Hiking the Routeburn Great Walk in New Zealand

[@MrBenwright91]

It's weird seeing you do all these hikes that I've actually done. Watched your channel for a while and seen all these great trips but seeing you in places I've been to almost makes the other videos even more real to me. Beautiful as always :)

[@rebeccawambua3759]

I know right, I just did it two weeks ago, 😊🥰. Beautiful walk.

[@MrDiPY]

I felt the same when I watched Kraig's Scotland video

[@mokasquarl]

You did a great job at capturing solitude and joy of the Routeburn track. My wife and I went around 2022 and traveling from the Glenorchy side, didn't encounter a single other hiker. We were also a few weeks early from the official "great walk" season, so maybe that's why very few people were there. But your video also captured this wonderful feeling of being the only people on a pristine planet.

[@evanshaw17]

We’re 70 years old and my wife and I did this hike. We’re both very Avid outdoor people and we actually did quite a few of the great hikes in New Zealand. It’s the best place in the world we feel absolutely incredible and a very interesting culture too.

[@martinicaUSA]

World is vast and you are just subjective.

[@Myles989]

@@martinicaUSAstrange seeing a yank mention the rest of the world

[@LTCrozier]

I used to do car relocations for this trail, I ran it up to 6 times a week in order to get people their cars for the other side. Honestly the best trail run I have done anywhere and in my opinion even better in a good storm. Cool to see you head into the Valley of the Trolls. Love your work mate

[@bigchief2331]

How long did it take you to run the full 32km?

[@LTCrozier]

@@bigchief2331 It is only a three hour run on a good day and 4.5 hours on a bad full stormy day. There is a race from The Divide to the Aspiring side and someone has done it in 2:38 I believe.

[@Indetenibles]

The truth is that you can be my son, however for me you are a teacher, your work is an inspiration for the careful care and refined cinematographic quality that abounds in your work. I always take more than one look at your publications, the first is more informative and fast, the others more careful and oriented to enjoy the details. Thank you for the gift of your videos

[@SmartEnergyLab]

OMG... I feel homesick watching you trek so some of my favourite country. Thank you Kraig for sharing it with us.

[@rickevans831]

New Zealand appears to be fabulous

[@KeanuTravelsTo]

This is the level of aesthetic I aspire for my channel to achieve. So many places to see. New Zealand is at the top of the list.

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

At 66, convalescing a cold for three days, this warms my spirits. Thank you and bless you Kraig for taking us along on your treks.

[@Rainyfeels]

Really glad you brought back the behind the scenes at the end of the videos. I sometimes watch these with my partner and they really enjoy that bit - stopped watching them after they were dropped for a few vids.

[@Thunderpanda27]

For anyone doing this hike and finishing on the Milford Side, go do Gertrude Saddle. It’s a more hard day hike, best on a sunny dry day. Some of the best views of South Island.

[@ryannpurvis]

so stoked you got good weather. beautifully captured

[@martinbynion1589]

Superb movies of great places in Aotearoa (particularly Te Wai Pounamu). Thanks so much and glad you visited these places that I have not been able to and gave me a peek at this lovely place where I now live

[@CaryMercer]

Glad you decided to do this hike and had the good weather. Kea seem to be more rambunctious in the early dawn hours. This is my favorite video from NZ so far. Looking forward to seeing the Milford Track from your lens.

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

Looks like the Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere. Beautiful. Happy 2024. Be safe and aware as you travel. 😊

[@grannypaula8199]

This is my fav style and what drew me in to this channel. Thank you for taking me places I'll probably never see. Happiest New Year & Good Health Kraig

[@avirao7580]

wishing that you can see them in the new year! best wishes to you!!

[@grannypaula8199]

Best wishes to you! @@avirao7580

[@JanePerez639]

Queenstown is my favorite town in NZ. I've always wanted to do the Milford Sound great walk so looking forward to seeing that video. I miss NZ! Thanks for sharing!

[@RakaCasualHiker]

Hi Kraig! Thanks for always making great hiking video. You really inspire me to do more hiking and to start making hiking video. Keep making old style Kraig Adams' video. Love your work.

[@LucasTJahn]

Such a cool take on the Routeburn Track. And the good weather made it all the more scenic. Absolutely adored the shots and sounds of the Keas. One of the coolest birds out there. I'm really looking forward to seeing the Milford Track as well.

[@zetus11]

Watching your videos just gives me peace, that's it. Love them!

[@ShawnneDiPasquale]

I did this trek in 1987 and loved it! No signing up needed back then😂. Following along as you walked and seeing the beautiful scenery again and the Keas...it sure brought back great memories. Thanks.

[@ervinslens]

What primarily describes the film for me is 'serenity'. You created another masterpiece.

[@sunny.jasmin]

I love how small you look with the background of grand nature. It gives me much comfort knowing that we are all just specks of dust in this universe and that we can choose to be whoever we want.

[@BeautifulRealist]

This is my bucket list hike! I cannot believe you saw those keas birds! It blows my mind and 🥲 because I will soon do this trail🎉🌄🥾

[@uncle_toobs]

That reflection shot at 11:00 is the best shot i've saw on all your videos

[@xeno2306]

I have ran the Routeburn many many times to relocate cars, but whenever I can I camp up at Lake Wilson. Such a special spot! Well capture, thanks!

[@ThomastheTank3ngin3]

Did this hike last week! Camped at the flats and lake Mackenzie. Love your work Kraig. Keep it up!

[@ItsOkRelaxMate]

i loved routeburn track. i did link it with some other track at the end to make it longer and that was great too. The weather was rainy the second half but i was prepared and it really only made it more beautuiful with so many waterfalls everywhere. that waterfall you stood at was raging hard. It was so loud and so powerful it made me stop in awe for a while.

[@magellanphotos]

Love your videos! Because of you, I am doing Torres Del Paine in May & can't wait. And am trying to learn video, too.

[@chinthanaruwan8913]

Captivating, spectacular it's seems like I myself walked through same dream journey thank you for hiking for us and loving to nature.🎉

[@ODZamir]

I did it among other trails in New Zealand back there in 1985. Great walk.

[@ryankeogh186]

Great video. ‘tramped’ the routeburn in 2018. Loved your side trip up to lake Wilson. Didn’t even realise this was possible. Best hiking Chanel on KZbin! Keep them coming :)

[@arlenesolis024]

Omg one of my bucket list hike and you did it. I love the Keas how they were just curious about you.

[@BSelm05]

Nice video and happy new year! looking forward to your new adventures in 2024

[@timiles8659]

Beautiful shots! Makes me really regret not exploring NZ properly when I was raised there!

[@KhurshidsChannel]

As always, beautiful scenery, and light music. Fantastic video.

[@FerroMagnetar]

Aside from it being marvelous, I'm giving you a sub for the choice of music.

[@poesiarica]

Stunning views! Queenstown is amazing, so many great spots. Thanks for sharing this helpful video brother!

[@victorart-]

Wow~~Routenburn track! It is a very beautiful mountain. Have a good end of the year🍀🍀👍

[@jonathanmanson775]

A shame you didn't do the short side trip to Key Summit, has the best views of the whole walk.

[@andrewmackaybryan]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this with us. It never occurred to me that I could send you a recommendation to visit New Zealand and do some of the walks here. This video is inspiring.

[@cocoshuimu]

OMG, I am going there next month from Sydney. Thank you for making such a masterpiece, so heavenly

[@wandering-wolf]

Love your videos! Definitely inspired me to create my own on my channel, and these recent videos are perfect as I live in Queenstown close to your recent walks

[@ndan3746]

Just when you think there could not be a more beautiful place on earth … you find it

[@ride_the_wind]

Probably one of my favourite hikes I've ever done!!

[@martinlongford]

incredible as always Kraig, keep it up and happy new year, from Australia

[@stergiosoiko3328]

That was beautiful(as always)! Thank you Kraig. Happy New Year!

[@DyanEsoap]

Beautiful place! Love your videos!

[@shanefraser7764]

Footage is Brilliant mate cheers and thanks for sharing hopefully I get to check it out one day✌️🇳🇿🏝

[@jakotae]

Hope you're doing the Milford track too! Done it a few years ago, absolutely stunning.

[@MakoBlitz]

this is the perfect planning video!! i’m hitting routeburn next week. currently backpacking around the northern south island, then mt cook queenstown and milford!! it’d be epic to run into ya out there. thanks kraig! keep it up

[@edisondesouzacarneirocarne999]

Kraig, parabéns pelo vídeo suas imagens e edições são fantástica.

[@calilocal4134]

hiking in an art form…epic!

[@michaelbeckmann_]

Happy to have been part in your half marathon PB! 👏 You powered through 🙌

[@kraigadams]

good running and chatting brother

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Sweet shot of the Kea!!

[@robgallagherx]

As you know I'm a huge fan and you've inspired me to get BACK into hiking. I grew up hiking or TREKing with my dad and brothers. Trekking is hike/camping I believe. And then I did way too much trekking in the army and got burned out on it and have been a Ritz Carlton kinda camper ever since. But being retired and burned out on the glam Hollywood life I seek passion and inspiration to travel again and I think this will center me back to my roots and reconnect me with nature. Aidan said he's also interested in trekking and will start making those videos with me and having moved to Washington, what better a place to start! I did live in Switzerland in my youth and remember so well those amazing camping trips hiking with my brothers! Okay so I did stop by to say hello and thanks for another excellent video HOWEVER I must admire that you doing something super spiritual such as camping at a mountain top and then watching an EMMA CHAMBERLAIN video of her having an anxiety attack in her car in LA is such a contrast. I found it hilarious and know it was intended as a wink of irony. BRILLIANT. That poor girl needs to get out like her dad does. Emma needs to see your video and go for a hike with you. Anyhow really looking forward to hiking with you next time you're around the PNW. Lahitraoat!

[@Xo1ot1]

Camping at that lake with the birds, what more could you ask for.

[@charlesreyna1788]

Epic, beautiful scenery. Great video!

[@FredYoung-r8s]

Did this when I was 18 in 2013. I’ve still been chasing the high I got from this trek since

[@josephregallis3394]

Nice Country! Great views! Thank you.

[@MyFavoritePlaces_]

Una vez más, maravilloso Kraig Adam!!❤

[@Zayyzay199]

I turned on the bell for new uploads. I missed watching your stuff 😅

[@DwainDwight]

amazing. thanks Kraig

[@optical3448]

When I did it I did Routburn-Caple track so you are doing kind of loop !

[@seancjmatthews]

Man I wish I knew about lake Wilson when I did this last year. Routeburn was simply awesome to hike. Great filming as always Kraig and merry Xmas to you and the fam!

[@DanielMurrayPhotography]

Such epic scenery right?! I've done the Routeburn a couple of times but yet to get up to Lake Wilson, on the list!

[@nickbedford]

I solo camped the Routeburn in 2018 and loved it (made a video about it). I stopped at Routeburn Flats though and hiked over the range too Lake McKenzie on the second day.

[@nickbedford]

Never saw any Keas though! They look very smart and a little too curious.

[@Klemheist-vf1hx]

That is a great hike to do in good weather. Well-planned getting around the booking system, which makes everyone hostages of the weather. Doesn't the piezo work on that Jetboil?

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent video!

[@octavefable9202]

those birds are the best

[@전동주-n2l]

루트번트렉 자세한설명과풍경 잘봤습니다

[@ravibharadwaj2815]

Love your videos

[@Bob-h1d4o]

Хорошее видео. Природа супер 👍

[@staticintheatmosphere]

few days early but, Happy New Year Kraig... an everyone down in the comments!!

[@ChingminYeh]

amazing shots as always!

[@McFlyShotIt]

always on point with the views and scenes!! another classic @kraig 😮‍💨🫰

[@DenisBTV]

Awesome!

[@calderon_pro]

Amo tus videos Kraig (Y)

[@Henrikke87]

Amazing..

[@YusfMahmood]

well done bro, you can travel for swiss , his really paradis on earth❤

[@glitzypig1878]

Epic !!

[@sunshineyellow]

Omg so jelly of how many keas you saw

[@sunshineyellow]

Also anyone going, take the little side route to Key Summit, definitely worth it

[@pce12345]

Good video 👍

[@peterm8788]

If you could get drone footage of the 3D angle of 14:10, that would truly be extraordinary.

[@Hewhowalks-fv5mq]

Memories

[@KillerTacos54]

Beautiful

[@khalidkhan-f9j]

how am i friend Making very good videos and hiking in beautiful places. I am from Pakistan. I like your video. I have a request that you can tell me which website you are using to check the 3D map of the track in the map you are using. I will wait for your reply. Thanks

[@pyramusk3264]

Crabain of Dunland!

[@gregholtmeyer5430]

I am in the process of moving to NZ. I will be adding this hike to my MUST DO list. How many days does it take to hike? what is the best place to start at and end at?

[@kraigadams]

check those Alltrails activity links in the description

[@adriancarltonhill]

Great video!! I’m about to hike the Routeburn Track with my 10 yo son in a couple of weeks. We could only get a hut at RB Flats, so plan to push through the remainder on Day 2. You think ok?

[@timeessence13]

Great walks are for the tourist. Not very difficult and accessible. There's soo much more out there

[@johnwhorff6680]

Fantastic trip! Going in a couple of weeks and want to hike Mt Erebus above Wilson Lake. Have reservations for Mackenzie campground, but Lake Wilson would be so much closer..Do you have to have a permit to wild camp there or how does that work with the DOC?

[@kraigadams]

no permit needed. Have fun

[@johnwhorff6680]

@@kraigadams Thanks! Great job on your amazing videos!

[@KeyaMoni-s6l]

NICE VIDEO

[@JoyMorata-ut7ry]

Nice

[@RockyGoesHiking]

7:52 Nice shot! :)

[@reeselopez]

which month was this? 😊

[@Paulo-h1s]

amazing shots! Kraig camera did you used for this video?

[@EvaUnit_01]

yeee🔥

[@natasnatas9581]

welcome to new zealand mate🙂

[@FredYoung-r8s]

How long in advance did you book Milford track? It was fully booked when we tried a month out when I lived in queenstown