Is this New Zealand's GREATEST hike? | The Kepler Track Part 1

[@ChasingaPlate]

Absolutely unreal Ryan! What stunning landscape and what a beautiful video! Good work getting a bottle of Scrumpy up there!

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Chasing a Plate - Food and Travel Channel hahah always bring a bit of the heavenly nectar with us ;) thanks mate!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Love your style!

[@demigeurtsen]

Really love your editing and colour grading! That place is absolutely beautiful, the view up on those mountains!

[@itsryanwilkes]

+ThatDutchGirl - thank you!! I am testing out some new LUTs that I've made for myself so it's nice to hear that you like the colouring =)

[@offthebeatentrack7930]

Epic bro! Can’t wait for the next part!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks mate!! It will be out next week =) Hope you had a good Christmas!

[@EveryDayHoliDay]

Impressive how smooth your video footage is... and so well edited!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thank you!! That means a lot

[@itsryanwilkes]

Let me know what you guys think about this style of vlog!! Did you like it? Cheers =)

[@brende_films]

The Path Less Traveled the editing is tight. Would like to hear more NAT sound though.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@OurHomeSweetWorld]

Loved your video man, awesome shots and great narration! Well done! Heading to do the Kepler later this week its going to be a bit chillier than when you were there so no doubt get a completely different perspective than I have from your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@brianv7337]

1st time watcher of your videos! Loved it. Thank you.

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Brian V thanks so much Brian!

[@jackyfriend1079]

I live in Te Anau and plan on doing this walk with my friend in October. This video got me so excited for the hike! Can't wait. Thank you for sharing ✨

[@itsryanwilkes]

Ahh that's so exciting! You're going to love it 👍🏽

[@MartenKaehlert]

Really really beautiful video and great epic scenes! Like it very much:-)

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thank you Marten! Glad you enjoyed it =)

[@MartenKaehlert]

The Path Less Traveled Oh yes, definitely 😀 Wish you a great day.

[@KimTwoPointOh]

HELLO! I never comment on KZbin videos EVER but I really am enjoying the content you're creating, and it makes me really excited to travel to New Zealand. Totally digging the cinematography and editing, please do keep it up mate!!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Hi Kim!! This comment has seriously made my day!! 😁🍻 Thank you so much for your support! I hope you have an amazing time while your in NZ. Let me know if you have any questions 👍

[@JumpingPlaces]

Holy F#ck dude, that looked insane, those clouds looked like snow on the ground. Some really great shots man, I loved the shots of that bird/parrot or whatever it was haha, epic!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Haha I know right! It was pretty insane. That bird is called a Kea (pronounced like the car company Kia) and they are the worlds only parrot that lives in an alpine environment! And they are only found here on the South Island of New Zealand. Pretty amazing birds 😁

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for the info, your not from New Zealand right?

[@itsryanwilkes]

Sorry about the late reply man! Nope im from Canada =)

[@HowToEmil]

Very good video man! Wish to be there with you guys :)

[@itsryanwilkes]

+How To Emil thanks a lot!!

[@brende_films]

Damn. The lookout from that lodge is incredible!!

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Brende it was insane!!

[@justincrediblelife]

Super dope! Your transitions, story, narration and all round just a great vid! Thank you. Inspired to do this hike one day now.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks man!

[@BigE]

Good stuff, found you on Facebook! Def subbed, please keep it up.

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Aaron Endicott hey man! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the support!

[@roneykaithpalmaria]

Awesome video! Made me want to do this for sure

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thank you! I definitely recommend it

[@robbiecandeloro1524]

Awesome to see you guys on the Kepler... went back there for the 2nd time after our little kayak adventure. Such a great time!! Enjoy : ) Robbie in Melbourne

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Robbie Candeloro Robbie! So good to hear from you mate. It's such an epic track hey? Loved it. Hope you had a great Christmas! All the best for 2018 =)

[@robbiecandeloro1524]

: ) You do it well... yeah I love that track I have such stories re that track and i love the immense green finish trailing the river and the lake. I think you already heard one story re the bird calls and how they sound like their name "more pork" ha ha Merry Christmas to you too... Always a pleasure to see what you're up to

[@GypsyGirl317]

Excellent vlog! I love your style, and as so many have already said, brilliant editing etc. As a Kiwi born and bred, I love watching the videos others create of our country on our walks, and gaining that fresh appreciation from a different lens! I feel very blessed to live here. 🤗🌿💖

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks so much!

[@AmyProctor]

I've always wanted to do this track. Awesome video!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thank you! Highly recommended!! 😁

[@johncrow5552]

Do it. Its great.

[@EdPal]

The view is amazing!

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Ed Pal isn't it amazing!?

[@szymonzielinski7160]

Super New Zealand is on my wish list. It is a pity that no one has made such a good movie about my mountains.

[@itsryanwilkes]

You will love it here! Where are you from? Maybe I'll have to come visit your country!

[@szymonzielinski7160]

I have a friend in Auckland. Is it easy to get from Auckland? I live in Poland near the border with the Czech Republic. Exactly in the Table Mountains. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6m0kpVup8dmZ8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmm3lZermd9lpLc

[@itsryanwilkes]

From Auckland you would fly to Christchurch or Queenstown (1 hr flight) and then drive. Its about 2 hours drive from Queenstown, and about 8 hours from Christchurch. Those mountains are beautiful!!

[@LostSasquatch]

had no clue this existed! Very interested per the name! ha awesome video!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Haha now you HAVE to come and do this track man!! Thats so cool 🙃

[@LifeExotics]

Kepler was one of my favorites!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Same here! Such a beautiful track =)

[@hanifsabililah]

Amazing Tramping! hope i can do that someday. btw great videos! love from indonesia :)

[@itsryanwilkes]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@JenniferSimmsNZ]

SOoo gorgeous there :) love your vlog style!

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Jennifer Simms thanks Jennifer! I appreciate that =)

[@CaidenKeller]

Broooooooo your videography and B-roll skills are sick!!!!!!! These are amazing videos! Keep them going. I hope I can improve my skills and get those amazing shots like you do.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks a lot for that Caiden! That means a lot 😀 Let me know if you have any questions about anything related to shooting/editing. Happy to help!

[@CaidenKeller]

How do you get such stable footage (smooth and not shaky) and how do you keep your b roll original and not repetitive?

[@itsryanwilkes]

For the stable footage I use cameras that have good in body stabilization (Panasonic GH5, G85, GX85). I also use a gimbal for the shots that I need to be very very stable and smooth. As for the b-roll, I just always try to shoot different angles use different focal lengths and lenses. Wide shots, close shots, low shots, high shots, and always mixing it up!

[@kgdangar2]

Very beautiful video May i know does the park provide cooking stove with gas at every hut/lodge?

[@itsryanwilkes]

+kgdangar2 thank you! Yes all of the huts have gas stoves provided if you are staying in the hut. If you are camping you have to bring your own

[@kgdangar2]

The Path Less Traveled Many thanks for your reply. We are planning to go to Kepler in this coming April. We are thinking of renting a car but to let the car at the parking lot unused for the 4 days while we do the trekking is not the ideal thing. Is there any other option to rent a car from Queenstown to Te Anau for just one day only? We dont want to take bus as driving a car would be much enjoyable in our opinion

[@itsryanwilkes]

You could take a bus from Queenstown to Te Anau, but as you said it wouldnt be as nice! We left our car at the parking lot in Te Anau with no problems =)

[@aliceguerin2529]

cool vid!

[@itsryanwilkes]

+Alice Guerin thank you!

[@roughnecktrekker1976]

Sorry if you have answered this already. What month/dates did you go. I am keen to try and get the same weather as you guys. Great vlog. 👍

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks! Pretty sure we went in February!

[@roughnecktrekker1976]

The Path Less Traveled thanks for the fast response. I usually aim for February/March. Keep up the great vids.

[@itsryanwilkes]

That will be a great time to go. Cheers =)

[@nikkoworldtravels7806]

What month did u go? Would love to see snow capped mountains but with semi warm weather as well

[@itsryanwilkes]

The best time for you would probably be November then =)

[@buug123]

Awesome videos Ryan! Subbed.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks Mark! Awesome meeting you on the weekend. Looking forward to many more meetups!

[@pauls3852]

Since you asked for a comment, I just have to reiterate what everyone else has said. You did an amazing job. Now I have to check out your other vlogs.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks a lot!

[@johncrow5552]

Love the time lapse of the clouds! What drone did you use to get the footage?

[@itsryanwilkes]

It was just a camera on a tripod! No drone!

[@mikhubert_]

Kea! My favourite bird - so smart!

[@itsryanwilkes]

They are so smart! I love them too 😊

[@GypsyGirl317]

They are very cheeky too! 😁

[@naturewithtom4492]

unreal scenery man! love the editing too, have you tried narrating over your videos? Could work well, I just didn't want the beautiful footage to end haha!

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks a lot! Its funny that you mention that because a friend of mine was telling me to do that just last week! I think I might have to try it out 😀

[@rosaferorofe6241]

Great Video. I am going in December 2019. Can you Tell me if I have to bring a sleeping bag, Also is there to Cook some saucepans or kitchen tools. And there is hotwater in the shower? Thank you.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Hi there, bring your own cooking tools and sleeping bag. Here are stoves in the huts that you can use though. There are no showers.

[@rosaferorofe6241]

Thank you very much

[@TheMaltaboy12]

Should've chosen the Raspberry Scrumpy... Just sayin. By the way Scrumpys are the embodiment of youth drinking in NZ so I can tell your a GC haha. Keep it up

[@itsryanwilkes]

+TheMaltaboy12 hahaha legend! Thanks for the support mate =)

[@Longtack55]

Not the "greatest hike" by a long way. It's only to attract tourists, and keep them away from the "pearls" the locals visit, where there are no impersonal 40 bunk huts, no people shining lights in your eyes, no music disturbing your sleep, no constant chatter, no whining, no illegal drones, no "entitlement" and best of all - solitude with a like-minded companion. On these Great Walks there is little opportunity to hear bird song, natural sounds like wind through tussock and water moving, and they've been overtaken by the necessity of DOC schedules and commitments.

[@itsryanwilkes]

Thanks for your input, David.