Travelogues New Zealand

We arrived in Picton in the evening and went straight to our campsite. The next morning, we had a fantastic breakfast with a breathtaking view. We felt like national...

My first stop on the South Island was Picton. At first, Picton was just a transit point for me to Nelson, but this little town had a lot to offer, so I could have stayed there...

After visiting Abel Tasman National Park, Brayden and I embarked on a multi-day road trip to the West Coast. Last time, we didn't get a chance to see the northern part of the...

Due to limited options for restaurants in Hokatika, and because I didn't want to drive again, and I didn't feel like having Indian, pizza, or fish & chips again, I ended up...

We made a short stop at a beautiful place on our way to Stewart Island.

My first attempt at capturing the night sky with my camera. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and sending you warm greetings from a cold night in New Zealand. Yours, Max

Grüße aus Hokitika

jaaaaa we are alive :)

Mittags sind wir Richtung Norden aufgebrochen, etwas mehr als 400 Kilometer liegen vor uns, bis wir am Cape Reinga, dem nördlichsten Punkt Neuseelands, ankommen. Auf dem Weg...

This morning we were already greeted by the first dolphins and accordingly we are looking forward to the new day in New Zealand

Onewhero Domain, Onewhero Today is a special day, of which Arnd knows nothing yet. Under the pretext, we drive to Auckland, where Eileen and Nicola surprise him with a rugby...

After enjoying a good muesli with a view of the sheep at our accommodation, we set off on the 4.5-hour drive to Kaikoura. We had decided to stop along the way where we liked it...

Caroline Bay, Timaru Today we have a long car journey ahead of us, because we want to go back to Queenstown to visit the market on Saturday and have the long planned burger meal...

Today we went on a short hike to Goat Bay. We are excited for the rest of the South.

Beach house with everything you need!

Alexander Bluff Road Reserve We are fond of the local markets with craftsmanship and various delicacies. Today we are going to the Sunday Market in Motueka, where we recognize...

Mount Greens Carpark, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga We start the first day of the new year lying under camping gear, as apparently someone took the effort to put all the things that...

Waihi Beach We quickly make our way to the city of Tauranga, where we already have some things to do. Once there, we are very impressed with the city. The many small cafes,...

The Pinnacles We are still lying under the starry sky, enjoying the absolute silence. Just after midnight, we get up again to take photos. After a few hours of surprisingly...

Since nothing noteworthy happened in week 5, or nothing comes to mind right now, here is just a picture of me and my role model. Stay true, brother.

After the waterfall, we visited the place with the longest name in the world. A funny memory! https://youtu.be/YMKLLiUJKe8

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...

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...

This is once again a reason why I love sleeping in the car. You have all your belongings with you and can cook at any location. We spent this night at a campsite right by the...

To reach the West Coast, we had to drive a few kilometers. Along the way, we made several short stops to see some interesting things. Our destination was a hiking trail to hot...

Below you will find a link to my first video attempt at Tunnel Beach. https://youtu.be/m5YGJbKRpuQ Best regards, Your Max

Today we drove the remaining kilometers to Gisborne and drove through a gigantic landscape. Everything was green and there were sheep, cows, and horses everywhere. Meadows and...

After a good night's sleep, we decided to have a relaxed day. Breakfast, laundry, and then we made an appointment with the recommended car dealer. But in the afternoon, we ended...

Onewhero Domain, Onewhero Meanwhile, Liana has contacted us and offered us a deal that is different than expected. Due to the virus, she can no longer pick up the van in...

Onewhero Domain, Onewhero Today we have another viewing with Zuhlo. Having a good feeling, we meet the buyer who is purchasing the van for a friend who is currently trying to...