Exploring New Zealand by motorbike

Roam New Zealand, following on from Australia I explore NZ on a solo motorbike camping adventure along dirt tracks, mountain passes, across properties/farms, back roads, the occasional HWY, camping beside lakes, on beaches, in the mountains and beside dirt tracks. Join me as I explore the beauty of this amazing country by motorcycle.

[@sachinprajapati4537]

I didn’t find this work of art , it found me ❤ love and respect from India 🇮🇳

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it is great to hear you are enjoying the series. I hope you be riding in your mountains soon.

[@doguztv]

Nice intro. Really gets me hyped for the rest of the trip. Thanks Joe.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, the first episode is always a little slower as I am just trying to get to the good stuff 😂

[@swayanshupanda2475]

I found this video when I needed it the most. You are amazing . Happy riding 😊 Lots of love ❤️

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode, I hope you enjoy some of the other episodes too.

[@bobdrakeford5731]

Great intro Jo! Congratulations to Royal Enfield! 👏 Joe would do the new Himalayan 450 well! Wow! New Zealand, what a place you show us Viewers with your photographic skills! 👍😁

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you liked it. The 450 is not in NZ as yet, still a few more weeks away, they have started closing down the tracks for winter and it is getting to cold to camp. Spoiler alert, the Scam 411 does a great job.

[@Bebetterthanbefore17]

Just by seeing intro i knew its going to be a master piece you gained another subscriber mate.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I hope you enjoyed this New Zealand series, there are a few other on the channel if they interest you.

[@justinabbiss5456]

Hi Joe - Welcome to NZ and specifically the South Island. A mate from Vic put me on to your work and I look forward to seeing how you capture the stunning scenery we call home. Safe riding mate.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, New Zealand is an epic place to explore, I could never do it justice, it a place you need to explore in person to really take in the mind-blowing scenery and the epic trails but I'll do my best.

[@justinabbiss5456]

When you get close to Queenstown and you need a bed, you’re very welcome. At the very least I’d be happy to buy you a beer and point out a couple of tracks to explore.

[@AndrewSmith-lj6xq]

Great to have you back, Joe. And great to see Royal getting behind you because so they bloody well should. Looking forward to the new content. 👍

[@freewayproject]

It's great to be back. Grateful for the loan of the bike. New Zealand is an epic place to ride, amazing trails and mind-blowing scenery.

[@jeremycox8261]

Awesome start. Can’t wait for the rest!!!!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoy the first episode, many more to come.

[@jktl1000s]

Ripper intro….cant wait to get home from work to watch the rest of this episode , I’m invested 🎉

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I hope you enjoy the series, there is a lot more to come

[@cuvip2007]

That intro had me drooling for an adventure. I'm definitely hyped for the rest of the series.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, New Zealand is an epic place to explore, great roads, awesome tracks, good camp spots and mind-blowing scenery.

[@zeethakur1154]

Duuuuuuuddddeee!! 😂❤ THAT intro of yours made me want to get up, pack up and leave asap, in the middle of the night. My brother's just been there to NZ and I've been contemplating, then this video pops up! Thanks, Mr. Joe.

[@freewayproject]

Great to hear you are liked the first episode, NZ is definitely worth exploring, I barely scratched the surface there is so much here.

[@chrisduffy8018]

Glad that you are back with a new series so soon. I'm looking forward to seeing where you end up! Have a great trip!

[@freewayproject]

It's great to be back. New Zealand is an amazing place to explore.

[@anthony851]

@10:42 a bit of trivia for you Joe. The building that is coming into the frame from the left is/was a rock crushing plant. The unusual triangular shape is because it is built using some of the recycled piers from the Otoko Viaduct. The viaduct was on the Moutohora Branch which was built with the intention of eventually meeting up with the East Coast Main Trunk that was terminated at Taneatua. The Moutohora Branch closed in 1953. Good to see you in NZ, lots more of the scenery is familiar to me. Anthony.

[@freewayproject]

I did notice that building, oh i wish I had that bit of information before I edited haha. I love interesting facts about things and places.

[@777interesting]

Great to see you back on the road / track / trail again Joe, and in one the best countries in the world to boot..we have motorhomed the South Island and not once in three weeks had to stay in a commercial park, always managed to find a wild camping spot each night and usually next to a river, lake or the ocean .... cheers Joe, its going to be a great Kiwi journey ....

[@freewayproject]

It's great to be back, New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, awesome trails, mind-blowing scenery and yes great camp sites.

[@terrycavender]

Beautiful as always! We were wondering where you were, now we know. So nice of RE NZ to lend you a Scram. I thought the Scram had a USB port under the left switch pod like the Himalayan, it's odd how RE changes things up. I had a similar idea about how to get the Rinowalk bags through an airline. I was just going to strap the bags together and try not to worry, your way is better. Rinowalk does make a universal heat shield that clamps on to the muffler, but I think you could fashion similar out of a bit of tin and some large hose clamps.

[@freewayproject]

Yes very grateful that they lent me the bike. Apparently some version did have a USB port but not this one. Yes I have been in a lot of airports and have actually heard checking staff say to people you have strapped 2 bags together so it's classed as 2 bags. So I got the bag that goes over my 70L hiking backpack (the bag is light and tough an used for when putting the back pack on the plane so all the straps and buckets don't get destroyed by baggage handlers). I got the 2 side panniers my 40L top bag, my tank bag and my helmet in there, all that under 23kg.

[@DavidGibson-se1ev]

Great to see you out about Joe It seems such a lovely place looking forward to the rest of the adventure Safe riding Thanks Dave

[@freewayproject]

It's great to be out exploring again Dave. New Zealand is an amazing place to explore and breathtaking scenery. I hope you enjoy the series.

[@mullins6429]

Hi Joe, along with a lot of others I really enjoyed that introduction. Really cool. Congratulations on the loan bike from Royal Enfield !! Awesome campsites so far. Looks like a beautiful place. It’s on my bucket list. Your ROAM poster looks great on my wall. Enjoy NZ, I’m looking forward to the upcoming episodes. 👍🇦🇺

[@freewayproject]

thanks Kent, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode. Yes very grateful for the loan of the motorbike, it wouldn't have been possible with out it. New Zealand is an epic place to explore definitely do it. Stoked you liked the poster.

[@Coolhand99au]

Great to see you back on the road Joe You were saying you changed your normal jacket for a warmer one for NZ Gotta tell ya, I'm lovin my "Merlin" summer jacket that you recommended Looking forward to seeing your South Island adventure

[@freewayproject]

Great to be back. Yes there has been no need for a summer jacket here haha. yes that Merlin one is great. The south island is an amazing place to explore, awesome trails, great camp spots and mind-blowing scenery.

[@person.X.]

Ride off to an awesome start. Really looking forward to this as I want to do a trip like this in the not too distant future. It was a bit of luck to get the bike as one of the frustrating things is that it is pretty cheap to rent a car in NZ but bloody expensive to rent bikes.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it is an epic place to explore so definitely do it. Yes I am very grateful for the loan of the bike.

[@SubieSpecs]

Oh lordy I live in a beautiful place. Feeling pretty stoked I get to go on a roady down to Queenstown tomorrow. Gotta learn to cherish it every time!!!

[@freewayproject]

You do live in an amazing place, the few rides I got to do around Queenstown were mind-blowning. Have fun out there.

[@hondaexplorer]

Awesome Joe!!!! great to see you back!

[@freewayproject]

Thank mate, it's great to be back.

[@TheWhiskeyThrottle_]

Welcome back Joe! OMG NZ this is going to be an epic series!

[@freewayproject]

Good to be back, New Zealand is an awesome mind blowing place, so much fun to ride and explore.

[@goldwing3982]

Awesome, glad to have you back Joe. You have a place to stay in Daphne, Alabama (near Mobile) should you get down this way. Keep em coming...🏍

[@freewayproject]

Great to be back, oh right along the 10, well I'll definitely take a not of that, thanks for the offer.

[@Andrew-qc9xw]

What a fantastic start to an amazing journey. Looking forward to the next instalment and to see your thoughts on the SCRAM vs the Himalayan.

[@freewayproject]

New Zealand is an amazing place to explore. Yes I'll share my thoughts along the way the do a review of the Scram and how it compares the the Himalayan.

[@garystoddart2647]

I’m so glad you’re back. I’ve missed the adventures. Looking forward to seeing the South Island.

[@freewayproject]

It's good to be back. The south Island is an amazing place to explore, awesome trails and mind-blowing scenery.

[@user-hq7rb5hv7s]

Great to see a new video...a little different bike....looking forward to see New Zealand.....any new 450 himi sightings yet.....Nice of RE to let you use a bike....you're doing something right and they're giving you some recognition.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it great to be exploring again. New Zealand is amazing, great trails, awesome camp spots and mind-blowing scenery. Yes grateful for the use of the motorbike.

[@ianlogan9415]

I'm sitting here starting to plan a short camping trip in a few weeks' time and up pops a new series! YAAAAY!

[@freewayproject]

Sounds like fun, nothing better than getting out there.

[@MGWV0746]

Looking forward to the new series and seeing New Zealand. That first camp site by the ocean was really amazing!

[@freewayproject]

New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, good roads, great tracks, awesome camp sites, and mind-blowing scenery.

[@DaktariRider]

Nice one Joe, I'm really looking forward to getting to NZ at the end of the year. I'll be watching this series carefully :) I'm currently riding my Himalayan in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee after riding up through Europe and flying it to Miami. You would love the trails here mate...endless!

[@freewayproject]

New Zealand is mind-blowing and I know I will barely scratch the surface of what is here, you'll see in the next episode (episode 4) that the trails start to get fun. I would love to explore the trails in the Smoky mountain, i have traveled through there before but not one a motorbike. Hopefully I can plan a trip there in the not to distance future. Have fun out there.

[@alfonsvanmaanen]

Most excellent once again Joe! Looking forward to tagging along. Hopefully the weather Gods smile upon you 🙏

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Yes should be good, but it is NZ so rain and cold are guaranteed .

[@carolynsmith9721]

Into series 3 and the idea of getting on my first motorbike is starting to stick… I can only explore by foot so fast and so far 😂 looking forward to following on 🤩 congrats on the new series!!

[@freewayproject]

Well there is always the options of riding to remote trail heads on the bike then hiking on foot.

[@docholliday2364]

Just fantastic Joe, A great first episode look forward to the next . Thank you for the video.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode.

[@MrKey-mn5ji]

Keep 'em coming...always enjoy your videos. I love my '21 Himalayan, but I often wonder about the 19 inch front, since most of my time is on pavement ...and I agree with the others below, love the intro.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the episode. Yes the 19 is definitely better on road when in those fun winding roads

[@louisaklimentos7583]

My brother in law went to NZ and said it was mind blowing . He would love to ride a motor bike there . When he returned back home , he said that I would never would want to travel NSW again , once I have seen NZ . I will one day visit NZ when the time is right . The scenery is epic in NZ and I can’t wait to go . Having said that I still love our national parks in Australia .your video is very nice thank you !

[@freewayproject]

Yes mind-blowing does sum it up, it is definitely worth going and exploring there. NSW has some incredible places to explore I see it as just different than NZ no worse no better, unique in it's own way. For example the first episode of the A rough idea series going out to the "Walls of China" in Mungo National park was mind-blowing on sunset.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

@@freewayproject I love to see that too ! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos !

[@evho9295]

Hi there, glad to see you made it to NZ- was wondering when to see something from you next 😉. Looks amazing- great video and pics. Cheers from Lombok Eva

[@freewayproject]

Stoked to be In NZ, it's an amazing place to explore, awesome trails and mind-blowing scenery.

[@RoadDogSteve]

Nice footage. Reminds me of where I lived/worked on the Northern California coast. Thanks

[@freewayproject]

Oh the Pacific North West is stunning, would like to ride through there all the way up the boarder into Canada. yes very similar to that area. it is quite dry here at the moment I have been told.

[@goldenstardust]

Found your channel from a comment on Kinga's "On Her Bike" channel. She's just uploading her NZ content. Really enjoyed this video, got itchy feet now! New subscriber 👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Kathleen, it is great to hear you enjoyed the first episode, it take me a while to edit each one so there will be roughly another 15 episode in this series.

[@kevinwilliams9380]

Good stuff, land of my birth. moved to au from Tauranga. Camped and dived lottin point a few time when younger, my sister in law still camps there every year with her friends. Gisborne's one of the few place I personally haven't been to. Citizen Au back in 2008 so can't see my ever moving back there now. Looking forward to the rest of your journey, esp on the mainland (SI)

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, that was an awesome surprise riding down that dirt track through the trees and seeing that stunning empty bay. Lots of episodes to come.

[@nunnyd69]

Great to see you back again Joe and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you roam in NZ this season on the Scram

[@freewayproject]

Great to be back, New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, there should be around 16 episodes in this series.

[@Bugonabike314]

Brilliant Joe. I’m loving this and will take notes as I’m planning my trip for next Feb. shipping my bike over and camping for 6 weeks. Cheers. Annie

[@freewayproject]

Definitely worth doing, trails are awesome, the scenery is mind-blowing and great places to camp. I think February is the best time. I was delayed a bit but still good weather.

[@heinschwartz7941]

Good to see you back on the road Joe. Look forward to following along 😎

[@freewayproject]

Great to be back, there's lots to come.

[@GSSarai]

So excited about this new season you’ve started, Joe! Question for you that I’ve been meaning to ask since the last season - how do you avoid dust with your camera gear (specifically with your SLR - does your backpack do a good job of keeping the dust out?)? Especially when riding gravel all day?

[@freewayproject]

I am glad you are along for the ride. Probably the main reason I avoid dust is I ride alone (most of the time), most dust normally comes from other vehicles. Also yes the backpack which is a Shimoda (shimodadesigns.com) is design for this type of thing, keeping snow (water) and dust out. So I have never really had an issue with dust. I also have sensor cleaners with me as I need to change the lens a far bit. I went through Wānaka and there was a camera store charging sensor cleaning starting at $90, you can buy a sensor cleaning pack of 10 for $20 and it takes less than 2 mins, I've been doing it for years in the middle of nowhere and never had an issue cleaning it. The camera stores try to scare people off from doing it yourself so they can make easy money.

[@mangogray5929]

Well done Joe looking forward to seeing more good to see Enfield. Giving you recognition

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, it's an epic place to explore, epic trails and mind-blowing scenery .

[@dizzymonk]

Terrific that you've made it to NZ. I am looking forward to what you get up to. I went around the South Island myself in December ... such a great place to roam around on a motorbike. Funny watching this, 16:36 is on my way to work each morning (on my RE) 😂

[@freewayproject]

It is epic to be here. Such an incredible place to explore. Really haha yes one other person said I rode past his house too. The chance of me taking the same road as you, then me filming at that time, then me using that footage, then you watching it is very small, which blows my mind.

[@KillickGreenieRN]

Welcome back mate. I've really missed your videos. The opening sequence has to be the best KZbin edit I've ever seen. Cheers.

[@freewayproject]

It's great to be back, this journey is a special one, I hope you enjoy the series.

[@graemefield9625]

I very much enjoy yourvtravels. Just love NZ and am looking forward to following along on your trip. Have a great time.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the series, there is a lot more to come.

[@nuttfarmgarage6434]

Welcome back! Great start to another adventure!

[@freewayproject]

Great to be back, lots to come

[@sarahking9427]

Love it Joe - can’t wait to see your Te WaiPounamu coverage. Wish RE had provided you with a 450, but reckon you were probably too early. They wont quite be in the country yet! Regardless, the scram should do the job.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. The Te WaiPounamu is mind-blowing, other worldly. Yes the 450 isn't there for a bit longer and the track will start to close by then and it will be a lot colder, the Sram is doing the job.

[@davidwood974]

Well done, Joe! Looking forward to following along, safe travels

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode. NZ is an amazing place to explore, there is a lot to come

[@horsesoldier1]

Sooooo glad you’re on another adventure! I’ll watch when I get home from work. 😊Can’t wait!

[@freewayproject]

Stoke to be on another adventure. I hope you enjoy it.

[@horsesoldier1]

Gosh I missed you 😊 you’re such an inspiration! I saw horses lol🐎

[@motogusnz]

Welcome to NZ. Great video. I look forward to seeing your future episodes.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it's an amazing place to explore, great roads, epic trails, awesome camp spots and mind-blowing scenery .

[@motogusnz]

@@freewayproject You’ve done an amazing job rooting out some great camp spots. I look forward to your next vids. Great style too.

[@wozmat9263]

Awesome intro Jo.... Looking forward to seeing what else you get up to on the South Island. Cheers for sharing all your Adventures Mate.. 😀

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, New Zealand is an awesome place to explore.

[@bambusbjorn3508]

love your footage as well as your narration!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it.

[@jbgrant7250]

Love this Joe🤟. I look forward to more

[@freewayproject]

Thanks JB, there is a lot more to come.

[@paularand947]

That looks like an amazing journey. Looking forward to your future travels. If you're heading back up to the North Island and you need a place to stay, we're only 30 mins from the ferry. Welcome to stay.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode. It is an amazing place to explore the trails are epic and the scenery is mind-blowing. Thanks for the offer.

[@paularand947]

@@freewayproject Thanks for your reply. By the way, I meant we're 30 mins from the Picton ferry.

[@frankseymour4162]

Watched some other motorcycle travel videos and none have the fantastic production yours have. You may have done this before. It looks like another great series, thank you.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. (I do have a back ground in making documentaries).

[@frankseymour4162]

@@freewayproject I think I might have seen some of the ones you talked about in previous videos. You do have a real talent, your photography is brilliant.

[@dalegrover7633]

I am lucky enough to live in Nelson ( Top of the Sth Island ) & can ride some pretty awesome trails right on my doorstep. 😊

[@freewayproject]

You definitely are, so many amazing tracks everywhere it seems, I know I must be riding past so many I don't know are there, oh well i'll just have to come back a few more times 😂. I hope you're having fun out there.

[@wildlambs]

Love the vids Joe, one of the inspirations for me to get a bike and start some exploring

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Definitely more fun when your out there exploring yourself.

[@shaned187]

Great to see you back so soon Joe. NZ is unreal for a motorcycle trip NZ is my second home and lucky enough to have done a few trips around the place as I have a bike stored there with family. South Island especially is a treat! Looking forward to the series. BTW I have the 450 on order. Cant wait to collect from the dealership soon. After riding a mates 411 and watching your series convinced me to pick one up. As you have said in one of your vidoes it's perfect exploring bike which is my wheelhouse now I'm in my early 40's and take it a little slower.

[@freewayproject]

Good to be back. New Zealand is epic to explore, awesome trails and mind-blowing scenery. Apparently the 450 is a good step above the 411 so it should be a lot of fun.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Oh that's some serious editing those first 2 mins! And a great video Joe, look forward to watching the series unfold. Thanks mate 👍👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I picked out just the best shots for that first part, it started at over 15mins 😳 so had to whittle it down to under 2min. But it will all appear in the up coming series. The place is epic to explore, so many cool tracks.

[@alansmith1268]

Hi Joe nice to see you back on the road love the intro looks a stunning place to ride and glad to see you finally getting some well earned recognition from RE looking forward to the rest of the series all the best mate from a wet n windy UK.

[@freewayproject]

It is great to be back, NZ is epic, good road, great track, awesome camp site and mind-blowing scenery. Yes very grateful for the loan of the bike otherwise I would not be able to do it.

[@alansmith1268]

@@freewayproject thanks for the reply Joe 👍enjoy

[@narayaniyer3582]

Beautiful video editing. And love the sincerity tone that you have set. Wish you safe travels and many more such adventures.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Narayan, it is great to hear you enjoyed the episode, I hope you like the rest of the series.

[@coobye]

Cool, I've beeen looking forward to this trip.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode, about 16 more to come.

[@WishdomStory]

Nice Start Joe. Looking forward to more episodes of NZ.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it.

[@mikew1854]

Fantastic Joe. Been wondering where you had gone and hoping to see something soon. Pumped for this series.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Yes took me a bit to get it sorted, I think the episodes (tacks and scenery) should get better the further into the series we get.

[@Peter760]

Great to see you back on the channel 😉. Enzed, what a great choice and judging by the roads so far you are going to have a hoot of a time while we watch and suffer with FOMO. Nice of RE to offer you a ride, well deserved.

[@freewayproject]

Great to be back, yes New Zealand is an amazing place to explore and yes very grateful for the loan of the bike.

[@radadventure2606]

Hey Joe, you are back already! Impressive. And what a great intro! Look forward to discovering the South Island with you!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. NZ is an epic place to explore.

[@darrellbeales7081]

Awesome stuff mate, your previous series inspired me to ride Tasmania early this year and will do the high country next year. Highly motivational. Keep them coming.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, that is awesome to hear, I hope Tasmania was fun, the high country is awesome to explore too.

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks! Great to see you back on the road. Looks like a great adventure ahead . Safe travels

[@freewayproject]

It's great to be back Larry, thank you as always for the support. New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, the roads are great the tracks are amazing, good spots to camp and the scenery is mind-blowing, lots of episodes to come.

[@larrykaminski3269]

@@freewayproject It will be interesting to see how the Scram performs vs the Himalayan

[@freewayproject]

@@larrykaminski3269 yes, it will be interesting, I'll do a review once the trip is done.

[@wesleyjames.]

Really enjoyed that, looking forward to seeing more of your adventures around the beautiful South Island !

[@freewayproject]

Great to hear you enjoyed the first episode, there are are probably anther 15 episodes to come.

[@vanceyboy1959]

I just loved that journey. Brings back memories of where I was born. Can't wait to see more. Just a word of Warning my friend---It gets really cold in N.Z. Take care.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Yes it gotten down to 1 degree a little chilly.

[@darcyh2889]

G'day Joe. I have been frothing to see your NZ series begin as I've been to the South many times and absolutely love the South. Haven't done it by motorbike but is definitely on my to do list. I now own a 2021 Himmy so I'm about to start hitting the dirt and relearning how to dirt ride. Can't wait to watch your next episode. Enjoy. 😁

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode anther 16 to come. NZ is an epic place to explore, trails are so much fun and the scenery is mind-blowing.

[@amdinga561]

Intro was absolutely bonkers dude. Very excited to start this new chapter! Extremely cool of RE to hook you up with a bike, though tbh they should give you an official sponsor deal of some kind; I imagine you've inadvertently sold at least a handful of new Himalayans to people who watch your channel haha

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I hope you enjoy the series, New Zealand is an amazing place to explore. I am grateful for the lone of the bike other wise I would have been able to explore New Zealand.

[@peakrider4886]

Hi Joe. Your channel popped up in my feed yesterday. I’ve since watched all of the parts to your last roam which I enjoyed immensely. I will go back and catch up on your other adventures, but looking forward to the NZ trip. You truly inspire me to get out and adventure, currently I’m building an adventure bike out of a 90’s Kawasaki KLE 500, only problem we have in the UK is the lack of trails and tracks like you have down-under, but I’m sure there’s plenty to explore before heading out into Europe. All the best, Richard

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Richard, great to hear you are enjoying the series. That bike build sounds like a fun project and yes definitely get out there, you never know what you might find.

[@stevematalone2512]

Stoked to see u back brother and In Nz this is going to be awesome

[@freewayproject]

Good to be back, New Zealand is an awesome mind-blowing place to explore.

[@stevematalone2512]

The bike was a score

[@freewayproject]

@@stevematalone2512 yes it was, I am vet grateful

[@tomosan1967]

Awesome, looking forward to this..

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it is an amazing place to explore, mind-blowing scenery and great trails.

[@theindianrider3894]

Love from INDIA ❤🎉

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I hope you enjoy the series.

[@Tina293-72]

Looking forward to seeing your NZ adventure. Your stills will be epic I’m sure.

[@freewayproject]

I hope you enjoy it.

[@maccas44]

Loving this Joe………N.Z is one of my favourite places

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Yes it is an amazing place to explore.

[@maccas44]

@@freewayproject keep up the great work Joe. I see their have big Raps on the Enfield maybe you should him them up when you get back

[@ricardolaranjeira4648]

Wowwwww... grettrings from Portugal

[@freewayproject]

Olá Ricardo, espero que você goste do passeio

[@Danmantus]

Looking forward to the rest of this trip

[@freewayproject]

Great to hear you are enjoying the new series, there will probably be around 16 episodes.

[@eochaid]

Looking forward to see NZ through your Camera! enjoy!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I hope you enjoy it.

[@jeemay]

Waiting to see what's gonna happen next!

[@freewayproject]

Great to hear you are enjoying the series, episode 4 will go live today (Friday).

[@greglipschitz]

So great to see you back on the road again Joe. A few of the AusTouring guys are doing NZ later in the year. I'm sure they will enjoy watching your adventures.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to be back, NZ is an epic place to explore, so many epic trails and the scenery is mind-blowing.

[@theslowdeathoftheuniverse]

Scramblers are so cool.

[@freewayproject]

It is definitely getting the job done on this journey, doing surprisingly well off road, and it is great on road.

[@neil2402]

Wow, looking forward to this series. NZ is a favourite place. Spent 6 weeks there 22 years ago, and recognised quite a few places in your intro. Hope to go back one day when we ditch the kids! Cheers,

[@freewayproject]

I hope you enjoy the new series Neil, yes definitely an amazing place to explore.

[@RPCAFF]

Awesome brother! NZ absolutely fantastic place, especially with the freedom of the moto

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, yes the place is mind-blowing to explore.

[@FelliniMotorcycle]

Brilliant!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode.

[@nevillebroadbent1601]

Presumably you survived East Cape. Tiger country , gangs galore. South Island is the adventure capital for riding.

[@freewayproject]

yes I made it onto the South Island, yes it has great roads amazing trails, good camp site and mind-blowing scenery

[@yodinator]

Brilliant mate, NZ's a great place for bikes. You came right past my house! (at 15:46)

[@freewayproject]

It is a mind-blowing place to explore, so good. Haha that's insane, or all the road to go down, then for me to actually be recoding at that time and then for me to actually include it in the episode HA.

[@johnpiegzik1947]

Hi Joe. Nice to see you back on the road again. Place looks good very nice camping spot by the water. Cant wait for the next video. Cheers John from gold coast.

[@freewayproject]

It is good to be back, NZ is an epic place to explore, great trails and mind-blowing scenery and yes great camping spots.

[@glenfitzgerald9295]

I wondered where you would wind up in the next series, cant wait to see NZ in all its glory Joe, i want to travel there maybe next year, im so looking forward to this adventure..

[@freewayproject]

Yes New Zealand is an amazing place to explore, the scenery is mind-blowing.

[@luiswerner30pg]

I think you should consider creating a photography course, those pics are always amazing.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, stoked you like them, I'll have to look into that in the future.

[@twinphill900]

Royal Enfield is giving you the loan of a bike that is such a generous thing to do. You are in some kind of way an ambassador of the brand now, ha ha, so good. 👍

[@freewayproject]

Yes very grateful for the loan of the bike, I wouldn't be able to explore NZ without it.

[@akshaykumar-xu2be]

Quality videos , great editing and really good explaining. I am still wondering why this guy only have 11K subs yet. Keep goin brother u will reach 1M one day.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode. I have no idea how the KZbin algorithm works so your guess is as good as mine, but I like exploring, going on these trips, filming/editing and sharing them, so winning anyway.

[@sauravsharma3967]

Wow 😀 video went viral congratulations 🎉 love from INDIA 🇮🇳 How’s the performance of RE ? 😃 love you …riding indian bike thank you 🙏🏻 keep it up 👍🏻

[@freewayproject]

Yes a few more people have watched this one, I hope they enjoy the rest of the series. The bike is getting the job done, no issues on or off road so very happy with it. Hopefully I'll get to ride a RE Himalayan in the Himalaya's in the future.

[@sauravsharma3967]

@@freewayproject yes please come to Himalayas 🤩 also come to ladakh and spiti valley and do whole india roadtrip … people definitely 👍🏻 love this …

[@robjones2852]

So glad to see another series underway. Thanks Joe. A question: What brand are your 5L gerrycans? and did they come with tailormade brackets for the front bar? I said to you in a previous comment that I had a deposit down for the new 450, but then I saw a 10,000 klm second hand '22 model for less than half the price of the new 450 and with quite few accessories already fitted, and that, combined with my preference for tractor style torque, meant that I was actually delighted to stick with the 411. And I won't be cryin tears of blood if I drop it.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed the first episode. I bought my gerry cans off eBay I have added the links below from where I got mine form. Bracket seperate, link below. I have dropped my bike a heap of time and the gerry cans have taken the punishment I bought mine of Ebay, here www.ebay.com.au/itm/265724648709?itmmeta=01HV8ZMRY7VK8SXAEAE8MDCCWF&hash=item3dde6c5d05:g:6c8AAOSwXOFinZeT&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABINuKEQ4B7htw24IfgjE56KUjrbcUL928RjJx9xL99EQU1bwBeTCbpvQClTE5aDbuHCtQ%2BA2NlIQyhpwOfnbt8uKFdhv6hsWcy4Z2D75%2FSW3EjSAXe0yITspzWdsawxL2j67nyS3gtqbqRroiZgrcrE51psIZZ3jHRXbauRk8vkHjqv83ZHMsyXkzXfZekh9P79mlcdRPXMnx6SV%2FXIqOM%2FidIguFKR0wUFgAE2DuIF6Z9baft%2B6SkyCgz%2B%2B9jNrLYufi6LOcNl7A4g2njkWIn%2FogjFsRe1Xjkwvo0IejRdW7rNDQlpYVdUFxh7FmCMYDcbrEyAFJLPZr87S8ZhA56EoXDJnwHeaUB2O5oRqRHpm9Jg5FGnRM%2BZQmM0qKlmg50A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMko_Tn9pj Brackets www.ebay.com.au/itm/265652963721?fits=AUM_Model%3AHimalayan%7CAUM_Make%3ARoyal+Enfield&itmmeta=01HV8ZPSXF25SMNNXHB9ZYTJPX&hash=item3dda268989:g:65MAAOSwRp5iX412&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABIBvIJyAOJKpqlK6RD9EItnyjb8DqmY9U9WgxB%2BoKwMn8iMt0p7D57eDGcBlcPfsh6Y6KNNGT5pMPC%2FkXes4BB5eVQ6QzIk7f5pEboS%2BIaaQh%2BbfsAHRbbuvyDks9lgSVERGX%2BLsUx5lyx6RvTkT6r2NH3vLtwb1Ro5III1NImwr5eRPD6nVYESVZno1%2FRoYI2Ge70Gb7SdWblY129kkplVhYpW2bc7Nva2iKM08MU61FyfThoROox0ou0CZQupK%2B2Oiak5BmNlce%2FPy%2FxKKBPfIlHDGfKCLByRb9PSRGgju6XPFLc5m0alTX7JlN3VQaPH64CODaN92pP26mY6fZlC4%2FVk0mBssg1UinJ%2FFO4ZlPTuEuL0W16MTPzyDWsyTXzw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-J7bn9pj

[@robjones2852]

Thanks Joe, that's exactly what I'm looking for; srcadventuremoto in Brisbane has similar looking 3L Jerrycans with brackets for the 411 but I would like to have the option of carrying 10L of fuel, or sometimes, 5L of fuel and 5L water.

[@darrencarmichael-yd2vx]

Hi Joe good to see your back on the road to adventure. Very interested to see how the scram goes as it’s the exact bike I also have 👍go well 🙏

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate it is good to be back. Well I can tell you I am quite surprised with the scram, even with the 19inch wheel on front it is getting the job done off road with no issues. I have not tried any really steep rocky hill climbs but the rest of it, the bike is doing with ease. Also it is noticeably better on the tarmac on winding roads compared to the 21inch knobbly on my Himalayan.

[@earlliotti5316]

Welcome back Joe!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, it is great to be back and exploring again.

[@colinunderdown1758]

I have the Scram here in Europe and it might struggle on severe off road conditions. I am looking forward to this series to show me some of NZ that didn't get to see when I did a road trip there back in 2009. Good luck for the trip.

[@freewayproject]

The Scram has done surprisingly well, I haven't taken it on any really steep rocky hill climbs as yet but the rougher tracks and river crossing it is doing well.