SOUTH ISLAND New Zealand - EPIC Road Trip

[@jackschmidt98]

Details for those wondering.. We did this trip in late November - early December. It was about 3 weeks all up, which was just enough time to do everything and not be too rushed. I would say 1 month would be the ultimate amount of time but that's a more difficult time frame for most people plus more expense. So 3 weeks is that sweet spot. I also think spring - start of summer is the best time to road trip the south island. There's still plenty of snowcapped mountains but everything is lush and the lupins are flowering, it truly was magical. Anytime from spring to autumn would be incredible though, you won't be disappointed! 🙌 List of all the places we went in the description.

[@alantorrance6153]

Don't forget the sandflies in their thousands.

[@kindlett]

November and it looks so cold! i am planning to go on september brrr

[@mini-z_me]

This is hands-down the best NZ video on KZbin I have seen. The visuals, the story telling, the pacing, the whole thing is just wonderful! Well done!!

[@jackschmidt98]

Wow!! That means so much to hear that, appreciate your kind words! 🙌

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, this brought back a lot of memories. Forty years ago my wife and I plus our son’s dog went on a years trip around the South Island, we only stopped off at two camping grounds! I fished every shore, lake, river and stream we could find and hunted in any bush that had deer, pigs and rabbits. I talked to every fisherman and hunter I came across for info and for spots to camp free. I found the farmers were the most helpful with permission to camp on their land. As an ex serviceman of 20 years I had plenty of contacts to call on and the people of the South Island were tremendously helpful and friendly. After this trip we ended up buying a deer farm in Rotorua, overlooking the lakes and volcanoes. Great times and memories. The hardest is the first step, for an ex Para, that was an easy decision. You will be back, this place is Paradise! Cheers mate. Harera

[@jackschmidt98]

That sounds like some incredible memories you’ve got to look back on. I’m very glad to hear you enjoyed the video and it brought back those memories for you. I’ll definitely be back!! 🙌

[@kaanerdem2822]

WoW, what a trip you had back then!

[@AnnaStoller]

Bro how old is you. 80

[@kiranpannu1025]

Stumbled here….been watching utube videos to plan a South Island trip……I was not sure but this video is just perfection ………well captured.OMG you have just nailed it.❤

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the feedback! 🙏

[@ivylee0922]

Literally got goose bumps watching how beautiful the views are!

[@jackschmidt98]

haha they are that good.. actually 100x better again in real life compared to the video! So hard to really do justice for these landscapes!

[@teedimi9539]

love the camera work you guys managed to capture some absolutely beautiful scenes

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps!! 🙏

[@jkturtle6384]

Very underrated channel man. Production quality on point. Did this exact same trip with the wifey few years ago. Watching your vid just brought back those memories.

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps! I'm glad it can bring back all those memories for you 🙌 I'll never forget how it felt to see these crazy landscapes for the first time so I'm glad I put all the effort into filming it!

[@fluentinoverthinking]

Wow this video deserves much more views! This is the best quality videography and editing about NZ I’ve seen on utube so far

[@paullong4471]

Thank you for this great video.!!God bless

[@jackschmidt98]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@em8r]

gorgeous footage!

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps!

[@followyourdreams8673]

Love your video of my favourite place on Earth. Can’t wait to go back. Great work!

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! It’s become my favourite too now, cannot wait to get back! 🙌

[@gailashby]

heading there in October and have booked the very same van! Your video showed us the places we are wanting to go. Live in the Tropical North as well!

[@jackschmidt98]

You’ll have an awesome time! Such an eye opener experience compared to what we have back here 🙌

[@kangzhazha]

Just returned from our south island road trip, we went to almost the same spots and campsites! Your video bings back so much memories so vividly, and I really miss NZ😢Thanks for the video❣

[@jackschmidt98]

I miss it too! Glad you enjoyed the video and it brought back some special memories for you 🙏

[@GarthHaylock]

Beautiful cinematography, and the ideal chilled way to explore the South Island. Absolutely stunning. If you're prepared to get outdoors and really experience the journey, that's the perfect way to do it.

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps! I loved the way we travelled around in the van, definitely felt immersed in the landscapes as we road tripped around. 3 weeks was just enough time to get everything done as well. Glad you loved the video 🙏

[@morrisanderson818]

Welcome across the ditch there you West islanders, Pleased to have ya here, Aotearoa,4seasons in a matter of minutes 😊 Stunning video of My country,Well done Always a pleasure to have our cuzzies over here,

[@rmburn9634]

I was there in the early 90s for 10 days and it was life changing. I would love to go back.

[@jackschmidt98]

Definitely a life changing kinda place. I can't wait t go back many times and do so much exploring

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

Cinematography and stills were very good. Well put together as well. Enjoyed it! Thanks.

[@jackschmidt98]

Stoked to hear that, thank you! 🙌

[@exploreearth6275]

Wonderfully taken video and ofcourse wonderful spots

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! 🙌

[@mahmoudhelmi9466]

New Zealand IS TRUELY AMAZING!

[@johnforde7735]

Beautiful video and photography. It's true, to see South Island beauty you can go by road, but best to hike a few tracks as well. All the best for the rest of the trip, I reckon you've hit the highlights already, but there's stuff around Nelson etc.

[@jackschmidt98]

Cheers! Yeah this trip was just a touristy one to get around and see the typical spots. I’ll be back to get deeper into the mountains!

[@subodhadhikari7407]

really worth watching your vlog..... nice work done ... keep exploring, keep us showing beautiful places like this..... really enjoyed

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you so much!

[@motorroamingaround]

Brilliant video guys. We toured around the South Island in a camper van also about 5 years ago and went to many of the places in your video. This brought back great memories for us. You have great video editing skills also. The footage was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@jackschmidt98]

Stoked to hear that! Thank you

[@meref9973]

You are an awesome couple. True blue down to earth lovable Aussies. I hope NZ was everything you expected and more 👍🙏❤️

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps, glad to hear that! 🙂 It was definitely way more than I expected and it was just a taste, keen as to get back for many more trips!

[@gitajohnson3474]

Great video! The cinematography, the photos you captured, the simplicity of the vlog...really great quality. I'll be there soon, so I'm looking forward to checking some of these spots out. Thanks!

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks!!

[@willtevs]

Awesome vid man! Working on my NZ video as we speak!

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks man!

[@ikemartyn9688]

Dude your photography is on another level, well done

[@jackschmidt98]

Appreciate that! 🙌

[@earlphilipmayolte933]

Awesome vlog and beautiful shots! What month did you guys go? And would you go on the trip again on another season?

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! This was Late November. I would definitely recommend spring-summer time for road trips. I would gladly go back anytime of year but I reckon winter would be too cold for van life 😂

[@pauls3852]

Well done. I really enjoyed watching that. If you ever do go back, and especially to Mt Cook, there's a hike I think you'd really enjoy. You have to book it in advance, but it's cheap & that's up to the Mueller Hut.

[@jackschmidt98]

Definitely will be going back to NZ!! That hike is definitely on the list along with manyyyyy others!

[@Frank-rx8ch]

The weather? You bought it with you correct?🤔 As Neil Finn sings "always take the weather with you".

[@spsingh6109]

I will be visiting New Zealand in December 24 for the third time . Really it is a paradise.

[@KARAN_BAJAJ970]

MAGNIFICENT. LOVE NZ 👍

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! NZ is amazing 🙌

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I love to go to NZ but haven’t been able to yet .Your video is amazing !

[@ruthandjan]

Very helpful!! Thank you🥰

[@DreamingBig]

Loved watching this one bro. The pacing was really nice. Looking forward to more

[@jackschmidt98]

Cheers man, appreciate it! 🙏

[@deano2000nz]

beautifully shot guys makes me proud of Aotaroa

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! It's got a special place in my heart after this trip.

[@SandVan]

Love it 🤩🚐we’ve just done the same thing , can’t wait to get back there so much to see and do 🤩

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! I can’t wait to get back either 🙌 Heading back for a winter trip very soon!

[@markherron8030]

Incredible footage! Booking my trip very soon! 🎉

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! You'll love it 🙌

[@bookshelvesNZ]

Wow, what an amazing trip you had. I live close to these places and they still get me every time I visit.

[@jackschmidt98]

I was so stoked with our trip! Your so lucky to live near by these amazing scenes! I hope to potentially move over there one day 🙌

[@Alpha_JR7]

how sweet couple , best of luck Jack

[@DHIRAJDC]

Hey man Nice video. What is your camera setup ?? For this video

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! Sony A7IV, 16-35 2.8 and 24-105 f4

[@bonkling]

Ripper video mate, one of the better ones I've seen for a campervan trip. Really well put together. We're doing a similar trip in a few weeks. Did you guys mostly do free camping sites? Unsure how often you need to plug into a powered site with these vans. Thanks mate

[@Andy_M986]

Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise bro,all the best to you both.

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks mate!

[@KiwikimNZ]

So pleased you loved it so much ❤

[@jackschmidt98]

I’m obsessed and can’t wait to get back! 😍🙏

[@vinnynz]

Great job guys. Well put together video.

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! 🙌

[@kaicraigmedia]

Nice video dude! Really like your shots and storytelling. Looks like it was an epic adventure 🙌

[@jackschmidt98]

Appreciate it mate! Definitely one of the best experiences of my life 🙌

[@ouamoulton6743]

Which month did you go? Love those lupine wildflowers. And how much for the mini van per day?

[@jackschmidt98]

This was late Nov - Early Dec. I honestly can’t remember how much the van was per day sorry!

[@kevinh82]

Hands down the best NZ travel video I’ve watched so far. Superb job with every frame! I always have one question…you have many shots of your van driving past…is that really your van? If it is, would you mind sharing your workflow for taking such a shot? Would love to know what’s the most efficient way to do it,Thank you so much!

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps! Sincerely appreciate that! haha yeah that is our van in all them shots and there was no easy way of capturing it, it was a lot of work 😂 Basically just had to find little spots to pull over then re-drive that section while I filmed it. The hardest part was finding turn around spots in the tighter sections

[@kevinh82]

@@jackschmidt98 Thanks so much Jack! Kudos to you for all the effort and time put into every frame, only videographers whos done it before can truly appreciate how much hard work is put into an awesome video like this! 👍

[@brentharris8766]

I think you guys captured NZ well. Thanks

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps! Appreciate the feedback 🙏

[@lifeofmaharaaz8525]

Dude this is amazing, I hope i will be able to make the good one aswell i m going there this november..

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks heaps man 🙏 That’s about the same time as our trip in this video, you will have an amazing time.

[@lifeofmaharaaz8525]

@@jackschmidt98 Thanx jack .. Waiting for your more videos .

[@kiwihib]

So glad you enjoyed your trip around the South Island, a tip for any other visitors if you are going to do both Islands do the North Island first, also don't miss Stewart Island.

[@Paris45627]

An you gotta have the FAMOUS FERGBURGA🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔

[@kiwihib]

@@Paris45627 I skip Queenstown nowadays to commercial, not all like I remember from my youth and teenage years, it's more like a mini Auckland.

[@busylivin]

Great video guys, well done!

[@jackschmidt98]

Cheers guys! 🙏

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! Stoked to hear that, you will love it!!

[@wongkiezdrummer]

brother, great video!! was wondering what camera did you use for all the stills you showed throughout the video? it looks great :)

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Ultimate inspo. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and creating this beautiful video! Definitely makes me excited to pursue my Working Holiday Visa in NZ later this year. :)

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you and very glad to hear that!! 🙏 You should 100% do it, you won’t regret!

[@KiwikimNZ]

Do it you will love it here

[@chrisburns887]

can we just take a second to acknowledge how solid of a rock skip that was. min 12:12

[@jackschmidt98]

Hahahahaha finally someone notices!!

[@johnjoan]

Beautiful video. I miss NZ so much.

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! I miss it too 😂

[@seamus9347]

Great photos! What camera did you use?

[@vaughantutty2227]

Hi guys your video pretty much summed it up, a queenstown local this was spot on❤

[@jackschmidt98]

Awesome! Thank you! So lucky to be living there 🙌

[@ted8573]

How was the Lake Marian hike? How much time do you think it took you?

[@priyakumar1203]

Love this, what camera u guys using the picture quality is amazing ❤

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! I’m using the Sony A7 IV

[@giacomodisandro4929]

Great video. What month of the year is that ?

[@jackschmidt98]

Cheers! This was late Nov - early Dec

[@markmeyer698]

Looks so stunning 🤩 what time of year did you go?

[@jackschmidt98]

Such a beautiful country! We did this trip nov-dec

[@cheathilay2540]

Nice🎉😊

[@jackschmidt98]

🙏🙏

[@sandysmith1755]

Thanks for such a positive and u beaut video. Can't wait for my turn in February

[@jackschmidt98]

Appreciate that!

[@sandysmith1755]

Loved the South Island awesome scenery, food and people.

[@kalvino67]

Love your vid! What camera lens range did you use the most? Your shots look like you used mostly a tele zoom? I’m going there in early Nov and trying to decide on what photo gear to take. Nice pics as well! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you! Everything was filmed on a 16-35 but the zoom shots were using a crop sensor 18-105 lens.

[@denizyuzguc258]

Can I ask is it worth bringing a drone? I know there are regulations in certain areas. Would you have recommendations regarding this? Thank you!

[@joshballimages]

Hey mate, Nice video. What month was this?

[@jackschmidt98]

Cheers mate! Late Nov - Early Dec

[@sean2val]

Amazing

[@jackschmidt98]

Appreciate it!

[@momruoykcus9298]

what were the names of all the walking tracks you did?

[@novianikitang]

Hiii, may i know what time of the month it is when you travel there?

[@jackschmidt98]

Late November - Early December

[@majhailamericawala]

What are you shooting your video with? It very clear

[@jackschmidt98]

Sony A7IV

[@diyanaroslan8240]

OMG New Zealand very beautiful amazing

[@jackschmidt98]

Sure is!!

[@zackinjp]

Hey Jack great video, what do you think of this itinerary? Day 1: Spend the day in Christchurch Day 2: Christchurch to Hanmer Springs Day 3: Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura Day 4 - 5: Marlborough Wine Region Day 6: Marlborough to Nelson Day 7 - 9: Abel Tasman National Park Day 10 - 11: West Coast & Glaciers Day 12 - 15: Wanaka & Queenstown Day 16: Milford Sound day trip Day 17 - 19: Invercargill, Stewart Island and The Catlins Day 20: Dunedin Day 21: Lake Tekapo stargazing Day 22: Return to Christchurch

[@jackschmidt98]

Sounds like an epic trip! Should be just enough time, that's about the same length we did our trip

[@Foreverandever431]

Very good video

[@SARA79669]

which jucy camper did you have? And where you happy with the company and the camper

[@pasindumadushan3048]

Wow..!! ❤

[@jackschmidt98]

Thank you!

[@td23495]

10:15 - which campsite is that? thank you!

[@kristielebaron5626]

Which tour company did you use on Milford Sound?

[@jackschmidt98]

I can't remember now sorry!

[@Macarto]

Hi, were is this place at 10:47

[@weeracharttaosuwan480]

Which month have you guys been there in this VDO?

[@jackschmidt98]

LAte November

[@sennaa964]

What did you think of the roads? Is it dangerous if you never drived a campervan? Thanks!!

[@jackschmidt98]

The weather and especially the wind can be pretty intense at times, it’s totally fine if you just take it easy and let traffic pass when you can

[@sennaa964]

@@jackschmidt98 thank you for the response!! What times to avoid for busy roads/traffic? Thanks!!

[@adriennethenomad]

What time of year did you go, please?

[@voonjanted5043]

NZ South Islands are full of surprise and natural beauty, it is a paradise, it is God's blessing to the people of New Zealand.

[@KarunaKovathanakul]

Could you please advise the time you visited NZ?

[@KiwikimNZ]

I live in New Zealand and the best time to travel here is February the weather more settled anc no so busy. If you want cold and snow then come June July. If you come to New Zealand don’t forget the top of the South Island - Able Tasman national park. Most people do the south of the south but your missing out in paradise of you don’t do the top of the South Island :) welcome to nz

[@jackschmidt98]

Late Nov - Early Dec 👌

[@SajeedahMahomedally]

Hi,which month was this video filmed pls.Thank you.

[@jackschmidt98]

Late November- Early December

[@Hey__its__becky]

hi guys! What month did you do this trip in??

[@jackschmidt98]

Late November

[@KoreaWalkingToursTV]

Great😊

[@jackschmidt98]

🙌

[@wozzawari3579]

Great video, thanks!

[@jackschmidt98]

Glad you liked it!

[@RM-ti8nf]

I love that you love it so much ❤❤

[@jackschmidt98]

Haha glad to hear! 🙏

[@shijojv9320]

🙏🏻 Thankyou 🙂

[@anitarawat460]

Thanks for this ..from india

[@ronaldika9208]

which month you go to nz?

[@jackschmidt98]

Late Nov - Early Dec

[@thole8646]

sick videos!!1 Thank you for the info :)

[@jackschmidt98]

Thanks! No problem 🙏

[@paulofthenauth]

Pro job Jack. The tourist agencies will be chasing you down.

[@jackschmidt98]

Cheers mate! Hopefully some cool opportunities like that come up one day 🤞

[@bbekthapa123]

Love from nepal ❤😊

[@jackschmidt98]

🙏

[@bbekthapa123]

@@jackschmidt98 ✨✨😊🤗❤️🙏

[@grahamcook9289]

What language is that?

[@jackschmidt98]

@@grahamcook9289 Straya

[@rayyanahmad4494]

Please Do consider Pakistan Skardu It wouldn't disappoint you at all

[@viversemrestricoes]

Great trip, love your video. We had our van for 19 days and it was way too short. But enough to do a fast tour around North and South Island. Check out our videos - all in Portuguese though 😂.

[@popoya55]

💙💚💛🧡❤

[@jackschmidt98]

🙏

[@blueberry9920]

Funny how vloggers would say they are living in the moment when in fact they are so caught up on creating a content. 😂 If you are living in the moment you won't have a content to show because you won't have time to capture everything on camera, you are just caught up in the "moment", right? 😂😂😂

[@jackschmidt98]

We had an amazing time and definitely lived in the moment, while filming.