Little Rarities at Tawharanui Regional Park - AUCKLAND, New Zealand

[@makovixen81]

The most wholesome channel on KZbin, loving the content guys, I strive to be as adventurous as you two 😭💙

[@PeterandYen]

😁🤙 thank you! Glad you're enjoying our content too appreciate the kind words ❤

[@clintonbowen]

That looks so tranquil!

[@PeterandYen]

💯🌿

[@RaceCarFriends]

That was one of the most beautiful parks I've seen in a while, and man oh man you guys did it to me again I just got through eating and then after watching the both of you eating that yummy Fish N Chips made me hungry all over again! I told my wife that's it's we're moving to NZ! lol

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha fish n chips is such perfect summer food especially after a day near the water. Dunno what it is about it... if only it was healthy 😂

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@PeterandYen Yeah it really looked amazing, and I'm sure you burned it off right after eating it so you're good to go.

[@PuriandSue]

Your bird hunting journey exactly like Pokémon Go, as Yen said 😆 with a very awesome background! Sheeps everywhere 😍

[@PeterandYen]

😁 even for us who see sheep all the time it's still cool to walk amongst a large flock 👍

[@EmmyHucker]

There's so many gems here, I've gotta add this beautiful place to my list! P.S. Yen you are stunning 😍

[@PeterandYen]

Yes definitely pay the place a visit! Go on a nice clear sky day, it's beautiful 😊 and thank you for the compliment! You're too kind! 🥰

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

oh what a nice drive guys! there are so many beautiful places to stop by on the way... the birds park, the white sand beach, and the walking tracks in the forest. It can be blessing to be able to watch those wild creatures in nature! 👍

[@PeterandYen]

Yea such a great area and awesome to spot such rare birds too 🐦😊 thank goodness for conservation efforts in NZ!

[@bellahampton4608]

Ooh nice! I’ll have to add this to my to-visit places this week 🙂

[@PeterandYen]

Nice have fun on your visit 😁🤙

[@mariaandbryan]

One of the million reasons why we love watching your videos is because we love seeing the different contrast seasons from where we are vs NZ. It looks so summery and clear, meanwhile, we have snow coming down today and tomorrow.

[@PeterandYen]

Haha yes we're getting right into summer now although we've been spending a lot of our days at home! Keep warm guys 😯

[@mohammedwaseem3272]

Such a calm vlog ❤

[@PeterandYen]

🌿😊🤙

[@conradf2747]

Love all the sights and sounds of tui birds in this video. ❤️

[@PeterandYen]

The Tui song 🎵 are so quintessentialy New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤

[@donbrashsux]

One of my favourite spots ..great walking the beautiful beaches and parks full of happy protected bird life ..when I was last there I walked up the northern beachside and returned back through the paddocks and accidentally came across a park ranger who took me to a breeding pair of Takahe that were walking through the brush..made my day that’s for sure it was Awesum ..great vid guys

[@PeterandYen]

Awwww man so lucky! That must have been amazing to see. They're such beautiful birds 🐦 so jelly 🤙

[@arstiahsu793]

So peaceful😘 air so clean! Love the fish n chips 😍😋 Thanks guys for this. We really missed NZ😢

[@PeterandYen]

Hopefully you can return next year when our borders open! 🙂🍀🍀

[@mariaandbryan]

Nothing like bird watching and finding what birds you are actually seeing. We get really magnetized to bird life..actually to animal life. Wow, Yen, thank you for teaching us a new word! See? Another reason why we love watching you guys. Yes, food makes EVERYTHING better, no doubt! ohhhh and fish and chips just makes everything perfect.

[@PeterandYen]

Yea! And it's always wonderful getting to see them out in the open and in their natural habitats ❤️😊 Haha thanks guys! I learnt the word from some viewers awhile ago surprised that Peter was a twitcher 😁🐦 thought I'd share the knowledge!

[@rlim9947]

Nice video guys, pity you didn't spot the Takahe. I feel like having Fish and Chips now.

[@PeterandYen]

It's ok the search goes on to see a takahe one day it'll happen 😁

[@vkvkvk317]

Ohhhh thanks for this video! I love Tawharanui, well... Who doesn't! It's gorgeous!!! Peter you can see takahes is TiritiriMatangi ;) Btw guys, since u recommended that vegan burguer in titirangi.. We've stopped twice there already when coming bsck from Piha. Thank youuuu, before we had to wait longer when we were hungry!

[@PeterandYen]

Oo awesome! Glad you enjoyed the vegan burgers. It is such a convenient location that's why we picked it too hahaha. 😅 we went to tiritirimatangi with the intention to find a takahe too... but no luck. We were fortunate enough to see a kokako though so it was still a successful day. Actually now that I mention it yen reckons she might have seen one at tiritiri 🤔 but I dunno might have been a pukeko

[@bromie21]

Lovely! I might try to get over there after work next week :) Thank you

[@PeterandYen]

Sounds like an awesome way to unwind! Enjoy your time Tom 😁✌🌿

[@nickandhelmi]

Peter, the twitcher 🦜 but man, NZ preserve all the nature sooo well, truly beautiful🤩

[@PeterandYen]

Yeah was good before but feels like constantly getting better at it which is awesome to see

[@josephWEBdream]

Great videos! You did the Ecology Trail the hard way via the shoreline and climbing those shore rocks there is an easier way. Hehehe... It's a rare opportunity to see those takahe. I visited Tawharanui Open Sanctuary 7 times this year I have only seen them once. Great work! Thank you.

[@PeterandYen]

😅 just like us to do the track on the hardest route 😂 makes me feel a bit better knowing how hard it is to spot one. So you remember where abouts you managed to see it? While we were driving there and back we were going at a snails pace cause we thought one might be chilling with all the pukekos but no luck there either 😅

[@josephWEBdream]

@@PeterandYen It's near where Peter is looking for the takahe in the video 8:27 and on the same side of the track. It's outside the lower gate (spray disinfectant for shoes) of Ecology Trail near the creek. Look for the takahe feeder. Note top gate is on top of the hill where the lambs are. 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the tips! We definitely gotta try there again! I feel like if there's anywhere we're gonna have luck spotting them in the wild it's definitely at Tawharanui 😊

[@billyb5057]

bird sanctuary looks a great place to visit guys ah and theres sheep too *yes a big like👍Au👍full watch*

[@PeterandYen]

Hahah tonsss of sheep! 😀

[@stevee7556]

Check out Zealandia in Wellington and Orokonui Sanctuary in Dunedin for guaranteed sightings of Takahe Peter. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and Pukaha Mount Bruce are two more fantastic bird sanctuaries closer to you. So many great areas to see in NZ and would love to see them all connected one day like hundreds of years ago.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the recommendations Steve! We visited Zealandia with the same intention but luckily managed to see a Tuatara and a lot of Kaka so the trip was well worth it. Haven't been to all those other places though so gonna write them down and check em out in the future. Cheers! 😁✌

[@darylmckay]

Another awesome vlog guys. How cool to see kaka and dotterils 😀👍

[@PeterandYen]

So cool right! First time seeing kaka was in zealandia in Wellington they have a big gang of em. Really want to see a kakapo (anywhere) and a takahe (in the wild) those are the big bucket list items now 😁

[@darylmckay]

@@PeterandYen fine ambitions for sure! My fingers are crossed for you guys 🤞😀

[@tooks7177]

Matakana - I never thought if i was to go somewhere i would want to check out their public toilet's....what an awesome exterior.

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha you and your sculptures tooks 😂

[@victormurray704]

I have just found you guys lol i have been back in New Zealand two years now after returning from Australia after 33 years and one of my goals to see as much of my own country as i can i am Auckland so will definitely check out Tawharanui Regional Park so i be checking all your vlogs gotta have the fish and chips lol.

[@PeterandYen]

Nice welcome back to New Zealand. Wow 33 years is ages to be away 😢 enjoy your trips, summer is the best in New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@victormurray704]

@@PeterandYen thank you i just found you guys on Fb another way to follow your journey.

[@SeoulMan2020]

Was so rooting for Peter to find a takahe 🐦🐦🐦… Had all my fingers and toes crossed.. really thought it was going to happen 🥺… looks like the zoom lens came in handy… very nice shots of the birds 📷😁. Good job on getting twitcher!! Sounded like Yen said tweaker at the end… which definitely means something else than a bird watcher in the US 🤪.. By the way, 2:40 and eateries closed?? Aye yaaaa… at least Peter enjoyed the sammie more than 🥦 and 🍗 … awesome place, awesome vid! Glad NZ is starting to open up! Stay safe guys!

[@PeterandYen]

😅 yeah 3 different bird reserves still no takahe. I've seen one at the Auckland zoo before but that's cheating so can't count that. They are really cool looking birds kind of like dinosaurs 🦕 I think Africa must also be super cool for checking out birds... and actually all animals on that note 🤔😂 yeah the zoom camera came in handy those lil fellas were really far away.

[@nikkilogan7726]

Your vlog today was so BEAUTIFUL!! 😍🥰 The place, the scene, the view, everything was so STUNNING!!! Perfection!!! But wish Peter saw a Takahe, thats much better. It was a perfect day for you guys to roam around that stunning place. 🇳🇿🌄 Love watching your vlogs guys. Always a fan here 👌😎✨

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Nikki! It was such a magical area. These nature sanctuaries are our favorites. It's always nice to be able to see rare kiwi wildlife preserved in a safe environment. Take care and have an awesome week ahead 😁✌

[@men7822]

So cute May God bless Peetu in Auckland

[@rob1971]

Looks like another beautiful day out 😀 I've never seen Warkworth that quiet!

[@PeterandYen]

Us too!! Felt a bit like a ghost town 😅 If it weren't for a few walkers down by the river, the place looked deserted 😮

[@lh6135]

Was it a Takahe flying back and forth @9.45? Today's vlog, colour and effects look spectacular esp. @4.19 and again 4.26, almost 3D-like. Vlog this week, another good one with morning cup of coffee. Thank you both

[@PeterandYen]

If only! 😆 Takahe are flightless birds so gotta look for them in the bushes usually 🙂 Thank you for noticing the colours and effects 😁 I tried some new techniques out and am so pleased it got noticed 😊🙌

[@lh6135]

@@PeterandYen 🤦🏻‍♂️flightless 😅

[@PeterandYen]

🤣😂😂 hahaha

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Haha we also like to start late sometimes for the day. Especially on lazy weekends 😄 Great bird spotting locations you've visited in this vlog. Learned new word today: twitcher :D The fish and chips look so good! Perfect ending after walking on the beach. Yup tomato sauce and tartar are must-have to pair with the fish and chips 😍

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha some days are just nice and lazy ay but then we pay the price when we can't get food 😝 thank goodness for 4 square! 😂 Are either of you guys twitchers? 😁🐦

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Have a beautiful day !

[@PeterandYen]

You too 😁🏆💪

[@SubTobLanK]

Its a good place to have a walk especially in lockdown. So many stunning birds. I have a request since Auckland Zoo is open, could you make a video there?

[@PeterandYen]

😁 I love Auckland zoo. Went there for my birthday last year and dragged all our friends along hahahaha. Ok we will see if we can squeeze in a zoo vlog at some point 😁🤙

[@LowkeySwedishVlog]

So stoked to learn about your channel! THAT TUI in the intro making us homesick 😭 This video is giving me full on standard 4 school camp vibes!

[@PeterandYen]

😂 for standard 4 camp yen n I went to mototapu Island 🏝 happy 2022 thanks for checking out our channel 🤙

[@RudyVisuals]

The regional park trail was so beautiful so many amazing sights! and you guys got super lucky seeing all those cute birds 😍 Fingers crossed one day we will get to see the takahe in your vlog 🤞

[@PeterandYen]

Hopefully! We've seen one at the zoo before but that doesn't count. Needa see one in the wild. This regional park was awesome 👌

[@jjpatton88]

Lovely!

[@PeterandYen]

😁 it is a really nice spot 👌

[@nickandhelmi]

Wow the park connected to the beach as well?

[@PeterandYen]

Yup all connected 😁

[@andreandrews571]

Try downloading a takahe soundtrack to attract some next time. Seafood and eat it is one of the best chip shops.

[@PeterandYen]

🤔 oo really does that work? Need to have a search for a track

[@PuriandSue]

You guys have fish and chips everywhere in NZ! 😍 Almost like how we have roti canai (or Wantanmee) all around Msia haha!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha that's true... there used to be even more back in the day but now there are more options for food. If you go out of Auckland it is a reliable way for a good feed 😂

[@raywayski]

Gorgeous views and adventurous hike! I was thinking and hoping you guys were going to spot a Takahe! BTW, the fish and chips look delicious! For me, malt vinegar is still the way to compliment this meal (I know, I’ve mentioned this before)! 🤣🤣

[@PeterandYen]

Hahah that's right I remember you mentioning you like your fish and chips with malt vinegar Ray! We gotta try that one day 🤣

[@Shotbyfelixx]

All of these places look so beautiful 😁 love your adventures

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Felix! So many great spots even in Auckland which most Kiwis outside of Auckland would consider not the prettiest part of NZ (though we're bias having grown up here and think it has plenty to offer and simply gets overlooked a lot)! 🤣

[@harjeetsingh-tb4yw]

WE LOVE TO SEE YOUR VIDEO GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for watching, appreciate it ✌

[@Jacob-en4cf]

Great video as always!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you Jacob 😊👋

[@rexbrown2988]

NZ fish and chips are the Best . Love the Pohutukawa and the bird life . Note to self Matakana BYO LOL .

[@PeterandYen]

😂😂 excellent self note... we need to remember that ourselves next time too

[@TinanaDIY]

Wow that opening shot looked liked a kiwi summer! Good ole classic cheese and onion.

[@PeterandYen]

Ikr! Those Pohutukawa were out in full bloom and looking brilliant 🥰❤️

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

Love it. Beautiful place.

[@PeterandYen]

It is really lovely there! Summer vibes for sure 👍

[@MarkMcLT]

One of my absolute favorite places.

[@PeterandYen]

It is a beauty this one. Btw is this mark Thompson from 2 degrees?

[@MarkMcLT]

@@PeterandYen Sorry, no :). Mark Thomson currently on board Jagged Edge, Matauwhi Bay, Northland :).

[@PeterandYen]

Haha my bad! Nice to meet you Mark Thomson of Northland 😁

[@rickhanover6267]

Is generally overcrowded in summer with Covid lockdown providing some respite. A pity as is used to be less of a destination, but now Anchor Bay in particular feels like Takapuna ,a busy inner city Auckland beach these days, with too many swimmers and surfers/boogie boards competing for space

[@MrKokoboy]

Wow born and bred in Auckland and never knew this place existed, I need to get out more.

[@PeterandYen]

We honestly didn't know of it either till we got the recommendation and we grew up in Auckland too plus been around tons of places 😅 I think it just goes to show there's countless awesome places ay 😆👍

[@steve8489]

Nice vid guys👍👍 there's so much to do in nz. Wish i was there

[@PeterandYen]

There really is an abundance of natural beauty and fun activities to enjoy 😊 hopefully you can visit when the borders open up again next year!

[@seanchan4618]

love the video :)

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks mate 👍

[@RudyVisuals]

Haha looking for rare birds and animals really does feel like looking for pokemon in real life. Plus trying to get a nice photo of them feels like your trying to catch them 😄

[@PeterandYen]

😂💯💪

[@BillionaireGirl-ec1xt]

Hey guys, love your videos. I just have a question if I have time to go to one regional park between tawharanui and Shakespeare. Which is more beautiful? Or which one you prefer?

[@PeterandYen]

Hiya 👋 thank you! Glad you enjoy our videos 🙂 both are lovely but between the two we both preferred Tawharanui more.. the chance of seeing a rare takehe, driving through the gates like you're entering some special park, doing the walk along the beach and through the farm land and bush was just very cool 😊👍

[@lvanderwaal5625]

When we finally can visit NZ we definitely must go to this place. Beautiful! And since it’s winter in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 it’s nice to watch your sunny day trip ☀️ What is it with the early closed shops? Was it a Saturday or so?

[@PeterandYen]

You must be having a wonderful winter wonderland in The Netherlands now! Hahah but yea we love a good ol' Kiwi summer 😁 We're not sure why places were closed so early, it was a Monday when we went and didn't feel like it was thattt late but it could be coz of covid, that places had closed up earlier or just simply coz they're small towns. Many small towns around NZ close much earlier so could've been that!

[@RaceCarFriends]

Darn I was hoping to be first this week! :(

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha almost mate

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@PeterandYen Lol I'll try again next week!

[@antoniojribaypadua_4420]

Check Wenderholm Regional Park and Scandrett Regional Park

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the recommendations, wenderholm is one of our faves but haven't heard of Scandrett. We'll check it out 👍

[@nickandhelmi]

Everytime i saw sheep, i just remember sue from puri & sue 😂😂

[@PeterandYen]

😂

[@jolintruong6263]

Nơi đây đẹp quá Peter.

[@PeterandYen]

Vâng nó rất đẹp 😊

[@berttroubleyn3475]

Had a really, really stressful morning (still sort of recovering from it) and this video was just balm for the soul. We of course do not have takahe in Europe, but we do have a very common species of bird that looks quite a lot like it: the moorhen (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_moorhen). In fact, we have a pond in our garden that houses a family of moorhens. So if the illusive takahe just keeps on hiding from you, just take a trip to Europe! ;)

[@PeterandYen]

Oh no Bert!! Sorry to hear that.. I hope today is infinitely better and no more stresses for you! Glad our video could help even if it's just a tiny bit ❤️❤️ Wow they do look pretty similar! I think the moorhen looks closer to a pukeko though. Seems like they're all in the same sort of species. We've seen Takahe in the zoo before but it doesn't count 😅 need to see one in it's own habitat and open environment! They're so cool looking.. kinda dinosaur-ish and great colours. We'll keep trying.. one day it'll happen! 😁

[@berttroubleyn3475]

@@PeterandYen You've still got a whole life ahead of you to spot the takahe! It's bound to happen someday!

[@josephlownang6992]

good video

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Joseph!

[@maxagha8693]

بحب نيوزلندا ولما تكون عندي امكانية اني اسافرلها حسافر وبتمنى اعيش فيها اطول مدة ممكنه I love Newzealand and hope to live in it one day

[@PeterandYen]

It's a beautiful country! Hopefully you can make your dream come true one day 🙂🍀🍀

[@dwainpunnett4044]

I know people dont like asking these questions but this something that have me not wanting to travel to other countries are new Zealanders friendly towards people from other races or culture who come to their country

[@PeterandYen]

We reckon us Kiwis (New Zealanders) are generally a really friendly, laid back lot. As long as people are courteous, respectful and kind, that's usually the attitude you get back. Some cities are more multicultural than others (Auckland especially being NZ's biggest city) and some places are way more touristy so it's normal to see different races and cultures (Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo etc). Unfortunately racism exists everywhere around the world and sadly NZ isn't totally exempt either but honestly it feels wayyy better here than what we've seen of many other countries - plus if you ever come to NZ and bump into Peter or me we'd definitely say hello and welcome with a big smile 😁

[@dwainpunnett4044]

@@PeterandYen 😊😊😊

[@AmandeepSingh-yw4xl]

Peter and Yen, when you having kids? You’re beautiful couple.👍👍

[@PeterandYen]

Haha thank you for the compliment Amandeep! 😊

[@luceliaperalta5496]

First, hahaha

[@PeterandYen]

So quick!! Hahaha thanks Lucelia 😁🏆🥇

[@ouradventerousdays]

It sadden me to know there are so many wild life and birds are getting close to extinct 😭

[@PeterandYen]

Yeah 😥 luckily New Zealand has done an awesome job protecting the remaining species. For example Kiwi birds use to be endangered but I believe they are no longer 👍

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@PeterandYen that's great. I have not encounter a kiwi in person.