BEST HIKE IN THE WORLD? Routeburn Great Walk, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- We started at Routeburn Shelter, made our way up to Conical Hill, and went back to Routeburn Falls Hut to spend the night there. The next day, we walked back from the Hut to the Routeburn Shelter. Unfortunately, we didn't book the entire track, one reason is that the Routeburn track is not a loop so you would need to have a transfer on the other side so we feel we did it the best way to avoid paying high fees to get us back to the car park.
Drone footage was purchased with a license from a 3rd party.
00:00 preparation
03:35 Starting Track
12:20 Reaching Routeburn Falls
24:00 Walking up to the Conical Hill
32:15 Swim Time!
36:55 Staying in the Hut
40:35 Walking back to the carpark
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The NZ Tourism company should be employing you guys. You have taken locals and international people to some of our hot spots. I love watching your blogs-keep up the fantastic work and thank you for what you are contributing to NZ
That is a very narrow and ignorant opinion. We don't need foreign short term visitors telling us how to suck eggs. You are not "special" because you visit from Europe.
People die on this route.
In 1971-72 I spent a season as a guide on the Routeburn track. You video shows just how much the rack has changed over the years. Thank you so much for that.
You guys do our country a great service proud to call you kiwis ❤
Glen and Mado, thank you both for showing us the natural beauty of NZ! You two should be given citizenship based on the incredible content you two create! 👏😁 thanks to you, I now have a long to do list. 🤣
The trick to steep climbs is to breathe really deep right into your belly and hold for two to three counts then all the way out. Your muscles and organs will love you for it. Thank you I'm a first time viewer and look forward to watching all your posts.
Thank you for everything you guys must do behind the scenes to make us feel like we're with you on these adventures.
One thing, ignore the comments telling you to stop saying "sheeps". It's a classic NZ prank. "Sheeps" is 100% correct and if you incorrectly talk about a group of "sheep" everybody will laugh at you. Kiwis can have a mean sense of humour.
Ultimate Hikes own the huts next to the doc huts. It is guided and you carry change of clothes and other personal items needed. They cook dinner, breakfast and make your lunch for next day. There are rooms with multiple beds or pay a lot more for en-suite room. We’re in our 60’s and love tramping so having the option of having our food cooked for us - the ultimate luxury. The helicopter is only used for bringing in supplies and change of staff!
I’ve done the Routeburn Track twice, first time when I was only 9 years old, but it was only the first part on a day trip. Again in my 20s. It’s certainly very very beautiful. The waters cold, ice melt! Even as a New Zealander it never ceases to amaze me how beautiful our country is. This track as well as the Able Tasman National Park Track, has some of the most scenery in the world. New Zealand is unique in the fact that we have no wild animals or poisonous creatures to worry about, the only thing that is dangerous is that the weather m, it can change very quickly, even in the summer months, it pays to always be prepared. The hire of a personal locator beacon for some of the more secluded tracks is a must. The weather catches tourists and even locals off guard every year unfortunately. It pays to always carry a little more food and extra protective clothing.
I feel very blessed to call this country home and it really is such a buzz to see people come here and get such a great amount of pleasure in seeing what we have to offer. Glad you loved it! Have fun ❤
Really enjoy to watching this one
New Zealand has so many beautiful places to visit
Honestly think foreigners see more of our country than most kiwis do
They save for special holidays, we can’t afford it living here
Looking down on the Holyford track and across into sir Edmund Hillary’s training mountains. A truely fantastic walk.
So appreciate the labour put into building those tracks, steps,, swing bridges!! What a gorgeous video of our gorgeous country. Absolutely breathtaking around every corner!! Thank you!! 🙌 ⛰ 🙌 🗻 😮 ❤
Its absolutely amazing the work that is put into them. it makes our experience so much better :)
My son was a hiking guide on the Routeburn for Ultimate Journeys for 3 seasons ....he loved it !!!
Thanks for showing parts of NZ that I’ll never see in person. Great commentary of your journey, love following your travels throughout NZ.
Thanks Glen & Mado, really enjoyed this one.
Congrats on ticking off another great walk. Routebourne is probably the most scenic. The guided walks just mean you get fed and housed in beds so you carry a day pack as everything else is taken care of… hot showers and comfortable lounges to hang out in after a days trekking. I did the Milford with my family as a teenager and my Grandad paid for the luxury version. I’ve completed three more doing it the hard way..
This is probably my most favourite video of our country by you guys! Tēnā kōrua, thank you both for sharing your journey with us and taking us along :) May your journey continue to be safe and full of great experiences.
Well done guys it really feels like we are coming along for the adventure
Absolutely beautiful, it looks so peaceful at the top I love that feeling, God bless
It definitely was! An amazing place just to sit down and wind down 😎
Glen and Mado, thank you so much for your amazing videos! I grew up in NZ and have never done most of what you have. I now plan to hike Routeburn and the Kepler in 2025. It helps so much to actually see these walks. Love your personalities and humour and how you bounce off each other. As person who follows quite a few vlogs, you two are simply the best.
My favorite couple.i love what you guys are doing. can't believe how professional your videos are so interesting and informative they are❤
Lovely video of a country full of nature . It has beauty that people are looking for and everything is within a short distance . It is easy to travel NZ . Just get into your car and keep driving to different sights . Talk about Kodak country !
Sweet as Bro.
Seeing the waterhole at the end. Look at that, I've got to go in, I know those sentiments.
You did well Mado. Glen is always very encouraging. Such nice views 🙂
Wow! The Routeburn has changed a lot! I last did it in the early 1980s and there were smaller timber huts. Even the private huts were smaller. There were no neat boarded pathways and no handrails like in your video!
Absolutely loved that.
Im glad you enjoyed it Anne!
Thank you for all the effort you put into this video. Loved going along on this journey. Beautiful views.
Wow, the scenery. So pleased you are enjoying the paradise of New Zealand. Well done Glen and Maddo.
That’s a lot of acres of sheep’s! Fantastic video.
My son used to be a DOC Ranger on the Routeburn. The stories he can tell!!
For when it's too noisy to sleep, you should carry a pack of foam ear plugs. They're really small and soft and you just roll them thin, then insert them in your ears where they expand and block out most sound. Most hardware and general stores should have them, and they only cost a few bucks for a pack.👍
Agreed! I discovered these recently, and they're great (or the ones that feel like blu-tak)! The ones that mould into your ear are definitely the best
Handy hint ...big hike like that.... Take a packet of dates along... Great little energy capsules....
Stunning!!!
Thank you for taking me along on your trek, the scenery and views are food for my dreams. Cheers
Some great video , I did this a few years ago in the pouring rain over the Harris saddle and it was just as spectacular with waterfalls everywhere. I have done all the great walks and the routeburn is my favorite. Good effort
Awesome My country is beautiful
Former student (1978 to 1983) from Southland Boys' High School in Invercargill, New Zealand here.
Our Fifth Form high school camp (in 1980) was based across the lake from Glenorchy, and we had an overnight camp after a tramp up to the lake then back down to the valley camping area. We really did not know how lucky we were
It’s so lovely to see you guys enjoying the Routeburn track. My husband and I had a guiding company guiding on this track among others a few years back. It’s so good to see it again. Thank you 😊
Sauna and massage would look great after that effort!!👏👏🌞
Your adventures bring me so much joy. Your videos are the best way to experience the real NZ. I first traveled to NZ in 1967; my last visit was1996. After enjoying all your videos I'm determined to make one last visit. I so admire that you demonstrate what it is to be true citizens of the world. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!
Where do You come from Dorris? We would certainly love to Have You Back, I would have been 15 when u last came In 96,New Zealand has changed a bit but the old Bones are Still there✌️✌️✌️🇳🇿
Currently living in Astoria Oregon, on the Columbia River, town established in 1811. So far my second favorite place. Hope to have 3 months in NZ in the spring of 2025.
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Amazing walk.. I have to agree it is one of the most beautiful tracks in the world. I'm so lucky to live in New Zealand. It is one or the most beautiful country the world. Beautiful sceneries everywhere. I've done Routeburn track a couple of months ago in Dec 2023. It would even more beautiful if you continued until the Mackenzie Hut which is just beside Mackenzie Lake, it's just as beautiful. I will do Routeburn track again, and do the Conical Hill track at the Harris Saddle as I didn't do it last time.. The views are stunning. Thanks for sharing
great going guys..............well done
Brilliant video guys. You had the best weather. Did the Routeburn and Greenstone back in October 2001 but had some bad weather. Marvellous walk up to staying in Flats hut. Increasing cloud and cold to Harris Saddle and Lake Mackenzie. Heavy rain over to Lake Howden. Then a couple of great days returning on the Greenstone Track.
Well done G & M, what a great adventure, but I am so exhausted after all that walking we did !!
Thanks Glen amd Mado! Excellent video as always!
Such a beautiful country!
Thank you so much for showing me places I'll never see. The scenery is amazing. Dreamlike.
Aotearoa Garden of God💯
Well done guys another amazing walk , thank you
Great hike from the Routeburn Great Walk.
Amazing adventure! 21:18 that view is unreal!
04:21 you could go on a guided canyoning trip down there! I highly recommend it!
Just to let you know at the start of the track there is sapers pass it was named that after the royal nz engineers helped rebuild some of the track and bridges after a flood washed a lot of it away
You guys did so well, really awesome scenery and feel bit bummed that you've seen more if my country then me. Great job both of you.
Awesome video, so happy for you both that you had good weather to make it a memorable trip🙂
Did this track in 1969 - we did the guided walk It was done over 3 days and were lucky to have fine weather. Well done going up the Conical Hill - don't think I would have made that☺
You two inspire me. Absolutely beautiful.
Fantastic scenery - thanks for sharing it.
Such a unique place and beautiful weather! Perfect way to walk around and explore guys! Outstanding cinematic experience!
Well done Routeburn, making up for the Keppler grotty rain!! 😊
Well done guys! You both look knackered!
Wow I'm keen as to check this out when I get over to NZ
LESSSSGOOOOO!!!
What a wonderful sound: life is good. Thank you for sharing. Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦.
Great stuff guys, excellent video thanks
You didn't do the whole track, my gosh you missed the best in fiordland end with the gorgeous bush.
Definitely do the other side - Key Summit is stunning! Great video - thank you! ❤
Seeing you guys more than the view. 😊
Well done, that was amazing,the scenery was epic
Top video guys! You rock.
Awesome footage of a climb I plan to do soon. You both are brilliant! Thank you for exploring NZ
Awesome you’ll love it! ❤️
Love your frantic vibe and enthusiasm!!!
Not frantic by me but definitely enthusiastic.
Amazing
Sweet as guys!
Awesome vlog again Glen & Mado, thanks for sharing.
WOW ! View from the Top of that climb 😍
"Best view in NZ" till the next vlog ! :)
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Gee u guys are sure keeping fit hopping around our humble beautiful countryside.
Keplar track etc is a definite fav of ours. Love it all. Good for you. You need to head North if North Island as well.
Well done guy's
Awesome video guys but I need to point out that you need a permit to use a drone on conservation land, especially since there were helicopters operating in the area!!!
Thanks buddy 🙂 we get this type of drone footage from a 3rd party usually.
in New Zealand 26 thousand acres in Australia 5,851,000 acres
Yes and the same number of sheep?
There will be shrinkage after that swim
you two seem to always throw in some outstanding drone photography/video but we never see you launch it or even carry it with you..
Another one
Can't believe at the destruction and spoilation of what was a wilderness trek in the1980's. Just a Sunday morning stroll now .
Great comentry and filming . Do you get that floating feeling when you take off your pack at the top.
I used to sleep up on conical hill on a good night, the Keas to keep me company.
I’d say it was magic! ❤️
One sheep, several sheep, its one of those funny singular/plural words😊😊
Flock of sheep.
A flock of sheep is not sheep’s !!! Seriously there is no ‘s. Sheep is both plural and singular.
Oh yeah - sorry forgot Mado is German.
Another great video 👍
Imagine: A zip line from the top, across the lake. Must be magical.
Like in Dubai...
Doc fly the material in to build huts
New Zealand is more thsn beautiful. It is clean, safe and friendly. Plus the Maori culture is unique 😊😊
Some people(me include) would say the Milford is even better.
Did u share the bar of winning chocolate with everyone? Hehe
One sheep, two sheep, 100 sheep.
“ sheeps “ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Haha give it over 😂😂
If we do a day trip are we allowed to use the hut facilities to make some lunch/ use toilet etc?
Yes of course just not allowed use the gas unfortunately
Thanks so much for sharing and replying 🙏
It's pretty normal in newzealand to be in the country and held up by cows and sheep .lol
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one sheep ,two sheeps it is just sheep even if there is 99 🙂
Even if there *are* 99 - sorry, couldn't resist as you were commenting on the 'sheep' thing, lol!
Love your enthusiasm.
One point though. Sheep is the word for one sheep and multiple sheep. A sheep or acouple of sheep or a flock of sheep. Not sheep's please
Not necessary.
I'm a kiwi and have no idea where half these places are 😂
Haha you need to start exploring your country then 😉