Hopkins Valley 4WD Mission to a hidden Waterfall

Hopkins Valley 4WD Mission to a hidden Waterfall | New Zealand High Country 4WD

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3 ай бұрын

The crew and I take a day off work to 4WD into the Hopkins Valley. This was an epic day out, finding a chasm & waterfall tucked way up the back before a quick recovery.
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@karenmanning5696 3 ай бұрын

Great vid keep them coming but the more bog holes you go through that you don't need to just gives DOC more ammo to close these amazing places down .

@seanhamilton4175 12 күн бұрын

What a beautiful part of the country 👍

@delhardyrc 3 ай бұрын

Great video mate. Looks like a beautiful trip, and the scenery is outstanding. Re getting "stressfully stuck" Harrs Rd, 3 hours trying to get two vehicles, my Delica L400, and a Surf, out of the same rut. Got the Surf out, but he had to circle back, about 3/4 of an hour, to get in behind my L400, hooked up, big snatch and ripped his tow bar assembly off. Hooked up again, big snatch and folded my front bash plate back, sliced my oil filter, oil everywhere. Had to be towed back through the same rough tracks we went through, and all the way home, catching all the 5pm rush hour traffic. Which turned out, WAS the more stressful of the days events. L400 is now fixed, and looking for new adventures.

@4X4MonthlyNZ 3 ай бұрын

I can imagine the traffic being more stressful there. Hope someone in the crew is looking at getting a winch. Far safer than a snatch recovery. Glad ya all got home safe though!

@kurt9055 3 ай бұрын

Great to see a new video. What an awesome part of NZ

@4X4MonthlyNZ 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@skozlozlaurie712 3 ай бұрын

Just found the channel, subscribed... You guys should tackle Thompsons Track from Katikati to Te Aroha, up and over the Kaimai Hill Range...

@4X4MonthlyNZ 3 ай бұрын

We have taken on the Te Aroha side. We are yet to cross over the top or attempt the Katikati side, rumors say we won't make it.

@mousebillie 2 ай бұрын

Loving your vids . Just getting started in he 4X4 life. From Christchurch. When my more confident I might try to go on one of your trip if it suits you.

@4X4MonthlyNZ 2 ай бұрын

Best way to join the trips is to join the Patreon. Pioneer tier get invites to all trips and of course Operation Overland each year. 4WD life is addictive! you'll love it for sure

@charliedelacour5545 3 ай бұрын

Denniston got spotted or should I say not spotted and did a cheeky wheel drop haha

@frankshizzlemin8809 3 ай бұрын

1:40 😢 Please don't do this. It's just not necessary on these tracks. Other than that, it's a good video 👌🏽

@jamesbeveridge4921 2 ай бұрын

When doing river crossings why do you go against the flow when there is plenty of room to go with the flow to help get across ?

@4X4MonthlyNZ 2 ай бұрын

Its not so deep enough that it really requires perfect technique, plus splashes make content haha

@andrewgutsell9614 25 күн бұрын

Why dig when you can snatch? Nice trip team.

@4X4MonthlyNZ 19 сағат бұрын

I never aim to snatch anything. He's 3t of weight being held down with suction. Too much can go wrong with a snatch recovery when it takes the same amount of time to dig a hole for some recovery tracks and nothing breaks

@lawrencehahunga4864 3 ай бұрын

Do you guys air down tyres?

@4X4MonthlyNZ 3 ай бұрын

18psi every time

@davidallison3136 3 ай бұрын

link for ditch brackets?

@4X4MonthlyNZ 3 ай бұрын

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@davidallison3136 2 ай бұрын

@4X4MonthlyNZ are they direct fit? Mine arrived today and the bolt holes don't line up. Wouldn't have a photo of where your bracket mounts ? Cheers

@4X4MonthlyNZ 2 ай бұрын

@@davidallison3136 Mine mount direct to the bonnet hinges. Sorry, I forgot to mention they are for a Toyota Tacomo (similar but different to the surf) So only the second bolt hole will line up but I've never had an issue with it. Send me a message on Instagram or Facebook and I can provide photos.

@davidallison3136 2 ай бұрын

@@4X4MonthlyNZ sweet thats how i mounted them too, just wanted to make sure, thanks for the replies

@njs4wheels157 17 күн бұрын

Please think about how this video looks to those who know that valley well and want to shut access to 4wds, pretty disrespectful to the valley not to mention those that have worked hard to maintain the track and keep the gates open. Ripping up mudholes adjacent to tracks is not acceptable on public lands so why do you do it and post it publicly?

@4X4MonthlyNZ 19 сағат бұрын

Most of the time, tracks have been created by diverting around mudholes in fear of people getting stuck or damaging vehicles. This in turn widens the tracks and destroys more area surrounding the primary tracks. On the DoC website under its 4WD guidelines it requests people try and stick to the main tracks without diverting off or around and damaging the environment. I will always try to abide by this and remain on the primary formed track, which too many can seem like ripping mud holes. In the case here, this section of track I will say, was a mess. Trails all over the place from people trying to either avoid mud, create mud or find mud. On a wet day, it would be inevitable to slip a wheel through there. It has seemed to create quiet a stir and I will look into removing that section of footage from the video to try remedy the situation.