everyone! Thank you for watching Savia.

  • @TrEl_xer
    @TrEl_xer Před 3 lety +1

    I live in Adelaide, and boy oh boy, SA is one of the best outback places in the world! 😀🔥😀

  • @creativejuicewithoutpulp

    Amazing! Can't wait for the rest of the series

  • @roseangel6799
    @roseangel6799 Před 3 lety +6

    I wouldn’t live anywhere else! 🥰

  • @CharlieRachel
    @CharlieRachel Před 3 lety +3

    Great work guys! You’ve captured the essence of those areas perfectly 👏🏼

  • @R41CHU.
    @R41CHU. Před 3 lety

    .
    That was good 👍

  • @jennyliessmann4556
    @jennyliessmann4556 Před 3 lety

    BEAUTIFULLY SHOT!

  • @heysheekey
    @heysheekey Před 3 lety +1

    Love it

  • @EBaker0129
    @EBaker0129 Před 2 lety

    Thats cool 😎

  • @fredericksamson9430
    @fredericksamson9430 Před 3 lety

    Such a bueaty! It’s like mars

  • @MrPartyplopper
    @MrPartyplopper Před 2 lety

    I WANT TO BECOM AN OUTBACK AVAITOR!

  • @Chr.1995
    @Chr.1995 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic

  • @cohenturner23
    @cohenturner23 Před 2 lety

    My uncle frequently flies to arkaroola to do pumps for the Arkaroola wildlife village or something? i dont know too much about it

  • @nicolasgarcia-bellido7813

    This would’ve been handy when I was doing my geology assignment last year…

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety

      Haha at least you would have known all the terminology in the video! Thanks for watching Nicolas.

  • @irfankhan2378
    @irfankhan2378 Před 3 lety

    Any info about the soundtrack?

  • @rgrex1
    @rgrex1 Před 3 lety

    How long is each episode going to be and is streaming here on CZcams or on some other streaming service?

    • @southaustraliatravel
      @southaustraliatravel  Před 3 lety +1

      Roughly 5-7 minutes per episode and playing exclusively on this CZcams channel!

  • @dorothy2850
    @dorothy2850 Před 3 lety +1

    🥺😍😍

  • @moniquematthews8981
    @moniquematthews8981 Před 3 lety

    Music is too loud and the talking too soft.