Category Archives: Oceania

Trekking the Planet Recap Videos

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Here are all eight of the Trekking the Planet recap videos, filmed throughout our journey, in one place!

Trekking the Planet: Day 67 Update [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their around-the-world trip to date. It is unedited, unrehearsed and unscripted. You might find some of their answers surprising!

Bonus Video: The Hidden Oil Tunnels of Darwin [Video]

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In this video, the Van Soyes cover the hidden oil tunnels that were built during WWII to protect Darwin’s oil supply. You will learn more about the the oil tunnels as well as other historic challenges for this fascinating city.

Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they cover their day on Moore Reef off the coast of Cairns Australia. In this video you will see the colorful fish and corals that attract visitors from around the world.

Experience the Overland Track [Video]

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Watch an overview of the Overland Track, our first trek in our Trekking the Planet expedition. Learn more about the animals and plants from a track ranger.

Transportation in Sydney [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review the different forms of public transportation in Sydney, Australia. In this video you will see trains, trams, ferries and even a monorail!

Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit Wing’s Wildlife Park in Tasmania, Australia.

Fiordland National Park, New Zealand [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they review their trip from the fjords of New Zealand. They cover their time in Auckland, New Zealand as well.

Bay of Islands, New Zealand [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit the Bay of Islands in North New Zealand. Darren and Sandy spend their time kayaking through a small estuary where they see birds and end at a horseshoe-shaped waterfall.

Dravuni Island, Fiji [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit a Dravuni Island, Fiji. This tiny island is the home of a small community of 200 people.

American Samoa [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they visit a local school, the sliding rocks and a waterfall in American Samoa.

Crossing the Equator [Video]

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Catch up with the Van Soyes as they discuss what it’s like to cross the equator and the International Date Line.