Rotorua BEST NEW Experience! | Reveal New Zealand Ep.07
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- Reveal New Zealand Ep.07 - A few of the best things to do in Rotorua featuring Polynesian Spa and Redwoods Treewalk. This New Zealand adventure continues in Rotorua as we...⬇ More Below ✈ Our 220 page guide on how to generate income online and travel non-stop (when we can again) geni.us/9VHNx
Narrowing down the best things to do in Rotorua is tricky, there's just so much going on, more so than a lot of other tourist spots in New Zealand. So in this vlog we're mixing up the old with the new and heading to the iconic Polynesian Spa and out to Redwoods Rotorua to take walk in the forest on the treetop walk.
This New Zealand road trip has definitely turned into more of a tick off all the cool things to do kind of situation, but with so much going on in Rotorua it ended up being our temporary home for longer than we anticipated! The road trip continues tomorrow though as we head out of town and start heading south for more adventures.
For today though, it's not every day you get to take a tree top walk, so when we heard about Redwoods forest and the walk 20 metres up in the air it was an eaaasy yes! Check out Redwoods tree walk here - geni.us/treewalk
Polynesian Spa and Rotorua go hand-in-hand, you can't have one without the other. We've been going here for years on every family vacation, it's easy to understand why it's so popular and they seem to have something for everyone as well. Check out Polynesian Spa here - geni.us/polynesianspa
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Awesome video of our town, glad yous enjoyed yourselves here, nxt time visit the Waitangi 2 hotpools at Rotoma. Turn of at Manawahe Rd, you will see the Rotoma School it's just down the road from there. This is a natural pool with actual dirt on bottom and has about 26 minerals in it, it is quite big too, but great for relaxing. Stay safe.
@@hayleykameta4828 Oh that sounds awesome, thanks for the tip!
Been to these places...u will find so many vlogs or videos on the same topic...however...its u guys simple sweet charming nature and smile that makes this channel special...
Very amazing place in New Zealand! Hello from the David and Mercy Whipple channel out of Texas, USA!
I agree.Hot pools and rain.A match made in heaven.
So true!
Another awesome vlog. I could smell the rain and nature !!!!
Love the drone scenes. Reminds us of the California redwoods. So beautiful. You two must do a USA camper series one day. Amazing how they constructed everything while protethe trees. Honestly this NZ series is every bit as good as any of your world travels. Funny, the forest environment reminds me of the Ewok forests in "Return of the Jed"i:)
Lovely ending with the natural hot spa.
Thanks again for another NZ adventure, James and Kim
The hot pools are at Lake Rotoiti, North Island, that's my home our there in the country, but only 20 minutes drive to Rotorua.
I thought the same thing!
Isn't the construction impressive! Aw that makes us so happy to hear how much you're enjoying the NZ videos!
OMG! THAT TREE WALK! 😍😍😍
The rain, the trees, the undergrowth....what an incredible atmosphere and smell must have surrounded you...I can smell it all the way over here in Canada 😉
Good morning from Perth Australia
Hi guys love the video my sister in-law and my brother said when they have there wedding they want to take us to the redtree top walk must say it sounded so peaceful and wow the views amazing.
Must say NZ is so beautiful
Aw thank you, that sounds awesome. Sending love to WA!
Hi guys, we just wanted to reach out and let you both know how much we love your videos. As a family, we love to sit down and watch your adventures and can't wait for the next episode.
Hey guys! Thanks so much for taking the time to reach out, means the world to us 😁 Just uploaded the next video, we hope you enjoy it!
That look on Dane’s face when they started the tree walk had me wondering if he was going to sneak in at night so he could run around :)
Haha wouldn't put it past him!
Man, I'm going to those trees, hopefully the night version. That really brought back my memory of driving THROUGH the Chandelier Redwood Tree in Northern California; on my 1987 One Lap of America visit. 10,000 MILES, in just over a month, buying a car for $400 on the day I arrived in LA; took in 2 NHRA National Drags, and 1 NASCAR race on the way !!
Damn what an epic adventure!! The night version is super cool, definitely check it out
I love Dane’s laughter. So childish 😊
Haha we're just big kids at heart!
In love with this unique experience. I bet the night time treetop walks would be like spaceshipping at a futuristic forest
So much spas, you guys must be so relaxed. It must be amazing for your back, Daneger. 😅😅
Just seeing those spa clips I feel so zen 🥰🥰
🤣 2020 is definitely the year of spas for us!
That spa looks like it was amazing!
Lovely, we have the same tree top walks in North Vancouver, at Capilao Suspension Bridge Tourist site.
Love that place,and Vancouver,the whole of B.C actually.
We did the Capilao bridge by night with all the Christmas lights. It started to SNOW ❄️ it was magical! Had no idea at the time it would be our last big trip. COVID ended our 2020 plans to Tokyo & Turkey 😢
Awesome episode, I can't wait to see more. Almost a mirror of my trip. Sore back, big motor home and awesome partner.
Love your episodes ❤ Amazing! Missing NZ family and friends..can't wait to get back some day . Look forward to your next videos
Splendid! I love forests. And then this spa. Amazing! Love NZ 🥰
Perfect combo huh!
wow that looks magical
I really liked this video
your videos are getting better and better 👍
omg those trees😍 awesome videoo guys! can't wait when the next video comes online😍
Arent they amazing! Just posted the next video :)
Seriously relaxed chilled vibe to this episode. I liked it. Thank you
The redwoods! 🥰🌲 (closest emoji I could get haha!) they’re beautiful, I would give anything to go there to experience that and I think they’d be kicking me out of the place because I’d be there all day, it’s magical 🥰 also I found Stacey hilarious hiding behind the trees 😂😂😂
Haha close enough! It's sooo magical, you'd love it ❤️ I really didn't think Dane would put that in the vlog 😂
I had no idea there were sequoias in New Zealand. I've been to the Redwood forest in California, and the tallest tree their is named Hyperion 115.5 meters. Looks like the fun continues, already looking for to the next video! Safe travels.
Wow that's crazy! Such impressive trees 😍 Just posted the next video!
They were bought from California because it grows better in nz
Brings back great memories of when we did the Tree top walk at the Valley of the Giants near Denmark, W.A. last year. Very similar....except for the rain!
Lucky you didn't have rain, it sounds awesome
Definitely want to do this!! So beautiful and it looks like so much fun! I think I would have to do both during the day and then come back to see the nightwalk lights. Cold, rainy, winter days are apparently the days to do stuff to get places more to yourself!
Apparently the night walk is incredible, we'll definitely have to go back! That's so true 😁
Wow, what a great tree walk. We missed it. How long ago were those redwoods planted ? OMG, Al was in so much pain driving around Rotorua in our rented Honda Accord back in '99 Same back issues as Dane which have now cleared up after several spinal block injections and a miracle brace from the surgeon's office which provides relief as needed. Wishing Dane all the best for his recovery. Thanks for the smiles gang ! Love you both. Loni & Al
We're not actually sure when they were planted (must be a while ago considering how big they are now!) Glad to hear Al is doing better now, let's hope it's the same for Dane.Thanks guys, will pass on your well wishes 😁
I love it that you like it all in the rain, I get so fed up with everyone keep moaning about rain, we need rain.
We definitely need rain, no complaints from us!
My sister and I were on uni break last yr and Living Van Life! We wanted to visit the thermal pools but couldn't afford it!! Instead we went to 4-square, bought some hot chocolate packets, made them up and sat in the cold lake near the hotpools !! Love your video xx
Haha that's crazy funny 😂
This place looks like my definition of paradise ❤️ and that spa! 🥰 The choice of music at the start when you guys were walking through the trees was just perfect. 🙌 If you you guys ever make it to Costa Rica (when the world finally re-opens again), there's a place called Monteverde, up in the cloud forested mountains that has treetop walks with suspension bridges like what you visited in this video. But it comes with the added bonus of some pretty extreme zip lining both through the forest and some lines are high above the canopy. Similar to Rotorua, they also had really clever ways of protecting the trees. This NZ series so far is amazing guys 👍❤️
It is paradise! Dane's actually been to Costa Rica but we'd looooove to go together someday. Monteverde sounds right up our alley, thanks for the tip!
The video and photography from this segment of the trip is some of the best that I have seen in a long time. Every bit of it! Pardon me for being so bold but the slow-mo video footage at the Polynesian Spa was just sexy...but in a very nice way. And, I think you intended it that way. Lovely trip with a special couple. Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks Jim! That slo mo sequence was a lot of fun to film, something a little different for sure!
Honestly, you two should win the award for being the cutest most adorable couple on TH-cam. Loved the tree top walk!
Haha stopppp it! You're too kind 😋
I'm moving to nz next year so I'm binge watching every video of yours!!!!!!! Thank you!
I was literally in the middle of watching your Taiwan vlogs when the notification came in! This place looks so beautiful. And the rain gave it a more mystical feeling. The canopy tree walk reminded me of Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver, Canada. You guys are killing me with these hot pools. I'm getting relaxed just watching you guys in there! Another brilliant vlog. Looking forward to the next one! For now, back to D&S in Taiwan.......
Oh we loved Taiwan, wish we had more time there. Totally agree that the rain made it feel mystical. Crazy how many people have mentioned the similar bridge in Vancouver, were gonna have to check that out!
Wauw thats alovley tree top walk 🥰. Succes with empty the “” tanks “” 😜😂.
Watching your videos is soooo calming
That spa day looks about as perfect as it comes!! Also, how did you not jump on the suspension bridges 😂 I know I wouldn’t have been able to resist 😂😂
Haha I think Dane struggled not to but I kept telling him off 😂
So far, so GREAT! Wonderful series. N Z tourism dept. should use your series! Thanks.
Thanks David! What a nice compliment 😁
Love your content!! My bf and I are moving from North Isl. to the South Isl. next month and road tripping around on the way down. Tour videos are such a fun way to find fun things to do! 🤩
So happy to help! Hope the move goes well
Thanks for another wonderful video guys! I love seeing your adventures and all the little tidbits of information you give. The forest especially made me wish I was back there again....Much love from the Netherlands!
Thanks for watching 😁 Sending love to the Netherlands!
Another great vlog! The view from your geothermal pool looked beautiful in an eery way!
The steam definitely made it feel a bit mystical!
Very nice one!
Greetings from Poland !!!! NZ is my goal for "after covid" holiday ;)
Dziękuję! We loved Poland, such a cool spot. HOpe you can get to NZ soon
I've just binged watched your last 3 uploads :) This trip is really turning into something special, even by your standards. Real kudos to you for facing up to the whole pandemic scenario in terms of limitations to international travel and making a series of this content and quality! It's why you have always been my favourite travel vloggers :)
Aw thanks Rex! Love that you're still on the journey with us 😁 It has honestly turned out to be one of our most memorable trips, who would've thought!
Love you guys♥️♥️
I just love the way you guys travel! Great food, activities you can do with sneakers and a cute hat ;) and....coffee..always coffee. Can't wait for travels to open up again and visit NZ
All the essentials, good shoes, coffee and a cute hat of course! 😂
Looked like another incredible day spent on your roadtrip! Tall trees like that are definitely beautiful. I had the pleasure of seeing some like that in Muir Woods in California. Great place.
It sounds like we're going to have to visit California sometime!
Awesome content xx
We did the night walk, it was so cool! They light up all the trees and it's so beautiful!!!! 😍
That sounds so awesome!
@@ThisBlondeLife it is 😍 we had the whole place to ourselves, in fact near the end we started to freak ourselves out ha ha!
The night walk looks SO cool!
I was searching for mountain bike vids in Rotorua but this video is amazing! I’m subscribing
Aw thanks James! Welcome to the adventure 😁
Awesome very nice
New Zealand has long been in our bucket list, and because of your epic journey we are even more excited to visit soon after this pandemic eases and borders open. My big question is: where did you guys do your laundry on this trip?!
LOVING your films. You’re following our 2019 trip in a Maui River motorhome. Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks Paula! Just posted a new one :)
Good to see you spent time in the Poly pools too.
Such a cool spot!
This video was beautiful 😘
Keep up the awesome work love from 🇮🇪💚🍀😘
Thank you ❤️
These are Great, I was supposed to come in october, now i get to sorta see it at least, tide me over until everything opens again!!
Sorry to hear your October trip was cancelled, but it will be worth the wait 😁
lol this my town
Majic! ♥♥♥
Wow those trees. The forest; the rain; serenity now. We visited a hot spring here in Canada in February, the hardest part was driving hundreds of km after while staying awake.-Shawna🍁
Serene is the perfect word to sum it up! That sounds awesome, glad you managed to stay awake 🙊
The Redwoods have changed so much since growing up near there,great concept.
I bet! They're incredible!
I agree but they’re even better now!
Loved the music the the van as you got out. I was also thinking about California’s trees too. So beautiful. Not sure if they have anything like you experienced though. Just beautiful!
We love a good roadtrip playlist!
The Redwood Treewalk looks great. It's fairly new because last time I visited in May 2008, it wasn't set up yet. My itinerary was similar to you guys. I visited the spa after and it was also a rainy day. I reckon the mood of the spa on a rainy day is definitely superb.
Totally agree, something special about it in the rain!
Those trees reminds me of the west coast in Canada!
It reminds me of sequoia
@@daydreamerwanderer I've never been down there, but the photos look very similar.
A lot of people have said that! Looks like we need to visit Canada someday!
In normal years there are a lot of New Zealanders here visiting, so you definitely need to put it on your list. I think half our ski hills would be short of workers if the ski bums from there didn't come here to work. 😄
Have to ask....how in the world you both stay in amazing shape.
Abs are made in the kitchen.... yet somehow your guys' abs are made of beer, pizza, tacos and chips...lol
Hahaha great call! My abs are definitely made of beer and pizza. Danes on the other hand are also made in the gym - He's just all about the 80/20 balance, he works hard in the gym and eats well the majority of the time and then when we film and have fun we don't hold back.
I did the day walk and it was so beautiful. My next trip I'm taking my family and will definitely do the night walk 😊😊
We hear amazing things about the night walk! Hope you enjoy it 😁
Hi, I love your video so much! My husband and I are going to Redwood Treewalk this weekend. Hope we have the same wonderful experience there. I also recommend Hell's Gate mud spa to you that is the only Geothermal Mud Spa in NZ. I think it's better than Polynesian Spa cause it's less crowded. I will keep following you guys. Thank you.
That's so exciting, we hope you have the best time at the Redwood Treewalk this weekend 😁
@@DanegerAndStacey Thank you guys
Hope you get/got to Hanmer Springs pools. I actually prefer them to Rotorua, but then I am a Mainlander. Was once in the pools in Hanmer with it snowing. Something I will never forget.
That's interesting! We didn't have time to get to Hamner this trip but it's definitely on the list for our next trip 😁 Sounds like an awesome experience in the snow!
Stacey is so sweet... I'm apparently afraid of everything :) Lovely couple :)
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This walk is free for locals!!!
That's so cool to hear, we love that!
Love your vibe and your videos, especially while you’re travelling around NZ showcasing what we have to offer. A tip in future, could you please try and pronounce maori place names correctly? I have cringed in each NZ vlog hearing our place names mispronounced. Rotorua and Taupo were two examples in this vlog. Anywhoooo, thanks for the travel content when we all need a bit of escapism!
Thanks for the feedback... Glad to hear you enjoyed the video despite us not being perfect with our pronunciation.
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And then people say Stacey posing too much? Huh, they should see this video, how much Dan love to pose too! ;)
First time we've heard that 😂
@@DanegerAndStacey well people say, there is always a first time ;)
The reason Canadian red tree is in nz because the soil is better n moist they shipped them over there.
Sounds legit!
Where’s the Hangi dinner?
Oh yumm!! We heard there was a drive through Hangi during lockdown, such a good idea!
man polynesian spa prior to covid maybe you wouldn't have had the same experience.
It was nice and quiet to begin with!
Bro.. would be mean if you could try a bit more to correctly pronounce the Māori names of all the towns you visit. Been watching a bunch of vids because they are cool, but sometimes my ears shrivel up and die, then I have to have a tangi for them. Choice vids tho, keep it up.
Bro... savage 😂 We've spent 30+ years saying things a certain way so old habits slip through sometimes. We've made a massive effort in our newer voiceovers because we can't go back and change the footage we've already filmed.
@@DanegerAndStacey Shot bro, take care.
Fuel in plane please
Those trees are our OXYGEN and our lives , I'm not a greeny but gee they are impressive.........👍up NZ......
So impressive!
Stacey - your arm is still bruised?
This was only a few days after!