Having lived in New Zealand's North Island since 1965 and having travelled extensively throughout both Islands on various great holiday's, I enjoyed this film immensely . It brought back many memories of wonderful trips with my Family and adventures of exploring most of both Islands by car and do all the touristy things. Over the years I've managed to see more of New Zealand than I ever did of England, an error which I rectified about 10 years ago during one of our OE's back to what was once home. We've never regretted our decision to come to this wonderful country and now in our old age, we are content to sit back and enjoy it still.
@@WildonCamera: You're welcome. The thing that always mystifies me is that there are 94 people who disliked it. One wonder's just what they expect that the rest of us miss? It's a funny old World isn't it?
I have lived here with my kiwi wife since 1998 & am now in the same position, just west of Christchurch. On returning to England for holidays, I deplore how it has changed for the bad. I hope NZ never suffers the same way
Absolutely a magnificant trip, marvelous views and sights we know them too.... we get "homesick" for New Zealand watching this clip, many thanks for sharing
Absolutely gorgeous nature!! Thank you for this incredible documentary!! And Hell yes - everyone needs to be aware of the intent to drill for oil and upset forever this lovely and unspoiled land. I appreciate you sharing this! Well done! Blessings from Ohio, USA.
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Kia Ora.Thank you for the video. Some of these places are no longer to be seen. After the earthquake the seafloor changed and some places are not accessible anymore in Kaikoura. I love New Zealand. Kiwis are very friendly and the scenery is breathtaking.
Visited the north island two years ago and i must say it's spectacular. Hope to visit the south island soon because I've been told that it's absolutely amazing. Worthwhile visiting thanks for sharing
This was a trip down memory lane for me. We moved from Christchurch to South Australia in 1995. We lived in Oamaru for 6 years I think when I was little. I was born in Ashburton. I remember family holiday in Akaroa when we went out on a boat and I caught 2 fish on one line. I was horribly motion sick though. Kaikoura was the first time I heard my Dad swear when he slipped on some rocks going down to see the seals. We went on holidays to the West coast, met some hippies :) Yuk I remember eating whitebait fritters...when I didn't realize what they were lol. The lakes of N.Z, are amazing aye. Would love to go back there one day and take my children who are all grown up now, show them our roots :) Revisiting all these beautiful places with new eyes having clocked up more life experience would be so spectacular :)
For those who want to immerse in the scenic beauty and tranquil charm, they can stick onto the west coast of the South Island. You might never come across such diverse and spectacular landscape anywhere else in the world. There are lush green country side and barren terrains, rain forests, excellent beaches and lakes, glaciers, ghost towns, mining towns and the popular adventure town in Queenstown. Make sure you go to Milford Sound and relax yourself. For those looking out for a hiking practice, there is the Milford Sound trek which is really awesome.
I remember one day when a bunch of Maoris came to our hostel and brought like kilos of seafood they caught just hours before that and invited us to joing their dinner. One of countless great memories of my travels!!!! This country is just a pearl!!
New Zealand is a beautiful country. I've visited both islands and they're equally beautiful. Christchurch I liked very much as well as Wellington. The nature is breathtaking and the people are equally the same, very friendly. Long to come back one day.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. If you have another chance to visit South Island, please enjoy Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman too.
This is an awesome video! I live down in chch and was trying to find a whale watching clip from Kaikoura because I'm pondering an overnight trip, but ended up watching the whole video. I should get out more :p awesome job!
No way to say how gorgeous the Southern Alps are from Kaikoura. And so much that you can see on a day boat trip. Unthinkable that oil drilling could happen here. Btw, the train from Picton to Christchurch goes through Kaikoura, and if that is the only time you have, then take the ferry from Wellington then the train down to Christchurch- and you’ll see the most in the shortest time. Don’t fly. West Coast: there is a train through the Southern Alps to the West Coast. This takes you past stunning lakes and through the Southern Alps. Expect rain and, we’ll, unique lifestyle, on the West Coast. Plus, remember that we invented the Pavlova!
I have a coworker moving back to Sydney and I have always wanted to go to Australia. I have also always been curious about New Zealand and its beautiful wonders. Seems like the perfect excuse to see both gems! Great video! Now...I need a video on how to save up for such a trip!! :) Best wishes!
Shame about your Wanaka/Milford Sound flight. Luckily, we were staying with relatives in Wanaka and were able to wait for a clear day. It was incredible. Hope you get to do it some day.
My only gutting moment. You didn't show us the night sky! Still a great vid. Coming from visitors, I was genuinely impressed that you took the time to learn how to pronounce place names and other Māori words. You brought back some great memories.
Hello, loved watching the video. Enjoyed the detailed information provided by you. Just wanted to know if I could refer to some beautiful scenes to create my artwork as I am into painting nature. If I do refer then I will definitely mention the source. Let me know about it. The places as captured by you are so amazing that I want to paint a whole lot of them. Thanks for the excellent video. Would visit some day.
I would like to go to New Zealand soon.. wel... when I'm about 20.. but besides the pretty film and good information... I wonderd what kind of camera you two used :) please let me know as soon as possible :D thank you
“The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words and bullets, not food and shelter.” ― Bill Mollison ...depend on the very system they attack...
Was the Canon used for both stills and video? Absolutely stunning videography, great work guys!! Myself and my partner will be travelling to NZ this year, and really look forward to checking out some of the places you have visited. :)
John Lambert There is only one still in this video - the one about the cheese factory - which was taken using an HTC One M7 phone. All the rest was Canon. I'm tempted to go back as well as there's so many other spots I'd like to visit. Enjoy!
John Lambert Don't forget to go to Fox Glacier, and do the Helicopter trip up onto the Fox Glacier itself and then on to Franz Josef. You stop on top of the glacier, with magnificent views. I'd go back to the South Island any time.
wow love to go south island new zealand been living down the north island but never been to south if it wasnt this covid- 19 i already had plan to have a holiday .
NZ is amazing..i agree, 1 week is no where enough to do South island. Even 2 weeks would fall short. Make a winter trip as well ..ski remarkables, coronet peak, mount hutt, heli ski mount cook . Canoe in Able tasman n p. Dine NZ cuisine in the fancier Christchurch eatery's , whale watching in kaikura..dine on seafood while u r here. Drive the scenic Arthurs pass, do the awsome foursome trip in Queenstown incl the helicooter dive into the remarkables mountains , Milford sound fjord cruise, Te Anau caves boat trip, take that pic from Good shepherds church at lake tekapo, lunch at Haast pass, guided glacier walk on Fox Glacier..be careful of tumbling boulders, shop dine in Greymouth, pancake rocks, spend a day with awsome locals in quaint Reefton..skinny dip in the natural hot pool , Hamner springs as well..list is endless..buy fairydown, Kathmandhu n other great NZ outdoor gear, u wont be disapointed. Carry a full wallet as NZ is fairly cheap.
Colin Richards Oh you will miss out the North Island? So you would travel all that way and not visit the volcanic plateau? How about experiencing fly fishing for wild Steelhead trout on the mighty Tongariro? Yep, you are right, much too adventuresome! Watch the video at home.
@@pierevojzola9737 My comments are baesd on an equal time spent touring both Islands in a camper van in 1998. I found the SI a constant "wow", but only enjoyed the North of the NI. I'm not being rude, just honest. As for the desert road, that's shockingly boring.
Unfortunately the Ohau waterfall was severely damaged during the 2016/17 earthquakes. You can no longer get to it. In some areas the sea floor lifted up over 6 feet. The coast line has changed a lot since then.
Hey, really amazed to see this one. Can u help me giving any tour operator contacts who can arrange all of these places to visit? Or any other option ?? Thanks again for this wonderful post (y)
Beautiful video. Thank you for your very informative video. We are planning a trip to NZ South Island in March & April for 2 weeks (last week of March + first week of April 2018). I hope the weather will be nice during those weeks. We also want to do a roadtrip with all spots in your video. Again. Thank you & Happy New Year 2018.
My family arrived in Akaroa in 1839. Beautiful place. But we (and our shipmates) were there before the French. We were the original settlers, not the French. They didn’t get there until August 1840.
Hi there! I am panning to visit South NZ this November! 1) May I know did you plan the route yourself? How did you do it? 2) How long did the trip take?
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Having lived in New Zealand's North Island since 1965 and having travelled extensively throughout both Islands on various great holiday's, I enjoyed this film immensely . It brought back many memories of wonderful trips with my Family and adventures of exploring most of both Islands by car and do all the touristy things. Over the years I've managed to see more of New Zealand than I ever did of England, an error which I rectified about 10 years ago during one of our OE's back to what was once home. We've never regretted our decision to come to this wonderful country and now in our old age, we are content to sit back and enjoy it still.
Thank you Dave, that's very generous and thoughtful feedback-it's much appreciated!
@@WildonCamera: You're welcome. The thing that always mystifies me is that there are 94 people who disliked it. One wonder's just what they expect that the rest of us miss? It's a funny old World isn't it?
I have lived here with my kiwi wife since 1998 & am now in the same position, just west of Christchurch. On returning to England for holidays, I deplore how it has changed for the bad. I hope NZ never suffers the same way
Absolutely a magnificant trip, marvelous views and sights we know them too.... we get "homesick" for New Zealand watching this clip, many thanks for sharing
Best road trip documentary ever. Commentary sophisticated! Ta!
It is the most beautiful country in the world. I would never forget it..
Absolutely gorgeous nature!! Thank you for this incredible documentary!! And Hell yes - everyone needs to be aware of the intent to drill for oil and upset forever this lovely and unspoiled land. I appreciate you sharing this! Well done! Blessings from Ohio, USA.
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I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any help you can give me
@Casen Aries Instablaster ;)
Very beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing.
So beautiful, like heaven on earth. I live in Auckland and hope to go to South Island one day. Great video. Thanks for posting.
Very good Documentary and a good voice for discribing the wonders of this nature!
Such a fantastic video!
Fabulous!!! The best is your commentary. Eloquent. Best of all commentaries on RUclips...
Excellent video! I'd like to thank you for sharing with us. Internet revolutionized the way cultures are spreading around the globe. Thanks again!!!
Kia Ora.Thank you for the video. Some of these places are no longer to be seen. After the earthquake the seafloor changed and some places are not accessible anymore in Kaikoura. I love New Zealand. Kiwis are very friendly and the scenery is breathtaking.
Visited the north island two years ago and i must say it's spectacular. Hope to visit the south island soon because I've been told that it's absolutely amazing. Worthwhile visiting thanks for sharing
@Bkzy _ Can't wait to visit then. Let's hope we start travelling soon
This was a trip down memory lane for me. We moved from Christchurch to South Australia in 1995. We lived in Oamaru for 6 years I think when I was little. I was born in Ashburton. I remember family holiday in Akaroa when we went out on a boat and I caught 2 fish on one line. I was horribly motion sick though. Kaikoura was the first time I heard my Dad swear when he slipped on some rocks going down to see the seals. We went on holidays to the West coast, met some hippies :) Yuk I remember eating whitebait fritters...when I didn't realize what they were lol. The lakes of N.Z, are amazing aye. Would love to go back there one day and take my children who are all grown up now, show them our roots :) Revisiting all these beautiful places with new eyes having clocked up more life experience would be so spectacular :)
The most beautiful place on earth. If I could describe heaven this would be it.
You're right. That's why I Love NZ 🇳🇿😍
For those who want to immerse in the scenic beauty and tranquil charm, they can stick onto the west coast of the South Island. You might never come across such diverse and spectacular landscape anywhere else in the world. There are lush green country side and barren terrains, rain forests, excellent beaches and lakes, glaciers, ghost towns, mining towns and the popular adventure town in Queenstown. Make sure you go to Milford Sound and relax yourself. For those looking out for a hiking practice, there is the Milford Sound trek which is really awesome.
Made me feel homesick.
His accent isn't "weird" or "stiff", in fact it's a treat to hear good English spoken.
Beautiful Newzealand!!! Placid sea; Picturesque scene of wonderland !!!♡♥♡♥♡♥☆♣♧★☆♣♧★
Very beautiful 🌲🌹🌳🌺🌴🌷🌲🌸🌳🌹🌴🌷🌲🌻🌳🌺🌴🌼🌲🌻🌳🌷🌴
Awesome video. New Zealand I love you. :) bestest place on earth
Thanks for sharing. New Zealand is indeed a beautiful country.
I remember one day when a bunch of Maoris came to our hostel and brought like kilos of seafood they caught just hours before that and invited us to joing their dinner. One of countless great memories of my travels!!!! This country is just a pearl!!
This is one of the best place on earth. I love NZ 🇳🇿😍
Thank you for sharing this lovely place!
R u from India
Good documentary. Vacant,vast ,open spaces were simply breathtaking. A claustrophobe would love to live here.
Wonderful place..
Heart touch ..
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New Zealand is a beautiful country. I've visited both islands and they're equally beautiful. Christchurch I liked very much as well as Wellington. The nature is breathtaking and the people are equally the same, very friendly. Long to come back one day.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. If you have another chance to visit South Island, please enjoy Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman too.
Thanks for a wonderful video with great diction.
Such a great VDO ....love to go to NZ again ✈✈
This is an awesome video! I live down in chch and was trying to find a whale watching clip from Kaikoura because I'm pondering an overnight trip, but ended up watching the whole video. I should get out more :p awesome job!
Thank you for this beautiful video. So amazing
No way to say how gorgeous the Southern Alps are from Kaikoura. And so much that you can see on a day boat trip. Unthinkable that oil drilling could happen here. Btw, the train from Picton to Christchurch goes through Kaikoura, and if that is the only time you have, then take the ferry from Wellington then the train down to Christchurch- and you’ll see the most in the shortest time. Don’t fly. West Coast: there is a train through the Southern Alps to the West Coast. This takes you past stunning lakes and through the Southern Alps. Expect rain and, we’ll, unique lifestyle, on the West Coast. Plus, remember that we invented the Pavlova!
Awesome documentry:)...Thanks for sharing it!
White bait patties...YUM! Great video
euw!
This place is one of the most beautiful places on the planet
Excellent doc.
Omg..stunning. no words for the beauty of nz! haven
So.lucky to have this at my backdoor. South Island NZ.
Do your self a favor
This place is one of the most beautiful places on the planet
!!!!!!! GO THERE !!!!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed our country. Welcome back, anytime, mate :)
Love this country soooooooooooo much.
perfectly done, brings the beauty with your enjoyable voice the best way, can´t wait to be there in some days.
Great video and nature too.Thx for sharing video and greetings from Canada! 👌💖
Beautiful cantry. mountains and ocean!👍🏻
I have a coworker moving back to Sydney and I have always wanted to go to Australia. I have also always been curious about New Zealand and its beautiful wonders. Seems like the perfect excuse to see both gems! Great video! Now...I need a video on how to save up for such a trip!! :)
Best wishes!
Shame about your Wanaka/Milford Sound flight. Luckily, we were staying with relatives in Wanaka and were able to wait for a clear day. It was incredible. Hope you get to do it some day.
My only gutting moment. You didn't show us the night sky! Still a great vid. Coming from visitors, I was genuinely impressed that you took the time to learn how to pronounce place names and other Māori words. You brought back some great memories.
Hi how r u
Beautiful video, music and voice. Thanks for sharing!
Great video. Thank you.
really good doc.
Great Vid...thanks for the upload!
good footage & knowledge man, Jill, Auckland.
Love New Zealand....Best Regards From Pakistan
Hello, loved watching the video. Enjoyed the detailed information provided by you. Just wanted to know if I could refer to some beautiful scenes to create my artwork as I am into painting nature. If I do refer then I will definitely mention the source. Let me know about it. The places as captured by you are so amazing that I want to paint a whole lot of them. Thanks for the excellent video. Would visit some day.
I would like to go to New Zealand soon.. wel... when I'm about 20.. but besides the pretty film and good information... I wonderd what kind of camera you two used :) please let me know as soon as possible :D thank you
“The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words and bullets, not food and shelter.”
― Bill Mollison ...depend on the very system they attack...
In response to Birgit Ham, we used a Canon 5D Mark II. Enjoy New Zealand!
Was the Canon used for both stills and video? Absolutely stunning videography, great work guys!! Myself and my partner will be travelling to NZ this year, and really look forward to checking out some of the places you have visited. :)
John Lambert There is only one still in this video - the one about the cheese factory - which was taken using an HTC One M7 phone. All the rest was Canon. I'm tempted to go back as well as there's so many other spots I'd like to visit. Enjoy!
John Lambert Don't forget to go to Fox Glacier, and do the Helicopter trip up onto the Fox Glacier itself and then on to Franz Josef. You stop on top of the glacier, with magnificent views. I'd go back to the South Island any time.
Hey, nice movie. Which season was it ?
It was spring (November 2013).
very much enjoyed watching this video, thanks
Beautiful trip and great shoot
A very nice video.
wow love to go south island new zealand been living down the north island but never been to south if it wasnt this covid- 19 i already had plan to have a holiday .
きれい～🎵♥️素晴らしいです。
ありがとうございます😊♥️
Beautiful country New Zealand
Truly amazing place
NZ is amazing..i agree, 1 week is no where enough to do South island. Even 2 weeks would fall short. Make a winter trip as well ..ski remarkables, coronet peak, mount hutt, heli ski mount cook . Canoe in Able tasman n p. Dine NZ cuisine in the fancier Christchurch eatery's , whale watching in kaikura..dine on seafood while u r here. Drive the scenic Arthurs pass, do the awsome foursome trip in Queenstown incl the helicooter dive into the remarkables mountains , Milford sound fjord cruise, Te Anau caves boat trip, take that pic from Good shepherds church at lake tekapo, lunch at Haast pass, guided glacier walk on Fox Glacier..be careful of tumbling boulders, shop dine in Greymouth, pancake rocks, spend a day with awsome locals in quaint Reefton..skinny dip in the natural hot pool , Hamner springs as well..list is endless..buy fairydown, Kathmandhu n other great NZ outdoor gear, u wont be disapointed. Carry a full wallet as NZ is fairly cheap.
Don't bother to visit the North Island, not as fantastical!
Colin Richards Oh you will miss out the North Island? So you would travel all that way and not visit the volcanic plateau? How about experiencing fly fishing for wild Steelhead trout on the mighty Tongariro? Yep, you are right, much too adventuresome! Watch the video at home.
@@pierevojzola9737 My comments are baesd on an equal time spent touring both Islands in a camper van in 1998. I found the SI a constant "wow", but only enjoyed the North of the NI. I'm not being rude, just honest. As for the desert road, that's shockingly boring.
As a Cantabrian I can tell you that I spent 9 months exploring the North Island, I feel that was still not enough time to explore all of it =)
wow, excellent made video, thx.
Nice and beautiful
VERY NICE VIDEO .I LIKE IT. CONGRATULATIONS .
Unfortunately the Ohau waterfall was severely damaged during the 2016/17 earthquakes. You can no longer get to it. In some areas the sea floor lifted up over 6 feet. The coast line has changed a lot since then.
Hey, really amazed to see this one. Can u help me giving any tour operator contacts who can arrange all of these places to visit? Or any other option ??
Thanks again for this wonderful post (y)
Great informative video...
am egyptian and i love newzealand and its people
Brother, Loved egypt when i visted in 2018🤯
@@lacedgoods9155 and we love u too brother
I wish to live the rest of my life in New Zealand
Beautiful video. Thank you for your very informative video. We are planning a trip to NZ South Island in March & April for 2 weeks (last week of March + first week of April 2018). I hope the weather will be nice during those weeks. We also want to do a roadtrip with all spots in your video.
Again. Thank you & Happy New Year 2018.
very good thank you it so beautiful south island New Zealand
hermoso pais , saludos desde argentina
Wonderfull presentation
very good, I miss South Island, I wanna see a recent one
Thanx a lot for this video
Do they have a nice cray fish restaurant in Kaikora? Thanks for sharing the video, have you done the North Island yet? That's where I am.
Walkymatt, it was my fault. I asked him to speak slowly.
Como é bom apreciar as belezas naturais!
Thanks you for my beautiful New Zealand island
Very peace voice..
Lucifer comes as light.
Thanks I hope one day I visit there.
My family arrived in Akaroa in 1839. Beautiful place. But we (and our shipmates) were there before the French. We were the original settlers, not the French. They didn’t get there until August 1840.
In Akaroa if you ever have your own boat, bring it it’s much better! You go zeeeeooooouuum down the waters rather than going slow.
Haha! I only watched this cause I'm from New Zealand north island though
Well done! Which month was it taken ?
October 2013.
HI Good video.
Wait, was this video filmed in the spring season?
Beautiful country
Beautiful
Geat job, thanks.
Amazing😍😍😍
Hi there! I am panning to visit South NZ this November!
1) May I know did you plan the route yourself? How did you do it?
2) How long did the trip take?
Our trip was planned by a friend who was living in NZ. We travelled with him for 7 days by car. Enjoy your trip!
Beyond amazing
best country in the world i think is new zealand :-)
Unknown Account I think so too!
beautiful
Thank you for sharing. Wonderful video.
Can I please ask, which video camera is this?
This video was shot with a Canon 5D Mark II.
Thank you!