This Is What THEY DON'T TELL YOU About Kaikōura! Road Trip From Blenheim, New Zealand 🇳🇿

We leave beautiful Blenheim and make our way towards Kaikōura on a road trip down the east coast of the south island of New Zealand while enjoying some lovely treats and meals along the way! We also encountered some difficulties finding a camping ground within Kaikōura.
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[@pamtawhara7029]

Went to Kaikoura for our honeymoon 54 years ago! Towed a baby caravan behind our 1956 Mk2 Ford Zephyr. Great memories. Was in summer and in those days not many tourists around and crayfish was cheap lol.

[@GlenAndMado]

Damn that sounds like the good life! These days there’s so many tourists 😅

[@mikem922]

You guys have really embraced the whole Kiwi pie culture along with coffee culture and fish and chips are best at coastal areas! Kaikoura is a wonderful spot with the background mountains and the sea and that was an amazing owl's eye shot with the drone the next morning when the clouds lifted on the mountains. Looking forward to Hamner Springs.

[@lindascott6902]

If you’re going to Lake Tekapo, there’s an excellent pie shop in the town of Fairlie nearby (the Fairlie Bakehouse). They have a very highly regarded pork belly pie!

[@hailzmoon4659]

Second the pork belly!! Get there early!

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Yep. Plus another 1 for the Fairlie Bakehouse pies. My personal favourite is the Salmon and Bacon but, really, they're all excellent. I would actually rate them a 10/10 must stop. Don't let long queues put you off either - there's heaps of staff and they're fast!

[@tobystirling4019]

i’ve been watching since you guys were in Auckland and i’ve been loving watching your journey through nz, I live in Dunedin and it’s great to see you guys enjoying the South Island!

[@ForevermoreVibe]

the ice cream - haha - "I want it back", so funny.

[@mattieclan8957]

Blenheim has a great air force museum

[@EPICPLAYS2024]

Caint wait too see it

[@mattieclan8957]

When you get further south, Fairlie Bakehouse is another great place for pies. You will often find huge queues. They also have option to eat there.

[@BLOODS13NAZI]

overrated thsi shop

[@mikeneville9149]

Hope you guys are keeping safe with this storm screaming up the country, its never this cold at this time of year, take care,

[@mattieclan8957]

Ahh...Hanmer Springs. Always enjoy our walk up the Conical Hill and then go on lovely dips in the hot pools 🙃

[@GlenAndMado]

We did exactly that! It was a delightful day! Will be in the next episode 🙂🙌

[@robertjohnston8531]

If Mado liked that Icecream any more, KZbin would have age limited this video.

[@robertjohnston8531]

@@GlenAndMado Oh and hello from Titahi Bay! 🙂

[@FAMEROB]

haha best comment

[@Tuatara587]

If you head back to Blenheim there is a nice beach called Whites Bay that only the locals know.

[@stephenbrockett710]

Always think about supporting the Bluff oystermen by throwing half a dozen of the Southern delicacies in with the fish and chips.

[@commonsense6702]

Glen and Mado welcome to the South Island, prost/cheers, watching you over a nice cold beer. Your journey south, people do get friendlier. The east coast of the south is as flat as a pancake until you hit Oamaru, thereafter hilly - not mountains. Make you way through to Christchurch after Hanmer, (pretty as heck) Queenstown, (jaw dropper) to Dunedin, to Invercargill, then through the Haast Pass to the West Coast. to Milford Sound, (wet ya self material, beyond description) then travel back north. You can cross over back to the east coast at either Hokitika via Arthurs Pass or Greymouth via Lewis Pass to Christchurch, (both are through native forest, my preference is Arthurs, quicker and over the via duct, alternatively continue travelling north up to Karemea (awe inspiring) (I would truly suggest that) You want scenery, mountains, clear fresh water streams and rivers, all is waiting on the West Coast, trust me you'll love it. Native forests, brilliant views, scenery to die for. Be very careful on the roads Glen and don't cut corners, be careful of your speed; the West Coast has roads that follow the base of the mountains - you are literally travelling the base of the Southern Alps. Don't know what your schedule is, but I can guarantee the deep south and West Coast will take time. Towns on the W/Coast are far between, take plenty of water/ meals for at least 2 days, fill the tank before departing Milford, you'll make it easily up to Hoki, but better safe than sorry. You'll love it and probably use all your photo storage up. Be safe, happy travels. (Been there, done that, North and South, went back for more and loved every minute).

[@lesbowden9986]

Pork Pie! If you go through Fairlie I suggest stopping at the Fairlie Bake house and grabbing a Pork Belly Pie. Best in the country. Loving the content

[@RMe0t7]

New Zealand is definitely a Pie 🥧 loving nation

[@PadstarLs1]

You guys make me laugh, your faces when your really enjoying the food.

[@DrChristineMackenzie]

Glad you are enjoying our country. We are friends with the Burleigh people so have pork belly pies often!. Nice to see you showcasing them❤. I love Kaikoura too and camped in car with dog a few times having to push bags forward from inside when it rained! Now i have caravan and look forward to more adventures. I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@inbetweener2000]

NZ Fish n Chips and bakeries are the best, when you get to Chch you need to go to Kidds Bakery on Cranford Street the pies and the Raspberry and cream buns are and buns I'm general are to die for. Try them.

[@michellepatterson5487]

Awesome watching thanks and would love to see you guys do the west coast. If you do, don't miss out Westport and surrounding areas . Happy exploring

[@barrysmart2389]

Seddon mussel pie is great, always a stop for us.

[@lulububs]

We stock up when driving though. Dads favorite.

[@crazfulla]

I always stop for the fresh fish and chips in Kaikoura... It really is staple in any South island road trip. And if you ever get fined for freedom camping in a non certified vehicle just say you were tired and had to pull over to rest, as per the Land Transport Act.

[@kimberley6630]

Hanmer is one of my fav places here in NZ

[@sunitrakahu5214]

Hanmer Springs is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, it’s honestly breathtaking you won’t regret it. I was born and raised in Christchurch and after spending 10 years in Australia I went back and visited Hanmer springs again, this time as an adult and I was absolutely blown away with it’s beauty, sitting in a hot tub over looking snow covered mountains I couldn’t believe this is my home where I grew up. Lucky is an understatement. Enjoy guys ❤

[@GlenAndMado]

It wasn't bad! very touristy but more of a place just to pass by for a day or two :) we probably should go in the winter thats our problem haha. everything looks more beautiful when theres snow! hope your having a lovely day :)

[@sunitrakahu5214]

@@GlenAndMado ohh yeah I went in autumn closer to winter the trees on the street were so pretty, and yes you’d get pretty bored if you lived there, I’m sure it just a one Road Town lol but worth the trip for sure. I’ve been Binge watching all of your vids, I’m pretty jealous lol. Looking forward to the next one :)

[@ahchbrabyn2830]

Ae! It's Beautiful there ❤

[@cookdislander4372]

Remember that little bridge you hide under when your a kid? Lol. I need to go back. I moved to Sydney 14 years ago apparently it's all new now

[@mred7553]

I'm fkn addicted to your guys channel now! 🙈🤣

[@ahchbrabyn2830]

Y'all ever rock through or near Raetihi, call in and pick up some locally fresh venison steaks on your journey. Have only just put some in the freezer yesterday 😎👍

[@bookshelvesNZ]

Fairlie Bakehouse - Salmon and Bacon is highly recommended!! If you head further south - on the way to Tekapo

[@charged2times542]

You guys are doing what most of us kiwi's havent done. travel our own island! myself included! 🤣

[@GlenAndMado]

Sure that’s how it always is! Hahah we never travel our own countries as much as the tourist unfortunately

[@GwigglesNZ]

After traveling all over the world we (born and bred Kiwis) decided to buy a campervan and explore our own country over a 4 month period. Best thing we have done. Will do it again when we can.

[@Leannchops]

Next time you are here in Blenheim you need to go to our Aviation Heritage Centre- the displays are done by Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop.

[@Mcfreddo]

I've just looked up about Rig. It's called Lemon fish in the North Island. It's a small shark. It's a bottom feeder of crabs etc. It's a low oil, white flesh. Scientists don't know enough about its breeding and nursery habits in order to look after the species. It is net and bottom trawled. Don't know if it's from sandy bottom seas. -From the NIWA site.

[@camhyde9701]

i might pop over to blenheim for the day

[@MO.143]

I feel like watching American 80s movies😊🛌😴beautiful views

[@vaclavnovak7316]

Burleigh vegetarian pie is delicious and I say that as avid meat eater. Always buy one with some meat one. Pork belly was my all time favorite. Best to crush 2 of them cos they're quite small. Have a lovely journey guys and yes Blue Cod is delicious

[@shadowmoon5445]

yum want to try that pie

[@Andy_M986]

Blue Cod is the best Fish ever!!!

[@GlenAndMado]

Awh it was delicious! 🤤

[@stumcewen]

So true! A challenging one. But I feel for the mayor and community. The town gets flooded with tourists. I'm Kiwi, and all I've come across are international visitors. We love to share the land and all it has to offer but it's also about respecting people's homes and understanding towns need a break.

[@scottieb8313]

Hey guys ! , Scottie from Gisborne (NZ) here , we will say maybe 8 times out of 10 lets say , if you knock on a door and are polite and friendly as ask to use there toilet , MOST people will say yeah come on in mate , if your really in a pinch , I mean its not common , but as Kiwi's certain things like that are basically common decency , .. that 95% of kiwi's have grown up with , All the very best guy's , keep the video's up, !! love the channel ! :) " oops for got to add you need a Bottle of DYC Malt vinegar (from a super market) to go with any fish and chip's in NZ ! :p " to dunk the chips and the fish in ! "

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

I like how all us kiwis watch your videos on New Zealand lol. Fish used to be $1.20 and a scoop of chips the same. Unfortunately food has sky-rocketed. F&C's used to be the affordable takeaway, but now triple the price it was. We have a holiday house in South bay in Kaikoura. Family goes up there all the time from Chch. It's a great spot 👌. Enjoy your time in the South Island. It's far better than the North lol

[@robertjohnston8531]

Oh yes I remember back when fish and chips used to be a cheap feed! Bit different now.

[@lucidnonsense942]

ok - those are 1990s prices, that's 30 years ago. Bit like complaining that you could get a suit for a bob in the 1960s. Yeah - prices have shot up a lot, since Putin got little man syndrome and borked the commodities market; but, $1.20 was a long time ago.

[@cookdislander4372]

Im 34, nah it wasnt 30 years ago when I was 18-20 2008-10 it was still $1.20 in christchurch. Trust me, im a fush and chup connoisseur lol ​@lucidnonsense942

[@cookdislander4372]

I remember feeling ripped off when they raised the price to $1.40 in 2010 thinking it was so much. Than I moved to Oz and seen their prices haha.

[@mazzynznz]

You can't possibly finish doing pie reviews before you head to Invercargill to try the Fat Bastard Pies!!!!! They are legend in the south island and there is always a gueue right out of the door. Sadly (so sadly) I'm on a diet but I sometimes park nearby to chomp on my homemade soup washed down with a cup of my sad tears that I can't get to join the happy throngs inside 🤣

[@GlenAndMado]

We have been to that pie shop a couple of times actually 😂 we tried a lot of the pies too! They are addictive haha

[@nikiTricoteuse]

As much as l totally agree that Rigg is fantastic and it's always my first choice from the Chippy, you missed an important trick. Kai is Māori for food and kōura is crayfish so, no surprises, Kaikōura is famous for crayfish. On your way into the township, you probably drove past a blue painted caravan called Nin's Bin. They're a family run business who have been selling crayfish (and lobster) there for 50 years. Also, Kaikōura used to be a whaling town but, Aotearoa New Zealand had stopped whaling by 1969 and in 1987 local Māori started taking people out to watch them (there's an important feeding route near Kaikōura) so whales regularly pass nearby and whale watching is now a pretty big drawcord for Kaikōura - you can go out by boat or helicopter and l highly recommend it. 😊

[@SohailKhan-uh7od]

Nice Sharing

[@DB-thats-me]

Nobody seems to have mentioned that Rig is a species if shark. Also known as Lemon-fish, it’s a F&C staple all over Aotearoa. 👍

[@marias8007]

U should go to karamea. Youll love the locals

[@mashcroft3008]

Karamea is awesome. Well worth the drive over the hills. If you are heading that way make sure you stop at Denniston

[@michellepatterson5487]

And the gentle Annie camp ground

[@johnanderson5256]

You need to try the pies in Fairlie, but be warned they cost a bit

[@incredifall]

Nice!

[@sox7784]

That’s a monster ice-cream❤

[@khzn9309]

Good on you guys looking for free camping and parking thats how you do it in New Zealand usually it costs you an arm and a leg if you pay for a site

[@GlenAndMado]

haha yeah we are living from savings so its basically hard to pay for campgrounds when we don't necessarily need them as we use our gym membership most of the time for facilities!

[@khzn9309]

@@GlenAndMado Awesome guys keep up the good videos of your NZ holidays loving all your content and wish u both a wonderful and safe journey while being here Mauri Ora.

[@Shibby3k]

Great video as always. Have you considered a roof rack + storage box to make things easier? Might be a bit expensive though

[@GlenAndMado]

We have actually but definitely have decided not to get one as were probably only here another 4months so not seeing any point anymore. but yeah abit of more space would be nice! hahah

[@colinrichards3012]

Darfield Bakery have the best pies in Canterbury.

[@mirandahotspring4019]

Rig, also known as 'lemon fish' and spotted dogfish, are small sharks found in coastal waters all around New Zealand. They are used for fish and chips because they're fairly cheap, don't have any bones in the flesh, and taste great.

[@cookdislander4372]

I work on a trawler. They are so cheap that we throw them into a grinder, don't even keep them lol

[@BJMoxie]

the only problem with rig is if you slightly overcook it it turns to rubber

[@GlenAndMado]

You learn something new everyday! Thanks for that

[@kukimaori482]

Strawberries $15Kg here in Tauranga at Somerfields berry farm

[@november50]

That church you drove by reminded me of the movie, Jeepers Creepers, lol.

[@mattieclan8957]

What a pity you did not get to walk the Kaikoura Peninsula walkway and then walking down to the seal colony

[@mattieclan8957]

As you drive along the coast line in Kaikoura, you will find a lot of rocks. The rocks appeared since the last earthquake

[@zapszapper9105]

Only recently (14 Nov 2016,) at 00:02am (2 min past midnight) Mag 7.8 really big earthquake Stuffed a some buildings in Wellington, And the picture complex in Lower Hutt.

[@coopsnz1]

New zealand best ice cream in the world ! Try goody goody gum drop my favourite a child also hocky pocky ice cream

[@craigriley1075]

Watch out Glen - reading between the lines, Maddy is considering leaving you for strawberry ice cream. Better up your game mate…🤣

[@GlenAndMado]

She has a serious sweet tooth for ice cream! Better watch my back from now on 🤣🙌

[@Dave_Kennett]

"No Glen, I want it back now!" - that's the last time you get a lick of Mado's Ice Cream Glen lol 🤣🤣@@GlenAndMado

[@BLOODS13NAZI]

Rig is type of sharks its my favorite fish

[@christinejohn9059]

Where do you toilet in those spots ?

[@brucefale6132]

You need to be early if you want the best pies

[@johnnoble1790]

Cool

[@barryscott6222]

Blenim 😄👍❤

[@k9nick]

Beautiful country. Beautiful views. Yet tourists unhappy cause they can't crap in the bushes or anywhere else. For free. And we know what you're doing in the sea first thing. Having a pee. Taking a dump. In our beautiful country. I was lucky enough to do the south island, I'm a kiwi- under level two. Auckland was locked down for 5 months. We toured the sth island. Fully self contained in our caravan. Wonderful. No damned tourists clogging the place up and crapping everywhere.

[@karenhealey935]

I honestly cannot believe all the waffly comments about pies. I was honestly beginning to wonder if anyone else was concerned about what people do when they are not self contained and there are no toilet facilities. The amount of times you see discarded toilet paper in bushes is very sad to see. In one reply there is a comment about using gym membership. What gyms chains do we in the smaller towns in NZ and especially the South Island where you can pop in and shower and use the facilities? I agree that in tourist areas it would be helpful to have more facilities with freedom camp sites but it is the locals who have to partly fund this through rates and whilst some comments have mentioned tourist towns raking it in - that doesn't apply to every resident in a tourist town and Kaikoura has gone through an incredibly tough time.

[@moniquegin8444]

2015 Kaikoura had a massive earthquake 7.8, homes were demolished, 2 people died, landalides

[@CapitalVideo]

Rig is just a fancy name for shark.

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

The main thing that really pisses me off about the small towns like Kaikōura is, they are a tourist town and desperately need the tourist dollars yet they refuse to provide adequate facilities for the tourists like camping sites with shared toilets and showers at a Backpacker price. They created the problem and refuse to solve it. When l have travelled around Australia one can find public composting toilets along the road side, even in the desert. They make freedom camping available to their tourists. NZ business communities are stupid not to follow Aussies example.

[@Pasisina274]

Did you guys try crayfish ?

[@GlenAndMado]

We havne't tried yet! any good?

[@desireeperham7093]

Crayfish is the ultimate.

[@Pasisina274]

Yes it's yummy a delicacy

[@BeachcomberNZ]

What's sad is that the previous government, that just got voted out, passed new freedom camping laws that make it much more restrictive than ever before, and the fines for getting caught much more expensive than before. The main new requirement is that only campers with fully plumbed-in toilets can freedom camp in designated freedom zones now. Unfortunately, freedom camping is becoming something only the more well off can do without suffering the consequences.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Yes and I've seen the shit left lying about after freedom campers have been. Dirty buggers! All for toilets properly installed in campers.

[@janemartin3462]

The problem is, locals became sick of people defecating all over the place, probably the bad have ruined it for everyone but still the new rules won’t ruin things

[@HopelessRomantic1987]

Sad that it has to be political but the reasons for making it more regulated are pretty obvious lol. We don’t want faeces and urine where it shouldn’t be. Let’s be honest … if people want to travel .. they either do it the decent way or not travel. I would never travel somewhere if I hadn’t planned to be law abiding and respectful of the country I visit and it’s environment.

[@GwigglesNZ]

​@@janemartin3462 Exactly. It really did have a negative impact in some areas. A few ruining it for all but in fairness something needed to be done.

[@cr8114]

remember when she visited india she didnt get seat in the bus and was very angry...

[@de-nz4jp]

Crazy price for the strawberries.. highway robbery..

[@GlenAndMado]

Hahah yeah was very expensive!

[@davidharbott312]

Thats why people go 2 nz or live in nz because food in nz is always fresh and the best than anywhere else in the world

[@skum2]

you should never block up the driver's seat with bags etc., at night. just in case you need a quick getaway. you never know who is around .

[@elizabethperrone8649]

There is no such thing as a strawberry tree. They are are small ground plants, great in hanging baskets so the fruit hangs clear of the ground and stops mould.

[@chrisharris1522]

Otago has the the best stone fruit in NZ and probably the world tbh especially the apricots make sure you try some when you get down there

[@GlenAndMado]

Damn so much to see in so little time! We’re overwhelmed 😂😅

[@chrisharris1522]

I think you will be, the South Island is an amazing place, 53 years living in the north and I have yet to travel down there but I did see the Alps flying into Wellington one time@@GlenAndMado

[@GlenAndMado]

@@chrisharris1522 wait you haven’t ever been to the South Island?!? That’s insane Chris 😅 you need to get down asap!

[@ALLROY240]

Rig is a type of shark. I am not saying that is bad though.

[@jonsmith6982]

Rig is shark & it makes the best battered deep fried fish ,,if a fish & chip shop uses rig for there fish their shop does well like really well most folk don't know they are eating shark but it batters up & deep fries perfectly & tastes great ,,way better than more expensive well known fish not all fish are suited for deep frying,,Rig really is suited for it .

[@GlenAndMado]

It was amazing! Loved it very much!

[@BeachcomberNZ]

Well, since no one else is here yet, Hi there!😉

[@sreekanthps7736]

Wich is your favourite place till now? ❤

[@BoldRam]

Enjoy your time down here. Stay away from the tourist areas (Queenstown especially) as the prices, especially food are comparitively expensive compared to most places. Plan the touristy spots as a hit and run visit to see the sights and stick to the the real New Zealand. Oh, and even though we're super friendly and hospitiable we're really bad drivers down here too so expect the unexpected. 😂😂🤣🤣🙏🙏

[@jungleman4921]

I stopped for only one night at Kaikoura,freedom camping at the far end of town right beside a hotel.The sign said freedom camping and I paid $5 for the night.It was per campervan.Then about 1 AM dueing the night I was woken up by my camper bounceing up and down.A very drunk man climbed on the front of the campervan and was bounceing it.I got out only in my underwear with torch and told him to "F" off.He told me he was a local and incharge of the area.So beware stopping at Kaikoura at the end of town.Has put me off ever going there again.

[@phluuuu001]

Even though kaikoura is beautiful , and being born and bred here ,it is a bit of a Shit hole to live in . Supermarket is a monopoly , local companies wages are low and rent is high due to most, if not all houses being Air Bnb’s (most people that own them aren’t locals) Very nice place to visit , terrible place to live

[@roadrunner911]

Next, do check, 'Fat bastard Pie' in Invercargill.

[@GlenAndMado]

2nd recommendation for that place, have saved it on google :) thanks buddy.

[@lulububs]

Rig is shark.

[@philaldridge4178]

Has anyone eaten more pies and ice cream than you two?

[@deanpotaka3222]

Pies there to expensive..

[@GlenAndMado]

You got a point Dean but to be honest they were well worth it! Definitely always willing to pay abit extra for better quality pies with good quality ingredients :)

[@iamnotmental]

"the rig is this long

[@andytucker9573]

We call it Blenhole, because its just a hole people cant get out of lol.. a real nz hick town. It's a negative slur on another beautiful part of NZ. Kaikoura though, everyone loves the coastal spots 😂

[@zapszapper9105]

Have you put on weight in New Zealand?

[@trginc1985]

If you hit the west coast we'll host ya for a night in Hokitika,we'll feed ya to

[@GlenAndMado]

You absolute Legend :) were leaving Christchurch in the morning :) Hokitika looks amazing but won't be over there till probably feb next year unfortunately :(

[@de-nz4jp]

Turty minutes..😂

[@GlenAndMado]

🤣

[@howardkip99]

No whale watching?

[@christinejohn9059]

Self contained is have a holding tank with ready to use loo. After dri I g around South island I see no spots to stop legal free and loo paper in carparks sickening

[@GlenAndMado]

We always use cafes and public toilets, which are only down the road. However, just because others are doing it doesn't mean we are doing it.

[@glyn1]

BUT What they dont know is our LOWEST WAGES IN THE COUNTRY

[@shaneperry3927]

sadd case for a man so sad ,,,, and trying to be nice at the same time

[@donaldduck2139]

stuff the council...the land doesn't belong to them...

[@coopsnz1]

Australia has new Zealand ice cream stands in malls