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4.2.2018: Whale and Dolphin Watching
While Isa gets up early in the morning to attend the 7:45 AM Whale Watch Tour, I have to wait until 9:15 AM to find out that the seal swimming activity is canceled again for the...
1.2.2018: A weather-crazy day
Blenheim
49th-52nd day - everyday stories
Since Monday, there are now four of us at Waipara Gardens and we're trying to keep the place running. It seems like we're doing quite well: raspberries, currants, gooseberries,...
Day 44-48 - Waipara Garden's
After the rainy Wednesday, we are slowly but surely preparing for the new chapter. During a walk on the beach after the storm, we also see a shark for the first time! ...
Day 31 Flight Grand Traverse and Lake Tekapo
Wake up very early and drive to Lake Tekapo Airport. The check-in only takes a minute, but it's organized just like a major airport. The pilot personally provides safety...
Inside the country - Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo
Despite the heavy farewell to our fabulous wwoofing family, we were also looking forward to continuing our journey. Unfortunately, we couldn't just move on, but we had to start...
A few photos from the past few days
Hello everyone, Here I am again. There isn't much to tell, but I took so many beautiful photos in the past two days that I wanted to share them with you. Yesterday (1.5) I went...
The last adventure in New Zealand
We are going to Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook, taking a Monday off to enjoy a long weekend. We spent the first night halfway on a free campground to have a shorter drive the next...
Christchurch is one of the largest cities on the South Island. On February 22, 2011, the area was hit by an earthquake that caused great devastation and collapsed much of the city center. Only remnants of the city's landmark, the Christchurch Cathedral, and the surrounding buildings can be seen. This place evokes a sense of unease when you see what this beautiful nature is capable of. The church is still temporarily secured against the risk of collapse. The city is slowly recovering. There are already many new buildings combined with the remaining old ones. A memorial site for the people who died in the earthquake has been built along the river in the city. A place of peace and reflection. Nevertheless, six years later, the effects are still visible through the numerous vacant spaces between buildings.
In addition to this realization, we also discovered an old alley that looked like something out of Disneyland or New Orleans. We were just waiting for Mickey Mouse to come out...
In the New Zealand Alps
Lake Tekapo
Car purchase in Christchurch
Unfortunately, there was a nasty surprise when buying the car.We had already looked at a car in Christchurch from two German backpackers and had a general check done by a...
Mount Cook - the highest mountain in New Zealand
The next stage was the highlight of this trip so far, literally, because we went to Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand at 3,724 m. The tour was not far, but led...
From Wanaka to Mount Cook
The next day, we actually want to head north along the west coast towards Nelson. However, during the test run, the engine problem occurs again. I change the spark plugs on...
Defy the stress of travel
Before we head back inland, we stay one last night on the west coast at a lake. This is where the makeshift but super effective leftover mosquito net comes into use again. There...
Christchurch final stop
At 30 degrees in the sunshine on the (water) playground
Lake Tekapo & Campen am Lake Opuha
Unfortunately no more lupins for me
Finally driving an Uber again
When we arrive in Christchurch, we take an Uber to the Italian restaurant. Then we discover driving an e-scooter for ourselves. We race through a huge park and past tomorrow's...
Aoraki/Mount Cook, Hooker Valley
Freedom Camping right in the mountains at White Horse Hill Campground
Day 30 - Twizel - Tasmania Lake - Mueller Lake
Twizel is a small, cozy village in which we feel comfortable. You can compare it with home 😁. Nevertheless, nature and forests always have something ominous - like in a horror...
Tag 27 & 28 - Christchurch
Breakfast on the second morning was again very nice in the Hamptons. As a farewell gift, we gave you a box of chocolates as a thank you because we were treated so lovingly. I...
Day 4 - Trip to Akaroa
Due to jet lag, I am up early and decide to drive to New Brighton Pier again for sunrise. The wind is so strong that it adds a free sand exfoliation on top. Then I head towards...
from the starry sky to the whales...
we recovered from the incredible starry sky in the hot pools of Hanmer Springs and then it was on to the next highlight - the whales in Kaikoura! Alex will never set foot on a...
Happy New Year!
The journey from the sea to the highest mountain in New Zealand, along the coast and through beautiful valleys with very few people!
12.09.2019 chaotic and Van conversion
While milking
04.08.2019 Rakaia Gorge and drive to the farm
We spent the weekend camping before starting work on the farm. Our van is incredibly cozy, and despite the -1 degrees at night, we didn't feel cold. In winter, many campsites...
27.12.18 The Hooker Valley Track
Thursday 27.12.18 Incredible - the sun is shining when I get up at 8.30am. As usual, it takes me 90 minutes for showering, breakfast, washing up, tidying up, packing everything,...
30.12.18 from Ski Resort Methven to Lyttelton and New Brighton
Sunday 30.12.18 Somehow the alarm clock rings at 7.30 am, although I consciously didn't set it. Never mind. It's stormy outside, I woke up several times during the night because...
31.12.18 New Years Eve in Akaroa
At 9:30 am I leave this crowded campground. The showers were okay. Since the sun is shining, I drive to the beach again for a few sunny pictures of the bay. My destination today...
Day 11 - Edoras!
Our third journey into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson