All 4 Adventure: The Rugged North sees Jase and Simon heading out for another wild adventure starting in the remotest areas of Western Australia’s Kimberley region and spanning right across the Northern Territory and into Queensland’s Gulf country. The 4WDs get a punishing as the guys tackle tracks that haven’t been travelled in years, and…
Where to Go – The Rugged North
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Episode 1
The Rugged North starts off with our fearless adventurers, Jase and Simon, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. They head to Fitzroy Barrage to drop their fishing lines, and it doesn’t take long before Simon catches the first Barra of the trip. They hit some mud on the way to Derby and decide that…
Episode 2
After navigating some treacherous waters in the uncharted Sale and Glenelg Rivers, Jase and Simon track down the famous Coffee Royal site, where Charles Kingsford Smith and his crew were stranded for nearly two weeks until they were rescued. They then have to distract a cheeky little croc that’s between them and their boat, and…
Episode 3
Jase and Simon limp on with their crook trailer axle along the Gibb River Road and meet an 82-year-old who helped build the road. They then head to Walsh Point but have to make it down ‘Australia’s worst boat ramp’ in one piece first. They track down ancient Aboriginal art at Bigge Island then drop…
Episode 4
Jase and Simon set off from the Drysdale River and meet Traditional Owners, Richard and Derek, to go on a punishing journey towards the historic WWII Truscott Airbase on the Anjo Peninsula. The track hasn’t been travelled for two years and with the black soil country creating bogs galore, the winch rope gets a workout.…
Episode 5
Jase and Simon discover some fascinating WWII relics near Truscott Airbase, but Simon gets a bit nervous when Jase wants to find out what’s inside an intact bomb. Then accompanied by Traditional Owners, Richard and Derek, the guys attempt to be the first people to ever drive to a remote DC3 wreck. Will they make…
Episode 6
Jase and Simon meet up with an old mate Max who promised to take them spearfishing the last time they met in Series 4. And then the boys hit the Carson River Track once again, but it gives them another hard time coming from the opposite direction. There’s fishing and wildlife and, of course, some…
Episode 7
Jase and Simon are heading up Arnhem Land’s Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory. They lend a hand to some fellow travellers and have some close encounters with the local wildlife. They also explore the old Fort Victoria settlement. (Parks & Wildlife PDF map of Victoria settlement) Have you ever helped or needed help from…
Episode 8
Jase and Simon leave Darwin by barge and head 100 kilometres north to the fishing mecca of the Tiwi Islands. They’re based at the three lodges run by Tiwi Island Adventures – Johnson River Camp, and Melville and Bathurst Island Lodges. As guests of the Tiwi people, this is the only way they could fish…
Episode 9
Jase and Simon continue exploring the Tiwi Islands and hope to land some decent fish this trip. They learn some dances from the locals and visit Karslake Island and historical Fort Dundas. Have you been to any of the islands around Australia? What’s your personal fishing best? Share your stories and photos on Facebook! TIWI…
Episode 10
Jase and Simon arrive back on the mainland, but only for a moment before they take to the skies to go out for a spot of heli-fishing. They haven’t given up their goal to conquer the road to Little Eva, so it’s time to put their master plan into action by dropping off a secret…