Tekapo & Aoraki (Mt Cook) Travel Guide 🇳🇿 NZ's BEST Airbnb?

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

It just gets better and better. The Dynamic Duo strikes again with stunning scenery , the mountains Wow! Harriet and I hope to be there soon. A great choice.

[@travelforphoebe]

hahaha you're so kind!! THANK YOU!! Matt did such an amazing edit with this one (he nails it every week - I really don't know how he does it). Always look forward to reading your comment and seeing what you thought of the episode. All your kindness and support helps us both stay positive with all the travel restrictions so, THANK YOU. Phoebe x

[@stuartcharles1307]

This is the best in-depth presentation I have seen from a couple who care and appreciate from Aus, without glossing over anything, you two should be honorary Kiwis. Thank you both and travel well.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you SO much :)

[@Andy_M986]

I think you 2 should be Kiwi ambassadors for Tourism NZ,free trips and accommodation whenever they need you,you do an incredible job of it,best I have seen. Hope you are both well over your way.🙂

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh mannnn! THANK YOU!! I've been feeling a bit down lately missing all our usual travel so reading your comment is a much-needed boost. Means a lot. Phoebe x

[@Andy_M986]

@@travelforphoebe I hear ya mate,you're a star,your work is pure Genius, keep it up and stay well.

[@loucherobim3617]

We went to Clay Cliffs today. This place is surreal. Thank you for this video.

[@FelixCattenstart]

You keep surprising me with the beauty of New Zealand! The road to Lake Pukaki is gorgeous on itself and then there's the lake, wow 😍! Highlands Farm Stay seems the perfect spot to cook dinner and sleep the night. I'm already imagining me stargazing in the tub 🌌. Mt Cook is such a beautiful place. It's got it all, mountains, snow, views, bridges ⛰. Those animals are amazing! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend 🤙!

[@travelforphoebe]

I've said it once and I'll say it again - YOU GOTTA GO TO NZ, FELIX!!! I think you need to clear like a full six months for it hahaha P x

[@FelixCattenstart]

@@travelforphoebe you’re totally right! As soon as it opens, I’m gonna book! I think I’ve found my country 😎

[@Paris45627]

Nz a playground for the young

[@Nazgzul]

Thank you for your videos! I traveled solo for 10 days (drove 1400+ km) and climbed/hiked Mueller Hut Route. Your videos helped me to plan my overnight stays!

[@travelforphoebe]

That makes me so happy to hear! I’m thrilled you had such a great time 😊🙏🏼 sounds like an epic adventure

[@iamoues]

Great work! This is one of the great NZ trip video I've come across. Makes me wanna come fast to NZ be a Kiwi. The videography, the places are so great. Kudos!!

[@vergelcortez991]

Nice, stunning views. Beautiful New Zealand.. take care guys😍👍

[@taqihaider4055]

Amazing places. You enjoy them a lot. "But the buns were fun and I had fun with the buns". Great expression of yours it put a smile on my sister's and uncle's face. They felt amazed

[@travelforphoebe]

hahaha thank you so much :) I'm so happy you enjoyed the video!! Have a great day - Phoebe xx

[@KaymarKreations]

Beautiful scenery which you both captured so well. Loved how much you loved the animals 😊❤️👍🏻

[@travelforphoebe]

hehe YES! They were all so beautiful + they have dogs that live at the Airbnb too and they love to come and visit. Amazing to be able to stay at a place where you get to enjoy the animals so much too. Glad you loved the scenery in this one :) Have a great week ahead - Phoebe xxxxxx

[@coletteladbrook715]

Stunning scenery, beautiful part of New Zealand! ! !

[@travelforphoebe]

Isn't it just spectacular!? :) Thanks so much for watching, Colette. Phoebe x

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Wow!! That outside tub, the surroundings, and animals!!

[@travelforphoebe]

Isn't it spectacular?? Wish our cameras could've caught the night sky - you can see the milky way and shooting stars - it's incredibly beautiful :) P x

[@mylahbarreto5265]

@@travelforphoebe sounds amazing!! I’ll definitely include this on my list :)

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

So much entertaining excellent your videos. What a beautiful expression you keep on your video is really amazing. Huge subs from us!!!!!

[@travelforphoebe]

THANK YOU! It truly means the world :) We really appreciate the love and support - grateful to have you here as part of our community. Have a great week ahead - Phoebe xx

[@tonifoster6253]

Another world class Vid ! Matt your photography is outstanding. Thanks to you both of you showing the S I, the most Beautiful place on earth. I love all your vlogs.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much, Toni!! Really appreciate the kindness and support :) I've been feeling a bit 'off' this week, missing all the travel we normally get to do. Reading your comment brightened my day - thank you - Phoebe xxxxxxx

[@kevinreed9232]

Never been to the south island of New Zealand. beautiful country stunning scenery. well presented as always. well filmed as well. thanks to both of you. always looking forward to your next episode.

[@travelforphoebe]

Oh wow!! You will have to visit one day soon - it's unbelievably beautiful. Like entering another world or something :) It's just magical! Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment, it means the world. Have a great week ahead. Phoebe xx

[@youngcrippen]

Brilliant again guys. What a fascinating country.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you!! Isn't it spectacular? Just when we think we've seen everything, we find somewhere new to explore :) I'd love to do a slow road trip over the course of a year. Would be epic! Thanks for watching, hope you're having a great start to the week. Phoebe xx

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

Hello Little Grey Box Guys !...Long time no see hey !...I always love watching your Videos and Abventures !!...I have to say I've been a bit of a traveller of Late !..I took a drive up to Bonny Scotland then Wales then England! !..Omg I was so Overwhelmed with the thrill of of it lol.😊 😂 😂. .So Guys listen up you have a Fab time and keep the faith hey 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@travelforphoebe]

hahaha that sounds EPIC, Caen! I've never been to Scotland - I hope we can visit one day soon. I'd LOVE to see it :) P x

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

@@travelforphoebe Yes Scotland is Fab I'm going to go there tomoz to see some friends !....I would Deffo recommend Edinburgh 😉😉😉😉😉

[@simondobson5278]

First time watching your channel, great job guys. Love the detail and appreciate the info and the mention of local culture. For those negative commentators I’m sure they are experts when they travel overseas to a new destination for a short time. Keep up the great work.😊

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so so much 😍

[@paullong4471]

Thank you.Awesome video.God bless

[@travelforphoebe]

You are so welcome!

[@dank5525]

Thanks for promoting the south island. It was well done.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much for watching - so glad we got to visit!

[@iromratan5206]

I don't have enough bank balance to make a trip to New Zealand anyway thanks to little grey box for exploring the beautiful new Zealand, Now I can watch the blog of New Zealand in my comfort zone.

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much for watching, so glad you could visit through our video :) Have a great day. Phoebe x

[@all_funny_bits961]

How beautiful and stunning!

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much!!! Hope you're having a good start to the week so far. Phoebe x

[@ole9236]

Hey Phoebe, thank you for sharing my homeland to the globe. I loved how you incorporated Maori history. My daughter and I are planning to explore this part of Aotearoa. Can you please advise, your road trip from Christchurch to Akaroa, was there a lot of gravel roads? Just wondering if we would need to hire a 4wd?

[@User09176]

I’m first time watching your video. It’s a great video 😍😍😍 New Zealand is a beautiful beautiful beautiful country. I’m already miss the country 🥹🥹

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you! 😃

[@leenaachowdhury9513]

Amazing video.. loved all the information shared. Thanks heaps. My daughter and self will be visiting Lake Tekapo this june n will do sky gazing on the no moon day.. wondering if you could guide us how to go to these places using local transport. The sad part is we don't drive.

[@travelforphoebe]

So glad you found the video and hope you have the best time! I’ve never used local transport in NZ so I can’t answer this for you 🙏🏼

[@leenaachowdhury9513]

@@travelforphoebe not a problem. Thanks for responding to my query❤️

[@ThereIsOnlyOneStuart]

Hi Leena! Getting around South Island in particular without a car is possible, but tricky, and you have to accept that some places will be out of your reach. There is basically one public bus company in South Island (InterCity, who also operate in the North), and their buses are good, but not very regular. You may find there is only one bus a day between the places you want to travel from/to, and there might not be one on the day you want it. Delays are also not uncommon, and there can be long gaps between toilet breaks. We recently took the bus from Queenstown to Christchurch, and that route stops at Tekapo for a lunch break. We just managed to see the Church of the Good Shepherd up close for a couple of minutes after all! There are some hop on-hop off tour buses you can sign up for, but unless you will be driving yourself or traveling as part of a tour, be prepared to have your plans dictated by the bus schedules. New Zealand is an absolutely incredible country that everyone should visit, but it is miles behind European standards for public transport. The Interisland ferries are a total mess right now - we were lucky just to be shunted onto the crack-of-dawn ferry on the day we were supposed to travel from North to South Island, but we’re glad that happened as the sunrise was amazing! This is a trip that requires careful planning, plus cash to spare in case you need to switch to expensive private shuttle services if public transport lets you down. Enjoy!

[@leenaachowdhury9513]

@@ThereIsOnlyOneStuart thank you sooo much for your detailed reply. So true about the public service not being too reliable.. fingers crossed we hope to be able to chalk out our itinerary keeping all these factors in mind

[@ChetHarrison]

Great video. I was in Scotland last year with my family, where those cows came from. The Scots call them "He-land Coos" because that's what it sounds like when they say "Highland Cow". They are hairy. They were specially bred because Queen Victoria loved them.

[@travelforphoebe]

hahaha the way I love 'he-land Coos!' I can't stop saying it now :) I just called my cat a he-land coo!

[@leopardsgowild]

Magic down here aye... You guys had some pretty great weather.

[@travelforphoebe]

It really is like another world! It's so very beautiful. Grateful we were able to visit and enjoy all that good weather :) thanks so much for watching. Have a great week ahead. Phoebe x

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome guide haha definately would help if i decided to go down south at some point. tekapo is also famous for its giant canal trout fishery too especially

[@travelforphoebe]

So glad you enjoyed the video ☺️ thanks for the insight too!!

[@imkuyabenny]

I was there ready to hike Hooker Valley track in 2019 as well. Had already done it a previous year but wanted to show my partner how beautiful it was. It was closed as you said. Did you find out why it was closed? Was so disappointed! Great video btw.

[@catherineyuen691]

Nice, thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much ♥️

[@david.james.1080]

Hi Phoebe, great video. What month were you travelling there, as need to know what warm clothes to bring? Many thanks

[@victorokoroji]

I love your videos. Great audio

[@dorypeters2511]

That Airbnb looks AMAZING!! I want to go too!

[@travelforphoebe]

Yussss!! So glad you like it - I nearly choked when I first saw it come up in the search haha the bathtub blew me away!

[@annagorshikhina9268]

Beautiful video! Could you say to me, which month are you visited NZ? Thank you!

[@Hughbonham]

Love your vídeos!

[@travelforphoebe]

Thank you so much!! It means the world :) Have a great day, Phoebe x

[@Sokleng001]

I hope I’ll go to new zealand 🇳🇿 one day!

[@travelforphoebe]

I hope you can visit one day soon too! You will LOVE it. It's so very beautiful. Phoebe x

[@OSAMALENS9]

Great vlog, really enjoyed with this video and information. For the drone I have a mini drone which is less than 250 gram, I can see from this video a sign there is no drone is it able to fly or is there any permissions to do it or the drone less than 250 g can fly,? Sorry if my English not clear to you as it’s a second language 😅

[@earlphilipmayolte933]

Nice video! What month did you guys go?

[@kevinseah4862]

Love your recomendations! can i ask which month were you there as the weathers looks cold but had lots of sun too!

[@travelforphoebe]

This visit was late June into early July ❤️

[@KRM85]

Your vlog style is kind of like that tv series getaway in Australia.

[@travelforphoebe]

hahaha yessss! I was obsessed with that show as a kid, it was my dream to be on it :) I think that's definitely influenced how the videos turn out! Thanks so much for watching. Phoebe x

[@meliisaido]

It's so beautiful! I can't decide which month to go. Any recommendations?

[@travelforphoebe]

I've only ever visited in winter and love it :) I recommend looking up the NZ school holiday dates for the year you want to visit and timing your trip around those. Prices go up during NZ school holidays and there are a LOT more people around. Usually, I try to time my trip for June/July, before NZ school holidays start but after the ski fields are likely to open up.

[@AdhyaJoshi69]

So amazing ❤

[@travelforphoebe]

😊🙏🏼

[@laskinov]

Hairy coos....🤣🤣loved it.

[@travelforphoebe]

😂😂😂 it’s the best!

[@animeedits3890]

That was cool ✨💥

[@travelforphoebe]

🙌🏻🙏🏼 thank you!

[@dannyxu1700]

harry cool， that was a moo point

[@anuj75june]

So Amazing , beautiful, Insane scenery, really useful information you shared thanks for the information of this amazing hike , can u please shared me the app which u r talking about in ur video

[@travelforphoebe]

Glad you enjoyed it! Can you put the timestamp for me so I know which part of the video I mention the app?

[@mayfoo3057]

Hi~ why was the hooker valley closed in your previous visit? Im visiting this winter in July. Really hoping to go there

[@travelforphoebe]

I’m not sure sorry, love 🙏🏼 there was no reason given on the sign. I’m sure if you google it there will be a website somewhere the tells you if it’s open or not. I just didn’t think to check before I visited. So silly!

[@mayfoo3057]

@@travelforphoebe thank you for the reply 🥰 Hope all is well as this trip would be my honeymoon ❤️ thanks for the wonderful informative video

[@CoolTravelersDiary-sh1dw]

❤

[@ariefshamsul_]

what month would you recommend visiting the south island of nz?

[@pnteo]

Hi, may I ask when you staying in Highland Farm Stay, any restaurant or cafe around for meal ? or better buy something from market before head to the accommodation ?

[@travelforphoebe]

I’d recommend taking food with you 🙏🏼

[@gksouthmusics]

Hi everyone,,A super Tamil language song "Thaen Thaen unai thedi alaindhen" from the movie called "Kuruvi" was fully shot here... search it and enjoy it .....one of the vintage hit song of Indian Cinema...❤🎉

[@littlebanana6425]

Hi Phoebe and Matt. . Around how much expenses both of you spent for a day in NZ?~ Love from Malaysia!

[@travelforphoebe]

Hello Little Banana hehe so cute! That's hard to answer, to be honest. We stayed in a lot of different accommodation types, some days we wouldn't eat out at all and only eat from supermarkets, some days we'd have no paid activities and other days we'd have a few paid activities. I wrote a blog post from our last motorhome trip to New Zealand where I detailed our costs, that might be useful for you. You can read that on our website here: littlegreybox.net/2019/07/10/this-is-how-much-a-new-zealand-motorhome-road-trip-actually-costs/

[@littlebanana6425]

@@travelforphoebe wow. Thanks for the info! Don't stop making great videos, peace! 💪 V

[@Bmwdressage]

What time/month of the year was this? ❤

[@janineskywalker527]

Let's not forget Jock Mackenzie and his beloved dog! J.

[@randysantos10]

Had to watch this again because there was an Alien yesterday that caught my attention. 😅

[@travelforphoebe]

Hahhah Rao!

[@andrewstorm8240]

They are called Hairy Coo - ish. NZ has hints of Scotland

[@travelforphoebe]

Hahahaa 😍🙏🏼

[@Lalwanihiren]

What is the best time to go in winter to Queenstown and around?

[@travelforphoebe]

I would recommend checking the school holiday dates for New Zealand and planning your visit before or after school holidays. Prices go up and it’s much busier. We usually time our visit around when the ski fields open and before school holidays - it usually ends up being in June 🙌🏻

[@amriksingh1731]

👌👌

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much, Amrik! Have a great week ahead - Phoebe xx

[@thefairplayer]

Which month was it when you went to hooker valley track?

[@travelforphoebe]

This would’ve been July I believe 🙏🏼

[@MrLestercrc]

Hi may I ask when did you visit these two places? thanks!

[@travelforphoebe]

Around July of last year 🙏🏼

[@MrLestercrc]

@@travelforphoebe was the duration of daylight rather short? As I gathered that it’s winter season?

[@travelforphoebe]

If you jump online or a weather app you can check the sunset and sunrise times to find out the exact daylight hours 😊

[@baresh111]

Jasenovac First konc lager for kids Magnum Crimen

[@aleksandras6979]

in which month was it please?

[@travelforphoebe]

July 🙌🏻😊

[@aleksandras6979]

very sunny!

[@aleksandras6979]

btw, do you know if that air bnb still there? tried to have a look but I can’t find it

[@travelforphoebe]

The link to it is in the video description but here it is again: bit.ly/2WdPNqU

[@aleksandras6979]

thanks again, was looking at lake tekapo hence could not find it. just organising my trip to nz! thanks for the tip!

[@lovehappy4295]

Babe!❤ you are gorgeous❤

[@travelforphoebe]

You're so kind! Thank you so much for watching and for the lovely comment. Hope you have a great day ahead. Phoebe x

[@ee39rahul99]

Y r u so beautiful mam!! Love from India mam!!❤️ Please reply 🥺

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Gexygee]

Good vid..and it reachesa wide audience..so.it would b nice if u took the time to learn to pronounce maori words/names properly...Good stuff though

[@travelforphoebe]

It would be nice if you took the time to be kind to people who are trying their very best to share, celebrate, learn about and enjoy another culture and language. Expecting someone who doesn’t speak another language to figure out how to speak it perfectly is ridiculous. I spoke to the loveliest Maori local in Christchurch and told him how, when I try to use the local language in any country we visit in the world, someone will inevitably comment on the video and criticise me for not speaking the language perfectly and how hard it is to find the confidence to even try when we go somewhere new and there’s a different language I want to incorporate. That lovely man told me he was so happy I was using Māori in my videos and getting the pronunciation perfect wasn’t important. What was important to him was the respect and love for his culture and any other good human would feel the same way. So don’t be so critical. Keep in mind people are trying their best and be aware you’re just one of thousands of people criticising me for not speaking another language perfectly.

[@manakorerickus-king7785]

Aoraki - 1894 wasn't actually the first recorded attempt. Waitaha people (indigenous people of the land) who actually were here a 1000years prior use to climb the maunga and live in the puke. FYI a great platform to use for Māori place names is Māori dictionary - gives you an accurate explanation of the word and you can play the sound so you know how to pronounce it. Said with love but you're butchering our language.

[@manakorerickus-king7785]

Did love the vlog thou x

[@travelforphoebe]

I really appreciate the insight into Aoraki and the tip on Māori dictionary! The last comment was unnecessary and hurtful. I’ve tried really hard in each video to include Māori culture and use the language. It’s not a language I’ve been taught or spoken before and I tried my best. I did a tour with a Māori gentleman in Christchurch and confided in him that I often get critical comments from people when I try to speak another language in our videos and find it hard to attempt to try to speak another language in our videos when it draws negativity and criticism. He was so kind and supportive and shared that even if it wasn’t perfect, he appreciated the effort and took the time to let me listen to him talk and learn from him. I share this with you to tell you I’m a real person who’s trying their best. You’re not the only person who’s critical of me on KZbin and I really would’ve appreciated the tip on Māori dictionary as a way for me to learn and grow without the hurtful comment about butchering your language.

[@kerryhewitt2437]

@@travelforphoebe Don't worry about the negative comments on butchering their language. Don't worry about it please. They are always moaning as a way of getting the own Maori agenda across, so sorry you were hurt. As a New Zealander I get that all the time here. Sick of it! Its Mount Cook anyway, named after Captain Cook, who discovered New Zealand.

[@Aryanjaintravel]

u are single

[@tonifoster6253]

Moron take that question down

[@travelforphoebe]

😂🙌🏻 Toni!

[@ouradventerousdays]

Don't worry I didn't know those are highland cows until last year when I did a photoshoot for a client. Her dad's has a mum n bub highland cows 🦬. Hooker Valley ans Ormarama Clay Cliffs are on our next trip list. The bathtub from that Airbnb is amazing, very good for night time star gazing. I'll add that on my list too.

[@travelforphoebe]

Haha Hairy Coo! 😍😂 so glad we could add a few more spots to your bucket list!! Hope you get to visit soon love! Phoebe xx

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@travelforphoebe thank you. We really cannot wait for the lockdown to be over.

[@travelforphoebe]

I hear you 🥺🙌🏻

[@vergelcortez991]

Nice, stunning views. Beautiful New Zealand.. take care guys😍👍

[@travelforphoebe]

Thanks so much, Vergel - Hope you're keeping well. Have a great day - Phoebe xx