Australia: we thought we had seen it all

We thought we’d seen it all in Australia, It was without counting on South Australia. after 9 months on the road as we entered this last region of our lap of the country. From the windswept sand dunes of the Southern Ocean to the massive opal mines in the desert, looking like a madmax set the shock was real. On the tracks we reconnected with old friends, made some new ones, endured searing hear and heavy rains and discovered wildlife and landscapes that we are not ready to forget — . South Australia? It’s one of the most underrated regions in the country, and we’re about to show you why!

Nick and Mathilde

00:00 Intro
01:17 The plan
02:44 Dune driving
10:42 Adelaide Break
12:11 The Heat
13:54 The flinders ranges
16:42 The outback again
21:37 Coober Pedy
29:30 What's next

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Episode 131 | Filmed on 2nd December, 2024 | South Australia, 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

[Jacko]

South Australia is extraordinary by any standard.
Clearly the most diverse and striking and I think you barely scratched the surface.

[louisaklimentos]

Your video is amazing ! I never heard you say “are we there yet ! “ . People overseas say that the outback is boring because it is so empty when driving to a tourist attraction . They failed to see what you could see . I love it . Me and my husband drove across the hay plain and the sky met the flat landscape . You could look as far as the eye can see and the road seemed endless . The sky looked so huge and it was so peaceful . We saw kangaroos and emus though . You are strong solid and durable because you had the strength to travel across Australia . Thank you so much !

[justinneway]

Happy Birthday, Nick. Always wanted to see Coober Pedy...now I've seen it. Very interesting and unexpected. Thanks.

[joeyv]

Awesome guys! Was so lovely meeting you both and I hope you have a blast! The video is incredible and the footage of the Opal fields is fantastic. Well done !

[naiyomotion]

Welcome to South Australia! You'd be right to be nervous getting stuck on a beach. I was just a little north of Robe in the Coorong a couple months back and discovered an abandoned 4 wheel drive half submerged in the water. Could hardly have been there for more than a day, so it looks like someone got caught in the sand and then the tide.

Although some of the remote areas can be dangerous, that's also part of their beauty. It's so nice to find remote places where you feel completely cut off from civilisation and the freedom that comes with it! Enjoy the rest of your trip + happy birthday ;)

[Joni.b.]

Happy holidays, vous deux, wherever you happen to be at the moment!

Wonderful video as always. Especially enjoyed the wildlife.

[nicoleziegler]

Not only are your videos entertaining, but they are also educational! The Cooper Pedy living conditions are unique to say the

[juliehollitt]

Your YouTube feed came up on my iPad. Your find of one of our country’s most amazing little creatures made my day. I grew up in an area where they were found frequently. I haven’t seen them for many years. Nice to know they are still around. Glad you have enjoyed discovering our wonderful country. My husband is about to retire so looking forward to getting out and investigating it as well. Stay safe. 👋🏻

[cmoreoverland]

This is the best. Coober Pedy is such a discovery. I've known about this place but never seen it as you present. So cool! So many questions.

[katie.maree]

THE EMU SHOT 😍😍😍 another great, great video you guys 🫶🏻

[georgemckinnon]

Wow, I was just in Uluru a few weeks ago, American Thanksgiving, and last year I also did the Great Ocean Highway and saw a wild Koala bear. Two separate and wonderful trips to Australia from the USA. Thanks for the video!

[Khalid]

I LOVE South Australia!! A truly beautiful place!

[KelpiesRock]

So much to see in Australia, I think you need a return visit one day.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[RichardVac]

It's always so nice to see your wonderful videos. It's so entertaining to watch your road adventures, going through beautiful places, and you guys are a joy, thank you! ❤❤

[MGSkinner]

Thanks for having us and @katie.maree8 along, guys. Two adventures I won't soon forget. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the journey has in store for you and the Albatross. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[reinemates]

Bellissimo ragazzi! Ci piace la vostra missione.🗺 Magari ci becchiamo, noi siamo adesso in direzione verso il WA!

[kieransmith]

Your videography skills have gotten so good over your journey. Some fantastic shots.

9 months in Oz is a really good amount of time to see the country. All the best for your travels in Asia and beyond. 👍

[Altitud]

Hahahha well done Mathilde for Nick’s borthday. Nice video with interesting content on the mine etc… Good luck for the transfer to Asia and the next part of your adventure.

[KelpiesRock]

Looking forward to your TOP 10 in Australia.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[gora]

Merci NandM, you don't half take us to some fantastic places. Salutations.