Hiking the Heaphy Track to Heaphy Hut, New Zealand

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2023
  • Located in the breathtaking Kahurangi National Park; this section of the Heaphy Track is a true West Coast experience. Trekking 16 KM along the wild and dramatic coastline lined with iconic Nikau palms will land you on a lush expanse of lawn in front of the Heaphy Hut.
    The entire Heaphy Track is 75 KM long and one of NZ Great Walks. The full thru-hike has not been possible since Aug 2022 due to bridge damage, but is scheduled to re-open Oct 19, 2023. An overnight to Heaphy hut is a great option until the bridges are restored later this year or just as a fun short trip.
    Date Hiked: December 2022
    Distance: 32 KM (return)
    Duration: 2 days
    More info on the track:
    - www.doc.govt.nz/heaphytrack
    - wanderingwheatleys.com/guide-...
    - www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...
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    - Flares by Roary
    - Guardians (S.E. Bastian Remix) by Roary
    - Elevate feat. Inola by Young Collective
    - Beautiful Things by GAEL
    - Rest. Repeat by Young Collective

Komentáře • 58

  • @reeturananz416
    @reeturananz416 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautiful
    I am planning to do this track at the end of this year 😊
    Thank you for sharing.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 2 měsíci

      Hope you enjoy the it! Would love to return and complete the whole track one day 😊

  • @tantiansin6541
    @tantiansin6541 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Stunning Video, Stunning Music, Stunning everything.....I love every single millisecond of it. Wish I can give you all more than 1 LIKE....

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you so much 😁🙏❤️
      Really appreciate the continued support!!

  • @JB_FLYA69669
    @JB_FLYA69669 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video you have inspired me to go here

  • @bkitch5755
    @bkitch5755 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Used to surf in the heaphy round the late seventies , as you have shown here pity i didnt appreciate the beauty arround me

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 7 měsíci

      I bet it was even more beautiful and rugged back then! I'm sure you appreciated it in your own way 😊.
      Easy to take your own backyard for granted when you're used to it!

  • @janakotrcova2790
    @janakotrcova2790 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I like the shots like footsteps in the sand which will soon be swept away by the tide.The slow snail walk brand got me😊.I feel well-being and peace from the nature and also from you,I enjoyed walking among the nikau palms,through the beautiful countryside with you.Many thanks!

  • @johnhallford239
    @johnhallford239 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Came here to watch something beautiful, peaceful, and well-done. As always, your video fit the bill. Thank you for sharing.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 5 měsíci

      Your comments always make our day John! 😁

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Před 11 měsíci +2

    What a content, what a magnificent presentation! You edited this so professionally! Love it!

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you Evrvin 🙏😊
      Would have been awesome if we could do the whole track!

  • @freddygreen1236
    @freddygreen1236 Před 11 měsíci +1

    did this with my dad and sister in 2022, it was awesome, blue skys everyday, ur channel is super underrated

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks Freddy, that really means a lot!
      That's awesome you got to have that experience with your family, especially with such great weather!

  • @masodimontagna3771
    @masodimontagna3771 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Wow a paradise, you see the sea, the forest with that nature .. 12.55 minutes walk under the palm trees really beautiful .. 😊like31👍

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching Miso! 😊
      It is such a stunning part of the track. We can only imagine what the rest of it is like.

    • @masodimontagna3771
      @masodimontagna3771 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@ChrisandDanya Then have a good continuation of your journey 😉💪

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      One day!

  • @paulharmsen3187
    @paulharmsen3187 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Can hardly believe that this May I’ll be walking here as well. Beautiful footage

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 4 měsíci

      That's awesome! Are you doing the entire track?

  • @hikesaroundkyoto
    @hikesaroundkyoto Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fantastic trail along the coastline. Every view you captured is absolutely picturesque. So impressive video! Thank you for sharing.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching! 🙏❤️
      NZ is so beautiful, but can't wait to explore more of Japan 😊

  • @angelicamason1650
    @angelicamason1650 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Beautiful! A part of NZ I have not seen before. As always, thanks for sharing.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Highly recommend it if you ever get the chance to go 😊

  • @petersadler1163
    @petersadler1163 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks guys, this is my favourite great walk, hopefully you will get to do the whole track when the new bridge is completed. Great video as always :)

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      We've left NZ now unfortunately 😭
      But just gives us something to look forward to when we visit next 😁

  • @LagoDosSantos
    @LagoDosSantos Před 11 měsíci +1

    One of my favourite tramps. Was there in the 90’s. My friends and I found a “secret” cave entrance along that stretch, was well worth an explore. Brought back a lot of great memories, thanks for that.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      That's is amazing! I can only image what the track must have been like back then 😁

  • @lanakrasnykh2353
    @lanakrasnykh2353 Před 11 měsíci

    Guys keep it up! you are the best! We love all your videos and watch them with the whole family.👍

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you and your family for the continued support! ❤️❤️❤️🙏😊

  • @epesampaga9894
    @epesampaga9894 Před 11 měsíci +1

    So beautiful

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      It's a stunning track! Really wish we could have done the whole thing

  • @annster8901
    @annster8901 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow, so stunning! I hiked the Heaphy track back in 2014 and loved it, although I had drizzle and rain on the last day from Heaphy Hut to Kohaihai. It was amazing even in the rain, but to see it in such beautiful light with the sun and some fluffy clouds in the sky, just wow! And love the way you've captured it; beautifully filmed!

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Would be interesting to see what the track looked like back in 2014!
      We really wanted to do the whole track, but that just means we have something to look forward to when we return to NZ 😊

  • @steveruss8369
    @steveruss8369 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you for this video!! absolutely loved it!! not a bad way to spend a Christmas!!

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching! ❤️🙏
      Can't complain for a relaxing Christmas trip!

  • @patovalar
    @patovalar Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice one! I remembered those trails at Royal National Park in New South Wales. One question, which cameras do you use to film?
    Amazing job guys, thanks for share this track!

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 10 měsíci +1

      We use a Panasonic GH6 with a few different lenses and a GoPro Hero 10 as a secondary camera

  • @wombatbreath
    @wombatbreath Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great stuff - lovely vid as usual. Definitely on my "MTB to do list" (Oparara to Aorere Valley).

  • @paulmason6860
    @paulmason6860 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Another stunner! Really love and look forward to your videos. Hope you had time to check out the Ōpārara Arch, Moria Gate and Mirror Tarn while you were nearby. Absolutely beautiful part of the mōtū.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks Paul! 😁
      We did check out the arches afterwards. They were really cool!
      Was going to add them at the end of the video, but our footage wasn't the best and the video was already getting a bit long 😅

  • @sal8527
    @sal8527 Před 11 měsíci

    Lol Danya looked impatient at the start! Chris all throwin his arms up like “let’s go!” And Danya just lookin straight ahead like “yeah, let’s see if your snail ass can go…”😂😂😂

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +2

      You'd think she'd be used to it by now! 😂

  • @LachlanPeknice
    @LachlanPeknice Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love this track, and the way you’ve documented it. How do you get such smooth slider like shots? Are your hands that steady!?

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks Lachlan, really appreciate the support! 😊
      We use a Panasonic camera which has really good IBIS which does all the work 😅. It's got a "tripod" mode where it restricts pan movement, so makes those slider movements a lot easier

  • @super-fc6tz
    @super-fc6tz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Where you get water to drink and how long dose it take😮😮😮

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 3 měsíci +1

      To the hut it's just an overnight hike, you could probably even do it as a day hike but it'd be long. All the huts and campsites have water tanks to fill up from, but you'll also pass lots of streams and waterfalls you can use as well

  • @robbaskerville253
    @robbaskerville253 Před 11 měsíci

    Heaphy track is one of my favourites. The whole walk is very varied, and finishing with the coast walk is the cherry on top. Unfortunately the sandflies at Heaphy Hut camp site are the worst I've encountered in New Zealand.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Really disappointed we didn't get to do the whole track, it looks stunning! Just means we've got a great one to complete when we come back 😁

    • @robbaskerville253
      @robbaskerville253 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Whoops, forgot to say "Great Video". Your cinematography is some of the best on CZcams. Really gives the feeling of being there.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you Rob, that really means a lot to us 😊!

    • @janakotrcova2790
      @janakotrcova2790 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Sandflies are troublesome but they bring you back to the present moment!😊

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Just gotta keep moving! 😅

  • @Longtack55
    @Longtack55 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Being adapted to a shared use cycle track has the effect of a smoother surface and the consequence is sore feet. No thanks.

    • @ChrisandDanya
      @ChrisandDanya  Před 6 měsíci

      It's really not that bad and you have the option to do a lot of beach walking if preferred. Definitely recommend the track, it's gorgeous!