In 100 Teller um die Welt

A last waterfall in Rotorura Shortly after Rotorura there is another beautiful whitewater river with a waterfall. I haven't seen one in so long ;-) Okere Falls...

After fleeing from Waihi, I arrived in Tauranga around 8pm and immediately headed towards the city center to find a restaurant. The place reminds me a bit of Timmendorf, I don't...

After spending half the day at the hot springs and then racing down the mountain with the toboggan slide in the late afternoon, I was in the mood for something hearty....

I actually had the best lamb in New Zealand in Rotorua (in hindsight). However, as it turned out later, this style of preparation is very popular, even in Australia!...

Mein nächstes Ziel war Rotorura (https://goo.gl/maps/qkzQrMXfX1N2), das Touristen Highlight der Nordinsel, wenn nicht sogar ganz Neuseelands! Je nach dem, wem man fragt....

After all the wine tastings today, I needed something hearty and filling for dinner. Since I was just returning from a trip to Kidnapper Bay and had to pass through Havelock...

From the South Island to the Marlborough Sound, I had eaten the famous green mussels in Havelock. Here in Havelock (North), fish dishes are not common, even though it is by the...

My longest drive in one go in New Zealand. From Greytown, I continued heading north towards Napier and Hastings. The route itself is not very exciting. There are mainly fields...

from Wellington, we went to Martinborough (a wine region) and then Greytown. Since everything in and around Martinborough was fully booked due to the weekend and party tourists,...

After 2 days in Wellington, we continued on Saturday towards Matrinborough and Greytown. A very varied and winding road with lots of ups and downs. I started at around 16...

On the 2nd evening in Wellington, I decided to rely on TripAdvisor and chose number 2. This was because I had parked my car just around the corner in a residential area and...

Wellington is actually bigger than all previous cities in New Zealand. It is also the capital. Unfortunately, the accommodation was not the best! I should have spent more time...

The last evening on the South Island - tomorrow I will be traveling on the North Island. From Picton, you can take a ferry journey of about 3 hours to Wellington on the North...

The green-lipped mussels from Havelock are famous. At least that's what all the locals say when asked for a restaurant recommendation. They come from Havelock, a coastal town...

It was a beautiful sunny day and I came up with the idea to explore the wineries by bike. What fun it was! :-) So I grabbed the pink ladies bike with the basket on the front and...

After thoroughly testing Nelson, its surroundings, and above all the wineries for 5 days, it was time to move on to Blenheim or rather to the Marlborough wine region. I was able...

After I found out that it is only an hour's drive from Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park, I decided to stay in Nelson. This was also because there were no...

Fellworth House Somehow I got stuck on this hotel while browsing on Booking.com. The description "... for Solo Travellers" made me curious. So I checked out the details....

From Westport, we followed the Buller River along to Murchinson towards Nelson. A beautiful road, with the Buller River mostly on the left side, many switchbacks and constant...

Squid & Chorizo After a hiking day in Abel Tasman National Park (report coming soon), I decided to visit the wineries in the hills this time. Moutere Hills Vinyard also...

From Westport, you can take a day trip to Karamea and Kahurangi National Park, the northwestern edge of the South Island. Day trip to Heaphy Track It is about 100 km and...

Seabass with baby spinach salad, beans, and pickled fennel Finally arrived in the Nelson wine region. :-) In perfect weather, 26 degrees, sunshine, we went to the wine...

Today hiking was on the agenda at Abel Tasman National Park. We took a boat into the park and then walked nearly 12 km along the coast and through forests. It was a beautiful...

My first day in Nelson is dedicated to exploring the city. So I strolled through the city all day at almost 24 degrees. I like Neslon. The city center is a square and therefore...

I was in the mood for a burger again. During my first exploration of Nelson, I discovered this burger joint. Very tasty, and especially delicious craft beer.

Auf in den Norden... Nach meinen schönen Tagen in Hokitika bei David und Ann ging es dann weiter Richtung Norden. Mein nächstes Ziel war Westport. Westport ist eine eher...

Sometimes I can't believe how lucky I can be! During my day trip to Hokitika Gorge, Dorothy Falls, I also made a stop at Lake Kaniere and enjoyed the peace and quiet. As...

Hokitika war meine Erste Station im Westen war die Küstenstadt Hokitika mit seinem rauen, schwarzen Sandstrand. Hokitika Hokitika Hokitika Hokitika Hokitika Ich...

After the food didn't quite work out the day before, it had to be better today. I had spent the day in Karamea to do a section of the Heaphy Track. A very nice hike through...

After having to give up my original plan of getting to the west coast via Christchurch and Wanaka, I decided to take the alternative route from Christchurch through Arthurs Pass...