Walking to Gorge River, in a Storm | Hiking In New Zealand

Hello, everyone. Welcome to Wild Kiwi Adventurer. Today's video is about going hiking with a friend to my home at Gorge River
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Hi I’m Christan Long, welcome back everyone. In this video we go hiking to my home at Gorge River with my friend Sarah. The first day we walked for a couple of hours across the Cascade River and we stayed in a small farmhouse on the other side of the river. The second day we hiked out to Barn Bay and the third day we hike down the coastline to Gorge River.
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This is the roughest hike experience for me on this coastline because of the weather. We walked across a total of three rivers in this journey. Because of the rain, the rivers on the last day were really flooded and some of the river crossings were quite dangerous. The beautiful nature here in this place I grew up is really so amazing.
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00:01 The Long Family of Gorge River
00:08 Starting The Hike At The Cascade Road End
17:06 Weatherwise This One Is the roughest walk I ever had
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[@TX-dy4ef]

I used to think coasters were crazy, but the truth is that even the sandflies can't take the shine off of pure paradise. I took a friend over a few weeks ago and every minute was a glorious assault on the senses. Your content takes me straight back and for that I can only say thank you.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Haha if they werent there everyone would be on the west coast!

[@GirlVersusWild]

Thank you for giving us a window into your world!

[@llgoldstein2710]

This is very inspiring. I just found out about your family and I think your parents did a phenomenal job at raising you both. Good luck to you.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

thank you very much for your comment, yes they did a very good job I think! thank you!

[@Peacelove19699]

So beautiful freedom fresh air I would love to live like this with my dog

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

I hope you can some day!

[@philipwilkie3239]

Hi - I came down the coast to visit you guys about Jan 2001. You were about 8 yrs old and we fished for guppies off the rocks for lunch. Really enjoyed staying a few days. Later your dad rowed me up the Gorge and I tramped up over into the Cascade and out that way. Had to packfloat two of the gorges - nearly succumbed to hyperthermia in one of them that was a bit longer than expected. Great adventure though. I know this is a bit late - but thanks for the clip - brings memories to life. Cheers

[@pennycoleman]

❤

[@Snoddypossie]

It’s so cool to have been able to see the terrain on your walk in after having read your Mum and Dad’s books. What a wonderful lifestyle to have enjoyed. I love your enthusiasm for life, and appreciation of this wonderful stretch of coastline.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! I like to share my lifestyle with others!

[@nataschiawilisch9958]

Oh cool what are the books called ?

[@ketanasaxon9221]

Wow just recently discovered you guys….Gorge River…the wildness and true beauty my idea of HEAVEN..especially as world gets more crazy!…..would so love to do that trek in…ah but I am 70…not sure Ive got the strength…..thanks for sharing your home and making these videos.

[@user-pv5xk4bj8e]

You guys are so awesome you inspired me to get you in my life ASAP I’ll see you soon 18 months to prep I’ll probably never leave

[@radioguy534]

Brilliant, just love the West Coast, good editing, quality and sound. Started to watch all of your videos.

[@classifiedinfo9302]

What a beautiful place. You grew up in a paradise

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@redward13]

I first seen your family on where the wild men are great to see they still living the dream

[@donnamillar356]

Absolutely stunning scenery! You are so blessed to have grown up in that unique and unspoiled environment. Thanks for sharing....I hope to visit one day! :)

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! You are always welcome!

[@meryltongi1882]

Absolutely beautiful

[@timj5786]

I love your content man. Being from NZ myself but presently living in Scotland I really enjoy your work & think you have an amazing sense of adventure.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@nzmeateater]

Cool vid, 👍👍Iv always wanted to do this walk, done the barn bay to cascade years ago, picked up your dad about 25 years ago on the north side of the Arawhata walking along the road, gave him a ride to the shop,that was the one and only time I met him, and found out about where you live ect, What a awsom place to grow up. Your parents did a great job of bringing up 2 children in the wild wilderness of south westland. In regards to your comment about less people coming through nowdays? I think thats because sociaty is softer nowdays, people live there lives through there safe cellphone screen.

[@c.a-elo-4237]

Looks like you and your sister turned out good,bless you 👍😎

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yes we did! Thank you! And thanks to our incredible upbringing

[@mauricebrown9094]

I have just realized who you are after years ago watching a documentary about your family.. Glad I found your channel. I will be subscribing and looking over all of your video's. Thank you for sharing Pal.

[@leopardsgowild]

I think I've watched this 4x now... Def a bucket list hike

[@Phil-oj5nr]

Amazing country! Amazing family! Your story makes it possible to think “I’d like to do that!” If I could do the 40km’s to Gorge River, I would really love to try. I am in my 80th year, my partner a few years younger. So maybe we’ll seriously look at that.

[@grahamburns551]

fantstic, love it.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Many thanks!

[@casandrasarvis-kersey288]

I love this

[@chizhang6569]

You guys should be the ambassador for NZ tourism, well done!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Haha cheers!

[@pennycoleman]

❤

[@noreenoshea2883]

Thank you so much for sharing that fantastic video and giving us an insight into the beautiful wilderness of the west coast of New Zealand. Good job guys.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! You are welcome, im glad you enjoyed it

[@ccco8639]

Hello from the Pacific Northwest😊 So refreshing to watch a video that isn't materialistic, with fowl manners. Your videos are nicely done.. professional 👍 I am enjoying seeing the beautiful scenery & love knowing there are others who love those things in life that can't be bought with money.❤️

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you, yes I try to keep my videos easy to watch for anyone. Regards Chris

[@woodpetal]

So beautiful! Quite an undertaking. Glad you made it safely.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@tusharborse6632]

Very nice video bro.. Improved alot..👍 keep going..!!! Waiting for the next one..

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Haha thanks!

[@Akiwilifenz]

Absolutely amazing thank you for sharing you home and walk in . I always wondered what it was like getting in there to your house you definitely inspired me I'd love to do that one day

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! See you there

[@MattyOutdoors]

I hiked this area in 2010, so this is awesome to see!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Nice did you go down to the Hollyford??

[@MattyOutdoors]

@@WildKiwiAdventurer I did! Was suggested to me by a local when I was in town stocking up on food. Glad they told me!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

@@MattyOutdoors Nice one!

[@koikitchen8935]

Appreciate the mountains of effort that went into making such an awesome video, ThankYou so much for sharing your lives with everybody and I think you will definitely inspire many people with your channel... keep up the great work!!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! Yeah it's a lot of work haha

[@GeoffreyMH]

Having great pleasure watching all your videos-awesome way of life. I have lived on a boat for the last 20 years so need another lifetime to experience your way of life. Love your pleasure and enthusiasm for all you do and see, good on you. Best wishes from the UK

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you Geoffrey!

[@nzsl368]

what an adventure indeed! it's like nature trip, fun facts, great drone visual shots, reminiscing the past, so on & forth, rolled into one i could just imagine the long, arduous walk, at the same breath, treacherously treading over running waters (and some drizzles) back when you were a toddler with your sis, mom & dad the seafoam, at the finale, is what caught my fancy love to have pix in that "foamy wonderland" 😊

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you for you kind words! Makes the 3 days of editing all worth while

[@ebat5069]

Thank you for taking the time to film this beautiful land and for sharing it!

[@Resilientmeee]

Fantastic video. I'm bedbound havent been able to be outside for years, this kind of video let's me see the world through your eyes, and its fresh and beautiful. The little moment you caught with the birds, the foam on the beach with the sky lit in the background. You guys were able to frame the beauty of nature. Thank you for sharing it with me. Its something I might have never gotten to see if it weren't for your video. Much appreciation, love and blessings to you and yours.

[@moonbrothers9098]

im definitely doing this walk. thanks for ya awesome videos..

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Awesome! Let us know when your coming

[@craigperry7376]

Stumbled upon your videos Chris. Glad I did. Awesomeness is how I describe your Family’s adventurous Life thus far.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! Glad you like my videos Craig

[@pennycoleman]

Wow Soo loved this video..

[@boostedshuttle2231]

You sold me on that trip mate. I'm going to be coming that this year some time. Thanks alot

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Have fun!

[@Absinthiiii]

Thank you for the footage, so beautiful! Have any of you sprained a leg on those rocks during the trip? What would you do in that situation in the wilderness?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Never, none of us have ever had an accident that stopped us walking. It's a long way from help so we have the mind set that you just cant get hurt. We almost always carry and emergency lovator beacon however just incase, a helicopter will come and rescue you night or day but only in flyable weather

[@geoffbell166]

River crossings of the West Coast in the 19th Century used to be known as the 'National Death' ! You take a few risks in the rivers,you know what your doing,but townies will think they are as capable...

[@bleeprr]

This is epic, you absolute legends. Love the West Coast but had no idea there were people living *so* remote.

[@rahiricooper]

Loving this story, loving the content. Keep up the good work. Bless you and your family.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@nathandougherty7058]

Hi, nice video Christian. I'm finishing your book at the moment and very keen for a major adventure! Great notes here for a tramp from cascade to hollyford i reckon.

[@RobinOm27]

Loved it! Maybe you can create packages for tours that you can lead? ... and put those tour packages online? I can imagine that some people will want to hike over to see you and go on the tour, while others may want to take a helicopter/boat? Where do people stay when they come visit you and go on a tour - camping? This video is very well made. Well done!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Possibly...it is quite hard to do trip like that because of the inpredictible weather but it would be a challenge!

[@terangismith3223]

Really enjoyed your hike and the information you shared ...thank you Christian and Sarah

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@malviegodfrey1148]

I love a natural life 💕

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Awesome!

[@marydianelabio6301]

I came across your fam's video in journeyman pictures. I was in total awe while watching. I got curious about your life now and luckily someone commented your profiles in it. Your vids should be seen by the whole world. For sure they'll be amazed, too 👏👏👏

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you for the comment! If you want to help a little just share my videos for your friends to see! Then more of the world will see them.

[@lowkey925]

Thank you for this, your videos always gives me chill

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@gata958e]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Your welcome!

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey, I remember your family. Great to find your channel and you hiking here. I enjoyed your family adventures - I can see how crossing the river together was a seminal moment. I gotta say I've never seen such a colorful Wood Pigeon - every bit as colorful as your life out there, which the landscape, huts and houses add to. I agree it is incredible - it would be a dream to hike. I'm from England. All the very best. Mark P.S subscribed on account of the friendly and accessible vibe.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you great to have you watching! Hi from singapore. The wood pigeon was very beautiful!

[@WyeExplorer]

@@WildKiwiAdventurer A pleasure. A bit different from our ow wood pigeons. Peace!

[@julianav.6977]

Amazing video! Amazing family! Amazing country!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!!

[@tangeric2419]

Thanks for sharing the video. I wish to come for a visit sometime soon

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

You are always welcome!

[@robstubbs2772]

Incredible" wow I would have loved to havw been bought up like that.I Take my hat off to your whole family especially me bean lol

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you so much!

[@mulyanimartha739]

Woow so maizing 😍😍😍

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

thank you!

[@LittleGetaways]

I learnt about your channel yesterday night and this is the 3rd video I am watching. It's really great to see real life content like this. Where are you now what new adventure are you upto?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you great to have you as a subscriber! I am back in New Zealand at the moment for summer

[@LittleGetaways]

@@WildKiwiAdventurer Awesome. Waiting for more Gorge river life style videos ❤️

[@markbartlett9017]

I am really loving your videos and commentaries ! I am a prisoner of Covid in Dubai and this link back to NZ is just inspiring mate cheers Mark Bartlett

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Aha I see, I guess you dont know how long you will be stuck in Dubai for either. Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@emilyrobinson2152]

Gorgeous place, just missed your folks at Haast couple of years ago, pity but had a chance to admire one of his paintings in the shop there, could not afford it

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Oh yes that must be in the Haast township. His paintings are pretty amazing!

[@kathblaze3173]

I really enjoy watching your enthusiasim for your turangawaewae. Breathtaking brings back memories of working in milford Sound 20 years ago, who knew youz were just around the corner hahahahaha. Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Your welcome! Glad you like the video!

[@kimberly1343]

Nice one Chris. 😍😍😍

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thanks Kimmy!

[@markbroeksteeg3748]

Great video. Loved the scenery in 4k. The aerial footage is spectacular. Keep it up.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@finbarmaguire5668]

Hi Christian,just found yr channel a.few days ago and love it, i still have lots to look at ,Thank you and yr sister for sharing yr life stories Best wishies from Ireland,,,,,keep the vlogs coming,xx

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! I will do my best!

[@sandraborg4084]

So your telling me it takes two days to get the food shopping from the car to the fount door . Wow

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yeah that right, except these days we fly heavy things by fixed wing or helicopter

[@carolbrazil1508]

Thanks for a wonderful video!

[@viktoriabalint6276]

Amazing, love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

You welcome, thank you for watching!

[@jeffcameron3192]

Awesome video! A real helpful heads up for what to expect.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Perfect Jeff, let us know if there's more you need to know

[@justixsirf]

More adventures to Gorge river please. And maybe one from your working bee in the Bush. The huts you stayed at etc. 👍

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Ok will do!

[@GCA_tv316]

Wow! Amazing!Saw you when your kids now teens😊 Love you guys❤

[@emilyrobinson2152]

Read both your parents books and loved them. Nearest I got to your area was Haast, beautiful place, saw one of your dads painting, gorgeous but too expensive for me to buy. Carry on with your videos as I love them

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thats awesome im glad you made it to Haast. Yes they are expensive haha! Great to have you watching!

[@mmamallama1827]

Wow! Love it.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@nzadventurer]

Awesome stuff, thanks for sharing. Hope to make the mission out some day man!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yes you should!

[@Amos71415]

Absolutely loved this. I'm from Fiji and I hope to visit your home one day and hike the same trail as you have.

[@darekniewiem3341]

Wspaniałe widoki i twoje opowiadania

[@aiya5758]

This is really beautiful

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! Do you like hiKing? Perhaps you can try the walk to Gorge River some day!

[@adamtrent6169]

Another great video. Keep them coming.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@jenniferblakeney1581]

Wow, thank you for sharing that! What gorgeous scenery. I have a question, though... how did your family come to settle in that particular location? Was it specifically solitude that you sought? Was the land passed down through your family? For many people who grow up and live near urban craziness, it's hard to imagine such isolation! But I can also see the blessing.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! Dad found the place when hiking past in 1980. There was an abandoned hut that no one wanted to live in so he moved there to live in a place he could live off the land and live like he wanted without being hassled and told what to do by society. Gorge River was just far enough away for that!

[@peterw2351]

wow...loving it...good on ya mate...

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you Peter!

[@AnaCatherineBastian]

Hi! Came here after I've watched your family video. Happy to see you here. I hope you'll get more subscribers.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Cheers! The more people.share my videos the more will subscribe I hope!

[@SelfTappersnWranglers]

Great video love these!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@royrolston5340]

Video wise I found it a very good watch, good mix music, commentary and footage. You speak to it very well something I would like to improve in my videos. I am certainly inspired by this video to trek in and or visit Gorge River and it is great that you are openly promoting it with you sister. Great stuff

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@bush600r2]

Looks beautiful, been planning on heading down through there for about five years now, will hopefully get down there within a year or two max. Will call in and say hi to your mum and dad along the way. I've read there books, interesting life you guys have. I think it's nice to have these sort of places in NZ where it isn't so busy and not advertise to much cause there are getting fewer areas in NZ and all over the world for that matter you can do that now without the masses. In areas I went tramping 15 to 20 years ago which were fairly quiet can be the opposite now, The adventurous ones will always keep coming. Love your videos bro keep up the great work☺👍✌

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yeah its interesting that where everywhere else is getting busy this area is getting quiet. We almost dont have anyone walking any more at all! Some people still fly with fixed wing or helicopter but even that is less now too.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

See you there!

[@abelwilson1112]

Great content!

[@macaantv1656]

Lucky to find your channel. How is family going, are still living in that remote area.?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yes they are still there, we have just had a sudden trip to Australia this week

[@nancyfielden270]

Great video!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@HotPixelsPhotoVideo]

Awesome footage, young Christan. Did you have your own drone?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yes I have a mavic air 😀

[@genevieveloya5379]

just started watching your videos after watching the documentary,,wow your place is absolutely the best! just wondering how's your family doing during this pandemic.

[@spiritualrabbitt3765]

You should do tours ...people come and stay a week...and experience life there

[@grv1483]

You're doing awesome job brother. All love and support from New Delhi, India ♥

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you dude!

[@zingzimik5340]

Glad to come across this video Love from Indian

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you!

[@fgansell]

Amazing content. Thanks

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! Your welcome!

[@antjetautkus5506]

Super 2024 Aroha 🫂 😊

[@thehomedepothouseplant9986]

Great video

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thanks!

[@tip397]

I saw a detailed video you made on how to walk in, I can no longer find this. Can you post a link or tell us where we can find it. I am looking into this as I would like to walk in to Gorge River.

[@shamicentertainment1262]

I'd love to go out their and go hunting. I'm from australia, but I'm hoping once the virus dies down I can travel around NZ for a holiday.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yeah you should, there is a hut at Gorge River that you can use all year around. Cosy hut. And as you can see the hunting is good. Dad will point you in the right direction.

[@JonnoFly]

I was on a short walk at the Nelson lakes with a friend of mine when he told me about the family who lived in a Doc hut. I’m new to New Zealand and had just learnt what a hut was. So fascinating. Your videos are improving a lot. I can see you are putting more effort in. You have such a great story to share. I’ve never done any long walks but I’d love to do longer walks in this amazing country. What do you film with and what drone do you have?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Thank you! I have a Mavic Air, great for travel droning. I hope you enjoyed New Zealand!

[@bengmelea8646]

Would love to do this tramp someday! 7:14 This hut isn't listed with DOC so I assume it's private? Can trampers still stay overnight here? I see others are calling it Barn Bay Hut so it's getting confusing. And how about the old farmhouse 2hr from road end -do you need permission from the land owner to stay overnight and walk across their land? Also I only see a "Jackson River Road" on NZ topo map and no "Cascade Road" but the DOC website does mention "Barn Bay-Cascade Road". Maybe locals know it differently? Can anyone rent the Lou Brown House at Barn Barn (by the airstrip)?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

You start at the end of the Jacksons River road. Also known as Cascade road. Park next to big white gate. You can hike across the land of the farmers. You can try to contact them however as long as you are not hunting they will not mind you hiking across their land. The hut and farm on the south side of the river belong to Maurice Noland and he does not mind hikers using the green hut on south side as long as you respect the hut. The "Hope hut" is the one up the Hope river at Barn bay and there is a small bunk room open for hikers. The big house near the beach at Barn Bay can be rented. Please email me [e-mail] and I can give you her email address. Regards Chris

[@bengmelea8646]

@@WildKiwiAdventurer Thanks Chris I've noted all this info and it was a great help!

[@heshanwijeratne2155]

Thanks for the Video

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Hopefully next soithern summer but still.waiting on a contract at the.moment

[@jerrybow8779]

Do u guys ever whitebait in the gorge river?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Just a little bit our own food. We don't catch enough to seek generally

[@duncangardiner8598]

I love travelling to the car park end of road at cascades river whenever I’m in Jackson Bay I see farmland do I need to get permission to cross the farm to walk down the coast if so can you point me in the right direction of who to talk to Thanks

[@heatheralbanese7919]

I wondered how you crossed the river.

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

Yup it just roll your pants up and bear the cold!

[@coleenrose5127]

You need to buy a chopper

[@ByronMoyer-pm6sv]

How much does it cost to fly to New Zealand and do you have to be a citizen to live there?

[@celiacollins16]

HI Chris, eller "hei siden du og bor i Tromsø!" I am curious to know how trampers get across the Gorge river, You and Sarah were picked up by boat by your dad, but how would other people hiking the coast route get across?

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

95% of the time the river is too deep to cross walking. So we ALWAYS leave a boat on each side. Like maybe a canoe or a small rubber inflatable boat. That is for people to use. And obviously its best if you can return it to where you found it for the next person to use but with one boat on each side you can get everything across and leave one boat on each side without even getting your feet wet. Both boats are usually sitting under a tree about 200m inland from the coast.

[@marcelloalfonsi180]

didnt you ever think of surfing around there? i get the feeling that there are some pretty good and secret spots around!

[@WildKiwiAdventurer]

There's great surf around but it is pretty wild and isolated so you have to be very careful. I do quite a bit of body boarding on the river bar at home.