Things To Do In Auckland Ep.04 - West Coast! | Bethells Beach & Lake Wainamu Sand Dunes

[@jsphcle]

That outro theme track is very refreshing 👍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you like it!

[@shireenpaeper8860]

Adventurous just like us. Can't wait! Much better than just stopping at the lake. 😁

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Totally agree, we love an adventure!

[@Jayrogg]

Having only ventured as far as lake.... I can't wait to check out the falls next time! Thanks for sharing this! 💚💚💚💚

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yess!! The falls is definitely worth the slightly longer walk :)

[@_RohithGR]

Looking forward to NZ season 2 😀

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Cant wait to share it with you! Hope you've been following along on Instagram!

[@_RohithGR]

@@DanegerAndStacey yep

[@laitae]

I lovE when Stacey shouts "AAMAAAZING"

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 I had no idea how often I say it until we started creating videos!

[@margaretobrien5970]

Wow absolutely amazing.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw thank you!!

[@williehannon9306]

Very enjoyable. Auckland your way.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😊😊

[@katajha831]

Enjoy your summer. Great episode. -35c here today in Sauk Rapids Minnesota. Just a bit chilly. Nice to see the warmth.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

YIKES! Thats so cold!! Hang in there

[@angie23575]

I love Bethells! I had never seen a beach like it when I went way back in 2006

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's incredible isnt it!

[@ianlove3]

I might have said it before you are so lucky. one day hopefully I will be able to get there. Stay safe and take care. Roll on next week.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We really are! Although it's not all as perfect as people think. We're currently in a L3 lockdown 🙃 it comes and goes in waves

[@CravingCanada]

The amount of things to see and do in NZ is absolutely amazing. And all within reach. Here in Canada we literally have to travel thousands of kilometres to try and take some of the amazing sights in.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So true! Canada is still on our list (despite how vast it is!)

[@haurakicellars9449]

Cool stuff guys absolutely adorable.

[@edwardjames4517]

That takes me back,i used to often take a walk there with my dog after work.I so admire your positivity and fun,thoroughly enjoy your adventures,thankyou.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome! Would be such a fun place for a doggo too!

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Well went on completely the wrong day which to my mind seemed to turn out to be the best day but that is the coast for you. We have days here (Blackpool UK) where there used to be tens of thousands of people but this time of year with the starlings roosting under the piers and the windswept empty sands is really beautiful. Great Vlog - thanks for sharing!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So true! Thank you for watching as always :)

[@Love_rainy_days]

More great videos of a beautiful country thanks again

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank YOU!

[@beeohel6787]

Stacey you are right about the real talent been you and Danger ☺️ Absolutely brilliant video and ye are living in paradise 😍 As always love from 🇮🇪☘️💚😘

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww thank you!! Sending loads of love back your way!

[@tshore4099]

Another sweet episode! Looking forward to Reveal NZ Season 2!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not long to wait now! The trailer is coming out reeeeeal soon :)

[@conradf2747]

You guys are such “relationship goals”, its cute. Any tips on diet and exercise? I’m really envious of Daneger’s fitness. I miss Auckland. The West Coast is a magical place. Thanks for another beautiful video.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw thank you - we definitely still have our moments, especially while we're on the road. Our biggest tip is everything in moderation and create a routine that works for your lifestyle. Thanks for watching!

[@Mel.H_]

Love this one! How peaceful. Now I want to go on a hike lol

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha make it happen!!

[@jorgerodriguezcastillo3887]

Awesome video guys.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@lisaeveleigh658]

Happy you mentioned that you don’t have poisonous snacks, I immediately relaxed watching you hike through all that. Lol

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We have pretty much no scary animals over here thankfully!

[@AmputeeAdventures]

What breath-taking views. How fun. Thank you for sharing :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you for watching!

[@adventurecouple1015]

Great Video. We can't wait for Season 2 of Reveal NZ.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw that looked so amazing and peaceful, the weather was sure changing all the time 😜 As much as visiting a city lovley. Nothing beats the off tracks and Nature !! 🥰

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We completely agree, especially after spending the last few days in a national park!

[@emanyu7556]

love the waterfalls and sand dunes! :D

[@zoemorrison07]

I love the shots of the butterfly 🦋and the other shots of all the nature! The spider webs terrified me! 🕸😫 but this was so calm, beautiful and kinda serene in parts. The dunes though! 😂😲

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Those webs terrified me too!! Everything else was AMAAAZZZZING

[@peggyparsons5003]

Great adventure. And loved the music.

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

I laughed so hard at Dane's face when his feet touched the water 😂 Those dunes look amazing too, I so wanted you guys to go for a slide!! NZ has some beautiful nature walks, thanks for sharing guys!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Can u believe he tried to run back out! I wasnt having that!

[@joanneyoung904]

that was an epic video.... your cinematography is stunning....seriously professional. What a remarkable place you both live.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw that's so kind, thank you!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

Loved your side mission to the higher part of the waterfall. This definitely looked like a great adventure!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We love a good side mission! So glad it didnt rain while we were way up there though!

[@rachellesutton6201]

That's a side of Auckland I've never seen before! Thanks for showing us around team 😁👌

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's what we like to hear, love showing a different side that people dont know much about. Thanks for watching :)

[@rachellesutton6201]

Hope you made it well and truly out of Auckland with plenty of time to spare and are currently enjoying creating some more fab NZ content 😁👍

[@alej8902]

Love watching your videos!

[@stuartgreen85]

We visited Karekare falls a couple of weeks ago and not only is it just stunning but we were the only people there.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Stoked! Was it a week day?

[@TheGeographyBible]

Thanks for sharing this! I visited last year but had to leave because the pandemic was just starting :( Hoping I can return and possibly work there this year or next, fingers crossed!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh noooo!! Really hope you get to come back once things settle down :)

[@expatfamilylive9041]

It is so great to watch this video right now as you have such a nice weather, actually... Because it so cold in Europe!!! It's -12 today in Poland.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Eeek that's SO cold!! Hopefully summer rolls around quickly for you :)

[@travelertrome8449]

What a beautiful place! NZ is so beautiful! Although the footing here may be a bit sketchy. Glad you guys didn't twist any ankles. I love how despite Covid, you guys continue to present fabulous content. Can't wait for the next vlog!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We're glad we didnt twist any ankles too! Lucky I've got my cool new hiking boots I keep talking about 😂

[@christinawong7093]

Wow you guys are so positive. Even walking in your bare feet looked enjoyable.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We definitely have our moments! The walk through the stream was amazing though!

[@lifesshortandtheworldwide3083]

Great video guys...as always! Already looking forward to the next one! Feeling inspired, so off out on our own adventure...might even post a vid ☺️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Love that! Let us know if you post one, we'd love to see!

[@lifesshortandtheworldwide3083]

@@DanegerAndStacey we’ve posted one....our first ever attempt 🙈

[@rob1971]

Great video guys! I've been to Piha nearly every time I've visited NZ, but I've never visited Bethells, something I plan to rectify next time now! I can see why it's one of my friends favourite places ❤️

[@jessicali8594]

Apparently you can ride horses on Bethel's Beach if you book ahead, or so I've heard.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome! We love sharing new places with people. If you like Piha, no doubt you'll love Bethells

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Oh my goodness, I loved, loved LOVED this video. This looks even more exciting than the volcano from a few weeks ago. The landscape around 07:02 was just spectacular. This had everything, hiking, wild swimming, waterfalls, sand dunes (don't blame you for going around them on the return, I loved my time camping in the Sahara, but I was so knackered climbing the dunes!) and the trail was so varied. Thick vegetation in parts. Boardwalks, open dunes, walking in a stream. I'm surprised I've not heard of this before watching your video! Very much looking forward to some of the hiking videos you have planned for big trip round 2. With 145k+ subscribers, you can't keep everyone happy, but I'd love it if you included trail statistics (perhaps how you include prices - text on screen?) Things like distance, elevation gain, how long it takes.

[@tigerhood6830]

Sup guys , another good video 💯

[@TeuStuff]

It has been so fun watching your channel change and grow! I am from NZ (living in Mexico) and lately I have become addicted to watching videos from back home! Keep up the awesome work! I am traveling back home in a month and cant wait to see and try some of your recommendations! :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw that's so cool to hear!! Hope you're keeping safe & well over in Mexico (we love it there!) Exciting you're coming home soon!! Safe travels :)

[@mafkrimnra8084]

Luv it 😍

[@deenz3713]

One of my favorite places in Auckland area. Best place to be on a summer's day. You didn't encounter any eels in the waterfall hehe. I did! They filmed Hercules and Xena out there too.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Luckily we didnt this time, we were expecting them though!

[@johnpagoto1054]

Epic hike. Once the vid vanishes, check out Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes along the northwestern side of the mitten.

[@robertgusthart4487]

If you going to travel the Marlborough Sound you may stay at the Bay of Many Coves Resort, then travel some of the walks from there.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We haven't told anyone this but..... we did stay at BOMC and it was AMAZING!!

[@colinchan1]

Sand dunes looked really cool. I did sand-boarding in the Egyptian desert but sliding into a lake would be a blast. Also loved that Dane is a Power Rangers fan - I’m guessing Green? Or Red?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That sounds epic, we'd love to do that one day! We just need to fix Danes back first 😂 He says green!

[@lailaagrado]

/why my first thought when i saw that steep dune, is : Dane go on! Sliiiide! ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha that was probably his first thought too!

[@daydreamerwanderer]

Im so jealous at how NZ controlled the corona pandemic and now you reap so many benefits from it ☺️☺️

[@jessicali8594]

Closing the international airports was all that was required. The political compliance measures (distancing & masking) had nothing to do with it, other than being required by the World Bank / IMF in return for loans every country needs due to the insolvency of the banks.

[@OwlyOCE]

First!!!

[@antonp5268]

great video!! Is the path to the waterfall signposted? Ive been down to the lake but not further

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Its not signposted (well we don't think it is anyway) so make sure you take care!

[@robhaunui3343]

Second !

[@Psychphuq]

Pretty sure "Chilly Bin" is a kiwi-ism for an "Esky" or a "Cooler"...☺

[@jessicali8594]

Esky must be a brand name for a cooler bin.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It is indeed! It's the same thing, but we've only ever heard Esky in Australia and Cooler in the states

[@lailaagrado]

That pool looks so small, Dane looks twice bigger that way :D

[@angie23575]

Also, Stacey, we ARE your friends ❤

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww yaaaay!!

[@EverydayEnglishTipswithAmit]

I am from India. Can I come and settle in New Zealand?

[@hristinastoimenovska5048]

It seems that Dane started working out again ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Good spotting! He has 💪🏽

[@Andy_M986]

I have that feature on my SamSung note 20 5G mobile, it's part of the camera set up,built in.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Nice one! There are looooads of other cool features too :)

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@honee2short200]

🥰🥰🥰

[@maddeningams5866]

A collaboration with @AlexTheVagabond would be epic.

[@jessicali8594]

Consider applying to the NZ Department of Tourism for funding promote domestic tourism, assuming it's received its Budget allocation for 2021.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for the suggestion, Jessica! We haven't had much luck with Tourism NZ so we're just doing out thing with the awesome people in the regional tourism boards :)

[@jessicali8594]

Regional is fine; whatever works is good.

[@adamsonlinearrayspeakersha87]

Hey!

[@DIPANSHU510]

Osm

[@JsuitMason]

Elo 👍

[@Yahgiggle]

the USA would most likely make you pay and get a permit to walk in a place like that

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Really! Hopefully that means they're well maintained and you dont get lost in the grass like we did haha

[@crynolyn]

Stacey why haven't you watched Lord of the Rings yet ?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's just not my vibe - never say never though, I might be into it one day.

[@crynolyn]

@@DanegerAndStacey It's my absolute favorite trilogy. And my boyfriend's favorite, and most of our friend's favorite. We play a medieval combat sport/game that's based on the books, and that is how we met, so it's a huge deal to us. Highly recommend you watch them, hurts my soul that you haven't seen them yet ;)

[@lailaagrado]

And you call that black beach? Heh, check Iceland black beach! ;)

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

Probably hiking is the _only_ thing left to do in NZ in lieu of the ‘jib-jab’ iphone ‘my vaccine’ pass or whatever they call it down there in New -Zealand- ‘Sovietland’ . . . 🙄

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We hear where you're coming from, but that's barely a thing here anymore

[@angie23575]

Ugh kids 😂