Travelogues Waikato

Cathedral Cove

A beautiful and relaxing afternoon on Waiheke is behind us, and today I have the route from Auckland via Waitomo to Rotorua planned. The day starts early: At 6:30 AM, I have...

/> Let's Goooo And during my time as a tour guide, I also met many different people, and especially some well-known faces came and watched my tour. Sophia & Anna on...

One does not simply walk into Mordor! - Yes I do!

Day 1 So yesterday was just a library day that started with my charging cable being broken and I had only 2 % left. Thankfully, I found a warehouse and was able to buy a new...

An outing to an absolute paradise without people.

The first week of September started off with a real highlight. We had booked a tour to the world's largest gannet colony on the mainland. We were driven by a 4WD bus through one...

Walking Tongariro, Biking Timber Trail

A hike through an old gold mining area and a super cool railway tunnel.

To the Coromandel Peninsula

A cozy trip to crystal-clear water.

Hiking on the Coromandel Peninsula - a dream with a fantastic view.

Blackwater Rafting & Caving - What a blast!

A weekend of geothermal activities and a boooooooat ride.

During the time from two hours before low tide to two hours after low tide, you can dig your own pool at Hot Water Beach. And as the name suggests, it is filled with hot water....

Until Tuesday, we enjoyed the hostel with all its amenities. Our room was tiny, but the warm showers and the kitchen were great. We made full use of the kitchen and cooked meals...

Excursion to and in the sea.

The gang takes a nerdy trip!

After expanding our car, it was nice to be 'on the road' again. Since our last post, we have covered quite a distance and have seen a lot. +++++++++++ Auckland +++++++++++ ...

From our Maori accommodation, we head straight to Taupo. There are plenty of action activity options: skydiving, swing jumping, bungee... I actually want to overcome my last...

With the beginning of the German winter, summer has replaced spring here, and the sun has actually replaced the rain as well. So with the persistent sunshine, my range of motion...

A beautiful day among hot springs and colorful stones

After a few days of silence, here comes the next report from our little journey to the Southern Hemisphere. On February 14, 2026, we flew from Tahiti 🌸 at around 9:10 AM,...

Visit with Ute. In the Hamilton Gardens.

In Raglan, I had planned to go surfing. And even though the Thai massage improved my physical condition by 86.7%, I still feel somehow too quiet for so much action and cold...

The next day we set off early towards Coromandel Peninsula after breakfast. Since 3.5 weeks is naturally a tight schedule for all of New Zealand, we always have some driving...

We say goodbye to the Shire, and the weather follows suit. Gray, cloudy, and windy. We head towards the Coromandel Peninsula, a spot we missed during our last visit to New...

Even if, according to the count on this page, only 18 people are interested in what we're up to, I'll continue to write diligently. But Muesli is sure that there must be...

The proper journey through New Zealand has begun. I thank Impression for the many valuable experiences I have had the opportunity to gather. Unfortunately, I can't think of any...

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike in Tongariro National Park is considered one of the most beautiful day hikes in New Zealand, according to the guidebook. Therefore, it is not...