You Need To VISIT THESE PLACES in Christchurch! Port Hills, Lyttelton, Gondola, New Zealand 🇳🇿 

You guys seems like fun. Based on the dates I missed you visiting, but glad you liked it

Lyttelton and the bays were pretty severely hit by the quake, they were close to the epicentre. Not only did buildings collapse, but several houses were hit by massive rocks falling from the hills and cliffs above. Many homes in the area were written off, which is why you see so many new ones. I used to live near the Tannery when it was still a working leather tannery. The smell was terrible, but on the flipside, the rent was incredibly cheap as a result!

Hello from Christchurch! Just found you guys on utube and really enjoying, will watch more 😊❤

Part of the summit road has been closed since the earthquake and was extensively damaged and rock falls. It is really only a scenic drive and does not really serve any other purpose. The cost to repair is better spent on more important projects in Christchurch but hopefully it can be re-opened in the future

“ you must be the German then” lol Crack up … that Santa photog guy

There is a section of the summit road that was deemed to expensive to repair for car traffic just south of the cable car so they left it that way

You can still drive up to the top of the gondola, but you have to go from the Sumner end of the road now. As others have said part of the stretch of Summit Road that connects Dyers Pass to the Gondola top got closed following the earthquakes as parts of it were heavily damaged by rockfalls.

The Frighteners with Michael J, fox, Peter Jackson film was filmed right on that Main street and around Lyttelton, fun Fact for you.

Every now and then, you can hear Glens Irish influence shine through and appear in Mados German accent when she talks. It really fascinates me.

I've walked over most of the hills. Lots of good walks

If you get a chance, head over to Akaroa for a visit.

Really enjoyed the trip over to Lyttelton guys. Loved the way you edited in the aerial 'birds-eye' view from the drone and that crazy microlight. Always enjoy your interactions with locals and it really adds a flavour to each location. Christchurch sure is beautiful with all the parks, hills, harbour and greenery. Thanks again.

I had some of the best Galettes and Crepes outside of France in Lyttleton.

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Great video, you guys always seem to find the friendly locals. I was in Lyttleton for the first time last January but only for a brief stop on my way to Akaroa to see the Hector's dolphins. Wish I had more time to explore as it seems like such a nice place.

It's a shame it wasn't a sunny day, that's when the view is breathtaking

A must in Dunedin is a drive down the peninsula and Larnach Castle. My great great Uncle and Aunt once owned it and fully restored it back in the 1920s..Sadly when they had to sell a prick, decimates it. Congratulations to the Barker's who put decades of work back into restoration.

Enjoy the south island and take your time guys.. it's alot more slow paced and take in the views

One thing I can suggest is don't always trust Google reviews for coffee shops or cafes. Here in the south island most of the time it'll always be a double shot and generally it's serviced hot. If your looking for a good coffee it's normally best to ask a local first. Also try the cheese rolls.

When you visit Dunedin I highly recommend Orokonui and Glenfalloch, both fantastic forest/gardens!

You guys are going to love Dunedin it's got the steepest street in the world - Baldwin Street .

Port Hills named after the Port. The Tunnel is the only one through an active volcano. Akaroa and Lyttleton are collapsed volcanoes. Sign of the Kiwi, Takahe and Packhorse are rest stops for the early settlers comming over the Bridle Path. Ferrymead Historic Park is cheap to get in to.

You both are so amazing ❤ thank you for your thoughts and sharing your experiences. You both are so beautiful

Hi Glen & Mado! It has been so much fun watching your videos that RU-vid randomly suggested for me xD I live in Christchurch but have seen very little of the North Island (which is terrible, because I've been lucky enough to travel overseas a bit) so it's been fun getting to see my own country through fresh eyes!! I love Lyttleton and you were so very close to my favourite bays to take friends and family, Corsair and Rāpaki bays. I also love that you're going to be in Dunedin for Christmas, so am I as that's my home town. Christchurch is the "English" town as you picked up with all the extremely original names "London Street, Manchester Street, Worchester, NEW Brighton beach (not to be confused with the original Brighton... haha the colonisers were so creative). Dunedin was predomintly colonised by the Scots (clue in the name) so you'll see lots of Scottish throwbacks while you'll there. St Clair beach is a nice little place that people like to surf at and there are salt water pools that have reopened (I've never been!). I think it's worth a trip to Aramoana which is a tiny (quite quiet, sometimes a little moody) town which unforunately suffered a tragedy back in the 90s and so there is still a heavy atmosphere at times but the place and it's people are beautiful (seals like to visit and have a little swim and nosey around). There is also the Royal Albatross colony a little further up round the penisula with Larnach Castle (NeW ZeAlAnD'S OnLy CaSTle lol) with some pretty fab and spooky history but tbh the prices have gone up again and when I took my granny there a couple of years ago I was quite shocked. Still a fun place to explore. All the best and safe travels on your next journey, maybe the stars will align and I'll run into you in Dunners (Dunedin) over Christmas!!! Have a very Merry Christmas indeed and thanks for your lovely videos exploring our wee slice of paradise xo

😅born in Dunedin..its based on Edinburgh Scotland Can't wait till you get into Central Otago..where 80% of the OMGs sights are...Queenstown, Wakatipu, Wanaka, Mt Cook, Te Arnau,Huge mountains, Big Rivers,Clutha Dam,Kawarau Bungy the birth place of bungy,

Hey are you guys spending 5 months in the south island as you did the north? If so yous are traveling pretty quickly haha so much more to see without even spending money..! I hope you two take your time on the west coast as there is soooo much to explore!

Just a little trivia, the movies Frightners With Micheal J Fox And heavenly creatures with Kate Winslet and Kiwi Melanie Lynsey all in the areas you visited. Would have loved to host you when you were in Tawa. I’m from Christchurch but moved to Wellington. The algorithm posted you in feed when you came to Tawa. Loving your videos.

You guys have really done a good job checking out all the key places in Chch. I was trying to think if there's anything else that is worthwhile checking out/doing and I can only think of a few things. You might like to check out the Riccarton Bush, Orana Park, Styx mill, and Willowbank maybe? Biking from the university into town is quite nice (goes through Riccarton bush and Hagley Park). Depends on what you're interested in I guess. There may be people who talked about this under the other Chch video but the Arts Centre is one of the key parts of the city. It was originally where the University was located, and there's a section of it that you can go into and see how it used to be like. Then it was repurposed as an arts hub in the city, then the earthquake happened and it was seriously damaged, forcing all the people there out. Now it has gotten a lot of it back which is nice. The university also now uses a large portion of the south side of the Arts Centre for the music and classics departments, with practice rooms, recital room (which has concerts on many Fridays from the students), a classics museum (Teece Museum), and other small spaces. A famous place in the Arts Centre which had to leave due to the earthquakes (but I believe has returned now) is the Fudge Cottage. I remember going there as a little kid with my school. They would do a tour of the fudge making process and get us to taste all the interesting flavours they were making. So that might be something to check out. There's a good chance that if/when you read this you're already gone but I've still got to represent my home town!

I think I like Akaroa much more than Lyttleton. I have been to Akaroa twice, the first time on Radiance of the Seas and the second time by road from Christchurch. I remember waking up in the morning and looking out the window at a beautiful view. My great grandfather owned and operated one of, if not, the first powered sawmill in a bay near Akaroa. However, Lyttleton looks like it has improved since I was last there. I believe that the harbour is an extinct volcano crater. Thank you for another great video. From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

myancestors lived in Lyttleton in the 1800s . their little cottage is still there

I don't know if you know, but the traditional nickname for Christchurch is "The Garden City" I remember being upstairs in one of the University Of Canterbury buildings in summer. The view just looked like a forest with a few tall buildings poking through. I have an uncle who actually apprenticed as a gardener in the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Lyttleton and Akaroa harbours (and the Port Hills) are the remains of two volcanoes. I strongly recommend having a look another time. As a child, my parents and I acted a couple of times as caretakers during the summer holiday for Cholmondely House in Governors Bay. A mansion turned into a short term children's home, it was both isolated and only 30 minutes drive from our house in Christchurch. Akaroa was originally French settlement that started within days of the Brits getting the Treaty of Watangi ratified by local Maori and claiming sovereignty over the South Island. Hector's Dolphins are the best (you can swim with them!) Lyttleton town is not very exciting but the ferry is worth doing (especially to Quail Island!) I hope you continue to have great experiences in the South Island!

Definitely a Germanic "twang" to your accent Glen :)

Beautiful

You're an awesome driver Glen

❤so beautiful ❤

like the way you talk to the locals.

The city view is nice at night too

Legend has it that Glen is still wondering Lyttelton asking if he can have a coffee...

Mado how do you keep your hands off that handsome man of yours in these videos, that's willpower 🎉❤

Cashmere is a suburb it want stay green for much longer we are starting to go into a drought christchurch is an English city but there is a very big Irish community here and out in rolleston has a very large sth African community. Enjoy your stay in the garden city

Christchurch has lost its UK heritage since the earthquake destroyed a lot of its historic buildings which resembled the settler's homeland when they arrived.

Love Lyttelton Dead video and Spooky Boogie Lyttelton Coffee company Civil and Navel

You need to visit Akaroa 😊

Are you going to Akaroa?

Lots of videos in chch

15:16 I think Mado has no interest in bikes lol

Hi! I noticed a red line on the walkways in many of your shots - is that marking a route that one can take to see most popular areas of the city, bike lane, or something else? It reminded me of the Freedom Trail in Boston - it's a line marking a tourism route to highlight important and historical areas in the city.

Why would you assume that about the road being closed? It's for your safety

Maneh country new zealand nyarios oge masih GBR......tuh uruskeun wae commonwealth jeung singapore......

Lyllteon looks like collingwood in abel tasman region

have look at what you caught on camera at 5.36 mins its not a bird

what did glen do at 0:38 ????

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When you leaving new Zealand guys

Interesting... They want you to pay!😅

Not to many high buildings...lesson learned.,..😢