Travelogues New Zealand

Since we had decided to see as much of the South Island as possible, we naturally wanted to continue our journey as quickly as possible. However, our safety was more important...

After the jet lag kicked us out of bed early on the second day in New Zealand, the adventure in New Zealand really begins today. Since we don't want to live beyond our means on...

After our time on the farm in Hinds came to an end, we set off further north to Kaikoura. I'm sure some of you have heard about the severe earthquake that hit New Zealand in...

Sometimes we had to walk through big mud holes, cross a river, walk along a river (on the stones in the river), go over or under fallen trees, and sometimes even through a fallen...

Early in the morning, at 7 am, I set off at Lake Okaro, as I wanted to visit a thermal spring called Wai-o-Tapu, located a bit outside, where a geyser erupts at 10:15. However,...

Note on pronunciation: in German I would spell it like this: Dannieden :-)) We reached our next destination Dunedin, a relatively large city for local standards, known for...

On the tour to the coastal town of Oamaru, you can see for several kilometers before the town what it is famous for: cream-colored sandstone is being extracted here, which can...

After having breakfast, packing up, and saying goodbye, we started our drive to Invercargill. Our first stop along the way was Owaka, where we walked over to the bakehouse...

Our further journey took us along countless kiwi plantations along the Bay of Plenty to the East Cape. But before that, we made a detour inland to Rotorua. Our first night we...

New Year's Eve - beaches - work

Finally arrived! After an endless flight with a layover in Sydney and losing our boarding pass, we arrived in Auckland completely exhausted. At the airport, we were greeted by...

23.12 -26.12.2016 During Christmas, we rented an apartment in Nelson with Luisa, Jessi, Andre, and Dennis to relax and celebrate Christmas there. We can check-in only after 4...

After surviving the Christmas holidays, we continued south to Waihi. A nice little town with remnants of a gold mine. We found a very nice little café there and were able to...

Finally out of the city and into nature

Cathedral Cove from the water

We now made a big leap south with an uneventful overnight stay to quickly reach Wellington. On the one hand, we wanted to finally get to the South Island before the Christmas...

The second time back in Auckland - an 11-hour bus ride - the first time traveling alone and Waiheke Island with an old friend

09/12/16 Today's report is coming a bit later because yesterday we didn't have time, so today, you know what I mean? Anyway, I set off at the airport with a beer and try to...

Saturday 26.11: after packing everything & having breakfast with the others, we went to fill up the tank - when Fritz noticed that he had forgotten to put the tank cap back...

27.11.16 At 7.30 am the alarm clock wakes us up and urges us to get up. But we don't feel like it and decide to sleep a bit longer today :-) After getting up and having...

Change of direction! On the west side of the North Island, we headed back south. The landscape here is still very hilly, and there are huge fjords that make the coastline very...

11/21/16 At 08:15 am, the alarm clock wakes us up today. But it's not so bad, because it's sunny and we have a lot to do. After breakfast, we pack our things and head to the...

Monday morning Wayne drove us to the warehouse after his bus shift, about half an hour from the city towards the airport. The employee there knew right away and led us into the...

19.11.16 Today we have to get up early because our onward flight to Auckland is scheduled for 8:55. The alarm clock rings at 05:50, we pack our last things and then go on foot...

Our first day of work started at seven...

The ferry crossing from Wellington to Picton was absolutely fantastic. The weather was wonderful and the colors in the sea kept changing, even dolphins accompanied us. We...

Our destination for the night was the Shakespear Campground, about 50 km north of Auckland. It was the first time we drove with the new car

Day 82 of 175: World Cruise - Wellington/New Zealand and still no network

Those who come here do not seek comfort – they find adventure, natural forces, genuine people, and a sky that teaches humility.You learn to make do with little, to be attentive to...

Milford Sound: sunny at 13 degrees Today we visited one of New Zealand's most spectacular fjords. Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park is famous for its majestic mountains,...