Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve, Mt Cavendish, New Zealand

Today I'm in the hills south of Christchurch on the Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve.

The view from the top of the hill was spectacular making it a great place to video blog about my travels.

I left my friend Matt at the car and made my way to a rock I could hide behind.

Unfortunately because of the mild breeze some of the sound never made it.

I rambled on about random topics obviously knowing very little about what I was talking about then decided to give up as the breeze turned into somewhat of a gal making it impossible to record anything with my small camera.

On the way down from the hills we caught up with one of TVNZ's live broadcasting vans. We stalked it a little way down the road before heading east towards Mt Cavendish.

If you're not afraid of heights a short trip up the mountain in a gondeler makes for a good experience. The trip up the hill takes about ten to fifteen minutes and on a day like today the view is remarkable.

By the time Matt and I got to the top of the hill the gale had died back to only a breeze.

From the upper viewing platforms you get a bird's eye view of Lyttelton a small fishing town with its own harbour. We'll venture there later in another video.

Remember you too can experience the things you see in my videos, most of which are affordable for low and middle income earners and film students.

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[roberttv]

You do great work. Just watching your video makes me want to go there... and go there I will... someday. I especially like the gondola ride. The view is awesome. Thanks, Phil.

[philipnewmannz]

Thanks Rob, i'll take you there oneday if you ever get over to NZ

[roberttv]

I'm on my way!!!!!!!

[philipnewmannz]

Sweeet!

[chchmattnz]

Lol you'd get lost... :P

[philipnewmannz]

Probably would! But getting lost is half the fun!

[BLEURfangers]

These videos are terrific,

Cheers.

[WestlakeNZ]

Awesome! I dont have a decent camera yet but when I win lotto will be getting one and making a few videos myself around christchurch (my home town). Rob

[ralphengle]

very watchable documentaryryry

[ralphengle]

good work man loving your videos, love the travel style video type style type thing you doin

[mwalford1]

The place behind you is Governors Bay.

[ZMoulton]

great view!!!