Travelogues New Zealand

At the start of the week, we set off to the Abel Tasman National Park. From Marahau, we walked 7 km through beautiful woodland along the coast to Akersten Bay. Stunning views of...

Day 85 of 175: World Cruise - Cruising in Dusky Sound and Breaksea Sound/New Zealand - Seals sighted

Day 83: Lyttelton/New Zealand and still issues with the mobile network

Our last week house-sitting was still cozy. This was partly because we felt very comfortable here and wanted to enjoy the benefits once more. On the other hand, it was also due to...

Day 79 of 175: World Cruise - Auckland/New Zealand

.... in our view a clear 'must do' when in Auckland. The first fast ferry departed from the Ferry Terminal in Auckland, passing over Davenport to the Matiatia dock on Waiheke...

.... are very, very nice. Since we also had wonderful sunny weather at a pleasant 24°C starting from noon, there was no reason to leave this beautiful part of Auckland. After a...

Today, I've decided to treat myself to something special - I'm bringing a 38-year-old ex-Army Land Rover to Wanaka. The inland route takes me past Lake Tekapo (with its little...

The next day, I'm fed up; I clean up the barn and walk back through the bay to the parking lot. Unfortunately, a bit too late—the tide forces me to take a detour. At the car, the...

In the morning, I drive briefly over to Cape Farewell on the Tasman Sea. After a 15-minute walk, I reach the beach and can finally see the famous Windows motif in real life. Of...

This week good weather has been forecasted for the north (though it may change), so I will set off in the afternoon to drive at least 2 hours north. I’ll reach Gose Bay, a few...

.... for a short stopover on the way to French Polynesia. Today we left the wonderful George Town and headed - via Singapore - initially towards Auckland, from where we will reach...

The morning starts off rainy, and along the cloudy Lake Wakatipu, I pass Queenstown and Arrowtown before the Crown Range Road leads me over the pass toward Wanaka. A final look...

Today I am heading back to Queenstown, will stay along the Wakatipu shore, and drive to the northeastern area toward Glenorchy. There, I want to see filming locations from the...

Today, I finally want to go to Milford Sound, a fjord in the southwest of the island. 180 km to go, so I'm starting at 6:30 AM. The last 20 km we crawl in convoy behind very...

A quick breakfast, coffee for the drive, and off we go ... today I'm continuing on a wide loop towards the east and then south. Along Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea to Wanaka itself,...

Today we continue south. The first stop is the Franz Josef Glacier, from the now paid parking lot (5,- / 2.5 € per hour) it takes me 15 minutes to reach the viewing platform. The...

Today, I’m going to just go with the flow. A quick stop in Hokitika, one of the few towns on the West Coast right by the sea. The river of the same name carries heaps of...

The first round trip is on, I want to drive from Christchurch over Arthurs Pass to the West Coast, then south along the Tasman Sea, past the Alps back inland, over Queenstown to...

The next day is Christmas Day, and we are invited to Duncan's family. I am warmly welcomed, there's a glass of champagne for toasting, a large bright living room, a table for...

To kick off Christmas week, we had a few errands to run. We then took advantage of the nice weather for a little nap and a walk on the beach. On Tuesday, the moment finally...

On Monday, the week started with scrambled eggs and relaxation. We spent a very laid-back day at our campsite by Lake Poaka. We really pushed ourselves on Tuesday. It was time for...

A final, intense day in Queenstown is behind us – full of adrenaline, farewells, and special moments. Thus ends the New Zealand chapter. But tomorrow, the second part of my...

Queenstown doesn’t just welcome us – it literally swallows you whole. This village feels as though it were designed solely to push people to their limits, challenge them, bring...

The drive towards Arrowtown felt at times like a classic coffee trip: stops that seemed less about discovery and more about 'Please consume here.' This was especially clear during...

Class 5 – “Very difficult” 🚨⛰️🌊 • Very strong currents, drops, and complex lines • Little margin for error, full technique required • Only for very experienced rafters –...

Introduction Sometimes you enter a place without realizing it will leave a mark. Sometimes a day starts like any other – and ends up being something that stirs, inspires, and...

Aoraki / Mount Cook

To start the day, we immerse ourselves in a sporting world that enjoys almost sacred status in New Zealand: cricket. While we only catch a short segment of the Test match, it's...

Earthquakes have left a lasting mark on Christchurch: cracks in the asphalt, gaps in the skyline, silent reminders of a city that continues to rebuild itself. At the same time,...