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Tomorrow we will actually be getting on the plane and heading back to Germany. So until my next trip, this is the last entry for now. Time to review the past 4 months. Of...

Hello my dear ones, a few days ago we went to the Waipoua Forest so that I could finally admire Tane Mahuta. After wondering why we had to go through a 'cleaning facility' and...

We promised to go back to the Abbey Caves yesterday and Paddy had to do his favorite activity again - cave climbing :D This time, without any incidents. We had enough light,...

Yes - we have been busy the last few days and have been on the move a lot. Since it is sooo summery here now, Kyra and I are of the opinion that we should work on our...

This week we took the ferry back to the North Island. Before that, we stayed in Nelson for three days (with a quick stop at Nugget Point) as we thought we could get the car...

We actually didn't have Hokitika in mind until Kyra came up with the idea of searching for Greenstone herself. In New Zealand, there are several places that are perfect for this...

yes - we have dug out the summer clothes :)

Grüße aus Hokitika

After managing to trap my finger in the car door at Milford Sound (...I'll spare you the pictures....) we set off for Queenstown. So Paddy was spared the daily discussion of who...

We planned to hike the Milford Sound (Abel Tasman 2.0), unfortunately the crossing was not possible due to weather conditions. However, we couldn't resist driving along the...

People - spring is coming. In fact, we had almost 4 whole days of sunshine! I just wonder....why the hell are the nights still so damn cold??? :D Today we left the Catlins and...

As we are currently only sneaking WLAN at the MC - I'll do it quickly. Dunedin was magical. Summary: Beautiful city, Farmers Market, Tunnel Beach....the STEEPEST STREET IN THE...

...to honor the 185 victims of the earthquake on 22.02.2011, I can probably best describe the city of Christchurch. A city that still hasn't settled down even after the smaller...

So we went back to the deepest Pampa after Kaikoura. I never thought I would love not having cell phone reception sooooooooo much. Actually, we cracked the 20° mark and made it...

We did it like the seals & enjoyed three relaxed days in Kaikoura. Tomorrow we're going to the bays of Banks Peninsula and then we want to stay in Christchurch for a few...

After three days of continuous rain, we decided to switch from the west coast to the east coast. SURPRISINGLY, it rained yesterday when we arrived.....ta-dahhhhh -_- The car...

.....or as Kyra and I lovingly named our last track: 'Paddy's Torture Program' for us.... So 5 days ago we packed our backpacks (15 kg each), packed our gas stove, tucked the...

Actually, we only stopped in Nelson because after the ferry crossing to the South Island, we didn't know exactly where to stop before the Abel Tasman Track. And.......as it...

We are heading to Wellington to FINALLY pick up our 3rd travel mate from the airport. For me, it's a piece of home - for Paddy, it's an additional lively, hyperactive person :D...

We actually came to Taupo to finally do the Tongariro Crossing. After two days, when the path was finally open, we thought we could start. THIS TIME (we learn from our...

Today - Birthday trip :) Tomorrow we will dare to go to Taupo and hope that the weather is good to finally climb Mount Doom!!!

....here's an addition from Coromandel :) We are currently in Rotorua and it is actually so cold that yesterday I dug out my winter hat and gloves. In preparation for the South...

...for me the most beautiful place we've been so far. Incredible landscape...breathtaking. Tomorrow we will explore the area further and then head towards Taupo. Greetings to...

.....we are soooo in love with the area!!!

.....well, we did both ^^ Yesterday, on my insistence, we drove to Abbey Caves. Paddy was still not entirely thrilled about crawling through narrow caves just to see some...

jaaaaa we are alive :)

Yesterday - great weather (not....) ......we didn't let that stop us and went to the Giant Sand Dunes. Mega.....(is probably one of my new favorite words). Indescribable when...

So yesterday we went up north from Auckland. On the way, I realize that we will actually have the opportunity to check off the first item on our list. Off to Tane Mahuta to...

I think the pictures speak for themselves today. We can't walk anymore but we are overjoyed!!! The detour to Waiheke was so worth it. I felt like I was in a different world all...