Bring that video on ! You got some skills i think we would like to see.
@MrTrevf4 күн бұрын
brilliant end to the video-real life then something different to finish-loved it.
@smiles_per_hr64084 күн бұрын
@@MrTrevf thanks. It was a bit of a toss up on posting it, but I’m big on trying to keep it real as that is healthier for everyone.
@Shanon-nb4ev9 күн бұрын
I can show you 1 more out there but its a dead end and you would have to turn around its about 14km from the tahora saddle
@smiles_per_hr64089 күн бұрын
@@Shanon-nb4ev interesting. Is it on private land? Or is this the Moki stock tunnel. This route wasn’t meant to be exhaustive, but more so an accessible route for as many as possible in a logical loop. I’m aware of about 6 more tunnels currently. Feel free to message me [email protected]
@Shanon-nb4ev9 күн бұрын
I dont know if its you i showed on facebook a year or so back but its on a paper road
@Shanon-nb4ev9 күн бұрын
@@smiles_per_hr6408 maps.app.goo.gl/ktuzbz5AZQ54j2M37 its about there
@smiles_per_hr64089 күн бұрын
@@Shanon-nb4ev Sounds like it could be the Moki stock tunnel. I have been invited to see 2 more over summer on private land, I’m trying to find time to research their history and see if it matches what I think is correct. There are a couple more I’ve seen on some Topo maps, but not others and are in the middle of nowhere.
@drTeddyJo13 күн бұрын
looks epic
@smiles_per_hr640812 күн бұрын
It was. Such an extraordinary experience.
@thejollypoacher107420 күн бұрын
What road was that up Paul?
@smiles_per_hr640820 күн бұрын
This was what is known as a Papaiti loop. Head up Papaiti Rd which becomes Kauarapaoa Rd, then heads back down Rangitautau West Rd. We did it the harder way. Clockwise seems easier is the general consensus.
@thejollypoacher107419 күн бұрын
@smiles_per_hr6408 Oh, I didn't recognize it. I'm definitely in the anti-clockwise is easier camp.
@smiles_per_hr640819 күн бұрын
@@thejollypoacher1074yeah. I feel that last climb out of Kemps Pole is unwelcome at the end of the look going clockwise.
@thejollypoacher107419 күн бұрын
@smiles_per_hr6408 for sure. I'm not a fan off the steep pinches between Bushy Park and Junction Rd. Prefer the longer more consistent climbs out of Mayo's and Paparangi.
@autumngreenleaf339025 күн бұрын
Audio is too difficult to hear. Not only with traffic noise but with distance to camera low volume. You should make another episode with good audio. Then I would watch.
@smiles_per_hr640825 күн бұрын
I will eventually refilm it, just a matter of free time. I’m pretty gutted about the audio, have remedied it for future episodes. Thanks
@kevincrowley987326 күн бұрын
Nice video Paul! Where was that cabin near Hawera? Not much accom in that area!
@smiles_per_hr640826 күн бұрын
@@kevincrowley9873 that was at Hawera Holiday park. Yes. Not much accommodation in Hawera, especially if you’re planning to camp, then you need to be further around the coast in either direction.
@steveknight409026 күн бұрын
Could you make more videos about the Land Rover and camping with it. That's what bought me to your channel and why I subscribed. I have little interest in cycling videos.
@smiles_per_hr640826 күн бұрын
@@steveknight4090 there will definitely be more landrover videos in the future, just depends on what opportunities arise as to where I go and what I film. Thanks.
@thejollypoacher107426 күн бұрын
Great video!!
@smiles_per_hr640826 күн бұрын
@@thejollypoacher1074 thanks. It was a lot of fun to make.
@azzanaki6368Ай бұрын
A little more details would be awesome mate 👍. Really enjoy your work as you are giving us some more adventures that we didn't know we had to do . Cheers
@bmibiketrialАй бұрын
There is a link in the bio to the website, with the places visited. I am trying to get into the habit of putting the names on screen also. Cheers.
@azzanaki6368Ай бұрын
Perfect! Sorry mate , thats exactly what we are looking for . Gotta re-watch your other vids now lol. Might catch you outdoors one day , keep up the great work 👍
@smiles_per_hr6408Ай бұрын
@@azzanaki6368thanks mate. Glad you’re enjoying them. Just realised I commented from another account earlier 🤦
@gerritverburg4105Ай бұрын
Please check your oil in front and rear differentials
@judespier2925Ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video - snow looked incredible. Was it October you went? I am thinking about what date I should book.
@smiles_per_hr6408Ай бұрын
This was early to mid August. It really was incredible.
@gerritverburg4105Ай бұрын
You are Lucky to live in such a beautiful Country
@smiles_per_hr6408Ай бұрын
Incredibly fortunate, and grateful.
@jimbo7132 ай бұрын
great commitment to getting those shots of you riding past!
@smiles_per_hr64082 ай бұрын
Thanks. Trying to keep things a bit more interesting for you all. Also helps me get the miles up 😅
@smiles_per_hr64082 ай бұрын
Great to be able to take you along for the ride! We are very lucky here.
@juliabuddle79272 ай бұрын
Great to see you on the cycle path which passes my son's house on Papaiti road! The river road is a great ride by whatever means you do it. Living in the UK I don't get to visit very often so your adventures are lovely to see and remind me of how unspoilt much of your region is. 😊
@rogrwileman3582 ай бұрын
It seems its a bit of a treck . You seem to spend more time carring your bike but its a nice one
@smiles_per_hr64082 ай бұрын
Definitely a hike a bike. I knew this going in, but totally worth it.
@fuoridalsentiero3 ай бұрын
Beautiful place we love it. Big Like 💚
@muzza5663 ай бұрын
4.35pm Qld Something good to watch cheers Paul
@smiles_per_hr64083 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 Glad you’re enjoying the content.
@Rich_Runs_Cars4 ай бұрын
Great video - well done!
@ToddNZMTB4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video man, I forgot all about those Waikato river trails I saw them once driving past maybe 8 years ago [before I was MTB mad!] TrailForks doesn't really show much recent info, did you ride them all or have you got any recent intel? I imagine cyclone Gabrielle wrecked them but maybe they've been repaired? It's a reeeeeeeeally long drive down from Whangarei if they aren't rideable 😶
@smiles_per_hr64084 ай бұрын
I only rode that section. The Waikato River Trails FB page is always really into it with updates on maintenance and issues. They’re pretty proactive in keeping things open.
@ToddNZMTB4 ай бұрын
@@smiles_per_hr6408 alright 👍🏻
@muzza5664 ай бұрын
Making me homesick but then again it’s nice here temperature wise , always love our NZ scenery
@ToddNZMTB4 ай бұрын
_Goat rock road_ ha ha classic
@jimbo7134 ай бұрын
nice video, thanks for bringing us along
@rustyrovers79244 ай бұрын
Hi can anyone tell me if the top flat part of the dash can come off alone leaving the top and lower dash still fixed as I need access to run some wiring from engine bay through the top grommet on the right hand side when looking at the engine head on. Or is there any other easier route to run cabling inside the cab? Thanks
@smiles_per_hr64084 ай бұрын
Not sure about an easier way, but the dash is pretty secure with just the top dash pad removed. From memory even the instrument cluster sits in its own enclosed frame which has more bolts retaining it also.
@mdasik87305 ай бұрын
beautiful ❤
@smiles_per_hr64085 ай бұрын
It’s an amazing part of the world.
@muzza5665 ай бұрын
I saw the email couldn’t quite workout what’s going on lol Been in Australia too long lol Beautiful scenery I miss that cheers Paul
@fashionethio53725 ай бұрын
great content but next time use mic cause back ground noise is disturbing
@Bikepacking5 ай бұрын
Very cool info just wish you had better mic sound not great
@smiles_per_hr64085 ай бұрын
Cheers. Yes. Few issues with sound on this one. Definitely have plans to invest in a good mic in the future as funds allow. Thanks for Watching and the comments 🙏
@Bikepacking5 ай бұрын
@@smiles_per_hr6408 look at dji mic 2 it good
@muzza5666 ай бұрын
Welcome back Paul I was running out of stuff to watch your a breath of fresh air , I’m waiting for it to cool down I’ll be doing the same, it’s a shame there’s bloody snakes here otherwise I would be sleeping under my Darche awning under the stars cheers Murray
@smiles_per_hr64086 ай бұрын
Have a few more videos in the bank for you.
@rogrwileman3586 ай бұрын
Good to see you back HOPE you had a great Christmas and NEW YEAR
@smiles_per_hr64086 ай бұрын
Thanks Rogr. It’s good to be back. Christmas etc were brilliant, but busy.
@beecee12356 ай бұрын
Ohura.... not the Star Trek woman with the weird thing in her ear. :)
@jemma_199886 ай бұрын
Urenui has an interesting translation
@smiles_per_hr64086 ай бұрын
Yes, one of those times that the story and context have a big impact on the translation.
@muzza5666 ай бұрын
Welcome back HNY
@stephenhammond36567 ай бұрын
Nice Video, Nice Landy & Nice Surly :) - I rode Napier / Taihape last weekend, overnighted at a Motel and rode home the next day - hard ride with around 3K M Elv, but good training! I've got a Bridge Club (Grandma's Lipstick) and a 2013 Black Defender 90. Gonna look in to that Laughing Moa route as an additional add on. Keep up the great work!
@smiles_per_hr64087 ай бұрын
Nice. Sounds like you have a similar taste in transportation and self inflicted punishment.
@muzza5667 ай бұрын
I’ve been too Urenui beach I use to work on the Maui gas pipeline bloody long time ago
@smiles_per_hr64087 ай бұрын
First time I’d been there in about 30 years. Nice spot.
@michaelpratt117 ай бұрын
Makes me want to get my bike out!Good to see some nice countryside in the video. Cheers.
@smiles_per_hr64087 ай бұрын
You should!
@gerritverburg41057 ай бұрын
Bike rides do clear my brain for Years and I will head out in a couple of minutes
@smiles_per_hr64087 ай бұрын
So good for the soul. Enjoy your ride!
@muzza5667 ай бұрын
That’s great loved the paddle steamer cheers Paul, hot here in Horse Creek Qld 37
@juliabuddle79277 ай бұрын
How lovely to see you on the Waimarie , one of our favorite things to do when we visit from the UK. Our son now lives overlooking the awa and often waves to the people on the boat as they go by! Keep on exploring the 'road less travelled' and recording it! Good luck! Julia in Cornwall
@smiles_per_hr64087 ай бұрын
It’s funny, I watch it almost everyday from work and just happened to have the opportunity to go for a cruise. Was too good of an opportunity to not share this part of the story
@muzza5667 ай бұрын
Going well Paul I’m in Mt Morgan QLD from Thames originally I miss the NZ bush , as for your coffee I wouldn’t drink that shit lol Macoona for me , keep up the good work love your videos cheers
@smiles_per_hr64087 ай бұрын
Totally understand that. Every time I come back home I miss the bush. Would love to explore Oz one day, but it there is so much in NZ I doubt I will ever see everything. Glad you’re enjoying the vids. 🙏
@rogrwileman3588 ай бұрын
you have to learn to slowdown but its hard . It took the wife and I weeks to learn but once you have every thing is sweet .
@smiles_per_hr64088 ай бұрын
Absolutely. I’m a very slow learner. 🤣
@Wilt8v928 ай бұрын
Nice little hut,for the Nth island, plenty down Sth like that,and no people i wait till all the xmas mob have gone and visit a few..
@smiles_per_hr64088 ай бұрын
I would love to get to some down south, but it’s a bit far to get in a weekend
@gwilymrees85978 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. Visited a couple of the places you went, but never knew about carters.
@rovingtracks46828 ай бұрын
Cinematic goodness indeed. And a jaffle with pastry is just genius. Looks like you need a good chutney though.
@smiles_per_hr64088 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend. Yes, definitely need to dig into the chilly bin and find something to accompany it next time, but damn it was tasty!
@piotrjns2878 ай бұрын
Thanks to you, I can travel around New Zealand comfortably while staying in Poland. I'm looking forward to the next episodes. I really like your car.
@smiles_per_hr64088 ай бұрын
🙏 Thank you. If you sit on a wooden box while watching the videos it will feel like you’re in the LandRover for the journey too 😅
@piotrjns2878 ай бұрын
@@smiles_per_hr6408😄 Ha ha. I'm just watching the episode where you travel between Stratford and Taumanarui. I also checked out your blog. Regards
@rogrwileman3589 ай бұрын
Dont forget the tomato sauce makes it taste better . Ir certainly looks good enjoy.
@smiles_per_hr64089 ай бұрын
Tomato allergy. I can't hide my crap cooking in sauce unfortunately
@aviratica63709 ай бұрын
I don't know why this popped up in my feed but, I really enjoyed it. Greetings from Florida USA