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Join us on another adventure in Rotorua, New Zealand together with our friends Jessie and Cameron.
Just minutes away from Rotorua’s city center, we found the famous Skyline attraction.
At arrival, we checked the overview map to get to know the place a little better and in no time we were boarding the gondola. You can check their website for more information at www.skyline.co.nz/en/rotorua/
As we were climbing up the hill, we were able to see the biking tracks below as well as the magnificent views of Rotorua.
At the top we found a few shops, a café, an ice cream parlour, and a wine bar and it all kind of reminded us of home back in Switzerland.
We actually had a hard time deciding which activity to do first, but we settled on taking the luge. We started with intermediate but felt bold and tackled the advanced tracks next.
Oh boy, were we all in for a surprise! So much thrill in such a short ride! Adrenaline is definitely addictive.
But there was so much more to Skyline than the peaceful uphill gondola ride and the adrenaline-pumping downhill luge tracks.
What followed was the 50m-tall Sky Swing. This scarier-than-you-would-think experience was one we will never forget.
Next we took a snack break and restored our energy for the upcoming activity - Ziplining!
There were also walking tracks, mountain biking trails, cultural events, adventure activities and great dining alternatives, and all that combined with breathtaking views.
Once we were done with the Skyline, we headed towards our accommodation for the night at Aura Accommodations. Aura suites were right down town and featured 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. More info at aurarotorua.co.nz/
For dinner, we decided to do something special and visit the Ambrosia restaurant at the famous Eat Streat.
The food was absolutely delicious and we ended the three-course-meal with their signature Ambrosia dessert.
You can book a table online with them via their website at ambrosiarotorua.co.nz/
Back at Aura, we decided to take a dip in the geothermal pool despite the chilly early spring night.
The next morning, we decided to do a walking tour of Rotorua. The girls did some book shopping and for lunch we had some famous NZ meat pies. 😋
Next we stopped at the Kuirau Park where we ran into some unexpected steaming, hissing and bubbling geothermal activity.
Have you ever heard of another city having bubbling mud right in the middle of its central area? We’d like to hear all about it so drop us a comment!
In the afternoon, we let Chloe and Jessie enjoy some poolside fun and activities, while we took a bike ride around the town..
By the time we were back we all got really hungry, so what’s a better way to round up a perfect day than some delicious BBQ?
Stay tuned for our upcoming videos and be sure to subscribe to follow our adventures around the world!
0:00 Hello Again from Rotorua, New Zealand
1:40 We are Doing Skyline in Rotorua
2:06 Overview of the Rotorua Skyline
2:30 Adventure Starts with a Gondola Ride
3:28 Rotorua is a Famous Mountain Biking Destination
4:58 Coffee, Wine, and the Most Epic Views of Rotorua
5:40 Hitting the Scenic Luge Tracks in Rotorua
11:28 Next Stop - Sky Swing
14:50 Skyline Wine Bar
15:05 Last but not Least - Ziplining in Rotorua
18:13 Checking into Auro Accommodations
20:50 Dinner at Ambrosia Restaurant on Eat Streat
21:40 Enjoying “The Food of the Gods”
23:05 Hot Pool in the Middle of Winter
23:32 Grand Walking Tour of Rotorua
24:35 New Books for Angelique
24:55 Overview of Rotorua
24:54 Rotorua Award-Winning Meat Pies
26:25 Kuirau Park
29:03 Poolside Activities and Biking
31:34 BBQ on the Menu
Enjoy the video!
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[@janices6136]

You visited some of my favorite places once again. Loved the memories you bring to me. I see so much has changed, big improvements everywhere in the last five years. Thank you once again for taking me back to the city I have spent most of my life. Kiwi from Virginia.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

That’s amazing! I’m so glad we’re bringing you down memory lane and I hope you don’t get too homesick for your beautiful country.

[@davidmorneau9759]

You guys are so funny, that skyswing especially!

[@mohork]

Wow that's my home town. Thanks for coming.

[@me-lg1yw]

I thought the cord that Jessie was about to pull was the panic switch. When she pulled it, I almost choked on my dinner. That scene is hands-down my favorite of all the videos of yours so far. Angelique was lost for words and hysterical but having the time of her life! I’m going to have to watch it again!!!🤓

[@brinkybrinkz]

Really enjoyed watching, put a smile on my face. Patrick's pie's looked tasty and so did the steak and desert. Looks like you had a super fun couple of days.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

We sure did! 🤩🙌

[@TheKL105]

Great destination for a family holiday I would take my Australian wife and son there on my regular annual leave when I visited my family in Auckland and Wellington . Covid has put a halt on our travels at this point. We would always stop somewhere between the two cities and stay in hotels for a couple of days before seeing family I miss the road trips..🙂

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

That’s awesome! Eventually we’ll get back to normalcy and you’ll be able to visit again.

[@brinkybrinkz]

Everywhere we go, everywhere we go! We bring the sunshine! 🌞

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

We try to. 😂😂

[@brinkybrinkz]

@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders You have an amazing family, the luge looked fun and the huge swing was funny! Love learning about some of the beautiful places you visit. Love the sceneries,food and history. You do a great job. Peace from Canada 🍁

[@jony.437]

Thank you so much for visiting the world for visiting us at home😇😘

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

You’re most welcome! 💕

[@runforrestrun1965]

Fantastic video! Think the tourist board should pay you something, such a great display of some of Rotorua’s attractions. I loved doing the swing and the luges, soo much fun. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Glad you enjoyed it! This was one of our top things to do here in NZ! Next video is another fun one!!

[@AdstarAPAD]

Great video.. The smiles and sequels and laughter was a tonic for my soul.. Put me in a positive frame of mind.. Thanks. Oh yeah commenting from across the ditch in Australia..

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

I'm so glad we put a smile on your face. You're really not that far away!

[@BasicFishingNZ]

really enjoyed the premiere! look forward to your next adventure haha

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Awesome!!

[@mohork]

Kuirau in Kuirau Park, is pronounced as Kwe-la Park. La as in r's. You have to roll the r to create that sound like a French rolls there r's. I use to play here as a young child. The old army tank has been removed and the hotpool where you can play in like a thermal pool has been removed because an underwater eruption and a flood caused it to be un-uesable a few decades later. But it still has its charme to this day.

[@cindyvelez8158]

Wow, Rotorua has changed since I was last there. Looks amazing! Makes me keen for a road trip 👍😁🚙

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

You should. You'll love it. Don't forget to check out Thursday night...in the downtown, they have all these food trucks and market with music. It's really nice.

[@johnpaki1534]

Cool video guys endless fun enjoyed by all, so enjoyed the prem I commented alot hehe! beautiful NZ, beautiful whanau (family) can't wait for next adventures, take care guys❤️PS what was the name of the book Angelique got for her birthday?

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Yeah the premieres are always fun and nice to connect with you and everyone from around the world. It was The Book Thief. Great book!

[@johnpaki1534]

@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders great movie aswell

[@donavanjohnson409]

Goodmorning yall and that looks like lots of fun

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

It was amazing!

[@dougruruku113]

This was 1 epic watch ladies, Angelique had me in fit's on the swing, funny as 🤣🤣🤣,

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

I know. I laughed so hard each time we replayed it while we were making the edits. Too funny!

[@lambertwalks5929]

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. New friend here 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Awesome! Thanks 🤩🙌

[@michaelrangi5356]

Kool video thank you I enjoyed that

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

You’re most welcome!

[@meg7088]

Hi fams, heaps of goodness and so much fun, I've ridden the luge and crashed, left a bit of skin behind on the track and still have a small scar, had a fab time though with the fams, lots of lol and woohoo's, I haven't done the swing "yet" that's next 👍🏽 😬 thank you for taking us along on another adventure, have a wonderful day Patton fams 🌞👍🏽

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

That's funny. You and Chloe and relate then. I'm glad she only had a little scrape. Definitely try the swing next time it's scary as though. Just warning you 😂😂

[@meg7088]

@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders When I seen the band-aid on Chloe's hand I had a feel'n she must of had a Meg 😁 moment, brought back memories for me 😳😬😩😭 😂...Oh and thanks for the warning 😳😬

[@Leo-vn3cr]

I’m so glad to see you having fun ❤️🚡🌋🏔 Whenever you get a chance come to Mount Washington in New Hampshire. You’re gonna love it. God bless you all.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Oh man…we drove up Mount Washington when Julia was a wee baby and got the number car sticker too! 😂😂It was so beautiful!!

[@michaelmuir2453]

Love your video from Melbourne Australia

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@deejayjacobs2018]

thats cool next time if you come back this way you should really check out the redwoods tree walk preferably at night.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Yes!!! We did this and it was so cool! We made a video from our time there too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqi4p5iHn5asfdEsi=TEIdh4pqK29tgzxS

[@billhansen2786]

Very cool place.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

It’s quite something.

[@davidmorneau9759]

Yes! MN, USA

[@moniquegin8444]

Pies are handy arn't they, when I left NZ in 1979 they were 50cents each. They are the first thing I grab whenever I return through the airport. I need my meat pie and flat white

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

We love the NZ meet pies! They're our go to when we're moving around. This and now. the amazing sausage pies. I bet you miss them.

[@moniquegin8444]

@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders I havnt had a sausage pie yet, did these spring up during covid? I have had sausage rolls

[@counselingmom]

Luge tracks look like fun. I'd be too scared since they let more than one person down and they get too close. If I could go by my self I would go.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Yeah it's quite the experience. Kiwi style!

[@kenxiong101]

awesome

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

🙌🤩

[@mohammedahmedaliraqi3354]

Good luck

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Thank-you!

[@shamillirini418]

hi guys ,having nice time ,🌲🌲🎡🎢hopefully I 'll try t convince my family to let me visit new Zealand at my holiday ,🌲🌲🎡🎪nice vlog

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

You’ll really enjoy it! 🙌✨

[@haydengoodall6767]

"lady driver!, lady driver!". (Spit Murphy). - Footrot flats

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

What?!? 😂😂

[@randomquestions7741]

New Zealand looks like such a beautiful country why can't I live there, have u guys been to Australia tho

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

It's such a beautiful country and the longer we are here the more we're in love with it. We've been to Australia but not for a long visit so we'll definitely have to spend more time there and get to know it better.

[@brinkybrinkz]

Oh yeah? What was the book?

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

I think it was The Book Thief. She buys many 😂😂

[@goneby100]

Whanau.

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

They had a blast!

[@billwilson1320]

Which pie did dad get, or isn't he allowed?

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

If I remember correctly it was steak and cheese.

[@ezequielcamola1979]

Greetings beautiful family go l loved how they had fun the pastime great games passes and dinner. ⛷️⛷️🏂🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🍗🍔🍨🍧

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Yes!! What a great experience!

[@MarcelHardingArt]

when i was at Rotorua i was at boiling point lol

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Like the mud 😂😂

[@josedossantos8312]

Good morning family 🌻

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Morning!

[@srxanmansuroglu5440]

Hi instagram Why is your page closed?

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

We have no idea. 😳 We’re trying to get it back up.

[@kiwidomz]

Watching here.. new friend... i have an uploaded vdio as well in rotarua night ride luge...cheers..

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Cool! So much fun!

[@subhashrajchauhan1303]

Hi

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Hello 🤗

[@goneby100]

I HAVE six sisters ,one my other half./

[@niwawhauwhau2549]

Queenstown Gondola is better. But I think the Rotorua Luge is better though

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

I agree with both. Rotorua seems like a longer track but Queenstown has the views!!

[@gregnz1]

If you do a breaking news report on the political Coup in New Zealand by the National Party, the new leader of the National party has the Charisma of a flounder, i'm happy for you to quote me, Greg from Auckland, its safe for you to be critical, i said Helen Clark lacked less Charisma than John Key in 2008 on TV,

[@jacksonripholmes3236]

I do not know why you omitted mentioning THE FATHER is present and filming throughout. My paternal instincts are not necessary to your success. Therefore I will no longer receive Alerts when you Post. Why the omission?

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Sorry? I don’t understand your comment. Tyler is always here but never wants to be on camera.

[@meg7088]

Yup he's a weirdo alright

[@pianoman4967]

@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders Unusual comment to say the least! Tyler is so very good at what he does with filming and editing etc. I think of him as the Producer and co-director of your great channel. A little shy but super proud of all the girls in the family! Btw - loved this tour of Rotorua.👍🏻💕