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Christmas 2019, a friend and I stayed on Mt Egmont (Taranaki) at the DoC Centre up on the mountain in my motorhome for three nights. Beautiful clear, calm days/night for the whole three nights we were there.
Thanks for the memories! I was in NZ in Mar/Apr this year and spent Lockdown in Fitzroy, but at the Top Ten Park. Though New Plymouth wasn't on my itinary when I was there, it will definately be at the top of my list if I ever return. And I did get Mt Taranki framed by the Te Rewa Rewa bridge!
Another beautiful place, even though the weather didn't cooperate. I would be nervous going all alone to that beach where the 3 sisters are. Definitely don't want to underestimate the incoming tide!!
I have family south of Mt Taranaki (or Mt Egmont as it was still called when mum was growing up). I love the whole Taranaki area and the best part is you can get a good shot of the Mt from around. If anyone wants to go up the Mt, its best to go from the north side near Inglewood, but Dawson Falls on the south side is really pretty too
Another incredible video. Seems nice to have more of a relaxing few days after all the craziness you've been up to! Sad about not being able to get that photo with the mountain, but you guys made the best of it as always and ended up having a nice, good walk.
I grew up in Tongaporutu (where they visited the 3 sisters) This beach and area has such an amazing and glorious atmosphere that you cannot describe! You can only explore it for yourself and be prepared to get absolutely covered in sad, water and mud 😂
Some next level footage here guys - fantastic camera work 👌 The coffee making sequence at the start so had me wanting a latte! That was a narrow scrape for Stacey with the kids on the bikes. Absolutely the parent's responsibility to explain the rules to them and keep them in close proximity. It ain't rocket science and I speak from experience of teaching my 4 kids to ride!
The Three Sisters beach was so beautiful, and I loved the tunnel! The coastal walkway you went on looked terrific for running. The bridge was super cool!
I actually live in New Zealand but I've never been to the three sisters although it looks amazing to visit, so I will definetly have to do that. Also I see the mountain almost everyday.
I emigrated to NP 3 yrs ago from the UK, often walk the dog at the whale bridge and I can count the times I’ve seen the mountain this time of year on one hand. I hope you saw more of NP than you showed in the video. The Patitutu rock is a good for viewing the area and an interesting climb
We always see more than we can show in 10 mins but also needed this time as a bit of a break :) We will definitely have to come back and spend more time there in the future~
Summer time sprints into to the water as the black sand burns your feet - love the west coast and the isolation. More than three people on the beach is a crowd.
The black beaches were insanely beautiful 🥰 also poor Stacey with the kids on bikes, she made me laugh because she took it so well, but bless her! Also the Plymouth little fact was so cute! I didn’t know that, and being from England I find it more sweet 🥰
When I was a child (70’s) we went there (Tongaporutu) every year and stayed in a Bach. There used to be three sisters, then erosion took one. More erosion has created more, ever changing I guess.
Nga Motu - The Islands is the Maori name for this area of North Taranaki named New Plymouth by the Brit's in the 1830s - The black sand contains volcanically produced ironsands- titanomagnetite which is a product of the relatively young volcanoes of Taranaki- the coastal currents move the sand the thousand kilometres up to the north tip of Te Ika a Maui [The fish of Maui] - boringly named North Island by Captain James Cook.
You need to go to Te Puia Springs (hotwater beach) on Kawhia's ironsand ocean beach. Take a shovel at low tide directly down from the walkway over the sand dunes. Use your foot and randomly dig into the sand to find the thermal hot spots, once you find a hot spot dig your hot pool (way better than hotwater beach in the Coromandel)
lol every time I've had my camera gear and time to go up Mt Taranaki it's hidden in fog like you guys experienced (and lucky you avoided the tide coming in... been there and unfortunately done that) :) (just be careful if you're doing drone or camera gimbal stuff on any of the black sand beaches, only fly low over the wet sand or stay above the sand that blows along the beach level. Black sand has iron in it, it'll suck into your motors and you can't get it out without disassembling the motor and using some putty/blu-tac to get it out. It's as much fun as it sounds). Great series, missing the road trips around there while I'm stuck back home on the Aus side of the ditch.
Always the case, gotta have a bit of luck to get the shot! Good heads up with the sand getting into your gear, that sounds like a nightmare! Hope things are getting better over that side of the ditch
"Are you guys going out?" "Nah, I'm staying right here mate" Literally laughed out loud at that 🤣 The Three Sisters beach was beautiful, I do love the rugged secluded places and to me, it felt a lot more spectacular than Fitzroy Beach. The black sand aside, it reminds me a lot of Scotland - rugged deserted beaches. Can't wait to see the South Island episodes.
😂😂😂 genuinely thought they were talking to us! Agree, three sisters was better than Fitzroy for sure. We're soo excited for you to see the south island videos!
These black sand beaches remind us of our times in Hawaii. Those "Sister's" are sooo Avitar, or maybe Lord of the Rings? Nice waves. We don't get waves like that on our Gulf Coast. Can you two share what full hook up rv camps are costing? Here in the States it's varied but generally around $35 a day. Still way cheaper than hotels. Again, these NZ episodes are a joy. By the way, do you follow our friend's Kara and Nate? Best wishes, James and Kim Oh, my Kim says to check out her Instagram page: "Treasure Hunt Foodies"
The cost of campsites varies a bit here too, especially in different seasons etc. We generally paid between $30-40NZD but prices creep up in places like Queenstown. Definitely cheaper than hotels! We havent had much time to keep up with other YT channels recently but of course we know of Kara and Nate 😁 Cool we definitely will!
So there is a sign saying check the tide times but the authorities haven't put a tide timetable up with it? That's a bit odd. Spectacular place though thanks for taking us.
Visibility is a bitch. It happened to us in Salzburg. It did finally clear up on the last day though. Lordy that place is gorgeous when its clear. Sadly its like the 11th most rainy place on the planet.
I feel like Stacey would be more at home on Mediterranean beaches (pebbles)... Guessing the "Three Sisters" are a little like the "12 Apostles"... (Not 12 of them either)...
@@DanegerAndStacey come on folks, just use your common sense, report a kid for not ringin their bell!!!! You gotta be kiddin, you’ll be the laughing stock for ages, bloody fun police.
You’re so far off the bloody mark it’s actually hilarious 😂 when we hang out with our niece and nephew we’re the ones on the bikes/scooters as well running wild with joy
Welcome to the Naki. If you want the true Black sand experience, go barefoot at the beach. Unlike other places, theres no animals or glass at the beaches. Ankle deep is the only way. Even at the Tongapurutu carpark area with the muddy beach, you gotta be barefoot. At 15:56 in the bush on the left side of the river is an old Gun implacement.....
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We loved every bit of the video
Can you stop going to such amazing places please?
My bucket list is getting out of hand now 😂
Hahah sorrryyyyy!! 😂
So digging this series guys. New Zealand is at the top of our list as soon as we can all travel again 😃 - Trevor
Aw thanks guys, appreciate that! You'll love NZ, such an amazing place (we're obviously pretty biased though) hope you guys are keeping well 😁
What a country. Stunning. Loving the series. Thank you xx
So happy to hear that! 😁 Thanks for following along!
If your in New Plymouth you gotta go to back beach just before sunset to watch the bird swarms
Props to Stacey for the consistent amazing color. You guys are so chill.
Aw thank you!
Christmas 2019, a friend and I stayed on Mt Egmont (Taranaki) at the DoC Centre up on the mountain in my motorhome for three nights. Beautiful clear, calm days/night for the whole three nights we were there.
That sounds like an epic place to be for Chistmas!
Never getting tired of Stacey saying 'wow this is amazing' 😅
Buckle up because I say it even more as we get to the south island!
Thanks for the memories! I was in NZ in Mar/Apr this year and spent Lockdown in Fitzroy, but at the Top Ten Park. Though New Plymouth wasn't on my itinary when I was there, it will definately be at the top of my list if I ever return. And I did get Mt Taranki framed by the Te Rewa Rewa bridge!
Oh no way! What a sweet spot to spend lockdown, mustve been nice to be near the beach. Ugh, you're so lucky we were gutted to miss it!
Love my place on the west coast of New Zealand
Showing all the best places in NZ! I cannot wait to go to some of these places 😍
You'll absolutely love it!
Another beautiful place, even though the weather didn't cooperate. I would be nervous going all alone to that beach where the 3 sisters are. Definitely don't want to underestimate the incoming tide!!
Just gorgeous scenery! Amazing video editing! Keep up the fantastic work.
I have family south of Mt Taranaki (or Mt Egmont as it was still called when mum was growing up). I love the whole Taranaki area and the best part is you can get a good shot of the Mt from around. If anyone wants to go up the Mt, its best to go from the north side near Inglewood, but Dawson Falls on the south side is really pretty too
You can get a good shot of the mountain from all around.... unless theres cloud 😂
Stacey eating the chips watching her phone 😂 so relatable! Never really see that in a travel vlog I love it haha
😂Just out here living my best life!
Wow guys awesome!! I cherish all my days staying down there in New Plymouth with my family back in 2015-2018. Wish you good luck along your way!!
love the video guyss!😍 but damn now I need to go to all those
beautiful places, you guys have been😍!!!
cant wait for the next episode
You definitely do! New vlog just went up, hope you like it!
You guys are making some awesome content! So lucky to be down in such a great place.
Thanks guys, we really appreciate that! Super grateful to be in NZ!
Love how you guys capture the beauty in your videos! Fantastic editing!
Thanks so much!
Another incredible video. Seems nice to have more of a relaxing few days after all the craziness you've been up to! Sad about not being able to get that photo with the mountain, but you guys made the best of it as always and ended up having a nice, good walk.
Very true, we needed some time to relax and eat chips on the couch.
Woah, the views! Really making me miss travelling 🌏
Add these places to your bucketlist 😁
New Zealand is the best country in the world. I really love New Zealand.
We agree ❤️
@@DanegerAndStacey Thank you.
Finally u show us ur beautiful country greetings from Slovenia!!! 😊
Slovenia is one of the top "next destinations" for my husband and I!
@@stephaniegruenberg7044 nice to hear that hope u will have a great time.
Hope you've been following the series! We've been showing our beautiful country for almost a year 😁
I grew up in Tongaporutu (where they visited the 3 sisters)
This beach and area has such an amazing and glorious atmosphere that you cannot describe! You can only explore it for yourself and be prepared to get absolutely covered in sad, water and mud 😂
Beautiful video! What fun! Love your drone shots too! Great video guys!
Cheers guys!
Some next level footage here guys - fantastic camera work 👌 The coffee making sequence at the start so had me wanting a latte! That was a narrow scrape for Stacey with the kids on the bikes. Absolutely the parent's responsibility to explain the rules to them and keep them in close proximity. It ain't rocket science and I speak from experience of teaching my 4 kids to ride!
The Three Sisters beach was so beautiful, and I loved the tunnel! The coastal walkway you went on looked terrific for running. The bridge was super cool!
Perfect for running or almost getting run over by toddlers on bikes 😂
@@DanegerAndStacey hahaha, yes, Stacey did narrowly escape death by biking children.
Awesome! Cant wait for the south island 👍
Not long now! Just posted our trip across the Cook Strait!
I actually live in New Zealand but I've never been to the three sisters although it looks amazing to visit, so I will definetly have to do that. Also I see the mountain almost everyday.
So jealous you see the mountain so often!! Definitely check out the three sisters, it's awesome out there :)
Thank you for your videoseries of NZ. Very inspirational! We are going to do a camper van journey as well, start of 2024. Cheers from two Dutchies. 😎💚
Best of luck! You're going to love it!
i missed this country,,hope to.be back soon....
Let's hope so!!
Very nice! 👍
Really interesting thank you:)
I emigrated to NP 3 yrs ago from the UK, often walk the dog at the whale bridge and I can count the times I’ve seen the mountain this time of year on one hand. I hope you saw more of NP than you showed in the video. The Patitutu rock is a good for viewing the area and an interesting climb
We always see more than we can show in 10 mins but also needed this time as a bit of a break :) We will definitely have to come back and spend more time there in the future~
Summer time sprints into to the water as the black sand burns your feet - love the west coast and the isolation. More than three people on the beach is a crowd.
Ooh the burny black sand in the summer 🔥 Havent experienced that in a while!
Taranaki is my home...and it's always nice to see our region highlighted by travellers.
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Your home is BEAUTIFUL! ❤️
lovee the video
Such a beautiful vlog!! I can't wait for South island, I hope you guys find time to fit in a winery 😃
Thank you! We allllllways find time for a winery 😋
So sorry you missed out on seeing the mountain, its one of my faves :)
We were so gutted! Looks like we're just going to have to go back sometime :)
The black beaches were insanely beautiful 🥰 also poor Stacey with the kids on bikes, she made me laugh because she took it so well, but bless her! Also the Plymouth little fact was so cute! I didn’t know that, and being from England I find it more sweet 🥰
😂 Really didn't expect to almost get run over on my casual stroll!
When I was a child (70’s) we went there (Tongaporutu) every year and stayed in a Bach. There used to be three sisters, then erosion took one. More erosion has created more, ever changing I guess.
Thank u
What a great video, editing is amazing,!
Thank you!
Its so weird, I live in New plymouth and hearing people talk about it outside of New plymouth seems strange.
😂 Hope we did New Plymouth proud.
Love your video and impressed with your courage. It's good the tide is cooperating with you. Not wearing the right shoes though
Wauw thats some view of mountain ( if its a clear day ) aww such a shame
Great video 🥰
Such a shame! Thank you :)
Enjoyed ur vlog..thx for sharing
Thank you 😊
Nga Motu - The Islands is the Maori name for this area of North Taranaki named New Plymouth by the Brit's in the 1830s - The black sand contains volcanically produced ironsands- titanomagnetite which is a product of the relatively young volcanoes of Taranaki- the coastal currents move the sand the thousand kilometres up to the north tip of Te Ika a Maui [The fish of Maui] - boringly named North Island by Captain James Cook.
We should get you to do our voiceovers next time 😂 Great info, thanks for sharing.
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I just went to Three Sisters this week cause of this video. Thanks for filming it!
So cool! Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did (and checked the tides, unlike we did haha)
@@DanegerAndStacey haha yup I specifically left early in the morning cause of the tides!
Beautiful! Got a little worried that the tied was going to get you there at The Three Sisters. ;)
We were a little worried about that too! Luckily made it just in time!
You need to go to Te Puia Springs (hotwater beach) on Kawhia's ironsand ocean beach. Take a shovel at low tide directly down from the walkway over the sand dunes. Use your foot and randomly dig into the sand to find the thermal hot spots, once you find a hot spot dig your hot pool (way better than hotwater beach in the Coromandel)
Ohh thanks for the tip! We were a little underwhelmed by hot water beach because we chose a terrible time to go, so will keep this in mind 🙌🏻
lol every time I've had my camera gear and time to go up Mt Taranaki it's hidden in fog like you guys experienced (and lucky you avoided the tide coming in... been there and unfortunately done that) :) (just be careful if you're doing drone or camera gimbal stuff on any of the black sand beaches, only fly low over the wet sand or stay above the sand that blows along the beach level. Black sand has iron in it, it'll suck into your motors and you can't get it out without disassembling the motor and using some putty/blu-tac to get it out. It's as much fun as it sounds). Great series, missing the road trips around there while I'm stuck back home on the Aus side of the ditch.
Always the case, gotta have a bit of luck to get the shot! Good heads up with the sand getting into your gear, that sounds like a nightmare! Hope things are getting better over that side of the ditch
It used to be the three sisters but the third one fell over in a storm (and washed away) a few years ago.
So sad! Hopefully it stays as the 2 sisters and no less
It was 2 and a 1/2 last time i was there
Its very nice love from India
I love botanical garden in new Plymounth
The bridge looks really cool, first impression was kinda like.a whale skeleton! Can't wait for your transit to the south island!
Ooh good call, that's exactly what it looks like! Just posted the next vlog, cant wait to start sharing more from the south island :)
Good latest video very very amazing places.
Glad you enjoyed it
"Are you guys going out?" "Nah, I'm staying right here mate" Literally laughed out loud at that 🤣 The Three Sisters beach was beautiful, I do love the rugged secluded places and to me, it felt a lot more spectacular than Fitzroy Beach. The black sand aside, it reminds me a lot of Scotland - rugged deserted beaches. Can't wait to see the South Island episodes.
😂😂😂 genuinely thought they were talking to us! Agree, three sisters was better than Fitzroy for sure. We're soo excited for you to see the south island videos!
The beach is called The Tongaporutu Main Beach.
My hometown 👌👌👌
Amazing place to call home!
I only like LOOKING at the beach unless it's a tropical paradise 😂
Haha no one likes sand unless its the beautiful tropical island white sand!
I can’t wait to move to NZ
You're gonna love it!
I must have a chat with lady called Luck! ;) She better gives you all you wish for!
Another great video. Video is great, but the weather looks toooo cold. Again thanks.
It was freeeeeezingggg!
We did almost run out of petrol on the journey from Paeroa to Rotorua, so I feel your pain :D
Oh no! It's such a stressful feeling!
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I’m a 3 generation kiwi. Great photography and editing..10/10
Awesome! Thank you, Colin
These black sand beaches remind us of our times in Hawaii. Those "Sister's" are sooo Avitar, or maybe Lord of the Rings?
Nice waves. We don't get waves like that on our Gulf Coast.
Can you two share what full hook up rv camps are costing? Here in the States it's varied but generally around $35 a day.
Still way cheaper than hotels.
Again, these NZ episodes are a joy.
By the way, do you follow our friend's Kara and Nate?
Best wishes, James and Kim
Oh, my Kim says to check out her Instagram page: "Treasure Hunt Foodies"
The cost of campsites varies a bit here too, especially in different seasons etc. We generally paid between $30-40NZD but prices creep up in places like Queenstown. Definitely cheaper than hotels! We havent had much time to keep up with other YT channels recently but of course we know of Kara and Nate 😁 Cool we definitely will!
That tunnel that the went through in the rock I’m just watching at thinking to myself I went through the rock and was on that beach 🤭😂
Isnt it cool!
So there is a sign saying check the tide times but the authorities haven't put a tide timetable up with it? That's a bit odd. Spectacular place though thanks for taking us.
...tide times keep changing every day...it's on individual responsibility to check...on web of course
That would've been handy! My fault for not remembering to check though, woops!
What month of the year did you do this trip ?
I love Taranaki . There is one beach where the black sand is magnetic .
Same! We have little magnets on the end of our tripod and the black sand always sticks to it! Cool but also verrrrrrry annoying haha
Yea the Naki not long now counting down the days.... After 14 years away it's time to go home...
That's so exciting!! Safe travels back home ❤️
Well the mountain was "out" when I was there in Sept last year, and have proof of me in that "line up the photo on that bridge" :-)
Ugh... So jealous!! Happy you got to see it though.
@@DanegerAndStacey you could motor down there again...assuming you are staying in NZ for the time being. But is there is still snow, maybe :-)
I like the petrified wood at the beach...
So much drift wood!
Visibility is a bitch. It happened to us in Salzburg. It did finally clear up on the last day though. Lordy that place is gorgeous when its clear. Sadly its like the 11th most rainy place on the planet.
I feel like Stacey would be more at home on Mediterranean beaches (pebbles)...
Guessing the "Three Sisters" are a little like the "12 Apostles"... (Not 12 of them either)...
Good call! Take me to a beach in the Greek Islands any day!
One place call Macau 🇲🇴 still have Black sand beach in Asia
I hate it when people don't keep left! I'm such a stickler for the rules and real fun at parties 😂
😂 SAME! That kid had weird instincts to go up the hill around me.
Home sweet home 💕💕💕🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿 NPHC
You're lucky to call this place home, such an amazing area!
Did you like new Plymouth
Yes! Bit disappointing not to see the mountain, but we will just have to come back some day!
u at tonga Puerto
I'm with you Stacey, how do you report people who will not ring their bicycle bells ?!?!
😂 I'll find out and let you know
@@DanegerAndStacey come on folks, just use your common sense, report a kid for not ringin their bell!!!! You gotta be kiddin, you’ll be the laughing stock for ages, bloody fun police.
@@skidmarkscar9082 Wow. We're guessing sarcasm isn't a thing for you huh? We couldn't care less what the kids do, it's all fun and games 😂
@@DanegerAndStacey sarcasm “”” yeah right”” courage of your own conviction’ springs to mind.
You’re so far off the bloody mark it’s actually hilarious 😂 when we hang out with our niece and nephew we’re the ones on the bikes/scooters as well running wild with joy
monster is the best
Soooo good!
The penguins come ashore in the evening otherwise they out swimming all day
We learnt that the hard way 😂
Gas station ? Petrol station ?
I'm pretty sure the disklike is from a penguin. :D
😂😂😂 There's 5 penguins now!
Oakura
Don't walk on that sand during a hot day in summer. Even your jandels melt lol
Hahaha you only have to make that mistake once in your life to never do it again
Na mate bare feet at the beach its the rules down here.
Not brown leather work boots? Oh damn.... haha barefoot would have been the way fo sho
Welcome to the Naki. If you want the true Black sand experience, go barefoot at the beach. Unlike other places, theres no animals or glass at the beaches. Ankle deep is the only way. Even at the Tongapurutu carpark area with the muddy beach, you gotta be barefoot. At 15:56 in the bush on the left side of the river is an old Gun implacement.....
Looks like we're gonna have to come back someday!
Looks like a famous black sand beach in Iceland. And yes, the waves there have actually claimed quite a few lives of stupid tourists.
Reminded me of the sands of Iwo Jima
Eek! That's sad to hear