SOUTH ISLAND New Zealand - EPIC Road Trip

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Here's what it's like to road trip the South Island of New Zealand!
No locked in plans, we wanted to make it up as we go and just live for the moment.
Just 3 weeks to try tick off as much as possible. My Instagram - @schmidtdogg_
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Lake Tekapo
00:49 Lake Pukaki
02:35 Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park
03:42 Hooker Valley Trail
05:02 Red Tarns Track
05:58 East Coast Detour
06:58 Te Anau to Cascade Creek Camp
07:45 Lake Marian Track
09:01 Milford Sound
10:38 Queenstown
12:29 Ben Lomond Track
13:09 Bunjy Jumping
13:26 Wanaka and Roy's Peak
14:30 West Coast
Here’s a list of all the places we went..
Lake Tekapo
Lake Pukaki
Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park - Hooker Valley Trail, Red Tarns Track
Omarama - Clay Cliffs
Duntroon - Elephant Rocks
Oamaru
Dunedin
Te Anau
Milford Sound - Fiordland National Park, Cascade Creek Campground, Lake Marian
Queenstown - Glenorchy Animal Farm, Ben Lomond Track
Wanaka - Roy’s Peak
Fox Glacier
Hokitika Gorge
Arthur’s Pass National Park

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@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Details for those wondering.. We did this trip in late November - early December. It was about 3 weeks all up, which was just enough time to do everything and not be too rushed. I would say 1 month would be the ultimate amount of time but that's a more difficult time frame for most people plus more expense. So 3 weeks is that sweet spot. I also think spring - start of summer is the best time to road trip the south island. There's still plenty of snowcapped mountains but everything is lush and the lupins are flowering, it truly was magical. Anytime from spring to autumn would be incredible though, you won't be disappointed! 🙌 List of all the places we went in the description.

@alantorrance6153 5 ай бұрын

Don't forget the sandflies in their thousands.

@kindlett 26 күн бұрын

November and it looks so cold! i am planning to go on september brrr

@pierevojzola9737 Жыл бұрын

Hi, this brought back a lot of memories. Forty years ago my wife and I plus our son’s dog went on a years trip around the South Island, we only stopped off at two camping grounds! I fished every shore, lake, river and stream we could find and hunted in any bush that had deer, pigs and rabbits. I talked to every fisherman and hunter I came across for info and for spots to camp free. I found the farmers were the most helpful with permission to camp on their land. As an ex serviceman of 20 years I had plenty of contacts to call on and the people of the South Island were tremendously helpful and friendly. After this trip we ended up buying a deer farm in Rotorua, overlooking the lakes and volcanoes. Great times and memories. The hardest is the first step, for an ex Para, that was an easy decision. You will be back, this place is Paradise! Cheers mate. Harera

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

That sounds like some incredible memories you’ve got to look back on. I’m very glad to hear you enjoyed the video and it brought back those memories for you. I’ll definitely be back!! 🙌

@kaanerdem2822 11 ай бұрын

WoW, what a trip you had back then!

@AnnaStoller 6 ай бұрын

Bro how old is you. 80

@mini-z_me 5 ай бұрын

This is hands-down the best NZ video on KZfaq I have seen. The visuals, the story telling, the pacing, the whole thing is just wonderful! Well done!!

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Wow!! That means so much to hear that, appreciate your kind words! 🙌

@gitajohnson3474 9 ай бұрын

Great video! The cinematography, the photos you captured, the simplicity of the vlog...really great quality. I'll be there soon, so I'm looking forward to checking some of these spots out. Thanks!

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@kiranpannu1025 4 ай бұрын

Stumbled here….been watching utube videos to plan a South Island trip……I was not sure but this video is just perfection ………well captured.OMG you have just nailed it.❤

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the feedback! 🙏

@ivylee0922 10 ай бұрын

Literally got goose bumps watching how beautiful the views are!

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

haha they are that good.. actually 100x better again in real life compared to the video! So hard to really do justice for these landscapes!

@user-rp7lj4tv7x Жыл бұрын

Beautiful cinematography, and the ideal chilled way to explore the South Island. Absolutely stunning. If you're prepared to get outdoors and really experience the journey, that's the perfect way to do it.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps! I loved the way we travelled around in the van, definitely felt immersed in the landscapes as we road tripped around. 3 weeks was just enough time to get everything done as well. Glad you loved the video 🙏

@kangzhazha 7 ай бұрын

Just returned from our south island road trip, we went to almost the same spots and campsites! Your video bings back so much memories so vividly, and I really miss NZ😢Thanks for the video❣

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

I miss it too! Glad you enjoyed the video and it brought back some special memories for you 🙏

@jkturtle6384 9 ай бұрын

Very underrated channel man. Production quality on point. Did this exact same trip with the wifey few years ago. Watching your vid just brought back those memories.

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps! I'm glad it can bring back all those memories for you 🙌 I'll never forget how it felt to see these crazy landscapes for the first time so I'm glad I put all the effort into filming it!

@em8r 8 ай бұрын

gorgeous footage!

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps!

@paullong4471 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great video.!!God bless

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@subodhadhikari7407 9 ай бұрын

really worth watching your vlog..... nice work done ... keep exploring, keep us showing beautiful places like this..... really enjoyed

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@followyourdreams8673 Жыл бұрын

Love your video of my favourite place on Earth. Can’t wait to go back. Great work!

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s become my favourite too now, cannot wait to get back! 🙌

@motorroamingaround 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video guys. We toured around the South Island in a camper van also about 5 years ago and went to many of the places in your video. This brought back great memories for us. You have great video editing skills also. The footage was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Stoked to hear that! Thank you

@teedimi9539 5 ай бұрын

love the camera work you guys managed to capture some absolutely beautiful scenes

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps!! 🙏

@davidburchettephotography6513 7 ай бұрын

Cinematography and stills were very good. Well put together as well. Enjoyed it! Thanks.

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Stoked to hear that, thank you! 🙌

@exploreearth6275 5 ай бұрын

Wonderfully taken video and ofcourse wonderful spots

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! 🙌

@markherron8030 10 ай бұрын

Incredible footage! Booking my trip very soon! 🎉

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! You'll love it 🙌

@DreamingBig Жыл бұрын

Loved watching this one bro. The pacing was really nice. Looking forward to more

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Cheers man, appreciate it! 🙏

@bookshelvesNZ Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing trip you had. I live close to these places and they still get me every time I visit.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

I was so stoked with our trip! Your so lucky to live near by these amazing scenes! I hope to potentially move over there one day 🙌

@rmburn9634 11 ай бұрын

I was there in the early 90s for 10 days and it was life changing. I would love to go back.

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Definitely a life changing kinda place. I can't wait t go back many times and do so much exploring

@KARAN_BAJAJ970 4 ай бұрын

MAGNIFICENT. LOVE NZ 👍

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! NZ is amazing 🙌

@Andy_M986 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise bro,all the best to you both.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@johnjoan Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. I miss NZ so much.

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I miss it too 😂

@deano2000nz 10 ай бұрын

beautifully shot guys makes me proud of Aotaroa

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's got a special place in my heart after this trip.

@mahmoudhelmi9466 2 ай бұрын

New Zealand IS TRUELY AMAZING!

@kaicraigmedia Жыл бұрын

Nice video dude! Really like your shots and storytelling. Looks like it was an epic adventure 🙌

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it mate! Definitely one of the best experiences of my life 🙌

@SandVan Жыл бұрын

Love it 🤩🚐we’ve just done the same thing , can’t wait to get back there so much to see and do 🤩

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can’t wait to get back either 🙌 Heading back for a winter trip very soon!

@meref9973 Жыл бұрын

You are an awesome couple. True blue down to earth lovable Aussies. I hope NZ was everything you expected and more 👍🙏❤️

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps, glad to hear that! 🙂 It was definitely way more than I expected and it was just a taste, keen as to get back for many more trips!

@gailashby Жыл бұрын

heading there in October and have booked the very same van! Your video showed us the places we are wanting to go. Live in the Tropical North as well!

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

You’ll have an awesome time! Such an eye opener experience compared to what we have back here 🙌

@KiwikimNZ Жыл бұрын

So pleased you loved it so much ❤

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed and can’t wait to get back! 😍🙏

@brentharris8766 10 ай бұрын

I think you guys captured NZ well. Thanks

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps! Appreciate the feedback 🙏

@busylivin Жыл бұрын

Great video guys, well done!

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Cheers guys! 🙏

@vinnynz Жыл бұрын

Great job guys. Well put together video.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌

@pasindumadushan3048 3 ай бұрын

Wow..!! ❤

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sean2val 9 ай бұрын

Amazing

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@JB_FLYA69669 9 ай бұрын

Great video you have inspired me to go here

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Stoked to hear that, you will love it!!

@willtevs 11 ай бұрын

Awesome vid man! Working on my NZ video as we speak!

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@chrisburns887 10 ай бұрын

can we just take a second to acknowledge how solid of a rock skip that was. min 12:12

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha finally someone notices!!

@johnforde7735 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and photography. It's true, to see South Island beauty you can go by road, but best to hike a few tracks as well. All the best for the rest of the trip, I reckon you've hit the highlights already, but there's stuff around Nelson etc.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah this trip was just a touristy one to get around and see the typical spots. I’ll be back to get deeper into the mountains!

@Foreverandever431 2 ай бұрын

Very good video

@ikemartyn9688 Жыл бұрын

Dude your photography is on another level, well done

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! 🙌

@yvonneandbeyond Жыл бұрын

Ultimate inspo. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and creating this beautiful video! Definitely makes me excited to pursue my Working Holiday Visa in NZ later this year. :)

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and very glad to hear that!! 🙏 You should 100% do it, you won’t regret!

@KiwikimNZ Жыл бұрын

Do it you will love it here

@cheathilay2540 8 ай бұрын

Nice🎉😊

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@bonkling 2 ай бұрын

Ripper video mate, one of the better ones I've seen for a campervan trip. Really well put together. We're doing a similar trip in a few weeks. Did you guys mostly do free camping sites? Unsure how often you need to plug into a powered site with these vans. Thanks mate

@diyanaroslan8240 10 ай бұрын

OMG New Zealand very beautiful amazing

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Sure is!!

@pauls3852 6 ай бұрын

Well done. I really enjoyed watching that. If you ever do go back, and especially to Mt Cook, there's a hike I think you'd really enjoy. You have to book it in advance, but it's cheap & that's up to the Mueller Hut.

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Definitely will be going back to NZ!! That hike is definitely on the list along with manyyyyy others!

@KoreaWalkingToursTV 8 ай бұрын

Great😊

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

🙌

@vaughantutty2227 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys your video pretty much summed it up, a queenstown local this was spot on❤

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! So lucky to be living there 🙌

@wozzawari3579 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@shijojv9320 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻 Thankyou 🙂

@anitarawat460 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this ..from india

@lifeofmaharaaz8525 10 ай бұрын

Dude this is amazing, I hope i will be able to make the good one aswell i m going there this november..

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps man 🙏 That’s about the same time as our trip in this video, you will have an amazing time.

@lifeofmaharaaz8525 10 ай бұрын

@@jackschmidt98 Thanx jack .. Waiting for your more videos .

@earlphilipmayolte933 9 ай бұрын

Awesome vlog and beautiful shots! What month did you guys go? And would you go on the trip again on another season?

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! This was Late November. I would definitely recommend spring-summer time for road trips. I would gladly go back anytime of year but I reckon winter would be too cold for van life 😂

@kevinh82 3 ай бұрын

Hands down the best NZ travel video I’ve watched so far. Superb job with every frame! I always have one question…you have many shots of your van driving past…is that really your van? If it is, would you mind sharing your workflow for taking such a shot? Would love to know what’s the most efficient way to do it,Thank you so much!

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks heaps! Sincerely appreciate that! haha yeah that is our van in all them shots and there was no easy way of capturing it, it was a lot of work 😂 Basically just had to find little spots to pull over then re-drive that section while I filmed it. The hardest part was finding turn around spots in the tighter sections

@kevinh82 3 ай бұрын

@@jackschmidt98 Thanks so much Jack! Kudos to you for all the effort and time put into every frame, only videographers whos done it before can truly appreciate how much hard work is put into an awesome video like this! 👍

@kiwihib Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed your trip around the South Island, a tip for any other visitors if you are going to do both Islands do the North Island first, also don't miss Stewart Island.

@Paris45627 10 ай бұрын

An you gotta have the FAMOUS FERGBURGA🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔

@kiwihib 10 ай бұрын

@@Paris45627 I skip Queenstown nowadays to commercial, not all like I remember from my youth and teenage years, it's more like a mini Auckland.

@Frank-rx8ch 8 ай бұрын

The weather? You bought it with you correct?🤔 As Neil Finn sings "always take the weather with you".

@RM-ti8nf Жыл бұрын

I love that you love it so much ❤❤

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Haha glad to hear! 🙏

@sandysmith1755 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a positive and u beaut video. Can't wait for my turn in February

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

@sandysmith1755 3 ай бұрын

Loved the South Island awesome scenery, food and people.

@thole8646 Жыл бұрын

sick videos!!1 Thank you for the info :)

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No problem 🙏

@kalvino67 11 ай бұрын

Love your vid! What camera lens range did you use the most? Your shots look like you used mostly a tele zoom? I’m going there in early Nov and trying to decide on what photo gear to take. Nice pics as well! 👍🏽👍🏽

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Everything was filmed on a 16-35 but the zoom shots were using a crop sensor 18-105 lens.

@priyakumar1203 Жыл бұрын

Love this, what camera u guys using the picture quality is amazing ❤

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m using the Sony A7 IV

@SARA79669 Жыл бұрын

which jucy camper did you have? And where you happy with the company and the camper

@DHIRAJDC 9 ай бұрын

Hey man Nice video. What is your camera setup ?? For this video

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Sony A7IV, 16-35 2.8 and 24-105 f4

@arbabhaider8765 Жыл бұрын

💙💚💛🧡❤

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@ouamoulton6743 10 ай бұрын

Which month did you go? Love those lupine wildflowers. And how much for the mini van per day?

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

This was late Nov - Early Dec. I honestly can’t remember how much the van was per day sorry!

@markmeyer698 Жыл бұрын

Looks so stunning 🤩 what time of year did you go?

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful country! We did this trip nov-dec

@bbekthapa123 4 ай бұрын

Love from nepal ❤😊

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

🙏

@bbekthapa123 3 ай бұрын

@@jackschmidt98 ✨✨😊🤗❤️🙏

@giacomodisandro4929 Жыл бұрын

Great video. What month of the year is that ?

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Cheers! This was late Nov - early Dec

@joshballimages 10 ай бұрын

Hey mate, Nice video. What month was this?

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate! Late Nov - Early Dec

@paulofthenauth Жыл бұрын

Pro job Jack. The tourist agencies will be chasing you down.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Hopefully some cool opportunities like that come up one day 🤞

@majhailamericawala 5 ай бұрын

What are you shooting your video with? It very clear

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Sony A7IV

@Macarto 10 ай бұрын

Hi, were is this place at 10:47

@kristielebaron5626 7 ай бұрын

Which tour company did you use on Milford Sound?

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

I can't remember now sorry!

@novianikitang 10 ай бұрын

Hiii, may i know what time of the month it is when you travel there?

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

Late November - Early December

@ZacharyTeunis 11 ай бұрын

Hey Jack great video, what do you think of this itinerary? Day 1: Spend the day in Christchurch Day 2: Christchurch to Hanmer Springs Day 3: Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura Day 4 - 5: Marlborough Wine Region Day 6: Marlborough to Nelson Day 7 - 9: Abel Tasman National Park Day 10 - 11: West Coast & Glaciers Day 12 - 15: Wanaka & Queenstown Day 16: Milford Sound day trip Day 17 - 19: Invercargill, Stewart Island and The Catlins Day 20: Dunedin Day 21: Lake Tekapo stargazing Day 22: Return to Christchurch

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like an epic trip! Should be just enough time, that's about the same length we did our trip

@rayyanahmad4494 5 ай бұрын

Please Do consider Pakistan Skardu It wouldn't disappoint you at all

@sennaa964 Жыл бұрын

What did you think of the roads? Is it dangerous if you never drived a campervan? Thanks!!

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

The weather and especially the wind can be pretty intense at times, it’s totally fine if you just take it easy and let traffic pass when you can

@sennaa964 Жыл бұрын

@@jackschmidt98 thank you for the response!! What times to avoid for busy roads/traffic? Thanks!!

@Hey__its__becky 11 ай бұрын

hi guys! What month did you do this trip in??

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

Late November

@weeracharttaosuwan480 10 ай бұрын

Which month have you guys been there in this VDO?

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

LAte November

@user-kw4lj8hi8l Жыл бұрын

Hi,which month was this video filmed pls.Thank you.

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Late November- Early December

@ronaldika9208 10 ай бұрын

which month you go to nz?

@jackschmidt98 10 ай бұрын

Late Nov - Early Dec

@user-ew2ym3lt7k Жыл бұрын

Could you please advise the time you visited NZ?

@KiwikimNZ Жыл бұрын

I live in New Zealand and the best time to travel here is February the weather more settled anc no so busy. If you want cold and snow then come June July. If you come to New Zealand don’t forget the top of the South Island - Able Tasman national park. Most people do the south of the south but your missing out in paradise of you don’t do the top of the South Island :) welcome to nz

@jackschmidt98 Жыл бұрын

Late Nov - Early Dec 👌

@viversemrestricoes Ай бұрын

Great trip, love your video. We had our van for 19 days and it was way too short. But enough to do a fast tour around North and South Island. Check out our videos - all in Portuguese though 😂.

@ratiwiasti87 Жыл бұрын

Negara kiwi 🥝

@aishaharmira Ай бұрын

is it normal crying over beautiful nature :(

@blueberry9920 4 ай бұрын

Funny how vloggers would say they are living in the moment when in fact they are so caught up on creating a content. 😂 If you are living in the moment you won't have a content to show because you won't have time to capture everything on camera, you are just caught up in the "moment", right? 😂😂😂

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

We had an amazing time and definitely lived in the moment, while filming.

@msgesus4518 Жыл бұрын

Loife chiaynging

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

yeye

@raypoole4676 9 ай бұрын

NZ is magnificent. However this video needs better script. I was bored and way too many adverts .

@gwenpaxton1802 10 ай бұрын

Why can't you make this video longer 15 minutes isn't long enough to take it all in

@jackschmidt98 9 ай бұрын

100% agree with you. Had to find a good balance with the length of video but just long enough to show the scenery but I also didn't want it too long so it still has good pacing and people won't get bored. The original length was up around 20min then I just trimmed back from there to make it flow a lot nicer

@emergent3744 6 ай бұрын

Nice video but.the constant U2 style music was putting me off and I couldn't keep going.. maybe something more chill to match your personal style and the place you're visiting, just feedback, still upvoted

@jackschmidt98 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@forzer456 2 ай бұрын

Your photography and videography is amazing but I cringe (I hate that I have to use that word) every time you say that you are by yourself. It comes off a bit pretentiousness we are all tourist wanting to enjoy the land.