Oh Katie and Keaton, this Kiwi (person) is so so glad that you two have experienced more of what there is to offer in this little country on the "other" side of the world. Big congrats on the first of many anniversaries too! I've done a lot of skydiving and believe me, it's a total buzz everytime. Your subs are climbing so keep the updates coming!👍🏻💖🇳🇿
Oh happy anniversary! I got married last year too, in April - isn’t it weird a whole year has passed already?? Loved this video, we live in Nelson and visit the Coast now and then. It’s so wild, even the bright dangerous fresh air feeds the soul, the stunning cliff faces, the roaring white waves 😍 Thanks for the inspo. I don’t think I’ve ever been to Franz Josef, but I’ma talk to husband about a visit 👍
My partner and l have stayed at the Rainforest Retreat on a few occasions and visited the Wildlife Centre the last time we did a road trip around the South island nearly 2 years ago when lockdown restrictions were eased. Nice video.
Oh I wish I'd known about that tunnel walk when I was in Franz Josef! Two places you should definitely check out sometime is the 1) Glow worm caves in Te Anau (similar to Waitomo but access is by boat which is lovely if you book a tour at dusk) and 2) Cave Stream in Canterbury where you can walk upstream (in the water) all the way through a huge cave that has been cut out over time. You really do need to be ok with getting wet though! (Lots of videos on UA-cam if you're interested).
Sorry I didn't see this yesterday, Happy Anniversary guys! Yeah, the West Coast has some stunning scenery. My father and grandfather were both paratroopers in their youth but I have never skydived. Still on the bucket list. Well done you!
To be honest if aotearoa didn't have a landmass as beautiful and diverse as we see it today we would be a depressed people right about now....happy anniversary to you both🥰
I was thinking of you when the rain started again, hoping you had not been flooded out. This really is an unusual winter for rain and winds. Glad to see you are both still getting out and enjoying yourselves.
The glow worms turn off in light - you need to wait a few minutes. We get glow worms in our bush in wellington - the botanical gardens in the middle of the city has a stream running through it that is full of them.
@@eisonnewzealand And I forgot to add - once the rain is gone, go to the very top of the West Coast - Karamea - It is a Nelson like micro-climate up a classic New Zealand road with lots of photographic awesomeness.
Kiwis also produce the largest egg in relation to body size. The northern brown kiwi produces an up to a third of its body size and will often sit puddles to for relief
Unfortunately you're not allowed to get up close to the glacier, as if it rains the glacial valley fills up with water really quickly. Also I think it was at Fox Glacier that some Australian teenagers thought it would be cool to jump the fence and stand under the glacier for a photo and guess what happened. Yep. The ice broke off the glacier and crushed them. The kiwis eggs are the largest egg any bird lays relative to size. Check it out it's a ridiculous size compared to the size of the bird
Ah it's not the dark that is a worry. In NZ we have these insects that look a little bit like a cricket, called wetas. One of the biggest ( longest ) sub species lives in caves. Although not lethal they do have a nasty bite
Good on you for going into the tunnel, I couldn’t have done it. Glow worms need both dark and Silence! before turning their lights on. When you go to commercial run caves where glow worms are found in mass colonies, the need for silence is paramount if you want a good show. However you can find small clusters of glow worms sheltering in the shadows of banks alone farm tracks and gardens hiding under small clumps of vegetation, where ever there is shade for them to hide. As kids we would go glow worm hunting on the farm, just by walking along the farm track at night. If you ever see insects that look like giant mosquitoes, the chances are, that they are adult glow worm nymphs. They only live for about 3 days, they have no mouths to feed or bite. Their only purpose is to breed before they die. If you see these insects then there is a strong possibility that there are glow worms somewhere in your neighbourhood. When ever one flies inside my house, l catch them and let them out, so they can fly off to make glow worm babies.
love the rainbows so beautiful
amazing scenary
Happy wedding anniversary to you both
Thank you!
Oh Katie and Keaton, this Kiwi (person) is so so glad that you two have experienced more of what there is to offer in this little country on the "other" side of the world. Big congrats on the first of many anniversaries too! I've done a lot of skydiving and believe me, it's a total buzz everytime. Your subs are climbing so keep the updates coming!👍🏻💖🇳🇿
Thank you! I honestly can't wait to go again!
Oh happy anniversary! I got married last year too, in April - isn’t it weird a whole year has passed already?? Loved this video, we live in Nelson and visit the Coast now and then. It’s so wild, even the bright dangerous fresh air feeds the soul, the stunning cliff faces, the roaring white waves 😍
Thanks for the inspo. I don’t think I’ve ever been to Franz Josef, but I’ma talk to husband about a visit 👍
Thank you and congratulations to you as well! I hope you are safe from the flooding and staying well in Nelson. ❤❤
My partner and l have stayed at the Rainforest Retreat on a few occasions and visited the Wildlife Centre the last time we did a road trip around the South island nearly 2 years ago when lockdown restrictions were eased.
Nice video.
Its such a wonderful place isn't it??
Happy Wadding Anniversary. I would never do skydiving. Thanks
I would never do Wadding.
Thank you! I think the anticipation was more scary than the actual jump!
Yes Happy Wedding Anniversary 💕
Thank you!
Oh I wish I'd known about that tunnel walk when I was in Franz Josef! Two places you should definitely check out sometime is the 1) Glow worm caves in Te Anau (similar to Waitomo but access is by boat which is lovely if you book a tour at dusk) and 2) Cave Stream in Canterbury where you can walk upstream (in the water) all the way through a huge cave that has been cut out over time. You really do need to be ok with getting wet though! (Lots of videos on UA-cam if you're interested).
We will have to check them out!
Congrats on the 1 year up! Jurassic Park, wait until you get to Milford Sounds..
Thank you! Truly can't wait to go down there.
Sorry I didn't see this yesterday, Happy Anniversary guys! Yeah, the West Coast has some stunning scenery. My father and grandfather were both paratroopers in their youth but I have never skydived. Still on the bucket list. Well done you!
Thank you! I definitely recommend you add it to your next holiday list of to-dos!
To be honest if aotearoa didn't have a landmass as beautiful and diverse as we see it today we would be a depressed people right about now....happy anniversary to you both🥰
Thank you!! Still shocked by its everyday beauty.
I'm impressed with your tandem master. Not even a flip over going out the door that I could see.
He was amazing!
I was thinking of you when the rain started again, hoping you had not been flooded out. This really is an unusual winter for rain and winds. Glad to see you are both still getting out and enjoying yourselves.
The look on your faces skydiving. Priceless.
@@ivydickson7596 Its was unforgettable!! I felt like I was flying!
I actually (strangely?) thought of them when WE were flooded out last week up here in Nelson haha! Funny the things that come to mind 😂
@@NZKiwi87 I hope you guys are safe!!
I love your positivity, So willing to see the good in everything
I think its the best way to move through life. No point in sulking when you can't change the situation!
The glow worms turn off in light - you need to wait a few minutes.
We get glow worms in our bush in wellington - the botanical gardens in the middle of the city has a stream running through it that is full of them.
Good to know!
@@eisonnewzealand And I forgot to add - once the rain is gone, go to the very top of the West Coast - Karamea - It is a Nelson like micro-climate up a classic New Zealand road with lots of photographic awesomeness.
Kiwis also produce the largest egg in relation to body size. The northern brown kiwi produces an up to a third of its body size and will often sit puddles to for relief
They had egg examples at the Wildlife Center. How crazy!
@@eisonnewzealand *eggsamples
Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you!!
Nice jumps guys bucketlist sorted
Definitely!! I think we will do it again though :)
Happy Anniversary 👍☺️
Thank you!
Unfortunately you're not allowed to get up close to the glacier, as if it rains the glacial valley fills up with water really quickly. Also I think it was at Fox Glacier that some Australian teenagers thought it would be cool to jump the fence and stand under the glacier for a photo and guess what happened. Yep. The ice broke off the glacier and crushed them. The kiwis eggs are the largest egg any bird lays relative to size. Check it out it's a ridiculous size compared to the size of the bird
The "stop" sign had a news article about 20 people needing to get rescued because they disobeyed the warning. There's a reason for the sign, people!
Ah it's not the dark that is a worry. In NZ we have these insects that look a little bit like a cricket, called wetas. One of the biggest ( longest ) sub species lives in caves. Although not lethal they do have a nasty bite
No thank you!!!
Cave wetas aren't bitey but they can get disturbingly large. Tree wetas will definitely bite if you upset them.
@@urizen7613 all good I used to go caving in my youth. Believe me cave wetas bite
@@johanmeischke9189 I've never been bitten -- must have been lucky!
@@urizen7613 yeah bro they can be quite painfull. However aki aki, nzs stinging nettle is worse and is common in the waitomo area
Excellent for once you managed to avoid Murphy's law lol
We had to catch a break sometime!
Good on you for going into the tunnel, I couldn’t have done it.
Glow worms need both dark and Silence! before turning their lights on.
When you go to commercial run caves where glow worms are found in mass colonies, the need for silence is paramount if you want a good show.
However you can find small clusters of glow worms sheltering in the shadows of banks alone farm tracks and gardens hiding under small clumps of vegetation, where ever there is shade for them to hide.
As kids we would go glow worm hunting on the farm, just by walking along the farm track at night.
If you ever see insects that look like giant mosquitoes, the chances are, that they are adult glow worm nymphs.
They only live for about 3 days, they have no mouths to feed or bite. Their only purpose is to breed before they die.
If you see these insects then there is a strong possibility that there are glow worms somewhere in your neighbourhood.
When ever one flies inside my house, l catch them and let them out, so they can fly off to make glow worm babies.
First :)