12 Essential Places to Visit in NEW ZEALAND | WATCH BEFORE YOU GO!

[@AlexanderAyling]

SHOP MY 21-DAY NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL ITINERARY & GUIDE: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand Need help planning your trip to New Zealand? I've got you covered. My Itinerary Guide highlights the best destinations in New Zealand in one easy-to-follow 21-day travel itinerary, sharing all my favorite secret spots, best restaurants and hotels, and must-see attractions, and experiences all in one easy-to-follow interactive map! Check it out! 2,000+ Likes 👍🏽- WE CAN DO IT, TEAM! Hit the like button and if you’re new here, SUBSCRIBE. 🙏🏼 + Subscribe: bit.ly/ClickToSubscribeToAlex BOOK YOUR TRIP WITH ME! + Book Cheap Airfare: bit.ly/CHEAPFLIGHTSNOW + Book Your Hotel: agoda.tp.st/8cX0epof + Cheap Great Rental Car: discovercars.tp.st/teBb8YQ9 + Book Your Activities: viator.tp.st/OLzT6k8V + Book Your SIM Card: airalo.tp.st/5pkpPYWS + Get Travel Insurance: visitorscoverage.tp.st/YWHfLkCj Watch this NZ TOP DESTINATION GUIDE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPFiIuIqruBjM0 If you want more travel tips for NZ watch this video next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6iUc4BmpZJ3d80

[@rachelmartin2967]

Rachel Martin Wellington ferry video

[@FDXman65]

I’m 62, my wife is 58. Just received our first passports ever!! Chose New Zealand to go this year 11/6-11/25. I would really appreciate any and all suggestions to make our 25th year of marriage a memorable one. Thank you

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Scott! Need help planning your trip to New Zealand? I've got you covered. My Itinerary Guide highlights the best destinations in New Zealand in one easy-to-follow 21-day travel itinerary, sharing all my favorite secret spots, best restaurants and hotels, and must-see attractions, and experiences all in one easy-to-follow interactive map! Check it out! bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand

[@danip3270]

I hope you guys enjoyed yourself and possibly got hooked on traveling!

[@beejaynz4285]

Taranaki is a place you should visit too, you can climb the mountain in the morning and surf the beaches in the afternoon, plus a lot of historical spots to visit

[@ottoolsson8714]

Here are my pics of the best places to go in Aotearoa😀 - Castlepoint - Wharariki Beach - Nelson Lakes National Park - Nugget Point - Glenorchy - Lake Monowai - Lake Matheson

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks for sharing Otto!

[@ottoolsson8714]

@@AlexanderAyling Thanks!

[@ragat8447]

Amazing ... Will be waiting for Queenstown and Northland too

[@grahamcook9289]

No Queenstown or Wanaka or Nelson or Taranaki or Rotorua or Tauranga/Mt Manganui or Huka Falls?

[@myobacctsgirl]

Doing the Milford in 3 weeks with my adult son, his birthday present, my birthday, and in honour of my Dad... who did it at exactly the same age I'm doing it lol. So excited.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Amazing. You’re going to love it! Have you seen my Milford Track video?

[@myobacctsgirl]

@@AlexanderAyling yes I have was amazing

[@tinao8676]

Boy, there is SO much to see! Thankyou for your suggestions. We are Aussies, moved here 4 years ago, looking forward to seeing so much more of this beautiful land.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers Tina. Yes I feel you, so much to see left for us too! Looking forward to summer road trips!

[@christineduke6004]

My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon to New Zealand and I can't get enough already!! We are coming out Dec. 27 - Jan. 14 so squeeze in as much of the beauty as we can!! Love these videos so thank you for dropping the knowledge!!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome! You're going to love it Christine. Let me help you plan your honeymoon! SHOP MY 21-DAY NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL ITINERARY & GUIDE: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand If you need help planning your trip to New Zealand, I've got you covered. My Itinerary Guide highlights the best destinations in New Zealand in one easy-to-follow 21-day travel itinerary, sharing all my favorite secret spots, best restaurants and hotels, and must-see attractions, and experiences all in one easy-to-follow interactive map! Check it out!

[@kaitlynhand8755]

Just be very aware of other road users during this time as unfortunately this is the time of the year where fatal accidents occur. AND please don’t think you can drive from one coast to the other and back again in one day. You’ll be far too tired to even do anything nor have the time to do anything inbetween. So please break the journey up and enjoy what this country has to offer.

[@eileenhildreth8355]

You missed Northland...best beaches, scenery, history, and Taranaki has a lot to offer, a drive round the East cape to Gisborne shows you yet another facet of nz.

[@AlexanderAyling]

We haven’t made it up there yet but it’s on our road trip list this summer. All the way up to Cape Reinga

[@thomasstoddart1391]

If you haven’t experienced Hokianga harbour mouth at sunset as sun glistening on the water and the sand dunes you don’t know New Zealand👍

[@Tom_McMurtry]

@@AlexanderAyling Whangaroa Harbour and the scenic coastal route from kerikeri to matauri bay to Whangaroa is so spectacular! if you ever do it, absolutely go on those scenic coastal routes!

[@laurentowns2081]

You have to go to Opononi in the Hokianga. It’s one of the most magical places I’ve ever been.

[@MarkMcLT]

Not unhappy about that...quite happy to keep it to ourselves! But yes, in a video that purports to be about the best places in NZ to visit, it is a rather stark omission.

[@janinepilmer3792]

Great video Alex! My all time favourite place in NZ is Bay of Islands! The town of Russell, the Old Russel Road and all the beautiful little beach towns along the way. Also LOVE Mangawhai Heads. And Matai Bay in the Kari Kari peninsula. There's so much to enjoy in the northern parts of the North Island.

[@AlexanderAyling]

We haven’t been up there yet past Mangawhai but loved it there. We’re planning to go all the way up this summer

[@grahamcook9289]

You should explore the Coromandel.

[@Ron-uq2hg]

I admit to being biased but my personal number one place has to be the Bay of Islands. Mainly because I spent most of my childhood summer holidays there staying at my Aunties place in Russell. My second choice is the Kauaeranga River. Valleystarting in Thames and going up to the Pinicles. As a teenager my friends and I used to go tramping and hunting up the valley whenever we could. In my not so humble opinion. The most beautiful valley in New Zealand. And I have done three of the great walks but that valley is so beautiful.

[@AlexanderAyling]

I went up there once as a kid and remember it being so dreamy. We’re visiting this summer

[@melyssaExplainsItAll]

These are such well put together videos I appreciate the amount of information and you don’t add a bunch of noise and filler. One thing to add is sometimes you have a map and shower where you were and the. Where u were going on the map but u didn’t do it consistently. I really liked the map and hope it can be used more consistently and it’s a thing most travel bloggers don’t do. Especially given the names are not easy to look up. Thank u!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Melbee! Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes making custom maps is a difficult and time consuming process, that's why most vloggers skip it. I've made a New Zealand Travel Itinerary, with all the best destinations on an interactive map, easy to follow and all my favorite spots, hotels, restaurants, activities and so much more. Check it out here: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand

[@flangekiwi]

Good try with pronouncing Taupō. I can tell you were told to think "toe-paw". But with your accent it's probably better to try "toe-poor".❤ I'll let my other Kiwi whanau jump in on some other suggestions with our other place names you've given it your best shot. 🌻🌷🌻 Kā Pai mate, we love it when people "give it a go"👍🏾😍👍🏾 Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington .... my hometown ❤❤❤

[@ceramicnurse]

Wait, I thought it was pronounced “taw-poe” correct me if I’m wrong, I’m still learning how to pronounce Maori. 🤪

[@flangekiwi]

@@ceramicnurse that'll work too🤗 it's all about your accent 😍 ... and giving it a go 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 (Even Kiwis are learning the correct pronunciations) Effort is *always* appreciated 🌻❤🌻

[@paulybarr]

@@ceramicnurse No- the vowels are the other way around: Tau = Toe- Po= Paw. Toepaw.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Angela!

[@MarkMcLT]

As long as he doesn't try to pronounce the 'r' on the end, which is what most Americans would do.

[@kritickatie]

Thank you for this comprehensive video Alex, my boyfriend and I are planning to travel NZ next year and this is super helpful 😊

[@AlexanderAyling]

You’re gonna love it here

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Make sure to check out northland too as well as the hauraki gulf islands in Auckland :)) Alex and Carrie haven't been there yet. Northland is my fav!

[@elahhale9057]

Primo 👌👍🏻. Loved it. There used to be national advertising back in the day, saying things like "don't leave home till you've seen the country" This is because kiwis love to travel overseas first, then come home to roost, so often they don't get to travel around their own country. Loved this. A very good short preview showing what's possible in 12 parts of the country. Yes there is more, but hey you've already covered more than what most kiwis would see and do in their lifetime. Now next must be an Oscar trophy? 👌☺️

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hahaha and the Oscar goes to…New Zealand!

[@richjdnz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoeraKh4r7aLbas&ab_channel=LoveQueenstown Ha ha... remembered that TV ad when I was a kid!

[@elahhale9057]

@@richjdnz that's the Ad.👍🏻 I had forgotten how it went, thanks for that. Made me laugh all over again. 😆

[@seaglasscolor]

Thank you for this very thorough guide to points of interest in New Zealand.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers Anne 🙏🏼

[@qtarensIEL]

Hello Alexander! I am writing to you from Russia. As a person who is interested in this country, thank you for such interesting videos!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you

[@ChasingMayzie]

We're playing golf at Cape Kidnappers in March! Well, my husband is playing golf...I'm just riding along in the cart. We're so excited!

[@AlexanderAyling]

That is awesome! Have fun!

[@alisonryan-landon9768]

Waiheke Island off Auckland sounds charming too. Well done video! Loved all the tracks!

[@AlexanderAyling]

We still haven’t made it up there yet. It’s on our list ;)

[@sunshinegorman3218]

I’m excited to do the Tongariro Crossing and see Milford sound. I only have 16 days in NZ so I’m going on a tour with Haka Tours.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome!! You’re gonna have so much fun

[@sunshinegorman3218]

@@AlexanderAyling I know and you and Carrie have really inspired me to go. And it’s going to be my first solo trip too.

[@cindyvanes7577]

I really like Dunedin, especially the beaches.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Yes I love Dunedin too. I studied there. Otago Peninsula is amazing

[@sailordent]

@@AlexanderAyling I was also curious that you didn’t include Dunedin and hope that it just was an attempt to shorten the vlog.

[@SuperKingemperor]

Very informative.

[@beverlybreneman9016]

This is the best information I've come across !Thank you so much for the overall picture of New Zealand It was extremely helpful

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad you enjoyed it Beverly! Check out my latest NZ Travel Itinerary. 21-Day New Zealand Travel Itinerary | Best of North & South Islands! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6PImXpoh6-GoZo

[@cltinturkey]

Great tips. One economical way to see the country is to travel by bus when possible and rent a car or van occasionally. That's how I enjoyed the country for seven weeks in 2018/2019. It's magnificent! The buses are super economical, and I saved much money by renting only as needed. I think taking a vehicle on the ferry is quite pricy, so at a minimum you could rent one on the North Island and then pick up another on the South Island.

[@codyleroy9987]

Love it I'm saving to get there my bucket list

[@traveloors]

Gosh, i love New Zealand so much! Overnighter at Doubtful Sound was one of the greatest experiences i think. But what absolutely stands out is the hiking in Nz. It is so easy to plan, so many huts and easy access with the hut pass (off-season even the Great Walks). I miss that place so much.

[@AlexanderAyling]

It's an awesome country!

[@stevelinwood8362]

Very informative video! I never knew anything about New Zealand!😊

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Steve- watch this one next. 12 Essential NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL Tips! | WATCH BEFORE You Go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6iUc4BmpZJ3d80

[@ceramicnurse]

Lovely vid….we adore the Hauraki Gulf….a ferry trip from Auckland to Tiritiri Matangi island is well work the trip while in Auckland 🤩⛴👍🏼

[@AlexanderAyling]

We need to go to Waiheke and the gulf

[@willimacdo]

And a ferry to Rangitito Island.

[@Chas2751]

A great video. Very knowledgeable. But missed seeing the other side of South Island. Let's not forget Christchurch, Blenheim, Hanmer Springs, Dunedin & Invercargill. They all have something special to offer

[@juliawhiteman]

I just added SO many pins to my google maps! Thanks for sharing this guide :)

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@kaitiaki866]

As a Northlander who hasn't had the opportunity to see our beautiful South Island, this is a really helpful guide.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aewinner6995]

Thank you for the best video on NZ! I had no idea there were so many hot springs!

[@AlexanderAyling]

You’re very welcome, I highly suggest you pick up one (or all) of my New Zealand road trip itineraries, all the best spots are in there! bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand

[@karenneelyreed6451]

Thank you for the very helpful information! I look forward to checking out your add'l videos to structure a trip plan for a 3 week trip this coming february. It was very helpful to have the specific locations and names appear as you introduced the 12 recommendations. I subscribed for future ideas!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Karen! Take a look at the new video I published today. Lots more to help you plan

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

thanks for the interesting story and detail show.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertpatey-downes2581]

Really enjoyed your video on Doubtful Sound and the production quality giving the best visuals without actually being there. One of the activities that New Zealand has to offer not mentioned in your videos is disc golf. This is a highly enjoyable and popular game played on some of the most beautiful courses. Having played Spa Park at Lake Taupo was definitely my best disc golf experience in New Zealand. About to return to the South Island very soon for the second time to explore and play the many courses there

[@MargaritaNZ2024]

💕 love from Raglan to Coromandel to Kaikoura 💕🌊🏄🏽‍♀️ awesome video guide 🏡🌞

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Valarie!

[@nikkilogan7726]

Thanks Alex!! Love those ideas of the places you mentioned. Looking forward to those beautiful places soon. 😎💖🇳🇿✨

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers Nikki!!

[@peterkemp3901]

Thanks for the great video. Any tips on things to do with teenagers in South Island over Christmas would be very much appreciated.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey, thanks for watching. I’d suggest grabbing a copy of my 21 day NZ itinerary - the first two weeks are in the South Island and have all my best tips, favorite destinations, restaurants, hotels and activities. You can grab yours here: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand Cheers Alex

[@HannahKanew]

That was a great video. We are just beginning our research for a two month long sabbatical to NZ from New York at the end of 2023. Thanks for a great start to our search.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad it was helpful Hannah, stay tuned for tomorrow's video (it's 12 Essential NZ Travel Tips). It will be really useful

[@karenneelyreed6451]

Thank you for the very helpful information and suggestions. We look forward to reviewing your linked sites to determine an actual trip plan for Feb 2024.

[@AlexanderAyling]

My pleasure. Make sure you grab a copy of my 21 day itinerary or my 14 day itinerary. All my best tips, favorite spots, restaurants, activities, hotels and campgrounds in one easy to use interactive map. Shop them here👌🏼 21 day itinerary: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand 14 day itinerary: bit.ly/14DaysInNewZealand

[@lynnsargeant2749]

I would love to see a video just on Queenstown…. Great video thanks

[@sherreehill8299]

Great video, went green for awhile so missed a portion. :( We moved to Takaka, Golden Bay in August and love Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit area. We are currently on a 4 week road trip on the South Island presently at Mt Cook which is amazing . We will be doing the boat trip at Doubtful Sound and going onto Stewart Island. I would agree the Milford Trek is awesome, did that a few years back. We will be doing a portion of the Heaphy Trek out on the West Coast as well.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Sherree- 6K video clips broke my computer lol

[@albertopa58]

Thank you so much. Bucket list is the Milford Track.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers Alberto. Hope you can make it happen soon

[@Superbambel28]

Been watching all your content about new zealand with my hubby and daughter. Hope we can migrate der soon. ME And my husband is an introvert type of person which makes New Zealand is one of the best country that really suits us. Beautiful landscape and Peace is all we want.THANK you for sharing many content about new zealand. Were really looking forward for more videos to come. 😍

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hope you can make it soon Sybel!

[@micheleking5927]

Hi Alex thanks for a fantastic video of best spots in NZ but your video turned green when you should have been showing Aoraki. Viewers have to see it. Check at 24:22 and a little further on. Love your work. We will be in NZ in March

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Michele - yes for some reason the 6K video clips I had for Aoraki didn’t render properly. Unfortunate. I have a whole video shot in high quality video from Aoraki though. Check earlier videos on my channel

[@gracenevitt]

perfect timing for this video!! I'll be in NZ in a month and this had some great tips !!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome. Which spots made your list?

[@lauramc0788]

Loved this. Have been to NZ twice, but I would love to go back again. Hopefully that will happen as I would love to get to the Milford Sound.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Laura! Hope you can come back soon!

[@chasingadeline]

I really enjoyed watching this video!!! You have a Lot of good ideas of places to visit. We’re super excited because my wife and kids will be heading out there in 29 more days. She’s from New Zealand so we go there often. I will be following them a few days later and we hope to do a little bit of sightseeing in New Zealand but most of the time we spend visiting family. Thank you for sharing and highlighting how beautiful New Zealand is!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Not long now!!

[@mikehabel2441]

Hi Alexander🙂 We just returned from a two month trip to NZ. We live in a little amazing ski town in BC Canada so we know about beautiful country. New Zealand was incredible. We spent five weeks in the south island and three in the north. Maybe it’s because we do live in a little town in the middle of nowhere we gravitated more to the south island although the north is absolutely stellar! You asked what stood out the most …. That’s a very difficult question. I’m not really going to be able to answer it because there are so many top of the world answers. I’m going to put this one out here though. We did an overnight on doubtful sound, and it was incredible. We walked part of the Routeburn track and it was incredible. We did a day trip out on Milford sound and it was incredible. Our trip on doubtful, was peaceful and spectacular and we’re so glad we did it so I guess that’s my answer. If I actually have to answer that very difficult question. I have one spot whoops no make that two that are my favourite favourite places I’ve ever seen in New Zealand and I’m not going to tell you where they are . Thanks buddy for a great KZbin channel. We appreciate it. Mike👍🙂

[@briarfowler2458]

Golden Bay is my favourite area of NZ! My family and I holiday there every year, and we are always finding new places to explore and new things to do. Can’t wait to head back there this Summer! I also recently completed the Paparoa Great Walk with some friends - absolutely stunning. Still so many more places I haven’t visited yet and I’ve lived here my entire life. I love NZ ❤

[@AlexanderAyling]

I love how NZ hides all these little treasures around the next bay or over the next hill. Always something new to see. Golden Bay is amazing!

[@stargazer5073]

Omgoodness, I'm definitely a chill seeker....

[@AlexanderAyling]

I like a good balance :)

[@Megan7088-6]

That was awesome Alex 🤜🏽🤛🏽 can't wait to see what's in your videos from ya road trip around the East Coast and up North, I've been there and done that and absolutely wonderful 😍

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Meg!! Stay tuned 👍🏽

[@livelife50plus]

I live in Christchurch NZ - thank you for a great video

[@chrissessions6108]

This is the holy grail I've been waiting for. I guess I no longer have an excuse to keep putting off visiting NZ!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hahah thank you Chris. It took longer because I wanted to do it justice. I’ve got another one coming that’s informational (rather than destinations) 👍🏽

[@spennyblair]

Such an awesome video as always!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Spencer!

[@YazzyYou]

I'm late to the party, having only now discovered your channel. We've visited New Zealand a couple of times, first in 2004. A number of highlights I'd like to add (some of which might no longer be possible: Swimming with wild dolphins at sea from Kaikoura, also viewing albatross at sea there, visit White Island, cruise Lake Tasman (we did that just 2 weeks after the Tasman glacier carved in 2009; huge blocks of ice in the water), drive through the Catlins (water falls, Nugget Point, Mouraki boulders).

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks for sharing! Yes all great tips, although White Island is off limits since the volcanic eruption disaster that happened there a few years back

[@YazzyYou]

True. We visited White Island back in 2009 when all was well. If I'm not mistaken, swimming with wild dolphins was also banned, or there was some talk about banning it.

[@lexiwithherspoon]

thank you for this travel guide! I have been watching you for about a year now and your videos made me absolutely fall in love with New Zealand- at some point I want to move there :) I'm studying abroad next semester to Australia and hope to visit NZ during my spring break!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Perfect! Which spots are you thinking?

[@prasadnagasubramanian266]

It's heaven on earth. Can't wait to explore this beautiful country with amazing people :)

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks for Subscribing Prasad. I've got another NZ Travel Tips Video dropping tomorrow. Turn on notifications so you don't miss it. Cheers!

[@prasadnagasubramanian266]

@@AlexanderAyling It's really a pleasure. I'll check it out. Coming to Dunedin to study and I'm mesmerised by the scenic places in NZ. Thanks for sharing them with the larger community. I can't wait to see it myself in person.

[@AlexanderAyling]

@@prasadnagasubramanian266 Awesome! I studied in Dunedin as well. You're going to love it. Watch my new video here for more NZ Travel Tips & Information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6iUc4BmpZJ3d80

[@prasadnagasubramanian266]

@@AlexanderAyling That's awesome!

[@esthiefraser1945]

Cathedral Grove seems like a Must Do!! I love to do photography (only for my own enjoyment) and it's looks like a beautiful spot!

[@johnpaki1534]

Beautiful, so well said, well done...😃

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks John

[@cltinturkey]

I loved the areas surrounding Rotorua, Dunedin, and Te Anau. Great hiking and world class scenery. Everywhere you turn in New Zealand is more beautiful than the last place. It truly is unique and unbelievable. Many people will ask, "How long can you stay?" My answer is always "not long enough!"

[@walkalong2811]

Never been in New Zealand. It is definitely on my bucket list. Meanwhile I enjoy it through your videos. You just got a new subscriber!!!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Welcome to the channel

[@thirstymercfan]

Hey Alex the video cuts out for a bit when you talk about Mt Cook. Just letting you know. Great video btw of my birth country 😊 I live in australia but always love going back to see beautiful nz I love the South Island even tho I’m from Auckland… you are right no body wants to hang out in Auckland 🙄 I did my bungee in Taupo not sure if it’s still there I did is when I was like 19. I did the Milford track at beginning of 2020 before lockdowns but I think The Routeburn Track is way better and more accessible…

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you. Unfortunately those clips are 6K and I’ve been having issues with my editing program being unable to render them properly. Thanks for the heads up

[@stevoschannel]

Great video!!! Thank you!!! Man, there’s a green screen about 24 mins in, looks like the video is missing?

[@daniellelindblom7753]

I really appreciate the pacing of this video ❤

[@oceanhooligan]

Please make a Queenstown video! We are coming to New Zealand in May for our honeymoon, and your travel guides are fantastic!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Paige. It’s gonna happen stay tuned

[@tanyaturuwhenua8667]

I continue to enjoy seeing through your eyes parts of my country that I’ve yet to visit/ experience myself! Hopefully the Far North will make a future video. Just noticed a green screen in your video at around 24 (Aoraki Pt) fyi.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Tanya! Yes unfortunately my 6K footage from Aoraki was too much for my computer to handle. Have you seen the Aoraki vlog? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGHLaaJujZ2pmpI

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Am looking forward to watching, as well as also looking forward to a follow up or add on eventually when you discover and travel to all the amazing New Zealand spots you haven't been to as yet! :))

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Tom! More on the way!

[@886jh]

The first foreign country I went to is NZ🥰Lived on South Island for about one month and enjoyed the warm climate when it was winter in China🤣The peaceful atmosphere in Timaru was really fascinating...Looking forward to revisit

[@vasanthakalbagal2196]

Hi Alex, Loved your crisp yet vivid, comprehensive commentry of NZ ! It was a picturesque recap of our trips to South Island. I still feel this is the best place on earth 🌎. Except for Raglan, we as a family did two trips to all the places you listed and more. Ofcourse Christchurch was in full glory before the disastrous earthquake. Love you for your spirit. Enjoy travel !! Vasantha Kalbagal

[@gaytimpany7330]

Great video Alex. I'm a kiwi from Rotorua. You did a great job promoting our beautiful country. I'm off to the South Island for a huge roadie this summer. Exploring Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Stewart Island and Fiordland. Have you created videos about NZ cycle trails? Doing the Otago Central Rail trail while we are South. Keep the fabulous videos coming. Love that you use te reo māori.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you! Yes I want to travel by bicycle around Nz this summer!

[@melissagilby3959]

Great video! Really captured the beauty on offer! And even as a New Zealander I’m still in awe of some of the stunning scenery around, it never gets old ❤

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Melissa. So much to explore here right?!

[@turmaalava4737]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GwigglesNZ]

Mate, you should partner with Tourism NZ. This is a fantastic video.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Tweet them for me haha

[@SlushieTee14]

Alex i dont know if it’s me but your video during the Mt. Cook went to green during your b roll.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Yes thank you! 6K footage broke KZbin lol

[@lornah4147]

Kia ora Alex I appreciate the adrenaline junkie theme but as a mature road tripper I do feel you missed out some magnificent road trip ideas. Bay of Islands would be my starting point at the top idea - Russell & Waitangi / Paihia & of course Cape Reinga. Tamaki Drive in Auckland & around the bays’ - either northern or eastern - is also stunning on a summer’s day. Waiheke Island has some of the most amazing views across the Hauraki Gulf & the most incredible restaurants!!!! The other really unique road trip is the Forgotten Highway - through to Whangamōmona. Ohhh Tokoroa for the carvings to drive past and get some amazing pictures! Ruapehu in the Central Plateau is an amazing drive in winter or summer. Totally agree with your assessment of Hawkes Bay - Art Deco Festival is one of our best festivals!!!!!! Promenading is delightful! Such incredible community fun dancing in the streets late at night -ohh la la ;-) The East Coast drive is also something very magical / spiritual! State Highway 2 down to Wellington is an incredible drive with so many markets & gorgeous little towns to stop and see. There is no where in the South Island that is not incredible to drive. The road to & through the Kaikoura coast is now so different since the 2016 earthquake beyond words beautiful!!! Christchurch & Dunedin / Otago are both extraordinary areas to explore with so many incredible options! We had the most magnificent times exploring Akaroa on one of our last trips down there. And I would be absolutely remiss if I did not mention the Catlins area south of Dunedin. Purakaunui Falls I think are our most beautiful hidden waterfall. And the beautifully stunning area of Fox & Franz Josef - in fact the entire West Coast. Pancake Rocks is a must stop along with Hokitika & Lake Kaniere. We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful and magnificent country. My top twelve would be: Cape Reinga, Waitangi / Paihia / Bay of Islands / Russell Exploring the cities - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, & Dunedin Whangamōmona, Waitomo, Tokoroa, East Coast - Whakatane through to Hawkes Bay Taupo to Central Plateau. Simply all of the South Island - down one coast & up the other either via Arthurs Pass or Lewis Pass & stopping at Hanmer Springs for a few days!!! Haha Yes its taken us years to explore all of these areas

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@gaytimpany7330]

Fantastic reply. Love our beautiful country. Thanks for sharing. Fingers crossed we can continue to see more overseas tourists. It's music to my ears hearing foreign accents again here in Rotorua.

[@lornah4147]

@@gaytimpany7330 Thank you for replying Gay 😊 I've been exploring going overseas again lol now that we can! But every picture I see online brings me back to a memorable moment from being in NZ ❤️ Yes I absolutely love & adore our beautiful country 💖

[@DrDifra]

thanks for the video! me and my girlfriend are doing a south-to-north roadtrip this coming october as our honey moon, finishing it up with 5 days in Cook Island. we are OH so excited to explore all the scenery what would you say are your top 1 days hikes to suggest? schedule will be busy but we definitely want to leave space for hiking!

[@AlexanderAyling]

That’s going to be an awesome trip! I highly suggest you grab a copy of my 21 day north & South Island road trip itinerary. It’s got all my favorite spots, activities, day hikes, restaurants and much more. Grab yours here: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand You’re gonna love the Cook Islands too, have you seen my videos from there?

[@DrDifra]

@@AlexanderAyling Will check it out !

[@edithprimavera275]

Txs for all the tips!

[@laurihalderman6242]

Rotoura (glow worm caves, Maori cultural activities/meal, soaking in a volcanic hot-tub), Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, I think I might try to find a nighttime activity to see the stars on the South Island. My friend and I are going next year but we are somewhat limited as we are not driving.

[@marianbak5009]

A friend of mine is living in Waimate, I'm going there next month. We deffenite go to the north island, been 2 times to NZ, and now we both stopped working, time enough.On my way back to the Netherlands we probably visit Hawaii, somewhere in April.I'll wil have a look at some other videos.

[@Mnementh21]

In my neck of the woods, keep our little slice quite 😉. And head to Mt Nimrod track on a hot day while you are hear and swim under the rock arch

[@graemewatson2296]

As a New Zealander who has been up and down the country a few times, I couldn't wait to get to the teaming cities of Asia, where I have stayed.

[@nadeansimmons226]

Wow you missed so much. Dunedin and all of the areas reached from there.😢

[@AlexanderAyling]

I studied in Dunedin. Unfortunately can’t fit it all in one video for someone’s two week trip. I’ll make another guide soon!

[@913agh]

I’d love ❤the hot springs

[@afinchy1972]

Great video! I am planning a trip to NZ next year but from my research, a campervan does not seem to be a cheap option. Rental car and cheap hotel looks like better value for money.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Adam. Totally. Have you seen my itinerary yet? It’s custom designed for that exact style of travel. All my favorite spots, hotels, restaurants, activities, hikes, secret spots and much much more. Check it out: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand

[@ValentinLadenhauf]

really nice video - thx for all the info! in case you dont have the full 30min: if you ramp up the speed to 1.25 it has a sort of korean pop song/game vibe!

[@AlexanderAyling]

LOL

[@stargazer5073]

Yes, more travel videos

[@AlexanderAyling]

More coming!

[@willimacdo]

You didn't mention Takaka and the hills. The Southern Alps have corners like this too, so drive carefully and pull over for faster vehicles. I'm from Auckland but now live on the West Coast. Any time you are driving through the Buller Gorge you won't be disappointed for scenery. Lastly there is one section between Westport and Greymouth that is breathtaking. Just drive to the conditions please.

[@tacrewgirl]

Great info. Thanks.

[@alanageary5905]

I feel very fortunate to call Aoteroa home and even more fortunate to have seen so much of it. Your vlog has me more curious about Rotorua. I haven't been there since I was a kid and would love to visit again. Stewart Island is also on my bucket list for next year! I highly recommend Cape Reinga, the top of the North. Seeing where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet is quite remarkable. It's a very spiritual place. Also Bay of Islands is worth checking out!

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Wonderful roundup, Alexander! I'm planning to start my Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand next year so I was super excited to see that you posted this video. Also YES, I'd love to see a full Queenstown video. I'm considering it as my base for the WHV. 😃🌿

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome. Stay tuned for the Queenstown guide and another Tips video coming soon

[@yvonneandbeyond]

@@AlexanderAylingahhh, brilliant! Thanks for all your hard work and beautiful videos. They are so enjoyable and motivating. :)

[@LyndaPerrie]

Brilliant and great info for first time tourists, one comment though, all the places you mention would it be possible to put it up on your video as the spelling is hard to get just from you saying the word. Thanks

[@AlexanderAyling]

I'm working on a New Zealand Travel Guide PDF which will have all the information, tips available

[@LyndaPerrie]

@@AlexanderAyling That will be absolutely great and just what we need, thanks.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey there!@@LyndaPerrie It's live! My Itinerary Guide highlights the best destinations in New Zealand in one easy-to-follow 21-day travel itinerary, sharing all my favorite secret spots, best restaurants, and hotels, must-see attractions, and experiences all in one easy-to-follow interactive map! Check it out! SHOP MY 21-DAY NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL ITINERARY & GUIDE: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand

[@JohnDelesky-c7p]

We really liked walking and paddling along Abel Tasman. Thought the walk was beautiful. jd

[@giacomodisandro4929]

Just followed you on youtube since your videos are amazing. Quick question. Do you suggest to come in August despite it’s winter ? Are top things you mention still enjoyable ?

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hello Giacomo, thanks for subscribing. If you come here in August, I'd only suggest it if you're here for winter sports, like skiing or snowboarding on the South Island. If you want to do more of the outdoors activity, I'd suggest waiting until the NZ summer (December-March). You can learn more here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6iUc4BmpZJ3d80

[@alanarzate93]

Hobbiton is definitely a must the lord of the rings moview are amazing

[@debprimosch4144]

This was the video I was looking for. Can you do a video on camper and, trailers, RVs, etc. how Do we go about renting something, prices, do they have travel packages with maps, and suggestions on where to stay etc? How much would a typical vacay cost? Etc??? Thanks. Please tag me with answers. The biggest question I have, how pet friendly is it and how would I go about bring a small dog from the states?

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Deb, I’ll make a video guide for camper, rv travel guide. Unfortunately you’ll have to leave your little dog in the states though. NZ is very strict about bringing animals into the country. I have a video about bringing our dog with us when we moved it. It was a nightmare

[@debprimosch4144]

Thank you! I did find and watch the video about bring your dog. I guess they fall in line with England. I appreciated watching your experience

[@rolverduyn8928]

I'll try to see Coromandel and Raglan. What can I expect around Mt Egmont?

[@jasminerobertsvideos]

Hey I loved your video- very comprehensive. Until now I hadn’t seen anything like this about New Zealand. My husband and I would like to visit New Zealand but we hear they drive on the left side of the road 😮and it seems it would be impossible to get around and see those places without driving.

[@AlexanderAyling]

It’s all good. It’s easy to drive here, you’ll get the hang of it in no time. 👍🏽

[@AlexanderAyling]

Need help planning your trip to New Zealand? I've got you covered. My Itinerary Guide highlights the best destinations in New Zealand in one easy-to-follow 21-day travel itinerary, sharing all my favorite secret spots, best restaurants, and hotels, must-see attractions, and experiences all in one easy-to-follow interactive map! Check it out! SHOP MY 21-DAY NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL ITINERARY & GUIDE: bit.ly/21DaysinNewZealand

[@Degenpilot]

Bucket list

[@AlexanderAyling]

For sure!!

[@gregnz1]

Raglan is the Surf Beach.

[@rollyrolly7729]

Good video bro. At lot of theses types of videos are usually inaccurate and have orators that clearly haven't even been here. A tip for pronouncing Taupo. Think of it as toe and paw put them together and you get pretty close to the correct pronunciation

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers!

[@robbaskerville253]

Small correction. The Tongariro Crossing is not one of the Great Walks. Most of it is included in the Tongariro Northern Circuit, a 4 day walk which is a Great Walk. (And highly recommend)

[@KAROZ888]

Great Vid Alex ... Just a lil suggestion ... Taupo is pronounced Toe-paw ... Best way to write it! Cheers

[@AlexanderAyling]

That’s what I said haha. I guess with my Californian accent it’s more like Toe Pour

[@KAROZ888]

@@AlexanderAyling no more like Toe-Pa!!! LOL all good just wanna help out ... Cheers