NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS! Sunrise Hike Mt Sunday, Hakatere Park, Washpen Falls | New Zealand 🇳🇿

We are starting this 2-day trip in West Melton and heading to Washpen Falls. This track is on private land and costs NZD 10 per person. Afterwards, we are stopping at the Dubliner pub in Methven before heading to the Hakatere Conservation Park. The park might be known through the Lord of the Rings, where they filmed Edoras. You can also find the Ashburton Lakes close by. We slept overnight in the Car park of Mount Sunday, where you can stay overnight in a self-contained vehicle. We woke early to attempt the Mt Sunday hike (around 45 minutes). Highly recommend
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[@paulinebelcher6512]

It's a wee little gem, love Washpen.

[@pjrtech4141]

They need to bottle your enthusiasm guys. Always radiate a ray of sunshine in your presentations. NZ tourism should pay you, as you are great ambassador's for our country.

[@vsksf]

Damn ,, you two get around.... I salute you both for truly experiencing our country ...and showing it to the world as it truly is.... Thank you and come back soon....

[@ataimd]

That morning light is spectacular too, just love it!

[@theunknownunknowns5168]

That opening shot of Mado with her hand partly over her face and early morning sunlit landscape is stunning. That's definitely worth a hard copy to hang on your future walls Mado.

[@GlenAndMado]

Haha good call maybe we should consider that 😅

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely amazing episode guys, your latest episodes are absolutely incredible!

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Just love that whole area right through the centre of the South. Must do it again! Thank you!

[@camhyde9701]

at last a place i've never heard of =)

[@modfus]

LOL, Glen in the boat was funny 😆- Mado was wise not to go with him.

[@nevillewellbourn8555]

Another brilliant informative programme. It will be our loss when you guys leave-you have done an amazing job promoting Nz to us

[@Sam_Francis]

I was there a couple weeks ago! FYI the “castle” on the hill in the movie was not CGI, they actually built it up there. The only CGI buildings were the little huts down the hillside.

[@incamoran9532]

The Castle at Edoras wasn't done with FX, it was done with hammer and nails. It was actually built on top of the hill and then removed after. Some of the village on the lower slopes was FX but the castle hall was real.

[@rayray2602]

too good..

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Hey G & M, very impressive video - I didn't know about this part of the country - Thank you

[@GlenAndMado]

Haha there you go Richard time to start travelling my friend!

[@ruastacey9065]

You two are so cool.

[@GlenAndMado]

Legend thanks so much my friend❤️

[@brentfairlie9159]

Loving your work guys.

[@kevincain6942]

Hi guys, just want to be a smart arse and say originally you should have flown into ChCh and gone north and now you would be in a much warmer climate !! Too cold down there. Love yr shows ♥️

[@MothershipVideos]

Wow what a great post.

[@dear39184]

Thank you so much for showing us this beautiful place

[@DebraCraig-vy2te]

Methven is very busy in winter, full of tourists who have come to ski at Mt Hutt which is just up the road and is one of the main skifields in NZ. They also have hot pools there.

[@timrussell9869]

Now watching from Gran Canaria. Good to see the back blocks of NZ.

[@PRO_LOVE15]

Hahahaha good video enjoy our country

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Yes Glen! Sit in the middle! What would you do without your Mado? 👍😊

[@gee7801]

Is this man made...Priceless! Beam me up Scotty.🙂

[@GlenAndMado]

😂😂

[@tataramoa]

The Washpen Falls walk actually leads through a canyon formed by an ancient vulcano!

[@tataramoa]

And you missed the small hydro power generator below the pond....

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Great vid guys, Mado fast becoming Glen's "mother" ! :) "Why did l get in this boat ?" - "Because you're you Glen":) Heard there's a Irish bar on top of Everest, U2 played an acoustic session up there ! 🎵 Hello hello We're at a place called vertigo 🎵 ☀️ 🇮🇪 🗻

[@GlenAndMado]

Feels that way John 😅😂 yup heard the at too we are in Nepal and seen some Irish pubs also, madness ☘️

[@ruthkenny3388]

My favourite place in the world ❤ we’re lucky enough to have use of a bach at Lake Clearwater. Love your videos guys!! I’m Irish btw, been here for 17 years x

[@GlenAndMado]

Ruth ya legend hope you’re living the dream here! Thanks so much for the special support means a lot. Clearwater is definitely underrated!

[@ruthkenny3388]

@@GlenAndMado absolutely living the dream 💖 safe travels lads, go n’eiri an bother libh!

[@user-yw8bb1zw2m]

Methven is a stop on the Te Araroa trail - the 3000k through hike route. Perhaps when you come back ☺️

[@chriskeentechnician]

Best way to have hot cross buns is to cut them in half, spread on the butter, and heat up in the microwave for a few seconds….they taste and smell amazing! (or you can toast them in the oven if you like them crispy 👌)

[@thekiwinomad]

Lake Clearwater is a fishing village Camp. There's a number of them around the Canterbury and south Canterbury region. Methven is a great town. I suggest checking out the Methven hot pools if you get a chance. The swim up bar is fantastic.

[@GlenAndMado]

Awh awesome we didn’t know thanks for letting us know Adam! Unfortunately we won’t be able to make it we fly out tomorrow 😩

[@tigersharkzh]

Methven has awesome hot pools. Better than Hanmer because it's not overrun by tourists. No, that's not Mt Cook, it's Mt D'Archaic that you see straight up that valley. Mt Cook is much further left and obscured by the mountains on the other side of the river. It's not that hidden, Tour groups get taken there by the bus load.

[@anthonynixon2816]

Awww snap! We walked up Mt Sunday/Edoras on Easter Sunday; the trig station had been reattached when we went. As we were coming back down, 3 tour buses loaded with American tourists arrived.

[@GlenAndMado]

Didn’t realise it was allowed for tourist buses as it mentions your not allowed profit from the location 🧐

[@anthonynixon2816]

@GlenAndMado I don't know exactly, but there are one or two that are allowed. Because it is DOC land there are very strict rules.

[@steelsteeds]

Yo ya made it to clear water, beautiful place, especially when theirs abit of snow in the back ground may/june, we stayed where you had breakfast lake camp, its free, you can have open fires there, toilets, its so peaceful there, an yes most of the places on lake clear water are holiday homes, there's a handful of permanent residents there as well, always go there when down south, as said beautiful, cheers!

[@GlenAndMado]

Thanks for giving us an insight on what happens in the winter in Clearwater 😃 I’d say it’s an awesome place to hibernate. Such an underrated place.

[@MsHGH1]

Hopefully you worked it out for yourselves but the hot cross bun(s) you had at the beginning are meant to be eaten hot - cut in half, place under the grill until they're hot and a little crispy/brown on the top, slather with butter and... yum! The heat helps bring out the spices... :)

[@GlenAndMado]

Yup we figured that, not sure why they didn’t heat it up 🤣

[@Bellenickna]

Once NZ was colonised by the British and things had calmed a bit, they made it available for the lower classes to immigrate here to own a slice of land (likely stolen by them 1st) and many Scottish and Irish took advantage of it. They tended to settle on the south island more than the north. They, too, have always had a historical beef with Britain and likely jumped at the chance to get as far from them and actually be able to 'own' land. This is why you will see Irish pubs as many are very proud of their ancestry as they should be. I'm surprised we don't have Scottish pubs also, but that doesn't seem to be a thing, even with their drinking culture being similar.

[@johnwilson5743]

As Sam Francis stated: The main building was NOT cgi. From memory, it took 6 months to build the Hall. They filmed for three weeks, then had to tear it down. The Government only allowed them to build on condition that, once filming was complete, the building would be torn down and all traces of building be removed. Such a shame because the Great Hall looked amazing.

[@urizen7613]

Mount Sunday is pretty well known but it usually gets its visitors in the warmer months.

[@GlenAndMado]

Awh I see! Sure it was quite warm when we did this in march!

[@K_one_w_one]

Kia Ora. Another great vlog. Did Glen say $3 for one hot cross bun was cheap?! I can buy a pack of 6 hot cross buns for $3....in the UK that is. I'm originally from Aotearoa but I'm always shocked at how expensive food is when I visit. Food over here is going up up up too. I reckon though, given half a chance, I wouldn't mind paying 3 bucks for a hotcross bun just for the lifestyle & scenery. I do miss the odd meat pie & Boston buns too. I know you've eaten plenty of pies but have you eaten a Boston bun? it's a large spiced bun with a thick layer of coconut icing. It was also called a coffee bun back in the day. 👍

[@GlenAndMado]

Yeah there dirt cheap back home in Ireland too 😂 sure your in a bakery so you pay a premium compared to the grocery store 😛 anyways yeah prices are much higher compared to back home but rent is cheaper here so it balances out I suppose. 😅

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Thinking you are both probably enjoying an island in the Pacific about now. Yes?

[@mohammedbinladen4619]

hot cross buns. Traditionally sold at Easter time.

[@joharrison3469]

Thank you for showing me my country and what I missed when I tripped around. I now know what I will be doing when I go back!

[@GlenAndMado]

Make sure you get back to this hidden gem 😝

[@Maxiakt]

Now be honest, how many of you were like me and cheering for Glen to fall out of the boat 😂

[@GlenAndMado]

Yeahhh naaaa not going in but it definitely looked like it was going that way 🫣😂😂

[@mytwocentsworth]

You were hilarious in that dingy Glen 😅

[@GlenAndMado]

🫣🫣😂😂😂

[@Mcfreddo]

Are you both still in new Zealand? You left the South Island weeks ago via that video. - Just wondering as your visits have been great and you may not be here now?

[@pouwakaruwhiu8349]

Glen, Mado how do you sack up New Zealand to Ireland and Germany so far ?

[@mohammedbinladen4619]

sack? or stack?

[@danielayers]

The reason NZ scenery was used in the LoTR & Hobbit films was because the director and main producers of the films are kiwis...

[@gissyb1]

Plus the variety & beautiful scenery is unmatched in the world

[@Maxiakt]

We stumbled upon that location on our way to Christchurch to fly home, and it was quite possibly the highlight of our three weeks on the south Island, it is breathtaking.

[@GlenAndMado]

Yup such an amazing place, we didn’t expect it to be so beautiful! 😍

[@dennisknight7563]

another great vidio,,,glen,,your rowing skills need some work

[@gissyb1]

Its well knownbut theres in so many kiwis we can't be everywhere

[@user-rh1ec6ep5x]

Can’t believe that between a German and an Irishman, that no one drinks alcohol. What are the odds of that? Lol.

[@GlenAndMado]

What’s the chances 😂😂 sure we know how to have a great time high on life😉😂😂

[@user-fe9vh3fi9c]

You are picking up Glenn;s accent

[@GlenAndMado]

Yeah she talks my language now 😂

[@marias8007]

Wait, are hot cross buns NOT an international thing??? 🤯

[@GlenAndMado]

We have them in Ireland anyways!

[@vaughantutty2227]

As a kiwi, ten dollars each is ridiculous, that's shameful

[@GlenAndMado]

Yeah it should be per car, I mean it’s private land so the owner can do anything he wants really but it’s madness 😂

[@juliaforsyth8332]

But he has to pay for road repairs, etc out of his own pocket.@@GlenAndMado

[@peterwhite7252]

Why did the bald guy have a rabit on his head because at a distance they look like hairs.

[@florence2720]

el em ay oh

[@GlenAndMado]

What 🤣🤣🤣

[@moniquegin8444]

be careful of toxic algae bloom

[@GlenAndMado]

Yikes yeah good call 🙃🙃

[@leglessKiwi-co9eh]

have felt an earthquake yet? Earthquakes are cool.

[@GlenAndMado]

Unfortunately not always wanted to experience one!

[@stephenlennon7369]

European tourist blogging about European things in a polynesian country 😅