3 FREE MUST DO Activities in Waitomo, NEW ZEALAND | NZ Travel Vlog 1 of 3

It's road trip time again! This is a 3 part series from Waitomo to New Plymouth in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. In this first vlog, we're in the Waitomo District which is most famous for its glow worm caves however on this trip we visited three hidden free attractions in the Waitomo area - after grabbing some lunch first! 🙂
It was a 2 hour + drive from Auckland to Waitomo. We had lunch at Huhu Cafe which was very tasty and satisfying. It was definitely a great start to our time in Waitomo before we headed out to do our activities.
Huhu Cafe
Address: 10 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3943
Hours: Mon-Sun 12-8pm
The 3 free activities/attractions were:
1. Mangapohue Natural Bridge
The entire way leading up to the Natural Bridge felt like a magical hidden gem. An enchanting natural wonder. We did the walking loop through the farmlands too but if you just want to see the Mangapohue Natural Bridge, that alone is definitely worth the visit. The natural bridge is the remnants of an ancient limestone cave system. Getting to the base of the viewing platform is wheelchair friendly so anyone can enjoy this captivating unique part of New Zealand. Apparently at night you can see glow worms!
2. Marokopa Falls
A fierce and ferocious waterfall made even more spectacular by a beautiful little rainbow off on its side when we visited that day. Marokopa Falls is a short scenic drive from Waitomo Caves. After a nice short stroll through a native forest you get an incredible dramatic view of this secret hidden waterfall. There's a viewing platform to soak in and appreciate the beauty of this truly magnificent NZ waterfall.
3. Piripiri Cave Walk
Go prepared with a torch (flash light) or your mobile phone torch light when visiting Piripiri Cave. Piripiri Cave is one of the few free caves open to the general public in the Waitomo area. Most of the Waitomo caves are paid attractions with a variety of activities you can do inside them. However Piripiri Cave simply requires a short bush walk followed by a staircase down to the bottom viewing platform where you get to marvel at the size and formations inside the cave. Be careful though, it can be a bit slippery so watch your footing!
These 3 free Waitomo attractions are all in very close driving proximity to each other too which makes it a great sightseeing day of low effort and high reward activities that can be enjoyed by solo travelers and families alike.
Our accommodation for the night was in Otorohanga - Chris and Dave's B&B. We met Chris who was a warm, friendly and welcoming host. Their B&B was very clean, comfy and cosy with ample parking space inside their property. We booked their place via Booking.com.
Chris and Dave's B&B
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VLOG DATE: 3rd Oct 2020
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[@winstoncotidis6396]

Amazing! Really appreciate you guys showcasing our natural backyard and giving it that magical and awesome wow factor! Peter and Yen are truly the only couple you need to follow for all that real and practical food and travel inspiration! Their reviews has taken us overseas on international journeys and bought us back home to explore our own neighbourhood. Thank you both! Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@PeterandYen]

Aww Winston you're too kind! Thank you so much ❤️❤️ It was super cool bumping into you and Sione at Mangapohue Natural Bridge and getting to chit chat too 🙂💕 Was saying to Sione it would be awesome if we bump into each other during our travels again in the future 😁 We had an awesome trip to Taranaki and guess what next week we're finally going to South Island again 😍 Can't wait! 🙂❤️ Take care and hope you have an awesome week ahead 👋 Hopefully see you guys around again some time 💕🇳🇿

[@feedmeimei]

Peter you always amaze me with your ability to wear jandals even when climbing into a little cave 😂

[@nickandhelmi]

Its peter's trademark! 😂

[@PeterandYen]

There are only some occasions where I'm just like no Peter.. you need to wear shoes!! And one of those times is in next week's vlog hahaha 🤣👍 I swear his jandals are moulded to his feet now tho 😆

[@fayevids7391]

Peter is half poly haha ❤️ we love our jandals 😄

[@PeterandYen]

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[@jaceNZ75]

Pity most Waitomo tourist attractions closed down during lockdown.. The village went from 3/5000 visitors a day too maybe 50/100 people.. Its the busiest time of the year NOW and theres barely anyone there.. Another 20+ minutes from Marokopa falls is Marokopa Beach village, My stomping grounds. THANKS for making the journey. Have a staff trip always..

[@PeterandYen]

The pandemic has hit so many places super hard ay ☹️ Hopefully domestic tourism can help a bit and maybe businesses can make some specials so it'll be a better situation for all since many regular folks have been impacted financially too. It's such a tough period! Marokopa beach village looks like a lovely idyllic spot. Must be extra nice in summer ay ❤️ Thank you and take care! 🌻

[@billyb5057]

chicken for all nice looks like your out in the bush there and theres much beauty to see rocks caves outstanding waterfalls there nice B and B there *always a full watch👍Au👍thumbs up like*

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Billy! 👍 Yea tons of natural beauty ay 😍 love how they're hidden away too but not so hidden that it's a struggle to see them lol 😄👍 Chris and Dave's BnB was a great stay!

[@SeoulMan2020]

Hmmm.. maybe “enchanted?” Was going to say magical, but Peter has dibs on that word. Glad you guys found the path back to the car... 25-35 million year oyster fossils would have been cool to see, but much cooler to see this vid...and if you guys never found the path back to the car, we’d still all be waiting here for our weekly NZ vid:) ...and with that, time to get ready for some 🇰🇷🧟‍♂️! Great vid guys!! My update:😭😭😭😭😭

[@PeterandYen]

Nooooooo i so wanted him to win 😅 Ortega really been training hard for this one. Looks like title shot coming up. Yen was pretty gutted about missing those oysters she really wanted to see what it was all about hahaha. Take care mate the zombie 🧟‍♂️ will be back

[@karenmccluskey2693]

Pukekura Park is a must in New Plymouth. Love your videos. ❤❤

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you Karen ❤️🙂👋 yes! We visited Pukekura Park 😁 Poet's Bridge and all. Lovely place 💕👍

[@c1onlySIONE]

Ohhh thanks for the shout out guys ❤️ love it 😍

[@PeterandYen]

It was cool bumping into you and Winston that day Sione 😁👋❤️ Might see you guys around NZ again another time 🇳🇿 That would be buzzy hahah 👍👍 Have an awesome week ahead!

[@dinarahui7180]

Hey Peter and Yen! Thanks for showing these spots, I had only heard of waitomo, but haven't been before. I'm inspired to check them all out soon & am especially motivated, since they're all free 😅😂 looking forward to the next episode!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha hope you do Dina!! ❤️❤️ Waitomo activities can be pretty pricey normally so we thought it would be good to share some cool free activities which are no less beautiful 🙂❤️ If you do go to Mangapohue Natural Bridge, we just learnt today that apparently at night if you're lucky you can see glow worms there! So hope you get to see that since we missed out 😅😅 If you do wanna do any paid activities, black water rafting is pretty unique and fun 🙂👍 like in Peter's photo, you basically get a fruit loop looking tube and go around in the caves lol 😆

[@PuriandSue]

The fried buttermilk chicken looks amazing! Crispy! Peter's dish too! So yums!!

[@PeterandYen]

Chickens for all! 🐔🍗🐥😁👍

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey Peter and Yen!! So great to see you guys again. That's awesome you're going to a place that Peter has been to before. Yen's Fried chicken and Peter's 1/2 chicken looked bomb!! Chicken is our favorite! We would love this. Cool that someone from your community suggested to go to the Natural Bridge. It really does look magical. That is definitely tall. Love seeing the farmland and the view. Sucks you didn't find your fossil'd oysters. The waterfalls... is a perfect touch to this trip. We love visiting waterways and waterfalls. So awesome all of these events are close to each other and FREE!! We love FREE adventure days. The caves were cool, and your Bnb is nice and open, and a good price!! Thanks for taking us with you and lots of love to you guys!! Fun adventure!!

[@PeterandYen]

Yea we came across a few stuff where we were like.. are those them? Maybe those?! 😅😅 No idea! Would've been great if there's was a sign haha. Free adventures are great! Nice to get out there and appreciate the beauty all around us 🙂💕 Thanks girls! Have a great week! 👋

[@jas_sd_cruz3503]

i like the sound of "small effort, high reward.." ^_^

[@PeterandYen]

That's just the best ay 🤣👍👍 if only everything was like that jas hahaha

[@SundaiLove]

OMGGGG IM FINALLY MAKING IT TO ANOTHER VIDEO AND BOOM LOL FIRST SHOT 🥰 nice sweater

[@PeterandYen]

😂 you caught a good one Sundai yen's been wearing that Hoodie everywhere

[@SundaiLove]

@@PeterandYen lol omg hhhahahah she is the best

[@FoodandFootprints]

The Natural Bridge looks so nice and peaceful

[@PeterandYen]

Amazing spot for sure 👍 🌿

[@conradf2747]

I forgot how magical and unique the countryside is there. Rolling and green. Great video. I wish I knew of these place when I visited.

[@PeterandYen]

Pretty impressive ay! There's so many pockets of incredible places throughout NZ 🇳🇿❤️🙂

[@ronitsingh1000]

Great work

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you Ronit 😁✌️💕👋

[@HangryByNature]

ooooo yum the half chicken sounds really good! Nice tracks in this vid! LOL you look exactly the same back in 2011 peter! This place is amazing. You guys are so impressed by it. The cave really is breathtaking! hahaha definately high reward! beautiful! Have to say, great start to Waitomo!! So many awesome things you saw so far.

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha you're too kind but really though I can see some signs of aging 😅 the cave was legit magnificent 😄 🌿🤙

[@germaineboatwala-sidhva1079]

NZ is like a picture postcard! Soooo beautiful! God's blessed beauty! 😇💕. Thanks for a great Vlog! Liked the baby pink hoodie, Yen. Peter, mate, what's with the jandals in this rugged place! 😁😂

[@PeterandYen]

Hiya Daisy 👋 it really is! Such a beautiful country 😍❤️🇳🇿 thank you! I bought my hoody from a friend's online shop (mood global) 🙂💕 It's been serving me well for those in-between weathers! Hahaha Peter with his jandals ay 😅 I had to tell him to wear proper shoes in the next vlog since we had a lil rock climb to do!

[@nickandhelmi]

Peter is speechless 😄 well what can we say, nz nature's beauty will make everyone speechless 👌🏻

[@PeterandYen]

Such a nice place, y'all needa come and visit new Zealand already 😊

[@mioangel1227]

So amazing food and places! Love the waterfalls! I ❤️ NZ and I love you guys! TFS! Be safe!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks so much Mio 🙂👋 love right back at you! 😙 NZ is the best haha we're prob biased but just love it here 🇳🇿❤️

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

That looks like Mount Fuji! Yen's chicken looks right down my alley. Oh wait, both dishes look yummy. Hyper lapsed time would be so convenient in some of the Colorado trails here. Hahaha These bridges are so beautiful. Looks like out of the Jungle Book.

[@PeterandYen]

It was actually used as Mt Fuji for some bits in The Last Samurai movie!! 😁🗻 Often gets compared with it too coz they look quite similar 😍 haha hyper lapse would be a great super hero ability lolll 😆👍 imagine being able to get to amazing spots even easier/faster! 😁 Ooo yea jungle book is another scene it looks like 😍

[@StewartVlogs]

A good hearty meal before those Caves! I still need to take my kids there. Love how beautiful our country is aye... Sole Pete, such a fob with the shorts and jandels lol 😆 luv it.

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha that's how I grew up, plus it's all I ever wanna wear 😂 yeah man the kids would love this place, maybe it's time for your kiwi holiday 😄

[@feedmeimei]

Wow that waterfall is AMAZING! Definitely down for that low effort high reward 😍

[@PeterandYen]

It's gotta be one of the most beautiful we've seen in NZ so far! Just love the lush green setting it's in! 😍😍

[@Partekal]

Awesome video guys! This is the first video I'm seeing of you two. Needless to say, I'm here to stay.

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for taking the time to drop by and leave us a nice message 😁✌ glad you enjoyed the video too ❤

[@TheMamuchos]

There might be a time machine in that trail hahaha That park is absolutely dreamy Wow that waterfall is truly beautiful and the amount of water coming down is just so full and powerful, truly amazing Free and short walks are perfect for Lieles, he says awesome job, guys! lol

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha thanks lieles! These are the kind of walks that are suitable for you 😂🤙

[@raywayski]

Boy, you two found several "low effort - high reward" sights! Amazing and gorgeous scenery! As always, I greatly appreciate you to posting the cost breakdowns of food, entrance fees, lodging, etc. I'm looking forward to your next vlog and also your South Island vlogs!

[@PeterandYen]

Low effort high reward is the best 👌😂 some of the walks around New Zealand can be high effort super high reward but they can be some very challenging walks 8 to 9 hours some are a few days 😅 woohoo only a few more hours until south island 🏝

[@pailaxo]

Another awesome road trip guys 😱 I’ve Hurd so many things about the natural bridge and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go there 😍😍😍 you guys are so informative and thank you both for sharing your guys road trips 😀 I went to Waitomo few years back and did the black water rafting (with eels underneath us) 😱😱 but such a beauty ❤️ nice to see the different things to do that are FREE 😱 if only I knew about them then❤️ Now... I have to go back and explore 🙂🙂🙂

[@PeterandYen]

Ooooo wow having the eels must have made the black water rafting even more exciting 😀 🤙 waitomo is full of cool stuff to do and the natural Bridge is a really special place. Yen n I both really enjoyed our time there. Have a great week thanks for the message ❤

[@AnSEpisodes]

Buttermilk chicken? that sounds so nice! yeah agree with Yen, heard buttermilk and got to have! and so many ingredients in Peter's chicken dish, must be lots of great flavors combo in one plate!

[@PeterandYen]

Mmmmmm fried buttermilk chicken and chicken roasted to perfection sounds so good right now 🤤

[@NateVlog1]

Heyyy friends just fully watched your video and smacked that like button for ya ! Groovy vibes !!!! 💪🏻🎃

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you guys! 🙂👋

[@double_074]

Back at it again! Cool!

[@PeterandYen]

😁🤙 about to get on a plane to queenstown tomorrow so pumped!

[@HonourandBlessingCafe]

Wow the mangapohue bridge looks so pretty! What a majestic waterfall! 🤗

[@PeterandYen]

Incredibly beautiful both attractions! 😍👍 That's New Zealand for you 🙂🇳🇿👍

[@timothytrucnguyen1893]

Hey! Always love watching your videos. Very fun and informative to watch! I appreciate that you always included US currency and US measurement in the videos. Can't wait for the next video. Hopefully more good foods and beautiful scenery. BTW, congrats on passing 20k subs and 50k just around the corner. You should start thinking about having merch products once that happen. I would get one if you do!

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Timothy! 👋😁 How have you been? Hope you've been keeping well 👍 Awww thanks so much, we appreciate all the support and kind words! These videos take us a whole heap of effort to produce and release especially every single week so we're always happy to hear when people enjoy and/or find our videos helpful 😁❤️❤️ take care and have an awesome day! 👋

[@ericinnz3249]

Thanks for the tour, these places look amazing and i have never heard of any of them LOL. Look forward to your New Plymouth video, just paid a visit recently, keen to find out what we missed 😄

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha that's so the thing with New Zealand.. there really are too many cool things to check out and it's easy to miss something see a photo way later and have major regrets 😂

[@PuriandSue]

Omg the Marokopa fall looks amazing!!! Hearing the sound of the fall must have been exciting! Not sure about the cave if I would go in :P You guys always get really good Airbnb accommodation there, and those goodies from the owner! Such a welcoming and personal touch to the room.

[@PeterandYen]

😁 a few ppl said they probably wouldn't do that cave that's interesting its so mysterious had to check it out. Hahaha yes that waterfall is one of the best we've seen so powerful 👏

[@PuriandSue]

You guys really have the best view there in NZ, roadtrip is a bliss, everywhere you look is beautiful scenery!

[@PeterandYen]

So lucky 😊 we are currently in South island and its soo beautiful down here

[@Unukadesign]

Wow beautiful waterfall and the site seeing and activities are AMAZING! Cant wait to see what else south island has for us 🥰🙏🏽 thanks for sharing guys 🥰🙏🏽

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Marie how's it going? We are heading off to queenstown tmrw o my gosh so excited!

[@Unukadesign]

@@PeterandYen OMMGG QUEENSTOWN?!?! YAAAAYYY I'm so excited for you guys wohooo!!! Man I'm so jelous right now 🙈🥰🥰🙏🏽🙏🏽 I cant wait to see that vlog honestly! Oooh the weather would be much warmer there now.. I wonder if there would be snow ? Probs at the tip of the mountains.. anyway enjoy yourselves and safe travels guys 🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰 🥰🥰🙌🏽

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Marie we been havin an epic few days 😁✌️ Yea there's just some snowy mountain caps which look beautiful 😍🏔️🗻

[@PuriandSue]

Kiwi version of spirited away haha! Magical and mysterious!! Gives me a tingly feeling every time, almost taking my breath away during those scene!

[@PeterandYen]

There is something special about the natural Bridge that's for sure. Though we haven't been to the Batu caves in Malaysia imagine it's a lil something like that but less any commercialisation and bats.

[@feedmeimei]

Haha love how you guys were on the same chicken wavelength 😂 both dishes look awesome!

[@PeterandYen]

We're simple folk.. me (Yen) especially lolol chicken ftw! 😁🐔🐣🐥🍗 ❤️

[@exploreaswego]

HUHU cafe! That fried chicken looks amazing! What a great appetizer? HAHA. Chicken dish also looks super YUM too! $28 USD for lunch is not bad at ALL! OMG 2 viewers while you were there is super cool. Y'all are FAMOUS!!! Love the views and hope you can find the fossilized OYSTERS!?!?! Stunning waterfall! It's so loud!!! HAHA. Little EFFORT and HIGH reward! OMG it's so DARK! It would be scary if there are BATS in there!!! LEMON GRASS diffuser for the WIN I bet it smells so nice! HAHA. You guys always make amazing videos and we also feel like we are on the trip with you. Can't wait to see Part 2 and 3!!! WOO!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. We never did find those fossilized oysters hahaha... it's ok the caves and waterfalls through the video made up for that and also at least we managed to find our way back 😂 hope you enjoy the future vids too 👍

[@exploreaswego]

@@PeterandYen Of course! We are starting to watch you guys more consistently because we want to support more Asian creators. Hope you guys can check us out too if you get the chance

[@jolintruong6263]

Wow, that's cool! Must visit once in a life. I love NEW ZEALAND.

[@PeterandYen]

You definitely have to come visit one day Thu! So many beautiful places for you to see ❤️🙂👍

[@darylmckay]

As always, a pleasure to watch with high quality production values and authenticity. I'm surprised some network hasn't made an offer...

[@PeterandYen]

Aw too kind thank you Daryl! We're trying our best and still learning with each vlog as we go 🙂👍 Always appreciate your support ❤️ Thank you!! 💕

[@Darwinsmom]

I loved the bridge and the stunning paths along that area! Some of my most favourite personal snaps of my trip were taken there. The Glow Worm Caves were spectacular, but the people who work there at the attraction are the real stars!

[@PeterandYen]

😁 absolutely, the waitomo district has some amazing limestone formations enhanced even more by those lil worms 🪱😍

[@kkv853]

Love the way of describing when all language needs is the words! LoL 💖💖 Came across your utube channel while searching for Holiday Acitvites. Brilliant! Brilliant 👌Thank you

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the compliments glad you're enjoying our videos appreciate you and have an awesome 2022

[@fayevids7391]

Yen, when you said “Another Road Trip” I got excited 😆 no joke I seriously did. You two take us to some beautiful places. Thank you sooooo much. I’m so behind but I’m happy to catch your video here 🥰💕💕💕 Stay safe and God bless

[@PeterandYen]

Awww thanks heaps Faye 😁❤️👋 we always appreciate your kind words and love that you get excited over our road trips too! It's often thanks to our viewers that we learn of some awesome places we haven't heard before which is super cool like that natural bridge 😍 just amazing! Hope you have an awesome week ☺️ love from us both (currently from the South Island!) ❤️😁✌️

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Love this video!!! Thanks for sharing it 👌

[@PeterandYen]

Glad you enjoyed it Finn! 🙂

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

The waterfall is spectacular!! 😮😮 Cool caves to explore. Very quiet, did you book the whole place to yourselves 😂😂 It seems you were the only ones around! Hopefully these episodes will help more people to see the beauty and visit all those places. 😉

[@PeterandYen]

There were a few others around but not too many! Sometimes we just tend to stay so long people come and go and we end up being alone hahaha. With covid tho so many places are also just far less busy than they normally are. Hopefully domestic tourism picks up in the mean time though and yea totally hope our videos inspire others to go appreciate the beauty we have right here in NZ ❤️🇳🇿🙂

[@LanaTiare]

I’ve gotta catch up on your guys videos! Wow! What a way to start that vlog with yummy chicken 😋. I miss walking through chill as places like that with so much greenery. Haha NZ is so small 😆 I love Marokopa falls! They’re stunning 🤩 Haha loving all these short walks and “High rewards!” 😂😂😂 Yen dropping all the knowledge bombs 🙌🏼 How cozy does that accommodation look! Super nice chill video! Love it as always 😆

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Lana! Hope you've been well 🙂👋 It's a gorgeous waterfall ay! Just so picturesque 😍 hahaha yea we like those low effort high reward attractions 😂 lol cheers Lana! I enjoy fun facts nerdy like that 🤓😆👍

[@LanaTiare]

@@PeterandYen Thank you! Yes that waterfall is beautiful! Hahah I’d crack up every time you guys said that lol. Love a good fun fact too 😆Hope you guys are doing well! Glad you’re able to travel NZ! You’re both making awesome vids, lovely to watch as always 😊

[@berttroubleyn3475]

You guys have come to a point where I could click 'like' before even watching the video because I know it's going to be good. A possible visit from Europe to NZ is now further away than ever because of the pandemic, unfortunately, but your stories help me keep the dream alive!

[@PeterandYen]

Aw thanks heaps Bert! We appreciate it 😁 a lot of effort goes into making our videos and releasing them week after week so we totally appreciate the support and motivation our viewers give us knowing you enjoy and find them useful! ❤️🙂 Hopefully a vaccine comes along and eventually everyone can travel safely again 🤞 We're finally back in the South Island again so you can expect a few vlogs from here too (after our Taranaki ones) 🙂 In the mean time, take care and have great day! 👋😁

[@neverendingadventure6036]

Nice view! This is inspirational travel for me who is just starting my travel vlog :) Thank you for sharing!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍🙂

[@TheMamuchos]

Good thing you got to try the food in there, especially after the previous attempts to go. Lieles loves honey mustard, really loves it Peter that half chicken looks phenomenal!!

[@PeterandYen]

🤤 yes! That chicken 🐔 was amazing. Roasted perfectly with so much flavor 😋

[@ChandySaoStreeteats]

Some absolute gems there! Especially the ones that require a minimum effort with a maximum reward!

[@PeterandYen]

That's the best kinda sight seeing hahaha

[@nickandhelmi]

Amazing how all walks are just like few mins away! We also love it too, low amount effort & high reward!! Around syd, at least 1 hour walk to waterfall 😭

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha really? 1 hour??? That's high reward high effort 😂

[@catherinekhoo474]

NZ's so full of natural beauty...we so lucky

[@PeterandYen]

Yeah very lucky 😊❤

[@soothethesoulmusic2363]

Thank you for sharing an amazing video, a big thumbs up from me and look forward to seeing your wonderful upload again. Take care and have a fantastic day. Greetings From Australia.

[@PeterandYen]

Greetings neighbour! 😁👋 🇳🇿🇦🇺 Thanks heaps! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@mototoboy253]

Wow...another awesome adventure guys !. So motivated to head south now. Hey...you climbed that crazy high rock near the port in New Plymouth!. You need a good head for heights and a firm grip on those ropes huh !. Scarey memory flashback...lol.

[@PeterandYen]

Yooo dude Paritutu rock was awesome! One of my favorite activities during this trip for sure. A bit scary for sure especially if you're afraid of heights but so much fun 😄 did you enjoy it too?

[@mototoboy253]

Lol....I used to hang glide and I still felt dizzy heading down that slope !. Did Yen make it up there ?...she's amazing !. Could see three mountains up there and people also say the Kaikoura ranges on a good day...that could be an urban myth ?. 🤣

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha yup yen made it! Was a good lil struggle but got there in the end. Woah hang gliding sounds cool as. Kaikoura ranges 😂 really 😂

[@joohu]

The camera work has gotten so good! I see that colour grading

[@PeterandYen]

Haha cheers Junuselle! Our new Fuji XT4 camera has been awesome 👍👍 Glad you can spot the quality upgrade 😁👍💕

[@catherinehegarty5078]

Hey Guys - those chicken dishes look tasty !! Absailing in the caves sounds like alot of fun !! Peter - I think thats Gollum's Cave, was 'Precious' in there! He's very protective on that 'Ring' Great views - stunning waterfall

[@PeterandYen]

Pahahaha i even did a lil gollum talking scene but decided to cut it cause it was so random. Maybe I should have just left it 😂 you know it would have been totally crazy if there really was a ring 💍 in there 😯 all three of these places were great 👍😄

[@asin126]

Yoooooooo fried chicken off the bat :) good to see you guys traveling and showcasing NZ

[@PeterandYen]

😂that's the yen way! No worries thanks for dropping us a comment. Have an awesome week ahead

[@sharonp3563]

So im in Te Awamutu.. this is a must for me to see. Might have to take miss 21 and baby

[@PeterandYen]

Hope you all enjoy it when you go! 🙂💕 It's the best when you get to see these places for yourself coz cameras never really do these places justice. Gotta experience the vibe ❤️🙂 Hope you get a great weather day when you visit 🤞🍀

[@rlim9947]

Very impressive waterfalls. I don't think I'd enjoy those dark caves however. Good informative video guys. Well done.

[@PeterandYen]

So nice right ✅ 👌 glad you enjoyed the video 📹

[@RudyVisuals]

The food at huhu looks so yummy 😋 We love fried buttermilk chicken it's so tender inside but the batter is so crispy 😃

[@PeterandYen]

Buttermilk sounds like Butterbeer ooo Harry Potter 😂👍

[@muffinatordlux]

You so lucky to have such beautiful nature and safe clean places to wonder about alone through a forest... and its so quiet.. The few hikes we have to go to close by in south africa are so busy...

[@PeterandYen]

Honestly we are so lucky here in New Zealand this is an amazing country. Having been around a few countries overseas we appreciate our home even more thank you for dropping by and leaving us a comment ❤

[@muffinatordlux]

@@PeterandYen thanks a million. Your videos are a real inspiration. I am hoping to migrate to NZ with my wife and son one day. And these vids help keep me motivated to keep the moving process going in some or other way..

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you and wishing you the best of luck 🤞🍀

[@TheMamuchos]

Yes Peter stalactites and stalagmites! lol Wow! Beautiful touches in the Airbnb Electric covers? That is a winner Next episode is going to be awesome!

[@PeterandYen]

O I see you're a geologist as well maria 😂 they are called electric blankets but they are actually on top of the mattress so you lie on top of it. I can't stand them but yen loves it 😅

[@TheMamuchos]

@@PeterandYen hahah well we have electric covers in our RV hahaha Of course I'm a geologist hahaha I went to primary school just like Yen 😂😂😂

[@PeterandYen]

😆😆👍

[@barryeldridge2998]

yeah yippee your back on the road, hi guys , great vid loved it . still hankering for a return but the virus is still nowhere near under control here in uk , the government just seem to have lost control , anyway this vid has made me feel better haha. it was good to hear that jacinda was re elected too, i know that you have done the corromandel coast before but i just thought that Whitianga was a realy nice place and there was lots of nice quiet beaches nearby too, just a thought for the future haha, my trip to paignton went ok ,but it was strange staying in a hotel with all the people around me the same age or older it just made me feel so old haha so roll on when these restrictions are lifted and back to normal so i can get back over and feel young again haha . keep up dishing out your doses of cheering medicine and you both take care ok

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Barry hope you're doing well 😁✌ we were considering going to Tauranga and bay of plenty area again sometime in the summer so might make a lil stop off at Whitianga while we're there. As a child my friend had a batch there so we would often go there for school holidays. Spent more time indoors playing video games than at the beach ⛱ though 😂 you sound like you had a great trip, don't worry age is only a number 😉 you are as young as you feel you are

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Our favourite place in this video is the Natural Bridge. You are right it does have an enchanted feel! Like you are in Avatar movie 👍🏻 A trip with Peter and Yen is not complete without a stop for food 😄, as well as the airbnb tour haha 👌🏻

[@PeterandYen]

Haha we do them whenever we can! 😁👍 But yea that natural bridge was super cool. The waterfall in person was incredible too.. such a fierce one 🌊😍

[@churbah3151]

Havent been here since i was a kid. Am gonna take my kids here for an adventure 😁

[@PeterandYen]

😁🤙sounds like a great way to spend a day have an awesome time 👍

[@FoodandFootprints]

All aboard the chicken train! Peter’s has a lot going on with the yogurt, paprika and couscous

[@PeterandYen]

Choooook chooooook 😂

[@PuriandSue]

Love your pink hoodie Yen! 😍😘

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks so much Sue! I bought it from our friend's online store moodglobal that she recently launched 😁👍💕 it's been perfect for all this in between weather we were having!

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

What is Peter doing?! Those falls are pretty majestic. Low effort, big reward sounds like a plus. Haha Not sure about the dark caves. That's scary. Hahaha Looking forward to more guys.

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha Peter being Peter 🤣 and maybe Gollum 😂 it's a very beautiful and fierce waterfall 😍 the cave was sooo dark and quiet.. but cool to check out since it had stairs and was easy to visit lol 👍👍 our trip phones got us enough light though lucky 😁

[@RudyVisuals]

Peter is literally lost for words at how beautiful the park is 😅 I get what you mean by the spirited away moment but can't think of any words that would describe it

[@PeterandYen]

Amazing place for sure! So magical ✨ some places just get you good

[@AnSEpisodes]

Think we have already been saying this so many times but yeah NZ has one of the best nature view and places!!

[@PeterandYen]

Simply the best 👌

[@PuriandSue]

We're now stuck in lockdown (again), can't wait to travel interstate after this!

[@PeterandYen]

Is it another week or so to go guys? Take care and hope you're enjoying your escape holiday in the mean time! 😁👍

[@mandyng8752]

3 lovely free attractions, why didn't you go on this road trip earlier...so I would have gone last year when we went to Waitomo.

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha you'll just have to visit Waitomo again when you can! 🤞🍀🙂 They're really cool spots.. apparently at night you can see glow worms at Mangapohue Natural Bridge! I wish we knew that back then 😅 we will have to revisit in the future again.

[@GeorgeLouVideo]

Thanks for the tour. That was awesome. Great job with the camera work. Which camera are you using? The colors come out nicely. Are you using 24p mode?

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you George! 🙂👍 yep we're using 24p. Our main vlogging camera is the Fuji XT4. Been loving it! We use to use Canon 80D and it's a big quality difference.

[@stevencamilleri6286]

We were going to the Waitomo Caves and looking for something to do on the way. After watching your video we decided to stop at Marokopa falls and Piripiri cave, unfortunately the natural bridge was closed. Had a great day Thanks for the suggestion

[@PeterandYen]

No worries 😊👍 hope you had a good time out there

[@craftgurubd1435]

Nice 👌

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks! 😁👍

[@MarleeCraig]

Hello Petet and Yen, I have been watching your travels vlogs and I love them. Right now i am enjoying your Turkey Vlogs. Question, is there a lift at the Huhu Cafe for wheelchair access?

[@PeterandYen]

Hi Marlee, glad you're enjoying our vlogs! Thanks for watching 🙂 We don't recall a lift access at Huhu Cafe but there might be! Best to call or contact them to double check 🙂👍

[@MarleeCraig]

@@PeterandYen Thanks guys, my friend has always wanted to go to that Cafe, I will check it out with the cafe. Welcome home guys 👍

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you 😊

[@xinyiyap1789]

Thanks Peter and Yen for the awesome waitomo recommendations? I’m about to go to New Plymouth next weekend! Will be before your next vlogs come out 😂😂 Are there any places that you guys would recommend to go in Taranaki?

[@mandyng8752]

Recommended. We went there last year. Also visit the nearby Lake Mangamahoe

[@xinyiyap1789]

@@mandyng8752 I’ve heard of Lake Mangamahoe, and yes we’re definitely gonna be doing that 😊 it looks so pretty! anywhere else that u would recommend for 2 days in Taranaki?

[@PeterandYen]

Hiya Xin Yi! 👋🙂 aww nice awesome that you're going to New Plymouth!! We went to Lake Mangamahoe as well that Mandy recommended. Super pretty if you get a clear day 😍 the tip in our video next week is that when you get to the car park that looks out to Mt Taranaki, after you enjoy those views, get back in your car and keep driving on to the next carpark and do the short 5 min walk to get to a beautiful look out point! There's a tree stump chair too that you can sit on and soak the view in 😁💕 The other activities we did were climbing up Paritutu Rock if you're up for some adventure (first part is stairs but then there last section you essentially rock climb with the aid of a chain). Take it slow and be careful, let people come down before you go up and you'll be sweet. Epic view at the top 🙂 We also visited Pukekura Park and Te Rewa Rewa bridge. If you don't like gardens you can skip the park but if you do it's nice for a stroll (there's also a tea house there) and if the lake water is high enough you can rent a lil row boat from there. Unfortunately for us it was too low so we couldn't do it! Te Rewa Rewa bridge is a pretty cool design. Good short visit plus you can do a longer walk there if you like (we just went to take photos and do a slow mo walk 😂). Hope that helps give you some ideas and that you'll get beautiful clear weather for a gorgeous view of the mountain! 😍🍀🤞🙂

[@PeterandYen]

Oh and for lunch we went to a place called Koby's kitchen. Friendly staff and Asian food. Peter enjoyed his spicy beef noodles, I liked their siu mai 😁 We were in New Plymouth for 2 nights too and fitted all that in easy 👍☺️

[@mandyng8752]

@@xinyiyap1789 , We also went to Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Dawson Falls, and Cape Egmont Lighthouse

[@AnSEpisodes]

everytime we go to caves, always be cautious of bats haha and now the real Airbnb haha not the cave. :)

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha never seen a bat in New Zealand before I'm not even sure if we have any

[@ihatemycomments6934]

I went 2 weeks ago on my 4 day camp and went to Stubbs Farm but the little kids left to go back to school on day 3 day 1 we went to Waitomo caves and the swing bridge day to the Natural Bridge and the fossil Beach and waterfall day 3 little kids left to go to Sanctuary Mountain and then day 4 we went to Sanctuary Mountain

[@ihatemycomments6934]

And we did abseiling and a treasure hunt which I got very dirty because there was this tight rope and there was a swamp at the bottom of it and we did caving

[@bengmelea8646]

6:00 Gollum looking for his precious!

[@PeterandYen]

😂 I even did a lil taking scene on those lines 💀 but in the end decided to cut it cause it was so random hahaha

[@PeterandYen]

Talking* 😆

[@TheMaxwellee]

Cheers :)

[@PeterandYen]

Cheers for watching 😁✌

[@FoodandFootprints]

“This is my AirBnb tour” 😂😂

[@PeterandYen]

😂

[@FoodandFootprints]

Somebody matches the sink 😂

[@PeterandYen]

😂 lovely shade of pink

[@FoodandFootprints]

Low effort, high reward is always nice 😂

[@PeterandYen]

Definitely the ratio you wanna see on a days outing

[@nickandhelmi]

Peter's question, have u ever got denied to enter restaurant because wearing short & jandals? Nick did 😂 well, it was like semi fine restaurant and we couldn't get inside lol

[@PeterandYen]

😂 what really? Never had an issue with this before. Must be an aussie rule 😉

[@SmoKyBruceLee]

9:07 cave reminds me of a horde on the ps4 game daysgone lol

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha played a few zombie 🧟‍♂️ games and love zombie survivor movies so can totally picture that. Never played daysgone though

[@LaurensCarlier]

You should go to Tiana to Peninsula thay have some nice beaches

[@PeterandYen]

Hmm never heard of there before.. We only know of Te Atatu Peninsula which also has some nice beaches there 🙂 Wouldn't be there that you mean by any chance would it? 🙂

[@mohitpatel906]

Tongariro Alpine crossing ? any time soon? xD

[@PeterandYen]

Hello Mohit we've got an old video from there already, amazing day walk 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4mqc5JopqaCfdE

[@MrHada007]

Do you recommend this or rongitoto island ? I only have one day with me haha

[@PeterandYen]

They're pretty different, here's a link to our Rangitoto day trip and you can have a better idea which to go with kzbin.info/www/bejne/e37Lfpqnr56Gd9U hope that helps ✌️

[@MrHada007]

I will not have a car, can I still do this trip? And get back to Auckland same day? Please help.

[@PeterandYen]

To get to rangitoto you can catch a ferry from the city and walk the rest of the way. To get to this location in the video you will need a car

[@daniella921]

I was hoping one of your attractions would have been of the Haunted Waitomo Caves Hotel. It has a very sad story behind why its haunted.

[@PeterandYen]

Ooo I just spent some time reading up about it! I don't think Peter would ever agree to stay at a haunted hotel by choice 😅😅 I feel like if anything we would probably scare ourselves silly and not have a good night sleep 😨 Would you or have you stayed there before? 😮

[@daniella921]

@@PeterandYen never stayed myself but some friends have and didnt encounter anything unusual but I know there is a show on youtube called Ghost Hunt NZ and as paranormal investigators they documented their stay. Take a peak if you'd like to watch.

[@PeterandYen]

Just watched it! Thanks for the recommendation 👍 yea nah I think we would both be way too scared to stay there hahah 😅 especially that room 14 and 25! 😱

[@katene777]

you were sitting on the oysters haha you have to look closely

[@PeterandYen]

Whaaat! Are you for real?? 😮 I can't believe we didn't look for them on that! 😅😅😅

[@PISETHeducation]

ទៅណានិង

[@linnyunt]

So did Yen just eat fried chicken for lunch then? 🤣

[@PeterandYen]

Sure did 😁👍

[@Babyko219]

Wow nice keep safe from pinayrancher

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks you too 😊

[@akhtarali9981]

Sir your from

[@PeterandYen]

Born in Shanghai, grew up in New Zealand 😁

[@Andy_M986]

Beware of Booking.com,they ripped Me off when I was in Edinburgh last year,they charged me for 2 nights in Amsterdam, I didn't plan to go there that time,never got the money back either.

[@PeterandYen]

Ahh bummer that sucks to hear. Sounds like a cool trip though. So far we've been lucky with them managed to get our money back on all the bookings we made when we had to cancel everything due to covid 😅

[@Andy_M986]

@@PeterandYen lucky you mate.

[@PeterandYen]

Yea real lucky otherwise we were gonna be out of pocket way worse 😅

[@TinanaDIY]

bahahaha so funny how you still wear your jandels while going for a walk in a cave! bahahaha.

[@PeterandYen]

😂 jandals all day in north island but went back to shoes for the south..