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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,...
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...
We are heading to Wellington to FINALLY pick up our 3rd travel mate from the airport. For me, it's a piece of home - for Paddy, it's an additional lively, hyperactive person :D...
2nd day in Wellington, today we went to the 'Weta Cave', which is also 3.5 km one way but in the opposite direction from the city center. The weather has been quite nice here so...
Today we explored (of course in the rain) another film set from 'The Lord of the Rings': Rivendell. A magical forest section with a small remnant of the set. Then we took a...
On the 2nd evening in Wellington, I decided to rely on TripAdvisor and chose number 2. This was because I had parked my car just around the corner in a residential area and...
Finally sun again Actually... as soon as we landed in Wellington, the sun shone at us. So we immediately set off to explore the city. We wanted to spend as little time as...
First of all, it's time to say 'Bye Bye' to the wonderful, impressive South Island. We had a great time and can't believe we only have 10 days left in New Zealand. The ferry...
In Wellington we did a city tour. Old and new parliament, Botanic Garden with rose garden, Cable Car, coffee culture with Mojo Coffee, harbor and the famous museum - TePapa....
Today we start the day at the Te Papa Museum in Wellington. There is an exhibition with huge wax figures and interactive design showcasing New Zealand's participation in World...
The plan to drive to the South Island as quickly as possible didn't quite work out. The ferries from Wellington to Picton were fully booked, so we were stuck in New Zealand's...
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...
+++ 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...
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The parking spaces are hard to come by and quite expensive in comparison. We have to wait here for our camper, as the refrigerator is...
Evans Bay Marina, Wellington Our morning starts today at 0:30 am with muesli and cocoa in bed. After that, we go straight to the ferry that will take us to the South Island of...
Sightseeing tour!!! Today, we went on a tour of the beautiful but very windy Wellington. After visiting the House of Parliament and St. Paul's Cathedral, we took the Cable Car...
15 degrees in Wellington, it's the 24th of December 2019, Christmas is once again very different from home. There was only the two of us and our van. We managed to prepare a ham...
The city is located in a really interesting place. It is spread across a wide area directly by the sea and many hills. One can really imagine how this city gradually ran out of...
Today we went to the North Island to Wellington. It took us almost 3 hours from Upper Motuere to the ferry to Picton. When we arrived there, the port was being evacuated. They...
We are twwoooo! 😍 01/03/2018: Oh how lovely that was. You arrive in a foreign city, check into the hostel, go to your room and see a friend you haven't seen in over half a...
We were only able to visit Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, briefly as our ship departed in the early afternoon. As always, when possible, we took the Cable Car up to...
24.02.2020 I had to leave the beautiful hotel this morning. Then I went to pick up the car that I will be using for the next 21 days. The goal was to go to Picton, where I have...
Arrived in Wellington, we looked for an affordable AirBnB accommodation with Luisa and Denis. Before we went there, Claudi and I went shopping and went to Mt. Victoria to get an...
We really enjoyed Wellington with its valleys and saddles covered by forest in the middle of the city. We also recognized a culinary diversity and the abundance of vegan...
After a night flight via Melbourne, we landed in Wellington, New Zealand, the 3rd stop of our world trip, around 1:30 PM local time. By the way, there is a 12-hour time...
Wellington is actually bigger than all previous cities in New Zealand. It is also the capital. Unfortunately, the accommodation was not the best! I should have spent more time...
The alarm clock rings at 6 o'clock. Breakfast, brushing teeth, folding the bed and departure. It takes us just under 45 minutes to get to Picton, where the ferry leaves at 9...
Relaxed by train from Mana to Wellington. Once there, we took a stroll on Mount Victoria and followed in the footsteps of the Hobbits. Lesson of the day: The Lord of the Rings...