My Solo Road Trip Across New Zealand (Part 1)

WATCH PART 2 HERE: • Solo Travelling New Ze... -- I solo road tripped and drove over 3000km's across south island New Zealand from Christchurch to Milford Sound and back.
Follow my Instagram @itchban - / itchban
Prints for purchase: www.itchban.com/shop
----
🎵 Music used in this vid (Artlist): bit.ly/artlistITCHBAN
This vlog was filmed on:
Canon EOS R5 - amzn.to/3cSvx6o
16-35mm f4 lens - amzn.to/2QZFVvY
DJI Action 2 - amzn.to/3KPRcc5
DJI FPV - amzn.to/3x1KSbX
Edited on Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop 7 day trial - bit.ly/2zh5AcF
Full list of all my gear here - bit.ly/gearitchban
----
/ itchban
www.itchban.com
[e-mail]
#newzealand #soloroadtrip

[@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.

[@lexipau]

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!!

[@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

[@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

[@leeck_anderson9492]

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

[@joshhiroti]

Lovely footage

[@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!

[@mmathewhanna]

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

[@keithabados4826]

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

[@SkyRotionDan]

man this vlogs are amazing!!

[@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!

[@mraz1017]

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

[@1988shyam]

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

[@auziarasillah3067]

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

[@fadhelmhmad]

Awesome tone and footage! Really love your works!

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it man!

[@ituneguy1]

these shots of the mountains look insane!

[@Itchban]

There are so many in NZ!

[@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)

[@dimitris.s1290]

Really nice to see this …amazing places and great work …looking forward for part 2

[@Itchban]

I hope we meet some day man so i can buy you a beer.

[@heaych]

Great content mate! Really enjoy your work

[@Itchban]

Much appreciated!

[@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.

[@heykimsong]

Loved this vlog! looking forward to following your trip

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Part 2 is up now and it's 20 mins long haha

[@shaofuhai]

amazing scenery, really nicely captured!

[@Itchban]

Thanks for watching! Part 2 coming real sooon!

[@kayfindlay23]

The south island is so breathtaking

[@Itchban]

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

[@courtneysmith6082]

Your footage is amazing! So well done

[@Itchban]

Thank you so much!

[@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.

[@cherienygard7763]

Wow! Absolutely stunning! Looking forward to part 2.

[@Itchban]

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

[@D4LM4R]

Wow! Great job thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@Itchban]

no, thank you for watching!

[@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

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

So beautiful. Well done. Congrats!

[@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 🤞🏼

[@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.

[@muhmmadmujtabha5225]

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

[@Itchban]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@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!!

[@xAbanDoneDx]

This was such a treat. Thank you!

[@Itchban]

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

[@pauljayme5138]

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

[@Itchban]

you got it! 💪🏼 it's pretty easy

[@luciferbroke7875]

beautiful production. keep it up!

[@Itchban]

thank you :)

[@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.

[@GLADIATORDRAVEN]

this is so chill

[@amanrubey]

Cinematography on point.

[@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

[@williamchristopher6120]

amazing video man, keep it up!!

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it Will. Thanks for watching!

[@jms3911]

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

[@Itchban]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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!

[@Hentacular]

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

[@philippassport279]

Really enjoy your beautiful video... and the grading

[@cheldridwar]

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

[@Itchban]

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

[@Salazhar]

Some amazing shots in this vlog. Great watch!

[@Itchban]

I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@shaquilleoatmeal6203]

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

[@Itchban]

Thanks! More travel series to come soon!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@belief1111]

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

[@trevorgrenon9162]

Amazing work! I've just discovered your channel, and am compelled to binge watch everything you've posted.

[@Itchban]

Thanks Trev! There's 13 eps in the Japan vlog series if you wanted to start somewhere. Part 2 of NZ is coming out soon tho

[@fabbaravena]

bro ur content is amazing!

[@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.

[@jiaa899]

Absolutely amazing video

[@Itchban]

Thank you very much!

[@ethanford6832]

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

[@Itchban]

haha glad someone noticed 😉

[@PeterLavender]

Awesome vlog Ben. Amazingly done. Looking forward to part 2 :)

[@Itchban]

Thanks Peter! Finishing touches on the second part as we speak.

[@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!

[@jedsadanaranong5378]

Awesome work! Very enjoyable to watch 👏🏻

[@Itchban]

Thank you for watching!

[@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.

[@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

[@chentattoo888]

Wow wow wow looks all the nature things.

[@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!

[@chriswhata]

Amazing pictures and shots.

[@Itchban]

Many thanks!

[@MagicalSoundShower]

Great vid, amazing drone footage and beautifully edited, good job.

[@Itchban]

Thanks Matt! Part 2 should be up soon hopefully

[@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

[@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.

[@thedutchnomad3544]

first video I see from you. I really like the editing style and music! I subscribed keep up the good work man!

[@Agent-47.]

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

[@daily_life4728]

Amazing video, keep explore anothor place and share

[@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

[@kodyrankin8749]

glad to see you back.

[@Itchban]

Feels good to be back! Thanks for hanging around

[@vladimirtopics]

Its worth every minute

[@travela7410]

Great...drone shots👍

[@stormolflak]

Great footage quality

[@richard.francisco]

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.

[@eugene4781]

Haven't seen such a good video work for a long time dude

[@Itchban]

Appreciate it man! A lot of time went into these edits 😅

[@bradek3788]

Amazing job, inspirational cheers

[@Itchban]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andyabdr]

Incredible, good job bro

[@Itchban]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@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

[@alekstwo]

Awesome vid Ben! Mt Cook timelapse looked epic.

[@Itchban]

Yo thanks Mitch!!

[@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

[@weiwang4966]

great shoot

[@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!!

[@razawise]

Beautifully documented vlog. keep it up

[@Itchban]

Thank you! Will do!

[@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..

[@gandaraleandro]

I loved this vlog road trip. I like your style. Keep it up!!!!

[@Itchban]

Thank you so much!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 -_-

[@alex_canton]

Really cool video. You are awesome!

[@Itchban]

Thank you so much!

[@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!

[@garethhayman]

Great vid b, keen for the next ep!

[@Itchban]

Don’t know if I have much more usable fpv stuff haha

[@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.

[@fbryce1ify]

wow great footage

[@Itchban]

Glad you liked it!

[@suaveslav6047]

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

[@suvamsinha2849]

Soothing. 👌

THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING!

[@Itchban]

Thank you friend.