3 Days In Abel Tasman National Park (Day 1) | Reveal New Zealand S2 E4

[@DanegerAndStacey]

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[@philwright4739]

Link didn’t work for me.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

@@philwright4739 Weird that it works in the description, but not on that comment! Updated to the full link now :)

[@karendoody4581]

I filled mine in already ! !

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Do we need to fill out separate forms if it's for a husband/wife trip?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

@@stephaniegruenberg7044 Just the one will be fine :) The pricing will be twinshare anyway (or single for some that want that)

[@munro12]

Just beautiful. So jealous seeing you enjoying such freedom and people without face coverings. Roll on travel freedom.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're incredibly lucky! Just to keep things real though - we did move from level 1 to level 2 during this trip and still had to wear masks on public transport so it's not all perfect BUT we do appreciate how lucky we are in comparison to a lot of other countries around the world ❣️ Roll on travel freedom alright!!

[@deboraha4]

Good God your homeland is beautiful....at 61 I will NEVER be able to see it but I THANK YOU for showing me your absolutely stunning country!!!!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Well, we will just have to keep travelling NZ so you can see even more! Glad you can come along on the adventure through our videos!

[@joayres5264]

Just watched new ep. and damit now I gotta add walking the Abel Tasman to my bucket list! Bring on the next episode 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So happy to hear this, the next episode is up now! We plan to continue making your NZ bucket list longer, sorry haha!

[@traveldestinationnearkathmandu]

Stunning coastline, worthy 3 days. Really beautiful scenery..

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Worthy of 3 months if we had the time 😜

[@joanneyoung904]

what a glorious place.... looking forward to the next part... thanks for the awesome shots

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We just uploaded part 2 last night, hope you enjoy it as much as this one 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@catherinedeseton964]

Looks fabulous...thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing the rest of the trip.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you for watching! We just uploaded part 2 last night, hope you enjoy it 😁

[@catherinedeseton964]

@@DanegerAndStacey will watch later...

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Right you got me! We too had thundering waves in Blackpool... Gale force winds and the foam from the top of the waves blowing past our front window like soap suds. Lol. What a beautiful place and it seems so well organised but I guess that is New Zealand, Lovin' your work as ever!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

This tour in particular is run so well, all the hard work and planning was done for us so we could just focus on the hike itself without carrying big packs or wondering if we were going the right way! Aw thank you, we really appreciate the love!

[@AmputeeAdventures]

OMG SOOOOOO Beautiful!!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Stunning place, isn't it!

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

I kept checking for this yesterday but instead it was a lovely Monday morning treat ( here in UK). I was wondering if you’d ever consider doing an episode that fills in your back story, where you grew up, where your families came from, how you met? I can’t be the only nosy one here...?

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

I also would be totally down for that! Love when they share background info like the fact Daneger used to work on yachts

[@LittleGetaways]

I wanted to know as well. Stacy looks like "Sri Lankan" to me as I am also from Sri Lanka wanted to know her background ❤️❤️❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

@@LittleGetaways I'm half Mayalsian (Dads side) and half New Zealand (Mums side) but I was born and raised in New Zealand :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sorry to confuse you, but glad you got a little monday morning treat! We have done a few Q&As where we share more about our backgrounds but it's always good to know what people specifically want to see so we will add this to our list. Thank you!

[@damonmorris5874]

Absolutely a incredible adventure guys! Love the video!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Damon! So happy you're enjoying season 2!

[@damianhill7762]

Great video from my favorite part of NZ - I live vicariously through you guys - Thanks...

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So happy you enjoy travelling along with us through our videos!

[@mikewaldie7707]

Another staggeringly good video! Keep them coming! Thanks! 🙏

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks, Mike! Appreciate the love 😁

[@evijabozinska296]

Such a nice hike! And lodge is a dream! 😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

One of our fave hikes ever! Such a cool way to do it too.

[@selfcaretravelrepeat]

I can’t wait for the New Zealand guide! I know it’s going to be amazing!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're working on it as we speak! Hopefully you've signed up to be notified once it's live!

[@zoemorrison07]

This walk is already stunning! The little black fantail! I go so mad over little birds whenever I see them here, because they’re so cute and small, and the little fantail is no different! 😂❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The little Fantail was so cute, we had no idea the black ones were so rare!

[@georgevergis9528]

Wow what a beautiful place.Love all you guys do and keep it up.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks Georgie! We'll have to take you here one day!

[@expatfamilylive9041]

Such a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience with us!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you for coming along! The second ep just went up last night, hope you enjoy it 😁

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

What a gorgeous day and walk! Looked amazing! You two seem like you would be ridiculously fun to hang out with. 😊 Can't wait to see more!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Come hang out with us!! And have a beersie 😁

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

@@DanegerAndStacey when the world allows travel again we might just take you up on that!

[@LittleGetaways]

Loved the sunset video at the end ❤️❤️❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So peaceful! We love a good sunset!

[@colinchan1]

I’m calling it. Years from now Dane is going to buy a pair of binoculars and take up bird watching as a hobby - which is perfect since Stacey is a bird whisperer :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hahah this is a great call and we have a feeling you're not wrong 😂

[@katajha831]

Great episode. My husband and I are older. 3 years ago when I was 55 he was 60 we went to london. Stayed about 2 miles from the natural history museum. When we walked down there we only took so much cash with us to buy stuff, which was NOT enough for my husband who loves to spoil our grandkids, so we walked back to the airbnb got more money then walked back to the museum staying another 3 hours. We walked 22 thousand steps that day. It almost killed us both.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

22,000!! Holy moly, good on you! Hope your grandkids appreciated how much effort you two went to for that 😂

[@angie23575]

When Dane said "Laxies" I was like what do you need laxatives for? 😂😂😂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 We forget that that's a made up word we use for relaxing pants - not to be confused with laxatives haha

[@melodyrice24]

was thinking the exact same hahah

[@Laura____light]

Absolutely eating up every video on New Zealand as I’m planning a trip to go there myself!😍 You guys have the most exquisite energy that is delightful to watch! Thank you so much for bringing us all along on your journeys! One question if I may, Stacey what’s the brand of your hiking boot? I am definitely in the market to get some myself! Thank you both so much for all of your wonderful hard work to show your travels!🙌🏻 These videos have made it so helpful for research/preparation purposes.🙏🏻 thank you again!❤

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh yay, thank you so much! Glad the vids are helpful as well. My boots are from North Face x

[@Laura____light]

@@DanegerAndStacey Thank you so much for sharing!💓🙏🏻 sending love your way!💞🤗

[@che9709]

Hi Daneger & Stacey! Loving these vlogs atm! Im actually a local of Motueka/Tasman, I live in Marahau and work in Kaiteriteri during my summers, I'm a receptionist at the campground where you stayed on your last nz trip! (I'm currently studying in Nelson during the year) but wanted to comment that I seriously take my home place for granted from watching how you are in awe of the abel tasman :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We LOVE comments like this from locals!! Wish we would've had the chance to say hey on our last trip - maybe on our next one! It's all too common isn't it! Honestly, while we were away travelling full-time we took the whole country for granted.... Glad our videos reminded you of how incredible Abel Tasman is 😁 Thank you for taking the time to let us know that!

[@ghenyyy]

Yeesss! Another episode! Been waiting for this. Love lots from the Philippines 🤍🤍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sorry this one took a while! Sending lots of love right back!

[@hannahgoesexploring3408]

Amazing video as usual guys! That beach at the end of your hike looked absolutely insane! How beautiful to wake up too 😍 can’t wait for your next video ✌🏻

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Incredible place to wake up! It was so peaceful in the early hours of the morning! The next vid is up now, hope you enjoy it as much as this one 😁

[@nikkilogan7726]

Awesome vlog guys!!! Love Abel Tasman!! 😍🥰😎✌️🇳🇿💖 Great trip for everyone plus AMAZING & STUNNING VIEWS!!! SO AWWED BY THE BEAUTY OF A.T 😍🥰 Stunning beaches & coastlines. Will do those things soon. Love NZ 🇳🇿🥰💖

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yaaay! We're so happy you're planning to do this soon, it's 10 times more incredible in person 😁

[@whosyourbrad]

Yess! One of my fav walks. 🔥🔥 I used to live in Kaiteriteri and it was one of the best times of my life. Nice video guys

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We would love to live in Kaiteriteri, would be so peaceful (especially now, without so many tourists!) Thanks so much :)

[@noellehilgesen612]

Looks beautiful. I’ll have to visit!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Definitely put this on your list, you won't regret it! We're already trying to figure out ways to go back and do it all over again!

[@selen5648]

You both made me fall in love with New Zealand. It seems like a beautiful and peaceful country. I hope that someday I will live in New Zealand🇳🇿😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

This area of New Zealand is super peaceful! We really hope you get to experience it for yourself someday :)

[@Love_rainy_days]

Another cool video of beautiful NZ. Our favorite KZbin couple are hiking Abel Tasman National Park.💑 Wow what a fun video! Thanks again for all the great videos of NZ! 🧔

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw! You're our favourite too. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, means the world to us. So glad you enjoyed this one!

[@hilarywallace9927]

Wow, stunning! Those beaches in Abel Tasmin are so , so gorgeous looking- especially where you had lunch 💗 That would have been me happy and wanted to stay there swimming for the afternoon! Definitely more than normal steps for the day you guys! Your tour looks so great that you can do your own thing a bit a too and not have to stay too close together with everyone else to enjoy the beauty of the place but with the safety of a tour . 👍 Cool

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That lunch spot was so good! So true, such a good combination of guided and un-guided!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Definitely hit like before I'd watched it to the end. Have been waiting for you guys to release this video 😍 I love a good hike, but only ever do day hikes because the idea of having to carry tents, food and clothing doesn't appeal as it just slows you down. So having the bags transferred is fab. The boulders and water at Cleopatra's pool was all kinds of beautiful and I loved that beach at lunch too! 🏝️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww you're the best, thank you! We appreciate every view, like and comment you leave more than you know. You'll see later in the series there's another track we do through the Queen Charlotte Sound where they offer a similar transfer service. Honestly, we had no idea this was even a thing so we were stoked to find out how common it is in that part of the country at least. Part 2 just went up last night, enjoy! 😁

[@RexWaldron]

What a cool day! I bet that dinner and those beersies tasted good after the exercise and fresh air! 🍻 Great sunset scene to end on 👌

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Ooh that beersie went down a treat!! We found a new favourite in the area called The Eddyline! Thanks Rex!

[@sharonmacnz6068]

Hi from Nelson! Great to see you exploring our part of the country! Learnt something new about the black fantail and just saw one here on our porch today ❤️ Look forward to your next video 👍🏻

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Did you really?! That's so cool, we had no idea they were so rare. We absolutely love Nelson, such a special part of the country 😁

[@sharonmacnz6068]

@@DanegerAndStacey watching your latest vid on walking Abel Tasman, am embarrassed to say I haven’t done it yet & have lived here for 19 years. On my list...👍🏻❤️

[@stanross6627]

So much hiking! Love it, lots of wonderful views too. Btw ,how are Danger's NEW boots working out? And what a great way to end a long day on the trail good food and beer! Looking forward to the next one! Safe travels, cheers!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Well you know, I hate to say 'I told ya so' but I did have an 'I told ya so' moment when Dane admitted how much he loved his boots after day 😂 They've honestly been great, well worth the investment! Especially since we plan on doing a lot more hiking in the future.

[@vickimcmillan3705]

That was gorgeous guys .. sadly my hiking days are over .. but it is so nice to travel along with you two.. always interesting 🙏🌺🌿❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sad to hear your hiking days are over, we'll keep going so you can come on the adventure with us! The second ep just went up last night :)

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Beautiful video! The beaches were so pretty as well as fowl wildlife ~Cara 😊

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Such a stunning place filled with all sorts of friendly locals. The Weka are so cute! (unless they're trying to steal your lunch, then they're not so cute haha)

[@bigted1955]

I have never been to Able Tasman park. Looks so nice. Also haven't been to Nelson for ages love to get back some day.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Put Abel Tasman on your bucketlist, you won't regret it :)

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Awesome place !

[@DanegerAndStacey]

One of our fave places!

[@travelertrome8449]

Loving season 2 so far! What a beautiful place. That natural water slide looked fun but I agree with Stace, probably wouldn't do it. Did you guys see more wildlife?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That waterslide was an instant no from me 😂 No surprises considering I'm afraid of everything though haha. We saw LOADS, there's wildlife hiding around every corner. That's why it was so nice to have a guide because they know all the secret spots to look!

[@msvaga1969]

Makes me homesick.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sorrryyyyyyyy ❤️ Feeling homesick is the worst, we can relate! Sending you good vibes!

[@oneniteinmay]

Great video! Would love to do the walk!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Really hope you get to someday!

[@KiwikimNZ]

New Zealand’s best kept secret !

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Completely agree! The most beautiful slice of paradise!

[@rob1971]

It's a lovely walk and so nice that your got the opportunity to do it whilst it was so quiet. I've done that bit myself, but going the other direction. I hope you treated yourselves to a burger from The Fat Tui when you got back 🍔

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We hear that the opposite direction is more popular, would be interesting to do it that way and see how it feels. So lucky to have the beaches almost completely to ourselves! OH NOOOO what's the Fat Tui?! We missed out!

[@rosemarybunch2985]

Love your video! We’re headed there for a 3 day hike in early November with a similar excursion as yours. Curious as to the shoes you wore? I’m struggling with the best choice given the amount of walking. What did you wear Stacey? Also, did you need a swimsuit or just hiking clothes?

[@blerta2003]

Goooddddd I love you both and your videos are aaaammmaaazzziiinnggg 😘❤❤❤ feels like I'm there with you 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

AMAAAZZZZZZING! 😁 We're so happy to hear that!! Thank you!

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😁😁

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw thats the sort of walking holiday my man. and i would do 😜 stunning. 🥰. Looking forward to to the next Part My man just asked me. “ when we going “ 😅 ( seem easy but its not due to health issues )

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The best kind of walking holiday where everything is planned for you haha. Sending you all the good, healthy vibes! Until you can get here, we'll keep travelling for the two of you!

[@dmatcha]

Hi, we will be there in Jan, is there any way to do all the day walks all in 3 days without spending the nights there and also without going on water taxis ? We will be staying at Redwood Valley and will be driving back and forth into Abel Tasman each day.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

There’s not sorry. Check a map to see the limited places you get driving access into the park and a hiking trail map to see the walks. They’re all essentially one way in and back so you can’t reach a lot of spots unless you take the ferry or walk the day prior.

[@dmatcha]

@@DanegerAndStacey really appreciate the response, been trying to figure this out based people’s post, comments and thru Abel Tasman website. I thought it could be something similar to the beautiful Wilsons Prom NP in Australia, but i guess not :-) Really appreciate your well made reviews, helps us heaps in planning our trip 😊

[@triarb5790]

Very similar to Wilson's Prom the southern tip of Victoria ( Australia)

[@waynecarter8692]

How did you book this? As a package?

[@novenebainter6866]

Man I need to spend a year in New Zealand

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yes to this!

[@philwright4739]

Now I know what it feels like to be first like.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Congrats, Phil! 🏆

[@mariekebuitelaar182]

Beautiful video, thank you so much once again! Any chance you could perhaps adopt me?? I've been trying to find a way to move to NZ but it's proving to be very difficult. I promise I'm house trained 😜

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hahah absolutely! You had us at house trained 😂 You must also love pizza and beersies to be considered.....

[@mariekebuitelaar182]

@@DanegerAndStacey swap the beersies for a nice glass of wine and I'm game 😎😜

[@KiwikimNZ]

Come! It’s a hidden treasure

[@mylesaway79]

I love my beautiful country 🇳🇿🇵🇭 Kiwi Pinoy here living in Wellington 🇵🇭🇳🇿😂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're from 2 incredible countries, greedy 😂 kidding!!

[@mylesaway79]

@@DanegerAndStacey you’re absolutely right 😂😂😬

[@francescadiana]

It's the slippers for me

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You'll be pleased to know I just upgraded to EMU Wrenlette slippers and they're the best 😂

[@larrybarrett5810]

I think , you should be doing your travel agency

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We like the way you think, Larry!

[@larrybarrett5810]

@@DanegerAndStacey You could make so much more money , I’d would come .

[@larrybarrett5810]

@@DanegerAndStacey You wouldn’t have to leave your location . Your followers seen your videos . When your subscribers check in at those events, you will earned a kick back from your sponsors . You sent up length of days / events .

[@larrybarrett5810]

@@DanegerAndStacey Subscribers are waiting for countries to opened up . Don’t forget Cruise Lines , Bus Tours ,and Rented Companies.

[@marvinbrown1509]

Staceys a lil gem

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww stoppp it Marvin 🙊

[@emsta0236]

Stacey, I would love to know where are your gorgeous earrings from? 🙏🏻💗

[@DanegerAndStacey]

They're Karen Walker Daisy Earrings - I think I've had them for about 10 years despite almost losing them all over the world 😂 Highly recommend!

[@emsta0236]

@@DanegerAndStacey They are always sparkling and catching my eye! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lailaagrado]

No penguins again? :'(

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Nope! We never get to see them 🥺

[@lailaagrado]

@@DanegerAndStacey :'( :'(

[@gillowens24]

So lucky do not wear a mask can travel around your country.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Very lucky!