Travelogues Waikato

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...

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...

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...

Cathedral Cove

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...

The night before, I was still exploring the government gardens, which were very beautiful, and then at the riverside. There were loads of ducks and birds, and just stunning...

Last day! Interesting insect visit on the terrace, unfortunately also in my muesli. The ants found it delicious... After leaving the chalet, we headed to Coromandel to test the...

Last proper day 11.03.25 We want a bit more action and to see the Cathedral Cove. However, the original hiking trail was destroyed by a cyclone in 2023, and the new one starts...

10.03 and thus the penultimate day. Today marks my personal highlight for the Coromandel Peninsula, Hot Water Beach. There is a spot on the beach where hot water rises, warming...

Travel day! Off we go towards Coromandel. Along the way, there is plenty to see, and we make our first stop to stretch our legs at the Te Waihou walkway – Bluespring. The river...

Hello everyone! We start the day with the Tokaanu thermal Pools walk. The walk begins right next to the small thermal pool and is free to access. There are some mud pools and a...

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...

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...

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...

/> 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...

After a breakfast with a view of the lake, we bid farewell to Lake Taupo and head towards our second to last destination. Raglan on the West Coast. It wasn't so easy to find...

We are leaving the East Coast and heading back inland to Lake Taupo. Actually, the Tongariro National Park was on the agenda, but the gate to Mordor is closed. This means that...

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

A cozy trip to crystal-clear water.

New Zealand is a popular film backdrop. We have already been to the Shire, and today we are heading to Narnia. We are taking a boat tour that will take us to Cathedral Cove, one...

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...

We were particularly looking forward to our visit to Hobbiton! Even ten years ago, during our first visit, we had a lot of fun. A little has changed since then. Back then, we...

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

An outing to an absolute paradise without people.

Excursion to and in the sea.

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

The gang takes a nerdy trip!

Blackwater Rafting & Caving - What a blast!

Water show in Taupo

A weekend of geothermal activities and a boooooooat ride.