RUSSELL l Bay of Islands l Northlands Day Trip l South Africans in New Zealand l Sep 2022

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Жыл бұрын

Join us on our very first New Zealand daytrip in the Bay of Islands. We took a ferry from Paihia to Russell and had an amazing day, especially when the sun came out around lunch time :)
#russell #bayofislands #newzealand
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@jefferson1962 Жыл бұрын

As a kiwi love watching these kinda videos, welcome to NZ whanau ❤️

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jefferson 😊

@Hatchetman-Bam Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you both at home in NZ enjoying life and our beautiful country. Call it home, we are privileged to have you here. Chur whanau x

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks so much, really appreciate your kind welcome 💕 we are privileged to be here x

@dereknaude6301 Жыл бұрын

I'm living vicariously through you guys, I traveled to the Bay of Islands many years ago, looks like you had a wonderful day. It's very beautiful. Count your blessings

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, that must’ve been awesome! I couldn’t remember much from when I visited there years ago 🙈

@TideKnotTravellers Жыл бұрын

That's so surreal being back there 15 years after it was one of your cruise ports. Imagine going back and telling yourself you'd be there one day living with your husband, life is so fun and crazy!

@teevis3620 Жыл бұрын

You guys are just the best. Totally upbeat and lovely couple. Welcome to New Zealand.

@marysteven6347 Жыл бұрын

Welcome welcome xxx I live in Paihia and really enjoyed watching this. And if you walk 20 minutes through Russell and over the hill past the cemetery you will find Long Beach, a beautiful sandy long beach open to the Pacific.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! Oooh, Long beach sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to go back and see it for ourselves 🤗

@napoleonnz Жыл бұрын

Your happiness in your chosen country is infectious, making it enjoyable to watch. NZ is an expensive country to live in compared with many others. There are many causes but primarily a small population in a country the size of Japan means there are not the volume efficiencies in transport, production and logistics that enable larger societies to produce at lower cost. However, there are so many free things like walks, beaches and parks that help make up for the higher daily living costs. Remember there are few harmful pests, no killer spiders, snakes or large animals so you can picnic safely almost anywhere you find a beautiful spot with a view.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for your comment 😊 yes, lots of free outdoorsy things to do, which we’ll be taking full advantage of 🤗

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Fun day trip in NZ! I am sure its so cool to be back after all those years Chantz! How lucky you are to experience a cruise experience back in the day. Love the oldest pub in NZ - so cozy looking and historical! I remember prices being high in NZ, hopefully it's feeling better now you are earning NZ dollars!

@janetwoodrow7214 Жыл бұрын

I have traveled from South Afica to Australia but did not do NZ. I had no idea that it is so beautiful!!!! WOW!!! You certainly have a wonderful new life to look forward to.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi Janet! Yes, so beautiful here. But Australia must’ve been a great experience as well 🤗

@soniadickson7053 Жыл бұрын

Lovely watching your video. Great music in the background and great shots of our beautiful country. Your montage is fabulous and captures the places you visit very well. I look forward to watching more of your journey.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Sonia! We appreciate the remark about the music, it’s one of the most difficult things when it comes to editing our videos 😅

@deonvanloggerenberg3711 Жыл бұрын

I have a friend and family living in NZ and your vlog gave me a nice idea what it's like over there. What an amazing live journey you guys are on. Enjoy every moment and I am looking forward to your next video. Congratulations on you Job and your new life.....😇

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Deon! We’re happy that our videos can give you an idea of what life is like over here 😊

@maureeneberhard9068 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you again. Great video and I’m so glad to see it as we’re going to spend four days in Russell in early December, can’t wait!

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

That’s so exciting Maureen! I’m sure you’re looking forward! Do you have any activities planned?

@hinehau3007 Жыл бұрын

I’m Whangarei born and bred but I really enjoy your NZ videos, you have such a fresh great attitude. Nga mihi.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We're really enjoying your home town :)

@sammatangi5109 Жыл бұрын

I spend summer in the BoI and what you did in Russell is exactly what most kiwis do a beer and the Duke , fish n chips exactly where you sat near the docking g bay. You guys already living the kiwi dream. Simplicity fishn chips and may be an ice cream from the nz ice cream shop

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Oh no...can't believe we missed out on ice cream! We'll have to get some next time :) It would be the perfect thing to end off the day in Russel

@AuroranPhoenix Жыл бұрын

Great video guys!! ❤️👏

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Dankie vriendin 💕

@Tshidilemeko Жыл бұрын

Great video guys😍❤️

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tshidi 💕

@thereseangelz4143 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both for sharing your new journey in NZ. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep up the great work 😇💜💜💜

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Therese! Really appreciate that you’re still watching our videos even though we don’t have SA content anymore 💕

@p.srussell3899 Жыл бұрын

Awesomeness 🙌🏼😎….🍀hApPy dAyS…

@Bodge-hz9ry Жыл бұрын

Nice vlog guys; very well put togeather and edited, credit to you for the technical aspects of creating it!

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your comment, thank you so much!

@sonnyw2566 Жыл бұрын

Kia Ora e korua,Craig raua ko Chantz.Firstly i just want to say how beautiful it is to hear your pronunciation of Our Reo(Native language).Just your expression on your faces says it all.Been watching tour content from when you landed till now,i just needed to stop and say.Welcome to Aotearoa.

@LucasWorldTravel Жыл бұрын

Wow what a gorgeous place and how nice that you get to visit again after so many years Chantz. It's also nice that it's much easier for you to come back to try the activities now that you live in the area. Hope you are enjoying your new job Craig and making plenty of that New Zealand money so you can enjoy more activities!

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

😂😂 yes, hoping Craig will bring in lots of NZ💰💰💰so we can do some cool activities 😂

@matsheldon Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, really love watching your videos. It looks like you are having the most amazing time! Am heading back to NZ from the UK for 8 weeks at the end of December and should be in Whangarei and BoI during the first couple of weeks in January. Your videos are making the long wait bearable!

@petertaylor6479 Жыл бұрын

Awesome guys, welcome!

@rogerb4436 Жыл бұрын

I do like Bay of Islands and up north but problem with visiting these places is the cost but it's understandable as it's expensive to deliver food, drink, gas & other products to these small out of the way communities . Hope you enjoy living here In N.Z. Oh it's pronounced Paihia (Pie - He - Ah) if that helps. Take Care.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi Roger! Loving life here so far 🤗 Thanks for the pronunciation 🙌

@pauls3852 Жыл бұрын

3 recommendations for next time you're there: walk up to the Flagstaff, it'll give you a great view over the bay. Walk over the hill to Long Beach, which is a nice, safe swimming beach & not stoney like Russell. Take the Cream Trip out to the Hole in the Rock, it'll provide a much better idea of the place.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! We’ll remember for next time 🤗

@DavidandSarah Жыл бұрын

Ahh, you guys are really making us miss this beautiful country. Hahaha, yeah when you start earning the dollar it will feel way better.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

lol, why did you ever move away 😅 it’s so beautiful here 🥰

@TheAverageTourist Жыл бұрын

You guys always find the cutest cafes and cappuccinos. The fish and chips looked so yum! My hubby would have loved that pub too. The outtakes had me giggling 🤣

@reneyeoman4755 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos thanks for sharing details it sooooo helpful. Have to agree it looks wow

@woutervanniekerk5499 Жыл бұрын

I can remember when i came over in 2008 the exchange rate was 4.1 to 1. A year later when i went to visit in SA it was 5.1 to 1. Good job working sparingly with your funds. 🙂 That 1st NZ$ pay is an amazing feeling of achievement. So glad you are doing some site seeing and enjoying it so far.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi Wouter! Really can’t believe the terrible exchange rate these days🤢 But we definitely celebrated when Craig got his first salary 😅

@woutervanniekerk5499 Жыл бұрын

@@BeingBedingfield Hi, the important thing is that you made the move to a brighter future and by to look of your videos you are enjoying it so far. Good exchange rate or not. Stoked for you 1st pay, spend it wisely Graig. On some cold NZ beers to celebrate 🍻🍺lol

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

@@woutervanniekerk5499 😂😂 he’s loving the beers so far! Can’t wait to visit some breweries! And I’m loving the variety of ciders 😅

@woutervanniekerk5499 Жыл бұрын

@@BeingBedingfield Can recommend the HAWKES BAY BREWERY PEACH BOMB cider or the Monteith's Radler beer.

@zephheine9681 Жыл бұрын

awesome yous had a great day...and yes shes not cheap over those ways ...

@Explorcation Жыл бұрын

What a fun day trip 🙌 I love that the ferry runs so frequently. We would definitely want to stop by that pub, it looked so unique inside 🍻 We will be excited to see some of the activities you book in the future!

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын

What a nice island it makes for a great day trip, but I agree it would be fun to stay over! Great video guys!

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi Cara 👋 really hoping we could stay there one day 😅

@stevie_M Жыл бұрын

Hello I love watching your videos especially now that you’re in NZ🎉

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Stevie!

@reenaharripersadh7050 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys. It's so good to see you enjoying your new life,,,I'm so happy to keep following and enjoying it with you.God bless you both. 🙏🙏🙏

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi dear Reena, thank you so much for watching our new adventures 🤗 we’re loving it here so far! Blessings to you too 💕

@zanzylvanrooyen Жыл бұрын

I love you're videos💕 always fun adventures 💖

@mxolisifranky3437 Жыл бұрын

WOW fell captivated by delightful attractive resort👌keep enjoying and stay blessed

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks mxolisi 😊

@brettpeacock9116 Жыл бұрын

I am from Northland and the best Pakeha way to pronounce "Paihia" is "Pie- Here"(as in the English) The original name for Russell was "Kororareka" (as in Coro rah- rayker) and it was changed when Russell became New Zealand's first capital - It was never a city!

@davidcurle7381 Жыл бұрын

Pie- he- a

@rahowherox1177 Жыл бұрын

Was changed from kororakeka after original Russell (okiato) ceased being capital after heke topped the flagpole.

@ambisun9828 Жыл бұрын

We really miss you guys and take care South Africa family good luck on your journey 💜

@rssell Жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful and nice name!

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, great name 💪

@andeebee2530 Жыл бұрын

New Zealand fish and chips at the beach - best thing ever! Just don’t feed the seagulls, or you’ll get covered in their own special sauce 😂 my husband learnt the hard way 😆

@findingwaldotravel Жыл бұрын

That was a nice bar! 🍺

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

It was! I’m sure you’d enjoy it there too! 🍻

@seancarey8731 Жыл бұрын

Next trip up take the old Russell rd via Helena Bay and bland Bay this is a great coast road to Russell, also the shops are very expensive in Russell. But aren't the fish and chips great.

@james4299 Жыл бұрын

So pretty in new Zealand my home country

@mikeogle1279 Жыл бұрын

I live in Whangarei, welcome. We are indeed blessed and probably don't appreciate just how much. Never know might see you around town..

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, yes, it’s so beautiful here 🤗 Would be great to meet you 😊

@mikeogle1279 Жыл бұрын

Msg on Facebook maybe ?

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

@@mikeogle1279 yeah 👍

@cliffcollett2596 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and have been watching your journey to New Zealand. Really enjoyed them. However…… if you could just hold some of the shots for a little longer that would be cool. Anyway, keep them coming, you have a new fan!

@hamishpeeti3642 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@eileenhildreth8355 Жыл бұрын

To see the bay of islands I would recommend doing the cream trip, or any of the boat trips but be aware kiwis find all those tourist activities very expensive.

@cathyoneill9504 Жыл бұрын

Having been to Russell and been taken round by NZ friends I feel that there was a lot more of interest you could have mentioned.

@vaughansvoice7649 Жыл бұрын

You guys should drive to Russel, it's a cool drive ;)

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Roady to RUSSELL l Bay of Islands l NORTHLAND l NEW ZEALAND

@angcam42 Жыл бұрын

Wow so lekker! 👌😁

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hehe, Baie lekker hier 😅

@Andy_M986 Жыл бұрын

Mapua up that way,apparently has amazing fish n Chips.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! We’ll have to go check it out 👍

@Andy_M986 Жыл бұрын

@@BeingBedingfield You're welcome,stay well.

@gverran Жыл бұрын

Awesome day out indeed, but those NZD prices must be hurting big time 😂. And people say don’t convert 😂. Once you start to earn NZDs, then it is going to be interesting to see on a ratio how much fun money you have vs the fun money you had in SA and how much you can do with it there. I hope that you cover at some point what you guys had shipped over there as I am sure major decisions were made as to what you should ship vs what you have paid to buy there, etc. I know one is for sure, I’ll actually ship a full proper braai 😂 and a potjie pot and all the goodies we get here that you just cannot get there or any other country. 😊

@Hatchetman-Bam Жыл бұрын

You will always be South Africa’s but you are now kiwis too. Much aroha whanau x

@vanrooyenleon4136 Жыл бұрын

You need to go to Kaikohe hot pools one day. Not far form Whangarei.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

There’s hot pools nearby?! You just made my day, thanks for the tip! Dying to visit hot pools 🤗

@GraceMPR829 Жыл бұрын

Yes its called ngawha springs its awesome place the hotpools

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

@@GraceMPR829 sounds amazing 🤗 thanks so much 🙏

@MyGreggory Жыл бұрын

Do you'll miss south africa

@artemis1style Жыл бұрын

It's 'pie he are' paihia lol

@llewellynlombard7428 Жыл бұрын

No, No, No, this is not fair, look at youze, having the holiday of your life, being you, turning into hobos on the beach eating fish & chips, come on, I in Thailand don't have that man. Totally jealous. Wow, I envy you, enjoy it, it is all yours, you have worked for it. Greetings from Thailand.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Haha…no fish and chips and being a hobo on the beach in Thailand then? 😅 We really hope to come visit Thailand again sometime soon 😌

@llewellynlombard7428 Жыл бұрын

@@BeingBedingfield Hi you 2, that will be great, you will enjoy it. Being a hobo in Thailand, never. Food is very cheap & delicious, whereas fish & chips, well that is another subject. I miss my "BUNNY CHOW, man, if only?????????????

@Andy_M986 Жыл бұрын

Pie hee ah, all in one word

@shaunmckenzie5509 Жыл бұрын

It's interesting watching this as a kiwi. Gives me an appreciation for the country. I'm interested to see how you settle in. If you have any questions, say them on your video, someone here is bound to know and help you.

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun! Thanks for watching! We’ll definitely give a shout if we need help with anything 🙏

@barryscott6222 Жыл бұрын

Paihia = Pie-He-Are

@crusadesnz Жыл бұрын

its "pie-he-a" for pronounciation in the future :)

@petnzme Жыл бұрын

Never shop in a 4Square. Tourist traps are ridiculously expensive. Paihia. *Pie-he-a* not Pieha..🤣

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Eeek, now you tell us 🙈

@gissyb1 Жыл бұрын

Paihia. . Pie he a

@bobbydee2592 Жыл бұрын

You are both still in the honeymoon phase as reality will set in sooner or later but be strong it will work out. Stop the coffee crap make it at home. Have a daily budget excel spreadsheet and use it. Save the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves. Coming from a person who emigrated as well yet had to walk the streets to get a job so did it the hard way. Good Luck and listen to my advice or you will be divorced within a year

@bobbydee2592 Жыл бұрын

And BTW we had 3 small children with us. Ta

@bobbydee2592 Жыл бұрын

And we are retired after just 22 years after emigrating......a daily budget will set the 2 of you free.

@bobbydee2592 Жыл бұрын

Laugh my advice off and feel the consequences down the road. Ta

@BeingBedingfield Жыл бұрын

Great that you could retire so soon after emigrating! What are you guys doing now that you’re retired?

@bobbydee2592 Жыл бұрын

@@BeingBedingfield Going to the Caribbean Jamsica. Take care you are a wonderful couple. All the very best. Hang in there it gets better over time. The first year is the worst.😃