I've lived in NZ for all 30 odd years of my life, but something about videos like this are a good reminder of how beautiful it is. I honestly forget sometimes. 😄

Lovely vid , glad you like the trip , I’ve done it in winter and it’s great , the train passes my farm just out of Christchurch and always think back to my time on the train when I did the trip ….its fun to do the trip by road but so much better by rail

I have done this journey in Winter. It's an Awesome journey. It's a great day out...The open viewing carriage is great hey......NZ is so beautiful 😍

Such stunning views, I love the large windows on the train and that open area. That would be so refreshing in warm weather! Nick fell asleep 😆 I wouldn't want to miss the views!

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

LOL it was also just soooo relaxing 😅

Thanks for taking us on this train trip. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I haven't done it for a number of years, but still fine it breathtaking. Hope you have a special 2024 wherever it takes you.

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️ and happy new year

You should definitely go back to Greymouth. I lived there when I was growing up I loved it.

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

We want to do a west coast road trip! So I hope we’ll be back!

You two live such an inspiring and exciting life.. seriously such goals as someone who needs to see more of the world. ❤

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ happy new year

Great video!!! ✨🧡

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

congrats on nearing 100k subscribers!! wow! 👏👏👏

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

So close!!!! 🥳🥳

Glad you guys enjoy your time here

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

We are loooving it

I was soo jealous when I saw this. I lived in NZ 55 years and this is one train tri p I never got to do. I have seen programs on the trip here in the UK. I have done the Auckland to Wellington trip which was also great but it's a long journey. Glad you liked it. Sadly with getting older I won't be returning to NZ even to see family. This was one thing on my bucket list I won't be doing. Great video thanks! 😁

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

Wow! Yes we are soooo grateful for the experience ❤️

It's wild that two countries on opposite ends of the earth can be so similar, and then Australia and NZ are so different! Blows my mind 😊

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

This world we live in is so crazy!!

That looks so gorge❤❤

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

It was such a fun day

Great train ride guys. Hope you have great year im NZ

@nickandraychel

4 ай бұрын

Happy new year!

Gotta admit, I want a cow too! Haven't quite figured out how that will work either lol :)

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

LOL we'll figure it out somehow.... right?

Happy New Year🎉🎉

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

Happy new year!!!!

welcome to aotearoa land of the long white cloud

You're right Nick, there are parts of NZ that are very reminiscent of places in the USA ....and others that remind me of parts of Europe. It's a small country but the landscape is so varied.

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

So true.

For another, and totally different, perspective, on Arthurs Pass might I suggest YT video “Arthurs Pass Snow Train”.

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!

I'd like to do that adventure!!

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

You would love it!

The Southern Alps is where the Australian and Pacific meet creating the mountain chain. Did the Scenic Plus crew give you any complementary snacks (from the Cafe carriage) as a replacement for the gourmet meals that is normally served to Scenic Plus passengers?

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

They didn't, they just refunded the Scenic Plus customers the "plus" upgrade price and then you could still sit in the Plus area

Very cool guys. I know you probably read this on the train but I laughed when the Canterbury plains where labeled as the agricultural heart of New Zealand. The agricultural heart is the Waikato.

Hey all the Kiwis here, I'm 22 y/o and am from India, I got a scholarship from Auckland university. How do you think opportunities are for a foreigner in NZ.(computer science) I love NZ and am thrilled about having a chance to live there but what is the job scene like and do you think it'll be a good idea for me to relocate there. P.s : I'm just 22 and lived my life alone. I don't have my parents and am genuinely looking for someone to guide me. Any tips or advise from you guys would be appreciated. Thanks❤

@universallife681

4 ай бұрын

NZ is a small country so opportunities will be limited. But if you got scholarship definitely go for it. You are young. Explore the world while studying. You can always move to Australia or somewhere else after studies. Life is full of surprises.

Hi, I’ve done the TransAlpine a couple of times with my dad when he was in his late 80’s as a boys day out (my video kzread.info/dash/bejne/gap2w8Wmp8yqdto.htmlsi=ZRn3mnoKJiMGRXBb) . I can also highly recommend the road trip version especially in winter , done that many times (my video kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIJr0rqDg725orw.htmlsi=BA9L4tLF1tYHHWE8) which ever way it’s one of my favourite NZ trips for it’s beauty and variety.😀

too much talking & shots of you guys and not enough of the scenery

Trains are fun to ride

@nickandraychel

5 ай бұрын

So fun!!