NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP - Itinerary Hot Spots + Tips

[@lucilasandoval3084]

The only problem with your videos is that I add more and more places to my bucket list! Maybe a video on how to choose where to go, like "prioritize the must travel places" would be nice. Love this

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s a great idea!

[@isabella7412]

Cave stream was one of the most scary but fun experiences I had in NZ! Would recommend to everyone, though you must check the rain fall on the other side of the island because it causes the water level in the cave to rise.

[@jameseveille4229]

Wellington is quite possibly the most beautiful city I've ever visited!! NZ is soooo gorgeous 😍😍

[@CreedBrattonTheOffice]

If you end up passing through Hamilton on your way South from Auckland I would recommend checking out the Hamilton Gardens. It's always been rated as one of the best man-made gardens in the world. Was voted #1 in 2014. There's nothing really else in Hamilton but it's a great central hub to stay if you want to visit the likes of Rotorua, Raglan, Waitomo etc. And I know this because I live in Hamilton.

[@genevieveblackburn1348]

Haha I live on Waiheke, I'd definitely recommend visiting, since a lot of the natural environment is still the same as it was a few hundred years ago! The culture is so rich, and the marae (Piritahi Marae) is one of the most sophisticated in the world. There's something for everyone here, so don't count it out!

[@yootoobnz8109]

I enjoyed your video, new subscriber today. As a Fiordland local, I would recommend staying in Te Anau (or nextdoor Manapouri), and doing your Milford Sound trip from there. The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is unnecessarily long and tiring, whereas a day trip starting from Te Anau (or Manapouri) is way shorter and so much more enjoyable.

[@Looby837]

Brilliant Thankyou! At the very earliest stages of planning for a trip next autumn and I love the advice of doing a part well and accepting that you can go back for the rest another time, rather than frantically trying to fit it all in 🤯🤯😝

[@Nvel09]

Gosh, I can't even express how badly I needed this video tonight. It's been a really tough day but this put a smile on my face. Thank you for your inspiring video content :)

[@okphoenix]

i’ve been in new zealand a little over a month and have really been needing inspiration. ty ty 💗

[@CaseyLouise149]

God I love New Zealand. Thinking about just moving there and buying a van to live in and hiking every national park. The dream haha

[@BackpackingBananas]

That really does sound like the dream 🤩

[@evankoteles]

do it!

[@DanicaChristin]

Wow this video makes me realise how much I missed during the 5 weeks I spent in the North Island. Must go back! 💙

[@SailingSeabbatical]

Wow, great job at keeping that quick, to the point but so packed with information. Thanks for sharing!

[@theblindmantoo]

Crazy useful video! Thanks for keeping advice grounded with the footage from each location!

[@scottholmes8967]

NZ is more than the recommended tourist spots that you have mentioned, like any other country getting away from the so called spots will give you a feel for my country

[@mrGalaxy7]

A great promo for NZ!!! I live in Auckland so I think it’s pretty good😃 Thanks for visiting us👍👍👍

[@lisamorice4701]

Great quick highlights video, thank you. Your Hot Spot list was handy to compare to where we already have on our list - I added a couple more. We're visiting the South Island later this year so I will check out your other ones too.

[@Mr.Titan322]

Great video thank you! Im taking my mom there in about a week for her first ever vacation and I am so excited!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Awesome! You guys will love it 😍

[@Heatr53]

Key Summit Track is an amazing day hike near Milford Sound. Only takes about 3 hours, and the view from the top is fantastic.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oohh I’ve never done that one 😁

[@Sw3nssoN]

Been wanting to go there since i was a little kid! Someday maybe!

[@laurelmonterosa7586]

new zealand looks incredible! X I have never been outside of europe and i have some family friends in new zealand, may give a trip ago one day! Thankyou for the lovely video! xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pleasure ❤️❤️

[@TonysLittleTurtle]

Christchurch- “Other than that I recommend keeping your stay to a minimum, unless you need to be there for some other reason” 😂 like being one of those unfortunate souls that have to live there 👍 BTW there is this really beautiful spot in Mt Aspiring called the Blue Pools that I have recently discovered and am planning a road trip to go and enjoy, it looks amazing and otherworldly 😊

[@carolinetaute7697]

Born and bred in Rotorua NZ, we thrive on customer service due to our culture, you not mentioned once the main reason as to why tourist come to Rotorua, it is for the cultural feeling of New Zealands, Maori Kapa Haka, Hangi and Concerts, Whakarewarewa Institute, aka Te Puia, Waimangu Geysers and more.

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks for this, very useful as I’m holidaying in NZ this March. I can see I’m only going to have time to do (part of) North Island so will just have to book another trip for South Island. Cheers

[@OneShotOneKill52]

Perfect timing! I’m just about to start planning my New Zealand backpacking trip in November 😁

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wooop 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@skyjemss19]

ditto same. going in nov

[@erintennant7690]

More NZ content !!! This is my fav content you do on your channel ❤️ share all your kiwi knowledge pls ahah

[@bethfowler2845]

Hopefully, coronavirus permitting I will be starting 6 months of travelling on my gap year in January. I’m hoping to spend 2 months in Australia, 2 months in New Zealand and then a volunteering opportunity in Fiji and your videos are making me so so so excited!!!

[@aimeeh400]

Top easy tip for pronunciation... Ng says nn and wh says ff. Great content! Learnt of some great places for my next trip

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! Thats a good tip :)

[@hodonnell2135]

I can't not say anything 😂 she basically said Christchurch don't bother! There are some great spots to visit, late spring through early autumn best times to visit. Start by parking at the botanic gardens for a lovely walk into the central city, explore post quake development. .still under development. Wander along the river and enjoy some great local cafes. Rollickin Gelato has excellent ice cream. Or head to Utopia ice in the seaside suburb of Sumner, walk along the beach or drive over the hill to Taylors Mistake for the views and a walk.. tip avoid busy summer weekends. Lytle ton Harbour is worth a visit for the views and cafes such as Glamour cakes gourmet donuts. Continue around to Corsair Bay for a gorgeous walk and swim.. again avoid weekends over summer to avoid crowds. Continue driving around Goveners Bay to Allendale Reserve for an easy picturesque walk along the coastline. And of course popular with locals and tourists Akaroa Harbour and Hanmer Springs. There and back within a day or stay overnight they are both worth a visit. Just avoid weekends or go in off season if you don't like bustling tourist villages. And that's just a start 😆

[@Longtack55]

Don't bother with Queenstown or Wanaka unless you're keen on skiing or tramping for 5-day trips out of town. It's an unspectacular overpriced shopping mall. The Port Hills above Christchurch are a good route through to Banks Peninsula where there's plenty of pretty coastline and some walks.

[@everuby1438]

Yay! My home country ❤ All of the places you mentioned are absolutely gorgeous, fantastic recommendations x

[@williamkreth]

Planning my trip for February 2021! This video was very helpful, Thank you! you sure know how to adventure!

[@chasingadeline]

Very good video with lot of awesome information about New Zealand!!! I’m lucky b/c my wife is from New Zealand and we go there once a year so far...thanks for sharing

[@Longtack55]

"En ga wa Springs!" I know you apologised beforehand but I really expected at least a half-arsed attempt at "Na far." :-D As for the rest - next time I suggest the coastline north of Whangarei and the East Coast around Ruatoria, Tikitiki where the locals are warm, hospitable and real.

[@randomblueper6689]

Thx 4 the awesome video. I’m planning to go, this is so helpful!

[@lisalaughs9009]

I think nz is my fave place in the entire world 💕 specifically queenstown 😁 miss it so much :(((((

[@BackpackingBananas]

Me tooooo

[@SeaTraveller2000]

Awesome video as usual. love your eyes!!! Safe travels my friend

[@coopertroop]

Love how you broke this video down. Thank you ♥️

[@TravelPlannerr]

Never forget to set aside a day visiting the live White Island Volcano in the town of Whakatane. Those who want to have close contact with the Maori culture can opt for the city of Rotorua. One hours drive south of Rotorua lies Taupo. With a beautiful lake, thermal volcanic areas, and a fantastic view of the Alps this area has the beauty that impresses. Spend a day at the Tongariro National Park or at the sky fields. Having a gorgeous bay is the capital city of New Zealand - Wellington. It is the second biggest city with top-level restaurants.

[@izzywarren6116]

This is sooooo perfect for my NZ road trip in November!

[@tomvangils2069]

izzy warren See you there! :P

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yaayyy 🤩🤩

[@KennyC]

Super helpful video to finally start planning my NZ road trip, thanks so much!

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mypianomusicroom]

Thank you dear for your beautiful itinerary! I cant wait to visit NZ in Dec!! God bless you!

[@rogerlincoln6802]

I reckon it's going to be my first proper trip.....in November. Plenty of time to plan and let the world settle somewhat.

[@RPonting12]

I spent 2 years in NZ, and I loved every second of it!!

[@pahoaproductions9991]

Yyayyyy!!! I can’t wait to plan a trip out there!!! Super stoked! Great vid by the way!!! Love it! Aloha

[@kenshens6410]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!🤯 Your channel literally inspired me to create my channel💓 i went to the omanawa falls when i went to tauranga! Beautiful! 💓💓

[@Disscot]

I loved this. Especially since I have visited many of the places you have mentioned. I have relatives that live in mount manganui. It is such a lovely place. I am lucky enough to have been there twice so visited lots of the surrounding area which was just stunning. But have traveled round the South Island as well. I have to agree with you I loved Kiakora. Abel Tasman was stunning. I also really like lake tekapu. (You never mentioned it.) I have visited most of the places you mentioned around queens town. Arrowtown was a nice wee place. We stopped there for an hour or so! So many stunning places to visit!

[@Katyob7]

Ahh this makes me realise how little of NZ I saw when I did the Kiwi Bus and is giving me all kinds of Wanderlust 😍😍

[@BackpackingBananas]

But the Kiwi bus is such a great start though 😃😃

[@RobbieBackpacking]

Thanks for the info. I can't wait to visit one day!

[@BackpackingBananas]

My pleasure ❤️

[@EmmaSpore]

Such an amazingly informative and well-put together video, thank you!!!

[@alyxty6487]

AWESOME! very helpful video keep it up !

[@patricia_w]

You're so right. I went once, fell in love and hopefully going back in February 2019

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️🤩

[@patricia_w]

Backpacking Bananas sucks I missed the meet up in London. Are you planing next one? I’m based in West London 🇬🇧

[@lara_xy]

😍😍 omg I wish I could just go there like that 😪

[@ruths8869]

Thank you so much for this video !! It has awesome recommendations :)

[@Hoperaise]

Thanks for this detailed video, it will help a lot!! :)

[@charlize3084]

the way she said mount Maunganui made me giggle lol

[@kiaredegoeij3419]

ikrrr hahaha

[@villainapologist]

Did we ask?

[@aidanstackpole707]

Let me guess your an Aussie?

[@lifeofbricosta]

I officially think New Zealand is my next trip!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Great choice! 🙌🏼

[@gillowens24]

I love to new zealand unfortunately can't travel at the moment Covid-19

[@shaney9393]

People are always a bit down on Auckland but it was my main base for 2 years and my favourite nz city.q

[@shelleyl6135]

7:00 Wanaka! I've lived there for 7 and counting, can't believe that you visited!

[@pamelacarrick6583]

That’s true been 3 times and would love to go again .......

[@BackpackingBananas]

🙈🙈😁

[@thebackpackingcouple4845]

Great video!

[@teresachristie8533]

You've got to go to Stewart Island. It's amazing! We even saw a Kiwi in it's natural habitat, swam at three bays, enjoyed the laid back and relaxing environment. Caught a ferry to Ulva Island and loved the bird life and scenery. Loved your overview of NZ. I agree, Fiordland is amazing. Did the overnight stay in Doubtful Sound. Definitely a bucket list item.

[@celinesionkim]

That jacuzzi though!! I loved this soooo much! cheers♥️

[@billmccaleb7481]

Queenstown and Milford Sound are my dream destinations...Also, diggin' that globe in the background. You use it to plan trips?

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks!! It’s my new globe 🤩 haha

[@alisondore4727]

Was there in January and it was blooming marvellous. Sooo much to see and do and the scenery is breathtaking. Highly recommended. 😎

[@Cassiearan]

New Zealand was probably our favorite place we’ve travelled too. Unfortunately it was before we started travel vlogging, so no videos of this beautiful country yet. But I do have a picture of mount cook over the river that looks like a screenshot from your video clip! Haha. We’ve been traveling all around the UK for the past month and leave for Iceland in a couple more days. Travel vlogging has been a lot of fun and we can’t wait to see more of this beautiful planet we call home :) Check out our channel if you like fun travel vlogs!

[@mikefilm0952]

Beautiful video..!!! THANKS...^^

[@rspencex]

Great video. What part of the year has the best weather lol? Been in Oz for two years on WHV, looking for another two years of sunshine but doesn’t seem very sunny in NZ!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Summer months! So between November-March it's fairly warm 😊

[@andrewbristoe1833]

Came across this online but a waterfall near gisboure can body board down looks AMA zing on an unprouncable whakarehene or something river really steep

[@misstayla28]

Rere falls / rockslide !

[@bridieeilish]

*New Zealanders Have Joined The Chat*

[@thepolicesawmynudes]

I want to do all of them

[@peterc66]

5:57 no way! You are missing out Christchurch's most beautiful scenery up from the port hills! That's the most breathtaking view you can get among 4 NZ cities.

[@unagie]

Really good video.. 👍

[@tap836]

You are making me want to go back again, lol. I've only seen about half those places.

[@BackpackingBananas]

And you’ll go back at some point 😁

[@CherryFlower24]

I swore myself not to travel twice to the same country but NZ made my broke my rule xD

[@PS-Straya_M8]

As a kiwi this is a really great video :)

[@patriciaclarke7686]

What about Stewart island? It’s the most beautiful place in NZ.

[@charliec.3347]

what was the name of the web site you mentioned for plan planning your trip? I couldn't quite understand how you were pronouncing it and I do not see a link in your description. thanks!!!

[@stutidhandhania9565]

hi, what was the website you mentioned for planning?

[@shabbir_fitness1311]

Thanks !!

[@SEAExplorer86]

hello....is it a good idea to hire a motorbike from Queenstown to Mt Cook?Since i don't know driving... :(

[@aliciamiratana950]

She looks like that chick who plays the best friend on the princess diaries😂😂😂- N-Gawa Springs🤦🏾‍♀️ - Man we need to hang out so I can help you on your pronounciation!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Haha I've heard both of these things before 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ayena4229]

Good sister😄i like this video ❤and i am from bangladesh

[@Bonegilla1987]

First. Also I've never seen such a beautiful woman.

[@kaushiksavaliya2360]

You forgot hokitika gorge😀 One of my fav.

[@rose_roots]

What was the name of the website for route planning that you recommended?

[@fee31376]

I live at Mount Maunganui/papamoa

[@krishnarghadas5230]

Hi.. can you please suggest some cheap car rental services for road trip in NZ?

[@diegogiledo]

Hello, can anyone give the link she said for planning the hot stops you fancy?? Thanks!!

[@hannahm6471]

This has come just in time! Planning my trip to NZ in September. I want to go in a working holiday but I’m really struggling to find a good backpack (particularly one that doesn’t just open at the top) do you have any recommendations?

[@glassslipperrr]

Hannah M check out the osprey porter 46! Definitely the best. KZbin all the reviews.

[@tomvangils2069]

Hannah M Me too! Just got my passport and also looking at backpacks. Going to NZ in September for one full year on a working holiday visa! So excited :D I wish you all the best on your trip! :)

[@anushasharma208]

Really nice video👌

[@mirandadarrah7858]

What kind of budget would you recommend for a trip like this?

[@alokchowhan6591]

hi..that was a good Vlog. I am from India and would love to visit NZ for 15 days trip. I am planning to do a road trip in both north and south islands. Can you please suggest me if it is good to visit NZ in months of April or May.?

[@daver7867]

Auckland sux....I live there now lol, but you have to get out of Auckland to experience the real NZ & it’s natural beauty....(you won’t find it at the sky-tower), no other place like it in the world & ive travelled everywhere.....it does rain a lot but that rain is what makes that place as green as it is, and summer is decievingly hot......without the climate it has it would be a dessert.....so I’ve learnt not to complain about the rain anymore cause without it we wouldn’t have those picturesque views.....

[@AlexOhioo]

Amazing

[@mustachexboy]

Love the video! I wish I could travel there. Check out some of my travel videos to New Zealand and Thailand and more when you have a chance.

[@treesprite2977]

Where is that picture that I clicked on. thumbprint pic idk i clicked on the shot due to how pretty it looked though didnt notice it in your video?

[@BackpackingBananas]

That was taken at Bob's Cove near Queenstown 😊

[@treesprite2977]

@@BackpackingBananas thx ^_^ !!

[@3mak_Al-Koori]

If you didn't come to south korea then come visit here ~

[@Hasekniddel]

Wow, this video was so packed with information, very well done. But you speak soooo fast, that i had to pause at every spot, to write down all the names you mentioned. Next time a little bit slower please.

[@catpeleti1858]

The best

[@TuanshanRuchen]

can you show me the route you have said in the video ? And how can a car pass from North to south ?

[@BackpackingBananas]

I believe I cover the whole route in this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHekhH-fZsuihZI video. And you can get a ferry between the islands :)

[@macboypro98]

You hiked with your big backpack? How heavy was it? I want to do this, but I think it is very uncomfy

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yep, if camping it's necessary to have a big backpack in order to fit the tent and sleeping bag! I don't think mine was over 15KG though. It's fine as long as you have a backpack that supports the weight on your hips :)

[@arianapergola9835]

would you recommend doing the north or South Island road trip if we only have about 12 days?

[@BackpackingBananas]

I'd probably do North (fly in and out of Auckland and Wellington if poss)

[@jerrysia5784]

what was your budget on this trip?