Finding South - New Zealand | An Off-Road Journey Through The South Island's Backcountry

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We have always wanted to freely tour the beautiful, but harsh South Island of New Zealand, and after plenty of smaller trips it was time to experience a more extended journey.
Our aim was to make no plan, explore the less explored and drift with the weather throughout the Island, all while trying to experience as much as possible off the tar seal.
Join us for this 20-minute film following the highs and lows we encounter on the adventure.
Shot and Edited by Joel McDowell & Andrew Lewthwaite.
Support from Feldon Shelter, West Supply, Toyo Tires & Canon New Zealand.
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@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

If you're looking for some insight into the route we took, check out the map post on my Instagram. instagram.com/joelmcdowell

@wangc4 2 года назад

By far the best 4wd touring video here in NZ! well done

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thanks Emile! Hopefully we can start to put out more soon

@ivarwb4115 2 года назад

Excellent storytelling, actually something of the best I've seen. Very good balance between the more expedition-oriented stuff on one side, and the more personal thoughts and experiences on the other. A pleasure to watch!

@douglaslyell6075 2 года назад

the quality of this video is as good as it gets on RU-vid, very well done

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Cheers Douglas! We poured a lot into it and we're stoked to hear this sort of feedback. It sounds like people are keen for more!

@kiwikingi1 2 года назад

Amazing how a 4wd and camp set up opens new worlds . I am taking 2023 off to explore NZ in my LandCruiser,and you've made me even more excited by watching this . 👍

@lesmondk3376 2 года назад

I been doing it for 7 years we head south every February a lot of these places down there have big winds your better off taking out back seats and making a bed that way if it’s raining or windy as you just jump in the back and bed is ready none of us use roof tents or swags been there done that

@OutdoorsWithCWest 2 года назад

The production in this is outstanding. Really enjoyed it Joel

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Cheers mate! It was a fun project to piece together

@gzahnd 2 года назад

I rode my bicycle the length of your lovely country in 2009, and left my heart and soul there. I’ve missed it ever since. Your story didn’t help matters whatsoever. Well done, folks.

@chadpayne2472 2 года назад

Amazing video Love New Zealand

@raiden_nz1725 2 года назад

Awesome content bro! Great to see some kiwi content creators showcasing our awesome backyard. Quality video, great storytelling, awesome journey.

@LucasTJahn 2 года назад

This video put a big smile on my face! I very much enjoyed the slow pace and incredible scenery. Back in 2011, I had the luck to live and travel around New Zealand for 10 months. And despite exploring almost all corners of the country, I never knew that New Zealand was home to so many incredible offroad trails. I seriously cannot wait to come back and get out there to explore this amazing country once again.

@HudsonZRoamer 2 года назад

Excellent video guys. I really miss NZ, you guys captured the South Island so well.

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thank you!

@Blake-wt6wi 2 года назад

Nice work mate. Production is 👌🏾

@craigcarnachan7153 2 года назад

Thankyou so Much for Sharing Your Epic adventure with us ..

@deanechalmers6182 2 года назад

Awesome video Joel, really well put together and edited. There was a lot of familiar territory which has made me more excited to get back out and see it again, this video is a great snapshot as to what our back yard looks like and how to go an see it up close. Thanks for sharing.

@adventureawaits5003 2 года назад

Awesome video so much great scenery 🤙

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

New Zealand is incredible! Thanks bro

@ChrisTurnerPhotographer 2 года назад

Fantastic video mate. Well done

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thanks Chris!

@russelldesilva1560 2 года назад

An Aucklander who lived in the South island for 6 years. I live here, but the South Island stole my heart.

@dbbb8950 2 года назад

Great trip and production guys. Can’t wait to get back to the Sth Island & must go remote. NZ is calling me Cheers

@BushEscape 2 года назад

Awesome vid guys, great footage/ narration. Thanks for sharing 👍

@Albert-zl3zd Год назад

beautiful documentary, realistic film of a wonderful weekend in nature. without loud music in your video so that you as a viewer are absorbed in the story, chapo 👍 Albert the netherlands 🇳🇱

@breannathomson 2 года назад

This was so epic to watch, so beautifully shot and narrated, looking forward to the next!

@cameronbutler5227 2 года назад

Great cinematography

@DanielLane 2 года назад

Some of the best cinematography I've seen in a 4wd travel style video in a while! Really hope to see more

@kielerkiwiman4989 2 года назад

Epic. Thanks for sharing

@hanmonic 2 года назад

This film looks incredible and so inspiring

@vladphotos 2 года назад

awesome video. I look forward to seeing more

@ulrichbohmer9279 2 года назад

This video was incredible.

@grahamnking 2 года назад

The quality is incredible mate! Amazing work team!!

@jacobdoes 2 года назад

This is incredible! Such a good watch

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thanks Jacob! Stoked to have it out

@mac65utube Год назад

A bit late to the party but congratulations on the engagement, I'll be 33 years in May and you bought a tear to my eye with your proposal. Finding the right person and living your best life together is unfathomabley good. It seems like you have a most excellent start

@trekkingreds4785 2 года назад

Incredible

@garth2876 2 года назад

Stunning footage of our fantastic country, and a great way to explore it. Good to see the Disco out there doing it

@notadaywasted 2 года назад

Absolutely stunning. You guys smashed this out the park! Missing the South more than ever.

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Cheers brother! Can’t wait to get back down there

@jimsaxton1808 2 года назад

Great video, well done on your mainland adventure, you did go to a few great tracks and places,But you have just scratched the surface, down here. Come see the rest sometime. 😎

@karlmartin4992 2 года назад

Epic Andrew!

@leo850122 2 года назад

what a journey

@jerryskiwiexpeditions9205 3 месяца назад

Wicked vid! Has given me the inspiration I needed to get off my a$& bite the bullet and spend some money to get my hilux trip ready and book time off work. Thanks guys 🤙

@mvnorsel6354 2 года назад

I love Invercargill, the closest thing to a time machine. It has a quiet charm about it.

@keeganthomson8109 2 года назад

Mate, the production quality on this is top notch! Awesome job brother! Can’t wait to see more

@ivarwb4115 2 года назад

Agreed!

@jackjotravels6743 2 года назад

Loved Nikita's reaction to the surprise proposal and hope she's all good now after the sting. Flawless production and storytelling!! Looking forward to see more - definitely have some new subs :)

@thehoofman8592 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic

@Tastewithnewdrinks 2 года назад

Great video.

@taujmanulelia 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing and allowing us to join you all on the journey. It was so visually pleasing to watch!! Subscribed 🙏🏽

@_jamesstocks 2 года назад

Quality, good work guys

@benjamintennant6851 2 года назад

Such beautiful story telling and images. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

@majorsurgery 2 года назад

Epic story guys and the stills are next level! Cannot wait to see what you have to come in the future

@wlggrh 2 года назад

Excellent videography, and some of those stills were phenomenal shots. Well done

@VessRusevRealEstate 2 года назад

Epic! Stunning journey and beautiful cinematography!

@kennjethrotambanillo3385 2 года назад

This is epic!

@RadRoadAdventures 2 года назад

What a fantastic video, recognize a few stop overs. I bet you wish you had more time, you certainly covered a lot of k's. Regards Shannon

@philbriggs5807 2 года назад

Great video - thanks for making and sharing. Quality content, great footage, easy to watch.

@gordyduff_ 2 года назад

Such a good film man! Look forward to ep2 :)

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Where to next? I would love to take it overseas 🌏

@gordyduff_ 2 года назад

@@JoelMcDowell Come join me in the UK for a trip in defenders?

@JasonCharlesHill 2 года назад

Great story telling Joel. Enjoyed the film

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Cheers Jason!

@CMReid 2 года назад

Excellent video. Makes me home sick. Safe travels 👍🏼

@abnd448 2 года назад

Great to discover this channel - you guys need 100k plus subs definitely 🔥🔥

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thank you for the sub! Hopefully someday

@milllie 2 года назад

Beautiful work guys. Love it 📖

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thanks Millie!

@BaljinderSingh-zi8su 2 года назад

It's absolutely stunning work mate! Feeling so inspired for my trip down south next month. Loved every bit of the video. 👍🏼

@LukeAndrewFlint 2 года назад

Epic!

@kenlimosnero 2 года назад

Love this! A proper adventure that one! 🤍

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Couldn’t have asked for a better trip!

@shawnyan1581 2 года назад

Amazing,especially the starry sky pictures! 👍

@maxoconnor5904 2 года назад

This was incredible, excellent mini doco!

@iwanderphotography 2 года назад

brilliant well done, great story, scenery and videography...

@ryancanningnz 2 года назад

A stunning adventure. Well done gentlemen.

@shorty9055 2 года назад

I've never seen a better NZ 4wd drive video. Awesome. I'm just a little jealous of you. We live in a beautiful country, more people should get out and see it like you did. I'm slowly building my shorty Prado to do similar trips. Your video us inspiring. 👍👍

@BareKiwi 2 года назад

Yes bro!

@Spencerlestiadi 2 года назад

This video is sooo well-made! Enjoyed every minute of it. Well done mate.

@reinmansmith 2 года назад

Amazing scenery and trip, thanks for sharing 👍 The South Island is definitely on my bucket list of destinations!

@alanmills655 2 года назад

Awesome video, well made, thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed it.

@NotSoFlatAdventures 2 года назад

Love it! You covered some ground! So well edited too, nice work!

@nickland4450 2 года назад

I watch so many travel/4x4/camping videos... Dreaming and wishing.... I am so happy to see one so awesome in NZ, as whilst there is probably not many epic journeys like this... it's here! Even I can afford to do this when I can find time... inspirational man! Keep it up!

@BobJones20001 Год назад

Great stuff. To answer your final question. A more detailed look. You did a brief scan. I suggest you dig deeper on each route, check those graves stones and see the stories of those before us. Why does this road exist, how was it made, when, who kept it going, which town did it go to, why is no one there now. The real stories are fascinating

@walktheskylinenz 2 года назад

Awesome film guys top watch one of the best i have seen! Been up a few of those valleys and this makes me want to go back today. Well done cheers!

@judahnika645 2 года назад

This is freaking awesome mate! I’m saving up to do these types of adventures

@AnAussieinAmerica 2 года назад

What an incredible video and journey mate. Well done, new Sub here.

@CatchingCharkraLight 2 года назад

I'm a semi-retired photographer from Oamaru in the deep south of New Zealand. I have grown up walking and biking and swimming the regions around here. I have travelled overseas, but there is nothing quite like home.

@jonohitchcox6433 Год назад

I love how a mild gravel road seems a challenge to you guys. What I see as another day, is an adventure and the story you tell .. showing that adventure is bloody brilliant. I would hire you on the spot to tell our story if I could afford you. I'm glad you had a wicked time down south, its a beautiful place, one i probably take for granted. You are welcome back anytime and hell, even hit me up. More than happy to show you the rougher side. Although i don't think it will tell the romantic side of the south your story told but... I know a few spots. lets see what i can come up with.

@riddlemedianz 2 года назад

Great video guys, beautifully shot and edited. Well done 👌🏼

@codyhutton1142 2 года назад

Awesome vid fellas! I’ve got to say it’s dream of mine to ship my 4wd from Aus to the South Island 👌🏼

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

That would be awesome! Thinking about coming over to Aussie later in the year and doing a trip. Just need to work out logistics

@richardweerasinghe3296 2 года назад

Awesome video. Love the mix of vehicles and scenery. But I agree with others, it would be good to know a bit more about where these locations are. 👍👍

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

Thanks for the feedback, Richard. I am working on sharing some insights on my Instagram about our route sometime this week!

@shaelui 2 года назад

This is incredible!!

@amyphillips7524 2 года назад

Wow! I loved this, what a beautiful video and awesome trip! Subscribed ❤️

@rw0_nikau125 2 года назад

Class video mate! Love to see the dmax performing best ;)

@vvinqz7510 2 года назад

Amazing video, inspirational enough for me to buy my own feldon shelter!

@TomWoodwardVideos 2 года назад

Nice video 👍

@harrysalter801 2 года назад

sick video bro!!

@lesmondk3376 2 года назад

As soon as you said you didn’t have the time it’s never the same, we been going south for the last seven years minimum 3 weeks some 4 weeks and we still haven’t done them all and we going again

@danielhnz 2 года назад

amazing film guys, well done! makes me wanna get out there and explore

@kellybelledotcodotnz 2 года назад

I could have watched a feature length film of you guys on this trip :)

@colinchant9513 Год назад

My crappy old bighorn made it the whole way in 2013, unforgetable

@TheycallmeWade 2 года назад

Great video, I love the South Island. I currently live in Australia and will hopefully be calling the South Island home at the end of this year. I'm taking a risk leave job security and all my life's work home etc. in chase of inner happiness and a beautiful place to raise the family.

@JoelMcDowell 2 года назад

That’s awesome! Hopefully the move here will all go well and you will enjoy living here. The South Island is a special place

@TheycallmeWade 2 года назад

@@JoelMcDowell it’s the only place in this world I’ve been to that gives me the feeling of being home and I’m Australian, very powerful place

@bernardmccann7676 2 года назад

Fantastic trip can’t wait to do one myself in the P38 anybody keen to put a group of P38s together and do a trip

@yeahnahyeahnah2160 Год назад

Great production mate. Would have been great to know the areas you visited.

@OutofOfficechannel 2 года назад

Amazing. I follow you on Instagram for a while and this was a blast, thank you :)

@derekramsay6940 2 года назад

Great video Joel, I'm picking the first road up the mountains was possibly Rainbow valley, haven't been up there yet but it's on the list of must do's! So close to home, but spare time poor 😅 but feeling way more inspired! Thanks guys 👍

@roteldorel 10 месяцев назад

realy nice :))

@SP-mc3bn 2 года назад

Awesome video - beautifully shot and edited! I'm curious, how do you find out about all those tracks in the backcountry? Do you need to do a lot of planning and contacting landowners to organise a trip like that? Looking forward to future videos, guys!

@TobyGreentechguy 2 года назад

Me and my mates did exact same with 2 4wds for 3 months down south

@markswanson2716 Год назад

Would love a map or list of directions and instructions for getting permissions etc for your trip. (Had a look on insta but didn't find your map posting). Great vid, btw, I'm a D2 owner as well and looking to get out with the family and explore of our back country.