Tongariro Northern Circuit - A HIKING FILM | New Zealand Great Walks - Ep1

[@UmeshPerera]

Truly beautiful, very sweet, so lovely, Thank you Hayley & Douge. Every time I watch your channel Hayley, I truly enjoy your content more and more. Love your sence of natural humour. 💛🙏☺️, umesh :)

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Marvellous - Thank you Hayley & Dougie. As a city dweller, if you told me you were hiking on planet Mars, I would have believed you !

[@kaimanawastudios]

"You cheated you used your wings." 😂

[@settohike]

Haha I'm still amazed at how long the bird tagged along for :P

[@daver7867]

Well shot & well scripted…..the carpark scene with Dougie was a laugh…..red crater looked epic😊

[@GirlVersusWild]

I'd love to go hiking with you if you ever need a buddy! I vlog my hikes too :) Your vlogs are so incredible and inspiring too! 💚

[@nzkennethlim]

Hello Hayley - I am new subscriber. Love your blogs, particularly the multi day hikes. My partner and I or just me alone love hiking and we plan to do all the great walks in 2024. Love the above clips especially the catchy tune and your narratives of Mt Ngauruhoe. Its really majestic and is one of the newest volcanic formation. I was looking through the subscribers' comments hoping to find the very key element about this cone, but alas no one seem to connect it to Peter Jackson's LoTR's trilogy's famous Mt Doom. All the best, keep the vlog coming.

[@Silvius.2]

Your friend having a great aussie humor. ... blady far hiking...🙈🥰! Go out and enjoy

[@bobbah676]

Youre the un crowned queen of the best Hiking Video's. Best Filming and Editing ! Of all the channel's! And i like the trip we are shown is not about, showing off youreself. But the adventure of the audence. I bet this channel is about to blow up !

[@settohike]

Aww thank you! That is very kind! Haha i'd love to hike and film for a living so I do hope one day this channel would blow up 😛 Thanks for appreciating all the work! 😀

[@PeteBlaxter]

Oturere was always my favorite hut to warden at. Such cool landscape to explore off track, best weather on that side.

[@Adzo92]

Love the way these are edited. Booked the overland track finally and now im back to being obsessed with all things hiking. keep it up!

[@trailblazer_nomad]

I loved the video! Thanks for what you do! It inspires me to broaden my hiking horizons :) What's the best time to go hiking in New Zealand?

[@FreedomOnFoot]

Absolutely stunning landscape and very cleverly shot and edited. I love NZ and always makes me want to get back there seeing trails like this. Great to see Dougie’s positive spirit on his first multi day hike too!

[@settohike]

The volcanic area certainly was an eye opener for me! I certainly havnt even made a dint in any of the NZ trails. Haha yeah he did really well, he was a natural!! 😀

[@JigsawJacqui]

Such a great video guys! And a beautiful surprise to see our wedding setup at the Chateau! That’s my red Kombi and can just make out the archway on the balcony 😍🥹

[@settohike]

Aww how crazy is that! haha our two moments in time have collided on KZbin 😄

[@danvk3ndg104]

This is such a great video. I've watched it a few times now and Dougie definitely adds to the quality of the video, really like his bit at the end to get out there and try it 👍

[@csiga79]

Incredible landscape that you did justice to by your amazing cinematography! Thank you for the super fun video! 🤩🙏

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

Awesome video. Really inspiring and well done Dougie. Truly enjoying your channel. Thank you.

[@caitlinwilson6926]

Thank you for another incredible video. Your film work and editing was amazing as always! I always come away from your videos excited and inspired to go on a hike 😁 Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to go to New Zealand one day too!

[@settohike]

Aww thats such a lovely comment! I'm sending you good spirits so you can get to New Zealand too! 😀

[@bladesepicadventures7165]

Well done Hayley! Definitely enjoyed the longer video!! Looking forward to more multi-day long videos! ;) Awesome job as always!! Great work Dougie!!

[@settohike]

Thank you! haha hopefully your popcorn got cold by the time the video finished 😛 I'll try keep up the longer format 😋

[@sophiah7652]

Fantastic vid as always, 10/10 production on this one Hayley!

[@settohike]

You're the best! Thank you! 😄

[@riskybiz123]

Just an amazing video and adventure for you and Dougie, well done.

[@moe_1886]

Awesome, awesome video Hayley! Your videography is amazing as always, along with your editing and soundtrack selection! Well worth the wait! Some stunning views along that track, so otherworldly, especially at the summit! Going in reverse was definitely the better choice... well, unless you get blown away, which you didn't thankfully. Dougie is hilarious... loved his commentary. Well done you two... Brilliant stuff! Looking forward to future amazing NZ walks. Thanks Hayley and Dougie.

[@settohike]

Thanks so much! Yeah the more I think about it, i'm so glad the weather made us go in reverse, a much better journey!! Haha Dougie definitely adds that very lively on camera personality that I haven't quite mastered. 😛 I knew there would be something funny that would come out of someone not having done a hike before. As always thanks so much for watching and your lovely comments!

[@JourneyOfLight_ShamanOfMemory]

I think that was your best video yet. Loved seeing it from two viewpoints too. A well seasoned hiker VS Dougie on his first multi day hike. Such joy seeing Dougie confidence and smile get bigger with each day. Thanks for another inspiring adventure... I can't wait to get back to NZ and test this out. 💕

[@settohike]

I think I agree! Although the edit took a while, things seamed to fall into place quite smoothly. Dougie said to me the other day "I think im ready for the next hike" haha we have milford track in January but hoping I can convince on a few more! I hope you can get to NZ soon 💚

[@najmurrahaman1376]

Enjoyed your Togariro vlog !! 🙌 Kia ora from Wellington, NZ

[@settohike]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! More of my great walk videos will finally be coming this year! Hope you are well down there! 😀

[@rexbrown2988]

Good On Yr Dougie . You da man

[@settohike]

I’ll pass your message onto Dougie! 😋

[@petervaneeden3651]

Hayley so good to see your videos well done. Can't walk far now but used to tramp thank you. Love visiting Tasmania

[@rlands5134fd]

I'm looking forward to your video of The Routeburn track, which I did years ago. It snowed in February 🙂

[@settohike]

That will be the next hike to be released :) We had perfect blue skies and no snow, so it was great for filming!

[@AaronGrayOutdoors]

Fantastic work, thanks for sharing. Dougie is certainly a character and a welcomed addition 👍

[@settohike]

Thank you 😌 Haha if only I could convince him to come on all my hikes.

[@RaeInTime]

Awesome! 😊👍❤

[@robberlin2230]

My wife and I hiked the crossing in 2004, we did the day trip. Started by climbing Ngaruhoe (3 steps forward, 2 back). The hike up was about an hour, the trip down 10 minutes. Finished the walk and was blown away with the entire scenery, this video beought back some memories. Incredible place and nowhere like it in Australia that's for sure, between Austrlaia and NZ there is everything. Great video well done!

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Just found you Hayley as I was searching for a title for my similar but off-track route up soon. Your video edits are next level.

[@settohike]

Hi! 🤗 Thank you that means a lot! Editing is definitely my favourite part! I can see that you posted your Tongariro video, I will have a watch on the weekend! Maybe i'll say hi when i'm back in NZ :)

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

@@settohike You do that 👋

[@mehdibarati22]

Amazing guys!!! could you please let me know what you used for cooking (what type of stove)? Thanks!

[@Jcbrovz]

Beautiful video, Dougie was a legend, can not wait to see the rest of this NZ Great Walks series!

[@settohike]

Thank you! Haha yeah Dougie definitely has a good on camera vibe! I cannot wait to hike the rest! :)

[@pootinplays]

Amazing video! That land scape looks out of this world. There is nothing remotely close here on the east coast of the USA.

[@settohike]

Thank you! Obviously coming from Australia, I had never seen a landscape like it either, so I think that makes this hike even more special!

[@mateuslobo2854]

Marvelous, I'm so glad to meet you guys there. It is an amazing film, good on ya mate!!

[@settohike]

It was funny to watch you guys change from tiny dots in the distance to real size people haha. Have fun on your future adventures 😊😊

[@richinderbyshire4779]

Hello again, Hayley. Did Dougie do any training before the trek? Great video and editing. I loved your little dance at 12:17 So cute. Congrats on reaching the summit, you two.

[@settohike]

Hello again! 😊 Nope Dougie did no training beforehand in fact it had been a while. for myself too! He did really well, he even had more energy than I did on the final day! Thanks for noticing my little dance haha! 😄

[@kymle9118]

Fabulous video! Lovely, engaging editing Haley!

[@settohike]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment :)

[@rlands5134fd]

Great video 👍 not just the amazing scenery, your editing is fantastic ✌️

[@settohike]

Thank you! Always nice to hear comments on my editing! :)

[@OutdoorsOvernight]

Nice vid mate. Well edited and great story. Looking forward to the rest as you do them. Enjoy NZ!

[@settohike]

Thank you! It's going to be summer again before I know it! :D

[@richoslandscapephotography164]

Such an amazing video and truly stunning scenery. Looks like an amazing hike. Keep up the truly inspiring work 👍👍👍👍

[@settohike]

Thank youuu! It was certainly a crazy hike. I cant wait to hike the rest! I feel like a weight has been lifted now that the first edit is done haha.

[@PhilipTaramai]

That was an amazing video, Dougie had a lot to say too with Haley just smiling, it worked really well, what a great team 🙂

[@settohike]

Thank you! Haha Dougie is certainly a natural on camera, just have to convince him to come on all my hikes! 🙂

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@robertdean1579]

My sabbatical to go to Australia and New Zealand got approved. So this hike is on my list.

[@skynifilms]

Nice film Hayley! Surprised that these peaks are not covering by snow in winter.

[@settohike]

Thank you!! definitely my favourite hike video to date. We were there in January so I believe they are covered in snow now for winter 🙂

[@matthewrodrigues414]

Great cuts and camera work Hayley! Editing on point👍🏼 Didding the voice overs! Please do and upload more hike’s ka’girl😊

[@settohike]

Haha thanks Matt! Please sell your kidneys and donate the money to my hiking fund so I can quite my day job and hike and film instead 😜 Hope you are well!!

[@danielhicks7626]

That was Awesome! Great film making skills and Dougie is a great guy. Can't wait for your next one :) 👍

[@settohike]

Appreciate you watching! Haha I have relayed the message onto Dougie! Thanks again! :)

[@georges2491]

Awesome video.

[@angelicamason1650]

Wow, that was amazing, thanks so much for sharing, Hayley. I look forward to more Great Walks of New Zealand.

[@settohike]

Thanks so much for watching! Definitely got some work ahead of me! 😊

[@sebastianarndt8125]

Lovely video again as always of course 😁

[@settohike]

Haha thank you!! 😀😄

[@bittersweet340]

Great stuff, your cameraman did very well surprisingly😂 I need to explore my back yard more often, love how you took the time learn about the history and culture as well, made this video more inviting to watch and be part of the journey, music was great as well i might add 👍

[@settohike]

Haha he had more energy on the last day than I did! 😄 Thanks so much for watching. I certainly aimed to give the video a bit more depth by adding in some history/culture. Thanks again :)

[@luma-chroma]

Easiest sub of my life... IT'S HAYLEY!

[@settohike]

hahah aww thank you! IT'S ADI!! 💚

[@ekachaisirimaha7157]

Your video is so awesome!

[@settohike]

Thanks EK! Feeling relieved that the first edit is out! Now onto the next one! :)

[@existenceisfutile661]

absolutely amazing..! glad my little brother will get to experience some of these sights soon..! (he's moving over there shortly) thanks for sharing hope to get over there soon myself..!

[@settohike]

If your brother is moving here, you'll have more than an excuse to pop over too! 😄

[@robgillespie7411]

Great scenery footage, looks like a great walk. Well made vid too.

[@settohike]

Glad you watched it! Thank you 😊

[@josephharding1327]

Fantastic

[@francisday3187]

Loved this video ... you're best one yet! 👍

[@settohike]

Thank you! The story kind of fell together for this one. I hope I can make the others in the series just as good :)

[@agatho00]

Greetings from Romania! I discovered your channel yesterday and, since then, I watched more than 10 videos. The last one was this one, which has an amazing editing. You have great skills, so keep up the great work. Your channel definetley deserves more subscribers. And if you ever consider Europe as a destination for hinking, don't miss TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc, which goes in France, Italy and Switzerland). Probably the most beautiful hiking trail in Europe.

[@settohike]

Hello! :) Aww I appreciate you watching not just 1 but 10+ videos! haha 😀 One day I hope to get across the other side of the world! Thank you for the suggestion! 😄

[@justo316]

That looks incredible! Very jealous

[@settohike]

It certainly was! You should do it one day! :)

[@AmyOutdoors]

Great job, cool vid! Nice to see a longer one from you too, ay bro?

[@settohike]

Thanks Amy! Haha yeah final cut had a hissy fit trying to export the longer video but got there in the end!

[@robertdean1579]

Another great video. Thank you!!!

[@settohike]

Thank you!! 😄😄😄

[@MickCrido]

Great video Hayley! You certainly stepped-up your production several notches with this one mate! You and Dougie worked well together too, and the way you incorporate that into the story is superb! Very crafty! Well done! Looking forward to the next ones out of NZ!

[@settohike]

Aww thank you! I just have to convince him now to come on all the new zealand hikes. It felt very natural putting his bits into the edit. 😊

[@heidident3759]

Awesome video! That was the best one you've done! So jealous I'm across the ditch, will have to plan a trip!

[@settohike]

Thank you! 😄 😄 Haha yes you will! Now that its winter I want to go to all the hot springs!

[@test-kx9qx]

I live in Melbourne and I am a beginner. Where would you advice me to go for a day hike and a two days hike? Cheers 😊

[@trailblazer_nomad]

Do you have the GPX file of your trek? If not, I'd highly suggest doing it so you can share it with other people :)

[@hoskinshikes]

Absolutely epic!

[@settohike]

Thank you!! Currently at the airport for a trip home to Aus. Catching up on my super delayed youtube comment replies! 😀

[@jeffm5808]

what is the song at 13 mins mark i like it.

[@themodernviking8707]

The lil' MacPac advert, in the shopping montage 😎 Big ups mackie packie - best brand.

[@settohike]

Haha Sam has a promising acting career ahead of him. 😛 Can confirm, Dougie ended up loving the boots. Thanks mackie packie

[@alanah9151]

Great video Hayley. We did the day crossing a few years ago and this was the start of our love for hiking and we are now loving multi day trips, we have been keen to go back and do this circuit so it was great to see your video, super keen now!!

[@settohike]

That would have been a pretty epic start to hiking! You will love the circuit it is quite varied each day, and the waterfall is great too! :)

[@alanah9151]

@@settohike look forward to seeing more of you NZ adventures!

[@abbyhaverkamp]

im going there tomorow

[@settohike]

Did you have a wonderful time? 😀

[@ABCABC-fn4fg]

great

[@waynethomas9957]

Great video who is artist of the music ❤

[@settohike]

Thanks so much! There are multiple different artists within this. If you tell me a time code I can tell you which artist :)

[@waynethomas9957]

12.54 tine stamp

[@HillDogTV]

cool vid chicka

[@settohike]

Thanks legend! 😀

[@James-em1pq]

This looks elite! Would you recommend this over the Overland track in Tas? Currently trying to decide which one I'll do next summer 🤔

[@settohike]

oooo thats a hard one to answer! I guess they are completely different kinds of environments. Depends if you are feeling like some volcano or some beautiful mountains. I'd imagine the overland might be a bit harder to book. But you definitely have to do both maybe one, one summer and the other the next!

[@James-em1pq]

@@settohikea belated response but I have done the overland in 2023 and now I’m at a hostel in Wellington about to head out to do the Tongariro circuit over the next 4 days. Thanks for the inspo!

[@settohike]

@@James-em1pq Aww yay! Have an amazing time!! So great that you have got out there to do both! 😀

[@Uncledmeister]

Great video hayley. What month did you hike to NZ?

[@settohike]

Thank you! This hike was done in January of this year 😊

[@harleylewis6146]

when are the best time of year are best to hike these trails

[@settohike]

For New Zealand in some areas the hiking season is usually around October to April. I don't mind hiking when its warmer so my favourite months are December to February. Although areas like Tongaririo can still be cold and windy in summer. :)

[@guysherman]

What time of year was this?

[@settohike]

This was in early January. We were happy to have sunshine while on top!

[@Strategic_wins]

Sometimes in my KZbin lost hours I sometimes get lucky and find that one channel you feel like was made for you.... well this is mine. Just amazing and I can see I'm still early to the party because this channel will grow for sure. I am here to stay

[@settohike]

Aww thank you, thanks so lovely to read! Welcome aboard! 🙂🙂