Te Waikoropupu Springs & The Grove - Takaka | South Island New Zealand Road Trip Vlog 3/4

[@RaceCarFriends]

To be honest your videos are the equivalent of those aquarium videos to me lol, I look forward to watching them every week.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks mate, really appreciate the feedback we do try and make these videos as chill as possible 😊🤙

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@PeterandYen Lol you've succeeded.

[@mariaandbryan]

You have been blessed with no rain so far.... min 2:19 and hope it stayed like that. Peter, we both are the same way, we can totally stare at fish and see marine life for hours and not even notice the time goes by. But the same goes for birds, and other animals, I guess we are just in love with them. We remember when you were in Cambodia, what an amazing series. Wow, the road is crazy flooded. Love how structured Peter is with the plan. The rural outside area is dreamy for us, especially on a rainy day. Lieles wants me to say that all you are missing are thunders🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ What a nice creamy soup, reminds me of Clam Chowder from Maine in the US.

[@PeterandYen]

Yes maria! love birds they're probably my favorite animal tied with elephants 🐘 ❤ love parrots especially. think I have special affinity to parrots but i dunno 😅 also love aquascapes for the tranquility but birds for the personality. That's why seeing the Kea in South island is the best 😁

[@SeoulMan2020]

🐠🐟😁YES!!!! I just watch random vids on aquariums, aquarium set ups, and tanks... Lately I've been enjoying going to aquarium stores and staring at fish/aquariums. Used to not think much about fresh water tanks, but lately I've been mesmerized by the aquascaping they can do with fresh water tanks. Glad you guys got a break in the rain to see the springs. I'm sure on a clear day without the rain the water looks more blue. You guys did it again! Found some Asian grub 🍜😋 and what sounds like some awesome chowder. Glad you guys stayed safe despite the downpour! As always, great vid and safe travels!

[@PeterandYen]

YESSS! those videos are the best 😂 I love the fresh water tanks cause people are able to grow the most amazing plant life and style it perfectly to the rocks and trees. It's an art. But then you get ppl with the crazy looking marine set ups and the corals are mesmerizing. Yeah aquascaping videos are awesome 😂👍 Lately I've been watching a guy called Kamp Kenan on KZbin cause he's got an amazing back yard with a giant pond and various reptiles that's my dream house 😂

[@SeoulMan2020]

@@PeterandYen When I first got married I was totally into reef tanks, but over the last couple years I’ve been really into fresh water tanks and all the plants (and fresh water shrimps)… a whole new world. There is a whole fish/aquarium district in Seoul I just hang out at and look at plants😁. By the way, not sure if you heard…your fav fighter is fighting in Aug against Gane for the interim HW title! Go BB!!!!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha that sounds like me! I used to go to a place called Hollywood fish farm when we lived closer to just look at fish. Love the fresh water shrimp too they're so awesome looking. woohoo go BB! though I do like Gane I'll be cheering for BB

[@shanep4]

Awesome video guys, and I luv how you look for the positives even in rainy not great videoing conditions ) Peter I hear ya on the relaxation from the waterfalls, aquariums etc! I think is about making one become more present, mindful, enjoying the moment ).

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Shane 😁👍 it's just rain 🌧 more excuses to eat more food 😂 yeah plants 🪴 fish 🐟 and water 💧 actually nature in general is the best way to find peace

[@Golfadventureswithchris]

It looks so green and lush everywhere in that area, seeing clear water running down is so peaceful.

[@PeterandYen]

😁🍀🦚🌿🇳🇿👍

[@RudyVisuals]

Oh wow, the springs are absolutely beautiful! We have a fish tank and a small lily pond outside I can literally watch them for ages and not get bored. There really is something so relaxing about it!

[@PeterandYen]

It's the best right! That sounds so nice with the lily pad

[@bradyoung6651]

That grove gave me some mystical enchanted forest vibes. And that lookout seemed like the perfect ending to just relax and take in the open scenery. I'm going to definitely keep this spot in mind when I visit New Zealand. Thank you for showing off the beauty of NZ!

[@PeterandYen]

No worries thanks for watching Brad. The Grove was a very unique place in New Zealand after traveling around for a bit that's our first time coming across something like this 😯

[@TinanaDIY]

the way Pete tries food just makes my mouth water! yummy! That chowder looked devine. Your air bnb host sounded so lovely!

[@PeterandYen]

Our host was just the best and the chowder especially was so tasty 😋

[@seliamatonks3406]

I’m so in awe how beautiful NZ is😍. Definitely going to try that combination drink you had Peter🍹 Another awesome vlog guys, keep warm and dry❤️❤️

[@PeterandYen]

😁 juices are perfect for winter get that vitamin c level up. Usually how we avoid getting a cold. Have a great week Seliama ❤

[@bromie21]

Editing around the grove gorgeous guys 👍totally reminded me of Angkor wot too

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Tom ✌ yen n I are getting into a good rhythm with the editing. Angkor felt like so long ago, can't wait to do some overseas exploring again

[@actorrai4322]

Yet another awesome content guys. Love how you make the most of New Zealand weather. P.S. you always make me hungry looking you guys enjoying that food.

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha yen and I are used to the random rain having been through many winters sometimes you just gotta roll with it 😂

[@actorrai4322]

@@PeterandYen very true.

[@OliverSidla_SLR]

Hello Peter, I have been at the Springs yesterday, and I can confirm that they are as blue and majestic as you had hoped! It must have been the rain and bad light when you were there. Cheers Oliver

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Oliver that's good to know. Need to come back and check it out on a nice sunny day.

[@maywong013]

This video brings back awesome memories of Takaka & Motueka. Really lovely places to visit. A pity due to the rain you could not visit Wharariki Beach & Farewell Spit - both my favourites too :) I can't wait for the border to re-open so I can once again visit gorgeous Aotearoa!

[@PeterandYen]

It's not too bad cause now we've got something to look forward to coming back to. Had an amazing time there looking forward to another trip in summer 😁✌glad we were able to bring some memories back for you too 👍

[@dancsaldana]

Awesome vid! Toad Hall in Motueka is amazing. They even brew their own beer so on site (Townshend Brewery) so good! Thanks for another amazing vid.

[@PeterandYen]

Good to know for all the beer drinkers 😁🤙 glad you enjoyed the video will def be back to Motueka sometime soon

[@autumnham4765]

First !!! I live in nz too😝🤘

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Second, hehehe

[@PeterandYen]

😁👍🏅

[@nickandhelmi]

Hehe things happened during travel but glad you still enjoyed the hospitality & time staying there 💕

[@PeterandYen]

😁 yeah it's all part of the adventure 👍

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Nabol would be so happy to have a rainy day during a trip to stay indoors. Glad the Airbnb host is so accommodating. OMG, I would go bananas in that market and cafe. That ramen, wow.

[@PeterandYen]

Our host Barbara was the best ❤ and toad hall was pretty awesome too 😁👍

[@jessicat4934]

Oh my goodness that chowder made me salivate in my mouth Peter lol! I really enjoy watching your travel vids around the motu guys, thank you so much for you amazing content. Motueka is on my list :-D (for that chowder especially!)

[@PeterandYen]

It's an absolutely amazing area, and the thing is there was still so many things we still wanted to do. Hahahaha between us the chowder is the best I ever had 😂

[@jessicat4934]

@@PeterandYen 🤣🤣 dont tell dad that then lol!

[@PeterandYen]

😂😂

[@aliviasanime3097]

I found your channel from a dr. Erick Bakker. He is from New Zealand too. I am watching his videos for health help. He is a talks about how stress can lead to many health issues. COVID and everything happening this past year has been mentally challenging: I am a Hairstylist, everyday my clients tell me about their pain and loss. Before COVID, I listened and can let it go, but now I can’t do that. I worried and scared. I don’t know how to be normal or happy. when I watch your videos it makes me so happy, relaxed and hopeful about the future. Thank you so much !

[@PeterandYen]

All good Kim thank you for watching. We're glad that these videos are able to help you feel happier and relaxed 😁👍 also it's ok to feel worried and scared Kim, it's a very strange time for the world but just remember that nothing lasts forever and that all this will eventually pass too. We each just gotta try do our best to come out stronger from it, focus on positives as much as possible each day and continue being kind and compassionate to one another ❤️🙂 Things will be ok 👍

[@nickandhelmi]

NZ is truly blessed with beautiful springs 🤩 hahaa fishes and aquariums video, yes we know someone else too 🤣

[@PeterandYen]

😂👍 The lil fishies are the best so peaceful to watch

[@andreandrews571]

I really enjoy your vlogs and seeing our beautiful country. Today I even went up the Christchurch gondolas while on a break away from Auckland on your recommendation. Littleton was under a cloud of fog at first but cleared to a beautiful day by the time we left quite the view

[@PeterandYen]

Hi Andre thanks for sharing that with us, sounds like you had an amazing view up there! Hope you have a great week ahead 👍😊

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

It's such a relief when you get that window of good weather. The springs are still nice and somewhat blue 🤷🏻‍♀️The grove looks quite magical and the music and editing helps too. It does look like Jurassic park.

[@PeterandYen]

The Grove was just awesome. My parents went to the spring recently too and their pictures show its much more blue in a normal day 😁👍

[@nikkilogan7726]

This is one of my favorite videos of you guys. Though rain cannot stop you from going into places, i really like the color, the vibe, the feels inside Takaka... plus, i love the food ✌️😎💖🎉 Thanks Peter & Yen ✌️😎 Love NZ 🇳🇿

[@PeterandYen]

It was an awesome trip out to Takaka the area is super cool, cause there were so many things that we didn't get a chance to see yet. Our whole trip was full with good food yen n I were both super impressed 👌

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Niceeeee no rain! yes time to go check some blue spring 🙂 4:40 love the music! It has this mysterious beauty atmosphere.... ☘️what a beautiful Airb&b guys... cozy place for staying inside and chill :) Ramen!!!! perfect to have in chill weather! Nice !!!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks 👍 was excited when I found that track too. Was like yessss this will be perfect hahaha only other editors will know

[@ouradventerousdays]

You guys are living the life that most people dream of and wish they could do the same including myself. All the best for your youtube and travelling journey. Love your channel, looking forward to another ep.

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you, it's an awesome life for sure. Yen and I worked hard for many years to be able to do this.

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@PeterandYen I know. I watched your other vid about investment and stuff. I wish I knew 20 years ago 🤣.

[@PeterandYen]

😁 never too late though

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@PeterandYen true. We need to start somewhere 😄

[@FoodandFootprints]

Those shots starting at 4:50 giving real National Geographic vibes with that music. Great shots!

[@PeterandYen]

😁👌 thanks! Was real happy to find that track cause it went with that scene so well

[@berttroubleyn3475]

You've raised the bar again on the filming quality, guys, I'm so impressed! Especially because the light circumstances were obviously very challenging. *Big thumbs up!* Looking forward to your adventures in Nelson. There's an island not very far from the city (in Cable Bay) called Pepin Island which has been for sale for years. It is attached to the main land through a natural land bridge, it's connected to the electricity grid and it has got natural springs, so you could live there with all modern comfort. I had a silly romantic dream of winning the lottery and casually buying the island to go and live there, but it was sold last month (for over 10 million dollars according to rough estimates) to some very lucky locals.

[@PeterandYen]

😂 wow that sounds like quite the sale. Always wanted to live on a small island too. Near Auckland there's a spot called waiheke which I really enjoy visiting but it's harder to convince yen to live on a tiny island as our for ever home 😂 Playing the, "what would you do if you win the lotto" game is the the best. What else would you buy?

[@berttroubleyn3475]

@@PeterandYen From what I hear, more and more Kiwi's are in trouble to pay the rent because of crazy real estate prices recently. So I'd use a fair chunk of the money to build affordable rental homes for larger families without having to nervously check my own loan payments when someone misses their rent. And with the rest, I'd be happy with a hyper insulated home (to withstand future heat waves like the ones hitting Canada today) for me and my family somewhere in the Lakes District of Central Otago, in the middle of nature, but not too far from a cool town like Wanaka, Queenstown or any of those places. And a comfortable EV for endless roadtrips through Te Aotearoa.

[@PeterandYen]

😁 Bert I feel like you've given that answer a lot of thought before hahaha. Next step just need to win the lotto now 🤞

[@berttroubleyn3475]

@@PeterandYen I've been hoping to move to NZ for years and year now, so my answer is a condensation of nearly a decade of dreaming ;) All I need to do now is get my partner to realise that it is the smart thing to do ;)

[@FoodandFootprints]

Seafood chowder is a perfect choice for that cold rainy dreary weather and good call on the juices to boost the immune system too!

[@PeterandYen]

Totally 👌 really love a good rich thick soup 🍲 on a cold day. This one hit the spot. The juices were so good too... that local produce 👌

[@NorjahanAKarim]

Hi Peter & Yen. Another great video & btw the beef rendang & lamb dish from previous video look scrumptious. 👍

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you 😊 still thinking about that beef Rendang? Hahaha well it was extremely tasty

[@nickandhelmi]

Wow true it looks like Angkor Wat, I remember that video! Hoping to visit Angkor Wat one day 🙏🏼

[@PeterandYen]

Really fond memories from there 😊 sometimes we rewatch our own videos from Cambodia such a cool place

[@StewartVlogs]

Loved the trip and congratulations on the 30k woohoo!!

[@PeterandYen]

Hey bro thanks so much hope you and the family have been good

[@FoodandFootprints]

Barbara sounds like a champ of a host!

[@PeterandYen]

Barbara was just simply the best ❤

[@arstiahsu793]

Me too love the sound of water and nature.

[@PeterandYen]

😁 sometimes like to watch a good relaxation video before going to sleep

[@TwoHungryDiners]

I would go for ramen too for that kind of rainy weather like Yen 👍🏻 Peter’s reaction to the seafood chowder 🤩 haha

[@PeterandYen]

.... that sea food chowder is next level delicious 🤤👌

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Glad that the weather cleared up a bit so you got to enjoy the walk at that Springs place. Still looks beautiful despite the gloomy weather 👌🏻 Too bad it was raining the next day, love that you guys keep it real 👍🏻 not all vlogs will be like sunshines, with bright and clear sky, right? 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha yes exactly as vloggers you gotta make the most of it 😁👍 outdoor vlog turns to food vlog 😄

[@rob1971]

It looks like you'd a great visit, despite the weather - I love the springs and the Grove 🌴 Your seafood chowder looked delicious too Peter! We've a similar thing locally called Cullen Skink after the fishing village where it was invented, which is made with smoked haddock 😋

[@PeterandYen]

Oooo this Cullen Skink sounds amazing 😍 needed to Google haddock but it looks like a cod which I'm more familiar with. Blue cod in particular is our fav love it steamed or deep fried plus soy sauce and scallions.... ahhh noooo now I'm hungry 😂 slippery slope when we talk about food!

[@rob1971]

@@PeterandYen Cullen Skink is amazing! It's quite easy to make if you can get hold of a nice smoked fish, blue cod might work well too! Oh, the blue cod with scallions sounds delicious too 😋 I'd a haddock and salad wrap the other week and that was a great fast food option on a warm day after a short walk 🌯

[@PeterandYen]

Sounds delicious 🤤 fish is the best meat super tasty and our bodies seem to digest it so easily

[@RudyVisuals]

The food looks so good! Especially the ramen but I usually don't see it much with the thick noodles

[@PeterandYen]

It was really nice and the store def had their own take on ramen cause we haven't had anything like that either 😯

[@rlim9947]

Another excellent blog, guys. The towering rocks look scary to me, likewise the narrow gap to walk through.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks! Had a great trip no worries when you're there you won't be scared at all 😁

[@tomtemaro2496]

You guys are both awesome, especially yen pronouncing the maori names. I also love the places you's visit.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Tom for the props appreciate it 😁🤙

[@FoodandFootprints]

Yooo congrats on 30K, guys!

[@PeterandYen]

😂👍 thanks bro 🙏

[@EatmyStardust]

These springs are incredibly sacred.

[@darylmckay]

Another awesome video. I'll bet you guys are glad to have done the South Island road trip a couple of weeks ago and not now 🥶🥶

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha was freezing overnight! But we're suckers for punishment cause we've got another trip down south planned for end of July 😂

[@darylmckay]

@@PeterandYen I recommend a stop off in Norsewood to get kitted out at the famous Norsewear store before venturing back to the South Island 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@PeterandYen]

😁 I've been borrowing jackets from my pops for these cold trips but yen's wardrobe is totally built for the cold weather. Might be a good idea to pick up some swandri knits one day from Norsewear. But originally we planned to be away from New Zealand for winters 😅

[@darylmckay]

@@PeterandYen hmm, a choice of winter woolies for New Zealand winter travel or hazmat suits for international travel... 🤔🤣🤣

[@PeterandYen]

😂😂😂

[@linnyunt]

Lovely shots. Definite Jurassic Park vibes.

[@PeterandYen]

🦖

[@linnyunt]

Your Peak Design travel tripod is like another character in your vlogs 😂

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha honestly that is one of the best investments.. deserves its spot 😂

[@LanaTiare]

You guys were here during the heavy rains, unfortunately. At least you were on the west coast though! Can you swim in these springs? Hehe, I'm guessing not? Haha, I'm not one of those people, but I do like watching the animal shows with David Attenborough's voice so relaxing and interesting too. Loving the cinematography! Aww what a nice Airbnb host! She sounds like such a sweetie. Seems like you had somewhere nice and cozy to wait out the rain in. Yum! Those juices look soo good. Yen's noodles look so good for a rainy day. I hope that you guys still enjoyed your time down in the South Island despite the rain :)

[@PeterandYen]

Barbara is just simply the best, treated us like family miss her ❤ You can't swim in any of the spring anymore but you used to be able to years ago. This one in particular you can't touch at all. 😁 all goods about the rain 🌧 still had an awesome time

[@LanaTiare]

@@PeterandYen Awesome to hear that! Ah okay, I guess it makes sense. Glad you guys still had a great time :)

[@arstiahsu793]

I love your choices of BNB.

[@PeterandYen]

We've been on a good run hahaha 👍

[@FoodandFootprints]

Definitely see what you mean by the Angkor Wat tree comparison!

[@PeterandYen]

😁 had to do the side by side for this one

[@maxtheuniverse-absorbingin3528]

Gorgeous! :)

[@PeterandYen]

❤

[@JustinBrehm]

Thank you both for a great video and content to enjoy. That was foggy asf but those springs were sure worth it. Be safe

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha yes we ran into a bit of a rough patch but that won't stop the vlogs

[@JustinBrehm]

@@PeterandYen 😅😝 I'm glad you pushed through because that place is nice and calming

[@chukeli970]

Just went there 2 days ago, it’s gorgeous！！

[@PeterandYen]

O nice 👌 what were your favorite places?

[@emilybazzana5044]

Very imformative videos! Helping me plan my honeymoon 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Ooooo sounds like you're gonna have an epic honeymoon. Congrats on the wedding 👏

[@FoodandFootprints]

Shame about the dreary weather, but gotta say it gives the video a certain vibe

[@PeterandYen]

It was all good managed to get a great meal and def adds a diff element to the vlogs

[@EverydayEnglishTipswithAmit]

Top KZbinrs from NewZealand: *Alex the Vagabond* - *Danager and Stacey* & You

[@preciousjewels5921]

the food seems overpriced for two people. but then again that's normal for nz. another great video

[@mattdakin5893]

Udon noodle

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video 😁👍 yeah it's pretty standard for new Zealand prices especially since we had the juice

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Hello from Brazil

[@PeterandYen]

Hello hope you're having an awesome Sunday 🤙

[@luceliaperalta5496]

@@PeterandYen yes, thankyou, we are at lunch time!

[@PeterandYen]

Nice hope you had a yummy lunch 😊

[@linnyunt]

Ramen with thick egg noodles? 🤔

[@PeterandYen]

Small NZ town style 😎 yummy alternative

[@janrybautista7701]

"Weather God" 🤣

[@PeterandYen]

😅💥

[@FoodandFootprints]

Wait - did you say BROOKLYN? 😂

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha yes! Brooklyn New Zealand 😂😂

[@zoes8646]

You should go to

[@zoes8646]

Rampant

[@dwainpunnett4044]

why so many places in nz sounds Hawaiian

[@PeterandYen]

Many places in New Zealand are referred to by their Maori names. Maori words and native Hawaiian can sound similar.