Travelogues New Zealand

High up with the gondola

The second part of our journey is already over. The 6 weeks in New Zealand were impressive, exciting, and very diverse. We saw lonely beaches, glaciers, volcanoes, rainforests,...

Arriving in New Zealand, we started the day with a big event - my birthday and a milestone one at that :D! We began the day with a leisurely breakfast, a serenade from my...

We continued our journey by bus at 11 o'clock today. Unfortunately, our bus driver's prediction came true and it has been stormy all day. The sun briefly came out during our...

After getting enough sleep, we went shopping first. We had nothing left for breakfast. Strengthened by the best breakfast in a long time, with rye toast and scrambled eggs...

After all the hardships (it's sooooooo bad here 😂😂) we have recovered a bit in the Mecca for the rich and beautiful of New Zealand. Coromandel is beautiful and has very cool...

Just before the official check-out time, I decide (although with a heavy heart) to continue driving. But maybe Abel Tasman National Park will make good use of its second chance...

Today, a weather warning was actually issued, but the sky is only overcast and even clears up from time to time. Perfect to visit the Brook Sanctuary, right? No! As if a...

On 02.01. I not only separated from the people in the house, but also from Jana. She is now in Invercargill, in the very south of the North Island, working there as an au...

After Aramoana, we changed the coast and went to Taioara Head for a penguin and seal tour. We were able to observe seals up close in their natural habitat. There were probably...

All found a place in the pockets, and we gave away everything else. With a heavy heart, we also parted with our two fishing rods. Full of joy to make someone else happy, we...

Today we take a little time travel. The area around Cromwell is full of historic places that are closely linked to the 19th century gold rush. We visit one of them, St. Bathans,...

Eric is eager to see Kiwis, New Zealand's national symbol, so our first stop today is the Kiwi Birdlife Park. Since the publication of my Lonely Planet guidebook, the entrance...

Around 3 o'clock in the morning, there was a knock on the VW bus door. It was my wake-up call! Today we are heading to the summit, and two Swiss women have the same goal and are...

Motivated and excited, we set off to the east coast. First stop: Castlepoint - a beautiful lagoon with a lighthouse built on rocks that are covered in fossils. A short walk...

In the morning I wake up at Lewis Pass with sunshine and the babble of the stream that flows right behind the VW bus. After a hearty breakfast in the sun, we continue down the...

After a long walk in the National Park, we headed to Nelson. To take a break, we stayed at the closest caravan park for two nights. Since we are now 'Top 10 members', we receive...

Our program for today includes four points. At first glance, this sounds like a long duration, but it only fills three hours of the day. After driving the 8 km gravel road back...

Well-rested, enjoyed a hearty breakfast, and packed our daypack, we drove to the car park at the northern point of the national parks. Last time, we hiked through the southern...

We skipped the northernmost point of the South Island 10 years ago. We made up for it now, and it was definitely worth it. A four-hour walk along the beach and through the dune...

On Sunday, we drove north along the coast to Kaikoura. This road is only open on weekends since the earthquake. The kilometers in New Zealand may seem short, but they take...

I've already completed today's program in 2013, but it includes two must-see attractions at Mount Cook that I don't want to withhold from Eric. We meet with Isa at the start of...

Wanaka 😍

If it stinks so much in hell, we really don't want to go there 😁 The earthquakes of the last centuries have created a geothermally impressive and sulfur-smelling landscape here...

Today we start our exciting day with the Waitomo Caves, where you can see glow worms (larvae of fungus gnats). We will have a guided tour through the cave with stalagmites and...

Departure for the ferry is shortly after 6 o'clock. Due to the already heavy rush hour traffic to Wellington at the port, it takes just under an hour. Check-in is easy. Everyone...

The alarm clock goes off at 05:30. We go to the office at 6 o'clock. Book the shuttle to the starting point at 8 o'clock. The bus departs unusually punctually for New Zealand...

Hello everyone, Today's day (22.10) was all about the saying: 'I understand what you do not understand', but more on that later. This morning everything went as usual, breakfast...

Hello everyone, The last few days, Lina and I have been spending time at campsites without any reception, which is why I am uploading a batch of posts today. First, I would like...

So many sunny days in New Zealand. That can't be right. Let's finally hike in the rain! 😥 We start at 9 a.m. with our shuttle from Wanaka. Other travelers drive with their...