Crazy tricks on specially built features, fresh snow and some of the most incredible vistas our fine planet has to offer – this road trip in New Zealand’s South Island sure was a banger!

The lower half of New Zealand’s South Island is one of the least densely populated areas of the country – the untouched atmosphere and surroundings have to be seen be believed! In Episode 4 of Diaries Downunder, the crew track down the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Queenstown. We begin at Mount Hutt with a rail session that got loose with some crazy tricks from the likes of Mack James and Benny Comber. The next stop was Ohau – a must-do spot for anybody traversing the South Island during the winter months! The crew are then greeted with fresh snow and a crazy rock drop feature up at The Remarkables in Queenstown.

Whether you are considering flying into Christchurch and making your south to then leave Queenstown – or doing it in reverse, you won’t be disappointed – The Southern Alps (and several million sheep) will keep you company the entire way.

Nick Hyne, photo: Heath Patterson

Watch also: Diaries Downunder Ep 3: Scotty James’ Bucket List

Riders:
Nick Hyne, Ben Comber, Nick Brown, Stefi Luxton, Tim Herbert and Mack James.

Filmed and edited by Heath Patterson.

Music:
Song: I was a Ghost Ship
Artist: Cars and Trains
Publisher: Electric Life Music California

Diaries Downunder is made possible by the fine folk at:

Air New Zealand
Desination Queenstown
Mons Royale
The Find Bar
Element Escapes
Heli Tours Queenstown
INI Co-Operative
Boardworld

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