American Couple Reacts: New Zealand! Top Things To Do! FIRST EVER REACTION!! Hello New Zealand!

American Couple Reacts: New Zealand! Top Things To Do! FIRST EVER REACTION!! Hi New Zealand! We finally made it over to you and SO excited that we did! What an absolutely gorgeous place filled with so much to do! This video just shows 10 things to do and we certainly know there is SO much more! But this is our first time really checking out New Zealand and things to do there. Thanks so much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our KZbin channel and it's FREE! Also please click the Like button. Thanks so much for watching!
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[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Hi New Zealand! We finally made it over to you and SO excited that we did! What an absolutely gorgeous place filled with so much to do! This video just shows 10 things to do and we certainly know there is SO much more! But this is our first time really checking out New Zealand and things to do there. Thanks so much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our KZbin channel and it's FREE! Also please click the Like button. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Paddyollee]

Hello from NZ! Really looking forward to this video.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@@Paddyollee HI there! 👋

[@Paddyollee]

We have had devastating rainfall in Auckland over the last two days, months worth of rain in one day.

[@neilfleming2787]

Milford Sound is stunning, I love going there (been three times). Last time I was in Queenstown the concierge told me about another one called Doubtful sound...takes a LONG time to get there and you take a coach, then a ferry, then a small coach up and through a pass to get there...but it is amazing

[@neilfleming2787]

If you want to do New Zealand justice, DRIVE. There are so many places you can do in coach groups, but of the three coach tours I've done it still doesn't get you everywhere worth seeing. I went there with a friend and he did all the driving and I did the navigating but we had to pre-book all the stops which didn't make it flexible, but we did cover a LOT of both islands. Start in Auckland - you can do the Waitomo caves as a day trip and lots of other stuff to do there, then go north through the Bay of Islands (stay there if you can afford it so you can do at least the trip to 'hole in the rock'), go up to the northern tip where two oceans meet then head back down towards Rotorua and spend at least a couple of days there - you could go via Tauranga but the area south of Hamilton is stunning. From Rotorua I'd go to Lake Taupo and then either keep heading south or go off towards Napier and keep going south to Wellington - you must go to the top of Mount Victoria for the view (and see if you can see an aircraft coming in to the airport there...scary approach. Most car rentals want you to swap cars in Wellington if you are going to south island, but whatever...hope on that ferry and enjoy the magnificent scenery along Queen Charlotte sound.....(South island suggestions if you want them later)

[@neilfleming2787]

Quick shout out to the people of Auckland who are going through some trying times at the moment with some horrendous weather which has caused a lot of problems and made some people homeless. I feel for you.😢😢😢

[@cadifan]

And that's just the first of three weather fronts that are coming over before the end of the week! I'm lucky the road I live on is slightly raised (up hill).

[@heathcornbeef]

Cheers brother some people are really suffering

[@neilfleming2787]

@@cadifan I have a friend who lives in Orewa and she's in the same situation, slightly elevated and so far is ok. Stay safe.

[@cadifan]

@mikka fjallraven What the hell you on about?

[@cadifan]

@mikka fjallraven You need to check your meds!

[@cameronwilliams1217]

Milford sound is beautiful but the drive into Milford is even more spectacular

[@michaelnolan6951]

Hell yeah! I consider Enzed my home (even though I am not a citizen.) I was born in Scotland to a Kiwi mother and an English father. I went to NZ with my parents as a baby and lived there until the age of 27. You are so right about this video just scratching the surface of things to see and do. One of the things that is hard to overstate is the sheer amount of natural beauty. You don't need to visit a place to find a beauty spot. They are EVERYWHERE and if you don't care for a view, drive 10 minutes in any direction. It's insane how landform diverse the country is. Unlike 'Straya, the animals don't all want to kill you. Strict biosecurity means we have zero snakes, for example. In my admittedly prejudiced opinion, the people are the nicest in the world, too. ETA: This video is by adrenaline junkies, and even with two activities in Queenstown totally misses the spectacular scenery and the only food they show is Fergburger (admittedly, world famous) and fish and chips. The countries biggest industry is tourism, so accommodation and restaurants in tourist areas are world class.

[@organisedchaosxo]

My cousin emigrated to New Zealand from UK over 20 years ago now and I've managed to visit 3 times in that time and it's such a beautiful place.

[@AngeDownie]

Tis Ange This was truely awesome the scenery was magical

[@janettesinclair6279]

My favorite experiences in NZ - 1)Cruise in Milford Sound, 2)Queenstown - jet boat ride, 3)Akaroa - swimming with dolphins, 4)Nelson - coastal boat trip stopping off along the beaches of the National Park, 5)Coromandel - visit Hot Water Beach, 6)Kaikoura - whale watching boat trip, 7)from Auckland - acting crew on an America's Cup racing yacht (adrenalin!) or spend the day wandering on Tiri Tiri Matangi island bird reserve, 8)Paihia - Bay of Islands boat trip, 9)Waitakere bush trip to the west coast black beach, 10)Rotorua - fascinating very active geothermal area. Auckland is a great city, or from Christchurch take the Tranz Alpine train across country to Greymouth, relaxing trip! PS I have not listed any dangerous activities, no jumping off high places or into freezing water, or long, long hikes because I was a lot older than this couple! 😄

[@ryokeh102]

Hi, Aussie here. I went to New Zealand back in 2014 and it was amazing I do recommend the Glow Worms and Hobbiton. There no shortages of spectacular landscapes and scenery in New Zealand however I absolutely fell in love with Queenstown! Words cannot describe just how stunning that place is!!! I walked outside my hotel and just across the road looked like a movie set! Absolutely beautiful mountains covered in snow (it was end of winter when I was there). Very very picturesque!! ❤❤

[@jenniferhirst2130]

Being a Brit, visiting NZ was like a home away from home, on the other side of the world with jungle and glaciers! But they drive on the same side of the road so all is good. We did 5 days in the north island to see the bay of islands at the top of the north island and the 70 mile beach as well as seeing Auckland. We need to go back to do the rest of the north island. We then had 3 weeks in a motorhome in the South Island. OMG! Milford Sounds defo, curio bay at the far south with penguins, well 2,000 matings pairs in the world, we saw one and have the video if you would like to see this area. With a petrified forest, trees that are rocks, with penguins on it! Abel Tasman National park is another must see, as is Marlborough sounds, wild camped there unbelievable! Marlbourgh for the wine and Kaikōura on the way down to Christchurch best fish and chips in NZ with great views. The coast road down to Christchurch where there has been major earthquakes, you can see all the hotels that shut down as they were cut off both ways (road open now), lots of seals bathing on the rocks en route. Queens town and mount cook areas and the route in and out from there were amazing too…. NZ is my favourite place we have visited and would go back in a heart beat!

[@iallso1]

Emigrated from the UK in 2009 and would not go back. I have visited Cape Reinga, 90 mile beach, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Coromandel, White Island, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Hawks Bay, Taranaki, Wellington all in the north island. Golden Bay, Nelson, Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura, West Coast, Queenstown, Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Invercargill, Stewart Island, the Catlins, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Banks Peninsula, and Arthur's Pass. I have been filling in a map as I see the country and there is plenty more to see, and all of it will be a pleasure.

[@carmellitale-man8871]

Kia ora (hi) from NZ. I am a Māori from Rotorua bought up around geysers and thermal activity. I took a friend for a night bath in winter, something she had never experienced I explained to her that the water would warm her from the inside out, she loved it leaving the bath in shorts and a tee shirt she said she had the best sleep ever and the warmth stayed with her all night, so when you come over holler out also I loved Xena too

[@stevencrutchley3234]

Art Deco buildings in Napier, Victorian architecture in Oamaru . the Hamilton gardens, the night sky in Tekapo.

[@evehosgood]

Hey guys 👋 I went to Auckland back in 2006, took well over 24 hours from London, changed planes in Malaysia. The most epic place I have ever been, ever

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

We believe it!!

[@jonylawson73]

​​@@TheNatashaDebbieShow absolute shit hole now ..owned by China..2md most expensive city after Sydney...average wage 65k ..average house ? 1.1million... You can see why nz has a very healthy dislike of tourists ..no offence..but what a ridiculous perception of a gridlocked city you have

[@Heather.C-kiwi-ninja]

Milford Sound boat cruise would be recommended! Also the South Island Tranz Alpine or the Costal Pacific train Journey. Very relaxing with incredible scenery. 😁👍

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Milford Sound looks like something out of a dream!!

[@john5966]

I was a £10 pom to new zealand you had a choice either fly or go by ship, and i chose to go by ship it only cost me £10 for my own cabin, three meals a day leaving southampton to the canary islands then to capetown south africa then across the indian ocean to freemantle adelaide melbourne sydney then on to auckland new zealand amazing memories. Lived in new zealand then moved to australia and then years later moved back to the uk with my kiwi daughter and my kiwi grandson, i still have most of my family re brother etc in adelaide whom i visit every year.

[@HaurakiVet]

As a kiwi born and bred I give thumbs up to this video. It's not so much what NZ has in the way of scenery etc, many countries have great assets as well but that it is so accessable in a very small area. When I cook breakfast in the morning I look out at the hills that were featured in the Hobbit trilogy (Hobbiton is about an hours drive away), there are natural hot pools about 1km down the road and we are only 2 hours from Auckland and about the same from Rotorua. Tramping (hiking) opportunities are everywhere as are beautiful beaches and fishing for trout and coastal and ocean game fishing. The problem for visitors is where to make your priorities and a local contact does help a lot, if not, tours are well organized but book ahead. We who live here know we are spoiled in a beautiful, safe environment which we love to share.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

You have an absolutely gorgeous home ❤️❤️

[@feroxranger]

Kia ora, (hello) from rural Aotearoa (nz). I enjoy watching you gals and love that you are exploring some kiwi content. Come visit any time. Cheers, thanks for all your hard work.

[@amiemarieattridge1158]

Always wanted to visit, I’ve always thought that New Zealand is the beautiful sister to Britain so much diversity of landscape ❤

[@razork1976]

It is indeed, plus they have roast dinners on a Sunday and proper tea😅

[@louisaklimentos7583]

NZ is more diverse than Britain and have bigger mountains . It is the greenery and some similar styled builders that are similar to Britain .

[@jonylawson73]

​@@louisaklimentos7583 diverse? I've lived here 20 years ..its anything but diverse ..I mean yes China pretty bought all the property ..if that's diversity ?

[@jonylawson73]

​@@razork1976 umm no they don't

[@louisaklimentos7583]

@@jonylawson73 It is diverse but China has bought up both Australia and New Zealand . You state that you have lived in New Zealand for 20 years .So were you initially from the UK?

[@lesliedavis2185]

I was born in NZ, Auckland born and bred. And visit family there regularly. Back again in March. The Waitakeres, north of Auckland is my special place, beautiful bush leading down to the sea. Shout out to all those flooded in Auckland. It’s not all adventure, there is also great food wine, coffee, cheese etc. lovely cafe and restaurants I have cousins near Hobbiton. Near Matamata in the north island.

[@allanmowz]

Cheers from soggy South Auckland. My family tend to do the drive north around coastal towns and beaches kind of holiday. Family up North near Taipa way out in the middle of nowhere on native bush land. Nothing but bird song and the occasional sheep. Don't need any of that touring stuff... just drive.

[@dawngubb1255]

I live in NZ, one of my best memories is in a glow worm cave, we all had big inner tubes, we floated down a river inside a cave , all joined together like a Caterpillar.. lights on our headlights off, look up and see a galaxy of stars ( glow worms ) above us. It was my hubbys birthday and everyone sang happy birthday.. :)

[@theendresult6404]

Black water rafting?

[@janinshirley]

I was fortunate enough to visit New Zealand in 2004. It is a fantastic place, especially the South Island. I'm a huge rugby union fan and New Zealand are one of the top teams in the sport

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Love the All Blacks!

[@janinshirley]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow So do I. I shall be watching a series of games next month between teams from NZ and Australia, many of the players are likely to be picked to play in the World Cup later this year

[@heathcornbeef]

Waitomo caves are a must it's MAGIC YOU WILL FEEL LIKE LITTLE GIRLS IN A FAIRY TAIL IT WILL BRING TEAR'S OF WONDER I GUARANTEE IT

[@janinshirley]

@@heathcornbeef I really loved them.

[@heathcornbeef]

@@janinshirley MAGIC AH JUST INSANELY AWESOME

[@katydaniels508]

Another excellent magic Monday ❤️ Beautiful New Zealand ❤️😁

[@sgpsimonb]

My wife and I spent 20 days driving around the south island in 2003. It was splendid. Stayed in B&B so as to get a homely feel for it. The food, as you were asking, it great, really great. Loved every minute of it.

[@chrisellis3797]

Being English i have a huge pride in the beauty of our landscapes (as you've seen), but I'm SO jealous of NZ and their breathtaking country.

[@clarebly8928]

Hi Natasha and Debbie, from Upper Hutt, just north of Wellington. I'm originally from the UK but have lived in NZ since my mid-teens and am still discovering new places to see and things to do. Queenstown is a must to visit, not just for adrenaline junkies but for the scenery, walks, amazing food and a cruise on the Ernslaw paddle steamer on the lake. Hope you can come and visit soon.

[@almostyummymummy]

The city wife and I used to live in (until 13 years ago). I kinda miss the place.

[@talithav9357]

Hi Clare from the manawatu

[@thrusta100]

Kea Grove?

[@niftygnouf]

Thank you for doing this. Have loved New Zealand since I had to do a project on it, when I was 9. Unfortunately I’ve never had the chance to go there. But still hope to one day. It does look like a beautiful country.

[@Heather.C-kiwi-ninja]

Hi from Christchurch New Zealand 😊 ❤

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Hi 👋

[@jillybrooke29]

My family emigrated in 1963, came back to London in 1968. My cousins are there in the North Island and I went back in 2015. We used to go as a family on trips out back then, as me and my brother and cousins were kids, to Rotorua on a Sunday and also to Auckland in the Xmas Holidays for the cricket. My Uncle's family were friends with the NZ wicketkeeper and he and his family lived next door to them, he was a South Londoner too. We had so much freedom living over the road from the very quiet beach in Tauranga, heaven.

[@ianwilkinson8664]

Loved it. Your enthusiasm has set me up for the week. Thank you girls.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

❤️❤️

[@redwarpy]

Lived in New Zealand for 13 years, previous to that went over skiing and then worked in the Mt Hutt Ski field after which we did a South Island Road Tour for 2 weeks.

[@ngatitengakau]

Kia Ora I'm from Rotorua NZ and just randomly came across your video. I hope you enjoyed your time here. ❤❤❤

[@cadifan]

Hobbiton is built on a private working farm and located in the North Island. I worked there for a day as an extra when Stephen Colbert was here in 2019 and filmed some segments for his late show.

[@honeypotaka7252]

Thank you for doing this! I'm a kiwi n love feeling appreciation for my country through the eyes of someone else

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Our pleasure!! More to come...stay tuned!

[@emmalockwood1263]

We had an incredible trip to New Zealand. 2 weeks and we barely scratched the surface. Boat trip and dolphin watching was top of the list. Also loved the beaches and at the opposite end of the spectrum Hamilton Gardens.

[@GrapeBubblegum2.0]

I love NZ. I’ve been to the South Island and it’s beautiful. Queenstown was amazing. The people in NZ were so much nicer too. The only complaint is how cold it was! I’m from Queensland so I’ve never been so cold in my life 😂

[@susanhammond2724]

Hi from small town New Zealand. South Island near Christchurch. Your video just popped up on my YT feed so thought I'd take a look. Love watching these kind of videos. (Have just subscribed) Loved watching Zena all those years ago. Was one of my favourite shows. I guess we take our beautiful scenery for granted most of the time as we just see it every day no matter where you go. Watching these kind of videos and seeing other people appreciate it makes us realise we live in a great place . Not sure bunjy jumping would ever be on my bucket list but most people say they loved it. (Maybe at 61 I feel too old to attempt it.) Hobbiton looks amazing, really want to go there. Have seen the glowworms and they are pretty cool. The jetboat rides are pretty amazing. There are a lot of small towns and cities around the country that are great to visit depending what you like to see. Oamaru has beautiful old white stone buildings, Dunedin is the Scottish city of New Zealand. Akaroa, under a couple of hours drive from Christchurch was originally a French settlement. I guess Christchurch was the most English city until the Earthquake destroyed so many of our beautiful old stone buildings. In the South Island we have the Southern Alps dividing the East and West Coast. Close to beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains. Hope you get the chance to come here for a visit. I'm sure you'd like it and we are generally a pretty friendly bunch.

[@lindsaybenison813]

Ah, New Zealand, Scotland on Steriods.. beautiful country, on my bucket list.. thanks for sharing this beautiful New Zealand

[@richardhague801]

i've lived in the South Island of NZ for more than 30 years and had never been to Queenstown until this past new years eve when i drove the four hours there, did the 'Million Dollar' harbor cruise, tried the famous Ferg Burger (well worth the 45 minute wait), watched the NYE fireworks, had a new years day bar lunch in an traditional English pub (Pig & Whistle) climbed the peak of a 1600+ meter mountain and finally had a light evening meal at a local restaurant before driving home that night - a little over 24 hours there and the experience was fantastic. great food, friendly locals and a great vibe. not to mention the scenery !! wow. Highly recommend you include it in your itinerary.

[@rrocketman]

Bro why wait 30 years? 😁

[@KiwiHelpgeek]

Related to the glowworms, they are the larval form of an insect. There is a thing called blackwater rafting, where you go through a glowworm cave complex in a wetsuit, using a car innertube for flotation. It is an amazing experience but as you are in a stream fed from the snowfield of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe aka Mt Doom from Lord of The Rings so it is rather cold. But it is not like the canyoning thing as the biggest jump is only a few feet. I was super unfit and yet it was pretty easy to do. Helicopter tours are expensive. I can recommend the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine train trips through the North Island, along the Pacific coast of the South Island and across the Southern Alps, the main mountain chain that goes down the South Island. Some of the scenery is stunning.

[@MightyMouse350]

don't worry there are loads of calm & relaxing things to do! soak in natural hot pools, beautiful beaches.. chill. Gentle bush walks, native birdsong, views. + amazing restaurants, cafes. food here is outstanding- pretty much all cuisines. 👍

[@samanthaobertelle4966]

I've always wanted to visit New Zealand....it looks so beautiful..I just wish it was not so far away! The greenery reminds me of uk ..I just wish we had a little bit more of their weather...my favourite place in the world is Scotland and it's boarder is only 40 minutes away so I feel blessed! New Zealand's landscape reminds me very much of certain areas in the Scottish highlands! ..both so Incredibly unspoilt and beautiful..😊😊❤❤

[@eileenhildreth8355]

So much more to do in NZ than adrenalin activities...fabulous scenery, awesome food and wines, beaches to die for, geothermal sight seeing short and long walks through amazing bush and so much more

[@Widdo_Gaming]

If you get a chance to. Visit the South Island it’s beautiful, from the mountain ranges to deep in the pine forests, it’s absolutely breathe taking especially in winter. Also I just want to mention the clear blue waters you guys like. Go to Greece and check out the blue caves, amazing.

[@ruwn561]

It’s great to see our cousins from all,across the cultural European divide see what fantastic history we had, and the depth, and breadth of common respect. Embrace your past, culture and history. It has so much to offer. From the buildings, writings. Poetry, science. Medicines and science. No other like it.

[@richardhood1337]

There was a series on UK TV by Billy Connolly, the commedian, where he filmed his travels around New Zealand and Australia. Well worth watching, if you can get a copy.

[@peterkotara]

Born in Rotorua, raised in Auckland, Living in Blenheim, Extensively travelled NZ from Cape Reinga to Rakiura. My suggestion: EVERYWHERE, but if you need to pair it down. Waiheke Island -Auckland, Spirits Bay - Northland, New Chums Beach - Coromandel (Check tides), Kerosine Creek - Rotorua (hot water stream & waterfall), Wellington, Catch the ferry to Picton, Drive to Nelson and then walk Abel Tasman (Get a water taxi out if you're feeling lazy), Drive to Kaikoura and eat at Nins Bins on the way, Carry on to Christchurch, Akaroa, Oamaru (Steampunk Museum), Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka, Haast pass, up the west coast stopping at the Glaciers, carry on up to Greymouth, Take the Tranz Alpine (Train) back to Christchurch, Fly to Auckland, Fly to Rarotonga, fly to Aitutaki....Carry on.

[@patriciacrangle8244]

My granddaughter did a university swap from uk to New Zealand she absolutely loved it she was there for 3 months One of the highlights was the British lions rugby team v All Blacks rugby tour Her father flew out on the Lions tour so they managed to go to some of the matches together

[@jacintabyline]

Kia ora girls! Would LOVE to see you both down here! Much love.

[@kathryncoleman6973]

New Zealand looks beautiful, loved the video really enjoyed it.

[@ralphcarr3210]

Decided to watch this new Zealand looks amazing I love these types of travel vlogs due to personal reasons I can't fly keep up the good work God bless you both

[@mcjacksonplastering1782]

G'day, enjoy watching your show, I live near the southern tip of The South Island, near a place called The Catlins, an area of native bush surrounded by the Pacific. You asked for some places to see so I recommend checking out these places 🙂. Arrowtown Gold mining settlement, Kararau Gorge, Te Anau, Glenorchy. Curio Bay penguin colony, fossil forest and porpoise Bay, Burt Munroe's classic Indian motorcycle, (The inspiration for the film "The World's Fastest Indian" starring Anthony Hopkins) in Invercargill, in E Hays Hardware Store. Oamaru, Kaikora, Picton. All amazing places to see on The South Island. I'm originally from England so enjoy watching your programs. Cheers, Mike.

[@The_Absolute_Dog]

I know Queenstown is an expensive tourist trap, but that first moment when you get a good view of it on the lake is breathtaking.

[@robertmurray8763]

I've been to New Zealand 🇳🇿 three time's and loved ❤️ the experience of being there !!..

[@dameinnoble3995]

We will be tuning in to the coronation from Christchurch New Zealand 🇳🇿 Great reaction.

[@iallso1]

Milford Sound is as deep as the cliffs are high, about a mile. Well worth flying in from Queenstown to see the view over the mountains.

[@lindamcbride8813]

Another unique place to visit is the hot water beach on the Coromandel. When the tide is out you dig a hole in the sand and it fills up with hot water that you sit in. Very nice.

[@tumekemuch]

Love both the vibes you two give and also love the video

[@gary-ju5ox]

Hi from New Zealand. I enjoyed your reaction to this. I live quite close to Mount Cook. I love the glacier lakes here too. There is so much to see. I hope you get the opportunity to come one day.

[@simonlitten]

In NZ I have stepped into a stream that was not NOT snow melt (to wash) and stepped right out again. I've never been so cold in water in my life - right up there with ice forming on my skin.

[@craigmerritt8503]

Gday from Adelaide,south Australia. Yous are great. Cheered me up!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Your comment cheered us up! Thank you ❤️ 😊

[@stevenwestoby3875]

Hi Natasha and Debbie, hope you get over to NZ soon love your vlog

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thanks!!!

[@rebeccarigg3002]

​@The Natasha & Debbie Show there is a place called Underhill Valley that is pretty much like a Hobbiton house that you can actually stay in. My Brother-in-laws good friends own it.

[@plefevre]

Milford Sound is incredible, never seen anything like it. And yes, there's waterfalls, about 200 of them!

[@Chris-cp7ys]

Lovely to see you both as always. I’ve been to New Zealand and visited Auckland, Waiheke Island which was amazing. Lovely country and people. Also went on a boat for 5 hours to see dolphins and whales, only 10 on the boat so was really great. It reminded me of the Devon coastline. Unfortunately didn’t go to South Island which I’d love to do one day x

[@markborder906]

As a bit of a fern fanatic, Natasha, I love your top. BTW, both my late mother and my wife visited New Zealand and loved it.

[@kittyjohnstone5915]

There is a lot to see in NZ… way, way more and more diverse than shown by the video. I took myself twice 2009 and 2010, travelling by public transport, except for Rotorua to Auckland via the Coromandel, when I had a hire car. Once I started driving I realised I was going to see more of the road markings and the back of the vehicle in front of me than I saw of the landscape! I couldn’t have done the Coromandel part of my trip without the rental vehicle, but I decided never to use a rented, self-drive car again. There are magical places to visit, from the Treaty Grounds to Napier, take the ferry from Wellington to Picton, and use the service buses around the South Island. Meet kiwis (the birds), Kiwis, and Māoris. Definitely cruise Milford Sound…

[@ethancross933]

Hi from New Zealand! Now then, the people who made the video you reacted to is definitely aimed at adrenaline junkies. Speaking from experience the best way to do NZ is start at the top and work your way down. This would entail: Starting with the Coromandel (They called it Narnia) Heading down through a Hobbiton day trip, ending in Rotorua From there You'll want to jump from the North island to the South Starting this Island in Christchurch (come say hi to me) You simply must check out the Sheffield Pie Shop, this shop is just outside the city in the middle of nowhere and still attracts daily customers (this is a must do) from Christchurch head West to the mountains to see the glaciers and lakes including Lake Wanaka where yes that one tree is (That tree might be the most photographed ever) Head a bit further South into Queenstown where you will most likely have your mind blown however being surrounded by mountains some tourists get annoyed when there's fog obstructing everything avoid this by staying a few days to really see it all (Queenstown has some of the best restaurants in the country besides the Sheffield Pie shop). Milford Sound is your last stop bringing the whole experience to the most relaxing conclusion. The glow worms are not wriggling around on the roof of the cave lol they just glow like a star in a magical turquoise blue. There's heaps of helicopter tours available in NZ. Now you asked what something is that I'd recommend in particular. Learn a bit about the culture and maybe get a Ta Moko Tattoo (lots of tattoo shops would love to put art on you and each tattoo is unique to the person) Try these 3 foods. The first is Whittakers milk Chocolate the second is L&P (Lemon and Paeroa) the Choc is amazing and the drink is what we have in summer. The last is a Cookie Time cookie just because they're a staple like the others. Much love from NZ.

[@allanmowz]

100% on the Whittaker's Chocolate. But don't stop at dairy milk haha. Milk choc, jelly tip, caramel, there's even a L&P version of the chocolate too. Fish and chips on a beach on a summer evening can't be beat.

[@susanhammond2724]

Yes that whittakers chocolate is the best and Darfield (just about 10 minutes down the road from Sheffield) also has a great bakery/pie shop, pity it's closed on Sundays.

[@jillmortlock8439]

Starting at the top would be Northland, bay of islands, Waitangi, Whangarei

[@rrocketman]

It could be just as great starting in the very south and travelling north to Cape Reinga Spirits Bay

[@miamcknight9138]

What about Southland Cheese Rolls?!?!?

[@Rob_Infinity3]

When I went to New Zealand as a kid. Amongst a lot of other things, I visited the Maori place in Rotorua and the Waitomo glow worm caves. I also went to Queenstown where they did that rope swing thing. I didn't do that. But I did ride the Shotover Jet. Which is a speed boat that speeds up and down the Shotover river that is below that bridge where they did the rope swing. The driver speeds through narrow parts of the river where sharp rocks whip by seemingly within inches of you and on wider parts of the river. The driver would do 360s! I also walked to the Franz Josef Glacier. But I didn't go up it like they did. I also saw the geothermal pools I'm Rotorua and Mount Cook.

[@RedTheAbnormal]

I'm not from any of the mentioned places, only Auckland, but have to agree that Queenstown is beautiful. I would also recommend going up north to Paihia/Russell (whale/dolphin watching, beautiful beaches, etc). And the South Island is stunning, especially in winter when there is snow on the mountains. The middle of the north island is also great, Rotorua, Taupo, Matamata (Hobbiton). Honestly, no matter where you go there is always something to do or see, regardless of what your adventure level is. Though if you want something with just a tiny bit of adventure, I would recommend the Luge (little downhill go-carts).

[@jayweb51]

Just image standing at the front of the boat, going "I'm king of the world". I can remember an ad from years ago in which part was filmed around Queenstown with a steamship and railway; magnificent. As soon as he said that word, and the look on your face; I immediately knew what you were thinking, yes it does tend to steer you that way.

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

I’m from a area in New Zealand called “The King Country” it’s located where the glow worms are. They are larvae or maggots and they glow to attract bugs to feed.

[@iallso1]

If you want relaxing experiences in NZ, bird spotting in Ulva Island, walking beaches with seals on or sealions if you are in the right area. Wildlife spotting in Akaroa harbour, Hector's dolphins and blue penguins, Castle Hill rock outcrops. Mt Cook glacial Lake boat trip, pancake rocks in the paparoa national park, kea spotting in Arthur's Pass, Geothermal pools in Hanmer Springs. Harwoods Hole, Takaka for the hippies, Golden Bay and Farewell Spit. There are several multiday walks that need to be booked well in advance. This is all in the south island.

[@DJCloudy_]

If you guys love glacier fed lakes, I'm going up to lake Pukaki soon. It sits at the base of the tallest mountain in the country, Aoraki and is amazing for salmon fishing.

[@justintangaere3932]

Kia Ora from Orewa Aotearoa New Zealand. Love you ladies. And if you ever make your way here, you’ve got another friendly local guide!!!

[@rogerb4436]

It's mainly called Zorb and was invented in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Hobbitton is a couple hrs from Auckland and you can actually have dinner there.

[@christinaveale5258]

Hi I from from Greymout West Coast South Island,the best fun I had was Tuna fishing off the Hokitika trench. Only for 3 days it was enough though, super sunsets envelope you, star scape awesome. Also go fishing in Golden Bay and off farewell spit. Leigh and Michelle Kelly provide accommodation for that too!

[@BattlerBears71]

I used to work at The Shires Rest Cafe at Hobbiton in Matamata North Island New Zealand 🇳🇿 They now have Hobbit Hole accommodation where you can stay at on site. You will love New Zealand so come on over and see our beautiful country and our awesome hospitality. 😊

[@noelinsley8057]

It is a truly magical, wonderful and beautiful country. I'm an Aussie from the Victorian high country, but have many friends in this spectacular of the world. Here's an Aussie greeting for you "G'day" (good day). Love your video's, keep up the good work.

[@peterokeeffe8307]

Hi from New Zealand. I am a born and bred Kiwi and have travelled a lot worldwide over the years but I do have to say that I think i live in the most fun, beautiful, adventurous and diverse country I know. One comment I have to make - everyone mentions Milford Sound but my wife and I spend 2 night cruising in a place called Doubtful Sound (just south of Milford Sound) and it is , i think - even better. Waitomo has plenty of other options aside from the Glow Worm Cave. My son and I did a 7 hour cave trip in the caves natural enviroment including a 300 foot rappel into the cave. Words can't describe that! The variety of foods/restaurants is incredible as well. My wife and I spend a lot of time eating out and trying different food cultures here. I live in a small city where the snow capped mountian during winter is only 15 mins away and the surf beaches are also only about 20 mins away. Suffice to say I love New Zealand and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

[@Hellena_Handbasket]

I was born in Rotorua with all the fantastic geothermal pools and now live on the gorgeous waiheke island, if you're looking for beautiful beaches and great food and wine, waiheke is definitely a great to be! As for the glow worms, it's a must ṭo see, they are very cool! 💛

[@chrisharris1522]

Yes there are helicopter and plane tours that fly through the mountains, if you take a domestic flight from the north to Christchurch you fly above them and if its a clear day you get a pretty amazing view. NZ isn't cheap but if you have a friend here you can stay with then you can have an amazing trip for a reasonable price, most things that aren't for the tourist market are either free or quite cheap to do in NZ, for example you could pay $200 to go white water rafting or you could inflate an inner tube and do pretty much the same thing for free. I think NZ is more into risky activities because ACC will cover medical costs and 80% of your lost wages if you get hurt lol

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Beautiful, what else can I say. Well done girlies xx

[@k0uk0uvagia]

I’ve been to New Zealand 3 times and every time I was stunned by its incredible natural beauty. For me, that’s what makes it truly special. I feel this video really missed the mark by showing some things that are not all that unique (rolling in a plastic ball, really? 🤣) and missing many amazing unique places (such as the geothermal lakes near Rotorua briefly shown at the end). Do a video with NZ landscapes and you won’t regret it. Also as a fellow Xena fan, I had a lot of fun discovering the waterfalls and beaches near Auckland where the show was filmed. They’re stunning!

[@Sam465]

Jetboating on the Shotover River in the South Island, is quite a thrill, there are many more things to experiance in the South Island, Milford Sound Tour etc.👍🙂

[@angelabushby1891]

Been there done that,beautiful place,we have relatives there so we stayed for 2 weeks,if you go you must go to to Rotorua where they cook the food underground every thing was delicious,the New Zealand muscles are huge,our relatives are in Auckland,North Island,it was so hot when we went,by the way this was about 40 years ago,I guess a LOT has changed since then,Rotorua is amazing with it's hot springs,geysers and lakes with gold and arsenic and sulfur all mixed together,and a message saying,WARNING,THROUGH ANYTHING IN THIS LAKE, YOU WILL BE TOLD TO RETRIEVE IT.,yeh right.

[@caru547]

Wow! I’d love to go to New Zealand! Nothing dangerous though - no bungee, no ice cold water, no sliding down ravines in glaciers but yes to all the views and culture. Now where’s that winning lottery ticket! 🤣 Love your channel ladies! Have you ever watched ‘Those Happy Days!? A British couple who are currently travelling around India in a rickshaw - very interesting! 😊

[@heathcornbeef]

Don't buy a Lotto ticket in Aotearoa New Zealand I've been buying them for over thirty years and they are all faulty they don't work

[@noelinsley8057]

Don't forget the Kauri trees in Northland, and Cape Reinga, and you have to visit Auckland, Rangitoto, and the Waiheki island.

[@rrocketman]

Speaking from experience I can say NZ is epic and I always look forward to leaving Australia and getting over there😎

[@johnallsopp6324]

It doesn't really matter but not sure how they went to Milford Sound and thought it was a lake. Nice video but Milford Sound is a Sound - an inlet of the sea. The water is salty and it has seals and dolphins. Amazing place even if its raining - just means more and bigger waterfalls. Plus the drive to get there is spectacular. Cheers

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

Technically its a fiord, as they were created by glaciers in the last Ice age, and the water isn't that salty. There so much rain there, it has average of 12 metres annually, hence the waterfalls and rain forest, that theres about 3 metres of fresh water which sits a top the sea water. If its been raining or you're near a river or waterfall, I've been kayaking and you can drink the sound water.

[@paulacnote]

I know you wont read this cos im late to the party but Flying the nest with Jess, Steve, Hunter and baby Koa are my favourites ❤

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

I love Flying the Nest, they're one of my favorite travel vloggers.

[@rebeccalomax8861]

Hi, as a Kiwi I have done a few of these. At the top of my bucket list at the moment is Stewart Island and a kiwi spotting tour as I have never seen a kiwi in the wild.

[@ianlove1215]

If you MUST do something, go to Auckland and go up The Sky Tower. You don't have to go outside, but there is the Sky Walk (go around a walk way with no barrier, but TWO ropes overhead to stop you falling!) & the Sky Jump (misnamed, you are attached to a harness which is connected to a pulley system that slows you after a free fall of a few seconds so by the time you reach street level you are going very slowly, NOT a bungee!)

[@annashear7331]

A beautiful video have not seen anything of of new Zealand before thank you

[@elettewheeler7893]

I'll meet you at the pub in the Karangahake Gorge. I live 8 minutes up from it at the south end of the Coromandel Ranges. There are so many hikes around there. It's the most popular rail trail. You can bike it. Check out the 'Window Walk'. They cut windows in old mines, and you look down into a tributary of the gorge from high up. It's sure to be in Google images. Absolutely stunning. The gorge is not far from Te Aroha (the only hot soda spa in the world) and Matamata (Hobbiton), and the way to The Bay of Plenty, and Waihi Beach, Whangamata Beach, Hot Water Beach, Tauranga, etc... only 1 and 3/4 hours from Auckland.

[@susanab7]

Stephen and Jess from Flying The Nest make really great travel videos, well worth checking out their channel!

[@paulineogorman4061]

I've lived in NZ fo 16 years, there is a series from 2012 New Zealand From Above, its woth a watch

[@nzmoggy3898]

Hi from Christchurch. Firstly blame JRR Tolkien for "The Shire" not us, we know the difference 🙂 I love the West coast of the South Island the only word you can apply to the scenery is awesome and I love Franz Josef especially the glacier. One of the lovely quirks abut NZ is its about a 15 minute drive from the glacier car park back down to the coast (the beach). And yes Hobbiton does occasionally run promotions to allow people to stay there. Also another quick note the North and South Islands are very different scenery wise so don't just do one of the Islands and think you seen all of NZ. Oh and one last thing they are called Kiwi Fruit not Kiwis because asking for sliced Kiwi in NZ is not a good idea!

[@andrewfitzgerald2327]

This couple are brilliant followed them for years on their adventures around the world. Their UK video's are quality, well presented and so informative. Never been to NZ, Australia the furthest we've ventured. Just looking at flights for November 23, will not be jumping off cliffs tied to string. This was a brilliant video and l've just picked my bd and Christmas gift for the next couple of years.

[@heatherrowles9930]

Cant wait to see what Steve and Jess get up to now that Hunter is getting older and their new little boy has arrived. Best travel vloggers out there and their content just gets better and better as the family grows.

[@Seabaskett]

as a kiwi who's done some of these thing like the rope swing, i can say that it is terrifying but once its over you kind of just wanna do it again and shout out to Masterton at the start of the video in the hamster wheel, love that place so much as most of my family live there. if you want some other things to do in Rotorua try going to skyling its got zip lines, the luge and the sky swing which is so much fun

[@29tinkypoo]

flying over the fiordlands in the south island is just breathtaking beauty

[@gerardmcnaughten7361]

Kia Ora & hello ladies. Hobbiton is in the Waikato which is in the North Island. We would love for you both to come for a visit. Jane in New Zealand. 🇬🇧🇳🇿