Travelogues Picton

03.01.2015 I set my alarm because I have to fill the parking meter at 10:00 and check out at the same time. My bag is incredibly heavy and I wonder why. I only bought the really...

A report from the West and North Coast of the South Island

Bipi goes Kiwi.... .... when I saw a report about the Marlborough Sounds on TV about 10 years ago, I wished I could go there, but I didn't really think it was possible. And now...

From the North to the South. South Island ahead!

Port of Picton

Dunedin - Christchurch For us, it was back to Christchurch from Dunedin because we have to make it to Picton by January 17th, as that's where our ferry departs for Wellington on...

It started like a normal vacation day. The first hike to the viewpoint over Picton at 9 a.m. Once again we went up the mountain, because somehow all the viewpoints in the world...

So today we took the ferry from Wellington to Picton. Be there an hour before departure at the latest and we just about made it. No problem with the navigation system, but the...

stunning bays in the Marlborough Sounds...

On April 11th, we set off early in the morning with the ferry from Wellington to Picton on the South Island of New Zealand! Unfortunately, the weather was anything but...

Today was the day when we would leave the North Island and turn to the adventure of the South Island. We got up at 5:50 a.m., had breakfast, and said goodbye to Conrad. The...

Today it will be difficult to get you off the couch, and not just because everyone is still recovering from New Year's Eve, but because our day was rather uneventful. We had to...

23.01.2015 Due to breakfast, I have to wake up with an alarm clock once again. When you get breakfast...! It is prepared in the bar on the bar counter. There are two types of...

Waterfront of Picton

I spent my last hours in Wellington mainly planning the days to come. I will let you know what I have planned in a few minutes, but first: I'm on the South Island :D This...

We have arrived and getting off the ferry was much faster than getting on. Since we were dog tired, we found a place where we could sleep standing up. When I woke up, Pascal was...

The first night in Picton was unusually mild. Wearing long clothes and the second blanket turned out to be a bit too much - how could we have known with the fluctuating...

Hello dear ones, here I am again. Today there is really not much to tell, because we had a cozy day today, meaning we slept until 8:30 am, had a leisurely breakfast and packed...

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...

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...

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...

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...