WEEKEND ROAD TRIP // Te Anau and Milford Sound

A weekend trip to Te Anau, New Zealand with stopping in Arrowtown, hiking to Key Summit on the Routeburn Track, exploring Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, and lunch in Queenstown.
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Californian exploring the world, now residing in New Zealand. Here to share adventures and give you tips about travel, culture, language, and life.

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  • @mari.johnson
    @mari.johnson2 жыл бұрын

    I obviously filmed this before I decided not to say baby's name 😂 I have to come up with a nickname soon! Any ideas? If you don't know what I'm talking about, watch the last video kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4ymyLWpd6fUnpM.html

  • @grabarzowaty

    @grabarzowaty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kiwi

  • @Swimdeep

    @Swimdeep

    2 жыл бұрын

    Taco Junior 🌮 🥗 = TJ

  • @lesleyhughes3174

    @lesleyhughes3174

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bub 👼🙂

  • @misspepe7416

    @misspepe7416

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely Ideas already. I add: Mari + Nick = Mick or something like that?

  • @nobody_keas

    @nobody_keas

    2 жыл бұрын

    Little Tramper

  • @phillipbateman2284
    @phillipbateman22842 жыл бұрын

    We've got a baby in the back, wow, I know I haven't seen you two for a while but crikey, congratulations. Didn't think you could improve, and there ya go, it's done. Many thanks you three, you put a smile on my face. Take care.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha surprise! Cheers Phillip

  • @robbbuglass8536
    @robbbuglass85362 жыл бұрын

    Thrilled to see you post again & congratulations to you both on the wee arrival .

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robb!

  • @jeraldsnook8277
    @jeraldsnook82772 жыл бұрын

    Hello there Mari, I am watching your new KZread video. Nice scenery 👍

  • @RGC198
    @RGC198 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mari, love all the scenery there. I managed to visit New Zealand five times during the 1970's, but unfortunately, I never managed to visit either Te Anau, Milford Sound or even Queenstown. Hence, it was great seeing it all on this video. Anyway, wishing you the very best. Rob in Melbourne Australia.

  • @a.b.1044
    @a.b.10442 жыл бұрын

    Missed this conten, love to see it

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to share it with you again!

  • @jamessorenson2272
    @jamessorenson22722 жыл бұрын

    So good to see yall!! God bless you and your family!

  • @bigbranch1
    @bigbranch12 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed seeing your smiles.....little smile is coming along nicely.....ever good.

  • @ellelong1526
    @ellelong15262 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery! Thank you for sharing with us❤️

  • @TheBoppa23
    @TheBoppa232 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you're protecting the little man. Each of their days is precious beyond measure, and I had three kiddos who defined not only my life, but theirs.

  • @ctinaveats
    @ctinaveats2 жыл бұрын

    Yay!! Welcome back :) happy adventures

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Thank you!

  • @nicolescott89
    @nicolescott892 жыл бұрын

    Awwww little munchkin and you'll seemed to have an amazing little escape.... Those mountains look epic 😍 hope your all rested and enjoying quality time together. See you soon xxx

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it was such a nice getaway! Hope all is well with you, Nicole!

  • @nicolescott89

    @nicolescott89

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mari.johnson I'm ok thanks 🥰

  • @Nomadtibet59
    @Nomadtibet592 жыл бұрын

    It’s lovely to see your videos, back to back.

  • @GJVerboog
    @GJVerboog2 жыл бұрын

    So great to see you’re all doing well and enjoying life as it is and still be able to do little raodtrips. Seeing this all again bringing back happy throwbacks on memorylane. I’ve been to TeAnau and Routeburn and also Milford track and Sound. Feels so good to see this all again, thanks a lot for this!! Hope to see NZ again in the near future, stay safe and healthy!

  • @marka.6879
    @marka.68792 жыл бұрын

    You have such a good meet cute story! I wish you all the best!

  • @TracyHuston
    @TracyHuston2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to see more content.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry they’re so few and far between these days!

  • @filibusterfirework74
    @filibusterfirework74 Жыл бұрын

    It actually blows my mind that those videos were 6 years ago! I remember watching them as they were released and dreaming about going to New Zealand :) So fun to get to see y'all go back.

  • @misspepe7416
    @misspepe74162 жыл бұрын

    I missed your vlogs to much! So fun, beautiful trip and lovely music choices. It felt like catching up with an old friend. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s such a nice compliment ☺️ glad you enjoyed it!

  • @prettypuff1
    @prettypuff12 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel. Thank you for sharing

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoy it!

  • @mrs.rochester299
    @mrs.rochester2992 жыл бұрын

    So glad that you both are well and back! A Baby!!!!!!

  • @adrianarnouse4877
    @adrianarnouse48772 жыл бұрын

    Everyone looks great! Glad everyone is doing good, and glad to see you making content again!

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Adrian!

  • @naninga9335
    @naninga93352 жыл бұрын

    Hello sister and brother see you from Hong Kong 🇭🇰..... nice!!!!

  • @LibbyWithnall
    @LibbyWithnall2 жыл бұрын

    That parent and baby swing was awesome. Never seen anything like that before. Loved seeing all the sights. It's been over a year since I've been to Queenstown and I miss it.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes such a good swing! I don’t know why they aren’t everywhere!

  • @melizabeth908
    @melizabeth9082 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful scenery! I enjoy your videos. I had many nicknames for my son, including: the boy, beanbag, sweet pea, child, ginger, baby. I love how protective you are with your boy.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love those! We definitely use 'the boy' and 'baby' 😁

  • @Tboneguy03
    @Tboneguy032 жыл бұрын

    Awe yay! Missed your videos. Glad you are family are doing well. Had my trip to NZ cancelled in 2020… still wanting to get down there. Cheers!

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah bummer! Hope you can make it over soon!

  • @lesleyhughes3174
    @lesleyhughes31742 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mari!! I love it there!! What a great area to escape for a little while. Beautiful in Autumn!! So good to see you back doing what you do soo well! Lovely to see your wee man again!! The holiday park has lovely little chalets and apartments overlooking the lake. Me, myself and I and my Sprinter stay there in their powered site. Enjoy your breaks whenever you manage to get them!! Take care out there!! 💌👍🏼🙋‍♀️ 🕊 🚐 🌏

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lesley! Ooh those chalets and apartments sound nice! I’ll have to check them out another time. It really is a great place!

  • @ChristineWilsonPhotography
    @ChristineWilsonPhotography2 жыл бұрын

    Very nostalgic video, love the road footage makes me homesick - enjoying your videos. Make the most of travelling without heaps of tourists, I know I am here in Victoria, Australia, and recently in Tasmania no tourist buses ,yay! It won't last so get out out there. Also videos th a t people want to see from you guys I guess are exactly what your doing- how to travel and do your hiking with kids.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy I could share the area with you. Hope we can make it over to Tasmania one day! Cheers

  • @NATUREVIEWSNSOUNDS
    @NATUREVIEWSNSOUNDS Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the tour very beautiful. Like😀👍👍 and sub! New friend.

  • @gymrat2647
    @gymrat26472 жыл бұрын

    Nice seeing the Homer tunnel again and Milford sound again .But different weather when I was there year's ago. Was poring rain after doing the Milford track and couldn't see the top of Miter peak.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think the weather is often like that! It felt very lucky to have sunshine

  • @Camp_LameOnion
    @Camp_LameOnion2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, it's incredibly beautiful over there. The trails/national parks over there in NZ are on my to do list for sure, one day. I'm also always seeing vids about it being Foodie heaven over there, those tacos on the beach looks like absolute paradise 🤤🌮🏞️

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m curious what videos you’ve seen! I’d love to have more food recommendations 😊 The tacos were good!

  • @Camp_LameOnion

    @Camp_LameOnion

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mari.johnson Now I'm drawing a blank but I'll drop some links in the thread when I find something lol. One of them that I know of was on Dyana Carmella's channel, but yea NZ looks like one of the best food tour places ever. Kind of reminds me of Seattle's food scene but with way nicer weather😂

  • @nobody_keas
    @nobody_keas2 жыл бұрын

    Been into milford a couple of times since the borders closed- totally surreal without buses and campervans!

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s wild! So nice to get to experience it like that

  • @tommckinney1489
    @tommckinney14892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. My wife and I were in that area a few years ago. Loved Milford Sound and the surrounding area, but didn't like Queenstown so much...too touristy.

  • @patchouleigh_
    @patchouleigh_2 жыл бұрын

    💛💛💛🙂🙋‍♀️ Completely respect your decision to keep baby private.

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bobkuhn861
    @bobkuhn8612 жыл бұрын

    😊💖🐶🐶

  • @hope2someday691
    @hope2someday6912 жыл бұрын

    I think a nic name / trail name for your little one is great idea. You could call him North as he was born and is from the North Island.

  • @EndlessMike_
    @EndlessMike_2 жыл бұрын

    i appreciate that you guys prioritize protecting Baby's privacy. i struggle with this in my vlogs how much of my daughter's life to put online, especially since she's so young and doesn't really have a vote in the matter. it's a strong consideration for parents. anyway, good to see you guys!

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear from you! Yeah it's so hard to know what is right. But the best we can do is whatever feels right at the time. Hope you guys are well!

  • @ammar2108
    @ammar21082 жыл бұрын

    Careful now, you were a tourist here once ;)

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m definitely not anti-tourist! And I know so much of nz relies on tourism. I’m all for travel. However, it did feel like a treat to see Milford sound empty 😊

  • @helenekraus2314
    @helenekraus23142 жыл бұрын

    So nice to watch, but im kinda sad - spent 6 month in nz a few years ago and i miss it pretty much 🥺 Hope to go back some day soon. Has to be awesome without the tourists 😉

  • @mari.johnson

    @mari.johnson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you can make it back! Yes it felt like a real treat 😊

  • @nascarscarpcupseries5219
    @nascarscarpcupseries5219 Жыл бұрын

    oh my god, IS SHE HULK¡