Travelogues Waitemata

3.1.19 Normally, I could sleep in, but I woke up early again. So, I had my last cereal and coffee, cleaned up the final mess, disposed of the garbage, and at 12:00 I drove over...

Landing in London

After a refreshing swim in the sea of Schahaatz, we packed our suitcases one last time in our rental car. Do you know that feeling when you meet people and feel like you've...

We are making a stop in Auckland on our way from the South Seas to Argentina and we are completely guided by flight prices, which is why we stay in the city for five days and...

Yesterday, I washed...

Almost finished!

Hello dear ones, Here I am again and I'm sorry that I'm only getting back to you now, but it's been really busy here in the last few days. As most of you know, Lina and I spent...

So I finally finished the long flight :) After my brother was so kind and drove me to the airport in Munich and I finally arrived at the gate, I realized "Now the real journey...

We're back in Auckland! And we immediately found a wonderful hostel with a great kitchen and air conditioning! The next day, we wanted to start the day with a delicious...

From car accidents, emergencies, and the largest city in New Zealand...

Now we have been in New Zealand for 10 days, and as we are currently crossing from the North to the South Island by ferry, I finally have the opportunity to write something...

We initially spent only one day in Auckland, but wanted to stop here again by New Year's at the latest.

On Friday, the time had...

18th February - New Zealand North Island: Auckland, Volcano (Tongariro), Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Coromandel Hot Water Beach, Geothermal Pools Waikete & Lake Taupo

Since the following days were relatively uneventful, this entry covers multiple days. The day after the Tongariro hike can be summed up quickly: SORE MUSCLES....

Hey guys! After sleeping in and having a relaxed breakfast, we each booked a ticket for the Sky Tower in Auckland online and then went there. Upon arrival, we took the...

Birthday party with Kiwi cake, beautiful thermal valley, hot bathing weather!

Even infinitely long four weeks come to an end. Faster than you think or at least at the beginning. Today we had another big city experience. Our hotel is an Art Deco boutique...

"Bääääääm! Auckland." - That's how you could sum up the day. After driving through the green landscapes of New Zealand for weeks, thinking that Wellington was already big,...

After spending a few nice days in the north, we are now heading back to Auckland. We actually thought that everything in the car was ready, but unfortunately our water faucet...

There was a lot to prepare for the entry into New Zealand. We were repeatedly warned not to bring any food (in fact, only fresh items and fruit are a problem) and outdoor...

Hard to believe: our 4 months in Central and South America are supposedly already over? Too bad. However, we have to admit that despite all the incredible, wonderful, beautiful,...

After the arrival went smoothly and even the airport service washed and polished Daniel's shoes on his own request (due to the possible germs of foreign cultures to protect our...

Finally arrived! After an endless flight with a layover in Sydney and losing our boarding pass, we arrived in Auckland completely exhausted. At the airport, we were greeted by...

The second time back in Auckland - an 11-hour bus ride - the first time traveling alone and Waiheke Island with an old friend

Monday morning Wayne drove us to the warehouse after his bus shift, about half an hour from the city towards the airport. The employee there knew right away and led us into the...

The first question that is always asked: how did our grandson handle the flights? Better than us, Leo remained very relaxed throughout the entire journey. Would we do the trip...

Finally! After a 4-hour flight from Fiji, we have arrived in our main travel destination. The immigration process was completely problem-free, even the notorious bio-security...

The flight was great, with Air New Zealand. But what a culture shock! At customs, I had to declare my hiking shoes with a special treatment and a separate entrance. It must have...

Mount Eden