We Explored New Zealand's Glacier Country | Blue Pools, Thunder Falls & More

In this episode, we tackle the legendary Haast Pass drive through Mount Aspiring National Park. This stretch of the South Island New Zealand road trip is packed with stunning stops, starting with the crystal-clear Blue Pools and the powerful Thunder Creek Falls. We eventually hit the coast at Haast Beach before heading north into Glacier Country. We explore both Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier, take the famous reflection walk at Lake Matheson, and even head into the forest at night to find glow worms! If you are planning a New Zealand campervan adventure, this guide covers the best scenic stops and hikes along the West Coast. Helpful Links: Book Our Motorhome: https://www.wilderness.co.nz/?utm_cam... Our NZ Travel Guide: https://www.rexby.com/jayxnina/new-zealand NZ Vanlife App: https://campermate.com/en/app/poi NZ Visa App: https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/ DOC Campsite Reservations: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/stay-at-a-campsite/booking-and-paying/ NZ Activities: Glacier Heli Landing: https://gyg.me/TZTJ3yzE Milford Sound Tour (boat only): https://gyg.me/RYWBFBRz Milford Sound Tour (w/ queenstown shuttle): https://gyg.me/HKDjMs0e Shotover Jetboat: https://gyg.me/NjyJ6tPD Shark Jet: https://gyg.me/SBteZAsW World’s First Bungy: https://gyg.me/36z079uM Arrowtown Wine Tour: https://gyg.me/ss95BxH7 🎥Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrNVTTzWo4O6JgSeVGYBvtA?sub_confirmation=1 We are Jay and Nina! Born and raised in Southern California, we are a husband & wife who love all things travel and outdoor adventure. We spent our first year of marriage living in a self-converted van on a road trip around the United States. Now, we call Jackson Hole, Wyoming our home base as we spend our winters skiing and our summers exploring the world both locally and globally. Business Inquiries: [email protected] We include these time stamps so you can skip around our videos and only watch what you care about! 0:00 South Island NZ West Coast Road Trip (Intro) 1:00 Blue Pools Hike & Bridge Jumping (Mount Aspiring National Park) 10:49 Thunder Creek Falls: The Best Waterfall on Haast Pass 12:38 Haast Beach Camping & The Wild Tasman Sea 14:15 Arriving at Fox Glacier (Glacier Country) 15:06 Lake Matheson Walk: The Famous Mirror Reflection 17:54 Exploring Franz Josef Glacier Village 19:36 Canavans Knob Walk for a West Coast Sunset 20:34 Glow Worms at Night: Terrace Walk Experience 22:36 Franz Josef Glacier View & Forest Walk 24:00 Is the West Coast the Best Part of NZ? (Final Thoughts) 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayxnina/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayxnina 🗺️WEBSITE: https://www.jayxnina.com/ 🧳OUTFITS: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/jayxnina ✈️TRAVEL ESSENTIALS & GEAR: https://app.rockporch.com/Profile/jayxnina 🎶MUSIC: Epidemic Sound. Use our link for a 30-day FREE trial. https://share.epidemicsound.com/jbfx3c 🎥OUR CAMERA GEAR: https://amzn.to/41BU970 #NewZealand #TravelVlog #HaastPass #FranzJosef #FoxGlacier #LakeMatheson #SouthIslandNZ #VanLife #GlowWorms #MountAspiring As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.