Bikepacking New Zealand's Last Wilderness // Where Mountains Meet Sea

Growing up as a kid, I was told the stories of the journeys taken by the Māori people searching for Pounamu (Greenstone) on the South Island's west coast. Journeys that took them over mountain ranges, rivers, and dense bush - all in search for this sacred stone.
Those journeys laid the seed for an idea: wouldn’t it be neat to link up some of these old trails and, in doing so, ride up some of the best single track we have here in Aotearoa New Zealand. In May 2021, me and four friends set off to do just that. This film documents our 4-day journey, attempting a complete circumnavigation of Kahurangi National Park.
Check out my other NZ bikepacking film: • In The Moment | Bikepa...
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My trips are kindly supported by the excellent guys at Cyclewerks, who supply top bikepacking gear here in New Zealand: www.cyclewerks.co.nz/

[@ashermanangan]

beautiful film yeah!

[@mathewmacpherson857]

Absolutely great film…so inspiring. Thank you

[@camstarx]

Very inspiring vid ! Thanks for creating

[@pnwbikepacking]

Super great story telling! Really enjoyed your narration and music selection. You also had some really incredible shots. Overall a really amazing job and that route looks so fun! Subbed and looking forward to your next video!

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks a lot Chris. You're vids are awesome buddy. Would love to ride around PNW sometime. Vids are definitely in the works!

[@jaykay8048]

Fantastic account of what looks like a wonderful journey, it's on my list now - keep em coming Greg, just brilliant.

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers Jason. Yup, a brilliant route!

[@andywillis3723]

This makes me want to depart the U.S. visit New Zealand with my gravel bicycle. Thank you for sharing, stunning and informative. Best to all.

[@jerwinregalado4229]

This is inspiring, the narrative is powerful, and those landscapes and nature are so beautiful, mostly the wilderness, and I like the most is the time with friends and living in those moments. Thanks for sharing. Kudos! love from the Philippines :)

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks Jerwin! It was a special trip, for sure. A well needed escape to the mountains with good company. Take care.

[@jerwinregalado4229]

@@GregEdwardss I always wanted to go there and experience the outdoors, I hope someday in the future. Please continue creating this kind of video, thanks again for sharing!

[@InspiredRides]

Wow what a fantastic film, thanks for sharing!

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers!

[@deniseprince9498]

I absolutely loved your film! The scenery, commentary, music, everything - exceptional!

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks Denise! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@meznz]

Awesome, The video thumbnail is a mashup of Otago Peninsula looking down onto Allans Beach and some trail :-D for anyone interested.

[@michanidzinski1263]

what a great watch. thank you for this video! great pictures and storytelling!

[@donhodson68]

Bloody awesome film Greg,amazing footage, Cheers from a fellow rider

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers Don :)

[@joost__de__wolf]

Very nice!

[@gpobillo]

Thanks this inspired me to do the south Island

[@mycoolcar]

This is a fantastic video and trip. I watched this while doing a 4 hour trainer ride this morning, staying inside because of the level 4 outbreak. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, and the effort you put into it.

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers buddy! Hopefully not too long until we can get out for some long rides. Kia kaha

[@bosanderspublictheology]

This was really amazing to watch. Thank you.

[@dilandevinda]

Woww amazing 😍

[@GregEdwardss]

:)

[@typing.....................]

Sir, this is amazing very well made! thank you for sharing your adventure for free.

[@mathiasouellet3621]

The ending just makes my day! Your work is incredible you deserve more love and attention. Thanks for this absolute beauty!

[@lukemciver3512]

Awesome video! Was literally planning this loop this morning, sat down for lunch and saw this! Stoked! Couple of drone shots I’m pretty sure aren’t local though?

[@2pinttony719]

Amazing film, looked an awesome adventure. It made me want to get back to NZ, its 20 years since I went travelling there, and I did some of the best MTB rides I've ever done, would love to have the time get back for a few months. Thanks for sharing 👍 👍👍

[@brent8538]

awesome film man. Loved it!

[@mswarrior932]

Great video!! I really enjoyed it thank you!!!

[@tsmtsts]

Incredible video Greg. Thanks for taking the time to pull this together, really beautiful

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers Matt. Glad you enjoyed it pal.

[@dennis.mproduction]

I enjoyed the editing in particular. Thank you.

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers Denn :)

[@jamieruss3708]

Awesome film, three of us are riding K500 clockwise over 4 days in October. Thanks for sharing the experience!!

[@GregEdwardss]

Awesome! You'll love it :)

[@merida2604]

Hi, looks like an amazing trip. Great job. Have you OGR in both directions, if yes what is your feedback on the comparison? I have only done it ending at seddonville. Thanks

[@jenniepantano2066]

What a great video Greg! Glen and I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for sharing your epic adventure!!

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks Jen! Really lad you enjoyed it. You guys gotta give it a try now :)

[@johnwood2758]

That was well good mate. Very jealous indeed. Those were some big rides and to do them back to back is hella impressive 🤘

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers John! You gotta come out here and ride sometime once the word is more normal - you'll love it.

[@jittenpanchal]

Love this film mate, just makes me envy you more getting to explore that beautiful landscape. You also make me want to cycle more now. Can't wait for more content.

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers Jitt. You will love exploring here!!

[@witheyman123]

Beautiful work thank you

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks :)

[@dwayneboyes3084]

I from motueka planning on doing the kahurangi 500 but the other way .after lockdown

[@GregEdwardss]

Enjoy Dwayne! Old ghost will 100% be more enjoyable haha

[@squaks07]

Superb account of a great trip, thank you

[@GregEdwardss]

Thank you Neil

[@ByaheNiJec]

nice ride brother, watching from philippines

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks buddy :)

[@soloist777]

Very enjoyable. I long to return to NZ to ride again.

[@GregEdwardss]

Thanks Lorenzo. NZ is a special place to ride, for sure.

[@Tickityboo32]

Fantastic Greg! Also loved your Kopiko film. Where to next?

[@GregEdwardss]

Cheers Jason! Good question...maybe one of the brevets coming up this summer. Who knows. But defs riding my bike :)

[@midnight___lightning]

Yewwwwwww kitty

[@GregEdwardss]

🤙😊