4 TAUPO Iconic (& Free) Things To Do! Reveal New Zealand Ep.09

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We hope you enjoyed this video - drop a comment and let us know! This is one of 20+ episodes in this Reveal NZ campervan series around New Zealand, you can watch the others here - kzbin.info/aero/PLUDuSYCnVh-SUQbCofbEFYbNaaZrfdipU

[@simmo3730]

Hi guys, from England. I visited the Falls and Taupo 20years ago with my 2 kids and my best pal who lived in Levin. We had a fantastic couple of days in lovely Taupo. My kids paddled in the lake. We loved the dramatic falls. Lovely drive back to Levin seeing Ruapehu and the open spaces where your army train I believe? We had much better weather than you guys did 👍🙏

[@charliestevenson1867]

After 4 months Taupo hole in one is at 1099

[@nadiamuller622]

Even with all that rain...you are making me want to visit NZ again. You are great ambassadors for your country.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww thank you, we really appreciate that. Hope you get to visit again someday!

[@mycoolcar]

I’m an NZer and want to say you guys are doing a fantastic job showing our country. Makes me want to travel NZ more.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww ❤️ Comments like this make our hearts SO happy! We love doing Kiwis proud. Thank you!

[@sarahmac8825]

It's abit sad but I get so excited to see another vlog go up from you guys and it never disappoints! Amazing as always 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not sad at all! We love that you look forward to them! ❤️

[@melodyaminian9008]

New Zealand is up there with Iceland when it comes to natural wonders. I love hearing the nostalgic childhood memories!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We havent been to Iceland yet but we have a feeling we're gonna love it!

[@cottagechong3674]

Have been to NZ South Island 3 times since my honeymoon in 2011. Love NZ! However, in all 3 trips, my wife and me have not tried campervan. Now with 2 kids, I am finding inspirations from your videos and preparing for our 4th trip. Once the travel restriction is lifted, NZ will be our top choice- family campervan trip! Chong from Singapore.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We saw so many families in campervans and the kids always looked SO happy! It sounds like your 4th trip will be one that you and your family will remember forever ❤️

[@angie23575]

I love that you addressed your pronunciation of Taupo 💖 setting a great example for others 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Angie, doing out best to learn and adapt 💕

[@RexWaldron]

On a binge watch again! Those falls are absolutely insane 😳 you definitely timed your visit well, in fact the rain made it all the more epic!

[@2eleven48]

Love the small birds flying into the cockpit for grub.

[@tamarawitchard9982]

Your new videos are absolutely amazing. Dan seems so much more relaxed and himself in front of the camera

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw that's so nice - I think Dane's a natural too.

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

Huka falls looked crazy!! I'm loving your vlogs, it's bringing back such great memories of the last time I was in NZ 😃

[@Animalisticbehavio]

back ten when i visited new zealand that waterfall is blue yeah litterally blue in colour. very beautiful place

[@Jim-ub9qy]

This was another one of those 'really well done' videos and you did it all in pretty adverse conditions. In addition to the excellent video content I like to comment on the technical aspects that you do so very well. I absolutely love the soft, calm voice introducing the video. It gets me every time. The two of you would be great audio backdrop for any video series. The video quality is as good as it gets and the music is very fitting and timely. I really enjoy the balance of video, candid shots, slow-motion and drone photography. The drone shots flying toward the falls were especially good and slow-motion video of Stacey and her expressions add so much to what you do. I apologize for being so descriptive or technical but I wanted you to know that all the little things that you do make for a really special 15 minute video tour. And...I'm loving this tour of NZ during your camper van trip. Really well done Dane and Stacey!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Jim! Don't ever apologise for leaving such a lovely comment and amazing feedback - we really appreciate it. We love that you pick up on the smaller details that we spend a lot of time on. These things can sometimes be overlooked so it's refreshing to know that you see them and have been enjoying the NZ series! Can't thank you enough!

[@haurakicellars9449]

Well done again guys fantastic footage and information as usual.Keep up the good work.

[@carolfields6837]

Your travel experience shines through as usual, well done going with the flow!

[@TenheadLife]

Love seeing the “everyday” life too!

[@StewartPowell]

What a beautiful country you guys live in! I can’t wait be able to visit there myself. Loving this series guys.

[@TravelKiwi]

oh my god hahaha cobb & Co 😂😂 my favourite place as a child the traffic light drinks!!! brings back so many memories use to love those drinks haha! loving your road trip around NZ!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha how good was Cobb & Co! We loooved the traffic light drinks too 😂

[@zoemorrison07]

Huka falls was so peaceful and calming! It actually inspired me to go chase my own waterfall, and I found a beautiful one near me, I think you’re making me fall in love with waterfalls 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's so cool to hear! Happy waterfall adventures!

[@gavinp6609]

props to Stace on being ur offsider to back you in.. Its exactly how you do it for Truckies!... #Hi5Stace

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Gav! Definitely took some practice... I started off facing the wrong way so Dane couldnt see anything 😂

[@cristinarodriguez-wd3xt]

Ha,ha...loved the birds flying in the background inside McDonalds !!!

[@wayfinderunleashed1576]

Great vlog. I especially liked your transition shots!

[@salanicus]

We keep missing these episodes due to our beach house renovation, but Yes, $10K chance for a hole in one would be a great score. Looks like fun, even in the rain. Cool, we remember the Adventures eating in that old plane. You two are clearly loving the convenience of that amazing RV. NZ is such a Beautiful country🥰 Thanks for another fun share, James and Kim

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh beach house renovation! That sounds exciting guys! You're right, we are absolutely loving it ❤️

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw the water in the river. Stunning. Shame its raining so much lovley video

[@chrisemery1338]

Love the plane/travel humour at McD’s! 🤣 We took the kids to Cobb & Co in Christchurch recently for a walk down memory lane, traffic lights had to be had.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hey Chris! Cool you got to take the kids there, that walk down memory lane must be so strange - we're still shocked they exist, why did we think they were all gone now?

[@wiebkewanderlust2880]

This video brought back some happy memories for me - I tried the iconic Kiwiburger at Macca's in Taupo and of course I sat in the DC-3, too! I am looking forward to seeing the rest of this series!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh no way! Hope you enjoyed your Kiwiburger!

[@bobguenther6658]

I would love to visit NZ! Just an awesome country. Thanks for doing this series!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for watching! 😋

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

The opening parking scene is adorable. Love the interactions between you two. I also love mini golf!! Love the plane mcdonald's... we've been to a MacDonald's on a riverboat before (not sure if it still exists). Huka Falls looks gorgeous!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I was so proud of myself 😂 Danes taught me how to be a great parking helper! McDonalds on a riverboat sounds awesome.

[@exploreearth6275]

Amazing place Those falls are incredible 😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So special! Even in the rain

[@andyt5116]

Should have added Reids Farm as # 6... after all if your in a camper this is place to stay for the night... FREE!! I did.. many a time 🚙

[@yukat3206]

I enjoy learning things about NZ more than ever from you 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome to hear!

[@brightslumber]

Golfing into the ocean, reminds me of one of my favourite Seinfeld episodes! (that's a good thing!)

[@raap33]

loving these, cant wait until im allowed to come!

[@vickimcmillan3705]

Always interesting, shame about the rain but hey, always gorgeous 😍🙏🌺🌿

[@Alex-mz3nc]

Wow! The inside of the plane has had a massive upgrade!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Has it really? We don't remember what it used to look like.

[@happyhermit2022]

I've only just found your channel...binge watching 👀..the water was immense...nearly as immense as Prawn Park. Great camera work and really engaging thank you:)

[@_thedaybefore]

Just sitting here... Binge-watching your travel videos. Living vicariously 😸

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We love a binge watch! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

That kid on the airplane 🤦‍♀️ I can imagine your frustration when you were having to edit that! The Huka falls was amazing, I adore stunning nature like that. 🥰 Curious to know how you were able to keep the camera lens rain free - do you have a super wide lens and therefore it was under the umbrella, or do you have something like a mini umbrella for the camera?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 The screaming kid definitely made us feel like we were stuck on a flight! We have a 12-35mm lens which is weather sealed and Dane just held it under the umbrella (it did get really wet)

[@RosscoPeecho]

You guys seem great. I'm sure it's not easy keeping a "travel" channel going during a time that travel is at a record low. Keep it up!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We thought that too, but it's actually been such a good reminder for us to appreciate our backyard (for now anyway) Thanks so much!

[@DrFanunu]

Wow! Breathtaking 💕💕🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Pretty0677]

I Miss New Zealand and watching your vlog it's like I am back in that place

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw we love that our adventures can transport you back here!

[@davidgross9321]

Soggy video but still great. Hope the sun comes out for you!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Soggy! 😂

[@laulutar]

I had such a good giggle at "Remember when we used to go on planes, 7 or 8 months ago?" as we took the hugely long flights to and from NZ (from my Nordic perspective) less than 9 months ago...

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂😂 Gotta have a laugh don't we!

[@laulutar]

@@DanegerAndStacey yeah, it's often a case of laughing, so I don't end up crying 😅

[@travelertrome8449]

Wow Huka Falls is beautiful yet frightening! Can you imagine rafting through there? Not me! Yet so beautiful....from the bridge. 😆 Another great vlog!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha that would be terrifying! Thank you 😁

[@DmitryBabanov]

Bout this insurance for me and my wife. Thanks for the useful ad!

[@stanross6627]

Could have paddled through their, so much RAIN! Awesome, I love it! I want to go to the Prawn Farm! Every video, I'm like I want to go there. And there,oh and do that to! Looking forward to the next one! Cheers, safe travels.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha hope you're taking notes and making a biiiiig list of things to do. The prawn farm is worth a visit too! Just posted the next vlog, hope you enjoy it :)

[@stanross6627]

@@DanegerAndStacey I am taking notes,loved that black sand beach! How long was the fairy ride? Thanks for the reply, safe travels! I didn't know you(actually don't know whom I'm speaking with) had a Facebook page. Just found it, and of course I'm following now.

[@Andy_M986]

Man,I miss Cobb N Co,and Wimpy,Wimpy had the best grilled meals,totally unhealthy,but everything unhealthy tastes good.NZ 40 years ago,was a haven of fun and unpretention, such an amazing way of life.

[@FrancisAlbert1990]

I was just there yesterday. I went to all the places you went to in your vlog and in prawn park as well. prawn park is amazing, for kids.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

For kids.... and adults 😂

[@DeclanBurger]

ah its so cool to see lake taupo in a vid! we were just down at mt rua a couple months ago and went to the hole in one place and the putt putt golf :P

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh that's so cool! We wish it wasnt raining so we could go to mini golf!! Hope you had a great trip 😁

[@tshering2003]

Vow, amazing river

[@lailaagrado]

Cannot wait for the Dan the accountant video!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That will be a big one!

[@suzi2084]

LOL we ended up having alot of soup on our campervan trip too, so easy,so warm and fills you up :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Can't beat hot soup on a cold rainy day!

[@williehannon9306]

Beautiful. Now off to google Traffic Light Drinks at Cobb & Co lol

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You won't be disappointed 😂

[@PortlyTravellers]

Ok just got stuck on how much your mcCafe coffee were. In Canada 2 med coffee only cost $2.7 usd. Nice walk down memory lane. That river look great, love the sound of the raging water. Rain is no fun loved how you made the best of it and powered through.-Shawna🍁

[@DanegerAndStacey]

WHAT!! No wonder tourists say New Zealand is expensive 🙈

[@janelledouglas2508]

The delicious "chips" at Cobb & Co were called Taties, you can still buy them ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That might be the best news we've heard all year haha

[@janelledouglas2508]

Google them ;)

[@viwy584]

wonder if you are going to do some south island campervan tour?

[@nintendolover114]

Hey guys, the Australia/NZ travel bubble is looking highly likely by Christmas! So you may be able to fit in a international flight before the year is out! Woo!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That would be AMAZING!! We can't wait to get back to Straya. We would have to drop $4k to pay for 2 weeks in quarantine to get back into NZ though so probably won't be coming over until it's safer / easier / cheaper to get back home.

[@Psychphuq]

6:28 LoL... I miss those memories too...☺

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 The good old days when we could travel!

[@StepBackThre3]

I'm gonna be there in lake as a navigation officer someday.

[@christij9816]

All the time

[@frankclarke6651]

Mc Donald Duglas(Yankee), pioneer aerodynamic engineer in airplanes or is it aeroplanes?

[@karendoody4581]

never went to Cobb and Co as a kid as my parents struggled financially...i however did Cheezels on my fingers

[@DanegerAndStacey]

To be honest, Cheezels have waaaay more flavour than the Cobb & Co ones so you really didn't miss out ☺️❤️

[@smilesmile78]

Did you fly the drone at the falls or is it stock video?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The falls drone footage was supplied (which is why it looks a little grainy) but a good way to give some perspective and set the scene 😁

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@lailaagrado]

Hmmm i can prediiiict that Dan will need a month of relaxation and physical treatment for his back once you two are back ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha hopefully not!

[@honee2short200]

🥰🥰

[@christij9816]

I live in toupo I go to maca,s

[@ruthuckardes7401]

No wonder NZ is so luscious and green..it always seems to be "pissing with rain" 🤭...your words, not mine 😉

[@peetak5597]

Better the rain then drought

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Can't argue with that! Spring and summer is beauuuutiful though, this is in the middle of winter!

[@eddwebster6359]

🤙🏿

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😁😁😁

[@wakallen-bowring5543]

Tow po(r silent) not tow pO

[@Freetalkfm]

Taities

[@Freetalkfm]

Go swimming in lake wheres your toggs toggs undies its warm as when wet

[@alexr954]

she's such a cutie.. ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I agree 😂 - Dane

[@lillianthomas4395]

How bloody stupid filming around Taupo in the rain. Complete waste of time.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Are you the messiah, blessed with amazing weather everywhere you go, Lillian? The only time wasted was you bothering to comment