Arthur's Pass - Quite Nice

[@floyuch]

When I last commented, "hope to bump into you in Christchurch", little did I know I really would, that too outside Countdown at Northlands Mall!! As cheesy as this may sound, YOU GUYS ARE REAL PEOPLE!!! 😂😉. Take care , stay safe and nice talking to you.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Right?!? Small world haha

[@mindtpi]

The rocks formations in Arthur's Pass are where they filmed the battle scenes in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

[@stephenbedford1395]

I went thru Arthur's Pass forty years ago on the train: it blew my mind, the mountains were incredible! I've always wished that we had mountains this high here in Australia.

[@laskinov]

As a kiwi living in Brizzy, we have Mt Nebo, Tamborine, Cootha, etc. Even Australia's highest mountain is 1000 feet shorter than Mt Cook. You want to see Mountains head to NZ.😂 Love your content.❤

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

What having the Great barrier reef, a 1000 tropical islands and the oldest tropical rainforrest isn't enough in your state. Geeez if yiu you want mountains take a boat to New Guinea, their mountains are taller than NZ. And its technically part of the Australian continent.

[@mindtpi]

@@laskinov Mount Kosciuszko is about 4900 feet shorter than Mt Cook

[@toddfather7541]

With all the bullshit relationship expectations, force fed to us on social media, about how much money your man should earn or how tall he has to be etc, it is refreshing to see true old school traditional love, respect and fun in your guys blessed relationship. Team work y'all🤜🏼🤛🏾♥️💛💚

[@lindascott6902]

Nice as the Arthur’s Pass road trip is, there are more spectacular ones further south. Haast Pass, which crosses the Southern Alps and takes you into Central Otago, and the road to Milford Sound are two examples

[@pakjohn48]

I concur - the best is yet to come.

[@edfundo7271]

Oooh, goody. We’re heading to Haast tomorrow from Franz Josef. Te Anau and Milford sound to follow. This country is SPECTACULAR!

[@mattsmith3135]

Oh my gosh! You saw an actual free range camera growing in the wild? That used to be how we all got our cameras, until they started factory-raising them. Christmas music: should never be played before 1 December. Coffee: I totally get it, Tia. Nobody should have to drink instant coffee (which was invented in Invercargill, by the way), so a Hario-style pourover kit is an essential accessory!

[@therese4963]

We're planning on a NZ trip at the end of next year, so I am loving all your videos. Now Cheveyo, don't give the lovely Tia a hard time over her crocheting. Handicrafts (such as crocheting) is very good for our mental health. Its a very enjoyable and relaxing passtime 🥰

[@Jeni10]

Hey Tia, I’m an Aussie and I’m here to tell you that being a crafter is for everyone who wants to create stuff! Go for it, girl! Love you! ❤️😃🎄🇦🇺

[@lisaeveleigh658]

I would’ve needed to know what the siren was for too. Thanksgiving leftovers are amazing. Beautiful view!

[@travellinggleefully]

Tia, I’m so impressed that you’re managing to keep up crocheting while travelling full time! By the time we get home, I won’t have picked up a hook in 15 months 😂 Hope you continue to enjoy the South Island. I still vividly remember how beautiful it is from when I went at 15 back in 2010. Easily one of the most beautiful parts of the world I’ve seen 🥰

[@ChrisJohannsen]

As someone from British Columbia the mountains look very familiar. So familiar that i dont think i would appreciate it as much as others unfortunately.

[@OnePackWanderers]

That’s the way it goes. We both get the same thing seeing red rocks and most deserts.

[@cayareints9157]

I was right! I guessed your sister and brother in law come over to join you haha. So nice, have fun togheter and enjoy this beautiful country 💛

[@OnePackWanderers]

I think you’re the only one who got it!

[@carolinehind7510]

Have you tried Whittaker’s chocolate yet? The most important grocery item to buy in NZ.

[@donaldcroom1483]

leftovers of Thanksgiving are much better around our house. Our secret ingredient in our turkey dressing is christian bros label cream sherry. giving it time to mature in the refridgerator makes delicious dressing, and added to san francisco sourdough toast it's the best way to enjoy our leftovers.

[@daveamies5031]

Tia, my daughter started crocheting when she was in high school, so it's not an old lady thing 👍 When she got better at it she started making Amigurumi (something for you to look forward to), and yet my profile picture is one of her Amigurumi creatures.

[@EGO0808]

I can almost smell the fresh and crisp air in your video! What a beautiful country it is and you two look so happy over there!

[@Jeni10]

Summer began on 1st December. 😃🇦🇺🇳🇿🎄 Officially suitable for Christmas music and Christmas decorations.

[@annehenderson1376]

Love the “wild” Sony camera in the Bloopers ha ha! Amazing part of the world. I was last at Arthur’s Pass in 1992 for my honeymoon. But we took our daughter to the North Island in 2017 as an end of school year adventure. it was at exactly this time of year. School holidays have just started in NZ and Aus. So that’s another reason you’’re seeing a ramp-up in the number of tourists.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

You are so lucky to visit NZ . Enjoy !!!

[@mohammedbinladen4619]

The rocks at castle hill are mainly limestone and are between 23 and 37 millions years old.

[@BeachcomberNZ]

That van that overtook you was towing a rally car (basically a dirt road race car) so they're definitely not going to want to hang around!😉It was a late 1970's Mk2 Ford Escort, UK design, by the look of it.

[@Travelinmy50s]

Did NZ this last July. Very much agree on the politeness of the NZ drivers. I'm sure you are heading to Lake Tekapo and then the Hooker Valley Track. Enjoy the trip and stop at the Fairlie Bakehouse for some pies and coffee.

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

I agree with the turkey leftovers. I don't actually eat the cranberry sauce with dinner but save it for sandwiches! Turkey, cranberry, stuffing, and mayo and black pepper. I do all this in October and then again at Christmas! Happy Travels

[@boppermacca9346]

When you guys come back to Australia & visit Tasmania, you will notice a similarity between tassie & NZ south island

[@kalliste01]

Tasmania doesn't even feel like Australia (at least to me). It's like flying into another country. I'm going to be there next week and can't wait to see it in Summer, not that we have much of a summer this year so far.

[@BrianJohnson-kh7mg]

Finishing up a 2 week trip in Queenstown now. Agree about the drivers, very friendly and chill. But I've been shocked how fast they feel comfortable taking some curves. Makes me feel like a granny driving

[@OnePackWanderers]

100% agree. Kiwis could all be professional rally drivers haha

[@seraphsfolly]

Tia if the sirens go, yes, it's nearly always summoning volunteer firemen to help a car crash situation, fire, or similar. (I've heard it used for plane and ship issues too and if a walker got stuck or lost somewhere unusual, for instance). In some small places someone will get out with a megaphone and direct locals to help if necessary. It's how the community coordinates pulling together. So not something to be scared of, as it's about fixing a problem, but I totally agree. It's a heck of a sound. If you hear it on the road just be alert to possible road hazards. The sole exceptional purpose for that siren is if you're coastal and it's a tsunami (_extremely_ unlikely unless there's been a very big quake) in which case you'd get a phone alert to go with the siren too. The phone will vibrate quite hard and go off with a loud tone. Plus people would be spreading the word as well, it'll be on tele and the radio and social media for civil defence. Locals would be approaching you to get you somewhere safe. So unless these things are happening, you can just spare a thought for the people being helped or suppose it's a test. We have tests much more regularly than anything else 😅 With quakes, you will get an alert a few minutes ahead on your phone if it's significant, but no siren. We do have lots of quakes, the thing to do is shelter in a doorway or under something very strong, like a sturdy table. If it's not big, people pause for the duration then carry on. Perhaps with eye rolling. If in a car, of course, just pull over, as safely as possible, maybe jam on your hazard lights in case some egg behind you tries to keep moving. You're most likely to experience no issues while here. I hope understanding what to expect from sirens and alarms takes the fear out of it. ❤ xx. I hope you have a great time with your family visiting

[@meplife7313]

Yay Tia is crocheting. lol. (I do that when I can). I love your tour of NZ... lovely scenery.

[@FC-BS]

At this point, Tia is now forever known for two things Tia for scale, and the grandma joke 😂

[@eljj7968]

I would say the Milford Sound road and some of the roads around Wanaka, Queenstown and Arrowtown are the prettiest!

[@crashburn1379]

castle hill rocks was one of the film locations of Narnia

[@brettyallop6018]

Great edit guys, the juxtaposition of the soothing music with the stunning scenery formed by the harshness and beauty of nature was exceptional!

[@Melbournelost66]

In Nz and Australia we would apply the "taste better leftovers" to Christmas.

[@TrevorSampson1955]

"She's a beaut" hahahahahahah too much time in Aussie Tiand yes there is nothing wrong with leftovers at all. Cheveyo.......2 hands on the wheel please mate....wow I like the beautiful scenery

[@RobsBushcraftandAdventures]

I once flew from Calgary to Toronto to London to Bangkok to Saigon all in one go. From memory I had a 5hr stopover in Toronto, 5hrs in Heathrow and 3hrs in Bangkok. Walking out of the airport building into a wall of people and humidity just smashed me when I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City.

[@gregholtmeyer5430]

Turkey with cranberry salad sandwiches!!! Its already a plan when I move to NZ I will be make the entire Thanksgiving meal for all of my NZ friends. I think they are just as excited about it as I am .

[@OnePackWanderers]

I feel like Thanksgiving food doesn't make sense on paper for a lot of people, but it tastes so good when you eat it 😋

[@Potomacstud]

Brought back so many memories of New Zealand , both North and South Island . Thank You😊

[@katecobb9278]

Thanks for another great video. The scenery with the backdrop of those mountains was amazing. Excited to see your next videos with family! Take care and stay safe.

[@yewbtang1848]

I'm now eagerly waiting for Tia's cooking video!

[@ian_forbes]

Wait, Tia for scale is in the Bloopers?!? That should be the lead element! It’s my fave … ok, next to the pair of you. This series is helping my FOMO with not yet working out a trip to NZ … and fueling my desire to make that happen as well. 😃

[@martynsonsearay3288]

Life would not be complete without at least one tia for scale

[@kellyin]

Can't wait for the "It's good" !

[@Ngatikahu-aka-panbadass]

cool video guys love the track on it . I watched a video of your hometown and I can see why your enjoying your stay you got horse country too

[@craigj2242]

Yes 🎉 Tia for Scale

[@pauljabs2376]

And....the memories came all flooding back at once.How blue is the sky....matched by the clear streams and rivers. You are spot on in regards to their drivers....very polite and patient. As you are probably aware by now, the scenery just gets better the further south you go.....no wonder Kiwis tend to holiday at home, you don't need to go anywhere else, such is the variety of its beauty !

[@virtualdude64]

First time going across Arthurs Pass and I was like wow. But the roads through the mountains further south and west are next level.

[@Shift0231]

Spectacular scenery! Pleased to see NZ has turned on fine weather for you! Crocheting is such a calming, relaxing and productive pastime - I learned from my Great Aunt and Grandmother when I was 10 yrs old (far from being a Grandma!) You do you Tia!

[@brianjarred340]

Beautiful scenery

[@whymeeveryone]

for me flying to USA from Australia was ok yet he big different was landing in L.A. before leaving Sydney. Then again losing so many hours coming home.

[@biglap.australia]

Christmas should start early December. Woolworths will have Easter Hot cross buns ready on December 26th. No joke.

[@carlsonrobb]

Thanksgiving leftovers are AWESOME. Over a week later and I still haven’t had enough left over turkey

[@jasgem76]

Thank you for the last minute tia for scale....I was that one person 😂

[@tbillington]

Made me kind of happy sad seeing Arthur's Pass in this one. Crossing it was the first day of my honeymoon back in 2010. So many good memories, which ended in divorce this year. Not meaning to be a downer, but live it up while you're young and unencumbered guys. And I look forward to the rest of the NZ videos.

[@leighdonald1467]

I don't know why you guys didn't do the whole van life thing it's like what everyone does to see NZ and presumably would have been cheaper too.

[@PaulG.x]

Countdown is rebranding to Woolworths. People seem to have forgotten it was rebranded from Woolworths to Coundown in the 1990s

[@charmedsg]

I absolutely missed the self-drive trip in NZ! It was the best experience so far with the nice people and beautiful scenery, thanks for bringing back all the memory

[@beardymcbeardface69]

5:22 Ever had a warm BBQ chicken and avocado sandwich? A favourite of mine. Sooooooo good!

[@muncheesuppar]

Reject shop Australia is a pretty stunning place , glad you guys are experiencing New Zealand .

[@DavidCalvert-mh9sy]

Did the trip Greymouth to Christchurch by train once. Which included traveling in a long tunnel through a mountain. Whether by road or by rail the scenery is spectacular.

[@Frank-rx8ch]

Kia ora. You guys are ridiculously insane with joy😅😅😂. Making the impossible possible with ruby(bmw). Appreciating the smell of rotten eggs, weather, getting stuck in traffic, bends, one rd bridges even eating maccas in an ol DC10 aeroplane.

[@mattieclan8957]

Pak n save is almost the cheapest supermarket of the lot. Warehouse often has cheaper groceries but they are limited in what they offer.

[@F0RTY4]

Im so glad I found your guys channel, I live in Aus been here since 95, and its been a very long time since ive visited my home country of New Zealand, thank you for the views, miss home, hopefully the whanau around NZ will meet you guys along your path and show you some real NZ hospitality, enjoy your time.

[@andyjames2082]

When you looked over the edge, my bum went funny 😄

[@sunnydayz7232]

Please explain....😂

[@andyjames2082]

It's a height thing 🤪@@sunnydayz7232

[@OnePackWanderers]

😂🤣

[@peanutaxis]

I don't understand why you guys don't have 10 times the subscribers. It's crazy.

[@brianward7724]

Excellent! Wonderful! Fantastic! (Use one or other, if appropriate.) You've excelled yourselves with this one! Meat is definitely cheaper here (mid-west NSW, Land of Oz). Kudos to you both!

[@typhanthongphay]

Been enjoying the videos 😁 appreciate you alls sharing ❤

[@grinblurnar]

You are in Australia and New Zealand. McDonald’s fries in Australia/nz have 3 ingredients. Potato, oil and salt. In USA their fries have anywhere from 20 to 38 ingredients. Same thing their patties i. Australia and New Zealand it’s beef… plus oil and salt when cooked. In USA it’s crazy number of ingredients. My point is in Australia and New Zealand even McDonald’s can get to their roots cos they’re not such big markets that special preservatives and stuff have to be added. Australia and New Zealand McDonald’s food is made how they wish they could make it in USA, but can’t. Due to market size. And the requirement for preservatives. Same goes for others like Burger King (hungry jacks). I imagine in USA all these big fast food companies would love to use fewer preservatives and stuff but they can’t in USA due to market size. We are just lucky in Australia and New Zealand with our availability of fresh clean ingredients available year round at good wholesale prices to satisfy these fast food companies to do what they would do in USA if only they could.

[@johanmeischke9189]

Yeah nz is wet particularly on the west coast of the sth island which at 7+ meters/ year, 25 feet, rivals the amazon rainforest in annual rainfall

[@robertthomson2159]

There's knittin' wrong with crocheting. Good lady.

[@davesuninterestingstuff5026]

As a kiwi I think I can safely say the good drivers you have come across are other visitors 🤣

[@eljj7968]

100% hahaha, NZ drivers are NOT polite. Especially in the South Island, most of those will be tourists.

[@Reneesillycar74]

😂

[@gingerdrake9158]

That made me LOL 😂👍

[@geoff2196]

Oh wow, the scenery just gets better and better. Love the snow capped mountains and the huge boulders strewn about. Reminds me a lot of the area around the Bald Rock National Park near Tenterfield NSW, which has the largest granite monolith in the Southern Hemisphere. (If you happen to like Big things 🙂) Anyway, I digress, I think it's great to see you doing some crotchet Tia as it keeps these skills alive, so well done!! It's pretty special that you will have some family with you for the rest of your NZ journey. Here in my locality they start with Christmas items in September/October and I think its way too early. By the time Christmas comes, you are kind of over it. Travel safe ❤

[@zzhoward]

Amazing video as always! Keep up the fantastic content!

[@Gordon_L]

I did the Lewis Pass from Greymouth and up to Kaikoura , that's nice too .

[@robynnecameron5773]

Christmas songs shouldn't start till halfway through December they drive me nuts enjoy your trip through our beautiful country.

[@lizwa6172]

Blame Mariah Carey she’s let out of her box just after Halloween 😂

[@Kammitoes]

it has long been my opinion the New Zealand is one of the most picturesque countries in the world. And I'm not a Kiwi, I'm an Aussie! Oh, and fyi, all leftovers taste better the next day, not just Thanksgiving leftovers. Looking forward to your next vid. Cheers

[@NeonGenesisPlatinum]

Another great video guys! I was blown away last week as I work for Mazda in Australia and seeing a write up about you guys and blueberry. I watch every episode so seeing you pop up on the main Mazda page at work made my day. Ps I have a 2010 bt50 Ute in the same color as blueberry had it since new and touch wood still hasn't missed a beat, must be the color. Safe travels.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Glad to hear the BT50 is pretty good!

[@tonyclark5251]

Apparently all countdowns are reverting back to their original name of Woolworths.

[@CheekyKoala]

Oh I guessed right on who your “guests” were - looking forward to seeing the rest of your NZ trip with your guests 😘😘

[@Rabbitoh72]

Oh that test siren! I was in that town on the North island, I forget the name, but it has that big Lord of the Rings mural on the side of the old cinema. In the loo in the middle of the roads, sitting down trying to do some business, when that went off! I thought earthquake or tsunami 😂 and got off there real quick! Before doing my business 😂

[@michaelheliotis5279]

Mount Olympus is where the scene with the crebain crows was filmed, which is not far from Arthur's Pass where you guys are. So I'd expect the rocks look familiar because they're probably the same kind found there. 😄

[@michaelheliotis5279]

In regards to some things being cheaper in NZ, I expect a lot of that might have to do with there being less distance for domestically produced goods to travel compared to somewhere like the US. There's also a heavy degree of regional specialisation to a lot of raw produce and related secondary processing, which helps with labour and transport efficiency though also has the downside of all your eggs being in a single basket that can get wiped out by one poorly timed cyclone (RIP Hawke's Bay orchards, and Pukekohe onions and potatos, the latter of which is why the price of frozen chips and hot chips have skyrocketed recently, because the two major suppliers have been running out of potatos). 😥 On the other hand, keep in mind that pricing for produce in NZ is very seasonal, so while things like capsicum and brocolli are rather cheap at the moment, their prices will soar once they go out of season and there's less supply or we have to rely more on imported goods. Brocolli can get up to NZ$4 a head and capsicum regularly hits NZ$6 each, so the smart thing to do is join us Kiwis in making the most of cheaper produce while it's around and then scrounging at the farmer's market or changing your diet once things go out of season and the price starts climbing. And with that in mind, make sure you buy all the fresh strawberries you desire over the summer, because they're one thing we don't really import out of season so you'll have a hard time finding them otherwise even at an astronomical price. 🙏 Oh and a pro tip for strawberries: don't bother buying them in the week leading up to Christmas unless you need them for something special, because there's usually a large price spike before Christmas due to basically every Kiwi in the country buying them to decorate our Xmas pavlovas. So if you're not planning a Xmas pav and just wanting to treat yourself to some fresh strawberries, then just wait until after Xmas when the price will go down, sometimes even on sale if the supermarket has an (accidental or even deliberate) oversupply. 😉

[@coujunque]

Oh, you almost messed up by not doing a Tia forScale. but you got it in after all. 😀

[@brianscott9101]

Countdown has officially changed to Woolworths in NZ has just recently happened. Seeing this video has made me want to explore NZ cause a lot of people in NZ haven't explored their own country.

[@SICsupraman]

Wait until you get to Queenstown/Arrowtown/Wanaka/Cardrona (all in a loop you can do in an hour). That's pinnacle New Zealand. I hope your Milford Sound weather is great, because that drive should definitely be a wonder of the world, no exaggeration.

[@Kausan1]

and do the Milford road sloooow

[@SICsupraman]

We did it in 45 minutes... whoops@@Kausan1

[@SuperEdge67]

Arthur’s Pass is a bit more spectacular in winter to be honest. All the mountains are covered in snow.

[@HelloNewzealand414]

I appreciate everyone here saying thank you ❤ Tomatoes were costly but we get in reduced price

[@inodesnet]

You’re right re Maccas in that at least you can be anywhere and drive through for coffee. McCafe was created in 1993 in Melbourne from a frustration of customers to get consistent, drinkable espresso based coffee. It was a Melbourne only thing until 1997 when it expanded to other Aussie cities. A US trial McCafe finally opened in Chicago in 2001 before slowly expanding US wide roughly a decade after knowing they had significant experience and learnings in the tough Aussie market. Your pour over basket is amazing!!!! I want one

[@OnePackWanderers]

Interesting about the McCafe. I assumed it was done in an effort to combat Starbucks, but it seems McDonald’s had it in the works much longer than that.

[@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer]

FYI, flick your "HAZARD" Light's on for a couple of seconds when someone gives you a courtesy pass to say thanks! 🙌😊🤙

[@PeteV.53]

more inspiration to tour New Zealand's south island ... perhaps in a convertible or on a Harley bagger 😊

[@sjsj9466]

Most small towns in NZ have those sirens.

[@MattBlankenshipPhotography]

Like #35 from Gilbert Arizona 🎉❤

[@expandingtravels6856]

Just watched a Lisa and Josh Japan video and you guys joined them.

[@nperceived]

If I may ask, what's the name of the lookout at 9:18? Or could you at least give the rough coordinates? I'm adding this on my bucket list when I visit Arthur's Pass next week.

[@OnePackWanderers]

It’s called Castle Hill. Have fun!

[@nperceived]

@@OnePackWanderers Cheers :-).

[@DVaccarelli1988]

Countdown is currently in the process of rebranding all stores back to Woolworths.

[@StickManJam1]

I already said on insta but thank you for this vid so I could relive my holiday! And I also got out of breath walking up to the devil's punchbowl so don't worry you aren't alone 😂

[@mattieclan8957]

New Zealanders can be crazy drivers but we have been drilled in to merge like a zip. Vehicle in the left lane goes, then vehicle from the right lane goes, vehicle driving straight let one vehicle in

[@crashburn1379]

don't miss claycliffs on you way to mount cook

[@KandMe1]

There has been Christmas music on a YT ad for the last 3 months.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Ugh

[@kymwright263]

Owe wow totally wrong with the guests hahaha Welcome back u 2 🤜🤛 I’m a bit surprised you didn’t do drone vid while out there this time

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yea they’re quite strict with drones in that area 😅

[@Psi105]

McDonald's wouldn't be my first choice for a good black coffee, but hey, i've never had one from McD so I can't really judge. I approve of buying hummingbird brand ground coffee from the supermarket for pour-over though, they make some good coffee.

[@sonnyday6830]

You guys want nice scenery? get down to Fiordland and you will not be disappointed, then come back through to Central Otago via Queenstown.

[@Paul-qt2ok]

Seriously thought that it would be Lisa and Josh joining the two of you.