Travelogues Auckland

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Arrival in New Zealand – a taste of the next chapter Just as the plane lands in Auckland, those little, surprising tears well up in my eyes again. The first images I see here seem...

Time until school starts

I set off in the morning right after showering, the sun was shining, a dream. First, I went to Silo Park, which was already a cool location, but there wasn't much going on at...

In the morning we set off right away to the camper van and I tell you, I was nervous. First, it was about surviving the drive there, since it’s close to the airport, but it was...

At the well-known place, I woke up in Whangarei, got ready, and had breakfast. After the beach days, my car was full of sand, so I thought I'd quickly go vacuum it because I had...

On Monday, it was a real organization day. We did laundry, packed, and we also had to register our new van. Unlike in Germany, it doesn't take much here in New Zealand: You need...

Now it’s time to finally pack up together and empty the campervan. In a few hours, we will return the little compact castle and this evening Singapore Airlines will take us to...

The end is near...however, it is only the end of our time in the compact castle. We have arrived at our last campsite in Auckland, enjoying a beautiful ocean view. To sweeten...

Unfortunately, this is the last leg of our journey before we fly back from Auckland tomorrow. First, we visit Sammy, the second youngest son of Heike, at St Johns Theological...

This morning marks the officially last segment of the group trip. I say officially because the night before things started to unravel: Our dear driver Clinton immediately said...

The last day in New Zealand. 11 months are coming to an end.

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WETA Workshop and LOTR Musical in Auckland.

After the Titanic had already embarked passengers in Cherbourg, it had to return to Southampton due to a technical defect. Similarly, today we are returning to our 'home port'...

Today we want to go into the city and look around a bit. We decide to drive only to the nearest park-and-ride lot and then take the train into the center. We know that parking...

It is still Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Papeete. We leave our hotel, which is located directly opposite the airport. It is 7 AM and the sun is shining… and after the rather...

Two days by car from the West Coast to the East Coast and across the country. Passing by beautiful places and landscapes. On Saturday afternoon, I drove from Auckland to Piha,...

The last few days were very turbulent, my time on Norman's farm came to an end. It was a relaxed, beautiful two weeks where I was able to learn a lot. One day before departure,...

7 days in Auckland, first three days at the “Lylo” where I set everything up with the group from the agency and could gather a lot of new information. A ferry ride to “Fort...

Great for hiking and especially for admiring birdsong.

Oh, that was fun!! 🥂 It started with the ferry crossing, which took 40 minutes. The weather was perfect with 20°C and sunshine. The Auckland skyline was in the background and...

My hotel is in the Wynyard Quarter, right by the harbor and the fish market... it couldn't be better! The CBD (Central Business District) with the Skytower, Auckland's landmark,...

That means: Goodbye New Zealand! We can hardly believe it, but our three months in New Zealand are over. We still can't put into words everything we were able to experience and...

New Zealand here I come!!! - Delayed!

March 4, 2024 Auckland The harbor in Auckland is very pleasant. Our ship was able to dock almost in the middle of the city. I had booked another tour. We were quickly divided...

The alarm clock rings very early and we are greeted by a beautiful morning sky. A good sign for the upcoming flea market? It starts at 8 a.m. and we want to be there around...

Due to the cleaning frenzy, we started washing Willi completely and cleaning the windows thoroughly. A few days early, but it can't hurt. We can't go on our actually...

1.4 million people live in Auckland, which is around 1/3 of the New Zealand population - but you somehow don't notice it. The city seems to consist only of hills, always going up...

We leave the mud and bad weather behind and head to Leigh. Here we first stop at the dive shop and I finally book my first dive. However, it won't take place for another two...