The Great New Zealand Road Trip

A Road Trip around New Zealand's South Island. We travel to Kaikoura in search of Whales. Filmed safely in 2017, as part of the Travel Journal series.

[@HalfAsleepChris]

This was filmed safely... 3 years ago. Parts 2 & 3 coming soon!

[@stopmotionpanda4434]

I can’t wait! Hope you and Danielle are doing well!

[@DawsonsMemes]

Oh ye The music was made Ages ago

[@randomiezr]

Hi I

[@kenaikuskokwim9694]

Wow! This is going to your best video yet!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

@sniffy yes

[@JJMcCullough]

This is TV quality!

[@doughnutgirl525]

Ikr

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks JJ!

[@transitwfe]

Why is there no likes

[@PTFS_DAILY]

@@HalfAsleepChris I made a account to subscribe lol

[@LuckyPanda34]

@@PTFS_DAILY thats real dedication

[@harrypottah2018]

I love when Chris tells stories! I don’t know why but is soothing 🥰

[@mashu5114]

I'm so glad you enjoyed our country chris! Living here I always take it for granted. This video has made my year!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot! Amazing country!

[@Castawot.]

@@HalfAsleepChris I’m there too

[@rubberduckdevil2014]

@@Castawot. i'm there too

[@averagegamer5200]

same

[@eli_gamer5419]

Me to

[@arjunamin9399]

Map Men and Chris in one day. Truly a miracle!

[@jakeoneill5514]

Yeah a bit of a random video of pangia

[@DarkBraveStuff]

yea

[@Mrmeoggy]

WAIT MAP MEN?????

[@Mrmeoggy]

THEY POSTED!!!!

[@jakeoneill5514]

Ha!

[@mojeminifilmy1973]

Tom Scott, Map Men and Chris! What a great day today!

[@tomney4460]

Woah, Jay uploaded too! Day of the British KZbinrs!

[@tomney4460]

@@ameyzinggg I know! I’m pumped for the Perseverance landing!

[@lyndseythomas115]

I know exactly I am notified with all three

[@tomney4460]

@@ameyzinggg Yeah I remember in 2012 when I saw Curiosity.

[@avtom_]

This is going to be my favourite Half-Asleep Story you’ve ever done and I think everyone else is as excited as I am right now!

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot!

[@samuelsocha8384]

@@HalfAsleepChris Hi Chris, love from poland!

[@jakeoneill5514]

Im excited too

[@Enzi_Meteori_902]

@@HalfAsleepChris greetings from Philippines (maybe visit that next as part of the travel journal?🤣)

[@jakeoneill5514]

Hi Chris greetings from shropshire, england!

[@Tom-dl5gs]

How strange it is to see someone drive down a road that I has been down countless times before, and have them marvel at it, everything from the scenery, to the remoteness to the fact that there's only one road from one half of the country to the other. Great video and I'm glad your having such a great time here down under :)

[@tomney4460]

Only Chris would take a road trip in an island country across the frickin world for us. Thanks, Chris!

[@urban_gse_]

😁

[@cappyjones]

Pretty sure he did it for himself too 😁

[@continuuhm1056]

nas daily: am i a joke to u?

[@tuongtang8974]

@@continuuhm1056 you forget Drew Binsky

[@tomney4460]

@@cappyjones I went on a road trip to Fort Hancock the other day 😁

[@aircakess]

watching your videos is like a tiny little vacation into a fun corner of the internet, keep up the good content!

[@_michel]

I lived in New Zealand for a while and did almost the same road trip (starting in Christchurch) over 11 days and when you were wondering whether the road trip had already peaked I couldn't keep myself from thinking "Yeah nah mate, there's still heaps of stuff to explore and it only gets better" 😂

[@sye7]

I live in new Zealand and I find it awesome watching other people come and explore our country

[@pandy024]

When you reach millions of subscribers I can truthly say I've been here since 4000 subs. Wow. You've grown so much already and the quality is better than ever. Love the videos, been waiting for a long time! Can't wait for the next 2 videos!

[@themilkmun]

I can say i was from 100k

[@kingpeanut7273]

Chris is both wholesome and awesome

[@beermonkey18271]

I saw in the live chat when lockdown is over you’re going to the USA, and if some places haven’t been planned, I suggest wilmette. It’s a lake side town the suburbs of Chicago with wonderful community’s and one Baha’i temple, the one of two in the Western Hemisphere, but they are constructing one in Chile. Anyways, I recommend this small town with great restaurants in the downtown portion. I know almost every hot spot around this area and the Great Lake can be scary, but incredibly fun when the water is cold. The food here is really good and a new bbq place just opened. I one hundred percent recommend!

[@JustANervousWreck]

Also, if he isn’t done planning, I say he should come to the Charleston-Savannah area. Wonderful historical sites and things.

[@foxyandlucy6392]

I would also suggest a border state to Ontario. Then you can pop by and make a quick day trip to see us up North. We love your content too!

[@onyx2856]

I loved it Chris, you really went above and beyond. The music was incredible as it always is!

[@ethandoesmusic]

More great content to make everyone's day better.

[@BenFozzz]

The fact this man doesn't have 1mil subs makes my lose faith in humanity

[@mikaelt576]

I think it´s just a matter of time.

[@TheSoundsInside]

Yeah, give him time! I have a strong suspicion that he’s going to make it! 😀

[@lucasbarton1773]

But then shitty roblox youtubers get millions of subs for abusing people

[@Rere-kk6cm]

@@lucasbarton1773 can't blame the kids :p

[@whythehelldoineedahandle]

@@Rere-kk6cm Yeah especially those “1M sUbs wIthoUt vId cHalLenge” people

[@Sp1rit_]

This video made me put New Zealand on my travel bucket list! It's such a beautiful country!

[@thedownhill6075]

Please you so should it’s very beautiful here

[@chrisedwards3518]

Yes it's amazing here

[@YellowMM-dt9bm]

yes, if you ever go there and people say kia ora just know it means hi ;)

[@markjames7624]

it is amazing down here in nz

[@benwyness148]

You should totally come visit us

[@Akito_gachaglobe]

Thanks for visiting us! The South Island really is lovely.I am from the north so we dont much as much nature as our neighbor island but we can say Aotearoa is a green beautiful country.

[@jennystevens6747]

Come to stourpaine in north of England

[@lexie5314]

i love it how you cared about Danielle and tried to make the driving easier for her

[@paoloplasenzotti7861]

Genuinely happy to finally see this awesome series continued! New Zealand is so beautiful! I loved the Wale-watching part, because I did it on Vanvouver-Island, seeing Orcas and Humpback whales (you really have to go there)!

[@Caleb.Brockie]

Wow. The scenery reminds me of Washington state and British Columbia. I have heard nothing but good thinks about New Zealand. I cannot wait to visit

[@ottoolsson8714]

Hey Chris, great you enjoyed our wonderful little country, please come again!!

[@danielmcallahan]

You should should start a travel TV show! You’re so good at telling stories and keeping it interesting all along. I really love this travel series. All you’re content is amazing. You deserve like 10 times the amount of subscribers that you have :D

[@t2mptedd]

Half-Asleep Chris, you should go to a wildlife park called Madikwe near the South Africa - Botswana border. There’s some really epic animals there and all of the safari guides literally track the animals using footprints, fur, etc.

[@TheKiwiNPC]

Thank you so much for coming to my country ❤ Usually New Zealand is just seen as a few islands in the middle of nowhere. But you showed everyone how amazing New Zealand truly is 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@lululovescatsverymuch]

You make me wanna go to NZ so badly! Thank you for your beautiful and creative videos. Probably the most wholesome channel on KZbin I know!

[@miriamcleary2172]

As a Nelson resident I can say that is is so cool seeing one of my favourite youtubers visiting my home town

[@tiggytiger171]

Can’t believe you saw a Sperm Whale! I’ve always wanted to see a deep sea animal like a Sperm Whale or Colossal Squid! I would love to go to New Zealand once the world becomes normal!

[@callumpuddle8684]

It makes me very happy, as a New Zealand citezen, to know that people from other countries know that we exist and will travel over here. I highly recommend travelling here as it is a wonderful place.

[@Ana36377]

I remember taking a road trip across NZ too with my family. Three weeks, starting from the South and ending at the North (though with not as many stops). It was awesome!

[@kenaikuskokwim9694]

We have been waiting for this for a long time now!

[@yayasrainbow9957]

Yes we have

[@yayasrainbow9957]

@Henry Miron hi

[@kenaikuskokwim9694]

@@yayasrainbow9957 Actually, my 9-year-old (next week) son made that comment. Or perhaps his brother. He's been talking about little else for days.

[@yayasrainbow9957]

@@kenaikuskokwim9694 oh nice to here

[@reggiecat7603]

What a great video, so looking forward to Part 2 :)

[@activat0rz]

You videos calm me down for some reason, I love them. I'm glad you get to experience so much and share it with everybody.

[@257sahil8]

I'm completely bamboozled by your works Chris , you're a great storyteller and an awesome creator 🔥 Just continue making our days great with your stories . 👍

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks!

[@memeexporter]

Amazing vid

[@jamespigeon1399]

wow! you are such a great channel. I subbed when you only had about 300 subscribers, and im so glad i stuck around. 😊 glad you had such a cool adventure!

[@andresantvi]

You're the best editor I've ever seen

[@zoemockford2112]

I love this series so much! It’s like travel blogs, but done in an edutainment style!

[@gundog9775]

You are the best youtuber ever thank you I am always looking forward to your vids! Thanks for making me happy

[@jgllies]

You really did pick the best part of New Zealand to visit.

[@bronniem5884]

I love the North Island more - but then it's my home.

[@jakeoneill5514]

Ha

[@ABoxIsMyHome]

@@bronniem5884 nah if a tourist asked you where to go, South Island for sure before the other bangers of the north island

[@HomebrandFishfood]

Just started watching and I can’t wait. How long did this video take you because I remember you talking about this in the comments for a long time

[@HalfAsleepChris]

I've been working on it in the background for a long time, but have just spent the last 3 weeks really going for it!

[@HomebrandFishfood]

@@HalfAsleepChris well I must congratulate you on this video because it’s easily one of your best videos

[@memeexporter]

Amazing vid

[@countduckula9977]

Thanks Chris & Danielle for posting this wonderful video. What I needed in lockdown an adventure in New Zealand. I can't wait for the second instalment.

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

This video is so beautiful! These transitions into each new day are so full of exciting things

[@prestons3400]

Great video (hasn’t started yet though)

[@OmerYelin]

Wowwww You look so different!!!

[@Lukas-ip2cr]

I couldn't stop watching this video it's soooo good!! Can't wait for part 2 and 3

[@musaraza5195]

I lost track of time because of how captivating this was. Cant wait for part 2!!!

[@theslothgregory]

When is part 2 coming?

[@TerrierMartello]

His channel makes me proud to be English

[@jsproductions8569]

Same

[@memetime9449]

Good grief

[@TerrierMartello]

time wdym

[@vlogsvlog531]

Just wish could leave this little island & explore the rest of the globe.....

[@TerrierMartello]

@@vlogsvlog531 same

[@multi-media69]

So good to see one of my favorite creators exploring my country!

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

Gosh I loved this video. The time and effort you put into them all always makes me happy.

[@fourk_]

Half-Asleep Chris, Tom Scott, Mark Rober and Map Men on the same day? Can't wait for Sam O'Nella, Captain Disilusion and CGP Gray tomorrow

[@jakeoneill5514]

Its a busy day !

[@englandismycity181]

Internet Historian Posted today

[@rentingasteroids]

I love your videos! You are one of the most wholesome KZbinr ever and you are my favorite KZbinr :D! Also, how are Ralph and Bella doing?

[@doughnutgirl525]

Yes

[@CRL_Films]

It really sucks that most people only watch your cat videos, this is probably the most well-made, entertaining and so many other good things that I can't even put into words video I have ever seen, the writing, the editing, the music and the insane amount of work that you must have put into the stop-motion, just wow. This is incredible and it needs more views

[@drjonbear7517]

Dude, your cinematography blows my mind. Whether this vid, or your currency vids, you nail it. Thanks.

[@mislav8273]

Im earlier than the video.

[@yayasrainbow9957]

Lol

[@alexbrian8377]

Me to...

[@stopmotionpanda4434]

Huh. I guess I am as well

[@jakeoneill5514]

Me too I was watching the premiere

[@bommeljoschenjoyer]

Hope you and your Cats are doing good out there! The only thing holding my sanity up are my cats, hope everyone who reads this has a nice day!

[@jakeoneill5514]

@Mr kater have a nice day too!

[@bommeljoschenjoyer]

Thank you!

[@jakeoneill5514]

No problem!

[@joetharakan]

this guys voice is the best and he explains it in a REALLY fun way. make more vids like this. AMAZING WORK!!

[@Jaggededge112]

That is truly a majestic site to behold. Stunning animals. Can’t wait to see the next parts!

[@redemption14]

Imagine disliking this channel's videos

[@Polska_Edits]

The four haters disliked this comment but you can't see comment dislikes...

[@redemption14]

@@Polska_Edits I Bet

[@judetheinspirer5671]

56 minutes early!!!!!!!

[@yuskaheddenwedding]

Chris, you are such an incredible writer/narrator/storyteller (and illustrator, too). I feel like I'm friends with you and Danielle and wish we could have an international adventure together! Thank you for all your wonderful content. Cheers from Iowa, US. 😊

[@puntangerslx2772]

i always love seeing people go on amazing adventures to newzealand and be amazed and then i remember i live there

[@zed_2ed929]

Ohh this is Gona be good

[@ratsrock8615]

It's funny and interesting to watch his perspective of New Zealand (where I live). Although, I'm sad that you didn't go to Taupo😢

[@loworochi]

YES! A very much needed Chris vlog

[@neow4]

Thanks Chris, awesome for you to go to New Zealand. From there.

[@rio8253]

👋

[@johnnguyen2032]

First

[@jakeoneill5514]

50 minutes early!

[@queerdisaster]

As someone who lives in NZ it's amazing to see people visiting here!

[@QueenGreenflame]

Oh, my wonderful home! New Zealand is amazing in most places but once you live in it, only a few things will surprise you ;)

[@cottontheeastercottontailr265]

cool

[@johnnguyen2032]

Second

[@Richard_grayson_luver]

Can you please make a video of how to make tom’s time machine I really want to make one for Blossom and Snowmeow ( my cats)

[@RealJop]

@Mairead Kuhner You can buy one from his mercy store (I think) but it's a mini version. Here's some tips to make a big on.Try using tin foil for the pipe on the side, or a real unused pipe. I'll ad more if I find any more tips, just reply here and I'll think of more.

[@Richard_grayson_luver]

@@RealJop thank you

[@bigbotodaddy]

Tom died

[@Richard_grayson_luver]

@@bigbotodaddy I know

[@jasongarufi8187]

Thanks for the great video Half-Asleep Chris looking forward to parts 2 and 3. I missed the Travel Series vlogs so much.

[@jadeupton4]

Yay! Have been expectantly waiting for this video. Can’t wait for parts 2&3! I got goosebumps a few times watching this, so awesome to see your adventures of our beautiful country! Loved it when you said that the adventure was the best 2 weeks of your life!! Hope you will be able to come back again sometime in the future. We are living fairly freely down here, we have a current 3 day lock down due to a new community case. But for the most part we are all just living life as normal here. Hope you guys are doing ok in the UK Lots of love from the Kuhtze family, Auckland NZ

[@HalfAsleepChris]

Thanks a lot! Apologies it took me forever to finally make! I hope you're all doing well :)

[@memeexporter]

Amazing vid

[@olivethe2nd921]

hi c:

[@AryaPanja]

Very early 😁

[@foxyandlucy6392]

I can see why this is one of your most favorite videos ever! Fantastic Chris. Thanks for sharing all the tail you caught, how considerate of you. Hehe

[@highnoon9333]

I studied abroad in New Zealand ten(!!) years ago, and I miss it dearly. I can't wait to go back, if I ever get the chance.

[@spacebear2513]

I am from new Zealand

[@samuelsocha8384]

No you're not.

[@LivainaWarehouse]

Wait, Where old zealand tho????

[@TerrierMartello]

Netherlands

[@TheCrowDoctor]

Netherlands.

[@fwaylawn8059]

That made me cry!! So wonderful Bis x

[@FirefighterMattis]

Thanks for showcasing my beautiful country!

[@Builtedd]

i am starm

[@theepichamster1443]

Hello

[@rubberbandshee2188]

Wonderful, if I could live anywhere I chose it would be New Zealand. Beautiful place and great video Thanks.

[@zachyork9145]

Amazing video Chris!!! The long wait was definitely worth it!!! Can’t wait to see what happens in the next 2 parts

[@jakeoneill5514]

Yes I can't wait either!

[@h-Films]

h

[@johnnguyen2032]

3rd

[@evanoconnell9448]

Thanks for promoting our wee town. Im glad you had a great time here in Kaikoura!

[@kimberlydraper1513]

We are so lucky to live in New Zealand. My son loves your videos and wanted me to say thank you.

[@kenaikuskokwim9694]

Good video! I can't wait till the next 2 parts!

[@13E55E]

Lovely as always! You’re a huge inspiration.

[@Secretlycat31]

I'm really glad you enjoyed your trip around my country and yeah we have some spectacular views and sites.

[@ashTame]

Love this. You've inspired me to visit New Zealand's South Island and I'll start planning. Hope the next part of your journey is up soon!

[@thatonefirstpersongamer]

I've just completed my own road trip starting in Christchurch, then Queenstown, then Te Anau, Dunedin and finally back to Christchurch. New Zealand is amazing and I envy all of it's residents!

[@lucassutherland7206]

Love that u guys enjoyed our beautiful country!

[@unmeshkantshah7238]

Love your channel to the core!

[@DavidJones-ef2lt]

Why do I find this channel cute and relaxing!!!??? I LOVE THIS 💓

[@TheLandbo]

Thanks for another great travel description Chris. Can't wait to see episodes 2 and 3. Send a greeting to Daniella.