Hiking and Wild Camping - The Earnslaw Burn New Zealand

Join me for an overnight adventure up the Earnslaw Burn near Queenstown, New Zealand.
Hiking fast through the beautiful beech forest I reach the valley and set up camp with stunning views of Mount Earnslaw and the Earnslaw glacier.
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[@ewengillies9826]

What an awesome place to lay your head. No wonder you slept well. The cloud moved just so nicely for your view. Spectactular falls cliffs ..and the glacier made it all so stunning. Magic scenery through the valley. Thanks for sharing mate. Bushyboy Oz.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks for watching mate. It's an awesome area, you can see why it is so popular. I'm lucky it was quiet. Cheers!

[@BennyHarry]

Another great video. Love the new tarp setup!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps Ben! Yeah it's working well so far

[@damonfacoory3108]

Another good one, mate. What an awesome place to walk into. Such amazing beauty. I'm glad to know I'm not the only "professional" to drop stuff, lol. Nice tarp setup, too. I'm already looking forward to the next one, mate. Keep em coming, and I'll keep watching them. 👍🤙

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Damon. I'm heading out for a trip now. So I'll have something to share next weekend 😊 Cheers for watching

[@damonfacoory3108]

@Backcountry Kiwi Mean as. Can't wait to see it. Keep safe mate and see you next weekend 😉👍

[@BackcountryKiwi]

@@damonfacoory3108 cheers mate. You too 👊

[@Adsbvs5990]

This is high on our wishlist! Thanks for sharing, amazing video as always

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Asha! Definitely recommend, try do it on a weekday so it won't be as busy. Cheers

[@tairua1]

As always very good, thank you.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Much appreciated! Cheers

[@ReviloNZwalks]

Awesome bro. Smashing the DOC times as usual, good to see. Man didn't expect to see deer there! Great stuff

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers bro. So many deer I was surprised aswell.

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I love you videos, your always showing such beautiful scenery.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Cheers JJ. Thanks mate

[@tleej26]

This was so cool! What a spot to camp for the night, really happy it was peaceful for you. Can’t wait for the next one. PS definitely fit!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks TJ! It was a great trip, I love it when a last minute plan works out. Haha cheers 🙂

[@deanjonesmultimedia]

This one's definitely on my must do list. Nice to get a look at the rock bivy as well as the glacier. Great stuff.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Dean! I hope you get the chance to do it soon. Cheers

[@lisasnell8927]

What stunning views of the Glacier Zeb... we're so lucky to have you take us with you showcasing our beautiful country cheers buddy!👌👌

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks Lisa. Footage was a bit shaky sorry. I blame the coffee 😁. I'm glad you came along. Cheers

[@rickkearn7100]

Crikey, BK, when it rains it pours! You are posting episodes at a suddenly phenomenal rate. Much appreciated. Love every one of them. Best content, production, quality and presentation in this genre, bar none. Cheers!

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps Rick. Glad you are enjoying them. Cheers mate

[@boostedshuttle2231]

What an unreal place to camp mate. Another place il have to head to this summer.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks heaps mate. It's a cool area. Cheers

[@notquiteultralight1701]

This was incredible there young man!! Thank you so much! We need to get you a drone!😁👍🏼. Take care

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks mate! I used to have a drone but I didn't use it much due to needing permits and stuff. Also they are heavy 😁

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely stunning work my friend, place looks so serene and just therapeutic! Love it! ☺️🎥

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you!

[@GeorgeBeck100]

Amazing glacier with all the waterfalls around it, oops there goes a helicopter interrupting your piece and quiet. Funny seeing that tent all by itself in the middle of nowhere.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks George. Haha yeah I was surprised when the helicopter buzzed past really low. Cheers

[@rachelfogarty4786]

I think HeliGlenorchy do scenic flights into there. Nice wee camp spot. 👍

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Yeah makes sense. Thanks 🙂

[@atcay81]

Sorry I'm late but watching now buddy 😘

[@BackcountryKiwi]

No worries! I appreciate it Cat! Cheers

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Great to hear the bird life Zeb! 😁👊 Awesome Scenery.😍🌿🌿🌿🌲🌲🌲🌳🌳🌳 would love to see an updated gear vid of your previous gear and updates/ upgrades. Recomendations of good gear and budget options. Fantastic Video brother. Keep Rocking the Great videos.😝🤘🌏🌏🌏🥝🥝🥝😁👊

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thanks mate. I might have to do a gear video one day. We'll see. Cheers!

[@allye5949]

Four to six hour tramp in 2 hours - you are officially fit, not stupid. Thank you for showing us this awesome place.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Aw thanks Ally! Thank you for watching. I'm glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@atcay81]

Now that was bloody awesome my friend! So many epic views and that glacier 🤯 To answer your question I'll say *fit* 😊 and congrats 🦌 no 1 Thank goodness tripod was found and not harmed 😁❤️

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was a fun trip, I had a blast. Cheers

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Glad you found your Tripod bro! 😝🤘

[@BackcountryKiwi]

So am I! Cheers Jason

[@RogerHammond]

16:30 is about where our helicopter landed. The pilot reckons the claim is that the glacier will be gone in 6 years (he's been flying 25 years)

[@BackcountryKiwi]

That's pretty sad to hear. Cheers Roger

[@woofwoof9647]

Cool Bro 👍

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Thank you!

[@AbelandVictoria]

Dirty old chocolate pudding. I want one

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha they taste bloody good man. Cheers

[@edjohn4590]

I’m new to NZ and have been binge watching your videos as I really want to get out there into nature.. so thank you… I’ve been getting all my gear together but im rather anxious as im not sure where to start on what tracks to start with etc? Im based in Christchurch… Any advice for a newbie?😄

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hi mate! Glad to hear you are planning on getting out! There are heaps of cool areas around chch. Packhorse hut is a nice one to start off with, or Bealey spur or mount Oxford! Have fun!

[@ethanashbrooke]

looks epic what time of the year was this filmed?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

May, late summer/early autumn here in NZ. Cheers

[@ethanashbrooke]

@ cheers brotha

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Is radix your go to for meals?

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Currently probably yeah. They taste pretty good and are nutritionally complete which is nice

[@christinemacairan6634]

Hi, just want to ask when exactly did you hike up Earnslaw? Thank you

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Hi Christine. This was around March if I recall correctly. Cheers

[@hike2fly]

I thought you might use your rock climbing skills to go a bit further.

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Haha not this time