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Chris and Danya
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Добавлен 2 дек 2006
We are Chris and Danya, a Canadian and Australian who are most comfortable with a trail underfoot or a plane ticket in hand. Our love of the outdoors and travelling has led us to seek adventure as part of our everyday life. We create videos of our trips and treks to share the awe and exhilaration of what the great outdoors has to offer. We hope that for some, it might inspire and help you prepare your own adventures, and for others that might not be able to get out there, we invite you to come along with us for the ride!
Mount Arthur Summit | Kahurangi National Park, NZ
Mount Arthur, in the Kahurangi National Park, stands at 1975m and forms part of the mountainous horizon you see as you look West from Nelson, NZ. The wider Tablelands area has some fascinating landscapes - karst rock slabs, huge rock outcrops, caves and sinkholes. These special ecosystems are quite rare and are home to some threatened species. There are lots of day hikes and multi-day walking opportunities in the area, and it is well worth a visit.
- TinyTramper.com
Date hiked: April 2024
Distance: 18 KM return
Duration: 1 day
More info on the trail:
- www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/kahurangi-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/mount-arthur-summit-route/
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- TinyTramper.com
Date hiked: April 2024
Distance: 18 KM return
Duration: 1 day
More info on the trail:
- www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/kahurangi-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/mount-arthur-summit-route/
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The Bibbulmun Track - Northcliffe to Walpole
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Northcliffe to Walpole is one of the most varied sections of the Bibbulmun Track and also the most remote with no civilisation for numerous days. This section is also one of the most divisive with hikers. Seasonal flooding affects the area known as the Pingerup Plains, if you walk this section in winter or spring then there is a high chance you'll be spending days on end wading knee or sometime...
Paddling the Whanganui Journey | New Zealands Great Walks | Episode 8
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Although not technically a walk, the Whanganui Journey is classified as one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Spanning 145 km from Taumarunui to Pipiriki, this one-way canoe paddle typically takes 5 days to complete. However, many adventurers opt for a 3-day version, starting at Whakahoro and finishing at Pipiriki. Paddle through remote hills, bush-clad valleys, and encounter waterfalls, rapids, an...
3 Days on the Queen Charlotte Track | Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Gorgeous coastal views across the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Combined with the best of New Zealand walking and biking, a seamless network of cruise and pack transfers, resorts and lodges, and great food and wine, the renowned Queen Charlotte Track is utterly unique. Whether you’re here for one day or five, the 73.5-kilometer Queen Charlotte Track is brilliant every day. Date hiked: March 2023...
Hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track | New Zealands Great Walks | Episode 7
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Nestled at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, lies New Zealand's smallest National Park. But despite it's small size, it's one of the most visited places in the country. The Abel Tasman National Park is where lush native forests meet golden sandy beaches; where glacier rivers meet tropical seas. At the heart of the park lies the renowned Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Spanning 60 kms o...
The Tablelands Circuit | Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
Просмотров 3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The Tableland Circuit in Kahurangi National Park is the perfect backpacking adventure for beginners or tramping families with kids. Located only 1.5 hours from Nelson, this 28 KM loop has numerous side-trails and places to spend the night so you can shorten or extend your trip as needed. Starting from Flora carpark walk through beautiful beech forest to Flora Hut, continue on to the fascinating...
Mt Patriarch via John Reid Hut | Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Mount Patriarch is one of the most prominent peaks located in Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand. Standing 1,621 meters tall, summiting the peak rewards trampers with panoramic vistas of the Arthur Ranges and other distant peaks and valleys. Starting via the Chummies Track we explore ancient beech forests before heading above the bush line and spending the night at John Reid Hut. Day 2 is a b...
5 days on the Travers Sabine Circuit | Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Просмотров 9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The Travers-Sabine Circuit, nestled in Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand, is a spectacular multi-day trek that guides hikers through a diverse and awe-inspiring landscape. Beginning at St. Arnaud on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, the trail winds through the beautiful Travers Valley. Explore dense beech forests as you stare up at the mountain tops surrounding you. The highlight of the circuit...
Climbing Mount Fox | Fox Glacier, New Zealand
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.9 месяцев назад
If you’re after the best viewpoint of the Fox Glacier (without getting on a helicopter), then this is the one. The Mount Fox route is arguably one of the toughest yet most rewarding day hikes on the West Coast of the South Island, New Zealand. Date: November 2022 Distance: ~7.4km return with 1,200m elevation gain More info on the trail: - www.weseektravel.com/mount-fox-route/ - www.alltrails.co...
One of the most beautiful places in New Zealand
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Lake Matheson is known as one of the most picturesque mirror lakes in the world and is one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. Situated on the West Coast of the South Island, nature has combined exactly the right ingredients to create truly stunning reflections of New Zealand's highest peaks - Aoraki (Mount Cook) and Mount Tasman. Lake Matheson's excellent reflecting properties are due...
Roberts Ridge to Lake Angelus Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Sitting at 1650m at the edge of the picturesque Lake Angelus this alpine hut is well worth the strenuous climb required to get there. It’s not for the faint of heart, but as with all good things, effort most definitely equals reward. The most straightforward way to Angelus Hut is via Robert Ridge. Beginning at Mt Robert car park, the unrelenting Pinchgut Track zig-zags up the bare northern aspe...
Packrafting the Hokitika Gorge | New Zealand
Просмотров 6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Hokitika Gorge is one of the West Coast’s most instantly recognisable scenes and a true photogenic gem - brilliant turquoise water fringed with stark white limestone cliffs and lush green rainforest. Located 30 KM (30 minutes) from the Hokitika township, we hike 2-3 hours up the Whitcombe Valley to Rapid Creek Hut. From there, we get suited up and enjoy a beautiful 2-3 hour paddle down the Hoki...
Wild camping beneath Mount Owen | Kahurangi National Park, NZ
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
At 1875m, Mt Owen is the highest mountain in Kahurangi National Park. Renowned for its striking limestone rock formations, access to the summit requires a bit of grunt. Starting from Courthouse Flat campsite (330m) The trail climbs steadily to 1250m beneath Billies Knob before dropping steeply through the forest to Blue Creek. Some boulder hopping ensues before Granity Pass Hut is reached. Surr...
Hiking the Heaphy Track to Heaphy Hut, New Zealand
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Located in the breathtaking Kahurangi National Park; this section of the Heaphy Track is a true West Coast experience. Trekking 16 KM along the wild and dramatic coastline lined with iconic Nikau palms will land you on a lush expanse of lawn in front of the Heaphy Hut. The entire Heaphy Track is 75 KM long and one of NZ Great Walks. The full thru-hike has not been possible since Aug 2022 due to...
Hiking the Paparoa Track | New Zealands Great Walks | Episode 5
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
The Paparoa Track is a stunning 55 KM hiking/biking trail located in on the West Coast of New Zealand. With its diverse landscapes of ancient rainforests, alpine meadows, and limestone canyons, the track offers breathtaking views of rugged mountains and dramatic coastal vistas. Whether completing the full trail or embarking on a day trip, the Paparoa Track promises an unforgettable adventure am...
Cycling the 152 KM Otago Rail Trail | New Zealand Great Ride
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Cycling the 152 KM Otago Rail Trail | New Zealand Great Ride
Camping at French Ridge Hut | Wanaka, New Zealand
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Camping at French Ridge Hut | Wanaka, New Zealand
Autumn in Arrowtown is AMAZING | Cycling the Queenstown Trail
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Autumn in Arrowtown is AMAZING | Cycling the Queenstown Trail
Attempting to reach the Cascade Saddle | Wanaka, New Zealand
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Attempting to reach the Cascade Saddle | Wanaka, New Zealand
Hiking the Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut w/ Natural hot pools! | New Zealand
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Hiking the Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut w/ Natural hot pools! | New Zealand
A hidden gem in Wanaka | Breast Hill Track, New Zealand
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
A hidden gem in Wanaka | Breast Hill Track, New Zealand
Hiking the Hump Ridge Track | New Zealands New Great Walk
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Hiking the Hump Ridge Track | New Zealands New Great Walk
Hiking the 61 KM Greenstone & Caples Tracks | New Zealand
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Hiking the 61 KM Greenstone & Caples Tracks | New Zealand
Roxburgh Gorge + Clutha Gold Cycle Trails | New Zealand Great Rides
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Roxburgh Gorge Clutha Gold Cycle Trails | New Zealand Great Rides
Gillespie Pass Circuit | Mt Aspiring National Park, NZ
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Gillespie Pass Circuit | Mt Aspiring National Park, NZ
A sunrise hike up Roy's Peak | Wanaka, New Zealand
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
A sunrise hike up Roy's Peak | Wanaka, New Zealand
Hiking the Milford Track | New Zealands Great Walks | Episode 4
Просмотров 32 тыс.2 года назад
Hiking the Milford Track | New Zealands Great Walks | Episode 4
An Overnight Hike to Mueller Hut | Mount Cook National Park, NZ
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
An Overnight Hike to Mueller Hut | Mount Cook National Park, NZ
Hiking the Hooker Valley Track | Mount Cook National Park, NZ
Просмотров 24 тыс.2 года назад
Hiking the Hooker Valley Track | Mount Cook National Park, NZ
Kumamoto Jodo group trip
Another peaceful video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching as always!
Finally you are back 😎😎
We apologize, it's been a while! The move to Canada drained us quite a bit and the motivation for editing has been low. Still getting out and recording lots of hikes, just dragging our feet on editing them 😅
@@ChrisandDanya Moving to Canada?! Sounds exciting… And a way bigger country that New Zealand. Looking forward to more videos from you!
@MasterRusty2020 finding information on Canadas hiking trails is actually quite frustrating! It's made us appreciate how well NZ is setup and how good the DOC site is
Another good reason to return to the South Island, was not expecting this part of the island to be so mountainous.
It's a fantastic part of the island and doesn't get enough recognition! Kahurangi is one of our favourite National Parks in NZ
The panoramas of the mountains are beautiful.I don,t spare superlatives and I really wish you these experiences.❤
Thank you! 🙏❤️
I don't usually comment on videos but I'll make an exception for this one! I grew up in the area and have summited Mt Arthur more times than I can count. It is so lovely to see a slice of home captured so beautifully. :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! You come from a very beautiful country and we really enjoyed Nelson when we were there. We're in Canada now and often find ourselves comparing it to NZ. While Canada is incredibly beautiful in it's own right, there is something very special about NZ and we can't wait to move back and call it home one day 😊
Stunning as always. Another hike for my "to do" list. Your videos always inspire me 💚💚💚
It's very accessible! The road to the parking lot is narrow and steep, but gets you up high, so the elevation gain is not that large.
When I reminisce about my NZ trip, it's this hike that I think about most often; probably because I was awestruck by how majestic the scenery was. I'd never seen anything like it. Thank you for capturing this memory.
After doing more hiking in Canada, we're starting to realise just how unique NZ is! Also how easy it is to access such beautiful hikes Sorry it took so long to edit! Glad you can now re-live it whenever you want 😊
@@ChrisandDanya And I will! xo
Very nice video...New Zealand so very lovely. Thank you for sharing your adventures.😊x
Thanks for watching Atholl! Sorry for not posting for so long 😅
Superb photography. I really enjoy your posts as you capture NZ at its best. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words!
if you start early enough, is it possible to get to the breast hill summit and return in one day?
Yep! We saw a few people doing it as day hikes. The elevation would be a big day, but definitely do-able
At the end you went through a 'kissing gate' separately!! A missed opportunity!😊
I'll get her now 😂
I’ve just moved back to NZ after 8 years away and loving your videos! We have a few hikes planned this summer so it’s cool to see what they are like. For this track, It doesn’t look like anything has changed. The huts are still privately run/owned and you need to book through them to do the walk. I think the prices might have gone up though?
That's good to hear that nothing has changed! I guess prices going up are the norm these days 😅 We can't wait till we get back to NZ one day!
how was the process of using the drone here?
To be honest, I shouldn't have flown my drone here because I didn't have a permit. The only reason I did was because someone else was flying their drone. Flying a drone in NZ is very restricted and not really recommended. It's so beautiful that you don't really need one anyways 😊
Thanks for uploading.. was wondering what time of the year this took place.. also if i were to go in Nov, would it be too freezing to go?
We went in mid November and it was great! Every year can be different, but we really enjoyed our time then
Lauder is pronounced Lorder. Just so you know.
Thanks
Nice one!
Thank you!
Great video. If you don't mind. What video cam are you using?
Apologies for the delayed response! Current main camera is a Panasonic GH6 with Panasonic Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4. Then for the talking and follow shots I'm using a GoPro Hero 10 Black
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Chris and Danya Did you do a course for the pack rafting? Did you buy your own rafts? I’m a kiwi living in WA, but this looks like a heap of fun
We did a course in Queenstown and then purchased our rafts through them. Highly recommend taking a course. There's only so much technique they can teach you, but the safety aspects and how to read the river are crucial
Beautiful, hopefully doing this in October!
You'll have a wonderful time!
Not sure how I missed this video when it first came out? It’s gorgeous I love it. Perfect level of rapids for me. Fun but no death if you make an error 😂. Would love to see more packrafting
Definitely one of the best beginner friendly packrafting trips you can do! We have one more packrafting video on our channel about the Hokitika Gorge on the West Coast
Beautiful. I'm really glad I watched your train journey south and decided to subscribe.
Thank you ❤️
Amazing quality! What kind of gear are you guys using?
Thanks Murky! Using a Panasonic GH6 with 12-60mm f2.8-4 and GoPro Hero 10 as our cameras
I've lived in Nelson all my life and have missed the opportunity to walk where you have been. Thanks soooo much gor sharing. I cried at the awesome landscape.xxoo
Thank you for the support Ross! Definitely some easier access trails in the area you can still enjoy. Hope you get the chance to get out there!
Great hike
Thank you ❤️
that website is fantastic, japs do things right
Just starting to watch but the music is so irritating
Yeah agreed, it was a bad choice 😅 Been thinking about re-editing with better music
Don’t do it in lake, river, pond water infections will occur
I’ve been on this tramp many times. Only last week I popped up for an overnighter at the Bushline Hut on Mt. Robert. Your video is by far the best filmed I’ve ever seen. Fantastic work.
Thank you Jamie, that really means a lot! ❤️
Anyone 2023
Great Video thank you. You did the Track justice. Ive literally spent months up there, love it! 💞💞
Thank you 🙏 It is a beautiful part of NZ ❤️
nice video - thank you. Nice to see "home"...
Thanks for watching!
What the fk is that pig doing ? So much for predator/pest free Able Tasman lol. Project Janzoom seem selective in their pest eradication. I bet those Candian Geese are still there shitting all over the beach
Hey Guys, great video. I’ve done The Routeburn and Milford track. I’m thinking of doing the Kepler in December this year… bookings for the season will be released soon. But I’ve been thinking of doing the Rees-Dart. But that one looks a little sketchy, so not sure as I will be doing it myself. Hmm😬 have you guys done Rees-dart? Thoughts?
Sorry for the delayed response! Never done the Rees-Dart unfortunately, that's one trail we've always wanted to do. If you can get a good weather window the the Kepler is a fantastic track, especially that second and third day 👌
@@ChrisandDanya thanks for the reply. I booked in for the Kepler for December, will just cross the fingers for the weather. Will Leave the Rees -dart for another time
@thirstymercfan great choice! We went in December during Xmas and we had great weather. Fingers crossed!
which month did you go? 😊
We went at the very end of October, right before the Great Walk season officially opened
@@ChrisandDanya nice!! thank you!!
Awesome vid but, Ouraki?
I struggle with Maori pronunciation 😅
What about laundry? On the Camino, we wash clothes every night.
I don't see why you couldn't do laundry every night, but I suppose it depends on the accommodation you stay at
Such a good watch thanks for that
Thanks Luke!
I was here last week, did only the first part of the track. It was INSANELY beautiful. This is one of those places that you have to experience for yourself. Because film/pictures don't do it justice, even when it is this high quality footage.
Completely agree, nothing beats seeing it in person 😊
Mate this is absolutely brilliant…. Thank you so much for your time and advice
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Hi Chris & Danya, great videos, I wonder if you guys would make a gear and camera settings reviews in the future? Thanks
We can definitely do that! Probably something we should have done a while ago 😅
Hi Chris and Danya, When was this vlog shot? First week of November or whatever? I'm planning a trip in autumn 2025 and want to try and pick the right moment in the calendar.
This was early-mid November i believe
You guys are so lucky to hike this mesmerizing beauty. No words is enough for me how much I have enjoyed your video while watching it. Thanks for entertaining me.
Thanks for coming along with us 😊
cool vid. see any animals?
Just the usual NZ birds
This is stunning! How far from the hooker trail to the hut? We can just follow the orange pole all the way?
Thanks Chris and Danya, beautifully filmed, my favorite, next time you’re in the Nelson Lakes, might I suggest the Cupola - Gunsight route. From Chris and Sonya.
Will keep that in mind for next time, thanks 😊
Thank you. Fanastic video !!!
Thanks for watching!