Travelogues Canterbury

Today is Saturday, so after breakfast, let's go to one of the WOF (Warrant of Fitness) Centers in Christchurch. There are 8 cars ahead of me, and I'll be next in an hour. The...

The weather is getting worse, we set off for the Franz Josef Glacier with a detour to Arthur's Pass, hoping to see some Keas, but they didn't want to fly in this weather either....

After continuously traveling for the first few days, we wanted to stay at a suitable campground for a few days. We chose a small, free spot right next to a small, clear lake and...

Christchurch again! I'm in Christchurch again. In the meantime, it was also very busy, so there was no other choice but to stay in a backpacker. Okay, I admit it, I had a...

Akaroa at 26 degrees, the last rays of sunshine reflecting on the water, and I feel like having Fish & Chips too. I think the last time I had them was about 25 years ago in...

So...somewhat delayed, we are reporting from New Zealand. Not because we were too lazy to write texts and select pictures, but because we simply had almost no internet access or...

Heute recherchiere ich, wo ich eine ähnliche Kamera herbekomme. Bestelle diese per click & collect zum Abholen für morgen. Hatte sie mir auch innerhalb 24 Stunden schicken...

Bright sunshine and blue sky, we decide to get up quickly and get going to see the famous Lake Tekapo and the highest mountain Mount Cook. On the way, we see meadows as far as...

Our first night in our camper was quite cold. At night, it cools down to about 5 degrees. That's a big change right after Australia and we're glad to have a heater. From the...

The night at Lake Pukaki was incredibly cold. After a day of cycling in the tent, I could feel the temperature drop to 0 degrees and a real 3 degrees. I was relieved when the...

Even more cool rocks and a sunset.

The next morning, we drove from the last campsite to our campground where we wanted to spend our next night. From there, we started our hike: We initially hiked for about two...

After leaving Christchurch, we headed south with Lake Tekapo as our destination. It was formed by the retreat of glaciers and impresses with its sky-blue water made up of fine...

Good thing we don't have any plans, that would have been a complete disaster. The view from the window tells us it's going to be a 'stay in bed' kind of day. And that's exactly...

The night alone in a dorm room in a queen-sized bed, the mattress of which I can barely grasp with outstretched arms and lying on my stomach, was wonderfully comfortable,...

Finally! After a somewhat stormy first day and sighting a sperm whale by boat, we finally saw the orcas! All it took was a little patience, luck, and an incredibly cool...

After our hike at Mount Cook, we got into the campervan and drove 5 hours to Banks Peninsula next to Christchurch. We decided to take this long drive so that we can stay at the...

Back in Christchurch and on the job search.

The morning begins with a breakfast coffee, just like every good morning. I set off comfortably and drive back to Christchurch. Elisabeth is coming today; we are taking the...

Unclear what will happen to the world. We faced the following decision: In New Zealand, the situation is still relatively relaxed at the moment. Restaurants and bars are open,...

Jimmy Armers Beach, Kaikoura Today, we fulfill our wish to see whales from the air in Kaikoura, as we have booked a 40-minute scenic flight with 'Whale Watching'. We will depart...

Wild camping in Akaroa Last night it was extremely windy up here and we couldn't stay outside for too long without fearing that we would blow away ;). Unfortunately, the wind...

Of course, we didn't want to miss the opportunity to see the gigantic Mt. Cook up close. On the following day, we made a stop and went for a hike at the base of this impressive...

The great thing about food courts is that there are many different stalls gathered in one place. You can choose what you feel like eating and then sit at one of the many tables....

We did it like the seals & enjoyed three relaxed days in Kaikoura. Tomorrow we're going to the bays of Banks Peninsula and then we want to stay in Christchurch for a few...

Christchurch in extreme fatigue, the Indian food at DOSA KITCHEN is a highlight

This week we had two days off and really managed to switch off. At Café Mayfield we treated ourselves to cappuccino and cake and also talked about the trip. We are very excited...

The next stop on the way to Christchurch was a cave. We walked through the cave for about an hour and it was pitch dark. We had to climb several small waterfalls and at...

yes - we have dug out the summer clothes :)

We waited for good weather at Mount Cook for a few days. But it was definitely worth it. The landscape is just as impressive as we imagined.