STUNNING Nardoo HUT and TOPs Loop - Nelson Lakes National Park

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  • čas přidán 10. 05. 2023
  • The Matakitaki River Valley area, near Murchison, provides access to a number of great tramping options. One of the most enjoyable and scenic is the overnight tramp to the Nardoo Hut.
    In this video, S.K.O.A take you on an adventure to this hut via the Nardoo Creek to one of the best small huts/bivs around. It's a full 8-9 hour day to reach the hut but the toil is worth it as the hut is located in a dramatic landscape surrounded by the stunning Nardoo Tops and a large tarn to greet all views from the hut door.
    The second day invovles spectacular tops travel for a number of hours before a steep bush bash via an old overgrown and unmaintained tramping track back down to the Nardoo Creek. It's another solid 8 hour day but, like Day 1, with huge reward and satisfaction.
    Join S.K.O.A and see for yourself why the Nardoo Hut and Tops loop is a must-do for any keen and adventure seeking tramper in New Zealand.
    More information can be found at www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec... and www.remotehuts.co.nz/nardoo-h...
    Old topo map can be found at www.mapspast.org.nz/ track from Trig at point 1449 was last shown on the 2009 map
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Komentáře • 50

  • @annataylor727
    @annataylor727 Před rokem +6

    Some sick shots in this one Sam and Kev! Can’t wait to see more 😄

  • @harrymax8072
    @harrymax8072 Před 5 měsíci

    Great adventure gents

  • @barneyboy2008
    @barneyboy2008 Před 4 měsíci

    When I was at college we went up burn creek, over the emily peaks and down into the Nardoo basin and tramped out. That was in the 80s.

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před 4 měsíci

      That’s sounds pretty epic. How steep were the tops around Emily Peak? They looked pretty steep to us.

    • @honorarenwick6491
      @honorarenwick6491 Před 3 dny

      The Burn Ck track has had a wee bit of marking by Graeme Coop and he's renovated the biv with BCT.

  • @hobbithikingnz8321
    @hobbithikingnz8321 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed that chaps, thank you! Great track description and footage, especially on the tops, nice work following the old track and showing stream crossings. Beautiful bird song and music, splendid! 😊

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Hobbit Hiking. We really enjoyed finding the old track, although we lost it quite a few times on the way down.

  • @gjcoop5625
    @gjcoop5625 Před rokem +2

    Looks like some track-cutting has been done down the valley. I had 25 creek crossings a few years ago. That looks fun along that ridge, at least when the weather is good. A great, if energetic, weekend tramp. Inspiring video, team.

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem

      Thanks. The track to Nardoo was in pretty good shape, especially along the lower creek level. Definitely evidence of cutting and maintenance and well marked too.

  • @DanielMurrayPhotography
    @DanielMurrayPhotography Před rokem +2

    Fantastic to see a slice of the country which isn't often visited, great vid guys!

  • @AbelandVictoria
    @AbelandVictoria Před rokem +1

    That’s a cool trip. Lovely area

  • @ReviloNZwalks
    @ReviloNZwalks Před rokem +1

    Amazing trip guys. Awesome biv location and tops walking

  • @louistousain4353
    @louistousain4353 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video and trip guys. Have added this hike to our bucket list.

  • @tleej26
    @tleej26 Před rokem +1

    Awesome views and scenery 😃

  • @bruceporter3400
    @bruceporter3400 Před rokem

    Great stuff guys. Expansive tops ! What a gem the upper Nardoo basin is. Thanks for sharing. Thats going on my bucket list

  • @donjohnson2426
    @donjohnson2426 Před rokem +1

    Another excellent vid, i always look forward to you guys posting a new one.
    What wizardry makes your selfie stick invisible in the footage though?

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem

      Thanks, Don. The bits where the selfie stick disappears are filmed using a 360 camera. It joins two images together, so you can delete out the bit where the selfie stick normally is.

  • @rachelfogarty4786
    @rachelfogarty4786 Před rokem +1

    Wow cool trip!

  • @motboyzie2982
    @motboyzie2982 Před rokem +2

    Be nice to open that old track up again ah. Outstanding loop that is 👍

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem +1

      Cheers, Mot. We discussed as we were tramping how awesome it would be to open the old track back up again.

    • @honorarenwick6491
      @honorarenwick6491 Před 3 dny

      @@samandkevsoutdooradventures Just go and do it! No permission required. You can join up with Permolat if you want helpers. They have an email group so you can post for requests for volunteers to help you.

  • @shoutatthesky
    @shoutatthesky Před rokem +2

    You had some top class videography in this one! I was particularly impressed at your drone-like shots (I assume you weren't flying drones in the NP)! Very creative! Can't wait to get up there myself.

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem +3

      Thanks, Adam. We are very careful about not using drones in National Parks. These were shot using a 360 camera. Hope you make it up there soon.

    • @shoutatthesky
      @shoutatthesky Před rokem

      @@samandkevsoutdooradventures Awesome stuff!

  • @GregSouthcombe
    @GregSouthcombe Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for another informative and scenic video! We’ve recently moved to the Tasman area and your videos are quite the inspiration as we’re new to tramping. I’d love to know how you do the trick where the line moves along your route on the topo map.

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks, Greg. You're in a great place to get out tramping with Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, and Richmond Ranges all so close. Just make the maps in PowerPoint. Nothing fancy.

  • @Estelwyn43
    @Estelwyn43 Před rokem

    Fabulous video - thanks for sharing. Just curious what time of year you did this trip?

  • @jamiecole2096
    @jamiecole2096 Před 25 dny

    Okay boys, that was great. Brilliant filming too. Just one question: why such huge packs for a single overnighter?

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před 25 dny

      For this one we took tents and sleeping mats etc as the biv we were heading to only had two beds and there were other cars already in the car park. In the end the biv was empty but it meant for very full packs. It was also very cold once the sun went down so took extra warm clothes. Great trip though.

    • @honorarenwick6491
      @honorarenwick6491 Před 3 dny

      @@samandkevsoutdooradventures and those delicious bacon and egg muffins (jealous).

  • @jessicaporch9236
    @jessicaporch9236 Před rokem

    Hi could you ride a mountain bike along first part of track thanks

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem

      Hi Jessica, up to where you cross the Matakitaki River, yes it would be very easy to bike. A number of people take motorbikes/quad bikes further up the valley towards Downie Hut. From after crossing the river until you reach the DOC boundary it would still be possible, but not as easy as have to go through a few of the farmers paddocks (probably be a good idea to give the farmer a call also to make sure it would be alright)

  • @fatbellydog
    @fatbellydog Před rokem +1

    Where do you get the older maps showing old redundant tracks. Are these electronic versions. I use the topo50 app

    • @fatbellydog
      @fatbellydog Před rokem +1

      Great looking tramp, love your work guys. The camera work keeps getting better every time, well done.

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem +2

      There is a link for the older map in the description. Unfortunately, it's not available on the topo50 app, though. We use that app also and think it's great.

    • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
      @samandkevsoutdooradventures  Před rokem +2

      @@fatbellydog Thanks, it was a great tramp. Good to see that the camera work is getting better - we're slowly learning.

    • @fatbellydog
      @fatbellydog Před rokem

      Thanks, I should have read the description... will check out those links and old routes, hours of online exploring to do now. Cheers FBD

    • @honorarenwick6491
      @honorarenwick6491 Před 3 dny +1

      Maps past has images of maps going back into the mists of time. Super easy to use and a real resource - thanks Matt Briggs (Madpom).

  • @andreasmithe7766
    @andreasmithe7766 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi guys, Have you GPX please , thanks