New Zealand's beauty is a harmonious blend of majestic mountains, pristine lakes, lush forests, and stunning coastlines, creating a picturesque paradise that captures the heart and soul of every traveler.
We love NZ. 7 months ago we went over (from AUS) and found Glenorchy to be the most stunning place. The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy was the best drive we have ever done. We stopped for walks along the way including at Bob's Cove where we walked to the lookout for 360 degree views of the lake. We also did a walk (well, run because we were running out of light) at Glenorchy to Sylvan Lake. We were lucky to have very little wind and saw the reflection of snow capped mountains reflecting in the lake. We heard there are a lot of good walking tracks out there also!
I've just completed an incredible 3-month adventure in New Zealand. We drove from the South Pole to the North Pole and back. The South Island is filled with the most incredible scenery. If you ever find yourself back in Wanaka on a sunny day, you need to take the drive to Wishbone Falls. We're in Fiji now, working our way up towards Japan. A few years ago, you inspired my wife and me to travel through your videos, and I'm not sure if we'll ever return home.
Wow that’s is a adventure! I’m sure you saw so many incredible places in 3 months, we only had 2 weeks! I’ll have to visit Wishbone falls next time. That’s awesome you guys are in Japan now
It's finally here! Seriously, I am so happy you made this video, the scenery and endemism of New Zealand truly are one of a kind. What amazing place do you plan on featuring next?
@@RyanShirley You will have so much fun, the landscapes of Australia might not be as tall and dramatic as NZ, but the whole atmosphere of Australia's countryside is unparalleled in the best way possible. I highly recommend the Grand Pacific Drive and the various old-growth giant eucalyptus forests dotted throughout Australia's coastal regions. Australia is a country of pure adventure and exploration.
As a Kiwi I tend to take for granted how amazing our scenery is. I own a Thai restaurant in Christchurch with a very healthy tourist trade. The true treasure of Aotearoa is people,, and I mean people like you both. Come back soon 🙂
Aotearoa New Zealand is the most beautiful country on earth ❤ I spent a year in nz and it was incredibly hard to leave, it feels like home now. Thank you for bringing me back through your video! A few of my favourite places were West Coast, earnslaw burn track (waaaay more challenging than Roy’s peak) Routeburn track, Abel Tasman and bay of islands. Truly an incredible country and I can’t wait to go back ❤
New Zealand seems like such a naturally beautiful and majestic country, that’s awesome you go to visit Ryan! It’s on my bucket list of places to visit someday!
@@RyanShirley thanks bro I really hope so too! Milford sound especially looks like another world it’s so beautiful! And I want to see the glow worm caves too!
New Zealand has been at the top of my list of places to visit for years. I have been researching places to visit for a while now having just gotten my passport but this video has helped me decide my 1st trip abroad will be to New Zealand!!
@@RyanShirley Both islands. There’s so much I’ve missed that you’ve mentioned I need to go back someday. Glenorchy and Cape Reinga is two I’d recommend. Love the videos man.
You need to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing when you go back to NZ. The views you get to see are epic, especially when you see the Emerald Lakes and the Blue Lake. 😊
Your videos are great, I think that most people who watch you would like to visit the places you post on your channel, but a lot of people think that the costs are too high, could you post a range of travel costs or how you travel?
Thanks friend, I spent about $1000 on flights and the rental car was about $1100 for two weeks and I averaged about $100-150 a night for lodging. You can do it cheaper and also get a van and sleep in that instead. Food ranged from $30-60 a day. Hope this helped
New Zealand is one of my favorite places. The scenery is incredible and the people are very friendly. Milford Sound and Fjordlands is my favorite area for scenery. Looks like you lucked out with sunny weather - all of the South Island is often chilly, cloudy and rainy. You know, the original Hobbiton was torn down as were all real LOTR sets after filming per agreement with the government, but it was rebuilt afterward with sturdy materials (the original was polystyrene). Did you go to the Green Dragon Inn? I'm late today due to time change.
Thanks so much John! I agree with you regarding the Milford sound, I would love to visit more of the fjords by boat next time. Did you visit any of the other fjords in Fiordland? And that’s crazy Hobbiton was taken down and rebuilt for the hobbit. The farmers knew they had to capatilize on it the second time.
@@RyanShirley I've only been there twice so I'm no expert and a lot of it requires multi day hikes and reserving huts in advance. I've only otherwise seen Doubtful Sound, but that requires an expensive overnight boat trip (includes dinner and breakfast) about $500 per person and you have to share a room for four people (not much luxury for a luxury price, but it's much quieter and less touristed than Milford). At Milford Sound I recommend hikes to Lake Marian or the shorter Lake Gunn Trail. Hope you didn't run into any sandflies!
I've lived in new zealand for 45 years and I can't believe you missed the very best part of the country. The crown of not only the country but honestly the world. Cape Rienga. That whole area is unbelievable stay in Kerikeri on your way
Cathedral Cove was where they did the opening of the second Narnia movie Prince Caspian. You can also airbnb hobbit houses in that film set now. You left out Mt Sunday for Edoras, or the outdoor set of Rivendell, somewhere outside of wellington. What about Mordor and Emyn Muil? Weathertop?
new zealand is utterly incredible, its such a shame its so far from me in the uk. i may be going next april for a grand tour of the place, north and south island, it would be super awesome if that went ahead, a once in a lifetime experience for sure btw ryan just curious, is there anywhere where you post the raw footage of your travel vlogs?
Bro really hoping you can get there soon! The flight from uk must be brutal 😅 right now I don’t post the raw footage anywhere but I should make some vlogs
Nice video as always! Could you please tell me what the climate felt like in New Zealand ? I once heard it kind of feels like in the UK. I guess the northern island feels more tropical than the southern island as it's slightly closer to the Equator but maybe you could share your thoughts about it.
The coastal regions of South Island feel most similar to the PNW of the USA and the Valdivian Rainforest of Argentina and Chile, North island is very similar to the subtropical areas of the Canary Islands I would say. Definitely not like most of the UK though.
The climate was pretty good, it rarely got too hot. Most days where jacket weather, South Island was a bit more cold. Sometimes it dumped rain. But New Zealand basically has every landscape from tropical beaches to mountains like the alps
Hello? I am a subscriber from S.Korea. Enjoyed the Top 10 Places in New Zealand. I would like to create an AI video (ImageToVideo) using some of the scenes from the video. Is it possible? I will make sure to cite the source. thank you ^^
ryan, i'm planning to visit 1 or 2 countries this holy week in europe. what do you think are the best 2 countries to visit in europe? any kind of help would be great, thanks.
Good question, here are some of my favorites. Switzerland, Norway, Tanzania, Italy, French Polynesia, Faroe Islands, Belize, ireland, Iceland, and Croatia
Perfect place and beautyful country
New Zealand's beauty is a harmonious blend of majestic mountains, pristine lakes, lush forests, and stunning coastlines, creating a picturesque paradise that captures the heart and soul of every traveler.
We love NZ. 7 months ago we went over (from AUS) and found Glenorchy to be the most stunning place. The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy was the best drive we have ever done. We stopped for walks along the way including at Bob's Cove where we walked to the lookout for 360 degree views of the lake. We also did a walk (well, run because we were running out of light) at Glenorchy to Sylvan Lake. We were lucky to have very little wind and saw the reflection of snow capped mountains reflecting in the lake. We heard there are a lot of good walking tracks out there also!
Wow that sounds like a epic trip! I wish I explored more or Glenorchy and Queenstown area, looks absolutely stunning
Well for Aussies it’s just a short flight away! Not for Americans
You finally visited NZ! It’s such a beautiful country and can’t wait to visit someday. Also your footage is awesome as usual 😊
Thanks so much friend, I hope you enjoyed the video! Really excited for you to visit someday soon 🇳🇿☺️✈️
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I've just completed an incredible 3-month adventure in New Zealand. We drove from the South Pole to the North Pole and back. The South Island is filled with the most incredible scenery. If you ever find yourself back in Wanaka on a sunny day, you need to take the drive to Wishbone Falls.
We're in Fiji now, working our way up towards Japan. A few years ago, you inspired my wife and me to travel through your videos, and I'm not sure if we'll ever return home.
Wow that’s is a adventure! I’m sure you saw so many incredible places in 3 months, we only had 2 weeks! I’ll have to visit Wishbone falls next time. That’s awesome you guys are in Japan now
new zeakand has been on my bucket list forever. This video makes me want to go even more!!!!!
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Same New Zealand Australia and Patagonia are on my bucket list! All places with great natural beauty
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It's finally here! Seriously, I am so happy you made this video, the scenery and endemism of New Zealand truly are one of a kind. What amazing place do you plan on featuring next?
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I was amazed by the unique animals and plants in your country! I’ll try to do a film on Australia next!
@@RyanShirley You will have so much fun, the landscapes of Australia might not be as tall and dramatic as NZ, but the whole atmosphere of Australia's countryside is unparalleled in the best way possible. I highly recommend the Grand Pacific Drive and the various old-growth giant eucalyptus forests dotted throughout Australia's coastal regions. Australia is a country of pure adventure and exploration.
Definitely another 1 for the bucket list!🤘👌
Breathtaking views. Would love to visit New Zealand. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much brother, hope you can visit soon!
Yes I’d love to visit New Zealand too someday it looks like a truly naturally beautiful and majestic place
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Looks like a dream! I am glad you two didn’t get blown away!
Beautiful Video! I've always talked about going to New Zealand, but haven't made it there.. This will have to be added to my Bucket List.
As a Kiwi I tend to take for granted how amazing our scenery is. I own a Thai restaurant in Christchurch with a very healthy tourist trade. The true treasure of Aotearoa is people,, and I mean people like you both. Come back soon 🙂
Aotearoa New Zealand is the most beautiful country on earth ❤ I spent a year in nz and it was incredibly hard to leave, it feels like home now. Thank you for bringing me back through your video! A few of my favourite places were West Coast, earnslaw burn track (waaaay more challenging than Roy’s peak) Routeburn track, Abel Tasman and bay of islands. Truly an incredible country and I can’t wait to go back ❤
Wow I thought Roy’s peaks was hard, I can’t imagine Earnslaw Burn track 😅
Awsome video Ryan! You have perfectly captured Nzld's beauty. Those Lake Tekapo shots are stunning!
Thanks so much Tom! Those lakes and lupine were stunning. Have you explored New Zealand yet?
@@RyanShirley Not yet. I haven't been since I was a kid but i'm very keen to go back. Especially since it's closer than most places haha
Love this, this for me was absoultely the best travel guide. Just bought round trip ticket here I come New Zealand!!!!!!!
You’re going to have a amazing time
what a a beautiful country greetings from finland
Thanks so much brother! I need to visit your country soon
Amazing video, so many beautiful places, congratulations, and let's travel 🤙🏻👊🏻
Thanks so much Winder!
Absolutely beautiful
Such a incredible land
New Zealand seems like such a naturally beautiful and majestic country, that’s awesome you go to visit Ryan! It’s on my bucket list of places to visit someday!
Thanks so much brother! Really hope you can visit New Zealand soon! 🇳🇿
@@RyanShirley thanks bro I really hope so too! Milford sound especially looks like another world it’s so beautiful! And I want to see the glow worm caves too!
Thank you. Beautiful country.
Thanks so much friend!
Such wonderful footage of super beautiful of New Zealand 😍
Thanks so much friend
Awesome so beautiful.
Those mountains are amazing!
New Zealand’s mountains are on another level!
Love this summary! 🤩🪻
Thanks so much!
So beautiful it brings tears to my eyes ❤ from Johnson city Tennessee
Awesome so Beautiful.
Greetings from Redondo Beach CA 🇺🇸Wonderful New Zealand. Great narrations. Cheers 🥂
New Zealand was AMAZING!!🤩
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New Zealand has been at the top of my list of places to visit for years. I have been researching places to visit for a while now having just gotten my passport but this video has helped me decide my 1st trip abroad will be to New Zealand!!
You’re going to have a amazing time there!
Excellent guide, thanks,
Thanks friend, so happy you enjoyed it ☺️🇳🇿
Such beautiful country and cinematography as well…i wish,will visit this country one day…!!!
Thanks so much brother! Hope you can visit soon
SuperB Ryan as Always !!!
Thanks so much brother!
Beautiful places, I really enjoyed wtchng this fantastic video❤❣
Thanks so much friend!
Love your videos Ryan, another beautiful place in NZ is the bay of islands ...
Thanks so much friend! I wish I could have explored the bay of islands, next time!
looks amazing!
Thanks friend!
Beautiful place!❤😊
Thanks friend, Such a incredible land! 🇳🇿☺️
Good luck!
Amazing movie Ryan !! I love NZ, been there twice. In 1999 and 2017 and I have to go back again 🙂
Thanks Petr! Wow that awesome you’ve been twice! Can’t wait to see the videos you make when you return
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beautiful country i most travel here amazing
New Zealand is waiting!
Great informative video like all your videos 👍
Thanks guys!!
Wow wow!
Amazing right ☺️🇳🇿
Was at New Zealand this time last year. Really miss it, hopefully will be back there again some day.
That’s awesome you where there, what parts of New Zealand did you visit?
@@RyanShirley Both islands. There’s so much I’ve missed that you’ve mentioned I need to go back someday. Glenorchy and Cape Reinga is two I’d recommend. Love the videos man.
My dream destination!
New Zealand is a dream!
Great selection for NZ spots
Thanks so much brother!
Lindo natureza é tudo de maravilhoso
Thanks friend
Beautiful video 👍👍👍
Thanks so much brother!
It's just like a paradise
It truly is!
Very interesting
Thanks so much brother!
New Zealand 🇭🇲 is most beautiful country in the world 🌍, 😍it's impossible any country is more beautiful than New Zealand ❤
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Thanks friend
Wow NZ ❤
Amazing land
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Thanks friend
Love you Bro
Fantastic travel video, great shots. Well done. Greeting from IRAN 🇮🇷 ❤
Thanks mate, I gotta come to your country sometime
You need to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing when you go back to NZ. The views you get to see are epic, especially when you see the Emerald Lakes and the Blue Lake. 😊
I’ll definitely have to do it when I return!
If you have to compare Switzerland, Norway, Scotland and Newzealand, how will you list them?
Beauty wise
I’d say New Zealand has the most variety, it has alps like Switzerland, fjords like Norway, landscapes like Scotland, and beaches like Hawaii.
@@RyanShirley Thanks❤
Your videos are great, I think that most people who watch you would like to visit the places you post on your channel, but a lot of people think that the costs are too high, could you post a range of travel costs or how you travel?
Thanks friend, I spent about $1000 on flights and the rental car was about $1100 for two weeks and I averaged about $100-150 a night for lodging. You can do it cheaper and also get a van and sleep in that instead. Food ranged from $30-60 a day. Hope this helped
Very nice ❤
Thanks friend!
As a kiwi, I would like to see you get up to the Bay of Islands and showcase what is like in the Hauraki Gulf. Welcome back anytime mate.
I’d love to visit the bay of islands next time! It looks incredible
2:46, watch for the tides though! I watch the sunset there, not noticing I was being stranded...
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Thanks friend!
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Thanks so much brother!
New Zealand is one of my favorite places. The scenery is incredible and the people are very friendly. Milford Sound and Fjordlands is my favorite area for scenery. Looks like you lucked out with sunny weather - all of the South Island is often chilly, cloudy and rainy. You know, the original Hobbiton was torn down as were all real LOTR sets after filming per agreement with the government, but it was rebuilt afterward with sturdy materials (the original was polystyrene). Did you go to the Green Dragon Inn? I'm late today due to time change.
Thanks so much John! I agree with you regarding the Milford sound, I would love to visit more of the fjords by boat next time. Did you visit any of the other fjords in Fiordland? And that’s crazy Hobbiton was taken down and rebuilt for the hobbit. The farmers knew they had to capatilize on it the second time.
@@RyanShirley I've only been there twice so I'm no expert and a lot of it requires multi day hikes and reserving huts in advance. I've only otherwise seen Doubtful Sound, but that requires an expensive overnight boat trip (includes dinner and breakfast) about $500 per person and you have to share a room for four people (not much luxury for a luxury price, but it's much quieter and less touristed than Milford). At Milford Sound I recommend hikes to Lake Marian or the shorter Lake Gunn Trail. Hope you didn't run into any sandflies!
I've lived in new zealand for 45 years and I can't believe you missed the very best part of the country. The crown of not only the country but honestly the world. Cape Rienga. That whole area is unbelievable stay in Kerikeri on your way
I really wanted to drive up there, just didn’t make the time but I’ll have to visit it for part 2! Looks stunning
Cathedral Cove was where they did the opening of the second Narnia movie Prince Caspian. You can also airbnb hobbit houses in that film set now. You left out Mt Sunday for Edoras, or the outdoor set of Rivendell, somewhere outside of wellington. What about Mordor and Emyn Muil? Weathertop?
I need to watch the Narnia film, I didn’t know they filmed it there. It would be awesome to stay in a hobbit home!
It's when the children return to that world from the train station @RyanShirley
Thank you sharing, I was waiting for video long time, do you have iternary for places you went and how many days do you need to go this places
Of course! I hope it was worth the wait. I was there for two weeks
What month did you go? Awesome video, NZ looks beautiful!
I was there in January and February!
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Looking amazing thanks for sharing❤
Is it a humidity country New Zealand or no?
Also was it expensive visiting all these areas?
Thanks😊
Of course! It wasn’t too hot or humid. Some places were quite cold. And it’s not too expensive. I felt it was cheaper than traveling the states
@@RyanShirley Hi, That's great, thank you for advising me 😊✨
Lake Bukkaki and Hooker lake.. what a place 😆
Haha it is quite the place!
Aww when we went the inside tour hobbit house was being built! Wish I could have seen it. I’d love to see a full tour of the inside
Ah dang how long ago were you guys there? It was really cool to go inside them
new zealand is utterly incredible, its such a shame its so far from me in the uk. i may be going next april for a grand tour of the place, north and south island, it would be super awesome if that went ahead, a once in a lifetime experience for sure
btw ryan just curious, is there anywhere where you post the raw footage of your travel vlogs?
Bro really hoping you can get there soon! The flight from uk must be brutal 😅 right now I don’t post the raw footage anywhere but I should make some vlogs
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Ryan, you can't have New Zealand top 10 without Queenstown mate 😅 I hope you've seen it before leaving the country. Beautiful video as always.
I should have included Queenstown! 🤦🏼 I spent my last day there but didn’t do any filming 😅
@@RyanShirley testament to how beautiful it is, right? 😄
emigrating there is very nice
Nice video as always!
Could you please tell me what the climate felt like in New Zealand ? I once heard it kind of feels like in the UK.
I guess the northern island feels more tropical than the southern island as it's slightly closer to the Equator but maybe you could share your thoughts about it.
The coastal regions of South Island feel most similar to the PNW of the USA and the Valdivian Rainforest of Argentina and Chile, North island is very similar to the subtropical areas of the Canary Islands I would say. Definitely not like most of the UK though.
The climate was pretty good, it rarely got too hot. Most days where jacket weather, South Island was a bit more cold. Sometimes it dumped rain. But New Zealand basically has every landscape from tropical beaches to mountains like the alps
Brilliant! Did you visit Queenstown tho?
Yeah, on my last day! I really loved that area, should have included it in the video
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Thanks friend!
New Zealand is a very beautiful country. Greetings from Russia, Moscow.
Ryan, what is the next stop on your list?
I will vicity Newzland ❤❤❤❤
How many days would you recommend to explore these 10 days in NZ? It looks so beautiful 😍
I’d say at least 2 weeks! 😅
@@RyanShirley Thank you.
Hello? I am a subscriber from S.Korea. Enjoyed the Top 10 Places in New Zealand. I would like to create an AI video (ImageToVideo) using some of the scenes from the video. Is it possible? I will make sure to cite the source. thank you ^^
Unfortunately I don’t allow others to use my videos but thanks for asking
@@RyanShirley Ok, thanks.
How many days did uou go for and can you please share travel itinerary
I was there 2 weeks! The video is pretty much in the order I went in
I watched the entire video- I loved it ❤
Hej ryan, what month of the year did you visit newzealand?
January and February
Make part two
Ok I’ll try ☺️🇳🇿
@@RyanShirley you now upload videos rarely why has your travelling stopped
I’m torn between visiting New Zealand or Switzerland? What were you recommend ? I’ve heard Switzerland is like a fairy tale come true.
Both are amazing! Switzerland is my alltime favorite country so you can’t go wrong there. New Zealand has some incredible nature and coastline
@@RyanShirley What makes Switzerland your favorite?
Give a any job in new Zealand. ❤
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ryan, i'm planning to visit 1 or 2 countries this holy week in europe. what do you think are the best 2 countries to visit in europe? any kind of help would be great, thanks.
That’s a tough question, it all depends on what you like. My personal favorite countries are Switzerland, Italy, Norway, and Croatia.
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i'm planning to go to norway, do i need to rent a car or will it be as good as an experience without a car?@@RyanShirley
I recommend a car, the roads are amazing to drive and the distances are very far. You’ll be able explore the fjords and scenery much better
My favorite country is the Philippines. Ryan.
I need to visit soon
Visite san marino
You missed the glowworm caves
I should have visited it
Which are the top 10 tourist destinations (countries) in your opinion?
Good question, here are some of my favorites. Switzerland, Norway, Tanzania, Italy, French Polynesia, Faroe Islands, Belize, ireland, Iceland, and Croatia
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Where is Otara that should be number 1 Views there are breathtaking.
I should have included it, I’ll have to put it in part 2
How long were you in new zealand
2 weeks 🇳🇿