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@azelin27

Ай бұрын

LOTR

@IAmAlive101

Ай бұрын

And not just that one. You drove along the Gates of Mordor on your way out of Queenstown.

@katieandjoeonthego

Ай бұрын

Shocked you two did not go to Hobbiton lol

@ftw7026

Ай бұрын

​@@katieandjoeonthegoIt's a bit of a tourist trap. Not really something you'd do if travelling on a budget

@katieandjoeonthego

Ай бұрын

@@ftw7026Tourist trap or not, it’s 100% on our bucket list for NZ. 🧝 ⚔️ 💍 🌋

I feel like, as an Aussie, I’m not supposed to acknowledge this but gosh, NZ is beautiful.

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Haha we won't tell 🤣

@de-nz4jp

25 күн бұрын

As a kiwi that's travelled to Aussie a number of times, I am always enthusiastic about sharing all my amazing adventures in Australia.. our mates across the ditch...😉

@NigelAnderson-iu2bs

25 күн бұрын

the weird thing is as a person born in the area i never really appreciated how amazing the scenery was, it was just normal

@faredrop

24 күн бұрын

We feel like that back home when someone visit where we live. It's refreshing sometimes to see a different perspective than what you're used to.

@racheltalbot6345

18 күн бұрын

As a kiwi I think Australia is also a beautiful country with amazing people!

Kea birds are notorious for dismantling your car while you're off on a hike

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

We almost learned that the hard way

“Mind your business, we’re on a budget” ICONIC QUOTE

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Frank-rx8ch

26 күн бұрын

Mind yor own bizniss

I'd just like to say as a Kiwi my self! It's awesome to see other people from around the world come and enjoy what this country has to offer. Yall are missing out I'd you haven't visited!! You'll love your time here I promise 😊

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

I will 100% back that up. It's a must visit

The footage from Milford sound was absolutely amazing. This video has 1 thousand views. Tell Kara and Nate to drop some ad money on this video, because you aren't going to get a better video than this. The view count does not reflect the quality of this video.

@davidanalyst671

Ай бұрын

the only thing that I can say I would have definitely done differently was look on the web for LOTR shooting scenes hahaha!!!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Video just dropped today so it will hopefully keep growing. And yeah, I definitely looked up a lot of the filming locations. I cut a good deal of it in the edit. It's cool to see in person but wasn't really coming across in the edit

Ahh! As a kiwi now living in Vancouver this was so so fun to watch. My husband and I eloped in Queenstown in 2021, while travelling in our ex-Jucy rental we bought post pandemic! HOWEVER, the biggest surprise was hearing our elopement video soundtrack (Go Far) used in this video - amazing, made us feel connected to home so thank you ❤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Wait! Seriously! That's so cool

Brings back the good old days of kara and nate van life in NZ. the OG kara and nate van life

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

🙌

@soundtravels4348

Ай бұрын

Like when someone tried to sell them weed at Hot Water Beach? 😂 crackup!

I don’t know if anyone is helping you with these videos but if not you guys are doing amazing!!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

It's just us, and thank you!!

I loved every second of this video. New Zealand has been on the top of my bucket list since I was a kid and it was so fun to watch you two explore! You're killing it with these videos - everything from the scenery and adventure to the honesty and humour is awesome. Can't wait to see more!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. It's definitely one of those places I feel like everyone should have a chance to visit.

This trip looks AMAZING and having watched this video I feel like I've had fun hanging out with you! Also, I was going to suggest trying van life in more clement weather but then you had to go and suggest Iceland, Tony - that's so funny 😆

@faredrop

22 күн бұрын

Haha right. Suggesting one place with some of the most unpredictable weather

Tony dancing at the end 😂😂😂

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

😂

Your twilight impersonation 😂😂😂

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

🤣 Tony said he didn't think anyone else would get this but me. Going to rub it in his face now 😌

Great video and infectious enthusiasm from both of you. Thanks for putting effort into creating this video and for being wonderful, adventurous travelers :)

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

WOW! You have probably done more for tourism of NZ,especially the Sth Island, than anyone else could even dream of, Thank You, stay safe & come back again, SOON!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for welcoming us!

I am sooo impressed with your driving skills in New Zealand

@faredrop

Күн бұрын

🙌🏽

The communal goods are such a good idea, a great way to stop unnecessary waste!

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Exactly!

Vegemite spread thin on buttered toast with avocado is yum yes vegemite is salty tasting so don’t add salt but try at least once

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

So glad you guys got to do these vids! Achievable trips and ground level budget info. Thanks and look forward to the next one 🤩

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Appreciate this, thank you!

I really enjoyed this trip. Milford Sound is special & you captured it beautifully. It is best when raining & the drive in is just as amazing. Well done on taking full coverage insurance & bring prepared with chains. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in New Zealand.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

We did! Normally I'd say it sucked that it rained a bunch, but in this case it made the trip even better

Loving the dynamic between the two of you & your adventures so far are fabulous....🎉

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Amazing views !! Loved it !🦋🙏🏼🤍

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Right! The views were incredible!

I've watched too many of these nz travel videos... this has the nicest footage

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙌🏽

wow... that was stunning!! I loved it and I love to watch you guys as well.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! It really was so stunning there!

Great video and chanel. I'm new Zealander born and bred. I haven't been to Milford sounds yet. You have inspired me 😊. Thank you....and I must look up Juicy campervans.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

It's definitely worth a visit in our opinion!

This is the first time I have watched one of your videos and i have to say that the filming quality is up there with the best.

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Really enjoying watching you guys! 😊

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

Travelling vicariously through you both is such a treat! Very well jel!!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks for coming along!

Welcome! Great video!

@faredrop

17 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

This was such a fun video to watch 🤩 you guys are the best

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

🙌🏽 thank you!

Loved seeing your trip to New Zealand! You've definitely inspired me to put that on my bucket list!! ❤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

It's worth it!

This one was epic, y'all! Well done 👏 ❤❤❤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Just spent the month of May in New Zeeland. 23 days in a Campervan, 7 in hotels, Started in Christchurch and drove all the way to Auckland. Mostly stayed in Powered campsites to have an electric heater going at night. We had a sunny day in Milford Sound and the dolphins showed up too.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Sounds like such a memorable trip. How was Christchurch?

@placesonthelist

Ай бұрын

​@@faredropWe visited the Botanical Gardens, went punting on the river, rode the old trolley all around the town and saw the earthquake museum.

I’ve been waiting for this video. Love love NZ! I had a similar experience in Milford Sound- lots of rain, pretty windy on the cruise, lots of waterfalls. Gorrrrrgeous! I’d go back in a second! In spite of the hella long flight time from east coast USA. Great video guys, keep going!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Feeling exactly the same way about going back!

😂 I love your humor! That van was indeed super inconspicuous.... 😂

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Right! 🤣

The twilight blooper was gold!

@teaganjoanparke

Ай бұрын

ok and tony's dance moves ahahahah

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

We were going to do one or the other. Then we said let's keep them both lol

You guys are so funny! Love watching your videos!

@faredrop

24 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Short trip but you packed in quite a lot. Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

We did! Thank you

What a beautiful trip!

@faredrop

20 күн бұрын

It was!

I get so excited everytime I see a new video on your channel!! 😀

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Welcome to our little slice of NZ. Loved your energy in your vid and have subscribed for more. 😎From a very proud kiwi ❤️❤️(And adored the piece showing the very naughty little keas - your van got off lightly😂)

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Thank you! We definitely got off lucky. Those birds were savage 😃

Your best video yet! Your personalities are so fun! Tell Tony we want more of him in front of camera. We like to see you both!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Will do!! He's the videographer. I barely know how to set it up for video, but we'll work something out. Maybe set up the tripod more for shots

You two are so much fun! Tony, I get why you love New Zealand. It has been added to my dream travel list! I need to see that ice blue river and Milford Sound in the rain! I hope we don’t have to wait two weeks for your next video!! ❤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Hey, thanks! Right! It's so amazing. Few places can beat it if you ask me. We haven't been to Iceland or Switzerland yet, but I imagine they can compete with how incredible the landscapes are

Totally enjoyed your visit in NZ, hope you go back, absolutely awesome.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

I hope so too!

So glad you liked your trip to my home. It's very beautiful but as you found out, it's definitely NOT cheap bit you have to realize that we are an island nation at the bottom of the world. Stay Safe.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

This is true, which is why we'll never complain. We had an understanding of what we might spend, and honestly it was under that expectation which was great!

@amandamartelli8811

28 күн бұрын

@@faredropI was definitely surprised when you said the groceries were cheaper than the US.

I’m so pleased or enjoyed our beautiful Milford sound. I’m a southlander & so happy you loved it. The underwater observatory is so amazing

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

We loved every minute of it!

I just lost my best friend couple weeks ago this video really help take my mind off everything. No polar plunge in that beautiful lake booo jk . Keep up the great work you two are amazing!!!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Sorry for your loss. Glad we could ease that if only a little. And yeah I'd have done it if our van had heat 😅

What a beautiful country ❤❤❤ Embrace van life. So many places to explore. Looking forward to next video❤❤❤❤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

I'm coming around to the idea lol. Thanks

@cookinginthecucinawithrose2214

Ай бұрын

​@@faredropI'm sure Kara and Nate could give you some real good tips 😉

Great video 😊❤

@faredrop

3 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

Excellent guys 🎉🎉..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

honestly, growing up seeing those Jucy vans was so iconic! So glad you guys rented from them aha!!

@faredrop

6 күн бұрын

They really stand out there. brilliant marketing to go green

LOOOL THE TWILIGHT MOMENT! ✨

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

lmao so happy so many people got that

I LOOOOOVE the communal pantry!!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

It was clutch!

As a Kiwi I’ve got to admit we live in a pretty special place in the world but we just take it for granted

@faredrop

21 күн бұрын

I feel like most people could say that about their own backyard. Seeing a different perspective from someone who hasn't seen it before can be refreshing

Just loving your videos! As someone who drives college students around the US midwest, I recognize your "van madness" in the ending clips - LOL!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

lmao. It's like that sometimes. Just got to let the energy go 🤣

sara sitting at the table at the end of the boat ride into milford sound toook me outttttt 🤣🤣 yall are too funny 😂😂❤❤ love the videos!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

🤣 love when we have little moments like that and we get it on camera

As a kiwi in N.Z thank you for your beautiful words.

@faredrop

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for being so welcoming

The view at 11:30!! Wowow 😮😮 Loved this vid!! 🎉

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

The views were so ridiculous!

Totally enjoyed this video, as it was on my all-time bucket list of places to visit. I visited New Zealand in 2003 but we only went to the north island, Auckland and Rotorua, which was wonderful but only whetted the appetite. P.S. You kids are a joy to watch, you do a fantastic job, keep up the good work. Thank you.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks you for watching. Your first trip there sounds like Tony's first time there. Hope you get to make your way to the South Island one day

Loved the video. You're an adorable couple!

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Loved this video! Good choice to spend most of your time in the south island, it's the best down here! We live in Christchurch and have a van that we take on weekend trips around all the time. It's on our list to do a Milford Sound cruise but last time we were down that way we had our dog with us and you can't take dogs into Fiordland National park. Watching this video has us searching up cruises and making plans so thanks guys!

@faredrop

19 күн бұрын

That's awesome. We want to make it to Christchurch someday, any recommendations?

love your guys editing it makes your guys videos so much better than other youtube content that do similar videos. love the series here in NZ overall glad you guys loved our home.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you.

I loved my time in New Zealand! I hiked the Milford Sound trek and it’s one of my favorites!! ❤❤

@faredrop

22 күн бұрын

That sounds fun. We thought about doing that hike. How difficult was it?

@JaneseCarstens

22 күн бұрын

@@faredrop Not really hard IMO. I’m a larger short person and there was only one day that was up and down 1100 meters. I came from the Te Anua side so the first day was an hour walk to the first cabin, second day essentially flat in the valley, third day was up and over a saddle, and the fourth day was downhill to the boat dock. Transportation is only by boat both ways. Best 36 mile hike ever!

If you want to live here for a couple years get a work holiday visa use one wage to pay rent use the other wage to go on adventures, also to say Maori properly try saying it like like the Bread has gone "moldy" Maori XOXOX love this content and thank you for loving Aotearoa New Zealand this is what we are about

@faredrop

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

You two are so cute! I really enjoy watching you both! :)

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

I lived on the South Island for six months in 2023, I miss it soo much. Glad you got to enjoy it!! Really enjoyed these videos. You guys are doing great!!!

@faredrop

22 күн бұрын

Thanks. We'd love to live there for a while

You neeeed to go back there someday!!! So much more to explore, on both islands. Can make it super budget Friendly with house sitting or wwoofing (great farm experiences and lovely people). Love your Videos, you're doing a great job and have such positive vibes. Keep on posting ❤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! We should looking into house sitting and woofing there. That would be interesting

Tony, you’re a Ravens fan!!! Subscribed! 💜🖤💜🖤

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

you know it!

beautiful vlog of New Zealand

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for visiting nz hope yus enjoy yrself

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

We did!

fare drop

@faredrop

24 күн бұрын

❤️

OMG this video was epic! I want to do this exact trip now. It sort of reminds me of Alaska (which I love).

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

You should! I've only been to Alaska briefly, but it is a bit like that in some regards. Thinking about a road trip in Alaska

@RadiantInc

Ай бұрын

@@faredrop I would love to watch a video with you guys road tripping around Alaska! We rented an RV last summer and had a blast. Our favorite spot was Homer AK. So good!

nice "kia ora"! 👍

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Lots of practiced and even then I wasn't sure if I had gotten it right 😅

Go Vens!!! 💜

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Ravens Flock!

Kia Ora Sara and Tony. Great travel vlog. Mauri Ora .

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Kia Ora, Thank you for welcoming us into beautiful Aotearoa!

@karinkereama

Ай бұрын

@@faredrop Our whānau love your Vlogs. Thank you for showing love to our land, mountains, water, nature, people & culture. May you return to Aotearoa again soon! ♥️

Loved the video! Shame you didn’t get more time to stay in Queenstown itself. It’s a beautiful resort town. ❤

@faredrop

11 күн бұрын

We arrived when it was kind of sleepy, but leaving out it was so lively down. By the water. We'll definitely be back

So far I’ve watched every video posted and i love you guys! Especially showing something that price wise can be realistic for my pockets! But i think if Tony gets in the right van he may like van life.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Thanks. That's always our goal to show people you can travel without breaking the bank. But you think so? His idea of the perfect van is...have you ever seen A Goofy Movie? You know the RV that Pete and PJ roll up in. His van build would look something like that 🤣

@cheydallg1

Ай бұрын

@@faredrop 🤣🤣 I’ve literally seen one pretty similar earlier this year! It was pretty nice with all the 70s colors too but it felt a bit tight for my liking.

I am a Kiwi in my sixties, and I can definitely say, that for a couple who could only spend a few days in NZ, you both did an excellent job of choosing your South Island itinerary. You two are naturals, both in front of and behind the camera, just beautiful and entertaining viewing. You actually walked within 200 metres of my place, small world huh? Come back soon :-)

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

We will! It is a small world. And thank you for watching and welcoming us!

Another fantastic video, NZ is stunning! Fish & Chips and van life is a bold choice! By chance, did you two try New Zealand Style Ice Cream? It's so good.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Very bold. NO! What is that??

@katieandjoeonthego

Ай бұрын

@@faredrop some fancy machine that swirls fresh fruit and ice cream together in the perfect mixture! Another reason to go back to NZ!

You guys are so stinking adorable! :)

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

❤️

its nice seeing my backyard being shown to the world, i grew up in the area and still work in te anau 1 week a month, also work across in west arm manapouri where the hydro power station is, and during covid there were only 3 humans and the Keas were everywhere, wondering where the humans had gone, ( during lockdown) and they were amazingly friendly and curious, was fun working with 4 of them following me around

@faredrop

24 күн бұрын

They are really interesting creatures. Clearly very smart

@NigelAnderson-iu2bs

24 күн бұрын

@@faredrop oh absolutely, if a cars left unattended near the Milford road tunnel they will rip wiper blades off cars or attack the plastic trim, they are mischievous critters, the weka are similar in the bush if you are camped they will come into camp and pinch anything Shiny, we have some cool birds, I'm lucky enough to have a tree outside my house that attracts Tui's and there birdsong is incredible and beautiful birds, and we get native wood pigeons as well which are big birds but during summer get drunk off berries and become a hazard

That's my home town (Queenstown)!!! I hope you two enjoyed your time there 🖤

@faredrop

6 күн бұрын

We did! Loved it. Going to come back at some point and go from Queenstown to Christchurch or vice versa. Any recommendations?

@Monique-Atlas

5 күн бұрын

@@faredrop Definitely the Clay Cliffs in Omarama its a few dollars in a honesty box to visit and was another LOTR's filming location and Lake Tekapo to stop by The Church of the Good Shepherd and there is a Holiday Park at the lake's edge which is a good stop if you wanted to split up the drive overnight as Lake Tekapo also has one of the best stargazing locations. But overall the views through the Mackenzie Basin are beautiful :) flat planes around twizel with mountain surrounding

If you even remotely enjoyed van life then you have to do Iceland it was amazing!! Doing that last year made me plan my NZ trip for this year!!

@faredrop

7 күн бұрын

Funny you should mention that...

Love you video

@faredrop

6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@faredrop

6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Sara and Tony. Yep we squash a lot into the South Island. Not sure if you mentioned it, but fun fact for you. The South Island has a greater land mass than the other island. And yet, Auckland up there has a bigger population on it's own, than the whole of the South Island. Btw Sara, don't talk so fast. Even the Close Captions couldn't keep up with you. Great footage. We have a great country. Thank you for the upload. Enjoy your time.

Keas are well known for removing window rubbers and being very destructive

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Nearly found out the hard way!

Cool, and it may have been down to time constraints, but next time you really should take "The Overlander" train trip at least one way, it's in two parts - Auckland to Wellington, across on the ferry, and from Picton(?) South

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip

TimTams!!!! Best thing about living in NZ hands down

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

We just found out they sell them in the US

@raldrmt

27 күн бұрын

They’re Australian 😂

The water looked so clear in my tiny cell phone. I only can imagine how it was in person! Glad you're having fun ☺️

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Everything about where we were was so unbelievable

@ClassicMaggie

Ай бұрын

@@faredrop wow. 😁

Those birds wreck cars😂😂😂😂

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

I believe it!

that Jucy pantry is a great idea

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

right!

Welcome to Kiwiland, Raglan is my Beach, Beach, the Beach, i regret not learning to Surf, like Elvis did in his Movies, please Visit the Mountain Tops in Mount Te Aroha, and Mount Pirongia, its a local Maori story about them, if thats a theme? Waitomo, has lots of free stuff near by. Enjoy the Spring, thats a Mount Te Aroha Sunrise,

Summer van life … so much better

@faredrop

26 күн бұрын

It might be

That fish and chips looked okay, but ive seen bigger fish at my local. Good video.

@faredrop

6 күн бұрын

Thanks

As a Kiwi I’ve got to admit we live in a pretty special place in the world but we just take it for granted Kea’s are naughty birds they create havoc

@faredrop

21 күн бұрын

Agree on both points

“a flat rock & a sandal” 😂😂😂

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

half-hearted attempts were made. 🤣

I’m from New Zealand and the kia bird are known for there checky personality there are sign’s everywhere because of that and it’s warning not to feed them as they can take your fingers off 😂 they are known to take cars apart just cause they can

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

Ah I thought it was because they become dependent and wreck your car like how monkeys steal your stuff for food. Never even closed my mind that they could take a finger. Good thing we like to follow rules.

@philpawson2458

Ай бұрын

@@faredrop They wont actually harm humans,BUT they will tear of your window seal from your windscreen just for fun & they love coloured electical wiring too!

Ravens fan? Say less. Subscribed.

@faredrop

Ай бұрын

you know it!

In summer it is light by 6am and dosen't get dark till 10pm

@faredrop

7 күн бұрын

🤯

@joshhenery274

7 күн бұрын

@@faredrop yea it's only a few months we have short days

We looked into this but at $370 a day it was a pass from us. It was cheaper to just book hotels or Airbnb's and get a rental car for the week.

@faredrop

14 күн бұрын

$370 a day?😱 Ours was like $78 a day! We paid 700 for the entire week with snow chains and insurance added on

@RSDS222

14 күн бұрын

@@faredrop oh wow. Well I guess that's the price difference of summer vs winter there. I think the minivan one was about 135 NZD per day with insurance.