SOUTH AFRICA to NEW ZEALAND l 24 hr Travel Day l Emigration l Singapore Airlines l September 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2022
- Welcome to the start of our NEW ADVENTURE! We boarded our flight on 11 September and flew to Auckland via Singapore. We didn't take too much footage on the actual flights, but still managed to capture the just of the journey. Please let us know if you have any questions about our experience and we'll try our best to assist :)
We chose Singapore Air, because it was by far the cheapest we could find at the time. We know the actual date might scare people off, but the price was R2000 less then flights on other dates. We also like that the journey was split in two legs of about 10 hours each. It was great to be able to stretch our legs in Changi Airport (our favourite), although the layover was only 2,5 hours, which wasn't close to enough time to see everything this amazing airport has to offer. If you want to see The Jewel, it's recommended that you have at least 5 hours, as you have to go through immigration.
Thanks to Airlegs for making the journey a bit more comfortable :) But please note that we wouldn't really recommend it for taller people, like Craig. It was perfect for me though!
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When I saw you guys saying goodbye at O.R. Tambo, I had tears rolling down my face as I remembered the day I left SA on 1 April 2013 at that very same airport. All those memories came back, so I can imagine how you felt. But it's all for the best, believe me! Much as I miss SA to the point that I cry at times, I must say this is the best decision I ever made! Your life will improve because you will have a job and it will be a sucess, but SA will always be in your heart. All the best! Greetings from 🇵🇹
Thanks Madalena! OR Tambo airport must’ve seen many many tears over the years 😥 SA will definitely always be in our hearts ♥️
Im originally from Richardsbay, immigrated to NZ in 2008. its been the best thing ive ever done. So glad for you guys to have made the move. Welcome to a fresh start and 1st world country.
You guys are so right when you say moving overseas is not for the faint at heart. It's extremely difficult. It gets a little better with time but family is everything! You both did really well. Ahh, this video makes us miss New Zealand! I (Sarah) lived there for 9 years.
Thanks for the encouragement guys! Must’ve been amazing to spend 9 years here in NZ Sarah, this country is beautiful 😍
Awh I started crying when you said goodbye to your parents 🤗
What an amazing place NZ
Thanks Angie. It was a very emotional goodbye.😔
I also cried now watching remembered how everyone cried when we left I still cry everyday 😢
We did this 40 years ago moving to Sydney Australia from Port Elizabeth. No regrets.
I will miss your SA videos. I’m a Brit who lived in Durban for 6 years as a teenager in the 80’s. Your videos brought back so many great memories of places I remember from all those years ago. Good luck with your new life in NZ. It’s a beautiful place, and you are very close to the Bay of Islands which I’m sure you’ll love. I’m looking forward to your NZ videos.
Hi Julian, so glad we could bring back some Durban memories for you 😊
So far we’re loving it here in NZ, we already went to vlog in Bay of Islands 😅
I've watched this a few times, and I cry every time with you and your mom. This might be us in a few months. Crossing fingers ❤
Absolutely wow!!! New Zealand is amazingly beautiful!!!! I cant wait for more content! Beautiful blessing!
We cant wait to start sharing more, this place is beautiful!
Wow! What a trip down memory lane! Got emotional watching this as I've been to NZ three times before COVID and everything you showed, from the declaration form at the airport to the South African padstal brought back so many great memories with family! Wishing you all the best that side!
I’m glad this video was made
Thanks for watching 😁
Love the vids. Almost all my fam from North Coast has moved to Canada, US, UK, Holland, Australia and one to Cypress. Mom left in 1970 to the US. Sorry to say but ZAR is never going to recover. You’re doing the right move! 😊😊😊
Thanks so much for watching. Wow, your fam is everywhere! You can do a nice world tour and have free accommodation 😅
@@BeingBedingfield Haha. Maybe!. Regardless - it’s a good move. Best thing is to get your RSAvings out of SA as quickly as possible. Looking forward to NZ vids.
God bless both of u I will miss the SA vids but hope u enjoy new Zol and I went there and it was the best holiday I have ever had
Thanks for watching! Great to hear that you had such an awesome experience here 🤗
Kia Ora Welcome! We are happy to have you. Enjoy living in Paradise.
Enjoyed the video. Reminded as so much of when we emigrated from SA to Australia many years ago. Wishing you both everything of the best in New Zealand.
Thanks so much for watching Rodney! Such a big move, but I’m sure you’ve never looked back 😊
We hope you have enjoyed your travels.
Welcome to our Country with many Blessings along the way.
Welcome to your new Home/Country. Many Blessings to both of you, lots of love from Torbay, Aucklands North Shore
Thanks so much Santa! 💛 can’t wait to see more of Auckland 🤗
Great video!
Little bit of trivia - that red boat you could see from your window - "Steinlager 2" - that's the yacht that Peter Blake won the 1989-90 Whitbread Round-the-World race in - winning every leg!
Have a great life in NZ!
Thank you for sharing your trip, we started watching your videos when we arrived in durban 2 years ago, and now we will be watching them when we get to Auckland in 3 months time. We just stressed about the flights with our 1 year old daughter.
Wow, no way! That’s crazy 😅 hope our videos have been helpful to you!
Unfortunately we don’t have any tips for traveling with a child 😬 although, there were quite a few small kids on our flight from Singapore to NZ! They were all surprisingly good though 😅
Thank you! Your video brings back beautiful memories of our journey to and our time of living there. I actually had to stop the tears. All of the best with your new discoveries in that beautiful country. Looking forward to many more videos.
In which area did you live? It’s absolutely stunning here 🤩
We have been without electricity/internet (due to hurricane Ian) just catching up! Great job filming your travel (longest flight I ever took US-Australia) you guys did great! So excited for your new adventures! I did cry a bit at your farewell to your parents. ~Cara 🥰
Hi Cara! Has electricity and internet been restored? Glad you guys are ok though 🙏
I know…got so emotional as well while editing the bit where we said bye to my parents 🥺
This made me so tearful when you guys were saying goodbye. But off to new adventures!! Cant wait!!!!
It was so emotional saying goodbye 🥺 but so excited for this new adventure 🤗
Good luck with your new journey in NZ, big fan off your videos please let the new videos roll. GOD BLESS.
Thanks so much Jeffrey! New videos rolling 👌
Another great vid. Really
wonderful.
Just came across your TH-cam. Welcome to New Zealand. Glad to see your experiences so far have been great. May you have many more 😀
This is my dream😭To move Overseas. This is soo beautiful to watch
Thanks for your videos on your experiences moving to New Zealand , our daughter have live there for the last 20 years and we visit every year last November we visit again after the borders re open after Covid . looking at you guys breeze through the border and luggage check in make me jealous , we have to wait almost three hour due to the amount of flights arriving that morning .In all the years we have travel there is the first time this happened anyway we had a great time although it was rainier and we got extended ten extra days due to the weather in February . Keep enjoying your stay and good luck .
Glad to hear of your safe arrival 💖
Thanks Racheal!
Beautiful video of the trip and views. Wishing you both all the best!!
Wow guys nice video!!! Brought so many memories back from when I departed with my parents from O.R Tambo in 2016 to move to New Zealand. Hope you guys are enjoying it here!! I miss my family too!😭
I went through what you just did 22 years ago. I love living in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. Welcome to your new home.
I enjoy red wine and I sleep it out when I travel long distance. I wish you guys every sucess going forward in your new life.
Thanks so much Hemanth! Sounds like a great way to travel long distance 🤗🍷
All the best with NZ! I got the feels when you said goodbye at the airport. Totally know that feeling.
Thanks Waldo. Hope you are keeping well 😁
You guys love it i moved alone and migrated to australia in 2018 it us best decision of my life
Aww thanks for sharing this whole experience ❤️ while we have moved across country, moving to another country would be on another level for sure.
We can not wait to see your adventures as you explore your new home. We wish you success in this new chapter of your lives 🥰
Thanks so much for watching guys! Moving is not easy, but moving states, provinces or countries is defs a whole other level 😳 we can’t wait to start sharing our NZ adventures 🤗
Wish you guys all of the best. I totally can’t wait to you guys. ❤😂😅 you guys are truly awesome 👏🏽
A long trip eh? Than you for coming to NZ, we are glad you did.
Great video guys and welcome to NZ🎉
Welcome to Aotearoa! Tjanks for another great video. Wishing you both the very best in NZ! Cheers Deon and Mizé.
Thanks Deon. We will let you know when we come that side and will pop in for a visit😁
Best choice you guys ever made
I'm excited to see how you settle in and experience NZ
Soo cool to watch your vlog. Thank you for your sharing. Yes I can imagine how emotional feeling ti leave your loved one behind, your home land too. I remembered I cried so hard on 22nd November 2007, left my country SOuth Africa, my fav families n friends behind. I had lots of tears. I hope you both find all good to settle in nz. I was on Singapore airline in June to SA for holiday. From wellington, ex South African. 😂
Great video thank you for sharing !
Welcome to NZ! Watching this from a very wet Auckland. This popped up on my recommended videos and it struck a chord as I did the same journey 23 years ago. Best decision we ever made. Enjoy the journey 🙂
Thanks so much Tony! Sounds like you’re really happy here 🤗 Initially it’s a very tough decision though.
It’s been raining on and off here in Whangarei as well 🙈 can’t wait for summer weather 😅
@@BeingBedingfield it doesn't rain all the time, don't worry! Northland has some beautiful beaches and looking at your other videos it looks like you're from Durban so you'll know a good beach when you find it. My personal favourite is Whananaki
@@tonyclifton1278 yes, we’re from Durbs 😊 The beaches we’ve seen so far are amazing!! Can’t wait for better weather to go spend some time on one of them! We’ll have to go check out Whananaki, thanks for the tip 👍
Welcome to NZ guys, brought back memories,travels were via Singapore too with a 2 night stop before heading to Auckland, was most welcome at the time& 24yrs later we are still happy 🙏😊 happy living you 2 all the best 🌺
@@BeingBedingfield This time of year is very rainy in NZ. It won't start to significantly improve till about December. Until then, it will be a mix of mild, wet, cloudy, with the occasional nice day.
And it won't be as warm as Durban, so you might want to be prepared for milder weather. NZ waters are quite chilly, even in the height of summer.
Welcome
Thanks 🤗
We did this trip but it was 15 years ago, spent the first seven years in New Zealand in Whangarei, now residing on the Boerewors Belt, Auckland's North Shore. Welcome, and hoping your emigration is a great success.
No way 😅 did you enjoy your time in Whangarei?
Wait, Boerewors Belt? Haven’t heard about that yet? 😅
@@BeingBedingfield Just the nickname of the north shore in Auckland more than 100,000 Saffas here and heaps of South African shops even a Saffa super market in Botany. Whangarei was great, brother-in-law and family, another sister-in-law and family there. Moved to Auckland for a senior job opportunity 8 years ago.
@@daxskye no way…that’s crazy! Can’t believe there are so many saffas here, and more coming every day.
O ok, Whangarei seems like a great place so far! So happy there are some World Cup matches here 🤗
Hi guys Welcome to New Zealand.... Welcome.
Thanks so much Alexander 🤗 we’re so excited to be here 😁
This is my favorite video of your.
*yours
Glad you chose NZ.
I understand your goodbyes…. Left Pietermaritzburg for Uk and it never gets easier to say goodbye….. good luck on your new adventure….xxx
How long ago did you leave? Hope you’re enjoying the UK though 😁
Welcome guys, hope it's not too sterile here for you
Looking forward to your NZ adventures - our very own 'Cara & Nate' :p
Aw Dipti! That’s the biggest compliment you could give us 😅🥰
And thanks again for the AirLegs 🤗🤗🤗
Welkom in New Zealand. Ons is al meer as 12 jaar hier en het getrek toe ons in ons 50 was. Nooit maklik nie. Hoop julle pas gou aan.
Thank you. I am on the SA side preparing to apply for visas for the family. I enjoyed the little practical pieces of advice e.g. you need to make a deposit and withdrawal on your account before applying for the tax number. All these little things we'll find out along the way. You look so happy. The country look so beautiful. I'm already mentally packing my bags!
Kia ora. Welcome to NZ.
Welcome. We've been in NZ for 3 months.
i am coming. 24 march is my flight. excited for the new life. my entire family has been in nz for 5 years. finally its my time also lol
Wow 🤩 we are coming soon! So I’m learning a lot from the videos 🌹🌹
How exciting!! Where will you be staying?
@@BeingBedingfield not sure for now. I’m coming for interviews but not sure where currently! Which places are the best? Where are you based?
Welcome to NZ. Interesting to see you come halfway around the world to my hometown. If you have any questions just ask.
Welcome to Aotearoa!!
Welcome to New Zealand. You'll be awesome new kiwis :-) I like Whangarei. Only a tiny place but quite a bit to do. Check out the Schafli family's stall at the Saturday markets there. They're from SA too and grow/ sell delicious local pineapples and bananas etc. Go out to Ocean beach by Whangarei Heads. Stunning. Enjoy your new adventures!
Hey Guys. Been following youll around for some time now. Wishing you guys all the best in NZ from a warm GP 🇿🇦. Loving the NZ content and all the tips on emigration . ✌
Hi :) Thanks so much for your comment :) Please send us over some higher temperatures, we're so ready for summer haha
@@BeingBedingfield , Kia Ora🤙... sending some right now. ☀️☀️. Have a beautiful evening there.
That was premo thanks for sharing :)
Such a nice video! Why did you guys chose Whangarei? :)
Great vlog but we wanted to see the view from yr balcony!!!
Hi Guys - did the same as you but in 1986 and have never looked back. Good luck in all you do. From CHCH
Sorry about the Prices , not something we are proud of,best of luck settling in, Whangarei is a really nice part of the country,head north when you can,stunning area.
At least we were prepared for the prices 😅 It’s so beautiful here and can’t wait to start exploring more!
Wishing you all the best on your new adventure. Was very interested to learn about AirLegs-SA particularly as we have a very long flight in our future.
Thanks so much Cheryl! Yeah, Airlegs worked really nicely for me, not so much for Craig with his long legs 😅 just something to keep in mind.
We would love to hear from you when you are ready travel with Airlegs Cheryl :)
@Dom hi Dom 👋 it was soooo long! But also went quick, so weird 😅 and took us about a week to get over the jet lag 😳😂
Welcome to Aotearoa :)
I enjoyed your trip and will further enjoy your new life. I especially look forward about how it is to live there. I was in Norway and still have to edit my videos. See you... 🌴🌴Aloha
Thanks so much! Norway must’ve been amazing 🤩
You went past my street lol...my son's work at that biltong...there's a huge S.A community here so you want be lonely. Just subbed to your channel.
New subscriber here hie guys
i'm moving there on the 3rd of dec !!
i'm flying via doha
🤗🤗so exciting! How are you feeling?
Welcome to NZ. Call in for coffee if you travel north to Matauri Bay. PM for details.
I have enjoyed your video so much.
When are you coming back home to South Africa?
I 'm dreaming of visiting New Zealand too for 2 weeks.
I have been inspired by your traveling experience.
All the best of success there.
Thanks so much for watching :) Not sure when we'll be able to visit SA again, hopefully sometime soon. If you come to NZ, try and come for at least 3 weeks 😊
@@BeingBedingfield okay, I shall aim for 3 weeks as you say 😁
The trick with NZ is not living in Auckland .Great choice going to Whangarei .
Really enjoying the beautiful nature here in Whangarei :)
Hi my name is siraj I am 12 year old and I love your videos and I am going to move to new zealand one day
Hi Siraj, thanks for your comment 🤗 and thank you so much for watching our videos 💕
Thanks so much for this video.
I just ordered our airlegs today after seeing this video (we've got flights booked for 7 Nov but no Visa's yet 😭)
Tell me, the bidvest lounge in JHB, does it have a play lounge for kids? Our daughter is 5 and we arrive in JHB 6 hours before our flight out so would be nice if she can climb and play and burn off some energy before being confined to a plane basically for 2 days of travel thereafter as there isn't much time between the rest of our connections so this will really be her last chance to play before NZ
Wow thats amazing if I may ask immigration agent who did you use
How awesome is it, no load shedding
Won’t lie…we not missing load shedding one bit 😂
There are a few things that you will be shocked about, how clean everything is, the postal system works, and a fully functioning rail system. Saffers that visit me, or are emigrating, always comment on these three things
@@betchaanbetjane7045 yeah, there are quite a few things that are quite amazing! Even how quickly we managed to get tax numbers 😅
When I initially got to the UK yonks ago,landed on the Friday, went to the job centre on Monday, they told me to sign onto the dole, which I didn’t, it’s crazy all the free stuff
Oh by the way South Island is the most beautiful lol! Top of the South Island, Able Tasman is heaven :)
Hi Shantel is there a Florida road in New Zealand
What all paper work is needed for airports? Not sure Where/how do you declare
Welcome to Aotearoa! 🤩🤗🤗👍
Hi There we will be making the long flights very soon. Can you please share a link or details where we can buy airlegs in SA
Wishing you both all the very best with this new chapter in your lives.You are an amazing couple and I really enjoy your videos.🪩👍👍
Thanks Robert. We really appreciate your kind words 😁
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What was the reason for trip to NZ from za?
Your SA accent is not so obvious personally you guys sound kiwi already welcome to Whangarei you will love it here
Hi there, did you need an arrival card when your layover was in Singapore? Was it free of charge or did you have to pay for it?
Hi, we didn’t need anything upon arrival, but always good to double check with the airline 😊
Please tell us how did you immigrate to New Zealand 🇳🇿? Your experience? Thanks
May I ask which travel clinics are approved in KZN
Can you not take a direct flight given both countries are in the Southern Hemisphere? I find it weird you had to go to the Northern Hemisphere then back South? Surely at the very least, there's a flight to Melbourne or Sydney where you could connect and save time?
Hi Henry…we always book the cheapest flights 😅 there is a direct flight from Joburg to Sydney, but at the time, the Singapore flight was significantly cheaper…by far the lowest we could find after searching all available options.
are you going to live in nz
Can you tell me buy above how much only can claim for tax refund
great video guys and full of information. Tell me something, why didn't you take a flight that stops in Sydney, why didn't you take Qantas since it's a little quicker and cheaper than Singapore Airlines, did you guys have specific reasons? I am very curious about your response. Thank you
Hi Naison, Singapore Air was the cheapest flights BY FAR for the dates we were looking at. Flight prices seem to fluctuate daily though, so it depends on the day that you actually make the booking.
@@BeingBedingfield thank you for your response. I got my nz visa and I bought a direct flight ticket to Wellington, only to find out that Qantas will stop in Sydney Australia and now I need a Transit visa to Nz. That is why I asked I thought it was the same case with you.
@@naisonmagonyo8509 Eek, as far as I know, there aren't any direct flights between SA and NZ, there will always be a stop over somewhere along the line. Transit visas are the worst...we needed one a few years ago when we went to Prague through Heathrow, now we always check the requirements before we book tickets hehe
@@BeingBedingfieldI made a mistake. I shld have checked and Qantas didn't tell me that I will need an additional visa. So now I just have to forfeit the ticket and get Emirates that will take me to Dubai, Auckland then Wellington for 35hrs. And I will start the journey tomorrow even. Thank you for your information madam.
@@naisonmagonyo8509 oh no 😭 sorry about that! Hope you have a safe travel day though 🙏
Halllooo! I have been watching your videos over and over for the past few weeks! We have decided to just do it - but yes - no easy task - if you can I would love some guidance - like I said, you have been on my screen on repeat haha. We are doing it ourselves - my hubby has a trade. We applied for his EWRB license and waiting for the feedback on that (festive season) he has applied for so many jobs, I have lost count - some of the Employers reached out and said that as soon as we are in NZ we should let them know - we made it clear in every application that we are sponsoring ourselves - paying for the EWRB, visas, medical and flights. Most companies replied that they do not want to get involved with the visa process - can you maybe explain? Or any suggestion for us because without a job offer, we cannot apply for the visas to come over? Some guidance would be appreciated please! And a big well done for both of you!!!! I will be watching everything again!
Thanks so much Esmerelda! Well done for making your decision, I’m sure it wasn’t easy.
Unfortunately we aren’t able to give advice regarding your job situation. We got very lucky with our offer, it really helped that the employer is South African and knew what the emigration process entailed, they were also very patient with us.
Good luck with the job hunt 🙏🤗 and sorry we can’t be of any more assistance 🙈
In my experience moving overseas sucks. Coming back to SA soon
Ah no, sorry that you’re having a bad experience 😥
Yes I have friends saying the same thing. People think SA will only get worse and the rest of the world better.
@@bootsandall3612 ja everyone thinks the grass is so much greener on the other side until you actually go see it for yourself
Yes please come back. SA is home
Your Actually in Northland
Auckland is such a beautiful city. You will be very happy. The kiwis are the nicest people. ❤