New Zealand Trip Itinerary Mistake @Wanaka -

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We leave Franz Josef and head south before cutting inland to the Blue Pools at Cameron Flats. We stay at Wanaka longer than we expected due to a planning error but it all works out well as we discover the sights of Wanaka including 'That Wanaka Tree' and a food sensation at the Arc restaurant
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[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

Unsurprisingly we are seeing so much similarities in the NZ landscape compared to where we are. There is a tree like that in the water at Loch Lomond, also well known by photographers. Great episode you two!

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching - yes there is sone similarities as you go higher but we also see more tropical rainforest type landscapes in some place - it’s got a lot of things I must admit

[@CamperVanya]

Thought that was Stew jumping in at the beginning - watch that back! 😆. Good to hear you got some rest time after being on the go so much. That’s a beautiful tree and Wanaka sounds a great vibe place.

[@getawaygeese]

Lol I ain’t brave 😂 yeah it was nice just to stop and chill out a little to be honest in a nice town Thanks for watching

[@colinblack7049]

Fantastic views driving next to the lakes, very Scottish looking, but without the single track roads and passing places. Oh, and of course the terrible hot weather.

[@getawaygeese]

Yea as you get higher you move away from that side tropical feel Thanks for watching

[@Wizardinthewild]

Those bridges look narrow! Lovely breakfast spot. Blue pools were gorgeous. Didn’t fancy diving in then? 😉Fabulous scenery. Wanaka sounds very nice. Good to take a break from travelling sometimes . Incredible tree. That dog ❤.

[@getawaygeese]

Yep there are times you just got to stop and breathe Thanks for watching hope you are both well

[@SandVan]

Love lake wanaka 🤩🚐that’s the lake in the backdrop of where we got married on coromandel peak ❤️

[@getawaygeese]

Couldn’t think of a better place - very pretty the lake nestled nicely into the mountains and was a great backdrop to Wanaka Thanks for watching

[@blakes4ontour]

Nah. I wouldn't wanna jump off there either 😉 Cheers Ju 😁

[@getawaygeese]

To right lol Jane I think could talk herself into it Thanks for watching

[@vansforthememories]

The landscape looks similarish to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 only with sun ☀️🤭 Sad to hear about the weather events. Interesting video, it’s nice see it. Em 💜

[@getawaygeese]

Yep in parts it is a bit like Scotland although the landscape seems to look bigger. However it also has a tropical forest feel to in places Thank you for watching

[@grapesodatravels]

Hello we've just discovered your channel. We're doing this same drive later this year and CAN'T WAIT!

[@getawaygeese]

Well your in for a treat there are many places to go for sure so hopefully our itinerary and our episodes may inspire you

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

Looked like a good place to have a few days off from driving. Take care Gill

[@getawaygeese]

Just what we needed to chill out - thanks for watching

[@lyndalike3037]

Thank you another great vlog really enjoying your travels .

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Great video sharing your experiences. We drove straight past Wanaka on our way to Queenstown so missed out on what looks like a lovely town. That meal you had sounds fantastic 🤗❤

[@getawaygeese]

Yeah we missed out Queensland weirdly but we had to choose places based on our time ….. we had a great few days down time though so that was also great You would of liked the food but not cheap Thanks for watching and commenting

[@The_Serious_Chicken]

As a resident of wanaka I can say that it is nice but expanding fast, we as of now have shops and such that people typically go to Queenstown for

[@AndreaBoyder]

New Zealand is the place I most wanted to visit when I was in college

[@getawaygeese]

Was always on our bucket list and didn’t disappoint - thanks for watching

[@AndreaBoyder]

@@getawaygeese Will arrive one day

[@richardayres2949]

Hi Stew and Jane. You have been unlucky with the weather. You took the same route as me down the west coast but I pulled off to the north of Lake Hawae to a stunning lake side side before heading off the Wanaka and the tree! Interested to hear you went back to the north island I stayed on the South Island and handed the van back in Christchurch (pick up Auckland.). Which meant I had much more time in South Island. Shame about Milford sound, you could have driven down there and through the spectacular tunnel and some great freedom sites just before the ferries. My autocampers van goes off to Sheffield in the coming week to be converted 😀🤞🏻

[@getawaygeese]

We actually felt lucky with the weather as they were being hit badly but it didn’t really stop us Exciting times for you with you csmpervan on the horizon

[@frankfurter726]

I'm loving these vlogs, brings back happy memories of our 2 motorhome trips to NZ. We were on the Interisland Ferry when they had the big quake which flattended large parts of Christchurch

[@getawaygeese]

Glad they invoke memories - did you feel anything of the quake as that must of been some event

[@frankfurter726]

Didn't feel anything at sea but a real buzz went round the ship as it unfolded. We flew home from Christchurch airport a week or so later and that was undamaged. On the way south we stopped in Kaikoura (on the coast) and the talk was of of a quake about 10 miles out at sea causing a tsunami which didnt reach shore but a few days later they had the big one in Japan which took out the nuclear power station. A memorable trip !

[@getawaygeese]

@@frankfurter726 wow

[@gray4555]

70 years ago we used to swim where the Wanaka tree is. It started life as a , fence post and still had wire on it. It took root and became what it is today.

[@getawaygeese]

Oh wow so I guess the water levels must have risen if it was a fence - glad it has survived - it must be quite a short species of tree I guess - thanks for watching

[@The_Serious_Chicken]

And then some fecker last year or so cut off a branch

[@getawaygeese]

@@The_Serious_Chicken I heard that you just can’t understand some people

[@gray4555]

There were quite a few posts going into the lake and that was to stop the sheep heading into town. This was the one that survived.

[@getawaygeese]

@gray4555 ah I see thanks

[@geraintroberts565]

Could you have booked Doubtful Sound? I did that in 2007 and it was very good!

[@getawaygeese]

No unfortunately we tried both we got to a point of ‘we will take anything you have’ lol thanks for watching