There’s something for the thrill seekers too

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[Adam Spencer]:

Today we ride the rapids of an iconic Australian river and we indulge in some classic bush hospitality with Sherri the Sherrin. G'day Gloucester!

I've always said there's a big difference between being what anyone else would call lost, and I like to call geographically fluid.

But a warning to those of you who, like me, have become wedded to our smartphones and GPS - phones don't work in the middle of nowhere. You should really have an idea of where you're going before you set out.

We are making long term memories on this road trip. But in 2021, you know what they say. If you didn't capture it with a selfie, it didn't happen. I didn't realise I was on tour with the Kardashians.

What better way to show the kids of today how spoiled they are with their fancy pants digital devices than a good old fashioned human sundial? Minutes and seconds of fun. (Laughing)

Today is all about the great outdoors, incredible Aussie locations and some of the most picturesque countryside around, forged out of all things, a volcanic eruption some 68 million years ago in what is now central New South Wales. This is the Barrington River.

After a briefing from the local version of the 'Solo Man', we were ready to go and test ourselves on those rapids. Brian got us practising paddling, without paddles, for three or four hours before trusting us with plastic in hand. 

Now don't let Ellie's backwards kayaking fool you, she's not off to the Olympics. She had absolutely no idea  what she was doing. That's it, darling. Fake it until you make it. Ditto for Leah. 

Brian doesn't just give those thumbs up away. You have to earn them. This is clearly kayaking of a level he has rarely seen on these famous waters. 

[Adam Spencer while in the kayak]:

That's not funny Leah, we're about to capsize here so please don't laugh. Ok you go... Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go.

Get out of our way because we can't... I can't control us! Don't panic. 

We're fine. We're fine sweetheart... 

[Adam Spencer]:

Okay. 

So maybe the thumbs up from Brian was a bit premature. But luckily enough, there was some mountain biking on offer for those with the energy. 

And just when we thought we'd had enough activity for the day, we happened upon the Aussiest backyard I've seen in a long time. Complete with sheep and a goalpost!

It was the perfect opportunity for our beloved Sherri the Sherrin, the seventh member of our road trip, to enjoy a little family activity. 

And a big thanks to the kind hearted farmer who waved us in and drove off. We didn't even get his name. Talk about awesome Aussie spirit. I bloody love this country.

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[Adam Spencer]:

Next stop, we'll visit some furry hospital patients. I get challenged to a bush fight by a very handsome devil. And who says that in Australia you can't find camels, on a beach?

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[Adam Spencer]:

I love an Aussie road trip. 

If you're loving the Aussie spirit that we've encountered on this road trip, well it doesn't get much better than Australia's best talent uniting for the annual Australia Day Broadcast. Catch it on your ABC, 26 January, 7.30pm AEDT.