I loved your book Chris and found it at my local book shop after asking for it specifically. It is such a fascinating insight into your life around the world, and a boy growing up in the South Island in such a staggeringly beautiful off-grid story, so different to how most people live on earth. NZ and Kiwis in general are fascinating to the rest of the world: It's the alleged 'end of the world', but with a unique and un-corrupt 1st world society, and non-overpopulated dog-eat-dog 3rd world corrupt culture. Shows how it can be done, living basically without the over-population and corruption - a very, very unique place.
What a journey!!!! There is an old expression, daughters for dads and sons for mums. So I really want to thank your mum, so so so much for raising such a caring, courageous and adventurous son. With out mums teachings and guidance, love and encouragement, we would never lead to much. So all the mums out there, encourage and support your sons like Christian’s mum has done for him, then he will be successful and famous and you can retire financially secure and most of all, happy 💛🤗
I've just read this inspiring book. It's great! I don't watch TV so hadn't heard of the isolated family from Gorge River. I'm about to start reading your Dad's book and am now watching your TH-cam. Ngā mihi nui tō you all. Thanks for sharing your story. It's so uplifting and refreshing. The opposite of a lot of the BS on social media. Your authenticity rocks
Congratulations, Chris. Number One Bestseller is a MAGNIFICENT achievement; albeit in 3 weeks! All the best to you as you reap the positivity and enjoy the accolades. Go you.
Hi Chris! I discovered you and your family about half an hour ago through the documentary on the BBC and I am absolutely amazed by the way you live all of your passions. And here I am now. It's great that you wrote a book, maybe it will be a little late for me to read your book because of the country I live in but it's definitely on my reading list now!! I sincerely hope that you and your family will always be happy. good luck with this amazing journey🤗🥳
Hi Chris, Reading the book it is clear how amazing your parents are - so rooted to nature, warm, generous hardworking, never complaining, choosing the life they have and celebrating every minute. Your mum who seemed to make magical meals, support your home schooling, find solutions to run the home with a smile... and your dad who seemed to be incredible in working so hard to give both kids such a wonderful unique childhood, building that helicopter was a great example of how much effort he took to build toys and games for you while also hunting and gathering food for the family. An amazing book and life. Thank you for writing this book - it is also brilliantly well written. I am not some who reads adventure books nor non-fiction books like this but this was special and so easy to read
Couple of questions I have. I know it's been a while but I see you reply back often so it's worth a shot! 1) You mention you can easily move (and nearly run!) across the rocks when going to gorge river. Can we see a video? I'd love to see you sprint over these massive boulders haha! 2) You mention in the interview video with your mother that you guys never had any emergencies. Why was that? I understand from the video and your comments that it is partially your immune system. I also assume you didn't do any dangerous risks and avoided any unnecessary ones. Did you guys just live life or did you have specific plans that you kept yourself mindful of in order to not get badly injured? 3) What footwear do you guys (especially your mum and dad!) Wear? I see they wear the classic kiwi gumboot, which makes sense since they are waterproof, what hiking boots do you, your mum and your dad use (especially your dad and has he had to change them since living here?). 4) What are your thoughts on hiking boots compared to trail running shoes? Just bought your book today and excited to read it!
We watched this last night and fortuitously my pre-ordered book arrived in the mail this morning. So far, I have read the prologue - a great bit of writing right there.
Hi Chris, I’ve been following your story since New Lives in the Wild documentary. I lived in Franz Josef Glacier for two years from 2019-2021, and admire you and your families live in such a beautiful place and what a great life experience!! I’m staying in Canada at the moment, watching your video and listening to your stories just bring me back to those days when I was there. Such such a wonderful place and beautiful people! Thanks a lot Chris, for putting things together in a book! Cheers!
Love your book - your Mum’s wombat hat is very warm for my hubby on his frozen morning walks. Your story may be God’s way of showing those with eyes and ears to hear what is coming for humans in this world. Perhaps your Dad was someone who actually listened to him….
Chris Longg way from me in the UK, but keen to read about your life in the bush such a Longg way from civilization. Hope the success keeps coming your way. Live Longg and prosper 🤙😁
Just started reading your book after having read your families first two books. Such a great read. You have done well. And because of that I tried looking on TH-cam for Gorge River content and stumbled on your channel. So guess what I shall be doing over winter......watching all your older videos. Keep safe young man.
Kia ora Chris. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I grew up in Haast & Cascade. I have never been to Gorge River only as far as Barn Bay, but I do plan to walk there one day and enjoy a cuppa with your folks. I will never forget Robert turning up at the Martyr homestead or Okuru when I was a young girl. He just amazed me, a very tall captivating figure with piercing blue eyes. One memory I will never forget is a night when we were having a roast for dinner. Robert had turned up tired and weary from Gorge River, wearing his cowhide footwear. Tied to his belt was a small muslin bag. He proceeded to untie it, placed it on the table and opened it up. Inside were “sprouts” which he then sprinkled over his roast dinner. I’ll never forget the look on Dad’s face. I can imagine him thinking “What were these strange things that he was eating? And to ruin a bloody good dinner!” Telling your story is so special. We just took the remote lifestyle for granted and thought nothing of how your family were living. Now all these years later and having left South Westland I appreciate how special the place is and the extraordinary life that you were very privileged to have. Nga mini te nui. Gina Schroder (nee Nolan).
Thank you so much for your comment. That's funny, there's a few stories like that out there of Dad when he was younger for sure! And he still has the nickname to this day from it!
Amazing inspiring achievement Chris! What a journey you have made since I started watching you and you have experienced some incredible places that no doubt brought you to this proud moment and you have an open book to wrote more and encourage a life and lifestyle that brings rewards beyond words! well done!
Totes amazing you are one deserving gentleman, a prime example of "it can be done" a true ambassador for the young and old a true and amazing human being. A warm and humble thankyou to your mum and dad for words are described through love,action, courage and strength i am so grateful that i am apart of such a cool journey.. Cheers to a jolly good fellow blessings on your travels my new friend 💯🙏 ❤️ 💚 Arohanui kia taua..with love from me to you xxo
Good on you Chris for your heartfelt gratitude expressed in this video, and congratulations for having it being NZs No.1 best seller. I'm still to read it and looking forward to it.
Hey well done Chris You are a super inspiring young man and wish you all the best for your future endeavours My copy should arrive any day now Super excited!!
Congratulations Chris,lm from karamea very remote place and I love what your family adventures are your family has inspired me a lot to enjoy the little things in life like your parents talk about they had the best education and jobs but it can be put in place for a better living not in the modern world
Chris....I got your book the other day!!! THANK YOU!! The TVNZ interview....can you send me (or anyone) the link to watch it please. Marty In Melbourne
hi there i know im a bit late but i wanted to say hi ro you so hi your story is so unique, exciting, amazing and wonderful thank you for sharing as i have enjoyed all of your wonderful experiences I'd love to go visit your family thats definitely on my bucket list im a first time "Treker" if that makes sense lol so i will do my homework as i am kinda familiar with camping etc just no river crossing experience so in your next vlog can you throw in some helpful tips for first time trekers like me .. your an inspiration and i look forward to seeing you soon...save travels #Alwaysmakethemostofnow 💯💯💯💯🙏❤️❤️
Thats amazing that they want to get out there and hike! Start by getting some shoes or light weight hiking boots, a small backpack and a rain jacket. And find some short hikes of a few hours on nice trails to get started on. And then they can explore further and further on the map...
I loved your book Chris and found it at my local book shop after asking for it specifically. It is such a fascinating insight into your life around the world, and a boy growing up in the South Island in such a staggeringly beautiful off-grid story, so different to how most people live on earth. NZ and Kiwis in general are fascinating to the rest of the world: It's the alleged 'end of the world', but with a unique and un-corrupt 1st world society, and non-overpopulated dog-eat-dog 3rd world corrupt culture. Shows how it can be done, living basically without the over-population and corruption - a very, very unique place.
So refreshing to read, part way through the book, is a real page turner.
A big Thank you to the Long family For your inspiring life style.
Thank you so much!
What a journey!!!! There is an old expression, daughters for dads and sons for mums. So I really want to thank your mum, so so so much for raising such a caring, courageous and adventurous son. With out mums teachings and guidance, love and encouragement, we would never lead to much. So all the mums out there, encourage and support your sons like Christian’s mum has done for him, then he will be successful and famous and you can retire financially secure and most of all, happy 💛🤗
Haha thank you for such a fantastic and supportive comment! I was pretty luck to have my mum!
Don't forget the dads out there like Christian's dad and all the dads who have raised wonderful kids on their own.
So happy for you all. Have followed since the 1st broadcast of the family.
I've just read this inspiring book. It's great! I don't watch TV so hadn't heard of the isolated family from Gorge River. I'm about to start reading your Dad's book and am now watching your TH-cam. Ngā mihi nui tō you all. Thanks for sharing your story. It's so uplifting and refreshing. The opposite of a lot of the BS on social media. Your authenticity rocks
Congratulations... Stay humble
Congratulations, Chris. Number One Bestseller is a MAGNIFICENT achievement; albeit in 3 weeks! All the best to you as you reap the positivity and enjoy the accolades. Go you.
Thank you so much for your support Viki! It means so much and thank you for watching along my journey!
Hi from Aus. Just read your book while travelling across NZ in May. Loved it!
That’s really well deserved too! It’s such a great read and very interesting so I will have to read it again today!
Haha thats so good! I hope its as interesting second time around!
Hi Chris! I discovered you and your family about half an hour ago through the documentary on the BBC and I am absolutely amazed by the way you live all of your passions. And here I am now. It's great that you wrote a book, maybe it will be a little late for me to read your book because of the country I live in but it's definitely on my reading list now!! I sincerely hope that you and your family will always be happy. good luck with this amazing journey🤗🥳
How your family doing bro... big fan of your family's documentary . A live i would like to live
I've just finished your book. Such a wonderful read! What a life you are living...keep living and sharing the good life 🙌
Thank you so much for your kind words!
CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. I LOVE YOUR DOCUMENTARIES!!!!!!
Hi Chris, Reading the book it is clear how amazing your parents are - so rooted to nature, warm, generous hardworking, never complaining, choosing the life they have and celebrating every minute. Your mum who seemed to make magical meals, support your home schooling, find solutions to run the home with a smile... and your dad who seemed to be incredible in working so hard to give both kids such a wonderful unique childhood, building that helicopter was a great example of how much effort he took to build toys and games for you while also hunting and gathering food for the family. An amazing book and life. Thank you for writing this book - it is also brilliantly well written. I am not some who reads adventure books nor non-fiction books like this but this was special and so easy to read
Great work. I'm across the ditch in Brisbane and just about to read it, can't wait 🤙
Awesome! If you want a copy I have signed copies for sale!
@@WildKiwiAdventurer Bought a copy when I was over earlier this year 👍👍
Loved all 3 books. Thank you.
Couple of questions I have. I know it's been a while but I see you reply back often so it's worth a shot!
1) You mention you can easily move (and nearly run!) across the rocks when going to gorge river. Can we see a video? I'd love to see you sprint over these massive boulders haha!
2) You mention in the interview video with your mother that you guys never had any emergencies. Why was that? I understand from the video and your comments that it is partially your immune system. I also assume you didn't do any dangerous risks and avoided any unnecessary ones. Did you guys just live life or did you have specific plans that you kept yourself mindful of in order to not get badly injured?
3) What footwear do you guys (especially your mum and dad!) Wear? I see they wear the classic kiwi gumboot, which makes sense since they are waterproof, what hiking boots do you, your mum and your dad use (especially your dad and has he had to change them since living here?).
4) What are your thoughts on hiking boots compared to trail running shoes?
Just bought your book today and excited to read it!
Awesome!
We watched this last night and fortuitously my pre-ordered book arrived in the mail this morning.
So far, I have read the prologue - a great bit of writing right there.
Hi Chris, I’ve been following your story since New Lives in the Wild documentary. I lived in Franz Josef Glacier for two years from 2019-2021, and admire you and your families live in such a beautiful place and what a great life experience!! I’m staying in Canada at the moment, watching your video and listening to your stories just bring me back to those days when I was there. Such such a wonderful place and beautiful people! Thanks a lot Chris, for putting things together in a book! Cheers!
Thats awesome, I hope you enjoyed Franz. Thank you for your kind words!
Looking forward to reading it, wishing you all the very best🦘
Thank you, I hope you enjoy it!
Great news!
Thank you!
Love your book - your Mum’s wombat hat is very warm for my hubby on his frozen morning walks. Your story may be God’s way of showing those with eyes and ears to hear what is coming for humans in this world. Perhaps your Dad was someone who actually listened to him….
Fantastic Chris, great job! I’m looking forward to reading your book.
Thank you!
That presentation at North cross intermediate was really interesting, listening to your adventures and I'm glad I got chose to meet you👍
Big Congratulations Chris, Just WoW. Will be reading as an E book shortly. Can't wait.
Awesome! Enjoy!
Chris Longg way from me in the UK, but keen to read about your life in the bush such a Longg way from civilization. Hope the success keeps coming your way. Live Longg and prosper 🤙😁
Thank you for your kind words!
Awesome bro,
Can't wait to get a copy .
i hope you enjoy it!
That’s amazing, congratulations!
Thank you!!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
We are a fan of your family 👪
Congratulations Chris that's awesome!
Thank you!
A fabulous read Chris! I am waiting for part two!
What would you want me to write about?
Just read your book Chris..wonderful life with wonderful experiences which are guiding you in life
BUT YOU MADE IT HAPPEN..WELL DONE!!
Thanks so much!
Congratulations, well deserved success. Xx
Thank you very much for your support!
Just started reading your book after having read your families first two books. Such a great read. You have done well. And because of that I tried looking on TH-cam for Gorge River content and stumbled on your channel. So guess what I shall be doing over winter......watching all your older videos. Keep safe young man.
Wow, thank you! There is a few there so they should keep you busy for a while
Kia ora Chris. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I grew up in Haast & Cascade. I have never been to Gorge River only as far as Barn Bay, but I do plan to walk there one day and enjoy a cuppa with your folks. I will never forget Robert turning up at the Martyr homestead or Okuru when I was a young girl. He just amazed me, a very tall captivating figure with piercing blue eyes. One memory I will never forget is a night when we were having a roast for dinner. Robert had turned up tired and weary from Gorge River, wearing his cowhide footwear. Tied to his belt was a small muslin bag. He proceeded to untie it, placed it on the table and opened it up. Inside were “sprouts” which he then sprinkled over his roast dinner. I’ll never forget the look on Dad’s face. I can imagine him thinking “What were these strange things that he was eating? And to ruin a bloody good dinner!” Telling your story is so special. We just took the remote lifestyle for granted and thought nothing of how your family were living. Now all these years later and having left South Westland I appreciate how special the place is and the extraordinary life that you were very privileged to have. Nga mini te nui. Gina Schroder (nee Nolan).
Thank you so much for your comment. That's funny, there's a few stories like that out there of Dad when he was younger for sure! And he still has the nickname to this day from it!
Well done Chris!! You are a wonder boy!! I have added this to my mothers day wish list! If i don't get it i will be ordering it!
Haha thats funny, i hope someone gets it for you ;)
Amazing inspiring achievement Chris! What a journey you have made since I started watching you and you have experienced some incredible places that no doubt brought you to this proud moment and you have an open book to wrote more and encourage a life and lifestyle that brings rewards beyond words! well done!
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Thank you, I really enjoyed your book.
I'm so glad! Thank you!
I look forward to reading this book!
Thank you!
Totes amazing you are one deserving gentleman, a prime example of "it can be done" a true ambassador for the young and old a true and amazing human being. A warm and humble thankyou to your mum and dad for words are described through love,action, courage and strength i am so grateful that i am apart of such a cool journey.. Cheers to a jolly good fellow blessings on your travels my new friend 💯🙏 ❤️ 💚 Arohanui kia taua..with love from me to you xxo
Thank you so much for your kind words! It is amazing to have you along for the journey, its no fun doing it alone, thank you for your support!
Wow! Congrats Chris! =)
Yay, thank you!
Great work on the book its really well written and engaging from the first page!!
Thanks so much, i really appreciate that! It was a big job writing and words like this make it all worth while!
Good on you Chris for your heartfelt gratitude expressed in this video, and congratulations for having it being NZs No.1 best seller. I'm still to read it and looking forward to it.
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Hey well done Chris
You are a super inspiring young man and wish you all the best for your future endeavours
My copy should arrive any day now
Super excited!!
Awesome yeah its in the post. Post is just a bit slow due to all the long weekends!
Congratulations Chris,lm from karamea very remote place and I love what your family adventures are your family has inspired me a lot to enjoy the little things in life like your parents talk about they had the best education and jobs but it can be put in place for a better living not in the modern world
Thanks so much! I love it up your way in karamea, its so beautiful there!
Chris....I got your book the other day!!! THANK YOU!! The TVNZ interview....can you send me (or anyone) the link to watch it please. Marty In Melbourne
Ive sent you an email
aldo congratulations on your achievements if you have a spare copy id love one please
I have a few boxes of them. Send me an email, christanlong8@gmail.com and Ill sign one for you!
hi there i know im a bit late but i wanted to say hi ro you so hi your story is so unique, exciting, amazing and wonderful thank you for sharing as i have enjoyed all of your wonderful experiences I'd love to go visit your family thats definitely on my bucket list im a first time "Treker" if that makes sense lol so i will do my homework as i am kinda familiar with camping etc just no river crossing experience so in your next vlog can you throw in some helpful tips for first time trekers like me .. your an inspiration and i look forward to seeing you soon...save travels #Alwaysmakethemostofnow 💯💯💯💯🙏❤️❤️
2024
Love your channel 😊
Aroha
From AOTEAROALAND
Does robyn have plans for a book as well?
She is going to be approached for sure, its just a matter of time. Hopefully she agrees to do it!
My nieces are huge fans of your voyagers for teenagers this day n age what advice can you give them if they wanted to trek for the first time?
Thats amazing that they want to get out there and hike! Start by getting some shoes or light weight hiking boots, a small backpack and a rain jacket. And find some short hikes of a few hours on nice trails to get started on. And then they can explore further and further on the map...
Thankyou so much for it is much appreciated your awesomeness attitude and willingness to help, learn and to give anything a go is admirable Thankyou 💚
Thankyou so much for your kind words friend as we look forward to your next VLogs and your charisma for life💯#alwaysmakethemostofnow
Cool bro are they sold in aus?I want to buy one bro
Not so widely, you can order straight from me at wildkiwiadventurer.com. and I'll send one over!
I am so pleased for you ... as for making videos as you know it takes so much time in Post production. Maybe a family affair to get it all done?
Haha no i am the only one who can edit!
2 Questions :
a) Who actually owns the land that your parents live on at Gorge River ?
b) How much land at Gorge River do your parents actually own ?
Hey bro you not making films for TH-cam anymore