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As a kiwi that's travelled to Aussie a number of times, I am always enthusiastic about sharing all my amazing adventures in Australia.. our mates across the ditch...😉
Ahh! As a kiwi now living in Vancouver this was so so fun to watch. My husband and I eloped in Queenstown in 2021, while travelling in our ex-Jucy rental we bought post pandemic! HOWEVER, the biggest surprise was hearing our elopement video soundtrack (Go Far) used in this video - amazing, made us feel connected to home so thank you ❤
I'd just like to say as a Kiwi my self! It's awesome to see other people from around the world come and enjoy what this country has to offer. Yall are missing out I'd you haven't visited!! You'll love your time here I promise 😊
The footage from Milford sound was absolutely amazing. This video has 1 thousand views. Tell Kara and Nate to drop some ad money on this video, because you aren't going to get a better video than this. The view count does not reflect the quality of this video.
Thank you! Video just dropped today so it will hopefully keep growing. And yeah, I definitely looked up a lot of the filming locations. I cut a good deal of it in the edit. It's cool to see in person but wasn't really coming across in the edit
I loved every second of this video. New Zealand has been on the top of my bucket list since I was a kid and it was so fun to watch you two explore! You're killing it with these videos - everything from the scenery and adventure to the honesty and humour is awesome. Can't wait to see more!
This trip looks AMAZING and having watched this video I feel like I've had fun hanging out with you! Also, I was going to suggest trying van life in more clement weather but then you had to go and suggest Iceland, Tony - that's so funny 😆
Great video and infectious enthusiasm from both of you. Thanks for putting effort into creating this video and for being wonderful, adventurous travelers :)
WOW! You have probably done more for tourism of NZ,especially the Sth Island, than anyone else could even dream of, Thank You, stay safe & come back again, SOON!
Great video and chanel. I'm new Zealander born and bred. I haven't been to Milford sounds yet. You have inspired me 😊. Thank you....and I must look up Juicy campervans.
I really enjoyed this trip. Milford Sound is special & you captured it beautifully. It is best when raining & the drive in is just as amazing. Well done on taking full coverage insurance & bring prepared with chains. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in New Zealand.
I feel like most people could say that about their own backyard. Seeing a different perspective from someone who hasn't seen it before can be refreshing
Welcome to our little slice of NZ. Loved your energy in your vid and have subscribed for more. 😎From a very proud kiwi ❤️❤️(And adored the piece showing the very naughty little keas - your van got off lightly😂)
I just lost my best friend couple weeks ago this video really help take my mind off everything. No polar plunge in that beautiful lake booo jk . Keep up the great work you two are amazing!!!
Just spent the month of May in New Zeeland. 23 days in a Campervan, 7 in hotels, Started in Christchurch and drove all the way to Auckland. Mostly stayed in Powered campsites to have an electric heater going at night. We had a sunny day in Milford Sound and the dolphins showed up too.
So glad you liked your trip to my home. It's very beautiful but as you found out, it's definitely NOT cheap bit you have to realize that we are an island nation at the bottom of the world. Stay Safe.
This is true, which is why we'll never complain. We had an understanding of what we might spend, and honestly it was under that expectation which was great!
I’ve been waiting for this video. Love love NZ! I had a similar experience in Milford Sound- lots of rain, pretty windy on the cruise, lots of waterfalls. Gorrrrrgeous! I’d go back in a second! In spite of the hella long flight time from east coast USA. Great video guys, keep going!
@@faredrop Not really hard IMO. I’m a larger short person and there was only one day that was up and down 1100 meters. I came from the Te Anua side so the first day was an hour walk to the first cabin, second day essentially flat in the valley, third day was up and over a saddle, and the fourth day was downhill to the boat dock. Transportation is only by boat both ways. Best 36 mile hike ever!
Loved this video! Good choice to spend most of your time in the south island, it's the best down here! We live in Christchurch and have a van that we take on weekend trips around all the time. It's on our list to do a Milford Sound cruise but last time we were down that way we had our dog with us and you can't take dogs into Fiordland National park. Watching this video has us searching up cruises and making plans so thanks guys!
love your guys editing it makes your guys videos so much better than other youtube content that do similar videos. love the series here in NZ overall glad you guys loved our home.
I lived on the South Island for six months in 2023, I miss it soo much. Glad you got to enjoy it!! Really enjoyed these videos. You guys are doing great!!!
If you want to live here for a couple years get a work holiday visa use one wage to pay rent use the other wage to go on adventures, also to say Maori properly try saying it like like the Bread has gone "moldy" Maori XOXOX love this content and thank you for loving Aotearoa New Zealand this is what we are about
You two are so much fun! Tony, I get why you love New Zealand. It has been added to my dream travel list! I need to see that ice blue river and Milford Sound in the rain! I hope we don’t have to wait two weeks for your next video!! ❤
Hey, thanks! Right! It's so amazing. Few places can beat it if you ask me. We haven't been to Iceland or Switzerland yet, but I imagine they can compete with how incredible the landscapes are
I am a Kiwi in my sixties, and I can definitely say, that for a couple who could only spend a few days in NZ, you both did an excellent job of choosing your South Island itinerary. You two are naturals, both in front of and behind the camera, just beautiful and entertaining viewing. You actually walked within 200 metres of my place, small world huh? Come back soon :-)
its nice seeing my backyard being shown to the world, i grew up in the area and still work in te anau 1 week a month, also work across in west arm manapouri where the hydro power station is, and during covid there were only 3 humans and the Keas were everywhere, wondering where the humans had gone, ( during lockdown) and they were amazingly friendly and curious, was fun working with 4 of them following me around
@@faredrop oh absolutely, if a cars left unattended near the Milford road tunnel they will rip wiper blades off cars or attack the plastic trim, they are mischievous critters, the weka are similar in the bush if you are camped they will come into camp and pinch anything Shiny, we have some cool birds, I'm lucky enough to have a tree outside my house that attracts Tui's and there birdsong is incredible and beautiful birds, and we get native wood pigeons as well which are big birds but during summer get drunk off berries and become a hazard
Hi Sara and Tony. Yep we squash a lot into the South Island. Not sure if you mentioned it, but fun fact for you. The South Island has a greater land mass than the other island. And yet, Auckland up there has a bigger population on it's own, than the whole of the South Island. Btw Sara, don't talk so fast. Even the Close Captions couldn't keep up with you. Great footage. We have a great country. Thank you for the upload. Enjoy your time.
Totally enjoyed this video, as it was on my all-time bucket list of places to visit. I visited New Zealand in 2003 but we only went to the north island, Auckland and Rotorua, which was wonderful but only whetted the appetite. P.S. You kids are a joy to watch, you do a fantastic job, keep up the good work. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks you for watching. Your first trip there sounds like Tony's first time there. Hope you get to make your way to the South Island one day
Cool, and it may have been down to time constraints, but next time you really should take "The Overlander" train trip at least one way, it's in two parts - Auckland to Wellington, across on the ferry, and from Picton(?) South
@@faredrop Definitely the Clay Cliffs in Omarama its a few dollars in a honesty box to visit and was another LOTR's filming location and Lake Tekapo to stop by The Church of the Good Shepherd and there is a Holiday Park at the lake's edge which is a good stop if you wanted to split up the drive overnight as Lake Tekapo also has one of the best stargazing locations. But overall the views through the Mackenzie Basin are beautiful :) flat planes around twizel with mountain surrounding
You neeeed to go back there someday!!! So much more to explore, on both islands. Can make it super budget Friendly with house sitting or wwoofing (great farm experiences and lovely people). Love your Videos, you're doing a great job and have such positive vibes. Keep on posting ❤
@@faredrop I would love to watch a video with you guys road tripping around Alaska! We rented an RV last summer and had a blast. Our favorite spot was Homer AK. So good!
So far I’ve watched every video posted and i love you guys! Especially showing something that price wise can be realistic for my pockets! But i think if Tony gets in the right van he may like van life.
Thanks. That's always our goal to show people you can travel without breaking the bank. But you think so? His idea of the perfect van is...have you ever seen A Goofy Movie? You know the RV that Pete and PJ roll up in. His van build would look something like that 🤣
@@faredrop 🤣🤣 I’ve literally seen one pretty similar earlier this year! It was pretty nice with all the 70s colors too but it felt a bit tight for my liking.
Welcome to Kiwiland, Raglan is my Beach, Beach, the Beach, i regret not learning to Surf, like Elvis did in his Movies, please Visit the Mountain Tops in Mount Te Aroha, and Mount Pirongia, its a local Maori story about them, if thats a theme? Waitomo, has lots of free stuff near by. Enjoy the Spring, thats a Mount Te Aroha Sunrise,
Another fantastic video, NZ is stunning! Fish & Chips and van life is a bold choice! By chance, did you two try New Zealand Style Ice Cream? It's so good.
@@faredrop Our whānau love your Vlogs. Thank you for showing love to our land, mountains, water, nature, people & culture. May you return to Aotearoa again soon! ♥️
I’m from New Zealand and the kia bird are known for there checky personality there are sign’s everywhere because of that and it’s warning not to feed them as they can take your fingers off 😂 they are known to take cars apart just cause they can
Ah I thought it was because they become dependent and wreck your car like how monkeys steal your stuff for food. Never even closed my mind that they could take a finger. Good thing we like to follow rules.
@@faredrop They wont actually harm humans,BUT they will tear of your window seal from your windscreen just for fun & they love coloured electical wiring too!
@@faredrop oh wow. Well I guess that's the price difference of summer vs winter there. I think the minivan one was about 135 NZD per day with insurance.
