THE MILFORD TRACK | The Best Hike in the World (4K Documentary)

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  • The Milford Track is one of the BEST HIKES in the WORLD. It's New Zealand's most famous Great Walk and it should be on your bucket list. Join me and my wife @CarrieRad in this 4K documentary as we take you on the adventure of a lifetime.
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  • @michaelstolting731
    @michaelstolting731 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I did the Milford Track 20 years ago this month. I enjoyed watching you two and listening to your observations. I too did the public huts and took the slight detour to the falls. I'm 80 years old now and have only in the last two years (due to back and Achilles tendon problems) stopped hiking. When we went over McKinnon (formally known as Mackinnon) Pass we (the whole lot of us from Dumpling hut) had to be guided over it by one of the New Zealand park service employees because a weather system was moving in. We were in white out conditions all the way to the top and spent less than an hour in the shelter by which time the weather (blinding snow storm) had vanished. When I was waiting for the boat at Sandfly Point I had to wait in the small shelter ... sandflies were really biting! It was a glorious 4 days! Thanks for bringing back the memories.

    • @ExploreThisShow
      @ExploreThisShow 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The McKinnon pass can be so intense! I went in 2019 and we were in a whiteout and had to seek shelter up in Pass Hut for a bit. And yes to the sandflies. They are intense! But was it worth all of the discomfort!

  • @martinsmallwood9605
    @martinsmallwood9605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your smiles.
    You can not get not scale from a camera.
    Milford is one of the worlds great walks for reasons.
    That will haunt you forever.

  • @rollyrolly7729
    @rollyrolly7729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Wow four days without rain. That must be a world record for Milford Sound. Some people say it's best viewed when it's raining and the heavier the rain the better it is. I guess that you can feel the power of water when it's pouring down the cliff faces and the rivers have been turned on to full power. Bro I'm in love with Fiordland. I watch everything I can find on this region and your film is one of the better ones I've seen. Congratulations. Is Carrie going to do a video where she talks about her experiences. Her feelings and thoughts as you guys travelled along the track. It's jaw dropping and holds you in awe every where you look and the view changes around corner. I would imagine that coming from a virtual dessert in California to this place that is virtually untouched by man, a region that is full of life and still evolving from a jurassic era with the most amazing views that opens your mind and pulls you in to the realisation of nature and what the planet is supposed to be like, would be mind blowing to the power of 10, as it's mind blowing to us who have grown up in NZ. It's on my list to visit in the rain when coincidence allows when I'm down that way. I wanna feel the power of the water which has built this beautiful region. And it's so good for the soul. Congratulations bro a film well made and an experience you'll never forget. Arohanui

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Rolly!! We need to go back and see it when the water is turned on!

    • @johnpaki1534
      @johnpaki1534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Come to whakatane mybro, way better than the fiords we got it all...lol 🤣🤣🤣 hahaha, hope all is well mybro😎

    • @rollyrolly7729
      @rollyrolly7729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnpaki1534 been there once bro but a long time ago. If I come that way I'll look you up for sure

    • @johnpaki1534
      @johnpaki1534 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rollyrolly7729 Chur bro, likewise

  • @waynesmith2287
    @waynesmith2287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I remember as a kid the first time we drove in to Milford Sound as we came out of the Homer tunnel The feeling I had just gone back in time and Dinosaurs were going to come out of the primeval mist and still felling the same as an adult.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s such a special place - the primeval feel is strong down there for sure

  • @elahhale9057
    @elahhale9057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    WOW!! You are magic Alex. That was absolutely wonderful. Watching the trek is great, but having your narration adds another very emotional layer of experience. There were moments of tears, of joy, and of pure appreciation for you, Carrie and nature all coming together to create this beautiful experience for us to accompany you and have the experience the best way we can. You need to work with Lonely Planet or something like that. What a great job, perfectly created. Thank you, thank you 🤗, I can say from a viewers seat, all the pain you and Carrie went through was 100% worth it .... Just magic✨✨

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you so much Elah. I’m glad to hear the film made you FEEL. That’s what it’s all about for me. 🙏🏼

  • @lenkaontherun
    @lenkaontherun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Oh gosh, with every video you make, I'm more and more in love with New Zealand. What a paradise on Earth! 😍

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Lenka! Yes this place is very special

  • @paulalaurie7935
    @paulalaurie7935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    At 75 even though I have always wanted to do this walk I dont think I would make it now! I have done many beautiful walks in the UK, Spain and Greece and your video of this walk, which may I say transported me for 30 minutes into another place, peaceful, birdsong and epic waterfalls was so wonderful- thank you. ❤🌻❤

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you Paula. I’m glad my film could transport you there

    • @davidbroadley454
      @davidbroadley454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I walked it at 70. I have no health issues and still good legs. Walking with the private huts has lots of support. The main unpredictable is the weather. This video gives a great understanding of the walk.

    • @monke.2191
      @monke.2191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      happy easter

  • @carolynmcfarland2293
    @carolynmcfarland2293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That was breathtaking. Thank you for taking us along.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Carolyn, it was my pleasure to take you along.

  • @manjushananda7979
    @manjushananda7979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Long comment alert!! The script. The voice over. Mother nature herself in the background. The background music. Everything. Every single thing is just so so beautiful. Loved the video. Loved your journey. It's funny that i got so emotional in the last bit of the trek, as if i was finishing the trek. Good job guys. Also, the last bit where Carrie mentions about the last stretch before the finish point, that seemed to be after an emotional moment.. her face and voice moved me.
    If possible, in your podcast or a YT video, can you please also share how did you guys prepare yourself for this journey, both physically and mentally?

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you Manjusha - your comment is so meaningful. This is why I create and share. Thank you 🙏🏼
      Yes we already shared about the walk on the last episode of the podcast. Have you heard it? @soulsugarco

  • @Kiwi_Christine
    @Kiwi_Christine ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a born and raised kiwi, I haven’t hiked the Milford Track, but after flight cancellations in July, our family did jump in my husband’s Ford Ranger and drive there from the Bay of Plenty. 6.5 hrs to Wellington, Picton ferry, then 10 hrs to Queenstown. So much fun in the South Island, so utterly beautiful.

  • @bernicebabe4154
    @bernicebabe4154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you so much for taking us along with you. My husband and I loved it. Our tramping days are over so it was wonderful to experience vicariously what we can longer do ourselves.
    We are so blessed to live in this marvellous country and we must never forget it!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was our pleasure to bring you along Bernice

  • @anntreadgold2810
    @anntreadgold2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My mother walked the Milford Track in her 60's. I smiled all the way through this film remembering her love of nature, her courage and determination. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful adventure ❤

  • @donna878
    @donna878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    So proud to be a kiwi 😁 new Zealand is not only beautiful, but there's just so many things to do from sight seeing to hot spring pools❤️ the Maori culture has so many story's to share , the beauty of nz is just a smigit of what we have to offer 😊

  • @janemarett1885
    @janemarett1885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The bird song is exceptionally beautiful. That’s what makes these walks so spectacular to do .

  • @Antoine-Zim
    @Antoine-Zim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful film from Milford track.I walked part of the Routeburn, another Great walk of the Fjordland region, with my dad coming to see me from France. It was rainy but the walk I shared with my dad was magical.I won’t forget that day.I moved to New Zealand for now 6 years with my partner and we became residents few months ago of our paradise on earth, Aotearoa New Zealand. Thanks for sharing

  • @myobacctsgirl
    @myobacctsgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Well guys I've been waiting for this and you didn't disappoint. I had to cancel my trip last month but heading there in Dec. I've been waiting over 20 years to do this hike. Was reluctant to watch in some ways because of spoilers but so glad I watched. Tears running down my face. I didn't realise how important this particular trip is for me following in my late father's footsteps. I gave the guided trip to my Dad for his 59th birthday. C-19 fate now has me on the trail exactly on my 59th birthday... and 4 years to the day of his passing. Thank you both for giving me the courage to push on as this is not going to be easy... but so worth it. Just gorgeous cinematography. Thank you again for sharing 💚

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! It’s going to be such a meaningful journey for you. May you savor every moment 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @shanefraser7764
      @shanefraser7764 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U will not regret walking this track, it is simply BREATHTAKING❤🇳🇿

    • @alicecullen4100
      @alicecullen4100 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was your trip?

    • @myobacctsgirl
      @myobacctsgirl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alicecullen4100 as Shane said above, breathtaking. But was heli-vac'd out on day 3 due to my son catching that bug that's been around a couple of years. He was really sick. Imperative you have extensive insurance through a broker, ours is fighting the evacuation cost of NZ$3400 but is paying for everything else. Hoping to go back to do it again end of year.

  • @bigdogpr
    @bigdogpr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video. I did the guided Milford track in 1990. It hasn’t changed a bit. We were fortunate to have one of the clearest days during the year as we climbed Mackinnon Pass. And the drunk Kea birds were a sight to behold. So many great memories you brought back. Cheers!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Joe! We didn’t see any drunk keas haha

  • @maureenlowe32
    @maureenlowe32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    O my word what an awesome video …I am 87 years old and far from being fit enough to walk
    very far ..but I have thoroughly enjoyed “ walking” along with every step you both took on this adventures trek Absolutely super duper thank you

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Maureen. Glad we could take you along with us

  • @alanamckenzie
    @alanamckenzie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow beautiful cinematography and very informative! Thanks for reminding me why the Milford track is on my bucket list. Also love that you captured the Kaka, that's a special moment!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Alana! I know I had stopped to rearrange my camera gear and heard a twig snap in the bush and the Kaka was right there! Such a beautiful bird, wow!

    • @alanamckenzie
      @alanamckenzie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexanderAyling in your opinion do you think the track is doable for a family?

  • @MrMoxicon
    @MrMoxicon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well filmed and a beautiful narration reminding us of what we should protect. Thanks!

  • @Posey12345
    @Posey12345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Alex for showing us this amazing journey both you and Carrie are wonderful people

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Effie! I appreciate your support 🙏🏼

  • @whitetshirrt
    @whitetshirrt 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely Incredible piece of work, loved it.

  • @emilygreenthegreenadventur2110
    @emilygreenthegreenadventur2110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have an all-encompassing gift of documenting travels through beautiful videography! Love this!

  • @hailstorm13
    @hailstorm13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My best friend and I are booked in to do this magical experience next year. Truely a dream come true. Thank you for an amazing video. A delight for not only my eyes but also my ears.

  • @catherinecarr3506
    @catherinecarr3506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tears at that mist falling away and your words were so perfectly narrated at that point. It’s just the perfect metaphor for how we should be living our lives. Thank you for the reminder on this gorgeous Sunday. Praying you have safe travels today and the best time making memories whilst you’re away. Thank you for all your hard work and hours of editing and creating on this beautiful footage. Loved it!!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Catherine 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer5073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gorgeous, thanks for taking us along! Field trip!!!! Prayers for Carrie

  • @LozNZ88
    @LozNZ88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He tino pai! Amazing footage. The scenery is unreal and this walk is now on my bucket list

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Lauren!! I hope you can tick it off soon!

  • @hudsonturnbullnz123
    @hudsonturnbullnz123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautifully filmed and the hours of expert editing make this a wonderful viewing experience. Well done Alex.

  • @CIrwin-nx5bv
    @CIrwin-nx5bv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing the story with us!

  • @andyaldworth7807
    @andyaldworth7807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing film!! Loved sharing in your adventure. Thank you.

  • @Steve-rm6gx
    @Steve-rm6gx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for showing our fantastic back yard, your recording and narration “on point” you are so right, getting back to nature lifts the soul in ways nothing else can.

  • @LornaWallace
    @LornaWallace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how well you managed to capture both the beauty and the challenge of doing a hike like that! Utterly fantastic!

  • @maciii069
    @maciii069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful trek with lots of bird song and beautiful scenary. You lucky people.

  • @tipupakoro5729
    @tipupakoro5729 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When i worked up there i loved catching the humongous Kiore ( bush rats) This video reminded me of those days the huts were not modern back in the 70s. Fantastic video thanks.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Tipu. Thanks for your conservation work!

  • @jkoh1444
    @jkoh1444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for bringing us your wonderful journey!

  • @ashhenderson7340
    @ashhenderson7340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for capturing and sharing this beautiful track in New Zealand. The shots in this film are beautiful and so was the narration on this video.
    I look forward to more videos from you and Carrie.

  • @serenapearce3513
    @serenapearce3513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great job team 💪 Thanks for capturing and sharing this with us! 🌄

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for coming along Serena!!

  • @dennz57
    @dennz57 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all of your adventures thank you for sharing..bless your continued journeys

  • @11montmont
    @11montmont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a stunning job you, both, have done documenting this gorgeous journey.
    The photography is stunning and captures the trek so well. The parting of the clouds and mist in front of our eyes was spectacular. Your terrific trek and documentation was like being there!

  • @emilymary1436
    @emilymary1436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely beautiful, Alex! Well done! Thank you both for continuing to share your adventures, both at home and elsewhere. I always look forward to them! ~ Emily

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Emily! I appreciate your support

  • @iangarbutt7451
    @iangarbutt7451 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much for your lovely videos!! I came to New Zealand in 2000 and 2004... Did the Southern Highlights trip.. Happy Memories from me in England!!! ♥️🇳🇿♥️

  • @jennifermckay7984
    @jennifermckay7984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything about this video was beautiful. Beautiful cinematography, landscapes, reflections and experience. Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @SadieZuch
    @SadieZuch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, my heart is so full after watching this! What an amazing piece of art you've created here, Alex. I hope it was as much a joy to make as it was to watch! Felt like such a privilege to get this window into your journey on the Milford Track, especially given that I knew nothing about the Milford Track prior to this. Absolutely adding it to my life bucket list now! Cannot get over how stunning the landscape, vegetation, skies---all of it--is! A big congrats on completing the trek and this video!

  • @msgriz56
    @msgriz56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was magnificent how the wind blew the clouds away and you were gifted with that amazing view 😄

  • @larada87
    @larada87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so beautiful and inspiring! there was a point I almost cried. Such amazing shots of the landscape, I felt like putting on my hiking shoes and go for a hike. Hope to visit this amazing place someday. Thank you for the beautiful video :)

  • @dianeridgway8070
    @dianeridgway8070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing your hike on the Milford Track. The views were so majestic! Great video!

  • @BeeDeeLite
    @BeeDeeLite 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gosh! I cant stop crying watching this. Thank you so much for sharing. It is indeed beautiful.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww thank you BeeDee. Tears of joy hopefully! 🥲

  • @sarahmcneilis9145
    @sarahmcneilis9145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Truly amazing footage. I enjoyed every minute of the film, Milford track is now definitely on my bucket list.

  • @mirandaavila1231
    @mirandaavila1231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    WOW, ALEX!!!! This was absolutely beautiful and even that is an understatement💚 You did an incredible job capturing it and I’m so proud of you and Carrie!!!! Those waterfalls are insane and truly amazing. You’re talent is incredible. Thank you for taking us along and filming it all, I had a blast watching this :)

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you so much Miranda. It really means a lot to read comments like yours - they keep me inspired to create and evolve.

  • @mollydahl-jochim1422
    @mollydahl-jochim1422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just, wow. Gorgeous and so moving. Stunning cinematography and beautiful words. I dream of returning to New Zealand and getting to experience this walk. Thank you for capturing this journey and sharing it with all of us.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Molly! I hope you can make it happen

  • @emilialevitcharsky6902
    @emilialevitcharsky6902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow the sounds of birds and nature are just magical! It’s such a BEAUTIFUL video!!

  • @MR-zh4ow
    @MR-zh4ow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alex, you are a champion! Can't thank you enough for making this awesome video. The cinematography is beautiful. Love the way that you and Carrie embrace nature 🌿Wishing you both a safe and enjoyable trip back to the USA. We will miss you 🙏

  • @nadineh5268
    @nadineh5268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That moment went the mist dissipated left me breathless with tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing your journey of this beautiful country and a place dear to my heart.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for letting me know Nadine. Comments like yours keep me inspired and creating

  • @moniquevelasco20
    @moniquevelasco20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing trail. The views, wild life, waterfalls and the forest are breathtaking. This was a really awesome video and excellent choice of words. Loved it guys. Love and be safe!🤗😘🌼🇻🇪

  • @susanlivingston616
    @susanlivingston616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you a million times over Alex for this incredible experience! I have been an adventurer for many, many years but have never made it overseas, so to see this epic adventure is a treat for my soul. I am in my late 70's now, so probably won't ever get to enjoy this kind of hike and adventure. It was so fun to do it vicariously with you. I wish you many more years of exciting and fun adventures and will be watching you for as long as I live! Thank you again!
    (BTW, I loved the commentary especially the quote "Landscapes like these is just paint for an artist's pallets")

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Susan! I sincerely appreciate your support. More adventures are coming!

  • @10barnaby1
    @10barnaby1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing, thank you Alex. 🙏 Quite emotional, seeing parts of your country that you have never been to, captured so well. You are so good at this.

  • @NZ-Home
    @NZ-Home 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely stunning scenery. I really enjoyed watching this video.😊 Thank you for sharing our lovely country, to everyone.

  • @cutiizzy
    @cutiizzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow wow wow, this video was epic. Didn’t think I could fall more in love with NZ than I already am but I was wrong. I’m going to come back and watch this often when I need to feel grounded and calm and put things in perspective. Truly beautiful and such incredible filmmaking talent Alex 😊

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Izzy. Your kind words are inspiration for new adventures and stories to be told

  • @dbb96ac
    @dbb96ac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The moment when the mist cleared was so, so beautiful!

  • @Stussy787
    @Stussy787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning documentary and reminds us of just how beautiful yet precious our planet is. A trek that replenishes the soul. We are truly blessed that people like Alex and Carrie can bring this footage to us all.

  • @klove020
    @klove020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning and thought provoking. Thank you.

  • @rachellesutton6201
    @rachellesutton6201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it! Thanks team for sharing your adventures with is all... this was truly magical.

  • @christinecollins5194
    @christinecollins5194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, thanks for taking me down Memory Lane. I too have walked this beautiful track some 40yrs ago as a teenager. Brings back some wonderful memories. You have captured the true essence of the beautiful nature on this walk. Would love to go and do it again. Thanks for sharing

  • @JanelleHolden
    @JanelleHolden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Congratulations Alex!! That was an amazing piece of filmmaking. Well worth waiting for! You somehow were able to capture the beauty and grandeur of the place and your poetic thoughts about it. You’re right - we need to protect our Wilderness areas big and small. That used to be my full time work and I am just so thrilled to see people share respect for our worldwide wilderness heritage. Thank you! So happy Carrie’s knees made it through! She was a trooper! Been there myself- the downhill can be excruciatingly painful and yet you still want to hold onto every moment in time. Glad it was transformative for you and really appreciate you taking us all along. Please keep sharing. Your storytelling is important!

  • @SamboC177
    @SamboC177 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic walk...thanks for sharing it.

  • @anamatos9017
    @anamatos9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kia Ora! What an amazing video! I was waiting for this video since Carrie said you were doing the Milford Sounds track. I lived in New Zealand for 15 months, and just got back to Portugal because of covid.
    Still, every day I dream to go back to New Zealand. Finally watching you guys, it gives me so much love and life. The love I have for New Zealand country and people will never go away. I will revisit this video everytime I need. Thank you once more! 💫

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ana. Or should I say muito obrigado 🙏🏼

  • @selinamrz3600
    @selinamrz3600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got goosebumbs multiple times while watching this beautiful peace of art.
    Thank you for sharing Alex. :)

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww so cool to hear! Thank you Selina 🙏🏼

  • @vickicouling6338
    @vickicouling6338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful adventure thank you for sharing it with us.😊

  • @ricecrash5225
    @ricecrash5225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did this walk and the Routeburn track back to back with my wife. We didn’t have a child back then but today we have a beautiful daughter now 17. I want to go back and share that experience with her. Thanks for posting.

  • @ameliabray1428
    @ameliabray1428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! Beautifully shot, absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing the beauty, your perspective, and the artistry in your ability to capture it all. 🙏🏼

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Amelia - I really appreciate the kind words

  • @dinalubin6498
    @dinalubin6498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gorgeous film. Your poetic voiceover really enriches the visual experience. Great job and thanks so much for sharing! PS those birds are incredible. The purple one was so striking, and there was even a bird with Lanka colouring!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Dina!!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @irinavavrinyuk7504
    @irinavavrinyuk7504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful adventure!!! Good for you guys, enjoying life right way!!!

  • @philljanemillerfairs712
    @philljanemillerfairs712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was a bellbird you heard on day two. You also captured a beautiful south island robin with black and grey plumage and the parrot was a kaka. Beautiful video, your narration is superb and the visual storytelling amazing ❤

  • @chitramenon6848
    @chitramenon6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much Alex for sharing the magic with us.The video was stunning and everything about this was perfect

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you Chitra 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @calebsmith9190
    @calebsmith9190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning videography, and amazing soundtrack! Loved all of it.

  • @cupcake6981
    @cupcake6981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    After listening to your podcast stories from the trail, I knew how magical this film was going to be and it still blew my mind!! There were definitely tears when those clouds cleared!! Congratulations on such an epic trip and beautiful film :)

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Emma! Appreciate you listening to the podcast and viewing here 🙏🏼

  • @sophienugteren5545
    @sophienugteren5545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sobbing watching the end of this beautiful video. Such magical footage of the track and the way you explained your 'learnings' at the end was just so spot on. Feeling inspired!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you Sophie. That’s the biggest compliment you can give me. If my films create an emotional response in the viewer than I’m on the right track. Cheers

  • @erinb6365
    @erinb6365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow - what a stunning film and an absolutely amazing trek! I’m inspired!

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Erin. Hope you can get out into the wild soon!

  • @patrizialaterra
    @patrizialaterra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, really great video! I loved the scenarios, the music and the commentary 👏👏

  • @johncarr9656
    @johncarr9656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just simply amazing!

  • @simonburge8007
    @simonburge8007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello - one of your best! Have been following you guys ever since I stumbled on your channel just before you came to live here. I love, love, LOVE how you show our country off to the world at its very best. Keep it up! Best wishes and all luck to you pair.

  • @acampebrasil
    @acampebrasil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic video, dude! Each piece of earth in this trail is a spetactular paradise! Thanks for sharing moments like that with us!

  • @hannahzhang7849
    @hannahzhang7849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best video of Milford Track I’ve ever seen. It brought me a lot of memories of hiking there. It is a very beautiful track and up to its fame.

  • @antjetautkus5506
    @antjetautkus5506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning ...thx guys....awesome awesome 👌 👏
    Memories memories
    👍

  • @wattie1057
    @wattie1057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great video of the Walk and all it has to show you thank you for sharing your trip it is an amazing place which you captured so well thank you both so much.

  • @Peakviewretreat
    @Peakviewretreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic journey thanks for taking us along with you, look forward to doing this one day.

  • @angelicamason1650
    @angelicamason1650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing - stunning landscape, thoughtful narrative and soothing music.

  • @melanielit9115
    @melanielit9115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is LOVE ❤️ love the video, love nature, love reconnecting. Thank you for sharing Alex

  • @tinao8676
    @tinao8676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just beautiful! My knees would not cope with this trip so it was great to be able to "see" it along with you. It's a stunning, breathtaking place. Living 3 hours from Queenstown and having a son living in Arrowtown we know how amazing this part of NZ is, but going along the Milford Track with you made me appreciate it even more. Thankyou.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you Tina 🙏🏼 The South Island is amazing

  • @petervaneeden3651
    @petervaneeden3651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I flew over Milford track in 1986 now can't walk far but thank you for walking for me still so majestic. Awesome video.

  • @grahamjohn2022
    @grahamjohn2022 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved watching your video - it brought back so many great memories from when I did the walk - thank you. Cheers from Australia.

  • @Lireoec
    @Lireoec ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for capturing this glorious hike in such high definition, Alex! I'll be visit Milford Sound next week and this is a great preview of what's to come. It's such a rewarding experience that I'm sure you'll cherish for years to come.

    • @AlexanderAyling
      @AlexanderAyling  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙏🏼- I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @angelafedida5024
    @angelafedida5024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was some amazing cinematography with such beautiful narration . Really loved watching this Alex.

  • @simondowling3270
    @simondowling3270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kia Ora. Well made doco. Really enjoyed that. Thanks mate 🙏🏼

  • @kristenm9080
    @kristenm9080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had butterflies while watching. This looks spectacular and you did an amazing job. Thank you for sharing!!!!

  • @jasonhopping5228
    @jasonhopping5228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply stunning. Loved it !

  • @duvetcat
    @duvetcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was beautiful and inspirational. Thanks guys.

  • @roxananunez4238
    @roxananunez4238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🙏 and your wife for sharing such beautiful video

  • @friederikea.5830
    @friederikea.5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No words, I love it. And I absolutly love that your and Carries videos make me so emotional. Thanks for that. ❤ Since you moved to New Zealand I am a huge fan. Seven years ago, I traveled through New Zealand with my twin brother and my boyfriend for seven month. We were 19 years old. One day I have to come back. Because of this special experience, I feel quite connected to New Zealand and I am looking forward to every new video from you two. 🤗Lovely greetings from Germany.

  • @joycelatham6974
    @joycelatham6974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was just wonderful. Well done, as always!