South Island is RIDICULOUS (Abel Tasman, Franz Josef)

[@mardysvids1]

You guys should be nominated for the Best KZbin Travel Vloggers Photography awards..🏆📸🏆

[@parkiwi4787]

We don't celebrate thanksgiving here in Aotearoa New Zealand but we give thanks that people like you both come and enjoy our home and for at least a time become family/whanau.

[@grantparke2690]

That drone shot at sunset and night Timelapse, heavenly.

[@Potomacstud]

South island have mountains that looks like the swiss alps , places not to be missed would be lake wanaka , milford sound , arrowtown , queenstown., christchurch , lake takepo , mt cook

[@derekcraignolan]

I went to the glaciers in about 1982, they were very easy to get to back then, walked on them (guided tour), it’s still one of my life highlights.

[@justiceO8149]

South island is stunning - every hour there is another amazing thing to see :)

[@DavidCalvert-mh9sy]

If you get the chance to visit one of the sounds on the west coast, do so. Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound. You won't regret it.

[@freebirds67]

Absolutely a must do. I loved milford particularly the drive to it.

[@robbaskerville253]

West coast is just awesome, from Heaphy Track down to Haast pass it has some awesome hikes and scenery. I'm shocked how much FranzJ has receided in the 15 years since I last hiked it.

[@waikatowizard1267]

Hey Guys, if you are still travelling south in the south island, consider stopping for the night at Tekapo (hopefully it is a clear night). theres a dark sky sanctuary around there (no light pollution). the night sky up there in the mountains is incredible to just lie back, stare up and admire. truly does show you just how small we are on our rock in space. love that you guys are enjoying our country so much.

[@goulash75]

BEST POSTCARD YET! Love that Tia found another "big" thing.

[@mpd987654321]

New Zealand's South island is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. So great to revisit it with you guys. Love your videos!

[@peterwest5661]

Nice vid. That would have been the smallest "Turkey " you have had for Thanksgiving. 8 years ago did South Island in a motor home for 14 days. Franz Joseph was amazing. We did a chopper flight over it and landed on the top. Expensive but amazing. Do one of the sounds.

[@rebeccaw9656]

My unsolicited advice for Tia, as someone who has had back issues for years (since scoliosis as a teenager) is: work on building up your core muscles, abdominals and back muscles, which will in turn cushion your spine and hold it in alignment, to feel less pain, twists and twinges. I noticed this massively when I started working with a personal trainer… I have almost no back pain, twists and twinges now since working out for a year. As travellers, I don’t think gyms are necessary with the amount of videos and fitness apps online to help you target some daily core routines to add to your already very active lifestyle hiking around this amazing world😊. However, if you’re ever in place for a week or two, I think it’s worth it to pay for 1-2 one-on-one sessions with an expert to get you on your way properly (correctly) with a tool-kit to work on eliminating your back issues, during your travels.

[@simonfarrow1585]

Very evocative video thanks again. Gosh the glacier has receded heaps since I was there in the late 80's when I could easliy walk up to it. It was dirty with gravel and crushed rock at the face but when you looked into it you could see this deep, deep blue clour. I seem to remember it making a creaking sound. Stay safe, Melb Si

[@marionthompson3365]

Fabulous indeed. I never wanted to leave the south island. Stunning in every direction. A visual masterpiece.

[@techhit2132]

You two are such great NZ ambassadors. Love watching you enjoy our beautiful country!

[@philinadouglas4854]

As a kiwi born Aussie I have never been to the west coast of the South Island. Now I want to go back! Truly inspiring travellers 😊

[@PaulinePendock]

Wow! Amazing and stunning photography and drone footage. We love NZ too, and hiked up to Fox Glacier in 2007 with our kids! So spectacular and something you never forget. How’s your back, Tia? Travel safe guys. 😍🥰

[@kimn9802]

Fun fact.The kiwi officially has the shortest bill of any bird in the world. Before everyone goes nuts, the bill is measured from the tip to the nostrils. The kiwi has nostrils almost at the end of it's bill.

[@DiabolicalBunnyy]

I was born in Nelson & lived there till I was 7 or 8 years old. I haven't visited in around 8 years now but it was always such a chill place.

[@coopsnz1]

Me too my parents live top of collingwood st you call the Grampians

[@cudeb22]

I used to have back problems, muscle spasms and whatnot and then I started taking Magnesium daily and I have only had one episode in the past few years.

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

That's actually cool Temperate Rainforest there.

[@davidlee2900]

Tia and Cheveyo, there will be times in the South Island you will cross numerous bridges over rock filled rivers. These are braided streams and one of only two places on the planet you are able to see this geological feature.

[@zavirca]

I'm watching this from Timaru, New Zealand. Really enjoying you guys cruising around NZ and your take on this country so far. Look forward to the next episode 🙂

[@ichabodnoodle9595]

It’s the one bit of New Zealand we didn’t get to - we went down the east coast, back up to Queenstown, then cut across the middle to get back to Christchurch x so we missed that North West section - this video makes me want to go back & do that bit of the map. Glad to see Tia is feeling better.

[@mattieclan8957]

We often call Nelson the arty farty city. There are a lot of creative like artists and the like living there. draws a lot of retirees wanting to live there in retirement

[@coopsnz1]

It expensive realestate ! I think more expensive than Christchuch & Dundein . 2 bed 50 yr old home on 200sqm block in nelson sold 1.5 milion . In Sydney 2 bed Terrance sell in cbd 2 million

[@Shift0231]

Starting another Sunday with a big smile thanks to yet another of your feel-good vlogs! NZ tourism needs to thank you! Stunning videography and was amused to see you found a BIG thing - a kiwi no less! The tractor pulling a boat on the water had me totally cracked up too - you wouldn’t think sea water (if in fact it is salty) would do the tractor much good! Cheveyo, I score you a solid 8/10 for your attempt at a NZ accent! Great to see your back is feeling much better Tia!

[@vickimcmillan3705]

Tia you are so talented 😍.. gorgeous trip so far .🙏🌺thanks for sharing

[@urizen7613]

Yep, the tractor is going into salt water. I presume they get frequent washdowns.

[@Lambchopsnz485]

Nau mai, haere mai to Te Wai Pounamu guys. In particular my home, my heart, the West Coast. So glad we turned the weather on for you ;). Your trip is about to blow your mind. 😛

[@freebirds67]

It sure is going to blow them away. South island is absolutely spectacular!!!!!!!!!

[@JeremyLeeCollins]

The drone shot at 10:43 is gorgeous. What a fantastic shot. Enjoyed the video overall, of course, but that moment really stood out.

[@riapuaina]

Cheveyo looking out for the elderly in the bloopers 😂😂😂 - Tia get him!! 😂😂 Have fun you two, excited to see who the “special” guests are 🫣🫣

[@MaryDubeshko]

Tia and Cheveyo, you guys are the embodyment of this pure and sunny energy of love and excitement🌞 I literally can't stop smiling while watching your videos and I'm soo so grateful for what you are doing)) Happy Thanksgiving! With love from Belarus💞

[@carokat1111]

Happy Thanksgiving. As an Australian tourist I walked all over the Franz Joseph glacier in 1974. I’m shocked to see how much it’s receded. It’s still beautiful. By the way, it’s officially Cool Temperate Rainforest in New Zealand and Tasmania.

[@TrenchardHands]

I agree. I’m also from Queensland Australia & was at the Franz Joseph Glacier in 1987. At that time the front of the glacier was all the way down at the bottom🙂

[@beautifully_wonderfullymade]

I walked on this glacier 13 years ago. I didn't know it had receded that much. Was my absolute favourite experience in NZ.

[@Gordon_L]

I was there in '98 and the ice was nearly all the way down the valley then , sad to see it has retreated so far .

[@justinpreid]

In 1994 I was backpacking around with my Danish girlfriend. Glacier was easy to access back then. What I remember is that that whole west coast was so devoid of traffic. We waited hrs for each ride. But what rides they were! West Coasters that always invited us into their homes. Great memories!

[@fold2victory]

@@TrenchardHands I was there in 2006 and it went all the way to the bottom. The loss of ice is quite disturbing.

[@elaineevans8556]

Back in the 80's we walked on the glacier which was way down the valley. It was so warm walking (with ice boots and a pointed staff) that half way through we were down to tshirts and wishing we could take them off. Walking through brilliant blue ice caves which would form overnight and be gone a day or so later. Magic! Enjoy the rest of the country. I was 18 and left South Austraia on a working holiday in NZ and returned almost 6 years later. The Pancake Rocks seem to be fenced off now. We laid on them back them, and sat on them eating our lunches. 40 years brings a lot of changes, just saying.

[@keithomelvena2354]

It's the super high rainfall and rapid descent of those glaciers that allow them to exist so close to rainforest. Between 6 and 12 metres a year of precipitation. If snowfall is 10 times rainfall, thats up to 120 metres of snow feeding the galcer annually.

[@stevewoods4539]

Another great video...your videos never fail to bring at least one smile to my face (usually more). Last time I saw Franz Josef (1995), it was still down in the valley and you could practically walk up to it. It's such a stunning part of the world.

[@larryrayner3826]

yes around then we went on a guided walk and wandered around on the glacier with our kids, Had to have crampons on.

[@modfus]

Kiwis seem to love those giant kitsch "monuments"

[@EGO0808]

As a European guy living in SE Asia, I’ve been to quite some beautiful great places, but omg, you trip is just so amazingly beautiful. Wow wow wow….. i definitely need to visit Southern island in NZL now! One can just see how much you both are having a great time together there. ❤

[@leed206]

Me too about the Franz Joseph went there many years ago and walked on it. I didn't recognise any part of it. I had heard it was receding, but can't really believe how much. Oh and can't wait to see your reaction to Milford.

[@andrewroffey]

It's a shame to see how far the Franz Josef Glacier has receded. When I first visited New Zealand in 1982 the glacier came nearly down to the car park (well, a few hundred metres away) and now it appears to be a kilometre and a half away. I remember travelling with a friend and we had seen seals on the west coast and then, later that day, we visited the glacier. We walked right up to it. As we returned to the car park, an American tourist commented "Is there a spa up there?" because we were wearing T-shirts and shorts. Ah, it's a beautiful country! Have fun guys!

[@louisaklimentos7583]

The Big Kiwi ! Enjoy the beautiful picturesque New Zealand !

[@SarahH-ns6ly]

Another beautiful postcard! Glad to see that NZ is treating you better and you are finally getting to really enjoy all the amazing scenery. It is remarkable the way you get a real sense of geological processes happening in NZ. 😊

[@MrTimcoronel]

my sister-out-law lives just north of where you were, in Golden Bay. Beautiful part of the world

[@jocelynsimpson]

I remember walking up to the glacier as a kid, it has retreated so far since the 70’s. Glad you are getting better weather, I was gutted for you that it was so bad in Northland, it really is stunning up there.

[@jaredford8440]

❤👋 northland 😊

[@roboct6]

“It just violently tore through a mountain.” Geez. Sounds like I wouldn’t want to get into a bar fight with a glacier! Seriously, I love your videos. They’re always fun to watch.

[@cosmo257]

Tia, regarding your back, I had a similar problem when I was younger. Regular yoga practice cured it suddenly ( not gradually as you’d expect ). Bad news is it took about 10 years! Since you mentioned it started after an accident I’d suggest finding a good chiropractor ( they are all very different ) to re align your spine. I felt that happen when I got better, and although yoga is wonderful in practice you probably would like a faster result than I had. However I’m 67 now and never have a sore back anymore so I don’t regret doing it the slow way! Wishing you can overcome this soon and keep making your wonderful videos without having to suffer being called a grandma.

[@sugarsilverstar8943]

So glad you are enjoying your trip down the west coast of New Zealand the South Island has so much to offer tourists.

[@Mudskipper9876]

Thank you for showing me the beauty of New Zealand. You have such a talent.

[@FredPilcher]

:-) This makes me want to go back to NZ. Terrible to see how far the glacier has retreated though.

[@beautifully_wonderfullymade]

I use to swell up from sandflies, nasty things. My father who is from NZ never had a reaction, nor did my kids. But my Mother, husband and I had welts from them. My husband and I walked on Franz Joseph glacier on that trip 13 years ago. We had young children at the time. My parents took care of our children, which gave us the opportunity to walk on the glacier. I absolutely loved it. I didn't realise it had retreated that far.

[@ian_forbes]

You continue to make traveling beautiful, romantic and fun. Keep up the great work! (And keep finding Big Things to apply Tia for Scale) 😂

[@AnEmmeni]

Thank you for showing us the beauty of NZ. Luv the postcardx

[@cloudboy7750]

Abel Tasman borders my stomping grounds. The only thing I'm aware of with Sedona, Arizona, is that it's referenced in the song Havalina by the Pixies, which is incidentally, one of the prettiest songs out there.

[@monicaking2140]

Must give you goosebumps when editing these videos, so beautiful. That’s beside the original feeling seeing it in person ❤❤❤

[@Snorl3y]

I need that Hobbiton postcard! It's so gorgeous!!

[@rduffy9948]

Thank you again. You make my Sunday, with each new video. NZ is magnificent, l doubt you can take a bad photo. There is just so many, oohs and ahhs. Loving this trip as much as Australia. Still want to adopt you both. Stay safe and well.

[@redhammer9910]

Haven't watched you for a while. You guys really are the best travel vloggers on the web. New Zealand is simply stunning ( accept for the sand flea's. Really impressed with your drone work, the music choice makes all the difference, nicely done.🇦🇺👍

[@marthagraham241]

Just came across your vlog by chance. Now I‘m hooked. Great job, looking forward to your further adventures.

[@LeeshNel]

My husband and I did a NZ roadtrip a few years ago- love seeing it again through a new lens 😁

[@michaelismichael4640]

What a lovely little trip you're having!! And beautifully shot, too.

[@jax993]

NZ is so beautiful those coast roads are amazing, from 1 BMW, driver to another enjoy the ride & thanx heaps 4 sharing that little cabin was adorable, Happy Thanksgiving to you both from Aus 💯🇦🇺💥

[@yogurtberries]

Happy Thanksgiving Tia and Cheveyo! This looks so beautiful and very inspiring to explore the south island of NZ. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures in NZ. Regards from Australia! 😊

[@carolinehind7510]

I love NZ and especially South Island, your video just makes me want to go back there again! So good to see things going well for you both finally in NZ and you both having such a wonderful time. 😊

[@PaulG.x]

18:59 this is schist - the sparkly bits are mica

[@highbrand]

All the way from Nelson to the glacier in one video. That's a fair hike.

[@jackjacko8706]

If my day has been less than ordinary and I sit down as the Sun is setting to enjoy a glass of Red. I open my IPad and see a new video from you, immediately I know that my day has just brightened. Your infectious spirit of happiness and Tia’s smile melts any of my less than harmonious thoughts away. You both have a zest for life and confirm my belief that life is for living. P.S your videography is amazing and so professional also.😂

[@Alunticstalkedme4072]

And if you are trekking through your own country, check out Oregan. When we arrived there it seemed like we had flown into New Zealnd. The 2 places.are so alike. We even met someone who studied in NZ for a year and they said the same thing and felt like they had never left home.

[@andriiosmak4913]

Great vid guys. It is a shame you did not have enough time to explore the north island properly.

[@ponchman6305]

Wow what natural beauty and great to see the sun out and around that area is a Jade mine werth seeing🙏😘

[@lunalulu9810]

the postcard is beautiful! And the landscapes as well!! such stunning views

[@haydenwasrule]

This is just making me want to pack a bag and go travel nz

[@jaredford8440]

Cheveyo the bird nerd needs to google the haast eagle 😉 keep up the awesome work TeamA 🌺🌺 gorgeous postcard draw please 😊

[@kelliesimpson3275]

Love the west coast of south island, one of our favorite family holiday spots. There is a awesome walk in punakaiki think its called pororari river track absolutely stunning. Enjoy x

[@tinkalemon3348]

When you get to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, make sure you walk the Hooker Valley Track, there's a glacier lake. Look forward to viewing more of your NZ travel adventures! 🏔️🏞️

[@TheHistoryReader]

You guys definitely need to get out to Mount Cook to have a look at the glaciers there. They are really mindblowing

[@vinhquyen46]

Hi, guys, good morning from California and happy thanksgiving. Thanks for the video.

[@melharvey8452]

Another wonderful video!! ❤ Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Thanks for sharing your journey Grandpa Cheveyo and Grandma Tia 😉

[@TheArcticNut]

Loving the South Island. Beautiful sights around every corner.

[@kurofune.uragabay]

That west side of the south islnd is _so_ photogenic (most of NZ is, I guess). @11:22: very nice. (I would strongly advice against doing something like that around Kea territory though, but you probably already know that)

[@susannelangridge4206]

You are right about it taking so long to travel anywhere in NZ. The roads in particular the South Island are very windy and everywhere takes so much longer to get to. Thanks again for another enjoyable video.

[@coopsnz1]

It means awesome driving roads If you love performance cars " West Coast " Arthurs pass " crown rangers why some people shipped there cars from overseas just to drive on them

[@urizen7613]

@@coopsnz1 But not Skipper's Canyon if one is a nervous driver...

[@clairefalvey6813]

I come from Marlborough and used to work in Franz Josef. I cannot believe how far back the glacier has gone back! When I was there it was coming forward 1-2m per day and you could walk to the bottom in about 40mins or less. When you come back up from the Haast side, there is a beautiful little walk at Ship Creek (say that fast 5 times) and it has a beach walk and a forest walk that are super easy but so lovely. The beach one is perfect at sunset and the forest one is lovely whatever the day - raining it's amazing! I love the West Coast scenery! Mountains, Lakes, bush, birds etc. I can't remember if you what path you are taking next - I think it's over to Christchurch. I went on a couple of university trips around the Mt Cass area- just on the otherside of Arthur's Pass township. I have very fond memories of that whole area too!

[@alsci2489]

The South Island looks amazing!

[@Walts-Travel]

You guys are so hilarious. The old ladies back is holding up!!!!

[@uncleboo47]

That's some beautiful scenery there - Thanks T&C.

[@Sam465]

I'm happy to see that you are enjoying what most New Zealanders take for granted, at least I appreciate why you enjoy you journey around this country, keep having a good time in spite of how expensive it is 🙂👍

[@andreaw8441]

I remember walking on that glacier 40 years ago. Another great video guys, thank you!

[@laurahill2768]

Been absolutely bingeing your videos lately, New Zealand is my next travel destination so you guys are giving me so many ideas and inspiration! Love your approach to travel and the content you create

[@Julzmarney]

I can't believe you guys found a giant statue in New Zealand you can just tell by Cheveyos face he was just as excited haha. I'm loving these new Zealand vlogs so much can't wait for the next journey after this

[@davidlang1125]

Stunningly beautiful tour! Thanks for taking us along!

[@RichardMcIntyre-go5st]

❤the vlog you two and the tractor buff/enthusiast to Tia reference by Che cracked me up 😂 always interesting to watch your travel vids…

[@scarlette6019]

We're watching you guys from our home in the South Island of NZ and loving your adventures!

[@lottiehughes7709]

I really want to visit New Zealand since watching your videos. This one is full of fun and giggles 😊

[@krh007]

Toured all of NZ in the early 90's in a hire motorhome (that was fun) & the south island just blew us away how stunning it is. Did the fast jetboat rides up the rivers & helicopter ride to land on top of the Fox Glacia (epic), thermal hot springs, pools,tubs in Hanmer & Lake Tekapo & Onsen which is also a must (especially soothing for Tia's back) and Larnach Castle is a must do (epic). Milford Sound & the Te-Anau glow-worm caves and Arrowtown also a must. There are so many stunning hiking trails in the Sth Island it literally blows you away. Make sure you take your time & soak it all in without rushing around is my advice as there is so much to see. One of the crown jewels on this planet for sure - enjoy (especially Queenstown spend plenty of time there)

[@denisrichardson3260]

one of the wettest coastlines in the world and you scored great weather lucky🧚‍♂

[@andersoncpu]

I am finally caught up so I can comment for my chance to get that beautiful postcard. I have had some much fun on my journey watching from beginning to now. Cannot wait to see future videos.

[@cookiesareakatherinefood]

Tia, as someone with a long-term back disability, you have all my sympathy. The truth is that, if we live long enough, everyone will eventually get a disability of some kind, and they can be, as the name implies, extremely debilitating.

[@alandavey3010]

i have a bad back so hang from bars and stretch , i do it on the barunder the diving blocks on the deep end of the pool works for me and my backs bad at 75

[@cookiesareakatherinefood]

@@alandavey3010Thank goodness for swimming! Such good exercise and for improving flexibility!

[@daveamies5031]

As someone who approaching 30 years with arthritis I don't wish pain on anyone, while you can learn to ignore the pain, that causes other problems. I have moved to a warmer climate for pain management, it was worth it, as winters are always more painful for me.

[@Frank-rx8ch]

Despite that disability can be turned into ability. All things are possible says the Lord.

[@KiwikimNZ]

Back pain and disability from that is incredibly hard. I suffered multiple spinal fractures 10 years ago, it has stopped me from working and enjoying life, however, I pushed myself to do this very walk a couple of years ago, the beauty helped me to get through it. :)

[@Shift0231]

Love the new postcard btw - Hobbiton was a great choice!

[@AlohaWorld143]

Thank you both for your diligent work! We love the post card😀

[@domgonth]

Definitely want to visit New Zealand after seeing this video. It looks stunning

[@daveamies5031]

Another great video, love that the big things live on, and seeing how happy they make Tia 👍

[@orionblue4367]

Nice video. Great part of the country. Been over the ditch 4 times and still want to go back. Our kids loved hobbiton...still have the "a wizard is never late" magnet on our fridge 😂