Growing up in the far far north I think to myself why did I move away? To Auckland for work? To Sydney for more work? To new New York for I have no idea what... And to London to realise the only place I want to be is the far far north...
it's beautiful up there aye, New Zealands got it all, you can live in what ever landscape you want in this country, Maybe not a desert, but I don't think many people live in any desert in the world. The farfar north is a stunning place to me I'd happily live up here.
Yea we just love travelling around our own backyard, there are few places in the world you can do and see what we get here with such a minimal amount of travelling.
Well come find us and camp for a couple of days. We don't really chase people these days after getting several people wanting to come find us and then they don't show, so we just go where we go and we welcome people to come join where we are. Exciting for your upcoming travels though it's a great life style.
@@leopardsgowild I’m a fan of the far north! I have my fingers crossed that the weather will never get too cold if i go there haha. You guys taught me that even small waves are surfable! I can’t wait to try starting on something easy like that.
@@morrisanderson818 because it's the best country on earth as far as I can tell. I hope to purchase large plots of land and designate them as permanent nature reserves. The dream!
What a fantastic time you are having up that way, so nice having some fresh fish off the beach. Seems like a great time of year to head around Northland while it isn't too busy and the weather is still mostly warm. Less of that long settled summer weather that we get down south though. Sounds like the next video is going to be a mammoth effort and showcase some great spots as always. Cheers
Yes we've had such a great road trip so far up here, amazing how quick the time is going though, nights are def getting a lot cooler, days shorter, last week of Daylight savings, I think we will just ignore that. Next video is going to be a big one...
Yea so many great places to go aye mate, The North is beautiful in such a different way from the South. Looking forward to the South Island again this winter.
Just love those camping spots you have stayed at. While you were talking about Snapper, it looked like Toby got a mullet. Looking forward to your far north video
i gave him a mullet and now I regret it, he loves it, I've been saying to him, should we finish the hair cut now Toby? Mate we caught snapper every night off that beach, just left there today, 4 nights we got 2 - 4 snapper a night, but that was within about 1 hour. so good.
Oh thanks for coming along with us... What a gem of a place, it's a pity you can't use the DOC pass here, because I would have happily stayed a lot longer...
I'm from Tokerau Beach The Rangiputa site was closed for a few reasons the road washed out making it unsafe, The tourists were defacating in the grass and leaving rubbish behind.
I can understand that but they actually just move to the next spot and do the same thing. It makes me pretty mad seeing people disrespecting places I've had a few yarns with ppl off camera because it ruins it for everyone and for us full timers we rely on the free spots. Awesome to go spend a day there
@leopardsgowild Yeah for sure it's always the few that spoil it love your vids mate we actually stumbled upon you guys as we're doing 3 weeks in the South Island and looking for a how to guide with kids loved Papatowai wow!
@@farnorthspearos4292 mate it will be as warm as it gets, days will still be long, be light until 10pm still, our first stop to Papatowai was in march, light until 9,20pm water was great for diving, settled weather. but who knows what each year wil bring.
Dude, that brought back memories for me. Ya put a lump in my throat! I used to go camping up at ramp road with my parents in the late 70s and early 80s. Mum and Dad used to park their 1974 Oxford right about where you had your van. I can remember my dad surfcasting there, and the fishing was pretty good back then too. We used to go up there just about every year back then. Great memories.
Oh thats great. That Doubltess bay area has changed a lot over the years a lot more people living in the area full time now, a beautiful spot. We enjoyed it so much there we went back for another week.
Awesome Leopards. Great to meet & chat in Taputaputa. We ended up at Pukenui for 2 nights a few days later, on your recommendation, & loved the camp. We picked pipis & had dinner on 90 Mile Beach, fished Kaimaumau & marvelled at Henderson Bay. Back in Rotorua yesterday. See you round!
What a lovely spot this looks. That fish you were cooking sure was mouth watering. You wouldn’t be getting around dressed like you were if you were in the South Island mate. Another great video, looking forward to the 30 minute vid. 😊
Ha ha cheers mate, nights are cooling off for sure was getting cold fishing out in the dark , soph was well wrapped up in warm clothes, the evenings feel pretty cold now... i still need to start the next one 😩
WOW over 6000 subs. GREAT. Beautiful place. Love the drone shots. Jay is getting very good at surfing. Toby looks taller than last week. Yummy fish burger.
cheers mate, yay over 6k subs another milestone, they seem to be ticking in a bit fast these days, still need that one video to get a bunch of views but it's the constant slow grind. Drone shots are always so good aye, can't beat that aerial view. Hope your getting some warmer days up there... And glad your catching onto the Kiwi Lingo, Fish burgers, instead of a fish sandwhich...
@leroiandmarie I just remember being so confused at a restaurant cause I'd see these delicious chicken burgers coming out, but I could only see chicken sandwiches on the menu lol
Cool trip bro, ive got a portable loo, 2 20l chillybins a clear 17l clear plastic storage bin under a bench down oneside and a sitting sleeping bed down the other side, bells and whistles in the back i removed the seats in my 4x4, welcome to far north brother. Regarding the no freedom camping i dont worry cause im allways having a fish out. Could imagine the mess and the diminishing natural character if it was packed out all the time. In some areas anyway. Just my 2cents
cheers bro. yes places that are over run with tourists get a bit much especially in generally peaceful areas we've seen a bit of that on the road on our travels. Sounds like you have an epic and basic set up for some cool adventures bro. Do you have some videos of your own? Having a fish is def a good way to stay where you are, I imagine it would turn into an argument as soon as they see the kids, and know that they will be sleeping while i'm night fishing. maybe one day I'll have a try on that one. thanks for checking us out bro.
What an amazing place!! Heard they not very dog friendly up there unfortunately so we will most likely have to skip that area, but love seeing all the stunning beaches 😍
Yes they are not very dog friendly but it seems no one obeys the signs up there, especially the locals. Dogs at every DoC camp we went to. I reckon if Dogs are well controlled and obedient I don't see a problem, otherwise on leash, then why not.
Thanks Tom, yes a very great spot, was cool to camp there twice on our trip this far North, as well as catch some fish off the beach. Hope you and the family are doing well.
Oh dang you noticed no rocks from Toby... I'm so sorry the far north lacks decent walks seems they are all becoming closed... But I did this week get some photos of rock throwing but it won't be for a bit before it's out on youtube.... Yikes.
Not quite hitting the Rd yet but I'll definitely look out for you guys when we go. I'd love to see a video of your set up like a full day in your life? Typical day for you how do you wash cook clean sleep all the boring bits please!
I think going from a traveling holiday to full time you do things a lot slower and a busy day is replaced tomorrow with a slow day, I've been thinking about a typical day video though. I have so many video ideas 💡 🤔
to be honest it took a lot of planning and saving, we had a 3 year plan and everyone situation and goals are different. this is likely the most helpful video we currently have for you.... it's an old one, way before we started our travel of how we planned to pay for it etc. th-cam.com/video/wCgBKbiPUlI/w-d-xo.html
Your talents are wasted plastering mate, you need to open a restaurant when you eventually settle down😆. You wouldn’t be getting around dressed like that here in the south. Looks another beautiful spot. Great video Mike and looking forward to the 30 minute r coming up👍
yea mate, we ate so much Snapper, we have about 4 meals in the freezer of Snapper which isn't to overboard, but we're def ready for some different meat now... I gave last nights to another family who we're keen to catch some, but didnt;
@@leopardsgowild hmmm I know what you mean i like the heads boiled in onions , the eyes and the brains are really tasty ....i like making fish /chips and eggs with a salad and slice of lemon fry snappa in butter slap it btwn two slices of bread and a runny egg while sitting at the beach .....👍👍
EPIC PARTY WAVE & WATERFALL IN THE BEGINNING!!! BANGER OF AN INTRO!!!! dude Tobes looks older every episode! Jade is shredding!!!!!, have her try to catch the wave a little bit father out, maybe like 5 or 10 feet farther is all, so she can catch the " green " part of the wave b4 it breaks! great episode as always! cant wait for the next that is guna be game changer!!! lets go 10k subs!!!!! see yah soon!✌❤🤙
Cheers Cam, Toby is turning into an old man in front of eyes lol... Jades doing so good, I think catching the pre break wave or getting up before it breaks is still a confidence thing, I keep telling her... 10k subs man thats a jump only just over half way on that one lol.
oh man it's gotta be up there for the North island for me as well... I don't really think the North and South Island are comparable they are so different, but still both so stunning
Kia Ora, thank you Teresa, we are so happy you are following our adventures, so cool having you watch and comment. Jade is doing so well with her surfing Toby is going to be up and coming I reckon. Hope you had a good easter.
We love your videos. We live in Oz with lots of utubers, but not only your content is unreal, but the way you deliver your videos is an absolute credit to you. Can't wait to see what you guys get up to next. Very inspiring Leapards.
Oh thank you so much for that... I get lots of recommendations to watch the Oz families, I do watch a couple, I find they talk a bit to much though, I like the scenary, I wish my kids would get in the camera more Its gonna be such a treasure to look back on all of these in the future. It's cool having some Aussie folk watching cheers.
Growing up in the far far north I think to myself why did I move away? To Auckland for work? To Sydney for more work? To new New York for I have no idea what... And to London to realise the only place I want to be is the far far north...
it's beautiful up there aye, New Zealands got it all, you can live in what ever landscape you want in this country, Maybe not a desert, but I don't think many people live in any desert in the world. The farfar north is a stunning place to me I'd happily live up here.
Like the story of the Mexican fisherman.
Great drone shots! Excellent video, really enjoyed it. Thanks!
Cheers team some awesome spots aye
We certainly have a great country, so many places to visit, yous have been high lighting them all thanks
Yea we just love travelling around our own backyard, there are few places in the world you can do and see what we get here with such a minimal amount of travelling.
As always am looking forward to your next video. Keep up the travels
I always look forward to them as well lol... I just love camping at the Top of New Zealand its beautiful so I've got great footage to edit.
We are hitting the road soon hopefully we run into you on our travels so enjoy watching you explore our epic country thanks!
Well come find us and camp for a couple of days. We don't really chase people these days after getting several people wanting to come find us and then they don't show, so we just go where we go and we welcome people to come join where we are. Exciting for your upcoming travels though it's a great life style.
I cannot wait to move to this beautiful country 😍😍😍😍!!!!!!!
I'm always impressed with how beautiful it is, better to get off the tourist track though, none of this stuff is really in the major tourist spots.
@@leopardsgowild I’m a fan of the far north! I have my fingers crossed that the weather will never get too cold if i go there haha. You guys taught me that even small waves are surfable! I can’t wait to try starting on something easy like that.
Why,
@morrisanderson818 why what???
@@morrisanderson818 because it's the best country on earth as far as I can tell. I hope to purchase large plots of land and designate them as permanent nature reserves. The dream!
What a fantastic time you are having up that way, so nice having some fresh fish off the beach. Seems like a great time of year to head around Northland while it isn't too busy and the weather is still mostly warm. Less of that long settled summer weather that we get down south though.
Sounds like the next video is going to be a mammoth effort and showcase some great spots as always. Cheers
Yes we've had such a great road trip so far up here, amazing how quick the time is going though, nights are def getting a lot cooler, days shorter, last week of Daylight savings, I think we will just ignore that. Next video is going to be a big one...
nice area. we have to go north again by the looks. still enjoying the SI though
Yea so many great places to go aye mate, The North is beautiful in such a different way from the South. Looking forward to the South Island again this winter.
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Keep up the good work. Mike, love those time lapses. Jade's gonna need a bigger Surf board.
Just love those camping spots you have stayed at. While you were talking about Snapper, it looked like Toby got a mullet. Looking forward to your far north video
i gave him a mullet and now I regret it, he loves it, I've been saying to him, should we finish the hair cut now Toby? Mate we caught snapper every night off that beach, just left there today, 4 nights we got 2 - 4 snapper a night, but that was within about 1 hour. so good.
So cool guys thanks for your time putting it all together so we can check out the far far north!
Oh thanks for coming along with us... What a gem of a place, it's a pity you can't use the DOC pass here, because I would have happily stayed a lot longer...
I'm from Tokerau Beach The Rangiputa site was closed for a few reasons the road washed out making it unsafe, The tourists were defacating in the grass and leaving rubbish behind.
I can understand that but they actually just move to the next spot and do the same thing. It makes me pretty mad seeing people disrespecting places I've had a few yarns with ppl off camera because it ruins it for everyone and for us full timers we rely on the free spots. Awesome to go spend a day there
@leopardsgowild Yeah for sure it's always the few that spoil it love your vids mate we actually stumbled upon you guys as we're doing 3 weeks in the South Island and looking for a how to guide with kids loved Papatowai wow!
@@farnorthspearos4292 Oh nice when are you coming down South?
@leopardsgowild February 1st to the 13th so hoping it's still warm.
@@farnorthspearos4292 mate it will be as warm as it gets, days will still be long, be light until 10pm still, our first stop to Papatowai was in march, light until 9,20pm water was great for diving, settled weather. but who knows what each year wil bring.
Dude, that brought back memories for me. Ya put a lump in my throat! I used to go camping up at ramp road with my parents in the late 70s and early 80s. Mum and Dad used to park their 1974 Oxford right about where you had your van. I can remember my dad surfcasting there, and the fishing was pretty good back then too. We used to go up there just about every year back then. Great memories.
Oh thats great. That Doubltess bay area has changed a lot over the years a lot more people living in the area full time now, a beautiful spot. We enjoyed it so much there we went back for another week.
Awesome Leopards. Great to meet & chat in Taputaputa. We ended up at Pukenui for 2 nights a few days later, on your recommendation, & loved the camp. We picked pipis & had dinner on 90 Mile Beach, fished Kaimaumau & marvelled at Henderson Bay. Back in Rotorua yesterday. See you round!
Oh heck yea, hope you guys had a great time, and managed to catch a few fish. We'll be back in Vegas soon, but not for very long.
What a lovely spot this looks. That fish you were cooking sure was mouth watering. You wouldn’t be getting around dressed like you were if you were in the South Island mate. Another great video, looking forward to the 30 minute vid. 😊
Ha ha cheers mate, nights are cooling off for sure was getting cold fishing out in the dark , soph was well wrapped up in warm clothes, the evenings feel pretty cold now... i still need to start the next one 😩
WOW over 6000 subs. GREAT. Beautiful place. Love the drone shots. Jay is getting very good at surfing. Toby looks taller than last week. Yummy fish burger.
cheers mate, yay over 6k subs another milestone, they seem to be ticking in a bit fast these days, still need that one video to get a bunch of views but it's the constant slow grind. Drone shots are always so good aye, can't beat that aerial view. Hope your getting some warmer days up there... And glad your catching onto the Kiwi Lingo, Fish burgers, instead of a fish sandwhich...
@@leopardsgowild I hate it when North Americans call burgers sandwiches. Even "Burger King" calls them sandwiches. What in the world? 😅
@leroiandmarie I just remember being so confused at a restaurant cause I'd see these delicious chicken burgers coming out, but I could only see chicken sandwiches on the menu lol
Cool trip bro, ive got a portable loo, 2 20l chillybins a clear 17l clear plastic storage bin under a bench down oneside and a sitting sleeping bed down the other side, bells and whistles in the back i removed the seats in my 4x4, welcome to far north brother. Regarding the no freedom camping i dont worry cause im allways having a fish out. Could imagine the mess and the diminishing natural character if it was packed out all the time. In some areas anyway. Just my 2cents
cheers bro. yes places that are over run with tourists get a bit much especially in generally peaceful areas we've seen a bit of that on the road on our travels. Sounds like you have an epic and basic set up for some cool adventures bro. Do you have some videos of your own? Having a fish is def a good way to stay where you are, I imagine it would turn into an argument as soon as they see the kids, and know that they will be sleeping while i'm night fishing. maybe one day I'll have a try on that one. thanks for checking us out bro.
What an amazing place!! Heard they not very dog friendly up there unfortunately so we will most likely have to skip that area, but love seeing all the stunning beaches 😍
Yes they are not very dog friendly but it seems no one obeys the signs up there, especially the locals. Dogs at every DoC camp we went to. I reckon if Dogs are well controlled and obedient I don't see a problem, otherwise on leash, then why not.
Well done video ! You are a pro now---the music and the moonrise were special as well as camping right beside the beautiful beach.
Thanks Tom, yes a very great spot, was cool to camp there twice on our trip this far North, as well as catch some fish off the beach. Hope you and the family are doing well.
Jade is doing amazing teaching herself to surf. However, there was one glaring omission in your video - where was Toby throwing a rock into water? 😉
Oh dang you noticed no rocks from Toby... I'm so sorry the far north lacks decent walks seems they are all becoming closed... But I did this week get some photos of rock throwing but it won't be for a bit before it's out on youtube.... Yikes.
Not quite hitting the Rd yet but I'll definitely look out for you guys when we go. I'd love to see a video of your set up like a full day in your life? Typical day for you how do you wash cook clean sleep all the boring bits please!
I think going from a traveling holiday to full time you do things a lot slower and a busy day is replaced tomorrow with a slow day, I've been thinking about a typical day video though. I have so many video ideas 💡 🤔
Another great video - thanks Mike and team!. Time lapse is always interesting. Looking forward to a longer version soon. Thanks again for sharing.
thanks mate, yip long ones gonna be a pretty good one, lots of the kids doing cool stuff as well.
I love watching your whanau everything you post. I wanna do the same. How did u start? I wanna travel with my son.
to be honest it took a lot of planning and saving, we had a 3 year plan and everyone situation and goals are different. this is likely the most helpful video we currently have for you.... it's an old one, way before we started our travel of how we planned to pay for it etc.
th-cam.com/video/wCgBKbiPUlI/w-d-xo.html
Awesome Last years holiday was cut short with the cyclone and a snapped drawbar Wanting to head up there again Thanks
Oh those are 2 pretty major things aye... love this part of nz would happily spend a lot longer here
What do you think is the real reason for doc shutting up nz its definitely wide spread
I don't really want to speculate, but it seems widespread like you say. Weird to close areas for no real reason.
Looking forward to your 30min vid, unreal clear water.
Yea mate I am still to start it... hope its over 30 min lol
Thanjs mate. Enjoyed that. Your drone shots are great. Cheers 😊
The drone takes some great shots aye, I really love the persepctive from above. See ya in the next one.
Thanks for sharing beautiful NZ-and your beautiful family.
Cheers mate, thanks for following along, it's always nice to share.
All i can say is '' lucky buggers'. Cheers
We feel pretty stoked to be out there doing it, cheers mate.
Your talents are wasted plastering mate, you need to open a restaurant when you eventually settle down😆. You wouldn’t be getting around dressed like that here in the south. Looks another beautiful spot. Great video Mike and looking forward to the 30 minute r coming up👍
Imagine snappa for tea every day ...looks like a really nice place .
yea mate, we ate so much Snapper, we have about 4 meals in the freezer of Snapper which isn't to overboard, but we're def ready for some different meat now... I gave last nights to another family who we're keen to catch some, but didnt;
@@leopardsgowild hmmm I know what you mean i like the heads boiled in onions , the eyes and the brains are really tasty ....i like making fish /chips and eggs with a salad and slice of lemon fry snappa in butter slap it btwn two slices of bread and a runny egg while sitting at the beach .....👍👍
EPIC PARTY WAVE & WATERFALL IN THE BEGINNING!!! BANGER OF AN INTRO!!!! dude Tobes looks older every episode! Jade is shredding!!!!!, have her try to catch the wave a little bit father out, maybe like 5 or 10 feet farther is all, so she can catch the " green " part of the wave b4 it breaks! great episode as always! cant wait for the next that is guna be game changer!!! lets go 10k subs!!!!! see yah soon!✌❤🤙
Cheers Cam, Toby is turning into an old man in front of eyes lol... Jades doing so good, I think catching the pre break wave or getting up before it breaks is still a confidence thing, I keep telling her... 10k subs man thats a jump only just over half way on that one lol.
@@leopardsgowild surfing is intimidating!! Old man Toby for the win 🧓 lololooool
Great post Mike
Thanks mate
My fav camp area. 👍🏼
oh man it's gotta be up there for the North island for me as well... I don't really think the North and South Island are comparable they are so different, but still both so stunning
Great fishing, awesome sunset 😮
Oh mate literally every single night spent 9 days here over 3weeks got snapper everytime
Itching for hubby to finish work so we can hit the road, cheers for amazing vids. Lisa
Totally loving all of your content Mike, and good on Jade for developing her surfing skills, 🎉🎉🎉 Aroha Nui Teresa❤
Kia Ora, thank you Teresa, we are so happy you are following our adventures, so cool having you watch and comment. Jade is doing so well with her surfing Toby is going to be up and coming I reckon. Hope you had a good easter.
We love your videos. We live in Oz with lots of utubers, but not only your content is unreal, but the way you deliver your videos is an absolute credit to you. Can't wait to see what you guys get up to next. Very inspiring Leapards.
Oh thank you so much for that... I get lots of recommendations to watch the Oz families, I do watch a couple, I find they talk a bit to much though, I like the scenary, I wish my kids would get in the camera more Its gonna be such a treasure to look back on all of these in the future. It's cool having some Aussie folk watching cheers.
Another stunning watch , keep them rolling mate , and hi to the family.
Cheers mate, I've been working on the Patreon today for you. Hope Tauranga was a nice visit. Hi to family.
What a really good video, I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos
Thanks so much mate, means a lot to get positive feed back. Happy Easter.
Great video Mike! looking forward to the 30 min top of the north epic!
Cheers mate, I have almost made a start on it lol... Been finding some music and copying the videos across.