BeyAir Neuseeland

The last day and the journey home

Cape Reinga in the early morning and the drive south to Uretiti Beach

I'm already awake at 6 o'clock. I haven't had 8 hours of sleep in a long time. But I still feel a bit under the weather. Around 10 o'clock, I change the location and start...

After yesterday's kiwi spotting, I'm still a bit tired in the morning. I've been feeling a bit under the weather for 2 to 3 days again, it's definitely a "homecoming allergy"...

The day starts beautifully. I sit in the back opening and eat my fruit salad made from fresh blueberries, strawberries, and kiwis. Luckily, there is a light breeze, otherwise...

After a morning swim in the sea, let's get started. Today there are two road trips planned. I've done and seen everything I wanted and even more. But I'm still interested in the...

Around 3 o'clock in the morning, there was a knock on the VW bus door. It was my wake-up call! Today we are heading to the summit, and two Swiss women have the same goal and are...

I wake up around 8 o'clock. Some campers next to me are already gone or out hiking. It was chilly up here overnight, had to put on the warm fleece jacket. That was the last time...

Bin um 7:30 Uhr an der Fähre zum Check-in. Auf dem Hinweg von der Nord- auf die Südinsel bin ich mit bluebridge gefahren. Jetzt mit interislander, weil es diesmal hier einen...

It gets warm very early in the morning at Marfells Beach. A hot day is announced. The plan is to drive further south and visit some more beaches. But I don't get far because...

On my To Do List is a fantastically secluded beach on the east coast that is supposedly inaccessible due to the Kaikoura earthquake. Anyone who knows me knows what that means....

Today is another chill out day. I drive half an hour from Collingwood towards Farewell Spit, where there is a freedom camping spot. Right by the shore is a rest area for birds....

Already on my way and meeting up with the owner of Farewell Spit Tours. Farewell Spit is the longest sandbar in the world and a true nature reserve. You can only get there with...

In the morning I wake up at Lewis Pass with sunshine and the babble of the stream that flows right behind the VW bus. After a hearty breakfast in the sun, we continue down the...

Das vorbereitete Frühstück fällt aus, weil ich den Wecker zweimal wegdrücke und dann schon los muss. Die Abfahrt zur Walbeobachtung liegt zum Glück nur fünf Minuten ums Eck....

Sleep in and hang laundry out to dry, because yesterday evening was laundry day. Around noon, I walk to the I-site and get a map of the peninsula. I want to do the Kaikoura...

High valley at Arthur's Pass

Had a lovely breakfast on the bench in the sun in the morning. Then went to the Warehouse. Bought new oil for the VW bus and looked for discounted CDs, but unfortunately there...

I set off at 10 o'clock in the morning and the day doesn't start off quite optimally. The noise in the clutch area becomes noticeably louder and being familiar with VW buses, I...

Get up at just after 3am and start walking at 4am. I won't make it to the summit of Roys Peak before sunrise at 5:55am. But that's okay. I have plenty of gear with me, 3 liters...

Directly drove back from Auckland to Wanaka via Tekapo. The route passes by the Oamara Clay Cliffs and the Lindis Pass and is beautiful. Arrive in the afternoon and go for an...

Today I am invited to a party in Auckland. Luckily, I was able to sleep in because the mountain tour was canceled. Yesterday was beautiful but very long. And you also have to...

Wake up very early and drive to Lake Tekapo Airport. The check-in only takes a minute, but it's organized just like a major airport. The pilot personally provides safety...

Go to Timaru in the morning to pick up the new camera. Luckily, there is also my favorite supermarket Pak'n'save, where I can redeem the discount coupon for diesel. Already...

Heute recherchiere ich, wo ich eine ähnliche Kamera herbekomme. Bestelle diese per click & collect zum Abholen für morgen. Hatte sie mir auch innerhalb 24 Stunden schicken...

Sleep in and plan the next few days. Then do some cleaning up, but what's more important: fix the left side mirror of the VW Bus. It almost fell off yesterday. The mirrors are...

After not feeling like going to see the Moeraki Boulders on the beach last night, I have to be at the beach early this morning before the Chinese buses arrive. The Moeraki...

Going to leave after breakfast to Tunnel Beach. Need some exercise today! Tunnel Beach is a steep descent and ascent along the cliffs. 2 hours of morning exercise. The beach can...

Feeling a bit under the weather and had a bad night's sleep. Experiencing the overflow of impressions that so many have described. First stop is the gas station, fill up the...

After arriving yesterday ahead of schedule to my southernmost point on my birthday and the penguin experience being an incredibly amazing birthday gift, I can take it easy...