NEUSEELAND #Nordinsel

1 country, 2 islands, 26 days, 3,845 kilometers, and 1,000,000 unforgettable moments!

On the North Island, we explored Wellington and stayed at an organic farm. We were warmly welcomed and given a farm tour, including sheep sorting.

With Claudius and Daniel, we did one of the most famous hikes in New Zealand - Tongariro Crossing. We woke up at 5:00 AM and started the hike at the endpoint. This allowed us to avoid the crowds and enjoy the 6-hour hike on our own. In the evening, we had delicious spaghetti and defeated 'the game'.

In Taupo, we took a little detour to the Huka Falls and bathed in a hot river. Since there are several active volcanoes in the region, there are many hot springs and always a pleasant scent in the air ;-).

When in New Zealand, a visit to Hobbiton is a must, so we spent a lovely afternoon in the Shire.

In Whangarei, we visited an acquaintance of Melina's, relaxed a bit, and climbed into caves to see fireflies.

To conclude our New Zealand tour, we explored the capital city of Auckland. It's hard to believe that we're already leaving New Zealand and embarking on the next adventure.