Silent Hiking in Australia for 4 days

[@cath7336]

As an Australian I've seen a lot of videos and stills of the Blue Mountains, but none so amazingly beautiful as through your eyes. You are a master film maker Harmen. As always, absolutely stunning footage. Thanks for visiting Australia 🇦🇺.

[@HarmenHoek]

Wow, thank you!

[@tracykooken2606]

looks like very northern AZ and south abit. the south a bit has Picacho [?] peak AZ. watching a storm w lighting move acroos the desert flooor below is special . i believe it is a ' dark area ' so if ur clever enuf to stay n sleep up there ....its magic.

[@feather1950]

I agree. Beautiful. Thank you 😊

[@ChristyHikes]

Harmen, I'm just blown away. You tell such a powerful story without saying a word. The drone footage is simply incredible. You're at the top of your craft, thank you for all you do.

[@HarmenHoek]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@coobye]

@@HarmenHoek It was even if flying a drone at Kanangra Walls is illegal.

[@deldridg]

@@coobye Give the man the benefit. My guess is that he had permission. In any case, he's probably done more to exhibit this region in all its beauty, and with a clear respect for the environment, than the National Parks has in recent history.

[@wojciechkomada]

Hello Harmen! I just wanted to write that your videos inspire me to create my own content. I am a local mountain guide and photographer in Sudeten Mountains, Poland. The natural next step was film making. I started working in my immediate area because I live in beautiful mountains, in one of the national parks in Poland. You are doing a good job and your videos have a big impact on many people around the world. Great job, keep it up and thanks a lot!

[@HarmenHoek]

Hi! I'm humbled to hear you got inspired to go outside. Best of luck to you! I checked out one of your videos, looking good!

[@AndreiBerezin]

Visit Siberia and get blown away

[@ΔημήτρηςΒογιατζής-ι4ε]

​@@HarmenHoek he is a mountain guide so he was already outside. You inspired him to film. Probably same effect on me. Keep up the good work Harmen

[@chronic_daydreamer]

I used to live in the Blue Mountains. I had to move away a few years ago. I often miss it. The sunsets, the forests, the cold misty air, the raw nature of it all. I think I left my heart there.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks for sharing! It's a beautiful place for sure!

[@thelostchapstick3281]

Me too, I grew up there.. I understand the feeling. I hope one day I can find some way to live there again.

[@ceeemm1901]

Me too, lived mainly in Blackheath for 12 years and going back soon after 15 years in WA. Magic area.

[@emilyjenkins7698]

When I heard the cicadas and saw the heat haze on the sandstone track 2:39, I felt like I was home

[@Jan.harvey]

When hiking becomes art- and art becomes a masterpiece. Thank you Harmen for filling our hearts with so much beauty and appreciation for our Earth.

[@apb1441]

I grew up in the Blue Mountains, would always hike and ride my mountain bike whenever I had the chance, I've since moved away for work, your beautiful video has made me miss home.

[@ChristopherTalke]

9:33 - I appreciate that you climbed down, setup the shot, climbed back up, and filmed it.

[@cyckuan1]

He has a photographer/videographer/drone pilot with him. Someone has to control the drone whilst its tracking him walking.

[@lizmondel2003]

Harmen, having just watched this stunning video of the landscape I call home, I'm keenly aware of how beautifully you capture and present the essence of a place. You are 'tuned in' and talented and it's wonderful to see a place I love through your eyes.

[@Kup1208]

Thank you for doing what you do. You are a huge inspiration and bring so much joy and peace into my life.

[@HarmenHoek]

Glad to hear so! Thanks for the support, I appreciate it!

[@mtatom92345]

It doesn’t get any better than this. I appreciate the hard work you put into your videos. Outstanding work, Harmen.

[@bensun432]

I love watching your films in the evening to calm down and I always feel an immense sense of gratitude for our earth afterwards. Thank you

[@Xtracrispiii]

I saw a comment on a completely seperate video, stating that the landscapes in Australia always look so vast and big, stretching out beyond the horizon. As an Australian I often think, although we haven't got the highest peaks, there is something so grand and beautiful about it all. Being able to go through pockets of forgotten rainforests amidst a sparse eucalyptus forest, all surrounded in a haze of blue, is truely wonderful. Plus our birds are awesome.

[@juanitobarros]

Friend, you are a loner full of passion for travel with great ideas, I congratulate you on the videos, they are spectacular, a hug from Madeira, Portugal

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you very much!

[@john_young]

some people can hike but cannot make a film. some people can make a film but cannot hike. but to be able to hike AND film it with this much passion is just special. You totally got it.

[@jimmybjb4472]

Yapping bruh

[@RedfernDE]

I’ve never ever heard birds make those sounds and you captured it so well Harmen! Thank you!

[@HarmenHoek]

Many thanks!

[@allisalie101]

The first bird sound, the screeching one, was a Cockatoo, probably the Sulphur Crested. The second one was a Currawong, or Mountain Magpie. I love their song as it reminds me of my childhood. Cockie's are bloody annoying, but we love em.

[@allisalie101]

Not exactly sure what the last one was, sounds a bit like the laser sound from a child's robot toy, but I have heard the Lyrebird imitate it before.

[@HobzyMcRuse]

@@allisalie101 definitely a lyrebird.

[@davidroland4863]

@@allisalie101 male bower bird making the robot like sound

[@myroslavatykha748]

So vibrant! Excellent cinematography as always!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks a ton!

[@nikcname]

Another phenomenal peaceful hiking masterpiece, this is the best regular hiking channel in youtube, no trash talk, no gear adv, just the mother nature, natural sound and specular view. You're living in a dream that we all admire. hopefully there is one day I can become another one. Sub & lived. thank you Harmen. Keep producing pls.

[@Sheety33]

Awesome job, Harmen! Amazing camp spot within the canyon!! ⛺️ Enjoyed this one a lot!!

[@avbvb2681]

The pictures at the end are world class!!!!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks, glad you noticed!

[@selimhancetinbulut]

My dear brother Harmen, as a strict follower of yours, I think you are a very, very good man, even though I never hear your voice. as nature lover and a walker, I watch all your videos with pleasure, I am grateful to you for these beautiful shares. You take me to the ends of the world while watching you. In my country, in the city of Rize in Turkey, there are countless routes in the Kaçkar Mountains that you should see. Since the Kaçkar Mountains are a remnant of the ice age, there are great routes without people at approximately 3000-4000 meters. I strongly recommend that you plan a very nice route of 100-150 miles in length where you will take quality shots. I wanted to do you a favor by recommending this route because I thought you are a very good man.

[@selimhancetinbulut]

Thanks o lot

[@toddwood5190]

Incredible! Another item on my bucket list. Thank you Harmen.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks! Hope you get a chance to visit some day; it's beautiful there, and pretty close to Sydney actually!

[@StrangerDanger491]

@@HarmenHoek As a local I'm very glad that you enjoyed your time here, the Blue Mountains are truly stunning. For anyone else thinking of following your footsteps though, especially those used to colder climates, I don't recommend doing so in January like you did, since that is the hottest month in the height of bushfire season, and it's easy to underestimate how quickly heat and dehydration can turn a lovely hike into a nightmare.

[@CliveJoy-o3t]

Beautiful. It is so relaxing to watch. I also love the soft music in the background.

[@HarmenHoek]

I'm glad you like it!

[@VincentTurner]

As someone who has been in the Blue Mountains for 4 years these videos really capture the essence of it .. the silence, the contrasts, the expanse but also the confines .. the changing light, sounds and weather. It amazes me still that all of this is less than 90 mins drive from a city of 5+ million people

[@TyTyTy87]

and it's our little secret 🤫😁

[@graemegeohall]

Absolutely stunning work mate! You have captured the essence of the Blue Mountains so very well indeed.

[@xchazz86]

I don't know if you're aware of this, but theres a camera man stalking you this whole time filming you from different angles.

[@Errcyco]

When he was flying above him was the scariest for me.. I knew Australia had crazy bugs but the rainforest way scarier than the outback

[@feather1950]

You are joking aren’t you 🤔

[@Morbid_micko]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@brumby1653]

😂😂😂

[@briandelacruz3631]

Camera man? There's a camera man filming? That's the way how that all works? Holy 😳

[@Originjk]

Dear Harmen, It was absolutely a beautiful film. I wasn't watching it with eyes but with my heart. Nature, film, highs of aliveness, stary sky, soil, sounds and everything else in the video made me felt home. Truly loved the film ❤️ Thank you for sharing your work with us✨

[@sheilaarnold3238]

Breathe Taking..... The overview of the drone is simply stunning. Thanks you for sharing Harmen.

[@clara4942]

The Blue Mountains is my backyard and my happy place and to see it through Harmen’s lens is just spectacular. Crying tears of absolute happiness and awe. Thank you for this wonderful experience. I hope you enjoyed Australia.

[@ssusggus]

This blows me away as a fan to see you release a video of a place only an hour from me! So so cool and so well done!! It’s such a big scape, I hope you got/ get to see more of our beautiful country in your life time.

[@deldridg]

Living within 2 hrs of this part of the world and having been there many times, this was like seeing it for the first time. Bravo Harmen - thank you for opening our eyes and now we just have to get out there and hike and camp like there's no tomorrow! Cheers and thank you from Sydney - Dave

[@shanelongson5]

Loved the scripture at the end Romans 1:20 ”for is invisible qualities are clearly seen”👍

[@nickzivanovich9881]

It's a really fun area of Australia. I spent 4 days out of Blackheath, hiked about the Blue Mountains NP, and did some canyoning and abseiling in Wollemi NP. What a memorable time. Thanks for bringing me back to those once-in-a-lifetime memories.

[@SukruAkyuz]

Your channel may be the best one for nature videos. It is a pleasure to watch these amazing scenes. Thank you, Harmen. Greetings from Turkey.

[@carolineray2155]

What an amazing privilege to be able to explore these beautiful places left on earth, both physically and financially. Thanks for taking us along!

[@PlantSeedsOfLove]

I mean, National Geographic quality, cinematic, documentary vibe...love love love your content 🤩

[@HarmenHoek]

Much appreciated (:

[@jorikaoosthuizen1112]

Baie mooi, Harmen! Peet and I watched it while sitting at the braai.

[@HarmenHoek]

Ha Jorika, bedankt! Hoop dat alles goed gaat met jullie daar!

[@greyhound3561]

As an Aussie who knows the Blue Mountains a little you certainly captured a glimpse of the stunning beauty they have to offer - and you certainly know how to pick a good spot to camp for the night !

[@jakobDium]

I am no longer tired, and I have fallen in love with nature again.

[@paulvanduivenbode7592]

Adembenemend! Ooit heb ik er doorheen gefietst. Prachtig stukje aarde! 👍

[@ShaunRGardner]

I’m just noticing how clear and impactful your audio is. Thankyou for the great content

[@sharondavis8003]

Another Masterpiece Harmen!❤❤ One of my favorites so far with its wide variety of landscapes 😊You are by far my choice of Number One campsite selector 🎉 NO ONE DOES IT BETTER! From high in the sky to your own private oasis to all the caves in snowy lands you are the BEST! Thanks 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻🇺🇸🌴⛰️❄️

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you!

[@tiwo-j9n]

You clearly have no problem with heights and have a liking for cliff side camping! Takes my breath away every time 😅🙌thanks for another beautiful video 🙏🏻😊

[@ericlechat719]

So peaceful and tranquil... ...right up until the drone starts buzzing around. Keep it at home, thanks.

[@Will-bn5vv]

Your videos are so beautiful and peaceful and hypnotizing to watch. Much love from America

[@HarmenHoek]

Glad you like them!

[@jmpb4514]

You truly are a world-class film maker, Harmen! Keep up the wonderful work

[@m.a.8335]

Film des Jahres 2024. 🥇 In jeder Hinsicht. 🏆🇦🇺

[@HarmenHoek]

Danke! (:

[@carlosguzman8096]

Thank you again Harmen for sharing your love for the beauty, the peace, the magic, the power and the mystery of Nature.

[@rubenwojcikiewicz2281]

for every time you had to come back for the camera... man that's art🔥 beautiful film.

[@HarmenHoek]

haha, thanks!

[@Guillermo_45]

Beautiful video brother, it gives me a lot of inspiration to create

[@gumotx]

I must say again that your quiet cross fading of nature audio is a very nice subtle touch. Thanks!

[@HarmenHoek]

Many thanks!

[@aaaa2053]

What a beautifull adventur that you lived. The past January I traveled to El Bolson in Argentina for my first adventure alone, the sounds of nature and watch you hiking make me surft in my memories. Thank four your videos, greetings from Argentina 📍

[@luciecernikova7441]

Wow, my favourite place … been there 20 years ago and I fell in love with this little piece of Australia … I am looking forward to go back with you ❤

[@HarmenHoek]

Awesome, hope you enjoy!

[@kim-andresandnes5749]

Your videos are astounding, the perfect background while practicing my guitar. Sometimes the landscapes are so mind blowing that you can’t believe it’s real. I’m from northern Norway originally, and your Lofoten hiking were out of this world. You have the ability to preserve the atmosphere, while giving the viewer a sense of hiking along😄👍👍👍

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

Absolutely. Beautiful. I live in Sydney and have walked many, many times in the blue mountains over the past 30 years. You captured the spirit and emotion I have when visiting there, perfectly.

[@ingolfstatlegulbrandsen1846]

You have probably been reading so many accolades on your behalf, but I will still say that you are more than gifted. You are an inspiration for all amateurs and professionals. I really hope you will never succumb to all the job offers from professional film making corporations, please remain independent and continue to make your beatuifully content.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you! I'm doing what I love and enjoy the freedom of it all, so much more to come!

[@georgemartin1498]

Beautiful Harmen! Thank you 😊😊. Especially loved the cowboy camping on Mt. Solitary;spectacular 😮

[@AusExplores]

So much to explore in the Blue Mountains, I have just started exploring the Blue Mountains recently. Such rich natural landscape, its amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandrader2889]

Breathtaking, mesmerizing are only 2 words to describe the beauty of this beautiful part of our world. Dankjewel Harmen

[@kieransmith1796]

Another stunning video. I wish you got down to Tasmania some time. Some amazing walks there.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks! Oh yes, Tasmania is on the list for sure!

[@IvanRJoyce]

Wow! What a treat. Thank you, Harmen. Just a few hours from Sydney and we're in this pristine wilderness. I've never seen it looking so beautiful as through your lens.

[@vnaravo3616]

Unbelievable! All the best for the video, the story, the recordings... You also inspire other creators! Thank you!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you too!

[@nenaserafim1774]

Stunning video and scenery. One of my favourite spots to hike so it's lovely seeing some of the lesser trafficked parts. Thanks for sharing!

[@grooviechickie]

Thank you for showing where I live in such a glorious, calm, and gentle way. ❤

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking me along. What a beautiful video. Cheers!

[@yfelwulf]

Fantastic captured the very essence of being deep in the bush. I could feel my feet wanting to join you.

[@galtar06]

Hello, Ik ben uit Turkije! I am unable to realize such a meaningful journey but you certainly bring joy, serenity and (also) a bit hope into my life. Your soul is to walk in this realm. Thank you and God bless you...🙏

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you!

[@HobzyMcRuse]

I feel blessed to call the Blue Mountains my backyard. It's an amazing part of Australia :)

[@jeanpeuxplus7257]

Wow, we're lucky: 2 videos in one week! That gorge is stunning 😍 Thank you for another 23 minutes of pure beauty! May we expect a video next week? 🤣

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you! That gorge was my favorite part, so beautiful and so much fun exploring. Next one isn't next week, haha, but in a few weeks from now. (;

[@feelinggoodrix]

Well done, mate! Excellent is the word. I followed you with that inherent longing we all carry. What you show and how you show it beats the norm! Thank you!

[@prafullpandit531]

Beautifully captured 👌🏽 Blue Mountains Range is indeed a treasure 🙌🏽

[@teunnmares9343]

hi Harmen, I'm watching your channel with a video about the Dolomite mountains, very cool to this day👍👍👍🌍✌️

[@HarmenHoek]

So cool! Thanks for following along (:

[@trudiswanson9855]

I finally saw your Blue Mountains trip! That gorge is stunning and beautiful! And Harmen, you captured so many of our Australian bird calls! The loud unapologising Cockatoo, several parrots and the loud but illusive Lyre Bird, mimicking other sounds. Gosh, you camped atop a pillar! I hope you return to Aus for more trails, beaches and mountains. Cheers from Qld Australia. T.

[@Thumpermad]

Thanks for going to the effort of making sure you catch the Grandeur of Sydneys wonderful Blue Mtns 💙 great editing skills 👌 cheers mate 😊

[@vipassana72]

inspiring achievement. great natural vistas. thanks for sharing your imaginings with us.

[@HarmenHoek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bernadettebecher5668]

Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you too!

[@d1xenotime]

As a person that explore most of Blue Mountains, I applause the quality of your film. 😉

[@juancarlosmatavos4965]

Tus vídeos son de lo mejor que se puede ver en KZbin. Excelente calidad, excelentes vistas de paisajes, excelente música y aparte es muy relajante.

[@HarmenHoek]

Muchas gracias!

[@gaildelane9322]

Beautiful as always, thank you for including us in your adventures!

[@rarazxp1005]

Dear Harmen, I love your videos. Thanks alot shooting them. They bring peace. Dont rush the pace. Please take your time to enjoy nature in your shots. And please stay safe.

[@Greenwashing101]

Beautiful and felt like shot by a team by the effort and quality, to think this is done by 1 man by himself in the jungle. That’s great way to beat the daily steps watch goal. 🤩 great shots, and the editing team 🤟🏽

[@0SilentLeopard0]

The Blue Mountains is an ancient land full of special memories to me... thank you for doing our beautiful golden gem some justice! Now I can only wish you'd do the Larapinta trail next...

[@evilofthenight1]

Love it!! Thanks for coming to Australia.

[@GaryBeilby]

This is fully bonkers insane. Absolutely the most masterful and stunning single person production I've ever seen. Some of those shots - I can't even imagine how you took them! I also can't begin to imagine what extra gear you are actually carrying. I would so love to see a "Making of" type video if you cared to make such a thing.

[@bob06110510]

Thank you for this amazing video,share your passion & insistence. Love from Taiwan

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks a lot!

[@BrettWilliamson]

My wife and I live at Wentworth Falls and love it in the Blue Mountains. We get out bushwalking a lot. It is a harsh, ancient land and very pretty in it's own way. Great video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@HarmenHoek]

That is awesome! Thanks!

[@PhillipPace-if3vo]

A refreshing look at a natural wonder so close to home (Sydney). I hope to map out this walk and hike it myself some day. Thanks for your efforts, much appreciated.

[@rollyb1890]

Not on any documentaries that I've watched, have I seen this place. Thank you for bringing to us.

[@rsg7221]

While I was there, I was surprised by a forest full of glow worms. Most mesmerizing experience of my life.

[@YourTravelMoment]

This one is a masterpiece! Spectacular! Outstanding! Beautiful! Perfect! Thank you Harmen! Bravo!

[@oliverbaudo7409]

I've been watching your videos for ages now, you have been such a great source of inspiration. But to see you in my hometown doing the hikes my friends I grew doing is next level! You're a legend, much love from the blueys!

[@justinenicole8828]

Stunning film! I really enjoyed this one and hoped that it was longer.😂 The views are so beautiful and the music is spot on. Thank you Harmen! I know this trip brought many challenges but you have made it through and created such a strong and amazing video!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you so much, Nicole! (:

[@paulwoerlen6328]

Beautiful. Thank you ❤

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you too!

[@3_3-i9e]

Im from Germany Love your Videos they are Great!

[@HarmenHoek]

Thanks! 😃

[@ChehRus]

Like on another planet! Awesome, Harmen. Thank you.

[@HarmenHoek]

It definitely felt like that. Thanks!

[@rickevans831]

Amazing - and the canyon and the ferns simple stunning

[@corvurus]

Thank you brother, for showing all these familiar places from such a beautiful & inspiring angle. I always knew that Blue Mountains are special, but you managed to take it to the whole new level. Thank you for that and keep rocking, mate!

[@HarmenHoek]

My pleasure

[@HikingWithShawn]

Now that's what I call an adventure! You make the best hiking videos!

[@isabellesuviraott1690]

I love all of your videos! For me they are like a beautiful meditation, a beautiful dream before I sleep, a voyage in your company! A immense gratitude for all the work you are doing!

[@emjoo14]

Thank you for doing my home country justice! A beautiful video to watch

[@rasberryhedge]

Holy cow, Harmen! Abundant numinosity! Those are the only words I can think of.