My Solo Road Trip Across New Zealand (Part 1)

[@Itchban]

📸High res photos from this vlog are on my website blog post if you wanna take a peek: bit.ly/3RbxVTT

[@Itchban]

@Audiotronix South-Africa hahah the weather was nice - in the 20's

[@ajbeau_au]

Dude next time you go I’ll join! I miss Kiwiland 😢

[@usamong2494]

I’m impressed that you can solo traveling to these places, such a big courage dude, immediately got my likes, will continue watching ur videos

[@Itchban]

@@usamong2494 thanks man. You just have to do it. It feels good accomplishing things on your own (most of the times).

[@mpt117]

It's weird watching a travel video of your own country and almost instantly recognising every spot. Awesome content man, the edits are really clean and fun

[@Itchban]

That's awesome! I feel like this trip was just a scouting mission for me though.. Definitely need to do it again properly (I want snow haha). Any must go places in NZ?

[@benedict6897]

I had the exact same response haha

[@BlackPete...]

@@Itchban Yeah... Beautiful work, mate. Stewart Island, Fiordland, the West Coast, Golden Bay. Plenty of beautiful stuff to see in those places. In the North Island, if you get a chance, Egmont National Park has incredibly beautiful bush scenery.

[@taehwang1]

Lmao same

[@unlucky1352]

@@Itchban There is a place called the Pink and White Terraces, I'm not sure whether they are still prime, but they definitely were once upon a time.

[@murasaki1177]

The camera work is impeccable, feels like I am watching a BBC Earth special.

[@ghjk193]

Your Vlogs are what started my photography journey and I have been enjoying every second of it! Finally could afford my first real camera a while back and got my first paid job this week! Thank you so much ❤️

[@Itchban]

Man that's so great to hear!! Congrats! Good luck with the job.

[@mikevalencia1318]

Hell yea!!

[@iamchrisyap]

YT recommended this and I can't be more thankful. I've personally been there myself and was struggling to capture the full glimpse of the beauty. You did it so well my man. Well done!! Loved the vibes. Subbed and can't wait for more!!

[@Itchban]

Thanks for the sub! The second part of this series it out if you wanna check it out too. And yeah it can be pretty hard to capture the scale of everything hey. Milford was so big.

[@josephjocson1385]

same

[@kayfindlay23]

The south island is so breathtaking

[@Itchban]

It is incredible. Wait til the next ep when i get to queenstown and milford!!

[@Ginlah]

For those wanting to capture this kind of photography, the trick is magic hour; just do it around sunrise or sunset. Some high quality vlogging NZ footage here and part 2

[@jutah]

scenery reminds me of the western us..im thinking about visiting myself.. good editing and nice at 8:17. not too long not too short. good video!

[@EnterTheFenix]

Ive spent time all around the South Island, seen most of these places with my own eyes... but your footage makes it all feel brand new again. Damn good work.

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it! It’s a beautiful place so my job is kinda easy.

[@ashok.vardhan.g]

That's a Suzuki Swift (Maruti here in India), we have plenty of those on our roads, did not know Suzuki had a sizeable market outside of India. People take them everywhere here, even the smaller, and earlier models, like the Alto, and Maruti 800. They are the favourites for the Himalayan mountain roads here--which are narrow, bumpy, jagged, dusty and steep. They fare just fine. I estimate NZ roads are way too tame in comparison.

[@leeck_anderson9492]

I definitely sure that this is the best video I've ever seen for New Zealand Road Trip!

[@petertheobald9624]

Utterly beautiful. I always have a chuckle when people walk away from the Camera, cause you just know they then, stop, walk back, stop the camera recording, the walk back up the same path they just recorded themselves walking up/down.

[@Itchban]

hahah yeah i am not cut out for this youtube hiking film thing

[@petertheobald9624]

Looks good to me! appreciate the effort.

[@CraigOP]

I found your channel while I was eating and my jaw automatically stopped chewing bro. Thank you for inspiration. This is by far the best solo travel video I've seen. The shooting, the background music, and all elements are fantasstic!!! You deserve so much more views!

[@martinbyrne6643]

That little church of the good shepherd at lake tekapo is stunning at night against a dark clear sky , spent the whole night there a few years ago watching the Milky Way overhead , greetings from Ireland .🇮🇪

[@Itchban]

It was so nice there. There were so many stars. I was lucky I was there with clear skies and new moon. I shot a better astro sequence in Queenstown tho. It’ll be in the next part.

[@ethanford6832]

The last 5 seconds with the Bird, timing the beat and the steps ...i see youuu ....Brilliant

[@Itchban]

haha glad someone noticed 😉

[@helloklaris]

Amazing work. Living in NZ I've been to these places, but I have never seen them from these angles. Epic! Thank you!

[@Itchban]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@Moderrn]

Awesome vlog! The south island of New Zealand looks like a gem to explore. Looking forward to more vlogs.

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Hoping to have part 2 out by next week 🤞🏼

[@Frank_SB]

I never even knew New Zealand had mountains, and now this is definetly on my bucketlist

[@Itchban]

Bro.. mountains and glaciers run all the way along the eastern coast of South Island. Check the second episode for Milford Sound 👌🏼

[@msakbar12345]

neved heard of lord of the ring yet ???

[@hjm2062]

Seriously? Are you mixing Australia with NZ? New Zealand is literally famous for its mountain ranges and scenery

[@MoyzonRecords]

When a creative person can Film, Vlog, Fly drone and edit all of those videos - This is a masterpiece. Had amazing feeling and inspiration while watching your video. One of the best vlogs which I have seen latetly. You are amazing bro! Love it! Thanks!

[@ituneguy1]

these shots of the mountains look insane!

[@Itchban]

There are so many in NZ!

[@jms3911]

Beautiful perspectives. I haven't seen NZ like that before. You're really talented. I'm inspired.

[@Itchban]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MilindaX]

Just got back from our own NZ trip. Did both islands and close to 2500 on both. Loved the Milford Sound trip and drove all the way through to Christchurch! Amazing scenery all throughout!

[@Itchban]

How nice is that drive into Milford hey. I was a bit wrecked from all the driving the first time there tho haha. I drove from Christchurch > Milford > Te Anau and then back to milford the next morning.

[@MilindaX]

@@Itchban Man that was so aweseome! We flew into Queenstown and drove to Milford Sound and back and then to Christchurch the next day. Original plan was to fly to Christchurch but we scrapped that because the scenery was so nice driving up the mountains! Also this gave us the opportunity to visit lakes Pukaki and Tekapo. So many gorgeous lakes in both islands!

[@matthewriley3778]

I saw Pat Kay post and Itchban post at almost the same time. It really was a good Wednesday.

[@Itchban]

Haha legend.. to be fair, it's a regular wednesday if Pat posts lol

[@Agent-47.]

Every frame of this video can be great wallpaper..!!

[@Weavemoss]

Your art is so beautiful the tones you use are stunning. 😍What a dream it'd be to roam around Aotearoa doing photography. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[@Itchban]

It doesn't have to be a dream, just go do it!

[@muhmmadmujtabha5225]

Wow, i must say "breathtaking scenery ", Hats-off for your hardwork and editing

[@Itchban]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@derkombinationsboss5388]

After watching that video, one of my favourite destinations I would like to travel in the future is New Zealand :D One of the greatest videos on YT. Keep up the great work man, it was simply a joy to watch.

[@Itchban]

Thank you! You definitely should!

[@schinnam009]

I am totally stunned by pics and your style of framing videos and editing.. remembers me of beginning of prometheus movie scenes..super man..

[@ianmuir4900]

Fantastic! I live in Dunedin, about 2.5hrs from where you are and made that trip last year including the walk. Amazing pictures!

[@Itchban]

That’s awesome man. You live in a beautiful country.

[@mmathewhanna]

Such a talented guy. The whole video was very entertaining. Great shots.

[@faisalarh]

Oh My God, YT sent me here and the quality of your video and audio are on higher level of profesional. I enjoyed it so much, instant subs.

[@Hentacular]

This is the gold standard in travel vlogs! Love your FPV footage :)

[@kevindeloria2920]

I remember wanting to drone back in 2017 but there's heaps of places that are no fly zone and you'd need concession. Awesome shots.

[@1988shyam]

Oh my God . No words. Beautiful. Just wow. You have great skill.

[@shawneydepp]

Damn. Love the chill vibes from this vlog! Solo trips are perfect to indulge in film making/photography, but everything takes 5x longer 😂

[@Itchban]

Thanks! I usually travel with other photographers so they don't mind, but it's nice to do exactly what you want travelling solo haha. Man everything from deciding where to eat to navigating solo haha

[@TravelForever]

Good video, man ! timewarp 👍 night timelapse 👍 drone 👍

[@seb_travel]

Great work - local myself so recognise nearly everything and have been most of those places too. I used a Ford Focus myself on a big trip, up logging trails etc and parking among giant 4WD rigs haha; people.. you'll be amazed how far you can go with careful driving, not surprised your car got the places it did :)

[@Itchban]

haha yeah it was a bit sketchy in some spots. Google maps said 15 mins when it was closer to 45-60 haha Glad i sent it anyway tho

[@seb_travel]

@@Itchban Oh yeah, forget GMaps, NZTopo50 app is king and can go offline. You'll find routes to great photog locations. Look forward to the next vlog project! :)

[@keithabados4826]

Was thinking of travelling to NZ next year and I think your video just really sold it for me. Awesome video! Cheers!

[@Max_Flashheart]

I use to drive tour coaches on the Christchurch - Aoraki / Mount Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound route. I loved the job and the driving was always great. Seeing Mt Aoraki was a 50/50 deal due to weather so you lucked out. Great shots at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

[@Itchban]

Yeah totally. It was fully clear the 2 days I was there and then on the third day I went to do hooker valley it was cloudy. But by the time I drove to the track it cleared up haha. I was lucky.

[@shaofuhai]

amazing scenery, really nicely captured!

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Part 2 coming real sooon!

[@kresnanugrahas]

youtube recommended this while i'm at work and now i'm planning a solo trip this weekend! Thankyou for inspiring me. i always want to go solo road trip. You've got a new subscriber man and we are waiting for more like this!

[@Itchban]

Awesome. Thanks for watching! Have fun on your adventures!!

[@Yurguen1205]

@2:45 these shots Are Just Something else! It takes me to another planet for a few seconds!! I would to see more Astro SHOTS!! New SUB :)

[@Itchban]

Thanks legend! I have a full 10 hour astro sequence where I caught a meteor shower and Venus / mars in the next ep

[@Yurguen1205]

@@Itchban !!!! When will the next video be up? Edit: I Just noticed theres a Part 2 watching now! Thanks :)

[@shaquilleoatmeal6203]

It’s a beautiful and relaxing video. I miss watching these kinda vids

[@Itchban]

Thanks! More travel series to come soon!

[@zfeng000]

I really wana go back and visit the south island again , the landscape is really amazing there

[@auziarasillah3067]

the quality of video was insane, hope in the future i can go to explore nature and capturing the moment like you

[@tintran301]

this channel deserves 10 billions sub no joke. Send love from Melbourne

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it Tin!

[@mraz1017]

Really amazing !! Solo road trip or solo trip , you can decide what to do , where to go 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sqb_]

new zealand is just insane, it has always been in my bucket list

[@Itchban]

i hope you get there one day!

[@JakeRichandAnnaChah]

So rad to see you back out on the road Itchy, we’ll have to hit up Matt for another itchyrichyjoez soon! You captured this is such a beautiful way, encouraging all of us to keep seeking new adventures ❤️✨

[@Itchban]

Thanks Jake!! Just trying to catch up to you man haha feels great to be back out there. We will cross paths sooner or later!!

[@windshigh]

November is a good time for traveling NZ, everything is beautiful

[@Itchban]

Cool! I feel like it is always a good time for NZ haha

[@bethbarclay855]

So stunning, the visuals and photography. Everything we need in tourism. I subscribed. BTW I have a yellow Suzuki too. They are great for going to the mall because you can spot it right away.

[@Itchban]

Haha you know what, all i've been spotting back in sydney is yellow suzuki swifts lol. I own a grey one myself. Thanks for the sub!

[@cheldridwar]

Your videos are such an inspiration! New Zealand is so beatiful😍

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Add it to the bucket list 👌🏼

[@JamesGoodwin1994]

that astro shot in tekapo was incredible! Spent a week in Queenstown back in July and i loved every minute! Awesome video

[@Itchban]

Thanks! I shot a full astro sequence in Queenstown in the next vid!! Should be out soon.

[@gouda4you702]

The fog rolling isn't terrible. Kinda makes for a dreamy transition. Great video man!

[@Itchban]

haha yeah it worked out in the end. Probably didn't need to sit in the car for that extra 1-2 hours tho haha

[@RobinCapper]

Spent the summer cycling in the South Island, bought back many memories, beautifully shot and edited, love it

[@Itchban]

That's awesome man cycling would be a fun way to see South Island!

[@civillian319]

Local christchurcher here, nearly did this exact route mid last year haha. beautiful trip.

[@Itchban]

You’re very lucky you can just get in your car and go haha.

[@kapish999]

bro gave me a whole cinema experience in 11 minutes 💯❤️... subbed

[@rishabhgupta6607]

Man i have waited so long for something like this after your Japan vlog series. Great work 👍🏼

[@Itchban]

Thanks for hanging around! I wish I could more easily shoot and edit these series but they take a bit of time. I have New York and 2 months in Japan coming up real soon though!!

[@rishabhgupta6607]

@@Itchban woohoo eagerly waiting

[@yumpotachi9804]

Watching from NZ, it’s great to see you enjoying here.

[@Itchban]

Your country is beautiful!! Thanks for watching.

[@n4tures]

This whole video is just beautiful, thanks for sharing this, makes me really want to go to NZ even more now 😊

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Part 2 comes out tonight! I go from Queenstown to Milford Sounds.

[@willtheed]

Love this type of content so much. Your choice of music is so good in all your vlogs it just absolutely nails the vibe of the footage and brings it all together

[@Itchban]

Thanks Will! ngl it's getting harder and harder to find tracks to use haha

[@fadhelmhmad]

Awesome tone and footage! Really love your works!

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it man!

[@KJ_XCV]

Awesome work man your videos are super aesthetic. Such a treat for the eyes!

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Check out part 2 if you got time. Milford Sound was prob the best looking part of my trip I'd say.

[@koburn_]

MAN! I just stumbled across this video and I love your "video style". Chill, laid back with awesome views to watch! Definitely coming back for more!

[@Itchban]

Thanks man! Part 2 is out on wed. It's 20 mins long haha

[@user-cg4ov1vo7k]

Solo trips are the best🎉. You make all the decisions yourself 😊

[@Itchban]

A gift but also a burden haha so much to do yourself AND THEN you also have to choose where to eat every single meal.

[@dineshkumars7863]

Yeyei8s 🔥😎😎 the

[@elly_things]

This was epicccc! miss NZ so much, can't wait for the next episode 😍

[@Itchban]

Elly!! Miss you guys. I remember watching your NZ vlogs. Almost finished part 2 just the finishing touches left!!

[@jayxknight]

Awesome shots man, i grew up around here and know all these spots! cool to see while sitting in a city far away from home.

[@Itchban]

That's awesome to hear man. I will be back there in the near future I hope.

[@wilzed]

I’m from Sydney and live in Christchurch. I love the South Islands landscape. It’s a big reason why I choose to move down here. What you experienced with the rental car is so typical of my time living here. You pay for a service and get screwed by the lack of organization or care from people. No apology, just the “so…what do you want me to do about it?” Is usually the response I get. This is not just private businesses, but the healthcare, school system, landlords, etc. facing this daily makes me forget that I live in such a beautiful country and it’s truly a shame

[@Itchban]

Yeah tbh i didn't have a good time with the car rental company - even from the pickup desk. Felt like they were talking in circles about not having any 4WDs available and then tried to blame some things on me. Other than that though it is a beautiful country. Every country has it's issues, but you should focus on / seek out the positive things. Go enjoy their beautiful nature spots!

[@charliezwart4018]

banger video as per usual

[@alexhawkins7227]

mate you and me goin to New Zealand next year fasho

[@charliezwart4018]

@@alexhawkins7227 real talk

[@Itchban]

Thanks Charlie!!! It means a lot.

[@Itchban]

You guys gotta! Go during winter tho it looks so much better snow covered. Also save money for petrol.. it was $3+ a litre in south island back in April already.

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

So beautiful. Well done. Congrats!

[@cherienygard7763]

Wow! Absolutely stunning! Looking forward to part 2.

[@Itchban]

Working on it right now. It'll be out soon!

[@RichardEdits]

beyond stoked to see this notification. Can't wait for the other episodes!

[@Itchban]

yooo thanks for tuning in! Editing part 2 right now actually.

[@hardicornelis]

wow, a real drone pilot. love the video man

[@Itchban]

Thanks man!!

[@danielcruz5501]

You are very talented, I really enjoyed the photography in this vid

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it! I have more photograph (pov) vids on my channel if that's your thing

[@leifdux7277]

Bru omg the nature is so beautiful! It reminds me of my exchange in Norway as well as the level environments in Death Stranding!

[@Itchban]

Death stranding is on my list of games to play still and i want to visit Norway!!

[@leifdux7277]

@@Itchban I think you'll enjoy both! Death Stranding has it's action points, but it's also very atmospheric! It's like going for a drive, but with legs and 120kg luggage (˶• ֊ •˶)

[@TwoasisTV]

This video is awesome. I find these videos super interesting. You’ve got some amazing footage too. I’ve got to visit New Zealand some day. We’ve literally just started our own Vlog chronicling our journeys as an oasis tribute with a difference. Should be a fun journey. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber for sure.

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

Some staggeringly beautiful scenery in NZ. Makes me want to start planning a road trip there again myself.

[@Itchban]

I would love to go back during winter! Snow covered mountains would be amazing.

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

@@Itchban That's the real "beauty", having a different face season to season.

[@chriswhata]

Amazing pictures and shots.

[@Itchban]

Many thanks!

[@suaveslav6047]

I live in NZ and have never seen any of this, this has officially made its place on my bucket list

[@courtneysmith6082]

Your footage is amazing! So well done

[@Itchban]

Thank you so much!

[@MitchLally]

nice one bro! excited for the next ep!

[@Itchban]

Ayyeeee youtube fam haha thanks Mitch

[@kodyrankin8749]

glad to see you back.

[@Itchban]

Feels good to be back! Thanks for hanging around

[@kerridavis2630]

I'm from New Zealand 🦋 thanks for the video show casing our beautiful country ❤️

[@Itchban]

It's my pleasure! Your country is spectacular.

[@kerridavis2630]

@@Itchban it sure is a little slice of paradise 🦋 your video was spectacular 🦋

[@chentattoo888]

Wow wow wow looks all the nature things.

[@ThorCaes]

Love this series already. It made me look back at photos I took in NZ when I went in 2015 and realize how much I've grown as a photographer. Good stuff! Hope to see more. My favorite part was by far the FPV sequence, that was epic. Also, although you initially booked the 4WD, this yellow car did stand out in the shots.

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Cool glad you liked the drone sequence - I just started FPV and need to improve A LOT still. Haha the colour was super bright but was mostly annoyed because a 4WD would have allowed me to drive to different places. The Swift's ride height was quite low esp for dirt roads.

[@ThorCaes]

@@Itchban That's great FPV work then tho'. I bet it must be a little easier to pick up if you've already been flying other drones, no? Also, did you actually get charged less for the Swift then?

[@Itchban]

Nah full manual FPV flight is nothing like flying a regular style drone. The learning curve is pretty steep tbh. So apparently the sports (turbo) swift is a class of car higher than the one I booked so no refund or extra charges. TBH it was pretty fun to drive and powerful enough for a lot of the windy roads I drove on. Only downside was it couldn't really do a lot of the gravel roads easily.

[@Taro0oo]

Bro far out, been a while so glad to see a new vlog upload. Cant wait to see the next ep, keep up the excellent work on the content!

[@Itchban]

haha thanks man. I blame co vid, but also have been lagging with this edit x client work since i got back -_-

[@Manjunn]

Embarking on my first solo trip in 2 weeks, a 1000km road trip around the Austrian and Italian Alps for a week. Thanks for sharing this vid! It's given me the ideas I've been looking for to document that trip😌

[@Itchban]

That's awesome man! Drive safe and have fun!

[@TheBlueKnight-]

Amazing shots and flawless editing , keep on going my friend love ur content

[@Itchban]

Thank you! Will do!

[@pavitrakhanijoe9134]

this is so well done man. i feel so inspired to do this kind of stuff

[@Itchban]

Thanks man! Part 2 is out on wed!

[@xAbanDoneDx]

This was such a treat. Thank you!

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching!! it means a lot 🙆🏻‍♂️

[@abdulmuhaimin1522]

YT recommended this video and i'm from Malaysia. I just watched the intro and instantly subscribe this channel,, hope you get more subscribers,, the quality of the intro makes me to watch this video. Hope to go to NZ somedays in the future.

[@Itchban]

Thanks a lot man! I am actually Malaysian - I was born in and grew up in Australia.

[@BucNas7y]

Loved this vid mate. I just got back from NZ and I went up that road to the right of Tekapo and it was so nice right before the bridge towards the end.

[@Itchban]

Cool!! I wish I had a 4WD I couldn’t make it all the way to the end 😭

[@johnnykim1870]

wow such a refreshing editing style I have watched in a while love your work so much !😁

[@Itchban]

Thanks bro! The edit is always a mission haha

[@hotherside]

Planning NZ trip, this is great. Thank you.

[@Itchban]

thank you viewer, go watch part 2

[@rafaelgil1542]

Really cool vlog. I liked the way you filmed and narrated your video

[@Itchban]

Thank you Raf!! Appreciate it!

[@Andy_M986]

Try going up to the far North of NZ, it's all golden beaches and spectacular views,and food.

[@Itchban]

One day man! There are a bunch of coastal spots up there on my list.

[@Andy_M986]

@@Itchban Nice,you won't regret it bro.

[@JayMessie]

Really awesome, thanks for putting this together! :)

[@Itchban]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching! (There's a 20 min part 2 to this series fyi)

[@pauljayme5138]

Awesome stuff bro! Definitely want to get to this level at some point. Brilliant.

[@Itchban]

you got it! 💪🏼 it's pretty easy

[@benrg2171]

Bro the compression of KZbin doesn’t make justice of the quality that you have 👏👏👏

[@Itchban]

aww yeah i'm still tweaking the action cam settings.. it is what it is -_-

[@rtwfintech]

Beautifully documented vlog. keep it up

[@Itchban]

Thank you! Will do!