• ExplorOz Podcast: Australian Overland Adventures and Mapping

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ExplorOz Podcast: Australian Overland Adventures and Mapping

By: ExplorOz
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the ExplorOz Podcast: Australian Overland Adventures and Mapping. Michelle and David, the founders of ExplorOz and the developers of Australia's best offline mapset available in the ExplorOz Traveller app will take you on adventures and beyond. Tune in to hear how offline maps are made, and go on a virtual journey with the mapping survey team to hear how they find exciting new places and how they balance work, and holidays. You'll get expert advice, and insider tips on what's involved in long term travel including all the tech stuff, and featured locations that are being added and verified in the app content. You'll hear about the ExplorOz Team's adventures 4WDing, camping, hiking, and more across Australia, from Aussie national parks to the beaches West to East, the rainforests, gorges and islands. Fuel your passion for overlanding whether you're a camper, caravanner or motorhomer, and ignite plans for your next trip or tune in whilst you're on the road. Subscribe and never miss a new episode.

    © 2024 ExplorOz Podcast: Australian Overland Adventures and Mapping
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Episodes
  • Tasmania Part 4 of 4: Lake Pedder to Cradle Valley
    May 11 2024

    Step into the final episode of our 4-part Tasmanian journey, recorded amid our sunny 2024 summer expedition. If you've been following along, you'll know we landed in Tasmania back in January, embarking on a dual work/holiday escapade. Our trusty 200 series Landcruiser and Ultimate offroad camper trailer have been our faithful companions as we crisscrossed the apple isle, gathering insights for the ExplorOz Traveller app.

    Our podcast isn't just about our exploits; it's a treasure trove for fellow travelers. Tune in for recommended destinations, ideal camping spots, duration suggestions, and a peek into our road life as we map and update for ExplorOz. If you're tuning in sequentially, start from Ep 14 for the full journey.

    This episode resumes near Lake Pedder in South West National Park, weaving through our trails, highs, lows, and the essence of Tasmanian exploration: hikes, free camps, national parks, waterfalls, rainforests, lakes, beaches, caves, 4WD tracks, mountain bike parks, state forests, distilleries, historic sites, power stations, wasp encounters, berry-picking, challenging terrains, weather swings, holiday planning tips, StarLink navigation, and the routine adventures of road life—battery woes, extending your Tassie stay, securing your Parks Pass, and ferry reservations aboard the Spirit of Tasmania.

    We traverse South West National Park, the Needles, Maydena, Mount Field, River Derwent, Ouse, Victoria Valley, Waddamana, Great Lakes, Penstock Lagoon, Miena, Highland Lakes Road, Projection Bluff, Central Highlands, the Great Western Tiers, Liffey Falls, Deloraine, Oura Oura, Mount Roland, Mole Creek, Lake Parangana, Honeycomb Caves, Railton, Sheffield, the Wild Mersey MTB trails, Borradaile Plains, Moina, Cethana, Cradle Valley, and the hikes on Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake, Horse Track, Overland Track, and everything in between before eventually heading north via Waratah, Burnie, Penguin and then into Devonport to board the ferry back to the mainland.

    So, fasten your seatbelt, savor a Tasmanian single malt, and journey with us through the thrill, mishaps, and pure bliss of exploring Tasmania.

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    58 mins
  • Tasmania Part 3 of 4: East Coast to South Cape Bay
    Apr 3 2024

    Join us for Episode 16 of the ExplorOz Podcast, where we delve into part 3 of our 4 part series documenting our adventures along Tasmania's stunning east coast.

    We start this episode where we left off in Ep 15 at Lagoons Beach just north of Bicheno and continue south along the coast including Freycinet National Park, Maria Island, and then the Tasman Peninsula including many wineries, epic hikes including Cape Raoul, Cape Hauy, and a day at Port Arthur. Listen in to our adventure as we reached the "end of the road" at Cockle Bay - the gateway to the South West National Park where we hiked to South Cape Bay the most southerly point of Tasmania (and therefore Australia). Pick up some tips on finding hidden gems in the area such as the Mystery Cave and how we found it compared to the mainstream experience at Hastings Caves (Newdegate Cave). In this episode we also cover the next part of our journey cutting an exciting 4WD path through remote forestry tracks for an alternative way to reach the Tarkine Forest, our hike to Hartz Peak and driving onwards to eventually Lake Peddar where there are 2 excellent free camps in the National Park.

    We've spent five weeks meticulously exploring and documenting every detail and updating these places to ensure the latest ExplorOz content accessible to all users of our ExplorOz Traveller app so sit back and listen to our trip summary and hopefully feel inspired to add a few places to your next trip plan.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Tasmania Part 2 of 4: Exploring the East Coast
    Mar 19 2024

    Episode 15 of the ExplorOz Podcast: Australian Offroad Adventures and Mapping Podcast.

    Join us for an exciting episode of the ExplorOz Podcast, where we delve into our adventures along Tasmania's stunning east coast. This episode picks up from where we left off Ep 14 after leaving Stumpys Bay in Mt William National Park and heading south down the East Coast of Tasmania exploring Deep Creek, Eddystone Point, Ansons Bay, and onto St Helens and the magnificent Bay of Fires area where we describe all the campsites and their various features and highlights, plus walks, places to swim and other activities including mountain biking the St Helens Bay of Fires trail and Flagstaff Hill MTB area including the Loila Tier. We then describe our journey as we headed inland towards Pyengana to Pub in the Paddock and then in search of magnificent rainforest trails to epic waterfalls including St Columba, Halls Falls, Methinna Falls and sensational free camps and forestry tracks including Evercreech, Tower Hill, and then back to the coast via St Marys to Lagoons Beach.

    Tune in as we share a comprehensive summary of our experiences, focusing on uncovering the best natural wonders accessible to travellers by vehicle.

    Discover our insights into free and low-cost camping spots, alongside recommendations for day hikes, 4WD tracks, rainforests, pubs, wineries and beaches.

    Sit back, relax, and embark on a virtual journey through Tasmania with us.

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    56 mins

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