Welcome back guys! We had an AMAZING week in Auckland, exploring the city and beyond. This vlog features 5 days of activities, food, shopping and adventure, so grab your snacks and enjoy!! Brogan & Benji xx Ps. If the video ever looks ‘blurry’, check your settings by clicking the ‘clog’ in the corner > quality > higher 😊
So great you two had such a nice time in Auckland. I'm happy to see the weather was good - Auckland can be a bit gloomy on cloudy days. Auckland is pleasant but it still lacks the 'vibe' of more densely populated cities. Its population is constantly growing so maybe one day it will offer a more exciting experience for visitors.
Benji not wanting to admit he was the reason you threw your bike on the floor is everything😅 I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the whole vlog. I’m SO happy for you guys❤️
I love how benji takes all information like a sponge and relays it back to us 😊 I can't wait for this series of travel vlogs ! You guys are one of my new favourite youtubers and I'm so excited for you ❤
This was such a fun vlog to watch. I was in New Zealand in July 2023, and we went to a lot of the same places! It was a great way to reminisce and hope you are having a wonderful trip so far!
Travel not only broadens your horizons but also deepens your appreciation for the diverse tapestry of our world. It's a journey that goes beyond miles, creating memories that last a lifetime."
New Zealand is gorgeous and amazing!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you so much for taking us along!!! You sent to do many cool places!!! And the next vlog is the beginning of your cruise!!! 🛳🛳🛳 How EXCITING!!! Continued love and health to you both from across the pond!!! 💜💜💜
Hi Brogan and Benji. I just watch your adventures in Auckland. you planned that perfectly. The trips you did would have been top of my list. I grew up on the north shore of Auckland. It's lovely city to visit. we are now living in the Waikato not far from the glow worm caves you visited. I'm looking forward to seeing your cruise. We have done a couple through the pacific Islands and thought cruising is an great way to travel. i hope you had a trip.
Hey guys, when you were up Mt Eden that robotic bird sound wasn't a bird, it was a cicada, kind of like a cricket, they make that sound when it goes over 21 degrees, and kids love to hunt for their cases (they shed their exoskeleton and leave it attached to the bark).The sound of a kiwi summer.
Howdy from New Zealand!! so pleased that you had an awesome time in NZ. When you do come back to tour in your motorhome, see if you can get a NZMCA membership. It enables you to stay at some amazing campsites that are for members only. And saves you a lot of $$ :) Have been watching your videos over the last month or so, we (hubby and I) are heading on our first cruise (with P&O) in 19 days - we are so so so excited. It’s only a 9 day cruise, but using it as a tester to see if we love cruising as much as we think we will, with the plan to do the 60 day cruise from NZ to London! Sadly P&O is disappearing from this part of world, being absorbed by carnival. We are cruising on the Explorer which is being retired in Feb, so we are feeling privileged to be on one of her before she disappears. Anywho, thanks for your videos, definitely motivated me to get back into my channel and share again. I hope you do get back to NZ in the future, we love hearing when people from overseas visit and love it here, we are a proud little nation! ❤😊❤😊
New Zealand looks so gorgeous! Hope you are having the best time! Honestly Brogan you are so real for your reaction to the hilly bike ride, I’d have been much stroppier😂🫶🏻
Wow I am exhausted and this is only the very beginning of your epic trip! Thank you both for these vlogs, I am living my dream life through you two gorgeous people x
As a massive lord of the rings fan, I couldn’t help but get emotional when you guys were there,as if I was with there with you ❤️ thank you for stopping there and showing us this wonderful vlog. I cannot wait to see more ❤
I watched this purely to see my home country (I live in the uk now) - great seeing so much in this vlog, you guys packed in loads in a week, NZ has become really expensive, I was cringing at the 30 dollar breakfasts and 100 + for the ferry. Thanks for a great vlog and for taking me home, briefly. ❤
Me again xx I loved your flight/travelling Vlog so much I just had to watch this one. What a fandabbydozzie time you’re having xx You are the most adorable couple xx
Just love watching the interaction between you and Benji. You remind me so much of me and my husband of 20 years. Can't wait to follow along over the next 8 weeks!!
Haha, the R2d2 bird is a Tui, and the crickets in the trees are Cicada. Glad you had such a great time here. We live in Hamilton, but I stay in Britomart during the week. We are from Newbury, Berks originally but been in NZ for 21 years. My parents live in Poole, so have spent a bit of time in that area and Bournemouth too.
One of the best hours RUclips I’ve ever watched Brogan. You’ll be on board now, but what a wonderful way to acclimatise!!! Hot and sunny and beautiful New Zealand… what a wonderful way to start your journey!!! Best wishes
Absolutely fantastic and it's only the beginning! Like a magic carpet ride. Thank you so much. Incredible filming Brogan. One bit I won't forget in this one..among many...is that orangutan sliding across that rope like it's nobody's business!
This vlog was just perfect. Brogan was so cute during the bike ride! I’m so happy for you guys! Hobbiton looked adorable and the animals were beautiful! ♥️
I've been watching for a while, but have been so excited for you both as you've gotten closer to wedding day. Thanks for taking us along. I was so excited to see this pop up in my feed today and loved adventuring with you both. You're so down to earth and sweet with each other :)
this vlog was amazing! my sister went travelling to new zealand and she loved it as much as you guys did! i’m so glad you’re both having a wonderful time together ❤️xx
This was incredible! Thanks for sharing this beautiful place and adventure with us. New Zealand is definitely on my bucket list now. Can't wait to see the ship!
Amazing Vlog you manage to capture the amazing country and the sound of their birds. I am so pleased I had the hop on and hop off bus at Waihiki island 😂xx
Ahhh you two are sooo funny. This has been my fave vlog you have ever done so far. Such a joy to watch and so beautifully filmed. I feel like I was there with you. Xxxx
Welcome to New Zealand... Next time you are here come to the Kapiti Coast more than happy to show you both around.. Enjoy your amazing cruise and special wedding day thanks for sharing it all with us
Well words aren't enough, have an amazing time, Thank you for sharing your amazing lives with us. Im sat in bed with a bar of choccy, apple juice and crisps how sad am i. So picnic ready imoff to watch the video 😊.
I was waiting for this video and I absolutely loved it ❤ I found your videos this weekend and been watching as many as I can I’ve loss count and I absolutely loved them I’m now a Subscriber and can’t wait for more. You and Benji are awesome ❤
OMG we loved watching this vlog, really enjoyed looking around NZ with you and really LOVED looking around Hobbiton with you too, we are obsessed with LOTR and it is our dream to go there one day. I nearly cried just watching you. Hilarious that you haven’t watched it but you must! The bike ride, wow that was a big day! Well done to you! I really LOL when you were saying about no one else is an athlete at lunch. 🤣😂Thank you so much for sharing it all with us. Can’t wait for the next one. Xx
Hi Brogan, I’ve just started watching your channel and like what you do. My only issue is that I can’t often hear what Benji is saying if you are holding the camera. Might be worth both having microphones on your collar. Enjoy your trip x
What a wonderful start to your amazing trip! Thank you both for sharing your special adventure with us and taking this time out to put all of this in a vlog. I’m so excited for you both. Sending big hugs Tania xxx❤️❤️❤️
That clicking noise you can hear in the background are the Cicadas (mistaken for crickets I think often)..... you don't realise how much of a background it is til you go overseas and they don't have it LMAO
We had some amazing food at either Depot or Federal, when we were in Auckland in 2020 😁 I also love the nod to Curaçao, as we went there on our honeymoon in 2015 😄 But I'm properly jealous and I'm trying to come up with an argument to convince my husband about why we need to go back to New Zealand, over all the other places we want to go to 😂
Absolutely loved this vlog and I can’t wait to see many more of your adventures, that was a bike ride and a half! And in the museum I got full moana vibes! ❤
I’m filming and editing as I go on a really tight timeline so I don’t have the time to add the prices, this is more of a holiday vlog rather than a travel guide. Sorry! xx
I can't wait to go to Hobbiton 1 day (when I have enough money). As someone who grew up and lives not far from most of the inspirational areas and places that Tolkien based LOTR & Hobbit on, I will probably cry with joy and realisation that I am in ACTUAL Hobbiton. 🥲
Welcome back guys! We had an AMAZING week in Auckland, exploring the city and beyond. This vlog features 5 days of activities, food, shopping and adventure, so grab your snacks and enjoy!! Brogan & Benji xx
Ps. If the video ever looks ‘blurry’, check your settings by clicking the ‘clog’ in the corner > quality > higher 😊
So great you two had such a nice time in Auckland. I'm happy to see the weather was good - Auckland can be a bit gloomy on cloudy days. Auckland is pleasant but it still lacks the 'vibe' of more densely populated cities. Its population is constantly growing so maybe one day it will offer a more exciting experience for visitors.
Benji not wanting to admit he was the reason you threw your bike on the floor is everything😅
I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the whole vlog. I’m SO happy for you guys❤️
I love how benji takes all information like a sponge and relays it back to us 😊 I can't wait for this series of travel vlogs ! You guys are one of my new favourite youtubers and I'm so excited for you ❤
This vlog was amazing. I've been excited for this all day. Thank you. That bike ride Brogan 😅. You both had me in stitches bless you ❤ xx
It was a time 😂 thank you!! xx
This was such a fun vlog to watch. I was in New Zealand in July 2023, and we went to a lot of the same places! It was a great way to reminisce and hope you are having a wonderful trip so far!
Travel not only broadens your horizons but also deepens your appreciation for the diverse tapestry of our world. It's a journey that goes beyond miles, creating memories that last a lifetime."
New Zealand is gorgeous and amazing!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you so much for taking us along!!! You sent to do many cool places!!! And the next vlog is the beginning of your cruise!!! 🛳🛳🛳 How EXCITING!!! Continued love and health to you both from across the pond!!! 💜💜💜
I know someone who moved there aged 50 and she has never looked back she loves it there
I love how you say “that’s the r2d2 bird again!”
Hi Brogan and Benji. I just watch your adventures in Auckland. you planned that perfectly. The trips you did would have been top of my list. I grew up on the north shore of Auckland. It's lovely city to visit. we are now living in the Waikato not far from the glow worm caves you visited. I'm looking forward to seeing your cruise. We have done a couple through the pacific Islands and thought cruising is an great way to travel. i hope you had a trip.
I can see that you so excited it the beginning
Hey guys, when you were up Mt Eden that robotic bird sound wasn't a bird, it was a cicada, kind of like a cricket, they make that sound when it goes over 21 degrees, and kids love to hunt for their cases (they shed their exoskeleton and leave it attached to the bark).The sound of a kiwi summer.
Howdy from New Zealand!! so pleased that you had an awesome time in NZ. When you do come back to tour in your motorhome, see if you can get a NZMCA membership. It enables you to stay at some amazing campsites that are for members only. And saves you a lot of $$ :)
Have been watching your videos over the last month or so, we (hubby and I) are heading on our first cruise (with P&O) in 19 days - we are so so so excited. It’s only a 9 day cruise, but using it as a tester to see if we love cruising as much as we think we will, with the plan to do the 60 day cruise from NZ to London! Sadly P&O is disappearing from this part of world, being absorbed by carnival. We are cruising on the Explorer which is being retired in Feb, so we are feeling privileged to be on one of her before she disappears.
Anywho, thanks for your videos, definitely motivated me to get back into my channel and share again.
I hope you do get back to NZ in the future, we love hearing when people from overseas visit and love it here, we are a proud little nation!
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I visited New Zealand’s North Island in 2016 and absolutely loved it. Now, after watching this video, I really want to go back! 🤩
New Zealand looks so gorgeous! Hope you are having the best time! Honestly Brogan you are so real for your reaction to the hilly bike ride, I’d have been much stroppier😂🫶🏻
Me too 😂
Wow I am exhausted and this is only the very beginning of your epic trip! Thank you both for these vlogs, I am living my dream life through you two gorgeous people x
Hi Brogan you are both having such a great time. Your beaming smile says it all. Thanks for sharing it with us. I want to go to Hobbiton now😊
The R2D2 bird is a tui and the cricket noise is circada’s a different type of insect. :)
Loved every second of that 😊
As a massive lord of the rings fan, I couldn’t help but get emotional when you guys were there,as if I was with there with you ❤️ thank you for stopping there and showing us this wonderful vlog. I cannot wait to see more ❤
I watched this purely to see my home country (I live in the uk now) - great seeing so much in this vlog, you guys packed in loads in a week, NZ has become really expensive, I was cringing at the 30 dollar breakfasts and 100 + for the ferry. Thanks for a great vlog and for taking me home, briefly. ❤
Your home country is amazing
Smiling almost the whole time, so excited to follow you guys along the coming months!! 🥰 you’re both just a pleasure to watch
Me again xx I loved your flight/travelling Vlog so much I just had to watch this one. What a fandabbydozzie time you’re having xx You are the most adorable couple xx
Just love watching the interaction between you and Benji. You remind me so much of me and my husband of 20 years.
Can't wait to follow along over the next 8 weeks!!
Wonderful!!
Haha, the R2d2 bird is a Tui, and the crickets in the trees are Cicada. Glad you had such a great time here. We live in Hamilton, but I stay in Britomart during the week. We are from Newbury, Berks originally but been in NZ for 21 years. My parents live in Poole, so have spent a bit of time in that area and Bournemouth too.
One of the best hours RUclips I’ve ever watched Brogan. You’ll be on board now, but what a wonderful way to acclimatise!!! Hot and sunny and beautiful New Zealand… what a wonderful way to start your journey!!! Best wishes
Brogan massive 👏 for biking on the island!
So glad that Auckland and the weather was so good for you both.
If you can go to Woburn safari park you can drive round and the animals are all around you it’s amazing and I have been about 10 times
We went to the museum every year for school. did you see the Butterflies, they are beautiful.
Absolutely fantastic and it's only the beginning! Like a magic carpet ride. Thank you so much. Incredible filming Brogan. One bit I won't forget in this one..among many...is that orangutan sliding across that rope like it's nobody's business!
Cool share you are both so nice .. no swearing or bad behavior it's so refreshing.. welcome Kia Ora
Amazing, what a week you had 🤩
Wow , Auckland looks amazing . Cannot wait for the other vlogs 😊 thanks for taking us along on your epic journey. Much love x
I loved that you showed the path back from the restaurant.. what an excellent way to travel and the countryside and sea looks amazing 😊
This vlog was just perfect. Brogan was so cute during the bike ride! I’m so happy for you guys! Hobbiton looked adorable and the animals were beautiful! ♥️
New Zealand looks incredible! Amazing vlog as always. Cant wait for the rest!
I’m right there with you…I love a good tree too! I just love nature! ❤ I so enjoyed this vlog!! New Zealand is gorgeous.
I've been watching for a while, but have been so excited for you both as you've gotten closer to wedding day. Thanks for taking us along. I was so excited to see this pop up in my feed today and loved adventuring with you both. You're so down to earth and sweet with each other :)
this vlog was amazing! my sister went travelling to new zealand and she loved it as much as you guys did! i’m so glad you’re both having a wonderful time together ❤️xx
This was incredible! Thanks for sharing this beautiful place and adventure with us. New Zealand is definitely on my bucket list now. Can't wait to see the ship!
Sooo excited for you Brogan & Benji!! I cannot wait to see the embarkation vlog 😍
Been looking forward to this all day! Hope you’re both having the most incredible time
Thank you Rachel! Xx
Fabulous tour, Brogan & Benji. N.Z. is on my bucket list. Can't wait for your cruise videos. ❤ from cold Toronto, Canada.
Amazing Vlog you manage to capture the amazing country and the sound of their birds. I am so pleased I had the hop on and hop off bus at Waihiki island 😂xx
Thoroughly enjoy this vlog and wow New Zealand is now added to my list of country to visit. Can't wait for the next one Brogan and Benji.
Great vlog! Beautiful place! Enjoy your trip!
Wow what a great first travel vlog for this trip! Can’t wait the rest of them and to follow your travel journey. Bon Voyage 🛳️
EPIC! My wife and I are on our Europe trip did postcards and did memories to collect! So smart!
U guys seems so cute together. ❤ Nice vídeo
Ahh it's so fun watching you guys on such an adventure 😍🩷
So pleased you enjoyed Auckland it is a fabulous city
hey hey wow that hobbit place was breath taking also that look out place im glad u guys are having fun and aww the animals
Ahhh you two are sooo funny. This has been my fave vlog you have ever done so far. Such a joy to watch and so beautifully filmed. I feel like I was there with you. Xxxx
Loved this Hun, can't wait to you guys are in my country xxx Australia is excited have you xxx
Love love loved this! We have a Federal in Manchester. I'm guessing it's not exactly the same but it sounds like it is the same company!
Federal delicatessen in Auckland was set up by a New Zealand celebrity chef called Al Brown. It’s modelled on a New York Jewish deli.
I'm loving these!!! I need to get the notification bell turned on!
Looks like you guys had a great time!!! And it’s just the beginning!!
What an amazing vlog my husband and I loved it, thankyou for bringing us along on your fabulous journey ❤❤❤❤
Welcome to New Zealand... Next time you are here come to the Kapiti Coast more than happy to show you both around.. Enjoy your amazing cruise and special wedding day thanks for sharing it all with us
Loved this - especially Hobbiton! Loved the films too. Looking forward to travelling with you ❤
I really want to try that ice cream near the start! Hobbiton looks great. I need to go one day! x
Hi guys, another amazing video. I’m so glad you had such a great time here in Auckland and wish you more happy travels. Take care❤️
Well words aren't enough, have an amazing time, Thank you for sharing your amazing lives with us. Im sat in bed with a bar of choccy, apple juice and crisps how sad am i. So picnic ready imoff to watch the video 😊.
New to your channel. So glad to be along for this adventure!!
I loved this vlog! Can’t wait to see what’s to come for you both🥰
I was waiting for this video and I absolutely loved it ❤ I found your videos this weekend and been watching as many as I can I’ve loss count and I absolutely loved them I’m now a Subscriber and can’t wait for more. You and Benji are awesome ❤
Thanks for the xtra long vlog, really felt for you on the bike ride. Love Benji's humour and looking forward to your next vlogs already ❤
Such an amazing vlog. I have never been to NZ so I was really looking forward to this. Thanks for sharing with us!
OMG we loved watching this vlog, really enjoyed looking around NZ with you and really LOVED looking around Hobbiton with you too, we are obsessed with LOTR and it is our dream to go there one day. I nearly cried just watching you. Hilarious that you haven’t watched it but you must! The bike ride, wow that was a big day! Well done to you! I really LOL when you were saying about no one else is an athlete at lunch. 🤣😂Thank you so much for sharing it all with us. Can’t wait for the next one. Xx
OMG! You look like you are having an amazing time so far. I now have to visit NZ because you have done such a fantastic job with your filming. ❤
Hi Brogan, I’ve just started watching your channel and like what you do. My only issue is that I can’t often hear what Benji is saying if you are holding the camera. Might be worth both having microphones on your collar. Enjoy your trip x
What a great start- loving watching you guys!
Loved this, thank you so much for sharing, can’t wait for the next one 😊
Loved !!! Your vlog. It was absolutely amazing ! Can’t wait to see more ❤
Amazing vlog, enjoyed every minute of it, luv you tvo, you brighten u my day, can't wait for next vlog 😊
Love you guys! So excited for your adventures 🎉❤
What a great start to your adventure! 🎉❤
Ooooo. I’m really enjoying your trip so far. Thank you for sharing with us. Looking forward to seeing the ship xxx
enjoy your videos looking forward to your trip hi from houston texas usa
Welcome to New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤
Excited to watch ❤
Thanks lovely! Xx
Enjoying this trip thank you for sharing
Wow! New Zealand looks beautifu.. an amazing vlog 💕
What a wonderful start to your amazing trip! Thank you both for sharing your special adventure with us and taking this time out to put all of this in a vlog. I’m so excited for you both. Sending big hugs Tania xxx❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for watching Tania! Xx
That clicking noise you can hear in the background are the Cicadas (mistaken for crickets I think often)..... you don't realise how much of a background it is til you go overseas and they don't have it LMAO
Loved it lol
Love all your videos! Go Chiefs and you missed the best part of the SuperBowl!
The BEST ice cream ever!❤
SO GOOD!!
We had some amazing food at either Depot or Federal, when we were in Auckland in 2020 😁 I also love the nod to Curaçao, as we went there on our honeymoon in 2015 😄
But I'm properly jealous and I'm trying to come up with an argument to convince my husband about why we need to go back to New Zealand, over all the other places we want to go to 😂
It’s amazing in NZ isn’t it?!? 😍
@@brogantatexo it really is!
Absolutely loved this vlog and I can’t wait to see many more of your adventures, that was a bike ride and a half! And in the museum I got full moana vibes! ❤
Whet a vlog xx ❤
I love Benjis dadjokes! ❤
He’ll appreciate that 😂
I would appreciate if you could put prices of food in the restaurants, bars etc
I’m filming and editing as I go on a really tight timeline so I don’t have the time to add the prices, this is more of a holiday vlog rather than a travel guide. Sorry! xx
No need to tip anywhere in NZ. Don't get sucked in thinking it's a norm here. It never has been and it never will be ;-P
Don’t be ashamed of liking nature!
Better looking than Harry.....far nicer personality too ... . I am a royal lover too ......but...........
I can't wait to go to Hobbiton 1 day (when I have enough money). As someone who grew up and lives not far from most of the inspirational areas and places that Tolkien based LOTR & Hobbit on, I will probably cry with joy and realisation that I am in ACTUAL Hobbiton. 🥲
I'm actually so speechless. Love you guys so much and THANK YOU for taking us on this journey with you!
Thank YOU for watching!! ❤️