Top 10 Places To Visit in New Zealand - Travel Guide

[@GlobeGoo]

New Zealand's beauty is a harmonious blend of majestic mountains, pristine lakes, lush forests, and stunning coastlines, creating a picturesque paradise that captures the heart and soul of every traveler.

[@d0nacdum908]

I've just completed an incredible 3-month adventure in New Zealand. We drove from the South Pole to the North Pole and back. The South Island is filled with the most incredible scenery. If you ever find yourself back in Wanaka on a sunny day, you need to take the drive to Wishbone Falls. We're in Fiji now, working our way up towards Japan. A few years ago, you inspired my wife and me to travel through your videos, and I'm not sure if we'll ever return home.

[@RyanShirley]

Wow that’s is a adventure! I’m sure you saw so many incredible places in 3 months, we only had 2 weeks! I’ll have to visit Wishbone falls next time. That’s awesome you guys are in Japan now

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

I want to go, do you think 3 moths will be log enough for North and South Island? What months did you visit? Did you hire/buy motor home?

[@Bart-dg6qv]

3 months... I wish I could be young again 😂

[@Loves8931]

@@sonminorimitsuu2838 3 months should be fine to see the best of nz. We live in Auckland and just got back from Queenstown, we were there for 4 days but it was too short, I’d love to stay in the South Island for at least 2 weeks. Definitely come between November- March. The rainy season isn’t good 😊 unless you want to ski!

[@emmaperkins5257]

We love NZ. 7 months ago we went over (from AUS) and found Glenorchy to be the most stunning place. The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy was the best drive we have ever done. We stopped for walks along the way including at Bob's Cove where we walked to the lookout for 360 degree views of the lake. We also did a walk (well, run because we were running out of light) at Glenorchy to Sylvan Lake. We were lucky to have very little wind and saw the reflection of snow capped mountains reflecting in the lake. We heard there are a lot of good walking tracks out there also!

[@RyanShirley]

Wow that sounds like a epic trip! I wish I explored more or Glenorchy and Queenstown area, looks absolutely stunning

[@FastGuy1]

Well for Aussies it’s just a short flight away! Not for Americans

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

How long did you stay?

[@robcig]

@@FastGuy1thanks goodness (after spending twenty four hours returning from Rome)

[@nikkster01]

the wet stuff on the side of the road is called WATER this is a thing called a LAKE filled by something called SNOW lots of it in EnZed

[@xiongbear.travel]

You finally visited NZ! It’s such a beautiful country and can’t wait to visit someday. Also your footage is awesome as usual 😊

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend, I hope you enjoyed the video! Really excited for you to visit someday soon 🇳🇿☺️✈️

[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@imaracorsico]

Every corner of our earth is wonderful and surprising... we love, protect and respect this fantastic world of ours! Thank you Ryan!👍😍

[@ExploreX-bv8ki]

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[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend! May we protect the world forever

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

yes amazing place

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Breathtaking views. Would love to visit New Zealand. Thank you for sharing.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother, hope you can visit soon!

[@aamirrazak3467]

Yes I’d love to visit New Zealand too someday it looks like a truly naturally beautiful and majestic place

[@Brookerteejones]

Looks like a dream! I am glad you two didn’t get blown away!

[@MarshmallowJacob]

I´ve lived in NZ for 3 years. It was the best time of my life! So many amazing places to visit and things to see. This clip brought those memories back, thank you. Hope to be back one day!

[@RyanShirley]

Ah Thats amazing you lived in NZ! What part did you live?

[@ellemontgomery5262]

I’m lucky to live in New Zealand. It truly is as beautiful in person as it looks on video.

[@RyanShirley]

I’m jealous you live there! What part of New Zealand is your favorite?

[@upless7600]

no such thing as luck only Blessings! Jesus loves y'all ! God bless

[@olivermcelwee374]

@@RyanShirley fiordlands nz is defs my fav

[@Zealandiascapes]

It's finally here! Seriously, I am so happy you made this video, the scenery and endemism of New Zealand truly are one of a kind. What amazing place do you plan on featuring next?

[@RyanShirley]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I was amazed by the unique animals and plants in your country! I’ll try to do a film on Australia next!

[@Zealandiascapes]

@@RyanShirley You will have so much fun, the landscapes of Australia might not be as tall and dramatic as NZ, but the whole atmosphere of Australia's countryside is unparalleled in the best way possible. I highly recommend the Grand Pacific Drive and the various old-growth giant eucalyptus forests dotted throughout Australia's coastal regions. Australia is a country of pure adventure and exploration.

[@jacksonfliegler2869]

new zeakand has been on my bucket list forever. This video makes me want to go even more!!!!!

[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@RyanShirley]

Bro your going to have a incredible time when you go ✈️☺️🇳🇿

[@aamirrazak3467]

Same New Zealand Australia and Patagonia are on my bucket list! All places with great natural beauty

[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@cristiani.lepindea8676]

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[@pianomusiccentury]

Ok, that's great. Wishing you and your friends peace and happiness🌹

[@heatherhs]

New Zealand was AMAZING!!🤩

[@Alan-x3n7j]

As a Kiwi I tend to take for granted how amazing our scenery is. I own a Thai restaurant in Christchurch with a very healthy tourist trade. The true treasure of Aotearoa is people,, and I mean people like you both. Come back soon 🙂

[@languagetraveller]

Aotearoa New Zealand is the most beautiful country on earth ❤ I spent a year in nz and it was incredibly hard to leave, it feels like home now. Thank you for bringing me back through your video! A few of my favourite places were West Coast, earnslaw burn track (waaaay more challenging than Roy’s peak) Routeburn track, Abel Tasman and bay of islands. Truly an incredible country and I can’t wait to go back ❤

[@RyanShirley]

Wow I thought Roy’s peaks was hard, I can’t imagine Earnslaw Burn track 😅

[@EarthwithTom]

Awsome video Ryan! You have perfectly captured Nzld's beauty. Those Lake Tekapo shots are stunning!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Tom! Those lakes and lupine were stunning. Have you explored New Zealand yet?

[@EarthwithTom]

@@RyanShirley Not yet. I haven't been since I was a kid but i'm very keen to go back. Especially since it's closer than most places haha

[@Zerobar78.]

New Zealand has been at the top of my list of places to visit for years. I have been researching places to visit for a while now having just gotten my passport but this video has helped me decide my 1st trip abroad will be to New Zealand!!

[@RyanShirley]

You’re going to have a amazing time there!

[@AshutoshSingh-jv7xr]

I am glad got to watch this video! We are finally going to fulfill our dream to travel to NZ finally in December ❤

[@RyanShirley]

You’re going to have a amazing time

[@travelwright3124]

Wow, another place to add to my list. love the looks of Hooker Lake. So cool with the ice chunks. Place looks so peaceful. These videos are getting me pumped to see more and more. Best drone footage of any travel videos. Another superb video Ryan !

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother! I think you gotta go here after Iceland! NZ really had almost every landscape from incredible beaches, mountains like New Zealand, and fjords like Norway

[@winderpedroso509]

Amazing video, so many beautiful places, congratulations, and let's travel 🤙🏻👊🏻

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much Winder!

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

yeah very nice

[@aniee249]

Love this, this for me was absoultely the best travel guide. Just bought round trip ticket here I come New Zealand!!!!!!!

[@RyanShirley]

You’re going to have a amazing time

[@Loves8931]

Thanks for re-inspiring the regular kiwi people. It’s so beautiful here and I don’t know which fairy is going around creating all these new scenic walks through forests, mountains and everything but it’s awesome! We just went to a new high rise walk through the forest on the North Shore (near central Auckland), it was amazing.

[@RyanShirley]

Of course! I gotta come do that high rise walk. What is the name of it if you do t mind me asking?

[@TravelNMind-gx7ws]

Beautiful Video! I've always talked about going to New Zealand, but haven't made it there.. This will have to be added to my Bucket List.

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

we are they same its still dreaming

[@nickydirussa8066]

1:09. Bro is living the dream 🙌

[@arnaudnonosatho7073]

2:46, watch for the tides though! I watch the sunset there, not noticing I was being stranded...

[@aamirrazak3467]

New Zealand seems like such a naturally beautiful and majestic country, that’s awesome you go to visit Ryan! It’s on my bucket list of places to visit someday!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother! Really hope you can visit New Zealand soon! 🇳🇿

[@aamirrazak3467]

@@RyanShirley thanks bro I really hope so too! Milford sound especially looks like another world it’s so beautiful! And I want to see the glow worm caves too!

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

join me on your travel hehe

[@Huluሀገርሽ]

You know I’m mad asf why your videos go viral I like watching your videos I love the content I love how you creat talk about the place it’s just satisfying keep going and make it viral from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 much love

[@petr-podrouzek]

Amazing movie Ryan !! I love NZ, been there twice. In 1999 and 2017 and I have to go back again 🙂

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks Petr! Wow that awesome you’ve been twice! Can’t wait to see the videos you make when you return

[@petr-podrouzek]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@zeepoi1694]

Love your videos Ryan, another beautiful place in NZ is the bay of islands ...

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend! I wish I could have explored the bay of islands, next time!

[@MICHALMALACHOVSKY]

SUPERBE SUPERBE SUPERBE !!! MEGA VIDEO ONCE AGAIN !!!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother! I always love your comments 🇳🇿😁

[@AkashP269]

Such beautiful country and cinematography as well…i wish,will visit this country one day…!!!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother! Hope you can visit soon

[@kaleaby11]

what a a beautiful country greetings from finland

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother! I need to visit your country soon

[@nrr26000]

SuperB Ryan as Always !!!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@born2bleedclothing201]

Definitely another 1 for the bucket list!🤘👌

[@JamesWayne-n9o]

thank you from New Zealand now time to share it around hehe

[@gbatigoal9]

If you have to compare Switzerland, Norway, Scotland and Newzealand, how will you list them? Beauty wise

[@RyanShirley]

I’d say New Zealand has the most variety, it has alps like Switzerland, fjords like Norway, landscapes like Scotland, and beaches like Hawaii.

[@gbatigoal9]

@@RyanShirley Thanks❤

[@igormysen4296]

Thanks! Saved all locations! Great content 👌

[@RyanShirley]

Awesome!! Stoked for you to go

[@jadenk8455]

Living the dream🙌🏼 thank you for sharing looks as beautiful as i imagine🤩 always been a dream of mine to see

[@RyanShirley]

I hope you can see it in person soon!

[@broigankamanoktv5309]

Perfect place and beautyful country

[@OrdinaryEgor]

New Zealand is a very beautiful country. Greetings from Russia, Moscow.

[@RosieColeman-g2z]

Greetings from NZ, Havelock North!

[@LauraBuchanan-y3z]

Thank you. Beautiful country.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend!

[@carljeffery6736]

Was at New Zealand this time last year. Really miss it, hopefully will be back there again some day.

[@RyanShirley]

That’s awesome you where there, what parts of New Zealand did you visit?

[@carljeffery6736]

@@RyanShirley Both islands. There’s so much I’ve missed that you’ve mentioned I need to go back someday. Glenorchy and Cape Reinga is two I’d recommend. Love the videos man.

[@honeyhush987]

Beautiful place!❤😊

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend, Such a incredible land! 🇳🇿☺️

[@exploreearth6275]

Such wonderful footage of super beautiful of New Zealand 😍

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend

[@pinayladyoz8044]

To fully enjoy the beauty of NZ you need to have at least 5 weeks. Rent a car and start travelling from North Island to South Island. Visit around end of November up to end of February. I've been to most parts of NZ and I visited NZ 4x already.

[@RyanShirley]

I completely agree! I was there just 2 weeks and it felt so rushed, at least a month would be amazing to truly enjoy New Zealand

[@LocalAllure]

Absolutely beautiful

[@RyanShirley]

Such a incredible land

[@JourneysTrekking]

Your videos are great, I think that most people who watch you would like to visit the places you post on your channel, but a lot of people think that the costs are too high, could you post a range of travel costs or how you travel?

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend, I spent about $1000 on flights and the rental car was about $1100 for two weeks and I averaged about $100-150 a night for lodging. You can do it cheaper and also get a van and sleep in that instead. Food ranged from $30-60 a day. Hope this helped

[@AmiFriendsStudio]

Absolutely fantastic video. I'm too old to make those hikes, so thank you for making this video so I can see what I am missing.

[@Youtubin101]

The southern Alps are just about the most beautiful place In The world. Thank you.

[@RyanShirley]

I agree! Such incredible mountains

[@javiermorgado7301]

My dream destination!

[@RyanShirley]

New Zealand is a dream!

[@tariqkhan3735]

Beautiful video 👍👍👍

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@ThomasBoyd-tx1yt]

Awesome so Beautiful.

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach CA 🇺🇸Wonderful New Zealand. Great narrations. Cheers 🥂

[@boomertuxx]

South Island baybee! Fav city is Wellington though. The hills, the wind, you get super fit there as well.

[@RyanShirley]

Wellington is amazing!

[@AnnabelSmith-w4l]

Just WOW!

[@RyanShirley]

Amazing country!

[@ELEKTRARE]

New Zealand looks so beautiful woooooow I am stunned 😊❤❤

[@fakegoodgoods]

Really useful tour guide! I could just copy this route.

[@RyanShirley]

I went to the places in the order I did the video! Great way to see both islands

[@diggacrazy]

looks amazing!

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend!

[@aneesshiori9175]

Love this summary! 🤩🪻

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much!

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Good luck!

[@purple6216]

Hi, I came across your channel when looking for places to visit in Switzerland ( so many locations I want to visit in September thank you ) can I just say your top ten of New Zealand is perfect 👌 I am from Taranaki. Thanks again for your interesting video's.

[@RyanShirley]

Ah that makes me so happy to hear! You’re going to have a incredible time in Switzerland. And I’m jealous your from New Zealand, I loved your home country. The area around Taranaki was so beautiful

[@RRGMOTORS]

Beautiful places, I really enjoyed wtchng this fantastic video❤❣

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much friend!

[@Kristin_and_Sveins_journeys]

Great informative video like all your videos 👍

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks guys!!

[@chrystalfreitas1603]

Brilliant NZ vlog. Very informative and have pinned lots of places on my google maps

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much! I’m glad I could help

[@John_Fugazzi]

New Zealand is one of my favorite places. The scenery is incredible and the people are very friendly. Milford Sound and Fjordlands is my favorite area for scenery. Looks like you lucked out with sunny weather - all of the South Island is often chilly, cloudy and rainy. You know, the original Hobbiton was torn down as were all real LOTR sets after filming per agreement with the government, but it was rebuilt afterward with sturdy materials (the original was polystyrene). Did you go to the Green Dragon Inn? I'm late today due to time change.

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much John! I agree with you regarding the Milford sound, I would love to visit more of the fjords by boat next time. Did you visit any of the other fjords in Fiordland? And that’s crazy Hobbiton was taken down and rebuilt for the hobbit. The farmers knew they had to capatilize on it the second time.

[@John_Fugazzi]

@@RyanShirley I've only been there twice so I'm no expert and a lot of it requires multi day hikes and reserving huts in advance. I've only otherwise seen Doubtful Sound, but that requires an expensive overnight boat trip (includes dinner and breakfast) about $500 per person and you have to share a room for four people (not much luxury for a luxury price, but it's much quieter and less touristed than Milford). At Milford Sound I recommend hikes to Lake Marian or the shorter Lake Gunn Trail. Hope you didn't run into any sandflies!

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

wow nice experience to you

[@ryankelly5303]

Awesome so beautiful.

[@avirani7115]

Thank you sharing, I was waiting for video long time, do you have iternary for places you went and how many days do you need to go this places

[@RyanShirley]

Of course! I hope it was worth the wait. I was there for two weeks

[@arnebenne]

Cathedral Cove was where they did the opening of the second Narnia movie Prince Caspian. You can also airbnb hobbit houses in that film set now. You left out Mt Sunday for Edoras, or the outdoor set of Rivendell, somewhere outside of wellington. What about Mordor and Emyn Muil? Weathertop?

[@RyanShirley]

I need to watch the Narnia film, I didn’t know they filmed it there. It would be awesome to stay in a hobbit home!

[@arnebenne]

It's when the children return to that world from the train station @RyanShirley

[@danig9931]

Those mountains are amazing!

[@RyanShirley]

New Zealand’s mountains are on another level!

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

wow its greatly amazing placr

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes ❤ from Johnson city Tennessee

[@walkingcatmom]

Danke für die Inspiration

[@RyanShirley]

Of course! Thanks for watching

[@luiscruz0530]

Great selection for NZ spots

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@hergest19]

Excellent guide, thanks,

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend, so happy you enjoyed it ☺️🇳🇿

[@denby001]

As a kiwi, I would like to see you get up to the Bay of Islands and showcase what is like in the Hauraki Gulf. Welcome back anytime mate.

[@RyanShirley]

I’d love to visit the bay of islands next time! It looks incredible

[@Mr-Speaker99]

Paradise of earth ❤🎉

[@RyanShirley]

I agree!

[@fezal9769]

How many days would you recommend to explore these 10 days in NZ? It looks so beautiful 😍

[@RyanShirley]

I’d say at least 2 weeks! 😅

[@fezal9769]

@@RyanShirley Thank you.

[@loganmcniece5847]

Unreal beauty. Wow

[@jenniferlozanes6883]

its a beautiful face like me a beautiful heart in women

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Very interesting

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@d_1derer]

You need to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing when you go back to NZ. The views you get to see are epic, especially when you see the Emerald Lakes and the Blue Lake. 😊

[@RyanShirley]

I’ll definitely have to do it when I return!

[@michaellawinsky5072]

Woow super mega beautiful‼ video🚀🔵🚀💫💫💫💫💫💫🔥🔥🔥🔥💫💫💫💫🥂

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much brother!

[@sidiaatin2077]

Wow wow!

[@RyanShirley]

Amazing right ☺️🇳🇿

[@khamisslugiko4457]

It's just like a paradise

[@RyanShirley]

It truly is!

[@orangejuice7771]

What month did you go? Awesome video, NZ looks beautiful!

[@RyanShirley]

I was there in January and February!

[@0411ameya]

@@RyanShirley Hey Ryan ! Love your videos

[@ColoRayGreenARTstudio]

🎉 very nice beautiful 🎉

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend!

[@MarianaDragomirescu-jr6ic]

Magnific

[@Asiakra]

Hi! So far the best summary of all places to see. Thanks, it's helping me to plan. PS. What drone do you use?

[@Yiran]

Brilliant! Did you visit Queenstown tho?

[@RyanShirley]

Yeah, on my last day! I really loved that area, should have included it in the video

[@Ghzrkls]

Nice video as always! Could you please tell me what the climate felt like in New Zealand ? I once heard it kind of feels like in the UK. I guess the northern island feels more tropical than the southern island as it's slightly closer to the Equator but maybe you could share your thoughts about it.

[@Zealandiascapes]

The coastal regions of South Island feel most similar to the PNW of the USA and the Valdivian Rainforest of Argentina and Chile, North island is very similar to the subtropical areas of the Canary Islands I would say. Definitely not like most of the UK though.

[@RyanShirley]

The climate was pretty good, it rarely got too hot. Most days where jacket weather, South Island was a bit more cold. Sometimes it dumped rain. But New Zealand basically has every landscape from tropical beaches to mountains like the alps

[@michaelnarhkofi8535]

Wow awesome

[@ahmedawan3370]

beautiful country i most travel here amazing

[@RyanShirley]

New Zealand is waiting!

[@bibekdas5595]

Love you Bro

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

Great video thanks for sharing. Which months would be a good time to visit? How long to see both North and South Island? Can anyone help in the comments please, thanks.

[@bibekdas5595]

Rayan Shirley Is the my favourite you tube channel

[@indranisen5152]

Hi Ryan....fab videography...what was your month of visit btw....i wish to visit sometime in next year

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks so much! I was there in January and February

[@Harrishmahaddik]

beautiful

[@timanderson9240]

I've lived in new zealand for 45 years and I can't believe you missed the very best part of the country. The crown of not only the country but honestly the world. Cape Rienga. That whole area is unbelievable stay in Kerikeri on your way

[@RyanShirley]

I really wanted to drive up there, just didn’t make the time but I’ll have to visit it for part 2! Looks stunning

[@WvWVlogs]

Amazing video❤❤❤)

[@RyanShirley]

Thanks friend

[@abdullahandelah]

Amazing video I wish you mentioned what month of the year was this visit.

[@RyanShirley]

I was there in January and February

[@Perchilda]

Aww when we went the inside tour hobbit house was being built! Wish I could have seen it. I’d love to see a full tour of the inside

[@RyanShirley]

Ah dang how long ago were you guys there? It was really cool to go inside them

[@azexplorative]

Wow NZ ❤

[@RyanShirley]

Amazing land