vlog | 12 days in new zealand with a family of 6 🌺 | FULL LIST of where to go + what to eat!

[@dayswithyou__]

hi guys! just a disclaimer - 🥸 wanna correct some errors that i missed before publishing the video: ❗it was still autumn when we visited in March, which is why the sun sets later (not because it's nearing winter as i originally said!) ❗hobbiton is of course in New Zealand, and not Australia (i've done too many Aussie vlogs that i got mixed up in the VO!) tysm for watching the vlog, and for all your love towards the voiceover so far!! 🥰

[@TheLeiloo86]

This is the best NZ vlog I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing! x

[@dayswithyou__]

You are too kind!! 🥲 so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Samuel-VanessaLee]

Hi Gillian, thank you for your NZ vlog! I'm visiting this autumn with my husband for our honeymoon, and have been trying to find some ideas for my trip! :) Your vlog came in time as we are clueless about NZ!

[@dayswithyou__]

I'm happy to hear that the vlog helped! You guys will love NZ, I'm sure ☺ You must try the fish & chips if you can. We miss it so much hehe. Have a great honeymoon you guys! 🥰

[@darrenho1174]

One of the best vlogs I've seen in awhile. Makes me really want to go to New Zealand. Thanks for this!!!!

[@dayswithyou__]

🥹 thank you for your very kind words! comments like these keeps us going 🩵 we're so glad you enjoyed it and hope you get to visit one day - it's too beautiful to miss!

[@Paul-c4p7c]

Thank you for making that vlog. You've definitely given me a few more ideas for my trip. All the best to you and the family

[@dayswithyou__]

That's so wonderful! Hope you'll have great weather on your travels :) Stay safe and have lots of fun!

[@cluuelessdays]

miss your voice!! I'm going to new zealand soon so this was helpful! love the sights so beautifulllll

[@dayswithyou__]

ashers!! ❤ hehe you’ll love ittt I can’t wait to see your travels!

[@heathersmiliekiwi8528]

Well done. 12 days is not normally enough but you managed it and didn’t look rushed. Glad you enjoyed our beautiful country and tried out new experiences

[@dayswithyou__]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes we were a little worried that it would be too rushed, but it all worked out perfectly :) Loved our time there, and already eager to be back!

[@deskuah]

I LOVE THE VOICEOVER ❤ and NZ too!!! heheh

[@dayswithyou__]

Naww hehe tysm!! NZ is really just too beautiful 💗💗

[@tayflorence]

Thanks for making this video! If you are to redo the trip, would you visit North Island? I'm planning to bring my elderly parents there in April 2025 and it's my mum's dream to visit NZ. I been NZ before but only been to the south. TVSM!

[@dayswithyou__]

@@tayflorence I think I would still visit North Island especially for the Hobbiton set since we grew up watching LOTR! But honestly, if not for that main attraction, I might skip North Island and save more time to leisurely explore the South instead, especially with family around :)

[@tayflorence]

@@dayswithyou__thank you dear! Will focus on the south then! 🥰

[@clarachnsj]

You make me wanna go New Zealand!!! 🥹 I love watching farm animals haha its so therapeutic!!

[@dayswithyou__]

You need to!! You will love feeding all the animals hehe rent a campervan and go around NZ 😍

[@thecreativebackpacker]

Finally came across a vlog which gave me much more ideas.. Stay blessed❤️😍

[@dayswithyou__]

:') you made our day! thank you for your kind comment, and safe travels!

[@aprilbernas1242]

Great video!!! Planning to go in March. For accommodations, did you pre-book rooms/apts or did you just book along the way? Thank you!

[@dayswithyou__]

@@aprilbernas1242 glad you enjoyed it! 🥰 we booked them in advance and I’d recommend so because they get snapped up quickly!

[@kimberlyfabro]

Enjoyed watching your vlog! I just got done exploring New Zealand with my husband and we loved it! Your edits was very calming! Can you please share what type of camera you use during your vlog? Thank you in advance!❤

[@dayswithyou__]

Thank you for the very kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed NZ as much as we did! I used my iPhone 14 Pro Max for this vlog because I didn't want to bring a heavy camera around haha

[@ccharrmaine]

love love loveee the voiceover..

[@dayswithyou__]

It can be your lullaby if you'd like 😍

[@emilielecomte974]

Congrats! I have several questions for you: How did you make your film? Alone or with a team? If alone, what software or application did you use? Thank you for your answers

[@dayswithyou__]

@@emilielecomte974 I filmed it all with just my iPhone and compiled the footage into a vlog through Adobe Premiere Pro ☺️

[@cjbrown3396]

So lovely !! Wish I could meet you guys in person

[@dayswithyou__]

Perhaps we will cross paths one day! :)

[@cjbrown3396]

@@dayswithyou__ yeah Im in Dunedin

[@celine11234]

Hi Gillian! Thank you for bringing us along to NZ & for the detailed itinerary. Just wondering, since you were there in March (supposedly warmer period) - what was the temperature there like? Y’all still look dressed for the cold haha! Also, what time did the sun rise & set then? :)

[@dayswithyou__]

💗 thank you for watching Celine! I think it was around 12-17 deg on most days over at the South Island and the winds were pretty strong so it does feel a little chilly sometimes. But for the North Island side, it was much warmer - 20-25 deg so we wore thinner layers like a cardigan and that's it! Sunrise was around 7:30am and sunset was 7:30pm! Half a day of sunshine 🌞

[@heathersmiliekiwi8528]

January and February is warmer. February is quieter as children are back at school

[@weechien2311]

hi! may I asked how many pax did you travel with and what car did you book for your travel? any car rental company recommendations? thanks in advance!

[@dayswithyou__]

hello! a total of 6 pax and we booked a hyundai imax for us to sit comfortably and accommodate all our luggages as well. we booked through apex car rental - they have always been reliable, and prices are competitive! :)

[@sashas7465]

Hi have you guys experienced any sand flies bite in NZ? Im thinking to go but hearing about sandflies gives me anxiety 😢

[@dayswithyou__]

Hello! We only saw more sandflies around Milford Sound area, but other than that, we didn't even notice them around. No bites either as we were completely covered! Maybe bring some bug repellent with you to help keep them away? :')

[@sashas7465]

@ Will do. Thanks for your reply! ;)

[@hrntbudi1683]

Hi can I know how much do u spend on car rental. And from which company thanks

[@dayswithyou__]

@@hrntbudi1683 hello, we spent around $160-200 NZD a day for car rental and we booked ours through apex for both north and south island :)

[@nikolaaagx]

when were you there excactly? I‘m pretty sure you said in winter but I‘m confused because you‘re outside in tshirts 😂

[@dayswithyou__]

March! It was autumn but some days were really so warm that wearing a jumper would be an overkill haha 🤣

[@nikolaaagx]

@@dayswithyou__ hahahah love it Can you recommend going to new zealand?

[@dayswithyou__]

are you asking if we recommend going to new zealand? cause if you are, we definitely do!!

[@PandaBangkokThailand]

Plan to visit in April 2025😊 Thank you for your information

[@dayswithyou__]

Oh nice! Love that you're planning ahead! Hope it was helpful for you 🤗

[@gyantsolhamo1476]

We too planning in mid April

[@cjiwo]

Hobbiton is in NEW ZEALAND NOT Australia

[@dayswithyou__]

Oh good! Glad you watched the vlog till that far hahaa 🤣 I only realised the mistake after the video went live but yes, it’s in NZ hahaha

[@anitarawat460]

❤lσvє u nєw zєαlαnd

[@dayswithyou__]

it’s the best 🥹

[@gissyb1]

Hobbitin us in new Zealand not Australia 😮

[@dayswithyou__]

Haha yes! Been doing Australia vlogs for too long... 😅 clarified it in the pinned comment above!