Travelogues New Zealand

These are limestone caves of a special kind because they house glowworms. During a guided tour, we were led through the cave labyrinth past countless stalactites and stalagmites...

6.2. - 8.2. Finally, we are at the sea! The landscape has definitely changed now. We are now driving along the sea and through the jungle. It is much greener, but the weather...

Von den gestrigen über 30 Grad sind uns heute nur noch 15 geblieben. Das Top verschwindet somit unter einem Pullover und die kurze Hose wird durch eine lange ersetzt. Meine...

7.1. - 12.1. Arrived in Christchurch at 5am. It was really cold there... we looked around and thought 'Oh oh, cycling is going to be pretty chilly.' Spent the next few...

Today, I deliberately didn't plan anything to gather my strength for the multi-day hike starting tomorrow. But I'm not completely idle. First, I drive my roommate Arthur to the...

After a long first ride with the Kiwi Experience bus, we finally arrived in Taupo. Since we knew we would be spending a few more days in Taupo later on, we only stayed for one...

The day started after a surprisingly relaxed night with a cozy breakfast overlooking the river. After that, we enjoyed the warmth in the shade and our books until the bus left...

Here I am again. After a 2-hour hike to a small waterfall, where I could still feel my legs, we continued on the bus along a narrow road, further into nowhere. When we arrived...

Upon arriving back at the hostel, we went to the Hot Water Beach as mentioned before. There are fissures under the beach from which magma escapes, heating the cold water and...

Yes, yes, James Cook is ubiquitous here as a European explorer, buuuuut he wasn't the first! It was the Dutchman Abel Tasman, although he never set foot on land, as he was...

As mentioned before, we are trying hitchhiking for the first time on the West Coast. So we positioned ourselves in Queenstown at a good spot on the road to Wanaka. And lo and...

The cloud-covered mountains upon arrival didn't make it easy for us to find and see Mount Cook. Only a sign at the Kea Lookout (unfortunately without Kea) showed us the...

On the night of December 27th to 28th, we stayed at the Campagne Gully campsite. It was a great place to stay for the night as we camped right next to the river and had a view...

Den Spot in Aramoana haben wir ausgewählt wegen der tollen Aussicht und weil man Seehunde, Seelöwen und Gelbaugenpinguine sehen kann. Über den Seelöwen, der am Strand neben...

+++ Koewis arrived in Wellington +++ Capital of New Zealand +++ The nickname is windy city +++ 50 days on the North Island from Cape Reinga to the capital +++ After the North...

After a fantastic breakfast (did we mention that?) where Maja and Birgit were floating in pancake heaven, we continue to Wanaka via Middlemarch, Alexandra, and Queenstown....

The last day and the journey home

I'm already awake at 6 o'clock. I haven't had 8 hours of sleep in a long time. But I still feel a bit under the weather. Around 10 o'clock, I change the location and start...

The day starts beautifully. I sit in the back opening and eat my fruit salad made from fresh blueberries, strawberries, and kiwis. Luckily, there is a light breeze, otherwise...

It gets warm very early in the morning at Marfells Beach. A hot day is announced. The plan is to drive further south and visit some more beaches. But I don't get far because...

Had a lovely breakfast on the bench in the sun in the morning. Then went to the Warehouse. Bought new oil for the VW bus and looked for discounted CDs, but unfortunately there...

Get up at just after 3am and start walking at 4am. I won't make it to the summit of Roys Peak before sunrise at 5:55am. But that's okay. I have plenty of gear with me, 3 liters...

Go to Timaru in the morning to pick up the new camera. Luckily, there is also my favorite supermarket Pak'n'save, where I can redeem the discount coupon for diesel. Already...

Going to leave after breakfast to Tunnel Beach. Need some exercise today! Tunnel Beach is a steep descent and ascent along the cliffs. 2 hours of morning exercise. The beach can...

After buying the car (see last blog), we didn't drive straight home. Both from Pakuranga, our previous suburb, and from Glen Innes, you can see a big green hill. This mountain...

Woke up early in the morning, a great campsite with small wooden houses and separations between the pitches. The rain has stopped, but the weather forecast announces unusually...

Whether it was jet lag or going to bed too early - the next morning we woke up around 06:00 AM. It smelled wonderfully of flowers. But why? This can be easily explained: Our...

It's Saturday and raining heavily. First thing in the morning, head to the Dump Station in Westport to get rid of waste water and fill up the camper with fresh water. The first...

At 8 o'clock the alarm clock rings. Drizzle is forecasted outside. Today there is plenty of driving ahead. It's off to the West Coast to Westport. The walk to Split Apple Rock...

Once and never again. The weather actually holds up after short showers during the night. We have sunshine and I really want to spend another day hiking in Fjordland. Our guide...