Travelogues Wanaka

Arrowtown and Wanaka were two small towns where we spent a day each. In Arrowtown, there was a free gin tasting and a free cheese tasting, which we of course took advantage of😍...

Wanaka 😍

03-02-2017 We escape the rain and drive to Wanaka. We hike the Roy's Peak Track. There are 1500 meters of altitude to overcome. The ascent was accordingly steep, but it was...

Wanaka idyllically located on the lake and perfect as a starting point for hikes. But it didn't all go smoothly from the start...

Sweet little Wanaka! ⛰

30.1. - 2.2. To cover the distance from Queenstown to Wanaka in one day, we decided to drive over the pass! Wouuu.. that was definitely the steepest and longest uphill ride so...

Lindis Peak - 1226 meters View of Central Otago Summit lunch! Rob Roy Glacier To reach the starting point of the glacier hike, we had to conquer 30...

No wonder everything is so green here. It rains a lot :( Started off in the morning with rain gear - at least we could still catch a glimpse of Fox Glacier (from afar). Then...

After an unforgettable beautiful week and many new experiences, we were on the road again with the camper. From now on, we headed back up north, but this time along the west...

As mentioned before, we are trying hitchhiking for the first time on the West Coast. So we positioned ourselves in Queenstown at a good spot on the road to Wanaka. And lo and...

Continuing on to Wanaka - a small, young, and truly beautiful town. We walked along the lake of the same name, visited the famous tree in the lake, and on the campsite, we had a...

The night in the car was over for me at 6:40 and for Noah at around 7:30, so we freshened up as much as possible... We then turned onto Haast Pass towards Wanaka around 8...

Despite the bad weather forecasts, today is a relatively sunny day as well. We continue on to Wanaka. After yesterday's experience, we have another walk in mind: Rob Roy Glacier...

We're heading north again. That means better weather and new landscapes.

Wanaka, referred to as the little sister of Queenstown. As the New Zealanders like to say, 'Sweet!' Another sunny day. We take advantage of it and rent mountain bikes to explore...

Today I sleep in very late! Shower, breakfast, and by noon the sun is finally out again. I skip the Mount Iron Trail because it's just a hill, but at least it's open compared to...

Red Bridge Campsite, Wanaka The day starts early and strenuous, because we start hiking on Roys Peak at half past 2 - of course well equipped with our headlamps. We reach the...

Directly drove back from Auckland to Wanaka via Tekapo. The route passes by the Oamara Clay Cliffs and the Lindis Pass and is beautiful. Arrive in the afternoon and go for an...

Red Bridge Campsite, Wanaka First up is Wanaka: we go shopping, refuel Zuhlo, and refill our fresh water supply. The best investment of the day: headlamps - that finally makes...

Men mature until they're 14, then they just grow.

On our way from Queenstown to Felton Road Winery, we stopped at a bungy bridge. This is the exact bridge where my parents jumped during their honeymoon in New Zealand about 25...