Travelogues Marlborough

Today our journey takes us through Nelson to a farm near Blenheim. First, we stop in Nelson. A short walk through the city center and then onwards towards the Malborough Sounds....

About the Queen Charlotte Drive at Double Bay, we went fishing in the evening and stayed overnight at a free camping site. Our last evening before leaving the South Island and...

Last stop auf der Südinsel ist Picton. Ein sehr überschaubarer Ort der aber der Ausgangspunkt für die Fahrt mit der Fähre auf die Nordinsel ist. Hier haben wir zwei Tage...

My hope that the weather forecast is wrong shatters as soon as I look out of the window in the morning. This means that both option A (driving over the Takaka Hill to the...

In pouring rain, we reached the camping site a few kilometers north of Picton on an uneventful drive. Well, it stopped raining in the evening and we were able to set up our...

The Queen Charlotte Track is located in the Malborough Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand. Before our second multi-day hike started, there was a refreshment. ...

Resume of the south island:Sparsely populated, gorgeous landscapes, fantastic views and amazing wildlife!The hiking tracks are well maintained and most tourist attractions, even...

After a long walk in the National Park, we headed to Nelson. To take a break, we stayed at the closest caravan park for two nights. Since we are now 'Top 10 members', we receive...

Departure for the ferry is shortly after 6 o'clock. Due to the already heavy rush hour traffic to Wellington at the port, it takes just under an hour. Check-in is easy. Everyone...

Wonderful panorama after I woke up and as the hour went on it became brighter and warmer. I stood at the railing with my mouth open and watched the beautiful landscape... The...

The rest of the South Island, this description is a bit understated. No inspiration to write is more accurate. So: from Wanaka to Vox Glacier, which is not accessible (for...

Unfortunately, the beautiful weather has left us and it is very overcast and raining a lot. In Kaikoura, we spent 2 days with fog and clouds. On our arrival on January 30th, we...

In the morning, after 12 days in Takaka, the rain finally caught up with me again. It's only drizzling lightly though. And while it rained at varying intensities during the...

First, take a short city walk through Picton, a charming town where the ferries between the islands arrive and depart. Drive towards Linkwater, where there are beautiful...

Today, a 3-hour walk is on my list - the Picton Snout Track. Most of the time it leads through the bush without any view, where the cicadas strain my eardrums and bounce off my...

In the past months, we have already visited almost all places on the South Island, a real round trip, but two highlights were still missing. First, we headed 130km south to the...

Arriving in Picton, we spent a few enjoyable hours under palm trees and bathing in the Sound. Unlike our first visit, we spotted numerous stingrays in the harbor basin. In the...

Today, I deliberately didn't plan anything to gather my strength for the multi-day hike starting tomorrow. But I'm not completely idle. First, I drive my roommate Arthur to the...

It gets warm very early in the morning at Marfells Beach. A hot day is announced. The plan is to drive further south and visit some more beaches. But I don't get far because...

We left the North Island today, with experiences that are hard to put into words. The crossing was calm and the weather was good. The entrance to Picton was just amazing, I have...

The past few weeks have been all about harvest time, so it has been very busy! In theory, we were never introduced to any task, everything was done according to the motto...

Two hours later we found ourselves in the midst of countless vineyards. After a brief introduction with J., the Vineyard Manager, and an agreement to send all necessary...

The journey was about 150 km in initially bad weather and cold (11 degrees). From Kaikoura heading north, we always follow the coastal highway. Here, entire sections of roads...

Weir Beach Reserve, Waikawa For today, we have set ourselves big goals. Our first stop is Slope Point: the southernmost point of the South Island. Unlike Cape Reinga (the...

Last week and New Zealand. On Friday after I came back, I decided to drive to Nelson in the evening. I slept on the side of the road at night and then continued driving in the...

Whanganui ... continuing to Wellington ... and on the ferry to Picton. Bye, bye Wellington. Entering the Malborough Sounds. Double Bay - Malborough Sounds...

We took the ferry from Wellington to Picton on the South Island. From there, we found a nearby place to stay overnight. The view was okay, right? Lesson of the day: "Look at me....

The ferry is booked, now heading north. Before that, spend a few days at Marfells Beach. Collect paua shells... ...and watch seagulls. Walk to Cape Campbell Lighthouse. ...

In Takaka, Leila, Valerie and I quickly dismantled our tents as the weather was getting worse. I drove a part of the way with Leila because she is taking the ferry a day after...

Collins Memorial Reserve, Picton We're finally realizing the long-awaited kayaking today in the beautiful surroundings of Marlborough Sounds. These remind us of Fiordland in the...