All 4 Adventure

The boys are back with their 9th season of All 4 Adventure. After wetting their whistles at the historic Noccundra Hotel, they set off for the Queensland / New South Wales border to follow in the footsteps of some of the early surveyors. Next the boys head down the Strzelecki Track to find the spot where explorer Burke died and later head to the ‘Dig Tree’ which played a part in the story of the demise of Burke & Wills. Finally west of Birdville, the boys have a bit of fun taking a crack at the famous Big Red dune at the start of the Simpson Desert before meeting up with Ranger Don Rowlands, a Wangkangurru elder who tells them a bit about his people’s connection to the area.

Jase and Simon roll into Birdville and fill up every spare container with fuel before starting their 500k trip across the Simpson Desert. After a chat with a cold-blooded local, they head for the hills and give those dunes a go. They’re in for a couple days filled with ups and downs with more than 1100 dunes to cross. Day two is… more dunes. More ruts. More shoveling. But they finally make it to Poeppel Corner, where Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia meet. We also hear from Bill Kitson of the Queensland Museum who explains how that original marker was a bit out from where they were meant to be. Day 3 and there’s another 190kms to go. So it is another day and another night in the desert. But breakfast means it’s time for a cook-up, and Jase concocts a Bush Brekky Cake. Day 4. Sand. And more sand. But is it a mirage or Dalhousie Springs on the horizon? Next stop: the geographical centre of Australia!

Jase and Simon are heading north following the Old Ghan line to Alice Springs. Along the way they come across an old water tank which was an essential part of the train history. After a resupply in Alice, the boys move on to Katherine to trade out a new piece of gear that they’ve been working on back at the shop. They’re going to need it to complete their mission for this leg of the trip, which is to replace a stolen plaque at the site of the terminal border post location on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Getting there is going to be the the hard part with water and sandy patches to cross. Moggy proves that size matters when it comes to avoiding getting bogged in the sandy areas, but the lighter D-Max has the upper hand when it comes to the salt pans and mud flats. There’s also delicious Lemon Lime Pie for dessert, bush bubblegum, slithery creatures and more!

Jase and Simon head to Roper Bar to meet up with their mate Jesse, a zoologist who specialises in salt-water crocodiles. They set up a base at Big River where station owner Daniel has called in for help relocating a couple of nuisance crocs which present a danger to the animals and children at the station.

Jase and Simon are back with their mate Jesse in search of the huge croc that’s been reported in the area. But the terrain is a challenge for both their 4WDs and even the lighter ATVs, and there are more boggings than ever before. Along the way, they happen upon a new piece of gear abandoned on the beach. After a little sprucing up, they find a spot to launch and give it a test drive despite the ever-present threat of crocodiles in the area. What could go wrong? Jase makes up a crusty berry damper to enjoy around the fire.

On this episode on All 4 Adventure, Jase and Simon launch the Sea Jay Big Boat and head out to Port Roper in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Locals say that there plenty of remote islands and creeks to check out, so the boys unpack their fishing gear and try their luck with some heli-fishing.

On the next episode of All 4 Adventure, the boys head up into Arnhem Land to experience some of the most untouched regions of the country. Watch as they travel by land and sea to reach Groote Eylandt, where they are greeted as guests of the traditional owners. It’s a show not to be missed.

Jase and Simon wake up to another beautiful day on Groote Eylandt, and they head off with Constantine and the boys to do a bit of rockfishing. With spears and hooks, they have to compete with the sharks to bring in the queenfish. Constantine takes them down to another special spot which shows the history of the Makassans and Groote Eylandt, but getting there involves some driving down the beach with some digging in the sand and winching to add to the fun. There’s also sea turtles and snakes, brekkie damper and fish on the fire!

Groote Eylandt traditional owner Constantine takes Jase and Simon to a remote lake with a special connection to his grandmother. There the boys put in the tinnie despite the strong winds and rough waters, and they’re rewarded for their efforts. Soon it’s time to head back to the barge with another trip through the rock country. Will it be every bit as treacherous in daylight?

It wouldn’t be a trip through the Territory without a stop to see old mate Rhett at Lorella Springs. With over a million acres, there’s always something new to see, and Rhett has a mission that he believes only Jase and Simon would dare tackle. There’s more exploring and bog-filled adventure ahead as the boys spend on last episode Tackling the Territory.