Spotting the World's Smallest Dolphins in Akaroa / Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

[@SageRosemaryTime]

What perfect light at 7pm ! The sun looks as delicious as the water - not just the food . thanks guys. good job.

[@Unukadesign]

Ikr?!? How beautiful is Akaroa! Oh man thanks guys for sharing this experience with us! I'm SO happy you guys got to see the dolphins as well hehe yaaay to being part of the 98% hehe seriously though, theyre sooo cute and adorable! I think Akaroa is such a magical place to visit.. I'm still soaking in all that goodness from the last vlog and this vlog combined lol Akaroa is DEFINTELY on my bucket list 29749264263836% lol thanks to you guys! :) x

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you both! Yea we had that beautiful golden hour.. it was much nicer in person than our camera could capture 🧡🙂 Akaroa is a fantastic lil corner of NZ. Looking forward to going back again next time 😊

[@SubTobLanK]

Thats really cool i want to go there too. Those muscles and tuna look so good.

[@PeterandYen]

🤤 uhhh the food was so good

[@family_fire]

Looks so lovely! I’d be picking the tour with the puppies too 🐶💕

[@PeterandYen]

Yeah it was super awesome 👌

[@berttroubleyn3475]

I had no idea Akaroa had so much to offer! Definitely on my must-visit list for when I go back to NZ!

[@PeterandYen]

💯 so much stuff... looking forward to going back cause even after our time there we still found more cool stuff that we didn't get to.

[@NorjahanAKarim]

Cute dolphins swimming around.will definitely visit somedays. Best video, de stress.

[@PeterandYen]

❤ glad you enjoyed it and glad it helped you destress 😁🤙 have a great week ahead

[@chriskeentechnician]

Great to get a look at the Onawe Pa walking track….definitely on the to do list before the end of summer! 👌

[@PeterandYen]

💯 such an amazing location. Pure magic

[@rlim9947]

Good video, guys. Nice to see the dolphins.

[@PeterandYen]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@lidvids]

Love your channel from 🇨🇦

[@PeterandYen]

❤ from 🇳🇿

[@matthewlarkin2630]

Looks like a very nice spot. I thought Yen was about to get taken out by that lady on her scooter for a second there.

[@PeterandYen]

😂 would have been all on camera too 😅

[@mariaandbryan]

Yum mussels! Ok I think this is going to be my favorite video of the South series Seeing those dolphins is totally a luxury in life, being so close to wildlife is one of our favorite things to do. There are tons of sheep and goats like that on the Turkish coast. It is insane indeed. Very French, love it! I am a huge fan of anything French. That is a lot of millions 🤣🤣 at least for us...at the moment Good to know about the place is sacred and expectations, you guys are always so informative.

[@PeterandYen]

The dolphins were sooo cute and little 🐬 the lil calves swimming with their mum was just ❤️❤️❤️ hahaha we were so shocked by that sheep in the lil cave 🐑 goats we understand but that poor sheep 😅 thankfully it did get rescued though! We checked up on its fate with Akaroa Dolphins 😂 Thank you guys! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for binging our vlogs lol 😆 hope you're both well and having a blast in Serbia! ❤️

[@Golfadventureswithchris]

That is super cool with how close you can get to them. There so much smaller compared to other ones. This will be a highlight of the year

[@PeterandYen]

😁 was an awesome memory for sure.

[@rob1971]

Looks like you had a beautiful day guys, so glad you got to see the 🐬 and you'd such a nice evening for the walk to the Pa 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Rob hope you had a great weekend. Akaroa is just an amazing place just from this trip had so many fantastic memories from there. We'll need to come back again.

[@sunitibhargava]

Awww....dolphins ❤ and the water looked so green, so blue and refreshing...the little lone sheep waz exploring, it seems...enjoyed the stroll with you 😊

[@PeterandYen]

The water in akaroa is particularly blue 💙 glad you enjoyed coming along with us. It's an awesome spot

[@sunitibhargava]

The last bit of the walk @ the peninsula...so peaceful and reflective 😌 where next?

[@PeterandYen]

Onawe pa is an awesome spot for sure... hmmm might leave our next spot a bit of a surprise for ya hahaha 😆

[@donbrashsux]

Akaroa is stunning and a must see ..you guys post such great vids that really showcase Aotearoa in all her beauty..I can’t wait to see your overseas vids in the future ….I really miss how kiwis use the Letter A in a sentence ..it’s so very unique

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha 😅 we've been told that our A makes no sense by a bunch of ppl now but it's habit for us a(y) 😂

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog0627]

Woooooooohhhhhh that's definitely Awesome and great dolphins my friend.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video 😁✌

[@RaceCarFriends]

1st off Akaroa is simply gorgeous! Secondly those dolphins were super cute, and thirdly that lady on the electric wheelchair was booking it! That thing is fast! lol Loved the video guys looking forward to next weeks vlog!

[@PeterandYen]

Akaroa.. such a cool spot right. Been sending properties to yen to see what she thinks hahaha. The area really left a lasting impression on us.

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@PeterandYen I can totally relate brother, so far that's the most breathtaking place I've seen on the South Island, I can't put my finger on it but it's just something about it that sets it apart from everywhere else.

[@MothershipVideos]

Excellent videography as I remember it. Don't know why I haven't been getting notifications.

[@PeterandYen]

😉 might need to hit the bell 🔔 icon

[@ronniematrix89]

Wonderful sights and sounds, nice adventure and scenery. Good upload.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Ronnie ✌

[@SeoulMan2020]

I want to try a perfectly seasoned earth🧂🌏😋 Mussels looked tasty…Thai flavor-ish? Seeing Yen’s meal I felt…..hungry…as in looked like just enough food to make you want to eat much more😁… Most importantly, congrats on seeing Hector’s dolphins with their cute dorsal fins 🐬👏👏. How awesome was that…and even got to see a rogue cliff climbing 🐑!! what a beautiful beautiful day capped off with Peter’s perfect sunset watching pose🌅… thanks guys!!! Great vid as always!!

[@PeterandYen]

Yah! It was kinda thai flavors with a healthy Dash of kiwi perspective. Most importantly the muscles tasted incredible 🤤 Dude! What a series of fights. Would have been happy with any of the fighters winning today but most importantly they were all awesome fights and well deserved to the winners. Heavy weight just got more interesting!

[@photosansar6604]

Wow! That was amazing. Those dolphins 🐬 amazing 🤩

[@PeterandYen]

Soo cute 🐬 🐬 glad we got to see a bunch of them!

[@TwoHungryDiners]

This vlog is so epic!! Those dolphins are mega cute 😍😍 Haha glad it was your lucky day to be able to spot them 👍🏻

[@PeterandYen]

😁 yes blessed 🙌 so lucky to see so many of em

[@barryeldridge2998]

hello to my two rays of sunshine on our grey and dismal days here in the u,k,. another great video that we have come to expect from you both, nice place so yeah it is another place on my must visit list on my return. thought the seafood dish looked yummy, and those dolphins looked so cute. take care both and i am looking forward to the next vid

[@PeterandYen]

Definitely need to check out akaroa if you're heading into the south island Barry. It's an awesome lil town with lots of fun activities and tasty food all in close proximity. Maybe later this year when things open up 🤔😉

[@AAG300889]

That's scenery! Amazing vlogs!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! It's gorgeous out there 🥰

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Onawa Peninsula, I have to write it down and remember this place if we visit South Island again in the future. The view is just so epic! Picture perfect 😍 glad you visited during the golden hour. Such a perfect time to take pictures. I hope you can post some epic photos on your IG. Would love to see some landscape pictures 😃

[@PeterandYen]

Absolutely... one of our favorite places in South island for sure. Had an amazing time here if you go again def stop off.

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Hello from Brazil

[@PeterandYen]

👋😁 hello hello

[@seliamatonks3406]

Aaawww Yen, 7:35 I was wandering If that person was going to slow down😬 8:39 as usual, food always always looks so good😍I’m so jealous😊 We are really missing NZ🥺those views👌 Thank you Peter & Yen❤️❤️

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Seliama soo sorry we missed your comment! It went into our "held for review" folder for some reason. Hope you've been well! ❤️❤️ NZ borders are slowly reopening.. hopefully you can come back to visit 🤞🤞🙂 Haha yea the person was kind enough to let us finish our videoing before they zoomed off again 😆👍

[@intrepidadventurer1932]

So many parts of the South Island I have not been to! Please tell me you are going to the Golden Bay area! Although you might surprises us on your locations ahead! Oh my gosh, dogs that find the dolphins....just so cool! Heck I hope that sheep managed to find a way down! So lucky you always find and have great food experiences! Oh yeah I wondered about the island and track there, so cool you can walk over the track! Just stunning views there! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@PeterandYen]

We went to Nelson on a previous trip, didn't make it there this time around though we headed in the opposite direction 😁 been curious about that sheep too 🤔 our skipper said he'd phone the farm owner to let him know the poor lil fella was up there 😅 thank you for watching ❤

[@intrepidadventurer1932]

@@PeterandYen Ah yeah it's a stunning location! Can you link me to the video you have from Nelson and Golden Bay please? Yeah hope that sheep found a way down safely! Sure keep up the amazing work!

[@PeterandYen]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XQo2arfcxmnZo Here's the link enjoy 😁✌

[@intrepidadventurer1932]

@@PeterandYen Oh hey thank you so much, I will watch right now!

[@veronicakok6110]

Absolutely enjoy yr beautiful so informative video. . Hv been to NZ wud love to visit again after watching.

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you Veronica! Glad you enjoy our videos 😊 Hope you get a chance to visit again soon 🤞🤞

[@josephlownang6992]

good video

[@PeterandYen]

Haha thanks mate

[@RudyVisuals]

Aww I never knew that they had dolphin spotting dogs, he looked super cute! Seems like you guys got so lucky with the number of dolphins you saw. They are such amazing creatures, I would love to see them one day 😃 The french cottages are stunning, I love how lush the gardens around them are

[@PeterandYen]

It's a great spot in New Zealand for sure 👌 y'all should check out dolphin 🐬 cruises over there in the UK.

[@rexbrown2988]

Twilight on the Onawe track looks amazing

[@PeterandYen]

Brilliant spot 👌

[@family.fire.by.2025]

The food and scenery looks fantastic

[@PeterandYen]

💯 great spot 👌

[@family.fire.by.2025]

@@PeterandYen what's the food item above those mussels?

[@mikepang7599]

I was in NZ in the 90s for 4 years, but never had a chance to travel to Akaroa, I wonder why?!! It’s such a gorgeous place and thanks guys, for showcasing the ‘beast’ (best) of New Zealand, as always : )

[@PeterandYen]

😁 hey Mike can always come back for a return trip. We've been living in New Zealand for over 30 years and it was our first time too hahaha

[@AdamfromtheATEAM]

The excitement I get when i see you guys posted 👌👌

[@PeterandYen]

😁 thanks Adam hope you enjoyed the video 🤙

[@AdamfromtheATEAM]

@@PeterandYen I enjoy every one of them

[@bellahampton4608]

Another great! My folks used to have a little place in Akaroa, where I went to school for a year. I can’t remember how much it cost as this was many years ago, but I can tell you it wasn’t 4 mil! 🤣

[@PeterandYen]

Aw so lucky! Must be nice having a place in akaroa it's such an awesome area. Miss it a lot.

[@Jacob-en4cf]

Those are some of the cutest dolphins i have ever seen! I wonder if the dolphins you saw were the Maui’s dolphin , the odds would certainly not have been 98% but 0.098% since there are like fewer than 50 of the subspecies left haha😂

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha yes! They are the most adorable lil creatures. I checked with the operators and they told us they aren't Maui Dolphins. Yes you're right Maui Dolphins 🐬 are super rare only 50ish left but if I remember right they live in the north island only.

[@georgiah...2290]

Hector's dolphins I believe

[@Рианнон]

thank you)

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for watching 🤙

[@nickandhelmi]

NZ mussels hit different! sooo huge😋 nick doesnt like mussels much so good for me😂

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha wa this nick so fussy 😂

[@PeterandYen]

Don't worry Nick.. I'm not a fan of mussels either (yen) 🤣🤣🤣

[@darylmckay]

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula truly are special places. I only have 2 words to add... Akaroa Cod... 🤣😉

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha my only regret in life right now is not eating that cod 😂

[@darylmckay]

@@PeterandYen ha ha 🐟

[@walterwiniana]

Another awesome video Peter and Yen I loved seeing the dolphins! Awww and that poor sheep stuck on that cliff! I hope someone rung some animal welfare organization to go and get it! And those mussels looked like the bomb 💣 thanks for the video! Your videos are the best 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@PeterandYen]

We checked with Akaroa Dolphins and they confirmed the sheep 🐑 has been rescued 😁 phew

[@raywayski]

As you both know, I always enjoy your vlogs! So sad we missed seeing the lighthouse! Sorry Peter, Yen’s lunch looked a lot better than yours! The main reason is that I am not a mussels fan even though I love clams! The “Sacred Onawe Pa Track” is scenic and amazing! We also missed seeing the Giants House as it was not opened before our boat/snorkel tour. Connie and I are going to watch the Giants House vlog next!

[@PeterandYen]

😁 giants house was super cool. Ray, the thing with muscles is I don't like them when they haven't been cleaned thoroughly and seasoned nicely. But if you get the flavors right and clean them well it's a totally different experience. I think you gotta give them another go especially if you enjoy clams 🤔😉

[@raywayski]

Peter’s order of mussels did look amazing! The mussels look smaller than ones that I’ve seen and Peter did say that they were tender. I know many Europeans love mussels (by the bucket full)! My sister likes them. You’re right, the next time I order a seafood pasta dish that has mussels, I will not ask that they be substituted with clams. That way, I will be able to try them out!

[@lh6135]

Over the years, I looked at Akaroa as a possible tourist destination, suffice to say I am now sold. Will definitely look out for Albie 🐶 later this year assuming the borders will open. Have a great week and love how you guys make it so positive and relaxed as always

[@PeterandYen]

💯 I think akaroa has to be one of our favorite places in the south island. Such a chill vibe and surrounded by beauty while being only an hour from Christchurch. Lil Beauty 😁

[@nickandhelmi]

DOLPHINS 🤩🤩🐬🐬 Gosh we were the 2% that failed to see dolphins on south coast area in sydney😂

[@PeterandYen]

😂😂😂 ooo no bad luck guys..

[@hannahzhang7849]

You guys should try the dolphins trip in Kaikoura….hundreds of dolphins including Hector’s dolphin…far more than Akaroa…

[@PeterandYen]

Woaaah that sounds awesome. We were going to on our last trip over but unfortunately caught a bad storm while we were in Kaikoura... next time.

[@johnwilliams7999]

I was looking at akaroa to live. Seems like a pretty decent place to live. Not too far from Christchurch away from the flight paths, and a genuinely nice location. Im sure that the 4m house has been on the market for ages. When the borders open I really want to visit this town.

[@PeterandYen]

Exactly! That's what we were thinking too. I'm pretty sure you can find cheaper places there too 😂 gl let me know if you find any under 4 mill

[@ouradventerousdays]

Thank you for showing us some nice point of interests in Akoroa. The dolphin tour is a must for us next time and that pooe sheep. How did it even got there and did it got out eventually? P.S I'm not a fan of what u guys eat in this ep 😝. It's something I don't eat 🤣

[@PeterandYen]

We contacted akaroa Dolphins afterwards and they have confirmed the sheep 🐑 has been rescued by the farmer 😂👍

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@PeterandYen thanks goodness. That's 🐑, how did it got there to got stuck lol.

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Haven't finished watching the episode yet, but please tell me you visited the Hinewai Reserve?! Watch the "Happening films: Fools and Dreamers". On the tubes.

[@PeterandYen]

Ooooo looks really cool! We didn't get a chance to visit this time around but wanna go back to Akaroa sometime in the future so that's something to look forward to.

[@reidnicholls9595]

NZ 🇳🇿

[@PeterandYen]

❤

[@jordanthesecond8987]

Are there any historic artifacts or features on that peninsula that are left over from when the pa was there?

[@PeterandYen]

I was looking for any remnants but didn't find anything. But when you go up there you can really imagine how the natural grooves of the land made an excellent fortress.

[@jordanthesecond8987]

@@PeterandYen Cool, thanks, and yeah, that definitely looks like a place that lends itself to easy fortification.

[@bookwormfaith]

the dolphins came so close!!!

[@PeterandYen]

They were pretty close but at the same time we shot the encounters on zoom lens 😉

[@nickandhelmi]

Omg poor sheep😭😭😭

[@PeterandYen]

We checked with Akaroa Dolphins and the farmer came back and got the sheep 🐑 😁

[@bye692001]

Dam those muscles looks good

[@PeterandYen]

Soooo good my stomach wants more 😂

[@parkiwi4787]

I see you both love NZ'd delicious cuisine options. But! The muscles deserved a nice NZ dry Reisling and the salmon was screaming for a delicious NZ Pinot Gris!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha thank you for the wine pairing recommendations. Yen n I don't drink normally 😅

[@dwayne5110]

Them dolphins look so pretty i need one as a pet

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha 😂 get a gold fish 🐟

[@grizzsbiz]

The Maui dolphin (also NZ, Hector Subspecies, North Island) is smaller and rarer.

[@luceliaperalta5496]

First, hahaha

[@PeterandYen]

😁🏆