Timaru - The Seaside City with Little Blue Penguins | Canterbury, New Zealand

[@pascalblanchet4881]

Thanks for visiting pur town. Nice video.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks to Timaru for having us 😁🙏 We had a lovely time visiting your corner of NZ 😊🙌🐧

[@FoodandFootprints]

Beautiful sunset and cute penguin! Definitely a great night

[@PeterandYen]

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[@FoodandFootprints]

Nice beach vibes and lighthouse to end off your time in Timaru

[@PeterandYen]

Had a great time n a great trip 🤙

[@luceliaperalta5496]

Oba, another good video, hello from Brazil!

[@PeterandYen]

Hello Lucelia 👋👋 thank you! 🙂

[@rlim9947]

Nice garden right in the middle of town. Must be lovely when the flowers are in full bloom. Another great video, guys. Luckily, you spotted the blue penguins. Keep up the good work.

[@PeterandYen]

Yea would be extra nice if the roses were fully in bloom 🌹 maybe we'll see it next time 🙂👍

[@RudyVisuals]

The air bnb looks so cosy, it must be so nice to have those fresh peaches outside. Wow you guys got so lucky to get so close to the penguins 😃they don't seem to be too bothered by people

[@PeterandYen]

😅 they're really shy lil fellas though especially when they're closer to nest. These ones might be a lil more used to seeing people.

[@amyturner6275]

Kia ora , I came across your video and felt so excited because I live in Timaru :). I moved here from Christchurch two years ago . It's so chill no traffic issues either lol. I just walked Caroline bay after work today I do it most days :) .

[@PeterandYen]

Kia ora Amy 🙂👋 That's awesome! It is such a chill place ay.. we really liked that too 😊👍 Have you got any great local spots to recommend?

[@Unukadesign]

I honestly admire all the work you guys put into all your vlogs and content. The amount of planning for each destination, activities to plan through each trip, air bnb, food locations, then researching about the locations, filming, editing, content creating and getting back to comments.. and then taking time off camera to soak in all the work you guys have done.. Man lol I'm SO amazed at you guys. Both of you are such a great team together! You guys are awesome! Seriously! Thank you for sharing your vlogs with us. I surely hope one day my partner and I can do a whole north and south island trip and tour around New Zealand :) x

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Marie that's really kind of you to say all that ❤ in the end of the day I think we do a lot of this cause we enjoy it ourselves too we're really thankful that nice people like you have joined our journey ❤

[@ronniematrix89]

Wonderful sights and sounds of a beautiful country. Nice scenery with perfect weather. I have it on my future travel adventure bucket list. Good upload.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Ronnie! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 There are so many beautiful places all throughout NZ. The area we visited next (which will be in this coming Sunday's video) is one of our faves. Absolutely beautiful 😊

[@RandyAldred]

Well done, another great video! Love those penguins, what a great night with the sunset and the penguins. Beautiful area!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you Randy 🙂🙌 Glad you enjoyed it 👍 It was a great time in Timaru.. quite an underrated city of NZ. Have you been before?

[@RandyAldred]

@@PeterandYen No we have never been! On the bucket list once we move to/back to New Zealand!

[@mariaandbryan]

Penguins! What a great way to start the video! The food looks delish and it has a great price. What an awesome touch, recipe, and ingredients for pancakes, love it! New Zealand hospitality is awesome. Amazing experience seeing the penguins! Oh Lana! I miss her videos! Weather looks awesome, guys! We are sure you enjoy that beach walk.

[@PeterandYen]

It was a really reasonable price by NZ standards! We were stoked with that given the food was great too 🙂 NZ hospitality is amazing. We're so often blown away by the kindness and treats that hosts leave for guests! Yeaaa we miss Lana's videos too.. I think she does more on TikTok now.

[@nickandhelmi]

My goodness two fave Indian food: butter chicken & tikka masala with rice then mango lassi 🤩 best food to start the day!

[@PeterandYen]

It was so good every once in a while have to get the butter chicken hit hahaha

[@devilsice04nz]

Tena koutou, Welcome to timaru!! This is my home town, and the first time i have ever seen a video dedicated to timaru! You have captured it so beautifully!!! I trust you enjoyed your time with us, and i hope you will be back! Wishing you all the best on your south island adventure!

[@PeterandYen]

Kia ora, had an awesome time in timaru 😁 such a nice town and made it especially special being able to see the lil penguin. Glad you enjoyed the video 🤙

[@Jakey4000]

I can't say I miss timaru, but I'm glad you both had fun

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you 🙂 It was our first time visiting and we enjoyed it 👍

[@rexbrown2988]

Long time since I've been to Timaru ~ born there in '53 when my parents were farming up in the totara valley . Another great video Peter and Yen .

[@PeterandYen]

Oh that's cool Rex! How long did you live in Timaru for? Does it look much different to what you remember? 🙂

[@rexbrown2988]

@@PeterandYen I was born there. We lived on the farm near Pleasant Point then moved to the Coromandel when I was 2 so no memories of the area .

[@mierypesado6740]

Killer video. The sequence from 5:18 with the light and music was dope. Keep it up!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you glad you enjoyed the video 😁🤙

[@frostclan8211]

I’ve lived here and walked past the locations you visited since I was a kid, weird to see someone make a video about on KZbin, thx for showing my town.

[@PeterandYen]

No worries had a great time in Timaru thanks for having us 😁🤙

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Tekapo! A world heritage dark sky reserve.

[@PeterandYen]

Love Tekapo! Such an insanely beautiful place.. looks surreal. We're excited to share our vlog from there next 😊🙌👍

[@marylyn5965]

The gardens are beautiful! Thanks for taking us along to see them. 🌹

[@PeterandYen]

Too bad we didn't get to see and capture it in full bloom but it was a lovely spot in the city centre 😊🌹

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Having butter chicken after 3 hours drive must be really satisfying! 🤤 You both always get the comfiest airbnb, has everything in it. Having washing machine is a plus in an accommodation , very useful. Something we can’t get from hotel 👌🏻

[@PeterandYen]

Oh my goodness.. like you wouldn't believe hahaha 😂 we were so glad it was yum too! Yea if we do longer trips we always try fit in an accommodation that has laundry. Just so much more convenient that way! 🙂👍

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Can't go wrong with Indian food!!! 😜. 08:11 !!!! hey little cuttie. that is so cute little thing. Amazing! We are glad you guys got to see them! What a beautiful surroundings. very impressive... 😻

[@PeterandYen]

😁✌ hey guys, yeah it was awesome seeing the penguins and timaru was a beautiful town 😁💪

[@berttroubleyn3475]

Thank you so much, guys, for the sunny video! I loved it, and it feels nice to see some people having careless free time and not everything is about the war that has broken out just 1.500 km from where we live. Keep bringing your lovely stuff - I'm really looking forward to the Tekapo part!

[@PeterandYen]

Feel so bad for the Russian and Ukranian people. Hope we return to peaceful times again soon 🙏

[@nickandhelmi]

This little penguins remind us of Philip Island in Victoria, not far from Melbourne. It was sooo cold and you have to be patient & quite but well worth it, they are super adorable 🤩😍

[@PeterandYen]

😍 absolutely... I always really enjoy seeing animals in the wild it's one of my favorite things

[@walterwiniana]

Hey Peter and Yen thanks for showing us around Timaru! I’ve never been there but now I look forward to go there in the near future! Those penguins look amazing to go and see 🙏

[@PeterandYen]

Timaru is a really cool little town. Hope you enjoy your time there when you get the chance you visit. 🤞you see a penguin too

[@catherinekhoo474]

Penguins are sooo cute and sceneries are stunning.😍😍

[@PeterandYen]

🐧 are the best 😁

[@josephlownang6992]

good video

[@PeterandYen]

😁👍

[@nikkilogan7726]

Timaru is so beautiful!! 😍🥰

[@PeterandYen]

Bit of an underrated city Timaru 😊👍 glad we stopped by to visit!

[@lvanderwaal5625]

I like how you enjoy your food so much!! Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@PeterandYen]

😁 a good meal is pure happiness 😍🤤

[@amberlethomson2071]

My go to Indian restaurant

[@PeterandYen]

It's so good! What's your fave dish to get there? 🙂

[@myfobtofabjourney9289]

My favourite place in the South Island TIMARU ❤️❤️ I have subscribed to your channel guys, have stumbled on your channel through scrolling through KZbin videos 👍🏽💕

[@PeterandYen]

Aw thank you and welcome to our little corner in the giant KZbin universe! 😊 Timaru was such a great stop especially coz we got to see those penguins. We were the last people to leave coz we spent ages trying to see if we could spot any more 😂😂

[@RaceCarFriends]

Is it just me or have the both of you been hitting the gym a lot lately? You both look shredded in this video! Also that area where they normally have the carnival looks very Caribbean, reminds me of my home Islands of Trinidad & Tobago, the food looked amazing as well, I think I'm starting to fall more and more in love with the Christchurch area thanks to you two!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha you reckon? 🤣🤣 Thank you! Maybe it was from that workout we got in Akaroa with kayaking and the waterfall walk 😂 Hope you get a chance to visit NZ and the Canterbury region 🙂🙌 The next place we visited which you'll see in this coming Sunday's video is one of our faves... A really beautiful part of an already stunning NZ 😊🌅

[@RaceCarFriends]

@@PeterandYen Yup you both look to be in incredible shape, and yeah you're probably right it was probably all of the hiking that you've been doing, and yeah definitely I plan on visiting around November this year so I'll let you guys know when I'm en route.

[@darylmckay]

Loving the Timaru vlog 👍😀. Penguins 🐧 rock!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Daryl! Those little penguins were just adorable! 🥰🐧

[@darylmckay]

@@PeterandYen penguins are the best! In January we were on Matiu/Somes Island and saw a super cute penguin hiding near the jetty 😀

[@PeterandYen]

😁 sounds super cute.

[@AdamfromtheATEAM]

These two don’t miss with the uploads 🔥

[@PeterandYen]

😁 cheers Adam ✌

[@tonesstudio1821]

good vid Pete and jen

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! 😁🙌 Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Awwww another lucky day on your travel, as you can spot some cute little penguins. There are some places too in Melbourne for penguins spotting, we need to do it one day! Did they tell you though why the best time to see those little blue penguins is in November?

[@PeterandYen]

Ooo cool didn't you can see them in Melbourne too 😍 November is when they have the lil chick's so they hang out at the nests more.

[@lh6135]

Hi both, love the music at the beginning. It’s so soothing esp. with all the heart-wrenching news of the ongoing invasion. The butter-chicken and masala looks so yummy 😋. Did you guys get round to making the pan-cake? The golden hour 🌅📷 is so easy on the eyes, color of the sand, water without a hint of glare, nice. With a reward of a cute little penguins at the end of the day. Thanks for breakfast vlog this morning 🙏🏻

[@PeterandYen]

It is so tragic what's happening in Ukraine right now 😥 if our video can even bring a momentary relief from the sad reality.. that makes us thankful. Really hope it'll be over asap and the madness ends 🙏 We unfortunately didn't end up making those pancakes! 🥞 I think we maximized sleeping in instead the next morning 🤣 Timaru was lovely.. such a beautiful sky that changed all the way through 🌅🐧 The penguins were just the cutest little fellas 🥰🥰 Thanks for watching LH and hope you have a good week ahead 🙏🙏

[@thekiwinomad]

The public gardens are also a great place to walk around if you are ever back in Timaru. As is the wetlands walk

[@nzcyclone]

A really lovely video and thank you for sharing with everyone. Timaru is where i live so get to see Caroline bay lots ..... I was pleased you mentioned about the Penguins and not using flashes ( although there is always some who try sadly ) One other thing will mention is that the Little Blue Penguin is a totally protected species... which means you can look BUT DO NOT touch or hinder in anyway. In other words it is illegal to try and pick them up or interfere with them. For someone who has a disability, do not think you cannot see them. If you park near where the penguin sign is and are quiet chances are you will get the opportunity to see one from the car (another place to park is down the end of Marine parade but do not go around the corner as there is more around that area as well and you can quite often see them. The Rose Garden is lovely but there is also two other areas. 1 is the Botanic Gardens which is south end of Timaru and then there is the Reserve which is West Timaru.. Those stairs you looked at by the rose garden light up at night time and look really lovely :)

[@PeterandYen]

That's why yen originally was attracted to the stairs because they were nicely lit up at night. Thanks for all the additional information it'll be really helpful for people wanting to see the penguins 🐧 🤙

[@nzcyclone]

@@PeterandYen You are very welcome. I hope that you are enjoying and having a wonderful time traveling around NZ?

[@PeterandYen]

Always fun traveling around New Zealand 😁 been back in Auckland waiting for things to calm down a bit 😅

[@nzcyclone]

@@PeterandYen Yeah it is, we have a very beautiful country and sadly, lots do not realise the beauty right on our very own doorstep... Keep safe .... Auckland have to say everytime been to Auckland it has rained and been cold..... and yeah things will settle down we will get there.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Oh man AirBnb’s with laundry are always clutch! And nice bonus fresh peaches 🍑

[@PeterandYen]

In Asia that's like $2 per load savings hahaha

[@davidbeazley1958]

Hey Peter and Yen, another great vid. I was just wondering if you guys have heard of another one of my favourite kiwi KZbinrs, @BeccaLoveless? A new immigrant from the U.S. Her vlogs are mainly about travelling in N.Z and food. I think she'd be a great fit for a collaboration. Again, love your work fam. 🙂✌🏾

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks David! Just catching up on replying to comments so we just responded to your other one about this 🙂 Thank you! Glad you enjoy our videos ☺️🙌✌️

[@davidbeazley1958]

@@PeterandYen really appreciate the response. ✌🏾💙✊🏾

[@ouradventerousdays]

I love butter chicken. I only eat nan and curry and lot of sauce and less meat 🤣. My favourite Indian restaurant is Priya in Hokitika, we dined there twice and their chai latte is next level. We did penguins viewing in Tasmania too, twice. However, the area has no streetlights, we can only see with our eyes and cannot film it. They also called fairy penguins, so cuuuuute 😍.

[@PeterandYen]

That sounds so cool! As a kid watching national geographic you think that penguins are everywhere in giant colonies... in reality that is far from the truth 😅

[@ouradventerousdays]

@@PeterandYen yes, some wilderness we have to see it with our eyes 👀

[@uyenvy565]

Nice video . I live in Timaru :)

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! It's a great city 😊👍

[@lorrainemiddlemiss733]

Did u know the shape of the garden is in the shape of a fish?

[@PeterandYen]

😯 didn't realise that

[@Ardvards]

in what world my guy

[@SeoulMan2020]

Penguiiiiiiiiiiins 🐧🐧🐧🐧😊😊😊😊 How awesome and a beautiful sunset 🌅! I have to ask…did you guys ever make pancakes with the best pancake recipe 🥞🥞🥞? …not that I’m big on 🥞 but curiosity got me on how good the recipe is 😁… Good call on Indian food… made my stomach growl again… great weather, great food, great sunset, penguins, great video! Safe travels guys and looking forward to the next vid :)

[@PeterandYen]

We were stoked we got to see a couple so up close!! 🐧🐧 Especially since we were there end of Jan and the best month to view them is Nov apparently... We should go back then coz there's meant to be lots of them that return and play about 😊 hahaha nah we didn't end up making the pancakes unfortunately but we've read from other Airbnb reviews that they enjoyed the pancakes 🥞😁 that Indian food was great.. and surprisingly reasonable for NZ prices 👍 Thanks Hans! Hope you're well and enjoying a good well deserved rest 🙂👋

[@SeoulMan2020]

@@PeterandYen I noticed the price on the Indian food..seemed like the price was a little lower than some of your other meals... looking forward to the next location....and the next meal! So so so so so so cool you guys got to see wild penguins again.... animals are so awesome!!! Eels, beetles, penguins, Hector's dolphins, Little penguins, fur seals....what an awesome trip!!

[@PeterandYen]

You are so sharp with your observations! Yes the meal was definitely on the more affordable end. $12 for each of the curries. $4 for the pain Naan and $6 for the paneer I think. Ahhh this trip was one of the best we've had and it still gets better from here 😉

[@theunknownunknowns256]

And... first!

[@PeterandYen]

Awesome stuff!! These belong to you this week 🏆🥇😊👍

[@theunknownunknowns256]

@@PeterandYen Why thank you kind people.😊

[@RochelNilendra]

I just saw Peter at Botany near Kmart. ;)

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha was getting KFC for the family 👪 😂

[@amberlethomson2071]

Next time you go to Timaru try wetlands cafe and yellow door cafe, for restaurants Street food kitchen is good

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the food recommendations 🤤

[@Jinjinwellingtonnz]

Which airbnb did you stay in? I go to Timaru often to see th in laws but don’t stay with them as they don’t have space.

[@PeterandYen]

Hiya 👋 the link to the Airbnb is in the description section 🙂👍

[@rob1971]

Aww, you guys were so lucky to see the penguins 🐧 I've only ever seen one penguin in NZ, up in the Bay of Islands, despite stopping over in Oamaru twice in the United m hopes of seeing them there. Looking forward to next week's video too now 🙂

[@PeterandYen]

O you're lucky to see one too rob... We've learnt that they're pretty shy little fellas. We heard that if you go during the right season in Oamaru you can see a lot of em.

[@dharamsakemprai6852]

Background music was 👍 please visit Assam India

[@intrepidadventurer1932]

And another place I have not been! Ah Indian food best fusion cuisine food on the planet! If you want hot curries, find a South Indian restaurant as South Indian chilli's are hotter than north Indian! Hey looks nice accommodation there! How cool is it to see those penguins! Always great to wander around gardens, I know you have often done gardens and so relaxing! yeah we can guess why it was cancelled! Another fine job!

[@PeterandYen]

Yea! Love Indian food 🤤🤤 and yes gardens too haha. There's a couple nice ones scattered throughout NZ 🙂 Hopefully you get a chance to visit Timaru some time and see some cute penguins too 😊👍🐧

[@intrepidadventurer1932]

@@PeterandYen Thank you for inspiring us on new places to see!

[@86snow]

Lesssssssssssshhhhhhgooooooooooo

[@PeterandYen]

😁🙌

[@berniefynn6623]

Any musicians want to form a group in Timaru???

[@dwayne5110]

To go from one place to another is so much hours i cant do that😢

[@PeterandYen]

Haha 3 hours is a bit of a long drive but worth it to visit all these beautiful areas around NZ 🥰 Time kinda just flies by coz the scenery is so beautiful 🙂👍

[@amberlethomson2071]

The mango chicken is the best there

[@PeterandYen]

If we're back we'll have to try that too 👍

[@joysun2015]

I’ve moved to Auckland it’s ok

[@RenaWith]

Why spend so much time on the room and not drive trhough the streets instead. Walk through the main street a little....Show the atmosphere of the place, parts that are unlike about the place....architecture, small cosy corners, more of food places...

[@larrymalpaya]

Nice...except for that overly rich indian food u guys ate with your bare hands