Australia: the best for THE END

Welcome to the Red Centre—the heart of Australia, where the endless red dirt tracks stretch for hundreds of kilometres through the vast outback, and not a soul is in sight. But here’s the twist: it’s the rainy season, and we are about to discover this fascinating region like few see it.

This is our final adventure in this incredible country, and we’re determined to make it unforgettable. Join us as we journey from South Australia to Darwin, track down the last elusive creature on our must-see list, the thorny devil, and explore one of the country’s most iconic landmarks: Uluru! By the end of this episode, someone is going to have changed color!

Thank you for following along we are heading to new countries, new continents and new horizons!

Nick & Mathilde

0:00 Intro
1:25 The plan
2:36 The flooded desert track
5:59 Uluru in sight
9:33 To king’s canyon
11:00 The thorny devil
12:42 Meteorite?
15:08 Orange is the new white
16:36 Hot..
18:10 Thank you!
20:50 Preparing to ship out!
24:33 In the container.
27:34 Bye bye Oz
28:56 Bloops

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Episode 132 | Filmed on 10th December, 2024 | North Territory, Australia

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WHO ARE WE?

Join us as we travel the world on an expedition throughout the 7 continents, crossing about 88 countries, making new friends, meeting the locals, exploring cultures, traditions, foods and every corners of the continents. Join us!
We are traveling in our Land Rover Defender, our tiny home on wheels for the next 4 years.

5 Years | 88 Countries | 7 Continents | 300 000km
Nick; 30 y/o, French/Italian. 🙋‍♂️🇫🇷🇮🇹
Mathilde; 31 y/o, French.🙋‍♀️🇫🇷
Albatross; 11 y/o, UK. 🚙🇬🇧

We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!

@NextMeridian.Expedition

Music from Epidemic Sound

[adventureunlimited]

Thanks for the series guys, amongst the vast sea of content creators in Australia we find it most refreshing watching foreigners travel our beautiful country with a whole different perspective. If you make your way to Cambodia this year feel free to hit us up, we'd be happy to show you some absolute gems off the tourist trail.

[justinneway]

All I can say is WOW, WOW, WOW !!! Well done, and Thank you. What a fantastic experience of many areas of Australia. We've seen many parts of it at different times on separate trips over the years, so really enjoyed the reminders of those places, and loved experiencing with you all the new places we hadn't been, especially in the NW and the across the center from South to North. You were fortunate to have such cooperative weather for that long stretch and for Uluru...that place is magical, even in the hot dry weather. Good luck to Albo on the high seas. Looking forward to seeing what your experiences in NZ, Timor and beyond. Thanks again !!

[graemeashton]

The colours of Uluru whilst raining are unreal. Purples with waterfalls are awesome, l lived in Yulara, so l could travel out when this happened. I have travelled through the valley of the winds in the Olga's and climbed Mt. Connor. Also travelled south of Mutigulu to the Musgrave Ranges and Amata.

[ursinidaho]

It was such a gift that you had rain but not too much. It was so gorgeous to see the red desert with so much green. Epic scenery.

[nehechodane]

Because of you, Australia is now on the list of destinations. Thanks for Sharing !!!

[gora]

A very grand finale to Australia. Merci.

[marilovescoffee]

Australia has been another excellent series from you. How perfect that you went to spend Christmas with Tom in New Zealand!

[Philnz]

Loved your Australia adventure!!! Kings Canyon is such a great walk done it a couple of times.. have a great 2025 and look forward to more adventures

[annerees]

Thank you Nick & Mathilde for sharing your adventures around Australia, have enjoyed watching your travels, it makes you realise just how big Australia is!! Good luck for your future travels in NZ & South East Asia. Take Care :)

[adapa]

If your.Australian adventure could be described in one word it would be “W I L D”. Such beautiful NAT GEO images and endless roads . Thank you for sharing your true adventure. Eager to see what Asia brings . Happy New Year ! 💖🎉✨🥂✨🎉💖

[yunjana]

Bravo, quelle aventure! Ready for new places and stories!! Merci a vous deux 💞

[Joni.b.]

Wonderful video! It's really hard to believe, Nick and Mathilde, that it's already been nine months since you arrived in Australia. Wow! What a blessing for you that you've met so many welcoming, generous folks along the way. By now Albo must be on its way across the waters. Looking forward to "news" from your adventures in New Zealand! 😊

[ronfinch]

Awesome ending to a awesome country full of some really great hosts. Can only hope for more great and safe travels on your next trek.

[RichardVac]

Loved Australias landscapes, thx! For taking us with you. ❤❤

[cruisering]

Great vid, there's something special about Uluru, the Olga's, we aren't spiritual people either but certainly felt it there! We found ourselves drawn back to the Rock numerous times, , , don't know why and the fact that we used to climb it feels just wrong now!
Happy travels

[hughbatchelor]

Good bye to the adventurous Frenchie couple. Still sorry I was unable to have you stay or meet up with you, but maybe one day our paths may actually cross in that way in time to come. Maybe in Zimbabwe?? Look forward to the next leg of your travels. Take care, travel safe and God Bless. H

[grahames]

Glad you enjoyed Australia. Hope your travels ahead are happy and safe.

[michaelbright]

Thank you so much, Mathilde and Nick. Looking forward to seeing Asia through your eyes.

[RichardBroad-rbdn]

I hope you take fond memories of our beautiful big country with you and
thanks for taking me on your adventures to so many places that even lots
of us Aussies will never get to see. I wish you safe and trouble free travels and
hope you return as you will always be welcome.

[az]

Amazing guys!!❤❤
Australia was awesome!! ❤❤