Silent Hiking in Australia for 4 days

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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In January 2024 I hiked for 4 days in the National Parks near Sydney, Australia: The Blue Mountains, Wollemi and Kanangra, collectively called the Greater Blue Mountains. I hiked Mount Solitary, explored a narrow gorge in Wollemi, and explored the Kanangra Walls and part of the K2K trek. I short improvised trip with some beautiful scenery. There is no travel guide for this trip.
This is an ambient film without dialog.
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro with drone shots
0:51 The Blue Mountains - Katoomba
4:44 Cowboy camping on Mount Solitary
11:18 Exploring and camping in a narrow gorge
17:12 Kanangra Walls
22:16 Outro with photos
#australia #bluemountains #solohiking #camping #hiking

Пікірлер: 457

@cath7336 Ай бұрын

As an Australian I've seen a lot of videos and stills of the Blue Mountains, but none so amazingly beautiful as through your eyes. You are a master film maker Harmen. As always, absolutely stunning footage. Thanks for visiting Australia 🇦🇺.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@tracykooken2606 16 күн бұрын

looks like very northern AZ and south abit. the south a bit has Picacho [?] peak AZ. watching a storm w lighting move acroos the desert flooor below is special . i believe it is a ' dark area ' so if ur clever enuf to stay n sleep up there ....its magic.

@Awomaninthewilderness Ай бұрын

Harmen, I'm just blown away. You tell such a powerful story without saying a word. The drone footage is simply incredible. You're at the top of your craft, thank you for all you do.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

@coobye Ай бұрын

@@HarmenHoek It was even if flying a drone at Kanangra Walls is illegal.

@chronic_daydreamer Ай бұрын

I used to live in the Blue Mountains. I had to move away a few years ago. I often miss it. The sunsets, the forests, the cold misty air, the raw nature of it all. I think I left my heart there.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! It's a beautiful place for sure!

@thelostchapstick3281 28 күн бұрын

Me too, I grew up there.. I understand the feeling. I hope one day I can find some way to live there again.

@xchazz86 29 күн бұрын

I don't know if you're aware of this, but theres a camera man stalking you this whole time filming you from different angles.

@wojciechkomada Ай бұрын

Hello Harmen! I just wanted to write that your videos inspire me to create my own content. I am a local mountain guide and photographer in Sudeten Mountains, Poland. The natural next step was film making. I started working in my immediate area because I live in beautiful mountains, in one of the national parks in Poland. You are doing a good job and your videos have a big impact on many people around the world. Great job, keep it up and thanks a lot!

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Hi! I'm humbled to hear you got inspired to go outside. Best of luck to you! I checked out one of your videos, looking good!

@AndreiBerezin Ай бұрын

Visit Siberia and get blown away

@user-ms4nk7dg6h Ай бұрын

@@HarmenHoek he is a mountain guide so he was already outside. You inspired him to film. Probably same effect on me. Keep up the good work Harmen

@upstny Ай бұрын

The stunning scenery and restful music instill tranquility in an otherwise troubled world. Thank you

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ChristopherTalke 17 күн бұрын

9:33 - I appreciate that you climbed down, setup the shot, climbed back up, and filmed it.

@Jan.harvey Ай бұрын

When hiking becomes art- and art becomes a masterpiece. Thank you Harmen for filling our hearts with so much beauty and appreciation for our Earth.

@apb1441 Ай бұрын

I grew up in the Blue Mountains, would always hike and ride my mountain bike whenever I had the chance, I've since moved away for work, your beautiful video has made me miss home.

@Kup1208 Ай бұрын

Thank you for doing what you do. You are a huge inspiration and bring so much joy and peace into my life.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Glad to hear so! Thanks for the support, I appreciate it!

@RedfernDE Ай бұрын

I’ve never ever heard birds make those sounds and you captured it so well Harmen! Thank you!

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@allisalie101 Ай бұрын

The first bird sound, the screeching one, was a Cockatoo, probably the Sulphur Crested. The second one was a Currawong, or Mountain Magpie. I love their song as it reminds me of my childhood. Cockie's are bloody annoying, but we love em.

@allisalie101 Ай бұрын

Not exactly sure what the last one was, sounds a bit like the laser sound from a child's robot toy, but I have heard the Lyrebird imitate it before.

@toddwood5190 Ай бұрын

Incredible! Another item on my bucket list. Thank you Harmen.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you get a chance to visit some day; it's beautiful there, and pretty close to Sydney actually!

@StrangerDanger491 Ай бұрын

@@HarmenHoek As a local I'm very glad that you enjoyed your time here, the Blue Mountains are truly stunning. For anyone else thinking of following your footsteps though, especially those used to colder climates, I don't recommend doing so in January like you did, since that is the hottest month in the height of bushfire season, and it's easy to underestimate how quickly heat and dehydration can turn a lovely hike into a nightmare.

@avbvb2681 Ай бұрын

The pictures at the end are world class!!!!

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you noticed!

@juanitobarros Ай бұрын

Friend, you are a loner full of passion for travel with great ideas, I congratulate you on the videos, they are spectacular, a hug from Madeira, Portugal

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lizmondel2003 Ай бұрын

Harmen, having just watched this stunning video of the landscape I call home, I'm keenly aware of how beautifully you capture and present the essence of a place. You are 'tuned in' and talented and it's wonderful to see a place I love through your eyes.

@myroslavatykha748 Ай бұрын

So vibrant! Excellent cinematography as always!

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@user-tt1zb4pm7q Ай бұрын

Beautiful. It is so relaxing to watch. I also love the soft music in the background.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it!

@jessicagardner3378 Ай бұрын

We’ve been following your silent hikes for a few years now. I’m so emotional about your Australian film! I loved it very much. Thank you for all your wonderful work. I hope Australia treated you well! Jessica and Jarrod (from Adelaide, South Australia living in Bangkok).

@bensun432 Ай бұрын

I love watching your films in the evening to calm down and I always feel an immense sense of gratitude for our earth afterwards. Thank you

@grooviechickie 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing where I live in such a glorious, calm, and gentle way. ❤

@ssusggus Ай бұрын

This blows me away as a fan to see you release a video of a place only an hour from me! So so cool and so well done!! It’s such a big scape, I hope you got/ get to see more of our beautiful country in your life time.

@ericlechat719 9 күн бұрын

So peaceful and tranquil... ...right up until the drone starts buzzing around. Keep it at home, thanks.

@clara4942 Ай бұрын

The Blue Mountains is my backyard and my happy place and to see it through Harmen’s lens is just spectacular. Crying tears of absolute happiness and awe. Thank you for this wonderful experience. I hope you enjoyed Australia.

@graemegeohall Ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning work mate! You have captured the essence of the Blue Mountains so very well indeed.

@selimhancetinbulut Ай бұрын

My dear brother Harmen, as a strict follower of yours, I think you are a very, very good man, even though I never hear your voice. as nature lover and a walker, I watch all your videos with pleasure, I am grateful to you for these beautiful shares. You take me to the ends of the world while watching you. In my country, in the city of Rize in Turkey, there are countless routes in the Kaçkar Mountains that you should see. Since the Kaçkar Mountains are a remnant of the ice age, there are great routes without people at approximately 3000-4000 meters. I strongly recommend that you plan a very nice route of 100-150 miles in length where you will take quality shots. I wanted to do you a favor by recommending this route because I thought you are a very good man.

@selimhancetinbulut Ай бұрын

Thanks o lot

@sheilaarnold3238 Ай бұрын

Breathe Taking..... The overview of the drone is simply stunning. Thanks you for sharing Harmen.

@nickzivanovich9881 Ай бұрын

It's a really fun area of Australia. I spent 4 days out of Blackheath, hiked about the Blue Mountains NP, and did some canyoning and abseiling in Wollemi NP. What a memorable time. Thanks for bringing me back to those once-in-a-lifetime memories.

@jorikaoosthuizen1112 Ай бұрын

Baie mooi, Harmen! Peet and I watched it while sitting at the braai.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Ha Jorika, bedankt! Hoop dat alles goed gaat met jullie daar!

@Sheety33 Ай бұрын

Awesome job, Harmen! Amazing camp spot within the canyon!! ⛺️ Enjoyed this one a lot!!

@nikcname Ай бұрын

Another phenomenal peaceful hiking masterpiece, this is the best regular hiking channel in youtube, no trash talk, no gear adv, just the mother nature, natural sound and specular view. You're living in a dream that we all admire. hopefully there is one day I can become another one. Sub & lived. thank you Harmen. Keep producing pls.

@Originjk Ай бұрын

Dear Harmen, It was absolutely a beautiful film. I wasn't watching it with eyes but with my heart. Nature, film, highs of aliveness, stary sky, soil, sounds and everything else in the video made me felt home. Truly loved the film ❤️ Thank you for sharing your work with us✨

@PhillipPace-if3vo Күн бұрын

A refreshing look at a natural wonder so close to home (Sydney). I hope to map out this walk and hike it myself some day. Thanks for your efforts, much appreciated.

@rickevans831 Ай бұрын

Amazing - and the canyon and the ferns simple stunning

@rubenwojcikiewicz2281 Ай бұрын

for every time you had to come back for the camera... man that's art🔥 beautiful film.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

haha, thanks!

@Leoonone Ай бұрын

Can’t help it, every time I watch his videos I cry uncontrollably.. I allow myself soak in the beauty of creation through his lens and Romans 1: 20 is a testament of God’s work of art. ❤ Thank you for always going above and beyond to bring nature at its best. Thank you 🙏

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Glad you are enjoying it!

@aea5130 Ай бұрын

By some fortuitous trick of fate I came upon my first viewing of your film of the hike through the John Muir Trail. Again by accident I found that you had made other films. These films of pure genius have enriched my life. Who would know that at my age of 93 there would still be such magnificence to behold. A million thanks to you.

@anastasiafua Ай бұрын

beautiful work Harmen!

@sharondavis8003 Ай бұрын

Another Masterpiece Harmen!❤❤ One of my favorites so far with its wide variety of landscapes 😊You are by far my choice of Number One campsite selector 🎉 NO ONE DOES IT BETTER! From high in the sky to your own private oasis to all the caves in snowy lands you are the BEST! Thanks 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻🇺🇸🌴⛰️❄️

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-fz5we3qn7z Ай бұрын

Always Thank You!👍😊

@gallagher4112 Ай бұрын

Magnifique !!! Merci Harmen

@MrThijsW Ай бұрын

Gorgeous images again Harmen!

@gaildelane9322 Ай бұрын

Beautiful as always, thank you for including us in your adventures!

@CM-ef8fu 11 күн бұрын

Very very beautiful! Thank you!

@MimiPet Ай бұрын

Amazing, beautiful landscapes as always in your films! Thanks for sharing with us! 😊

@gumotx Ай бұрын

I must say again that your quiet cross fading of nature audio is a very nice subtle touch. Thanks!

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@RobVanElven Ай бұрын

Amazing variety of gorgeous shots. Thanks for all that extra effort to setup the shots and share this adventure with us.

@adelkhodja9737 6 күн бұрын

this guy made Australia look so friendly big up bro ur making great movies

@gibbosroadtripadventures Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing. Cheers Marg

@paulwoerlen6328 Ай бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you ❤

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@zninz5368 15 күн бұрын

Stunning footage that sunset ❤

@DanOpdal 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking me along. What a beautiful video. Cheers!

@johnhamiltonlist1804 Ай бұрын

Flows like water🙏

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Glad to hear so (:

@luciecernikova7441 Ай бұрын

Wow, my favourite place … been there 20 years ago and I fell in love with this little piece of Australia … I am looking forward to go back with you ❤

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Awesome, hope you enjoy!

@lanaholmes3327 Ай бұрын

Very enjoyable! I especially liked the varied and lovely nightcamps.

@charlottehoek3670 Ай бұрын

Once again very beautiful!!

@Guillermo_45 Ай бұрын

Beautiful video brother, it gives me a lot of inspiration to create

@KhurshidsChannel Ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.

@emjoo14 Ай бұрын

Thank you for doing my home country justice! A beautiful video to watch

@mcem17 19 күн бұрын

wonderful video. thank you very much

@Nmarfa Ай бұрын

Wonderful film ❤ Thank you very much 💕

@studentofabrahamiamavibrat3615 5 күн бұрын

REALLY ENJOYED THIS.THANKS

@tonics7121 27 күн бұрын

Thanks! You videos are beyond words. Bless you.

@waynemcmillan5970 Ай бұрын

Great video thanks Harmen.

@arnoudterpstra Ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@morksgrasp1111 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making a very good video. Got to see so much because of you. Well done. I love Australia

@Will-bn5vv Ай бұрын

Your videos are so beautiful and peaceful and hypnotizing to watch. Much love from America

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@oliverbaudo7409 Ай бұрын

I've been watching your videos for ages now, you have been such a great source of inspiration. But to see you in my hometown doing the hikes my friends I grew doing is next level! You're a legend, much love from the blueys!

@dakotagarcia7391 23 күн бұрын

Very beautiful film, thank you for travel for us

@paularuotsalainen979 Ай бұрын

WOW! Harmen, thank you very much for (also) this visual gem, a true piece of cinematographic art. So much variety along your route, lush green fern-tree jungles, and nearly barren outcrops. That gorge was magnificent! As well as your airy campsites 😁

@R-Dub_ Ай бұрын

Another absolute masterpiece. You really are next level, you inspired me to document my travels. Thank you for the effort and the production you deliver.

@nenaserafim1774 Ай бұрын

Stunning video and scenery. One of my favourite spots to hike so it's lovely seeing some of the lesser trafficked parts. Thanks for sharing!

@gregoiremassot5888 Ай бұрын

Thank you Harmen

@LilyGrace- 12 күн бұрын

this is so incredibly beautiful

@carolineray2155 15 күн бұрын

What an amazing privilege to be able to explore these beautiful places left on earth, both physically and financially. Thanks for taking us along!

@aleksandarbokan4599 Ай бұрын

Wonderful adventure, heavenly nature! I enjoyed every second of it!

@benb10000 Ай бұрын

Your videos are brilliant mate fantastic how u put them together 🙏

@sandrader2889 Ай бұрын

Breathtaking, mesmerizing are only 2 words to describe the beauty of this beautiful part of our world. Dankjewel Harmen

@BeNiceBeGood Ай бұрын

I mean, National Geographic quality, cinematic, documentary vibe...love love love your content 🤩

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Much appreciated (:

@cesarbravojimenez7320 Ай бұрын

It's spectacular!!

@YourTravelMoment Ай бұрын

This one is a masterpiece! Spectacular! Outstanding! Beautiful! Perfect! Thank you Harmen! Bravo!

@kksrikanth 21 күн бұрын

Man, you are a legend!. What a breathtaking view!

@buryitdeep 9 күн бұрын

That was incredible.

@ChehRus Ай бұрын

Like on another planet! Awesome, Harmen. Thank you.

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

It definitely felt like that. Thanks!

@georgemartin1498 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Harmen! Thank you 😊😊. Especially loved the cowboy camping on Mt. Solitary;spectacular 😮

@shanelongson5 Ай бұрын

Loved the scripture at the end Romans 1:20 ”for is invisible qualities are clearly seen”👍

@davidmcdonald3314 Ай бұрын

Nice work Harmen! I'm kinda somewhat familiar with so many of those places and yet you've still managed to present them both accurately and with perspective that still makes them seem new & fresh

@ericwang_art Ай бұрын

So much to geek out about in this one. The campsites: so well chosen. Camp 1 on Mt. Solitary .... nice! Then the downward shot of you coming down the butte - wow. The gorge camp - jealous that you got such a great spot. Beautiful work, as always.

@timeforadventure2808 Ай бұрын

Just beautiful. Your pictures of the nature are amazing. I love it!

@HarmenHoek Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@oriente2b602 Ай бұрын

Magnifique, superbe, je demeure extatique !

@isabellesuviraott1690 Ай бұрын

I love all of your videos! For me they are like a beautiful meditation, a beautiful dream before I sleep, a voyage in your company! A immense gratitude for all the work you are doing!

@rosscotunes9251 26 күн бұрын

Very proud to live here, great video thankyou

@rarazxp1005 Ай бұрын

Dear Harmen, I love your videos. Thanks alot shooting them. They bring peace. Dont rush the pace. Please take your time to enjoy nature in your shots. And please stay safe.

@Visual_Framing_JM Ай бұрын

Hello Harmen, First and foremost, what a beautiful video you have made again. The beautiful views with the accompanying sounds of nature are simply great. You have inspired me to also go out and make short films about silent hiking and posting them on youtube. Currently I'm doing some local places, but I dream of expanding this in the future and going to places you've been. Keep up the wonderful work!

@WhiteFyre Ай бұрын

I couldn’t stop watching this till the end. It was riveting! Thank you for sharing this with us. You scored some stunning photos as well! Cheers. 🌸

@TimHarris2 21 күн бұрын

Really well done mate, as a local of the area myself you have captured the vibe perfectly of the blue mountains

@GenevaBible1560 27 күн бұрын

Beautiful.

@teraengsf Ай бұрын

Hello Harmen, watching from Sevilla, Spain as I relax before bed time. I find your videos so calming. Appreciate all of your hard work and thoughtfulness in sharing your experience.