South Island is RIDICULOUS (Abel Tasman, Franz Josef)
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2023
- Names = Tia & Cheveyo
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You guys should be nominated for the Best UA-cam Travel Vloggers Photography awards..🏆📸🏆
They are a bit negative
If you get the chance to visit one of the sounds on the west coast, do so. Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound. You won't regret it.
Absolutely a must do. I loved milford particularly the drive to it.
That drone shot at sunset and night Timelapse, heavenly.
South island is stunning - every hour there is another amazing thing to see :)
I went to the glaciers in about 1982, they were very easy to get to back then, walked on them (guided tour), it’s still one of my life highlights.
West coast is just awesome, from Heaphy Track down to Haast pass it has some awesome hikes and scenery. I'm shocked how much FranzJ has receided in the 15 years since I last hiked it.
Hey Guys, if you are still travelling south in the south island, consider stopping for the night at Tekapo (hopefully it is a clear night). theres a dark sky sanctuary around there (no light pollution). the night sky up there in the mountains is incredible to just lie back, stare up and admire. truly does show you just how small we are on our rock in space.
love that you guys are enjoying our country so much.
We often call Nelson the arty farty city. There are a lot of creative like artists and the like living there. draws a lot of retirees wanting to live there in retirement
It expensive realestate ! I think more expensive than Christchuch & Dundein . 2 bed 50 yr old home on 200sqm block in nelson sold 1.5 milion . In Sydney 2 bed Terrance sell in cbd 2 million
New Zealand's South island is the most beautiful place I have ever been to. So great to revisit it with you guys. Love your videos!
BEST POSTCARD YET!
Love that Tia found another "big" thing.
Very evocative video thanks again. Gosh the glacier has receded heaps since I was there in the late 80's when I could easliy walk up to it. It was dirty with gravel and crushed rock at the face but when you looked into it you could see this deep, deep blue clour. I seem to remember it making a creaking sound. Stay safe, Melb Si
My unsolicited advice for Tia, as someone who has had back issues for years (since scoliosis as a teenager) is: work on building up your core muscles, abdominals and back muscles, which will in turn cushion your spine and hold it in alignment, to feel less pain, twists and twinges. I noticed this massively when I started working with a personal trainer… I have almost no back pain, twists and twinges now since working out for a year. As travellers, I don’t think gyms are necessary with the amount of videos and fitness apps online to help you target some daily core routines to add to your already very active lifestyle hiking around this amazing world😊. However, if you’re ever in place for a week or two, I think it’s worth it to pay for 1-2 one-on-one sessions with an expert to get you on your way properly (correctly) with a tool-kit to work on eliminating your back issues, during your travels.
Fabulous indeed. I never wanted to leave the south island. Stunning in every direction. A visual masterpiece.
Wow! Amazing and stunning photography and drone footage. We love NZ too, and hiked up to Fox Glacier in 2007 with our kids! So spectacular and something you never forget. How’s your back, Tia? Travel safe guys. 😍🥰
Cheveyo the bird nerd needs to google the haast eagle 😉 keep up the awesome work TeamA 🌺🌺 gorgeous postcard draw please 😊
We don't celebrate thanksgiving here in Aotearoa New Zealand but we give thanks that people like you both come and enjoy our home and for at least a time become family/whanau.
Happy Thanksgiving. As an Australian tourist I walked all over the Franz Joseph glacier in 1974. I’m shocked to see how much it’s receded. It’s still beautiful. By the way, it’s officially Cool Temperate Rainforest in New Zealand and Tasmania.
I agree. I’m also from Queensland Australia & was at the Franz Joseph Glacier in 1987. At that time the front of the glacier was all the way down at the bottom🙂
I walked on this glacier 13 years ago. I didn't know it had receded that much. Was my absolute favourite experience in NZ.
I was there in '98 and the ice was nearly all the way down the valley then , sad to see it has retreated so far .
In 1994 I was backpacking around with my Danish girlfriend. Glacier was easy to access back then. What I remember is that that whole west coast was so devoid of traffic. We waited hrs for each ride. But what rides they were! West Coasters that always invited us into their homes. Great memories!
@@TrenchardHands I was there in 2006 and it went all the way to the bottom. The loss of ice is quite disturbing.
:-) This makes me want to go back to NZ. Terrible to see how far the glacier has retreated though.
Nau mai, haere mai to Te Wai Pounamu guys. In particular my home, my heart, the West Coast. So glad we turned the weather on for you ;). Your trip is about to blow your mind. 😛
It sure is going to blow them away. South island is absolutely spectacular!!!!!!!!!
You two are such great NZ ambassadors. Love watching you enjoy our beautiful country!
I'm watching this from Timaru, New Zealand. Really enjoying you guys cruising around NZ and your take on this country so far. Look forward to the next episode 🙂
Starting another Sunday with a big smile thanks to yet another of your feel-good vlogs!
NZ tourism needs to thank you!
Stunning videography and was amused to see you found a BIG thing - a kiwi no less!
The tractor pulling a boat on the water had me totally cracked up too - you wouldn’t think sea water (if in fact it is salty) would do the tractor much good!
Cheveyo, I score you a solid 8/10 for your attempt at a NZ accent!
Great to see your back is feeling much better Tia!
Tia you are so talented 😍.. gorgeous trip so far .🙏🌺thanks for sharing
Yep, the tractor is going into salt water. I presume they get frequent washdowns.
Tia and Cheveyo, you guys are the embodyment of this pure and sunny energy of love and excitement🌞 I literally can't stop smiling while watching your videos and I'm soo so grateful for what you are doing)) Happy Thanksgiving! With love from Belarus💞
The drone shot at 10:43 is gorgeous. What a fantastic shot. Enjoyed the video overall, of course, but that moment really stood out.
I was born in Nelson & lived there till I was 7 or 8 years old. I haven't visited in around 8 years now but it was always such a chill place.
Me too my parents live top of collingwood st you call the Grampians
Me too about the Franz Joseph went there many years ago and walked on it. I didn't recognise any part of it. I had heard it was receding, but can't really believe how much.
Oh and can't wait to see your reaction to Milford.
Another great video...your videos never fail to bring at least one smile to my face (usually more). Last time I saw Franz Josef (1995), it was still down in the valley and you could practically walk up to it. It's such a stunning part of the world.
yes around then we went on a guided walk and wandered around on the glacier with our kids, Had to have crampons on.
It’s the one bit of New Zealand we didn’t get to - we went down the east coast, back up to Queenstown, then cut across the middle to get back to Christchurch x so we missed that North West section - this video makes me want to go back & do that bit of the map.
Glad to see Tia is feeling better.
Back in the 80's we walked on the glacier which was way down the valley. It was so warm walking (with ice boots and a pointed staff) that half way through we were down to tshirts and wishing we could take them off. Walking through brilliant blue ice caves which would form overnight and be gone a day or so later. Magic! Enjoy the rest of the country. I was 18 and left South Austraia on a working holiday in NZ and returned almost 6 years later. The Pancake Rocks seem to be fenced off now. We laid on them back them, and sat on them eating our lunches. 40 years brings a lot of changes, just saying.
As a kiwi born Aussie I have never been to the west coast of the South Island. Now I want to go back! Truly inspiring travellers 😊
Cheveyo looking out for the elderly in the bloopers 😂😂😂 - Tia get him!! 😂😂 Have fun you two, excited to see who the “special” guests are 🫣🫣
As a European guy living in SE Asia, I’ve been to quite some beautiful great places, but omg, you trip is just so amazingly beautiful. Wow wow wow….. i definitely need to visit Southern island in NZL now! One can just see how much you both are having a great time together there. ❤
Great vid guys. It is a shame you did not have enough time to explore the north island properly.
Tia and Cheveyo, there will be times in the South Island you will cross numerous bridges over rock filled rivers. These are braided streams and one of only two places on the planet you are able to see this geological feature.
Another beautiful postcard! Glad to see that NZ is treating you better and you are finally getting to really enjoy all the amazing scenery. It is remarkable the way you get a real sense of geological processes happening in NZ. 😊
Tia, as someone with a long-term back disability, you have all my sympathy. The truth is that, if we live long enough, everyone will eventually get a disability of some kind, and they can be, as the name implies, extremely debilitating.
i have a bad back so hang from bars and stretch , i do it on the barunder the diving blocks on the deep end of the pool works for me and my backs bad at 75
@@alandavey3010Thank goodness for swimming! Such good exercise and for improving flexibility!
As someone who approaching 30 years with arthritis I don't wish pain on anyone, while you can learn to ignore the pain, that causes other problems. I have moved to a warmer climate for pain management, it was worth it, as winters are always more painful for me.
Despite that disability can be turned into ability. All things are possible says the Lord.
Back pain and disability from that is incredibly hard. I suffered multiple spinal fractures 10 years ago, it has stopped me from working and enjoying life, however, I pushed myself to do this very walk a couple of years ago, the beauty helped me to get through it. :)
It's a shame to see how far the Franz Josef Glacier has receded. When I first visited New Zealand in 1982 the glacier came nearly down to the car park (well, a few hundred metres away) and now it appears to be a kilometre and a half away.
I remember travelling with a friend and we had seen seals on the west coast and then, later that day, we visited the glacier. We walked right up to it. As we returned to the car park, an American tourist commented "Is there a spa up there?" because we were wearing T-shirts and shorts.
Ah, it's a beautiful country! Have fun guys!
Kiwis seem to love those giant kitsch "monuments"
Happy Thanksgiving Tia and Cheveyo! This looks so beautiful and very inspiring to explore the south island of NZ. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures in NZ. Regards from Australia! 😊
That's actually cool Temperate Rainforest there.
Must give you goosebumps when editing these videos, so beautiful.
That’s beside the original feeling seeing it in person ❤❤❤
You guys are so hilarious. The old ladies back is holding up!!!!
After seein this video, I'm totally convinced that chiveyo is secretly a birdwatcher
South island have mountains that looks like the swiss alps , places not to be missed would be lake wanaka , milford sound , arrowtown , queenstown., christchurch , lake takepo , mt cook
Haven't watched you for a while. You guys really are the best travel vloggers on the web. New Zealand is simply stunning ( accept for the sand flea's. Really impressed with your drone work, the music choice makes all the difference, nicely done.🇦🇺👍
So glad you are enjoying your trip down the west coast of New Zealand the South Island has so much to offer tourists.
Beautiful part of the country. No Mongoose here, the biggest pests are possums, rats. ferets and stoats.
Another wonderful video!! ❤
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thanks for sharing your journey Grandpa Cheveyo and Grandma Tia 😉
Nice vid. That would have been the smallest "Turkey " you have had for Thanksgiving. 8 years ago did South Island in a motor home for 14 days. Franz Joseph was amazing. We did a chopper flight over it and landed on the top. Expensive but amazing. Do one of the sounds.
I love NZ and especially South Island, your video just makes me want to go back there again! So good to see things going well for you both finally in NZ and you both having such a wonderful time. 😊
You continue to make traveling beautiful, romantic and fun. Keep up the great work! (And keep finding Big Things to apply Tia for Scale) 😂
Thank you for showing us the beauty of NZ. Luv the postcardx
Just came across your vlog by chance. Now I‘m hooked. Great job, looking forward to your further adventures.
I remember walking up to the glacier as a kid, it has retreated so far since the 70’s. Glad you are getting better weather, I was gutted for you that it was so bad in Northland, it really is stunning up there.
❤👋 northland 😊
If my day has been less than ordinary and I sit down as the Sun is setting to enjoy a glass of Red. I open my IPad and see a new video from you, immediately I know that my day has just brightened.
Your infectious spirit of happiness and Tia’s smile melts any of my less than harmonious thoughts away. You both have a zest for life and confirm my belief that life is for living. P.S your videography is amazing and so professional also.😂
Thank you, Tia and Cheveyo, for your incredible videos! Happy Thanksgiving to you, mates! And have an awesome day!❤
Thank you again. You make my Sunday, with each new video. NZ is magnificent, l doubt you can take a bad photo. There is just so many, oohs and ahhs. Loving this trip as much as Australia. Still want to adopt you both. Stay safe and well.
Tia, regarding your back, I had a similar problem when I was younger. Regular yoga practice cured it suddenly ( not gradually as you’d expect ). Bad news is it took about 10 years!
Since you mentioned it started after an accident I’d suggest finding a good chiropractor ( they are all very different ) to re align your spine. I felt that happen when I got better, and although yoga is wonderful in practice you probably would like a faster result than I had. However I’m 67 now and never have a sore back anymore so I don’t regret doing it the slow way!
Wishing you can overcome this soon and keep making your wonderful videos without having to suffer being called a grandma.
Thank you for showing me the beauty of New Zealand. You have such a talent.
Be on the lookout for Kiwizilla, the giant mobile kiwi roaming NZ
I used to have back problems, muscle spasms and whatnot and then I started taking Magnesium daily and I have only had one episode in the past few years.
It's the super high rainfall and rapid descent of those glaciers that allow them to exist so close to rainforest. Between 6 and 12 metres a year of precipitation. If snowfall is 10 times rainfall, thats up to 120 metres of snow feeding the galcer annually.
The Big Kiwi ! Enjoy the beautiful picturesque New Zealand !
Love the new postcard btw - Hobbiton was a great choice!
Hi, guys, good morning from California and happy thanksgiving. Thanks for the video.
NZ is so beautiful those coast roads are amazing, from 1 BMW, driver to another enjoy the ride & thanx heaps 4 sharing that little cabin was adorable, Happy Thanksgiving to you both from Aus 💯🇦🇺💥
A simple way to think of the damage human kind have brought to these islands is…..
Apart from native bats, if it’s got four legs and warm blood… it’s been imported! 😱
None of them have done the local fauna and flora any good. ☹️
Abel Tasman borders my stomping grounds. The only thing I'm aware of with Sedona, Arizona, is that it's referenced in the song Havalina by the Pixies, which is incidentally, one of the prettiest songs out there.
What a lovely little trip you're having!! And beautifully shot, too.
My husband and I did a NZ roadtrip a few years ago- love seeing it again through a new lens 😁
Fun fact.The kiwi officially has the shortest bill of any bird in the world. Before everyone goes nuts, the bill is measured from the tip to the nostrils. The kiwi has nostrils almost at the end of it's bill.
“It just violently tore through a mountain.”
Geez. Sounds like I wouldn’t want to get into a bar fight with a glacier! Seriously, I love your videos. They’re always fun to watch.
Great video guys, the footage that you take and your story telling is awesome, love your passion and enthusiasm!
Once again, it's a pleasure to follow you along on your NZ journey, many thanks for your efforts & time in creating these vlogs. The landscape is just amazingly beautiful and I was quite intrigued by the crepe/pancake style rock formations.... Mother Nature is truly spectactular!! Nice to see another Tia for scale, got to love the big things 😁 Take care and travel safe.
my sister-out-law lives just north of where you were, in Golden Bay. Beautiful part of the world
I am finally caught up so I can comment for my chance to get that beautiful postcard. I have had some much fun on my journey watching from beginning to now. Cannot wait to see future videos.
the postcard is beautiful! And the landscapes as well!! such stunning views
Another great video, love that the big things live on, and seeing how happy they make Tia 👍
Wow what natural beauty and great to see the sun out and around that area is a Jade mine werth seeing🙏😘
I need that Hobbiton postcard! It's so gorgeous!!
Been absolutely bingeing your videos lately, New Zealand is my next travel destination so you guys are giving me so many ideas and inspiration! Love your approach to travel and the content you create
Wow so nice. So happy your back is doing better Tia. 🙏. Thank you for the video Stay Safe Safe. 💙
I really want to visit New Zealand since watching your videos. This one is full of fun and giggles 😊
You are right about it taking so long to travel anywhere in NZ. The roads in particular the South Island are very windy and everywhere takes so much longer to get to. Thanks again for another enjoyable video.
It means awesome driving roads If you love performance cars " West Coast " Arthurs pass " crown rangers why some people shipped there cars from overseas just to drive on them
@@coopsnz1 But not Skipper's Canyon if one is a nervous driver...
Your videos are so underrated! but I sure am glad you continue to post here for all of us
You guys definitely need to get out to Mount Cook to have a look at the glaciers there. They are really mindblowing
Love your journey and the way you share it with everyone ✨🙏✨
Another great video! 😊💜
Love the combination of what you are doing and how you show the fantastic scenery.
Thank you 🤩
Awesome vid guys well done. 👌 love love the south island ❤
Love your work guys, and happy thanksgiving!
Stunningly beautiful tour! Thanks for taking us along!
Brilliant drone work as always.
Another fantastic video! Thanks for all the time you put into filming & editing these. I always REALLY look forward to your videos & get excited when they appear in my feed!
Aaaand…. If you loved the South Island, I promise that you will truly love Tasmania when you get there! 😘😘
Looking forward to seeing more of the South Island with you guys.
Another great video! Thanks again for sharing.
Masterclass in photography and editing! So very well put together, and also the "love" vibes you two put off are amazing! Just found you so have subscribed to be with you on your travels!
Watching from Wellington. Just a hint. If you plan more walks it is a realllllllly good idea to have decent shoes. New Zealand walks aren't just 'a walk in the park' and it's a good idea to be serious about footwear. Love your video, I have pictures of me in a glacial crevasse on Franz Joseph, from what doesn't seem like that long ago. It's incredible how much it has receeded.
PARADISE!!!!
LOVE IT!!!
Happy Holidays 🎉🎉🎉
Love watching your guys journey through our beautiful country ❤
Great video as always. We will send those photos of Queen Charlotte track soon. We are three days behind you and we love the postcard. We watched your trek with interest, a person did pass away 10 minutes behind us. Really sad but it happens. Best wishes Bo and Michael