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BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH ISLAND | 1 YEAR TO TRAVEL LENGTH OF NZ | FAMILY TRAVELLING NEW ZEALAND FULL TIME
Hello! Welcome back to a monumental episode as far as our full time travel goes! We have been living in a caravan travelling full time for two years and over the last year, 2020, we have taken you along with us for the ride.
As you will know, we started our vlog in the very north of New Zealand, at Cape Reinga, and this Episode #33, we are at the very bottom, at Slope Point. It has been a great year and we finish it off with a frustrating end (apologies for the poor audio!).
If you watch till the end you will get a heads up to watch a mini video released at the same time as this one where we give you info on our plans for this channel.
Thanks so much for joining us on this wild adventure we call life and we hope you have enjoyed it as much as us!
Be sure to check us out on facebook and Insta to keep up with our current travels and if you see us on the road somewhere be sure to wave us down and say hi!
Until next time, bye for now.
Tiff, Jamie, Atlas, Aria and Astra
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ROAD LIFE NZ CHANNEL UPDATE | ARE WE QUITTING YOUTUBE?
Переглядів 3,9 тис.3 роки тому
The end of 2020 marks 2 Years travelling full time and we have taken you with us for 1 whole year, NZ from top to bottom. In this mini video we chat to you about our plans for our channel and what our future looks like for now. Thank you for tuning in and coming along for the ride with us. Remember you can always reach out and contact us and be sure to say G'Day if you ever see us out and about...
4x4 to MONUMENT HUT | HOPKINS VALLEY TRACK | CANTER OFF ROAD | FATHER AND SON ADVENTURE
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Welcome back to another Episode! This week Jamie takes the reigns and heads out on a bit of a different adventure with Atlas. He finally throws the truck into 4 wheel drive and they head out into some alpine backcountry. Epic scenery and beautiful memories are made as the boys get out and enjoy a not so well known track. We hope you enjoy it and be sure to check out some of our other content! C...
THE MOST REWARDING FAMILY HIKE? | FAMILY TRAMP NEW ZEALAND | FULL TIME TRAVEL | MT COOK | AORAKI
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Is hiking with young kids worth all the bribery and distracting to get them there and back? Well, what better tramp to answer that question than Hooker Valley with magical views of NZ's tallest Mountain, Mt Cook/Aoraki. We give you some tips if you do plan on taking this walk on and show you if it is all its cracked up to be. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe! Tiff and Jamie
OFF GRID FREEDOM CAMPING NEW ZEALAND | LAKE PUKAKI MT COOK VIEWS | FULL TIME FAMILY TRAVEL NZ
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Hello! Thank you for joining us again as we show you glimpses of our life travelling NZ full time. This week we are exploring Lakes. First stop is Lake Tekapo and we see the area a little differently than what you would expect. We then make our way along a gravel road to reach one of our top freedom camps we have found on our road life so far on the beautiful Lake Pukaki and watch the sun set o...
HIKING AND HUTS WITH KIDS | PACKHORSE HUT BANKS PENINSULA | HUT WALKS WITH CHILDREN NEW ZEALAND
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Welcome back! This week we ditch the caravan and embark on a family hike (and Dave tags along for the ride) to find an old stone stone Hut. We may have taken on more than we can chew and was the result worth it?? Give it a watch to find out. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to Subscribe so you never miss out on our weekly vids! Thanks again! Tiff and Jamie
SOUTH ISLANDS BEST PIES | ARTHURS PASS | HUGE ICE-CREAMS | CASTLE HILL LIMESTONE ROCKS | NZ OFF GRID
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The list is now piling up and competition is on for who makes the best pies in the Canterbury area but for now we have popped into one famous in NZ eatery to give their pies a crack. We then take our full bellies into Arthurs Pass and get a good sense of the area. All this while living our every day life off grid with the kids. Thanks for tuning in and we hope that you enjoy the scenery as much...
DO WE STILL NEED TO USE ICE? | PATREON? | CHRISTCHURCH AREA ADVENTURE | SECOND BIRTHDAY ON THE ROAD!
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We have been busy busy busy this week! We take a break from the NZMCA park while we are stay in in Christchurch area waiting for parts and head to Godley Head Doc camp and take in the stunning views. While we are there, I put a proposal to you the viewer.....to Patreon or not to /Patreon, that is the questions?? The parts eventually arrive and Jamie gets into what he does best, but can he fix i...
KAIKOURA | SOUTH ISLAND TOUR | QUAD BIKE EXPLORING | KIWI FULLL TIME TRAVEL FAMILY | NZ
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We had no expectations for the wee coastal town of Kaikoura and that's probably the reason why we were so blown away with this place. Mountains meet the beach and lucky for us Jamie found a deserted black sand beach for us to enjoy! oh, and the Classic Car Hop was on! Be sure to say G'Day if you see us on the road! Tiff and Jamie
BEACH FRONT CAMPING SOUTH ISLAND NZ | MARFELLS DOC | OFF GRID LIVING | FAMILY QUAD BIKE ADVENTURES
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Hello!! Thanks for tuning into another episode of our life on the road. This week we take you to a stunning beach front doc campground on the east coast of the South Island. Even at the end of winter this place is a cracker. Jamie gets the quad bike off and takes the kids on an explore and we are all happy to back in temps where we can walk barefoot! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe...
OUR FRIDGE IS BROKEN! | RUBY BAY MCKEE CAMP | LAKE ROTOITI NELSON LAKES | OFF GRID SETUP NEW ZEALAND
Переглядів 2 тис.3 роки тому
21 Months of life on the road our fridge decided that was enough and packed it in. So without a fridge we make a plan to get it fixed and Jamie goes into a bit of detail on what is going on with our fridge. But not having a fridge is not going to stop us from our adventure and we head down to the beautiful Nelson lakes and some very cold temps! Thanks so much for tuning in again and if you have...
KAITERITERI WINTER CAMPING | SPLIT APPLE ROCK ON THE TRUEKIT | JAMIE RETURNS FROM A TRIP AWAY | NZ
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Welcome back! Episode 23 and we are in stunning Kaiteriteri. Camping for long periods at a paid campground is not our usual thing but in this episode we explain why we stayed here for TWO WEEKS! LUXURY! The area is beautiful and we take the boat out to explore Split Apple Rock and also adventure around the headland. This was like a little holiday away for us as we really enjoyed the break from ...
ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK | TOTARANUI CAMP | AWAROA HUT | TRUEKIT | LIVING ON THE ROAD NEW ZEALAND
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Welcome back to another episode of our life on the road. This week we are in the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, we stayed at the Doc Camp, Totaranui and explored some of the surrounding area by boat. Ever wanted to hand feed eels? No? Well, if you get the chance to come along to this spot, find the eels, bring them some meat and they will eat it off a spoon! Don't believe me? Have a watch ...
BLUE COD FISHING FRENCH PASS | D'URVILLE ISLAND WILDERNESS RESORT | TRUEKIT | MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
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Hi! Thanks for tuning into another Episode of our life on the road. This week we take you to the French Pass in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. This remote location captivated us and we experienced the best fishing we have ever had. We also took a wee trip over to D'Urville Island to have some Kai at the Wilderness resort. We hope that you enjoy the video and if you would like to support us p...
BEST BOAT RIDE TO DATE | DOLPHINS | SEALS | MATAI BAY HUT | MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS | ROAD LIFE | TRUEKIT
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This episode will go down as one of our most memorable. This is part 2 of 3 in the Marlborough Sounds and we are already planning our trip back in summer! This place is bursting with sea life and we have to toys to get out there are see it all. Have a watch and hear the excitement as we live the dream! Hope to see you out there some time. Tiff and Jamie
FINAL ADDITION TO ULTIMATE SETUP | MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Pt. 1 | FAMILY TRAVEL FULL TIME IN NEW ZEALAND
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FINAL ADDITION TO ULTIMATE SETUP | MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Pt. 1 | FAMILY TRAVEL FULL TIME IN NEW ZEALAND
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST NORTH ISLAND TO SOUTH ISLAND WITH OUR CARAVAN AND TRUCK | BLUEBRIDGE FERRY
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST NORTH ISLAND TO SOUTH ISLAND WITH OUR CARAVAN AND TRUCK | BLUEBRIDGE FERRY
WINTER ESCAPE ON THE EAST CAPE | WE FOUND THE ULTIMATE FREEDOM CAMP SPOT | REMOTE ISOLATED FREE
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WINTER ESCAPE ON THE EAST CAPE | WE FOUND THE ULTIMATE FREEDOM CAMP SPOT | REMOTE ISOLATED FREE
WINTER IN A CARAVAN WITH KIDS | WHAT ITS LIKE HOW WE SURVIVED | NEW ZEALAND FULL TIME TRAVEL FAMILY
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WINTER IN A CARAVAN WITH KIDS | WHAT ITS LIKE HOW WE SURVIVED | NEW ZEALAND FULL TIME TRAVEL FAMILY
TAUPO ADVENTURE | MAORI CARVINGS IN TRUE KIT DISCOVERY | FREE HOT POOLS | QUICK TRIP TO HUKA FALLS
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TAUPO ADVENTURE | MAORI CARVINGS IN TRUE KIT DISCOVERY | FREE HOT POOLS | QUICK TRIP TO HUKA FALLS
BAY OF PLENTY NZ | OHOPE - OPOTIKI | FREEDOM CAMPING | FULL TIME FAMILY TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND | CARAVAN
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BAY OF PLENTY NZ | OHOPE - OPOTIKI | FREEDOM CAMPING | FULL TIME FAMILY TRAVEL NEW ZEALAND | CARAVAN
CARAVAN GETS NEW BATTERIES | GETTING OUR HOME READY FOR WINTER | TRUE KIT DISCOVERY INFLATABLE CAT
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CARAVAN GETS NEW BATTERIES | GETTING OUR HOME READY FOR WINTER | TRUE KIT DISCOVERY INFLATABLE CAT
ROTORUA ON A BUDGET | WITH YOUNG KIDS | LIVING CHEAP | LIFE ON THE ROAD
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ROTORUA ON A BUDGET | WITH YOUNG KIDS | LIVING CHEAP | LIFE ON THE ROAD
KARANGAHAKE WITH KIDS | FREEDOM CAMP IN THE GORGE | FULL TIME TRAVEL
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KARANGAHAKE WITH KIDS | FREEDOM CAMP IN THE GORGE | FULL TIME TRAVEL
REMOTE CAMPING THE COROMANDEL PENINSULA AT PORT JACKSON | HOT WATER BEACH | SWIMMING AT WATER HOLES
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REMOTE CAMPING THE COROMANDEL PENINSULA AT PORT JACKSON | HOT WATER BEACH | SWIMMING AT WATER HOLES
AMAZING WATER HOLES | PINNACLES HIKE WITH A KID | KAUAERANGA VALLEY | LIVING ON THE ROAD | VAN LIFE
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AMAZING WATER HOLES | PINNACLES HIKE WITH A KID | KAUAERANGA VALLEY | LIVING ON THE ROAD | VAN LIFE
CAVING WITH KIDS | FREE CAMPING | BEACH DRIVING | KAYAKING WITH KIDS | FAMILY TRAVEL FULL TIME
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CAVING WITH KIDS | FREE CAMPING | BEACH DRIVING | KAYAKING WITH KIDS | FAMILY TRAVEL FULL TIME
BEST BAY FOR FAMILY CAMPING | ROAD LIFE NZ | ROAD TRIP NZ | PURIRI BAY | BLAND BAY | WHANGARURU
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BEST BAY FOR FAMILY CAMPING | ROAD LIFE NZ | ROAD TRIP NZ | PURIRI BAY | BLAND BAY | WHANGARURU
LOCKDOWN + CARAVAN + 3 KIDS | A DAY IN OUR LIFE | VANLIFE ISOLATION LIFESTYLE | COVID19 LOCK-DOWN NZ
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LOCKDOWN CARAVAN 3 KIDS | A DAY IN OUR LIFE | VANLIFE ISOLATION LIFESTYLE | COVID19 LOCK-DOWN NZ
FREE CAMP ON A SURF BEACH | KARIKARI PENINSULA | KAYAKING | FREEDOM CAMPING | NEW ZEALAND
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FREE CAMP ON A SURF BEACH | KARIKARI PENINSULA | KAYAKING | FREEDOM CAMPING | NEW ZEALAND

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lukeduke3001
    @lukeduke3001 2 місяці тому

    Where are you guys now

  • @my_dog_marley
    @my_dog_marley 7 місяців тому

    Living the dream! Thank you for sharing these....some great tips about camping too. New subscriber!

  • @shotbychristo
    @shotbychristo Рік тому

    Nice video.

  • @shotbychristo
    @shotbychristo Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @shotbychristo
    @shotbychristo Рік тому

    Beautiful video

  • @TheMizzo82
    @TheMizzo82 Рік тому

    How about insurance?

  • @jungleman4921
    @jungleman4921 Рік тому

    Really miss you guys.Hope yous get back into it again ! Alot more Kiwis are doing it now,Im a Freedom Camper and love the life !

  • @henkharry8408
    @henkharry8408 Рік тому

    you guys deserve 10 x views

  • @philstrang6907
    @philstrang6907 Рік тому

    We tow with a 2014 Q7 V8 Diesel. It has built in air suspension and is the perfect tow vehicle at an affordable price.

  • @philstrang6907
    @philstrang6907 Рік тому

    Love what you are doing. Are you working at all to assist your living costs or are you drawing on savings?

  • @Elizabethcatlittle
    @Elizabethcatlittle Рік тому

    Could this tow a biscuit?

  • @icaotiseli4669
    @icaotiseli4669 Рік тому

    what was that beautiful bay in your intro video at the start of the video? Love your videos thank you x

  • @tommyscamps
    @tommyscamps Рік тому

    Loved it! Very informative and super helpful. Thanks for sharing this valuable info.

  • @tommyscamps
    @tommyscamps Рік тому

    My wife and I are currently in Taiwan (I'm a South African & she's a Kiwi) and we think we just decided what we are going to do for 1 yr when we go to NZ. Thank you for this really awesome 1st episode. You guys have inspired us to go for it, and we will. Wishing you guys a great day further T&E

  • @sherylhokianga6075
    @sherylhokianga6075 Рік тому

    Omg!..Yous Need a Metal Hiking That Distance With Young Kiddies!!

  • @sherylhokianga6075
    @sherylhokianga6075 Рік тому

    I Lived On The 309 Road When I Was 11 yrs Old!…My Father Lives On Tiki Road Coromandel 2 This Day!..Hes 94 yrs Old Now!..And Here I Am!..Choosing 2 Live In NQLD!..The Summers R 2 Short In Summer!..Port Jackson & Port Charles Was a Favourite Camping Spot As a Family!

  • @hayden_jones
    @hayden_jones Рік тому

    Hey mate, nice video! I'm hopefully heading up that way in a few weeks.

  • @oliviadyresen-thin276
    @oliviadyresen-thin276 Рік тому

    Hey guys new subscribers here...our family have been following a few of your videos recently as we just brought a caravan very similar to your rig and it's great that your showing the map of how to get to the places that you visited and really great idea that you show what some of the road type/conditions are like, it really helps for future planning of trips, were also loving the little tips and tricks you find helpful along the way...Great stuff guys keep up the awesome videos!

  • @ozcompass5610
    @ozcompass5610 Рік тому

    Looks amazing, thanks for sharing!🏝️

  • @stephenpartridge686
    @stephenpartridge686 Рік тому

    What year model is that and what is the fuel consumption like when towing?

  • @nzhillbilly6468
    @nzhillbilly6468 Рік тому

    Hi, I enjoy your content and i know these videos are a bit old now but i was wondering if you are still full time travelling on the road, Thanks for sharing.

  • @corriejonker3044
    @corriejonker3044 2 роки тому

    Love this.

  • @brentcameron4494
    @brentcameron4494 2 роки тому

    I always thought it was quite hard to get permission to fly drones over conservation land. Was it much of a problem?

  • @kevinfoothead8913
    @kevinfoothead8913 2 роки тому

    Hi app do you use to find your caravan spots

  • @tuitui6490
    @tuitui6490 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the inspiration, my partner and I are ready to take the leap. A little nervous and excited at the same time lol. Thanks again GridLife

  • @anoryam5480
    @anoryam5480 2 роки тому

    Hello. Can i ask where exactly can we Freedom camp in lake tekapo? Thanks

  • @Buckopt1
    @Buckopt1 2 роки тому

    And add a winch too then any troubles you be sweet as

  • @Buckopt1
    @Buckopt1 2 роки тому

    I love my tru kit they are such a fun boat and safe we have a 15hp on the back and it gets along cheers buck

  • @shawnbrown8968
    @shawnbrown8968 2 роки тому

    Just purchased a x5 and you definitely convinced me not to keep it to haul cars on a trailer with it.Time to make some money and sell it thanks for the video.

  • @redbitter1232
    @redbitter1232 2 роки тому

    A lot of caravans are going to lite trucks for towing. Smart choice

  • @karlforbes9496
    @karlforbes9496 2 роки тому

    Hey man what time of year did you do this in? Great video cheers

  • @learningfilmaking6937
    @learningfilmaking6937 2 роки тому

    This is nice boat

  • @sheereenfathima
    @sheereenfathima 2 роки тому

    George W bush is making my life hell here adding dangerous substances in to the food I am eating here in to my daily consumption what kind of idiotic human He is not allowing me to consume anything here if anyone kills that George W Bush in Houston Texas He is living in Houston Texas means I will make you richest person in earth..Idiotic fellow

  • @rohitcoolification
    @rohitcoolification 2 роки тому

    Keep on the good work

  • @carlhoman3383
    @carlhoman3383 2 роки тому

    Great video, can you please give us some idea of running cost, to keep a camper on the road.

  • @rsadventuresnz8400
    @rsadventuresnz8400 2 роки тому

    Came accross your Channel, nice adventure man. Was looking for a forward truck just dreaming how it'll be set up haha. Glad I've come across your vid! Epic, Subbed!

  • @peterlattimore6013
    @peterlattimore6013 2 роки тому

    Great to hear of the modifications... will check out your channel.

  • @febsie
    @febsie 2 роки тому

    Great video! So looks like Port Jackson is definitely a goodie. Would you be able to recommend your top favorite 3 or top 5 spots to stay in the top half of north island? We have a 4x4 Ute but she's fairly stock. We are from the south Island doing a trip next month all the way up but finding it hard to decide on spots like Port Jackson!

    • @RoadLifeNZ
      @RoadLifeNZ 2 роки тому

      Hey! East Cape (using Gisborne summer pass), port Jackson and around for sure, Tapotupotu in the Far North. Kai Iwi lakes is also lovely.

  • @gabrieltv9730
    @gabrieltv9730 2 роки тому

    Nice family bonding

  • @sophieoneill4729
    @sophieoneill4729 2 роки тому

    Are these freedom camping spots safe?

    • @RoadLifeNZ
      @RoadLifeNZ 2 роки тому

      We have never had any issues freedom camping, ever.

  • @kunwarskater001
    @kunwarskater001 2 роки тому

    love from india

  • @derek3249
    @derek3249 2 роки тому

    Awesome set up guys. Possibly one of the best spots on the coromandel. Bit of a mission to get there but the time spent there recharges the soul 👌🥂

  • @roycebennett2778
    @roycebennett2778 2 роки тому

    I haven't seen the pinnacles hut since i was 12 years old at primary school camp everything's still the same thanks for the walk down memory lane

  • @k9nick
    @k9nick 2 роки тому

    The savings are 14 cents on fuel card. I often find I use gas driving to the truck stop. Just as well off to take advantage of 10 cent savings at BP, Caltex etc. Or, if I fill up at gull service stations, sometimes I save more than using the Mobil card at truck stops. I do click and collect at supermarkets. Big saving on the countdown card. Kovi insurance is expensive. Insurance is cheaper by shopping around. You get better deals We don't use doc sites. We have a dog. Wouldn't be worth the ticket Any money saved, unless youre a regular ferry user, (ten bucks cheaper with all points) spend thousands in noel leeming, is lost in 90 bucks for membership. The members you party it up with are all old in nzmca. Much better with all points camping

    • @RoadLifeNZ
      @RoadLifeNZ 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the reply. When we made this vid times were definitely different. All points camping is definitely something to look at. You're right about nzmca, definitely an old boys club, although the park over properties etc did make it easier for us while we were touring.

    • @k9nick
      @k9nick 2 роки тому

      @@RoadLifeNZ think nzmca has turned into a reich personally. Everyone will be blue eyed with blond soon before you can enter a camp ground.

  • @RadRoadAdventures
    @RadRoadAdventures 2 роки тому

    That's a nice looking area. That water!

  • @RadRoadAdventures
    @RadRoadAdventures 2 роки тому

    I love your setup and all the toys you are able to have with you. Marfells is a special place.

  • @RadRoadAdventures
    @RadRoadAdventures 2 роки тому

    Lake Pukaki and the Mackenzie district is our favorite place to go and park up. Particularly the Pines with a view of Aoraki❤🏔🏞 and the Alps 2 ocean trail.

  • @waynehartley4362
    @waynehartley4362 2 роки тому

    Has the True Kit boat stood the test of time? How durable have you found it in terms of punctures etc?

    • @RoadLifeNZ
      @RoadLifeNZ 2 роки тому

      It has been terrific, no issues except for wear on the bottom from the wheels rubbing when their are being used for towing. Other than that, there is no issue at all from us.

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 2 роки тому

    Road life NZ; Where does the 3rd child sleep ??