Thank you for watching this video! I can't believe it's been 4 months already - and we have just 2 more months in the South Island until we move up North! Where should we go next?

Great video. Although as a Kiwi its called kiwifruit not Kiwi. Saying you have eaten a Kiwi yet suggests that you have eaten someone from new Zealand or the endangered bird. Just an FYI

I am from Edinburgh originally but grew up in Christchurch and went to school, polytech and university there. I left in 2004 and have lived in the Northwest of England for nearly 20 years but NZ is still what I think of as "Home". I worked in hospitality and can confirm the basic friendliness and good nature of the people. I have never lived in the North Island but wish you well!

Thank you for showing beauties of Queenstown, New Zealand!

Interesting - just stumbled over this video. I'm an ex-pat Kiwi living in the UK. A Canadian friend once described NZ as having nothing that Canada hasn't got - but you can see it all in a day! Yes, an exaggeration, but having driven across large chunks of Canada, I understand the sentiment ... You may not believe this, but when I was a kid we used to stay in Queenstown every summer. On Sundays, the only shop open was a dairy which opened between 10 a.m.and 3 p.m. Very (in)convenient. But our reasons for being there were the same as those of many tourists now - we did the Routeburn Track (both ways) more than once and the Rees/Dart track and Greenstone/Caples track (at least twice). We also walked to Skippers and back once. We climbed Bob's Peak (now serviced by the gondola). We walked to Moke Lake. That kind of thing. I'ver subscribed and will go back and watch your previous videos now. Well presented and fun! The first I've heard of deep-fried kiwifruit. Was it really all that nice?

Fantastic watch as always 🫡👊🏿

Hey we just came back from two months in NZ , 5 weeks in the South Island. We loved it … thinking of making the move! You two are good fun and we are loving watching two from BC checking things out. A big thanks from Mike and Jen from Rossland. Feel free to drop by for a rip on Red mountain, we always have a floor for you … hell maybe even a bed!

I'm loving your guys videos, you both are so chill, very easy to watch ❤️

make sure you come to Taupo in the North Island :) love how complimentary you are of our country, I lived in Vancouver for 9 years and LOVED it. I could never get over cars stopping in the middle of the road for me to cross though 🤣I just think of Vancouver and it makes me smile.

You can't equate Queenstown as normal NZ,it's a tourist trap so prices are high for everything, it is without a doubt not normal/average NZ

You are right about buying fruit and say lemons but as a Kiwi I would not consider buying a lemon as a lemon tree grows and will fruit in a very short time and we can grow fruit and veg all year - but this is becoming a thing of the past. Very sad. I lived in Canada for many years and just saw it as a very large NZ but the things I remember seeing were a harvest moon in Alberta, very spectacular, aurora borealis also in Alberta looking North, scattered showers - funny - but because the country is so vast on the Prairies you could see showers over there and over somewhere else at the same time. Enjoy your travels and I hope you have just fun and make memories.

Another Canadian here who has now lived in NZ for 10 years. I am still struck by the beauty here everyday - probably because I'm from the prairies in Canada and the landscape here is so different. I live in north Auckland and I love my view of the ocean and the semi-tropical lush feeling of this area (and further north) of the north island. I've seen a little of the south island and I do think it's lovely, but maybe because I'm so used to the Rockies, the mountainous areas aren't such a big deal to me. Hope you get to see the north island soon!

Great video!

Just a few pointers for the ones watching from abroad. The weather is changeable due to wind direction and closeness to the sea and altitude etc. Winds from the south come off Antarctica/South Pole direction and from the north the tropics hence the change in temperature. Pedestrians do have right of way technically but its difficult with jaywalking and people who hang around pedestrian crossings while not intending to cross. Drivers are not mind readers. NZ has had a few natural disasters this last year or so which has affected fruit and vegetables supplies and prices are higher accordingly. It means shop smarter and buy the right products in the right season. I am sure this happens everywhere. For example you could buy a 2 kilogram pumpkin for say $2NZD in winter and maybe $17NZD in summer so a huge difference. Tomatoes $20kg in winter but as low as $2kg in summer. Queenstown has one of the highest costs of living in the country property and rent wise due to supply and demand and is a top tourist destination in NZ. There are better deals if you look around including restaurant schemes where you can get half price off food with certain conditions. Friendly locals can point travellers in the right direction lets say.

Kia Ora Canadian 🇨🇦 Cousins. New subscriber here. Love your content on our Beautiful Aotearoa. Kia Kaha mo to haerenga. Stay strong on your journey and Mauri Ora!! (Stay well)

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South Island - Dead flat plains and huge mountains - 'big' scenery North Island - Generally rolling hills so a lot of more close-up views - not to say there are not stunning things to see!

Iook at Raglan Beach, Waitamo Caves road has a lot of features. Mount Te Aroha for a Summit view, n local Hot Pools.

..Just out of Queenstown you have Cromwell.. lots of fruit and Veggie farms that sell direct..very cheap.

Awesome video, hope you guys have a fantastic time in NZ. Sure sounds like you are. I was lucky enough to spend lots of time in BC and I'd put that as one of the most amazing places around. Mountains, rivers, lakes and wildlife and not over populated ticked all the boxes for me. All the best and safe travels 👍

Great stuff... and yes agree the weather has really flipped this season. If you moving south of Auckland then being central will help cover most of the island on both coasts. It's a pity though it's now coming into winter so it' might limit your freedom to move around and experience the island in warmer conditions, then on the other hand north is much warmer than the south in comparison.

Nth is. Many people have a lemon tree in Back yard.

Queenstown is absolutely New Zealand. Or it was. I spent most summer holidays in Queenstown and the rest of Central Otago and I'll be retiring there. Best part of the world.

Yep. Weather gets like that. You'll get use to it. Nice Chanel.

Don't forget to check the local council pages see if they have community fruit orchards 😊

Canadian as well did a NZ WHV in 2015-2016. Beautiful place. Still think about it regularly all these years later. My only complaint was the pay if im being honest. Worked in the same profession I have in Canada and my yearly take home was half.. lol. All in all I think the two places are extremely similar in many ways.

It always used to be "Stop for Pedestrians on crosswalks", but not generally anywhere else, it's all about courtesy,and if you want to show it.

Thanks for all the great NZ videos. We have travelled to NZ twice over the last 6 years from our home here in Nelson BC. To say the least, we love NZ. We did meet a BC couple in Hokitika. They were of the opinion that NZ(at least the South Is.) was just BC with different trees. They were wrong of course, as you are finding out.

Drivers are required to stop at dedicated pedestrian crossings. Courtesy crossings are, eh, a courtesy for pedestrians and drivers. They're designed as a visual aid and intended to make roads safer. The emphasis, the New Zealand Transport Agency says, is for drivers to be courteous to pedestrians on these crossings.......so I feel your given bit of a false statement

Welcome guys!

Hey North Island kiwi here.. great video We are just back from 2 weeks Southland Te Anua Wanaka Tekapo Milford sound queenstown Dunedin etc was the best thing ever every view was spectacular The weather soooo different to East Coast N I ...Puffer Coats Beanies then hot next day but only saying 16 degrees and the wind phew... loved every change thoughvery exhilarating and now back to Bay of Plenty Beach ... so humid and warm in comparison...Try to live on Coast in North... Far north has beaches that are stunning East Coast best Ohope yes...😊

I was in NZ and AUS NOV 2023 and 6:51 I rented a Toyota Rav4 (no self contain sticker) no one ever came to ask. hahaha

Im in the North Island but love the South. I make small films. Nice to see you enjoying our country. It’s dope for the free spirit. 🤘

The Dark Sky project for Milky way gazing at Tekapo , the Kawerau bridge 43metre bungey over the river near Arrowtown, Whale watch boat trip at Kaikoura is a must and visit Hamner Springs thermal pools in the South Island , the road past Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo with views of Southern Alps and Aoraki Mt Cook is stunning. North Island Mount Taranaki/ New Plymouth hike ,Hot Salt water pools Mount Maunganui and climb Mauao for a stunning view, The East coast from Opotiki to Gisborne December /Jan stunning Pohutakawa tree displays (red flowers) and turquoise ocean ,remote beaches, rural NZ ,Gisborne /Wainui beach surfing meccas. Taupo Huka Falls and Rotorua hot water thermal zone Waireki hot pools, Polynesian pools Rotorua and experience a Hangi /Maori Culture a few to choose from.

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Notice how dark native tress are...dune to magenta tint as sunscreen for the trees

cool guys...................

only thing predicatable about the weather is its unpredictable.😅😅

It was flipping freezing in Taupo this morning by the way, 2 degrees and it's March!?? what the heck... so rug up warm! seems like NZ is just freezing right now.

Definitely need to go to Hastings

North Island suggests the Volcanic Plateau, Rotorua, Auckland has Waiheke & Rangitoto Islands, Hokianga Harbour with Opononi &Tāne Mahuta, also called "God of the Forest", is a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest, Bay of Islands.

Yeah in NZ, as in aus and the UK cars have absolute right if way except for pd xings

Come and see the real New Zealand. Psst...It's outside of the tourist spots. Given our current double dip recession a lot of kiwis cant afford to even go to queenstown so please try and spend with your dollar and give back to the economy by supporting locals (queenstown not included)

Sth Is and nth Is are not even close to the same climate.

Queenstown is one of the best places in New Zealand, but moving to Queensland places you in one of the closest cities to Antarctica.. hence cool weather during the summer. North Island will give you your sun tanning weather… and a must to checkout the beaches, if you haven’t already done so… hope you really enjoy New Zealand.

The North Island geography is not as interesting but it's still full of great places.

With your jobs are you working longer hours on those 4 days? I work 4 days on 3 off and do 10hr shifts here. Where you working in town that are offering the 4 days as well?

Deep fried banana coated in maple syrup is very nice and sweet 😋 👌

Head to the coromandel peninsula and go fishing yeeeehhhha

If you had driven in the US you would have noticed similarities with NZ traffic vs pedestrian conventions. Moreover, the US backs this up with strong jaywalking rules. Canada is the standout exception which puts everything into proper perspective.

The minimum wage is common in NZ 🇳🇿 Queenstown is not vindictive of the rest of NZ 🇳🇿 & the Living wage is good for NZ 🇳🇿 but most people don't get it. Most people only get 50cents more than minium wage.Areas of the North Island are dangerous for foreign freedom campers especially not in self contained van people are fed up with people shitting in the bushes & that's why the self contained laws came in ruining it for us Kiwi's who camped by the rules & not scared to use a D.O.C long drop.

I have never seen in 60 years, fried kiwifruit

you need to visit a "normal" NZ town to be able to truely get a representation and comment on NZ as a country. you're already in Qtn so jump in the car an drive to either Dunedin (where i live) or Invercargill, then comment on NZ

Groceries in NZ aren't expensive, people are just idiots. NZ is a long way from anywhere and had seasons. So eat what's in season and it won't be that bad. But if you want to eat avocado all year round, it's got to come from somewhere outside of NZ's growing season. Or better yet, go carnivore. Cheaper, easier, not seasonal, and so much healthier than you could ever imagine

Did you have to buy travel insurance before you moved here? If so, do you mind explain the process?

Wow, $23.15 NZ Dollar equals to $14.30 USD. Thats pretty bad, even if most employers pay more than the NZ minimum wage.

nz close to antarctica

$30 entree, not for this average kiwi

4k for a computer? Jeez. Are you Nasa engineer?

hot summer day in new zealand ??? . !! no such thing...

Haha, I'm a Kiwi and I hate Kiwifruit 😁

Little less chatting more showing the country

Coldest summer in 20 years here in Queenstown. Bring on global warming.

KIWIFRUIT!!!!! Say it again. Its KIWIFRUIT! NOT NOT NOT kiwi.

what is the actual reason for people not liking bare feet? and don't give me that bacteria yarn..... Its not my fault your feet like to live in prison.....

The comment I made was truthful and it’s truthful for many who have had a god awful experience here. Keep hiding the truth, keep selling a lie. Delete this as well.

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Queenstown is one of the best places in New Zealand, but moving to Queensland places you in one of the closest cities to Antarctica.. hence cool weather during the summer. North Island will give you your sun tanning weather… and a must to checkout the beaches, if you haven’t already done so… hope you really enjoy New Zealand.