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The Kiwiland - A New Zealand Travel Video

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By Pete R., a solo traveler, travel blogger, and photographer with over 13+ years of experience.

The Kiwiland: Dedicated to Nature, Adventure, and Friendship

On 20th October 2014, I embarked on a 5-week solo trip to New Zealand. Throughout my journey, I climbed mountains, walked one of NZ's greatest walks, hiked on a glacier, jumped off the plane at 15,000 ft, hitchhiked with strangers, made new friends, and spent some quality time with each of them. It is definitely one of the best times of my life.

This video will take you through everything I experienced in New Zealand, and hopefully, you will be able to feel the natural high I felt throughout my travel in the Kiwiland. Enjoy.

Places I went in chronological order: Auckland (Mt Eden), Rotorua (Wai-o-Tapu), Lake Taupo (Tongariro Crossing, Huka Falls), Wellington, Picton (Snout Track), Nelson, Motueka (Abel Tasman), Westport (Cape Foulwind), Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown (Ben Lomond Mountain), Te Anau (Routeburn Track), Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook (Hooker Valley walk), Christchurch, Dunedin (Tunnel Beach, Aramoana Beach, The Peninsula)

Camera Gear: My extremely lightweight camera gear

Credit: Nzone Skydive (NZONE) for the skydive footage, Megan, Viola, Ashley, Rachel, Jess, Milena, Laura, Robert, Matteo, Melina Häck, Tulu, Yvonne for appearing in the video. :)

Camera: Sony a7R V, the highest resolution full-frame camera out there, is my go-to camera when I travel. All of my recent photos and videos are all from this beast.
All-Around Travel Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens is the lens I mounted on my camera the most. The lens covers most of the ranges I need for travel from wide to telephoto. If I have to take only one lens with me on my travel, it would be this lens.
Ultra-Wide Lens: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lnes: An ultra-wide lens I often use to shoot expansive landscapes and capture massive architecture I stumble upon while traveling.
Telephoto Lens: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II lens is one of the most versatile lenses to have. It is great for picking out details in landscapes and capturing wildlife when combined with the Sony FE 2x teleconverter.
Portrait Lens: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Lens is the most compact and lightweight 85mm F1.4 lens out there. It's sharp and produces stunning bokeh for subject separation, perfect for portraits and street photography.
Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2, a perfect drone for those who travel light. It weighs less than 250g and smaller than an iPhone when folded and can capture 4K video as well as 12 megapixels RAW photos. More than enough for its size.
Bag: Langly Alpha Globetrotter is a camera bag I use to carry all these lenses as well as other essentials when I'm traveling.

Want to create a travel video of your own? Be sure to check out my 10 Practical Tips For Making A Great Travel Video as well as A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Make A Travel Video.

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