jennis-on-tour

Our Down Under journey is over - 65 days, 38 beds, approximately 5,200 kilometers driven with 4 rental cars and 9 flights. We are excited that we were able to experience many...

In the morning, we want to explore Cairns a bit more and try to get up early. We walk along the promenade again. We buy some souvenirs, pass by the post office, and then visit...

In the morning, we wake up early and take the ferry to Magnetic Island. The island is known for its amazing coral reefs, which can also be seen with snorkeling gear. I have...

On Tuesday morning we take the dinghy to Nara Inlet on Hook Island and visit the Ngaro Shelter. We return to Airlie Beach harbor by Tuesday afternoon and continue to Townsville....

On Saturday, before the catamaran tour, we will visit Cape Hillsborough National Park and hike the trails through the jungle and along the ocean. It is really beautiful, but...

We have another long drive ahead of us today. We decide to drive the 360 km in the morning and explore Mackay in the afternoon. Upon arriving in Mackay, the motel informs us...

In a week, we will be heading back to Melbourne, where we will have one night before flying home. So, we want to make the most of the last week and start the day with a walk on...

Today we will spend the day in Agnes Water. First, we will drive to the Seventeen Seventy district and walk along the Walking Trail Trailhead by the sea. We will reach the...

Today we unfortunately have to leave Fraser Island. But we still have some time left on the island, so after breakfast we walk the Beerilbee Walking Trail. It is humid and warm....

As Fraser Island is only accessible by four-wheel drive, we had to leave our rental car on the mainland and booked a tour on Fraser Island. Our converted bus picks us up at 8 am...

In the morning, we go shopping at Aldi for the next few days. We discover that many packaged products here are also made in Germany, including Dennis' beloved Nougat Bits....

First stop of the day is Eumundi Market. There is a lot of handmade items, live music, and street food. We spend the morning at the market and discover many beautiful handmade...

These next few days will be a bit quieter here as we relax on the beach, by the pool, and go surfing in Noosa. On Noosa Heads beach, there are bush turkeys that annoy us a bit...

Today, we pick up our last rental car in the afternoon, but until then we will explore some places in Brisbane. First, I want pancakes for breakfast, so Dennis will find us a...

Today we are walking to the neighboring suburb of Paddington. We stroll around a bit and then have breakfast. Then we go back to the city and walk along the Brisbane Riverwalk...

We start our first day in Brisbane with a walk along George Street. We pass by Queen Elizabeth Courts of Law and end up at Albert Street Uniting Church. A church in the midst of...

Today we are flying back to Australia. We still have some time until noon, so we go for a coffee first. Then we drive to Hakarimata Scenic Reserve and go for a hike. The...

Today is all about the Waitomo Caves. We have booked a cave tour in the morning and in the afternoon. In the morning, we will visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The limestone...

In the morning, we visit the Huka Falls. The river transports 200,000 liters of water over the 9-meter-high waterfall per second. We take some pictures and walk along the...

In the morning, we leave the national park and head towards Taupō. We make our first stop at Lake Rotoaira. Then we continue driving to the Scenic Lookout on Lake Taupo. We have...

Today we actually get up at 7am. A hike in Tongariro National Park is on the schedule. First, we hike to Lower Tama Lake and then up the mountain to Upper Tama Lake. The...

We start our day with a walk to the Wellington Cable Car. The cable car ride is short but steep, offering a great view of the city. The ride is somewhat reminiscent of the...

Today we start the day at the Te Papa Museum in Wellington. There is an exhibition with huge wax figures and interactive design showcasing New Zealand's participation in World...

In the morning, we walk to the Napier Museum and visit the exhibition on the 1931 Napier Earthquake. There is also an exhibition on the Māori in Napier. We explore the downtown...

In the morning, we first drive to Beach Makorori and walk along it. The weather is good and we have a Flat White at Coffee Zephyr, which was recommended to us by the staff of...

Muriwai's Cave

Actually Rotorua has a lot to offer, but in pouring rain all outdoor activities lose their shine. We decide to take a tour through Te Puia. Here we are first taken to the Kiwi...

The day starts early, after all we only have one day in Auckland. We walk towards the harbor and have breakfast in a café. During this time, we see at least three people walking...

Today we are flying to New Zealand. First stop is Auckland on the North Island, so in the morning we take the train to Sydney Airport. The flight to New Zealand takes three...

We sleep in first. Tomorrow we will fly to Auckland, New Zealand. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of rain in the last few days, causing floods and landslides. Unfortunately,...