TOP 5 Must Visit Places in North Island, NEW ZEALAND

We've been stuck in lockdown here in Auckland for the past few weeks so we thought we'd put our heads together and come up with our top 5 places to visit in New Zealand's North Island to share with you all. We also included a few bonuses with our personal picks at the end too :)
There are tons of awesome places to see and visit around the North Island of New Zealand so it was tough settling on just these few.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Blue Spring Putaruru
01:28 Rotorua
02:26 Hawke's Bay Region
03:36 Gisborne
04:10 Auckland
06:09 Bonus Must Visits (Hobbiton and Cape Reinga)
You'll find all the places that we mentioned in this video in our North Island playlists:
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▸ • Auckland, New Zealand
Let us know where your must see spots are around the North Island of NZ and why. We'd love to know what your top must-visit places in New Zealand are.
Also, check out our Top 7 Must Visit Places in South Island, New Zealand:
▸ • TOP 7 Must Visit Place...
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[@rachaelblair2826]

Hi guys, we love your videos and have visited a few places now thanks to your motivation! Yesterday we did the Mercer Bay Loop walk, stunning! Keep up the great work when you can again! Rach and Chris x

[@PeterandYen]

So awesome to hear! Thanks Rach & Chris 😁❤️ Glad you enjoyed that Mercer Bay loop! 🌊 Did you do the uphill walk back? 😅

[@aliyahgregory-uluave177]

Is it just me that thinks Peter and Yens videos so addicting. Love you guys all the best xxx ♥♥♥❤❤💕💕

[@PeterandYen]

Aww you're so sweet thank you Aliyah! 😭 ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🙂🌻

[@Steehd]

Much love from us here in Rotorua 💙👌🏽

[@PeterandYen]

Love back at you guys 😁👋❤️ Rotorua is so awesome 😍

[@rachelkillcare5203]

I think New Zealand is the friendliest place in the world! I love it! I’m coming back in November. ❤️

[@feedmeimei]

The nature is amazing, seriously your vlogs always have me in awe 😱

[@PeterandYen]

The North Island is beautiful, then you see the South Island and it's like double wow 😍😍 very different to the North too 🙂

[@ciaraavrilrobotham]

Thank you so much! Really enjoyed this video.

[@feedmeimei]

WOW Rotorua looks incredible!! Definitely looks like a must visit 👌

[@PeterandYen]

Yea heaps of stuff to do there! The luge is a must 😁 so much fun ✌️🙂

[@brontewcat]

Do the tree walk. You do a day walk and then do the night walk. Both are beautiful.

[@christianmacedo1623]

Amazing video guys! Thanks for the good tips! 😎👍🏼

[@PeterandYen]

Glad you enjoyed it Christian! 😁👍

[@8900felix]

I can’t wait to visit New Zealand next year ♥️ Praying that things will have calmed down by then. Your videos are awesome guys! Keep’em coming 🤙🏼

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Felix 😊 and fingers crossed 🤞 that everything goes back to normal for the world 🌎

[@tashiaderrer9004]

Love you guys! These are great.

[@PeterandYen]

😁✌ ❤

[@Y3llowL3m0n]

Kia Kaha, good to see you two are safe and well!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you David 😁👍 Appreciate it 🙂✌️

[@maoriandhisdoberman8038]

My 2 hometowns made your list, yeeewww!!! 👏🏽👏🏽😁 Kiaora guys, stay safe!

[@PeterandYen]

Pew pew! 😁💕 kiaora and stay safe too 🙂👋

[@PuriandSue]

Love how this is like a summary and top pick from all the places you guys visited! This is like the best of the best, and for sure in my bucket list!! 😍😍😍 Every scene is just so cinematic in NZ!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@PeterandYen]

Haha thanks guys! ❤️❤️ It's just the North Island too.. South Island is incredibly beautiful so that's gonna give us even more of a headache when we eventually make that video 😅😅

[@alexandriamordovanakis7078]

Cheers Peter and Yen! Loved the video! Can not wait to come and visit the North Island it looks just magical. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are well.

[@PeterandYen]

The north island is great 😁👌 hope you enjoy your time when you do eventually visit. Thanks for watching

[@moneybee]

New Zealand is very high on my list! Great video guys, thanks for sharing! Eager to see more!

[@PeterandYen]

Glad you enjoyed the video 😁👍 hope it comes in handy for you one day if you're able to visit!

[@LAZINESS_IS_CALLING]

Hey Peter and yen love the videos sucks being in lockdown lol love to go see these places when lockdown Is over😁 keep the videos coming 👌

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Junior 👋🙂 Thank you! 😁 Yea looking forward to being able to go out and travel around again soon 🤞 Stay safe and take care!

[@yohanneauana5184]

you guys have the best NZ videos! excellent content! I'm basing my first visit to the country based on your content! can't wait! thanks so much!

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for the kind words Yohanne 😊🙏 where's topping your places to visit in NZ so far? 😁 Hope you'll have an awesome time when you visit!

[@jessicat4934]

Thank you for sharing your travels guys - i REALLY enjoyed watching & its just awesome to see NZ and all its beauty. Its the smaller towns that i need to visit more simply because of you guys xo

[@PeterandYen]

Aw thanks heaps Jessica! We hope to be able to show as much as we can of it while we're here back home during this pandemic. NZ small towns really do hold some great hidden gems 🙂❤️ Take care and stay safe!

[@carolinemccarthy5240]

Loved the video 😀

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Caroline glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@reezah7108]

Thabks for the awesome tips, love your enthusiasm for the North Island (and Auckland 😛)

[@PeterandYen]

No worries glad you enjoyed the video 😁🇳🇿

[@RudyVisuals]

Love this recap of all of your recent videos! It's nice to get your opinion on which places are a must visit 😃

[@PeterandYen]

It was tough coz there's heaps of places but these were great stand outs plus would appeal to normal folks too I think! 🙂👍

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Beautiful videos Ka Pai 💚

[@PeterandYen]

Kia ora 😁🤙

[@feedmeimei]

Omg I’ve never been so early I’m excited LOL I am aware it’s still not that early 😂

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha thanks hun 😂👍👋

[@wasalkhan8605]

Thank you so much your videos give us so much knowledge about NZ

[@PeterandYen]

No worries Wasal 😁✌ stay safe and have an awesome week ahead

[@heatherpelger1104]

Love your videos - love NZ - you bring NZ close when we are not able to be there - your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you❤️

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you 😊 glad you're enjoying the videos 🤙

[@kamalmiah4898]

Crisp quality and love the delivery style of the video 👍

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the compliment mate, appreciate it! 👍

[@karenmccluskey2693]

❤❤ Thanks for sharing. Such a lovely couple with a great vlog. ❤❤

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for dropping by and leaving us that comment Karen ❤❤ 😁✌

[@williamclarke2020]

You guys have become my new favourite KZbinrs! I am absolutely enthralled with NZ. As a Canadian who deals with massive snow storms and bone chilling weather every year, I must confess that the North Island looks pretty magical and ethereal to me!...Yes, my friends I have subscribed. Cheers from a cold and snowy Canada!

[@PeterandYen]

Hello hello 😁👋 Thanks so much and welcome to our channel! NZ is a very magical place 😊 have you got any plans to visit in the future?

[@williamclarke2020]

Actually I do! I am hoping in the fall(your spring) of 2025 when I get holiday time. I plan on a month's stay riding a motorcycle and camping on the north island. Cheers to you both! @@PeterandYen

[@LifetimeTravelmates]

Good compilation and top list with your recent highlights! 👍 Stay safe, hope things get better soon! 🙏 The railbike was probably our favourite! Good views and exercise!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks guys! A couple of throwbacks from old videos too but the recent trips just had such awesome sights and footage lol 😁👍 Railbike Gisborne was simply awesome 🛤️🚲🚲

[@linnyunt]

Awesome list, guys. I really want to check out those rail bikes.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Lin! It's super cool! 🙂❤️ There's 3 different tracks, one is a much shorter one so maybe in the future we might go try the others out too 😁 Hope you can do it one day too 👍🛤️🚲🚲

[@Unukadesign]

Woah congrats for reaching 20k guys 🥰🥰🥰 you guys are amazing! Can’t wait to watch more videos from you guys ❤️

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks so much Marie! ❤️❤️❤️😁

[@jen-heartofglass7339]

YO💕 Every place deserves to be first place. Absolutely gorgeous. A nice round up of all the recent videos💕 Thank you for all you do bringing us so much beauty and joy💕 Stay safe. Much love to you both and your families💕💕

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Jen! ❤️ I know right! It was so hard to pick but at least we came to an agreement on our top 5 then couldn't help it had to squeeze our extra faves in haha 😂 thank you for always supporting and leaving us such nice comments! Love to you and yours too 💕🙂👋 Take care! 🌻💕

[@jen-heartofglass7339]

@@PeterandYen You're very welcome.

[@rlim9947]

Good video, all the right choices, (including the bonus picks)

[@PeterandYen]

No right or wrong choices Dad 😅 These were just our top stand outs 👍

[@jas_sd_cruz3503]

will patiently wait for the south island version.. :) ....... i have always dreamed of living in Christchurch ^_^

[@PeterandYen]

We're definitely hoping to go to south island again soon 😁👍 Christchurch is awesome!

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey Peter and Yen! This is an awesome Top 10 for North Island! Love the Blue Springs... such a magical looking places. We loved when you guys went to Rotaura!! Auckland would be really nice to visit too. You both have so many beautiful and stunning places to visit, and we hope someday to get over there to visit!! Love your bonus locations. Hobbiton would be a fun stop, and so would Cape Regina!! We wouldn't be able to stop recording if we were there! Thanks for sharing and lots of love to you guys!!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks girls 😁✌ yeah totally y'all should plan a visit to New Zealand one day. This is just the north island 🏝 too we still have south to go 👌

[@bhanani5480]

Yes Yen!!! Cape Reinga is a definite must on the top NZ places. I'm definitely adding those places to my NZ travel list, but definitely the Blue Springs, Putaruru one. Great video as always 👍

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Bhanani 😁✌️ Def had to have Cape Reinga! Felt like some kinda achievement just being there 😂👍 Such gorgeous views and the cultural history is heart warming too ❤️ hope you'll like blue spring when you make it there and you get a beautiful day to enjoy it too 💙💙💙😍

[@bhanani5480]

@@PeterandYen Ae, e tika ana koe - Yes, you are right. I think it's the only place in the world that you can witness 2 oceans come together. When I see the damage and turmoil that the world is currently going through, it just reminds me of the awesome country that I call home and I can't wait to visit all those wonderful places you guys have been to..🙏👍🥰

[@catherinekhoo474]

Love this review n reminder...tq💕💕💕

[@PeterandYen]

😁❤

[@fayevids7391]

Taking us back to your travels was lovely. I’m glad Auckland was included. Waieke Island, I remember going over there and had a nice fish meal. NZ have so much to offer anyone that has never been. And you two represent NZ so beautifully. Thank you and God Bless always, Peter and Yen 💞💞

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for your Auckland support aunty Faye ❤😊 waiheke does have yummy as fresh fish 🐟 spots looking forward to going again soon 😁👌

[@rflorezd1901]

I remember going there too. The zip line and seeing dolphins on the way back to Auckland was awesome. Miss Auckland city. Matamata and rotorua miss them all.

[@PeterandYen]

Hope you can make it back again some time! 🤞🍀

[@Shotbyfelixx]

Great tips, thanks guys :D

[@PeterandYen]

If you have enough time for a day hike Felix, you should go to do the Tongariro Crossing! It'll take about 6-8 hours depending how fit you are and stopping for photos/videos etc but it's really beautiful with many different views along the trek. Only reason we didn't include it in here is probably coz of the time it takes to visit it and fitness involved to do it 😅 if you're going Rotorua though it's near there 👍 definitely worth visiting if you can and are fit enough (which you seem like you are!) 😁

[@Shotbyfelixx]

@@PeterandYen yeah that's one or our must visits ☺️

[@ChandySaoStreeteats]

Good list! There are some gems there in the North Island!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Chandy there sure are 😁👍

[@FoodandFootprints]

Blue Spring looks stunning! Nice shots of the birds flying in too

[@PeterandYen]

That one caught us off guard 😯 made it on the list in a strong way

[@thehanoianinnewzealand5464]

This is awesome!!! Totally agree! Love the spa and white water rafting in Rotorua, also the view from Te Mata Peak is just breathtaking!

[@PeterandYen]

😁🤙sounds like you've done a bit of traveling around too white water rafting in Rotorua sounds mean!

[@thehanoianinnewzealand5464]

@@PeterandYen Yup - cant wait for this weird time to be over then we can travel freely again :)

[@TwoHungryDiners]

Thanks for the summary video of top things to visit in North Island guys!! Definitely will use this list when we visit North Island in the future. Our favourite is probably the railbike activity in Gisborne, so that’s the top of our list 👍🏻 Yes for you to cover South Island next! 😄

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks guys! Glad you find the list handy 🙂 definitely gotta go try that railbikes one day 🛤️🚲 it's unique even to come across in other countries I believe!

[@itsnaniruatoe5328]

I’ve been loving your NZ videos especially Hawkes Bay, my hometown 😭💖 So good to see you guys still making videos despite everything going on 😩 Hope you guys are well 🥰

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for dropping by and leaving us that message 😊❤ It was important for us to support all our local kiwi businesses especially during this time n on the plus side yen and I got to see some amazing scenery 🤙😁

[@wynnsornchai4520]

Thank you so much for showing interest in north island 😊

[@PeterandYen]

We're blessed to have grown up here and had the opportunity to see so much 🙂👍

[@FoodandFootprints]

We loved your Napier content - that art deco architecture is amazing!

[@PeterandYen]

Yeah! Napier is awesome gonna look forward to heading back in summer

[@bye692001]

Awesome video guys, can't disagree with your choices, all stunning locations and a true reflection of NZ's culture and its natural habitat. stay safe

[@PeterandYen]

😁👌 I know it's so hard choosing a top 5 in North island right... if you had to make a list what would your top 5 be? So curious 🤔 n hope you stay safe too ✌

[@AnSEpisodes]

The name "Blue Spring Putaruru" really represents well...beautiful blue water! and yes Rotorua, in our bucket list already! wanna try the pools haha so many pools. The tree walks is amazing too, beautiful with lights.

[@PeterandYen]

Blue Spring is such a beautiful spot 😍💙 that was an easy one for us to agree on hahaha 😁👍 actually all of them on this list were, it's just what we had to leave off 😅

[@TheMamuchos]

awesome bonus spots as well

[@PeterandYen]

Haha couldn't help ourselves had to squeeze them in 😁💕

[@beachnz8117]

Thz for share ur live tour experience. Keep up guys.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Daman 😁✌ more vids coming right after lockdown

[@Travel_nature.]

Hey guys, I love how you make videos and show the beautiful scenery of NZ with a bit of history and an overview of that place. it's just amazing. I really love watching all of your videos :) I had a plan to come to NZ on a work visa, I was in the process, but unfortunately, the borders get closed. unlucky me.

[@PeterandYen]

Hi Usman, fingers crossed that things get back to normality soon and you can get that visa sorted. In the mean time stay safe and thank you for watching our videos 😊❤✌

[@FoodandFootprints]

Nice top 5 list!

[@PeterandYen]

😁👋

[@tinaniafamily916]

Love this video famz thank you for sharing Cheeeeehooooo

[@PeterandYen]

No worries thanks for watching guys!

[@samsaldate5828]

I love you guys showing us around New Zealand!! It’s a place I’ve always dreamed of visiting. If I ever make it there I want to meet you guys! You seem like my kind of people.

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you Sam 😁👋 Hope you'll be able to visit NZ one day 🇳🇿🤞🍀

[@Hanzzz95]

you guys are great! I've been to NZ a few times but now I definitely want to go again to check out these places :)

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! Where were your fave places from your time here? 🙂

[@srad1404]

Yayyy. finally its here.. Thanks Peter and Yen..

[@PeterandYen]

😁✌ hope you enjoyed the video Srad

[@nickandhelmi]

Rotorua and Gisborne for me any day! especially gisborne with the bike.. that is just insanely fun for a couple to do! :D

[@PeterandYen]

It's awesome ay! Def loved it for all the beautiful views and successfully completing the track hahaha 😁❤️👍🚲🛤️ You guys gotta try it next time you're in NZ 😉

[@Jmcwow275]

Im going to the north island on Friday! I can't wait

[@PeterandYen]

Nice have a good one 🤙

[@SoundSpaHK]

Thank you for your wonderful share of top 5 👍✅Ads✅✌Warm greetings from Hong Kong and see you again soon 💝

[@TheMamuchos]

Guys stay safe out there Nice that you guys put this Top 5 together, especially because you guys are locals, you have great info The stingray video was sooo cool!! Oh the Wahiki Islands, that is a dreamy place Agree, love when there is nature in cities, they give you so many options to do so much and enjoy of the concrete and the nature

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks guys! 💕🙂 Yea that's right, that's why Auckland is awesome. There's a great mix of both. Suits us perfectly 😁❤️

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

We actually think it's harder to make a video about the area you're from. And you guys have gone to so many cool places, these videos are great ways to give high level tips.Those geothermal pools sound amazing right about now. We also love when you guys visit the local wineries.

[@PeterandYen]

It is right?! 😅 Coz you've gone to soo many places and they all have their own special memories too but we're happy with this list despite it being difficult to put together 😅 gonna be just as tough when we eventually make our South Island top picks I bet 😅 Thanks guys! 👋🙂💕

[@nathisworld4434]

New subscriber here, beautiful content ❤

[@greyhairsoft]

Brilliant content...

[@PeterandYen]

Cheers 🍻 🥂 😁

[@Unukadesign]

Whoever reads this please don’t skip the ads🙏🏽 It’s the least we can do to help support Peter and Yen for all their hard work and efforts 🥰❤️💞 Congrats again guys on 20K! Keep it up! 👍🏽 Tu meke!

[@PeterandYen]

Aww you're so sweet thank you for your support! 💕💕🙂 Don't worry though just skip the ads especially if they're too long lol 😅😂👍

[@davidoneill2983]

Great vid! It would be awesome if you guys went to Marlborough wine region and showed the wineries, produce shops, things to do and scenery

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! Def hoping to go South Island again soon 🤞🙂

[@SeoulMan2020]

More than just a little bit of geek in me... I have it in abundance. I'm with you Peter.. still remember spending weekends reading the Hobbit as a kid and watching the 1977 animated movie at a school assembly. Was awesomeness...

[@PeterandYen]

😁 geeky things are the best especially the fantasy magic kind. Sci fi is cool too but yup classic elf, wizard, warrior and ranger stories r the best 👌

[@matthewlarkin2630]

Awesome list, i know its impossible to include all the amazing places on the north island but i think you need to add Lake Taupo and nearby Tongariro national park (Mount Doom). Went there earlier this year and there was so much to do and see.

[@PeterandYen]

Taupo and tongariro are awesome as well. We've made vlogs from both locations before. 😅 it was so hard making this list limited to 5 places.

[@MelHyde]

Love this

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😁👍

[@HangryByNature]

Sooooo many awesome places! Blue springs and rotorua are my 2 favourites!! Hobbiton would be must visit for us when we visit NZ. Seen LOTR and the Hobbit trilogies so many times lol!

[@PeterandYen]

You'll have to add Wellington to the list too in that case so you can check out Weta workshop (the company behind so many incredible movie props including LOTR) 😁👍

[@armysofblinks1321]

I agree with the blue springs I have been there about 3 times and it is a really beautiful place with tons of nature😌😀😁😃

[@PeterandYen]

It's pretty magical huh! 😍💙🍃

[@PuriandSue]

The view behind you guys 🤩

[@PeterandYen]

Do you notice how the weather changes too? 😅😂 That's Auckland weather for you lol 😅

[@SundaiLove]

Yassss so helpful

[@PeterandYen]

😁👋 make your eventual holiday to NZ atleast a month

[@jolintruong6263]

There are so many incredibles places to visit in New Zealand. I love so much.

[@PeterandYen]

Plenty of beautiful spots Thu! Hope you can see them for yourself one day ☺️ take care! We miss Vietnam 😭

[@yiyiysusrecetasfaciles3921]

nice video !

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! 😁👋💕

[@AlwaysAnAdventureWithKids]

Level 2.5 we are free! I can't wait for summer. We love going north to the beaches.

[@PeterandYen]

We're truly spoilt with beautiful beaches in NZ ay! Hopefully we can go back down to level 1 again soon 🤞🍀

[@AnSEpisodes]

Wanna ride that bikes! we'll not even want to blink for a second with that view. ahh hoping this craziness is over and we could visit your country guys!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha don't worry it's like 4 hours of soaking in those views on the rail bike adventure so you'll have plenty to soak in 😁👍🚲🛤️ Hopefully you can visit NZ soon 🇳🇿🤞 Corona needs to just go away already! 😑

[@brontewcat]

Thank you for recommending Blue Springs. We visited it on our way after visiting Hobbiton and before we went to Rotarua. I have not see anyone else mention it before. It was stunning.

[@PeterandYen]

Awesome you got to see it! Hope you had really good weather to enjoy it at its prettiest 😊💙

[@brontewcat]

@@PeterandYen Yes. We were driving around part of North Island in the week before Auckland flooded on 27 Jan, and we had lovely weather. Then we went on a cruise down the east coast and round the Fiordland and the weather wasn’t as good. We left Auckland on the cruise the day before the flood. We really felt for you Kiwis- this summer had not been kind. I think we got the best weather the week we drove around.

[@martinff4888]

Nice video my friend

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Martin 🙂👍

[@mototoboy253]

Nice video guys !....love your passion for travel and sharing your experiences 👍😎😍. We certainly live in a beautiful country aye, level 2 tmrw ....Fong mei cafe here I come !....stay awesome 👏.

[@PeterandYen]

Woohoo unfortunately still not 0 cases but hopefully it'll come right down next week. Enjoy fong mei 😁👌 what do you normally order from there?

[@mototoboy253]

@@PeterandYen Well....the wonton noodle soup for lunch 😋....or spicy deep fried pork chop & braised tofu with fish for dinner !

[@PeterandYen]

Mmmmmm dang it now I want fong mei 😅

[@user-uh5fx7ch5d]

Merry Christmas🎉

[@PeterandYen]

Merry Xmas 🎄 😊

[@TheartistformerlyknownasMrLuke]

What a great channel- nice

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! 🙂👍

[@RudyVisuals]

I'm glad that hobbiton made the list 😀 It must be so magical for LOTR fans to visit there and to have dinner at the green dragon inn!

[@PeterandYen]

Yea that's definitely Peter's stand out for sure! 😁👍

[@cheongarden9645]

Love New Zealand so much!!!

[@PeterandYen]

😁🇳🇿❤️👍

[@thomaskwok1531]

Hawkers Bay , Napier , Hasting , Havelock North and the near by area is my favorite place to visit ! 🍇🍇🍇 Tauranga is my second favorite area to visit , long beach ...... Anyway thanks you guys recommendations 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PeterandYen]

Awesome list Thomas! 😁👍💕

[@EuniceCaligagan]

Awesome, beautiful 💕 thanks for sharing your wonderful video new friend here 😊

[@Waitomo64]

Obviously Waitomo because of my name... I come from Te Kuiti.. Also Raglan for the best pirs around and seeing it in summer is awesome... trying walking to the beach ! You have to jump on your towel every few metres as your feet burn... Also I reckon Hotwater beach, Whitiagna and you can't go past staying in Tairua..I used climb at Mt Eden, so One Tree Hill.. Whakatane...Grew up there too.. Mt Maunganui and Tauranga is a very nice spot.. Lots of good memories and I'm very homesick at the moment..

[@barryeldridge2998]

hi peter and yen would like to say if i had to pick the highlight of my trip it would have to be Tauranga and mount manganui .also loved whitianga and all of the corramandel peninsular . oh heck it was all amazing haha . missing my travels so much. but always look forward to your blogs . take care yeah . :]

[@PeterandYen]

Heya Barry 👋🙂 aww yes those places are awesome too! It was so tough putting this list together 😅 too many great spots to choose from ☺️ Always nice to hear from you! Take care and stay safe too ❤️👋🌻

[@berttroubleyn3475]

Looking forward to the South Island version! It's a shame you can't travel there now, would be cool to see some southern lights shots in winter time...

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Bert! 👋 Auckland's lockdown has loosened now so we're allowed to travel between regions again but we just don't know if we're suddenly gonna go back to level 3 coz we're at level 2.5 at the moment 😅 makes things a little tricky to plan! Hoping to go again soon though 🤞

[@missymason2377]

Awesome,

[@PeterandYen]

😁✌️

[@KitchenPlaza]

Fantastic

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! 🙂👍

[@caqtchpd6718]

I really enjoyed your road trip vlogs 👍

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! When the lockdown ends we're planning on heading back out for more trips 😊

[@caqtchpd6718]

Good to hear! I’m currently in the UK but I’m hoping to move over to New Zealand one day !

[@caqtchpd6718]

Peter and Yen Congrats on 20k subscribers! Also may I ask what drone you guys use the camera looks stunning

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you! 🙂 We use the mavic pro platinum 👍

[@caqtchpd6718]

Peter and Yen thanks 🙏

[@catherinehegarty5078]

Fantastic Video - I've never been to NZ(My Buckert List), I'm going to visit next year once the borders are open again - you've taken the hard part of choosing what to do out of the equation for me , and given such good ideas for day trips and weekend trips - I have family in Auckland, where I plan to stay & use as a base-camp for a 12 day trip - Thank Peter & Yen - Having been on 'Lockdown' for 4 months in the USA, I still can't travel overseas either (originally from Ireland) or travel from State to State otherwise, I would have to do a '14 day Qaurantine' - I know how frustrating it can be - Stay Strong, Stay Safe & Be Healthy - looking forward to your next video !!

[@oscarcompton-moen6363]

If you want to see some good scenery and nature, make sure you go to the South Island. However, if you prefer the cities then stay in the North.

[@catherinehegarty5078]

@@oscarcompton-moen6363 Thanks Oscar - great tips. I'm staying with family who live in Auckland, sadly I only have 12 days, so ...to travel, as it takes 2 days to get to NZ & 2 days back to USA , limited time etc, I will visit the South Island on another visit, once I get acquainted with NZ !!

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Catherine 😊 hope you're staying safe in America right now too. Really scary the daily numbers. Fingers crossed 🤞 the world returns to normality soon. You're gonna have a really good amount of time to cover a lot of the things on this list with that stay. We'll eventually make a south island video too for when you come back 😁👍

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

Love the rail bikes! It's Ok to be bias. Haha Waiheke Island sounds amazing. Would love to visit Auckland. It's actually not that expensive from Chicago. Nabol is especially happy that you're including Matamata. Hahaha

[@PeterandYen]

Hahaha is Nabol a LOTR fan too? 😁👍🍻 But yep 💯 definitely had to include Auckland in this!

[@Drewzinho21]

Kia ora. Thank you both for these very helpful guides and tips. I’m finally planning a trip to the North island with my wife and your videos definitely come in clutch. That being said do you know of some nice places where we can view a pōwhiri? Something I’ve always loved when it comes to the indigenous tribes of Aotearoa. Thank you again for your help and keep up the good work 🤙🏾

[@PeterandYen]

Kia ora! 🙂👋 Thank you! Glad you find our videos handy 😁👍 For a pōwhiri you can go to the Bay of Islands and to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. If you're lucky you'll get picked to be the chief and briefly participate in the pōwhiri too like Peter did 🙂 you can check that out in this Bay of Islands video of ours: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uXqqd9hZ2fsNE hope you'll have a wonderful time in the North Island and happy new year btw 🙂

[@Drewzinho21]

I just finished watching your video visiting the Bay of Islands and no surprise I absolutely find it very helpful and enjoyable. Thank you so much again for your help so that our trip will be a pleasantly unforgettable one 🙂 I also plan to get into video editing myself so if it’s okay with both of you, may I tag you on IG and do a shout out. Happy New Years to the both of you as well 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁 and sure of course please feel free to tag us over on IG 🙂👍

[@LanaTiare]

Blue springs is super beautiful! Definitely one of my favs too. Can’t go wrong with Rotorua! I reckon that’s a great place to visit if you only have a short amount of time in the north island because there’s so much for tourists to do there 😄. I’m sill yet to visit Hawkes bay! Looks great! Haha yayyy!!! Auckland! It’s so funny how people who live outside of Auckland often don’t like it because of the traffic, but it’s such a chill city compared to many cities in the world. I personally love it too 🥰 I agree! So multicultural, I miss that about Auckland. It’s so hard to find good asian cuisine in Europe 😂 Great vid guys! Hope you’re both staying well 😊 I’m doing a lil catchup of all your vids so expect some spam hehe 😁

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha you know lana yen and I really wanna visit Europe and see all the amazing history, landscape and architecture but the thing that we're a bit worried about is whether we can last without any Asian cuisine for months at a time 😅 we are both doing well just taking baby steps out side of lockdown but things seem to be returning back to normal thankfully.

[@LanaTiare]

Peter and Yen Haha yeah I’m sure you can find Asian over here as we have it’s just expensive for what you get...Not the same quality usually. Oh glad to hear the lockdowns are lifting now 😄

[@PeterandYen]

We'll have to make do haha 😁 hope you guys are doing well and staying safe 👋

[@LanaTiare]

Peter and Yen Thank you! 😊 You guys too!

[@TinanaDIY]

I definately think it's a must do, to visit places around Aotearoa before venturing overseas. My parents are big travellers, so before we visited any overseas countries, we visited a lot of different places in NZ. My mum once asked us to close our eyes and point at a place in the North Island and that's where we went on holiday! bahahahaha I loved how you said Auckland. Everybody is going to say their home city/town/area for sure!

[@PeterandYen]

💯🙂👍 even though we've traveled around NZ heaps before we're still discovering new places so it's awesome ☺️ That's such a cool way to travel! It's like mystery box travel 😁💕 Hahahaha keeping it real, gotta have the city we grew up and lived in almost our entire lives 🤣👍

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

thanks for a useful video guys !! I had watch until 3:00 mins of your video. What is that place where you walk on the bridge acroos the pond? Thanks

[@PeterandYen]

That's Pekapeka Wetlands walkway in the Hawke's Bay 😁👍

[@MattsMegabites]

Rotorua looks incredible. I just showed my girlfriend Lord of the Rings for the first time and now she really wants to go. This list was mighty helpful!

[@PeterandYen]

Oh she'd definitely love Matamata, Hobbiton in that case 😁👍 Wellington too where you can visit Weta workshop!

[@johngy40]

if you guys visit hawkes bay again visiting the redwood forest at te mata peak is spectacular a bit of a walk but worth it

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the recommendation 😊👌 adding it on our list of places to visit

[@LaurasLifeInJapan]

Hi Peter and Yen! Thank you for recommending some more amazing places! I never knew that there was an island close to Auckland but Waiheke island looks so nice to go to! :D Do you sometimes also travel over to the South Island? I hope you're both safe during the new lockdown in Auckland and I hope the situation improves quickly!

[@PeterandYen]

Hey Laura 😁👋 yeah we've been to the south island many times over the years. We've got a few vlogs from there too in the archives ✌

[@LaurasLifeInJapan]

@@PeterandYen Oh I'm going to take a look then at your older videos!:D