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Glowworms in Motion

Glowworms in Motion

Check out a beautiful time-lapse of New Zealand’s Waitomo Glowworm caves by Youtubers ‘Stoked for Saturday’ from their series ‘Living a Kiwi Life’.

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.37 – Roboshark

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.37 – Roboshark

In this episode the couple had some fun in Queenstown with the Roboshark, a combination of jet ski and submarine that offers plenty of cool underwater views.

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 35 – Flyboard Queenstown

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 35 – Flyboard Queenstown

This time the couple decided for a full on adrenaline rush when they decided to take on the challenge of Flyboarding in Queenstown. It was nothing short of pure….

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 34 – Rakiura Track

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 34 – Rakiura Track

Feeling like they wanted to stretch their legs, the couple took some time out on the Rakiura Track. Combining breathtaking forests and beach scenery they had a great time,…

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.33 – Zorb

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.33 – Zorb

Deciding that they wanted some more fun, the couple, and a few of their friends decided to take on the mighty Zorb when they traveled to Rotorua.

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.32 – Milford Sound

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.32 – Milford Sound

In this exciting episode the couple decided to trek through the beautiful and mysterious Milford Sound.

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.31 – Kayaking Doubtful Sound with Dolphins

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.31 – Kayaking Doubtful Sound with Dolphins

This time the couple decided to take some time out, and some dolphins decided to come along with them. They traveled through Doubtful Sound by kayak, and had an…

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep. 30 – Routeburn Track

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep. 30 – Routeburn Track

Deciding to stretch their legs again the couple decided to embark on another of New Zealand’s Great Walks and took on the Routeburn Track which straddles Mt Aspiring National Park…

Living a Kiwi Life – Tongariro Alpine Crossing – Ep. 29

Living a Kiwi Life – Tongariro Alpine Crossing – Ep. 29

This time the couple took on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and they took their parents with them! After making it to the summit of Mount Ngaurahoe (Mt Doom from Lord…

Living a Kiwi Life – Whanganui River Journey – Ep. 28

Living a Kiwi Life – Whanganui River Journey – Ep. 28

The couple again took some time out to take on another New Zealand ‘great walk’ along the Whanganui River. Dubbed the Whanganui Journey this 3-5 day experience thrusts you into…

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.27 – Elephant Rock

Living A Kiwi Life – Ep.27 – Elephant Rock

This time the couple took some time to go on a trip, and find New Zealand’s only wild elephant. Elephant Rock, as the name suggests, is a monstrous elephant shaped…

Living a Kiwi Life – Summiting Mount Taranaki – Ep. 26

Living a Kiwi Life – Summiting Mount Taranaki – Ep. 26

This time the couple took on Mount Taranaki in New Zealand. It’s a 2,518m dormant volcano that is intimidating enough to look at and even more insane to climb. Their…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.25 – White Island

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.25 – White Island

In this episode the couple took a trip to White Island in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It’s a volcanic island like no other, only accessible by boat (or…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.24 – Tarawera Trail Hot Water Beach

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.24 – Tarawera Trail Hot Water Beach

This time the couple took on the Tarawera Trail which is a beautiful 4-5 hour trail around Hot Water Beach just outside of Rotorua. While the walk was a…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.22 – Rere Rockslide – Epic Waterfall Slip and Slide

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.22 – Rere Rockslide – Epic Waterfall Slip and Slide

In this episode the couple took on the Rere Rockslide, the worlds most amazing and unbelieveable natural slip and slide! With a coating of moss over a 60 meter…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 21 – Lake Waikaremoana

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 21 – Lake Waikaremoana

After some much needed sun and surf the couple decided to take a hike along the mountain ridge and shoreline of Lake Waikaremoana, another one of New Zealand’s most…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 20 – Surfing Raglan Road Trip

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 20 – Surfing Raglan Road Trip

This time the couple decided to trade mountaineering for surfing and took off to the sun and shine of Manu Bay, Whale Bay, Indicators and Ngarunui Beach in Raglan,…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 19 – Tongariro Northern Circuit

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 19 – Tongariro Northern Circuit

This time the couple journeyed into Mordor itself on New Zealand’s Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk! This track takes you up an active volcano and through the lava flows…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 18 – Milford Track

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 18 – Milford Track

Deciding to take on another great New Zealand walk the couple decided to try the famed Milford Track in Milford Sound! With a healthy mix of rain, snow and occasional…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 14 – Fox Glacier

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 14 – Fox Glacier

In this episode the couple took on a full day hike through Fox Glacier where they explored crevices and ice tunnels. They relied heavily on their crampons to…

Mount Fyffe – Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 13

Mount Fyffe – Living a Kiwi Life – Ep. 13

In this episode, the couple hike up the side of Mount Fyffe, just outside Kaikoura, New Zealand. It was a bit of a tramp up the side of the…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 12: Ngarua Caves, Labyrinth Rocks & Castle Hill

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 12: Ngarua Caves, Labyrinth Rocks & Castle Hill

In this episode, the couple explore the beautiful geological formations of the Ngarua Caves, Labyrinth Rocks and Castle Hill. The Ngarua Caves and Labyrinth Rocks are near Takaka and…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 11: Abel Tasman Coast Track, Great Walk (1 of 9)

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 11: Abel Tasman Coast Track, Great Walk (1 of 9)

In this episode, the couple try out the first of 9 New Zealand Great Walks. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a coastal walkway along beautiful beaches and through…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 10: Meads Wall, Ohinetonga & Cook Straight Ferry

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 10: Meads Wall, Ohinetonga & Cook Straight Ferry

In this episode, the couple have quick run through Huka Falls, Meads Wall on Mount Ruapehu and the Ohinetonga Track on their way to Wellington to catch the Cook Straight…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 9: Skyline Luge

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 9: Skyline Luge

In this episode, the couple race down the Skyline Luge track in Rotorua and Queenstown. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos about a Canadian couple…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 8: Rotorua Hot Pools, Mud Pools and Thermal Activity

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 8: Rotorua Hot Pools, Mud Pools and Thermal Activity

In this episode, the couple visit the thermal activity around Rotorua, New Zealand including The Living Thermal Village, the Wiaotapu mud pools and the Waikite Valley Thermal Hot Pools. ….

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 7: Hobbiton Movie Set, The Shire, Middle Earth

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 7: Hobbiton Movie Set, The Shire, Middle Earth

In this episode, the couple visit the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, just outside of Matamata, North Island, New Zealand. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube videos…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 6: Black Water Rafting, Kiwi Birds & Ruakuri Scenic Reserve

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 6: Black Water Rafting, Kiwi Birds & Ruakuri Scenic Reserve

In this episode, the couple go Black Water Rafting, explore the Kiwi Bird Sanctuary and Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Loop Walk. Living a Kiwi Life is a series of youtube…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 5: Karangahake Gorge

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 5: Karangahake Gorge

In this episode, the couple explore the abandon gold mining tunnels of the “Windows Walk” in the Karangahake Gorge, North Island, New Zealand. Living a Kiwi Life is a…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 4: Departure, Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 4: Departure, Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove

In this episode, the couple depart Canada and land in Auckland where they buy a car and head east to Coromandel Peninsula to see Hot Water Beach and Cathedral…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 3: Moving to New Zealand Backstory

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 3: Moving to New Zealand Backstory

In this episode, explores the couple’s journey leading up to the departure from Canada, including getting visas, selling their house, telling their friends and quitting their jobs. Living a…

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 1: Introduction

Living a Kiwi Life – Episode 1: Introduction

Take a look at a Canadian couple who decide to quit their jobs and leave everything to move to New Zealand, a place where they have never gone before;…