Travelogues Rodney

On Monday, it was a real organization day. We did laundry, packed, and we also had to register our new van. Unlike in Germany, it doesn't take much here in New Zealand: You need...

Bird lovers, beware: Gannet spam incoming!

So on 18th January, I took the ferry from Picton on the South Island to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand on the North Island. Everything went smoothly with my campervan, I...

I can have breakfast in front of my camper in glorious sunshine and leave shortly before 10 o'clock. During breakfast, I checked the weather reports for the alternative...

We leave the mud and bad weather behind and head to Leigh. Here we first stop at the dive shop and I finally book my first dive. However, it won't take place for another two...

We have never slept this long during our entire vacation. Until 10:00 am. That speaks for an ultra comfortable bed, doesn't it? Yesterday we already researched that apart from...

Saturday, 21st September 2019 So the first few days have passed. Fortunately, I was able to quickly arrange a bank account, even though I had to drive to a branch that was half...

The first night in the car was quite unusual and we had a restless sleep. We were often woken up by a rain shower that sounded quite loud in the car. But overall, the mattress...

On Monday, it's time for us to say goodbye to the familiar environment - the Waitata Bay and the people and animals we have been dealing with. We start our fully packed 'Wish'...

Great for hiking and especially for admiring birdsong.

Muriwai Beach

'Tokatoka Lookout Track'

The day after buying the car, we spent our time figuring out how to fit our belongings under the bed. It quickly became clear that plastic boxes offer the best organization and...

22/11/16 Today we are already getting up at 07:15 AM because we have a lot to do (Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium and the trip to North Land). Unfortunately, we experience our first...

Funny, actually we thought we would spend a whole week in the Coromandel region. In the end, it was only 2 days. You never know how things will turn out, but the campsites...

Welcome to the third Wwoofing station. From November 19th to November 28th, we spent our time with another young family. The bus ride started in Kaitaia and took us back towards...

Piha is a small sleepy coastal village surrounded by rocky hills that make you feel like you're in the south of France. We spend two days here enjoying beautiful sunsets at...

For four days, Elli and I are going to Coromandel! It has often been said that it is a beautiful city and great for backpackers. So I had some expectations for Coromandel. ...

As you may have noticed, photos from October 17th were only posted a day later. This was due to the accommodation we stayed in this time. Everything was very basic and there was...

The journey takes us all the way to the north of the island. We didn't want to force ourselves to drive all the way up in one day. So our goal for a stopover today was Matakana,...

YES WE DID IT!!! Finally we were able to redeem my birthday gift and it was indescribable, breathtaking and sooo exciting! From 5000 meters it went 75 seconds in free fall...

45 Minuten außerhalb von Auckland haben wir den Muriwai Beach besucht. Bekannt für seinen schwarzen Sand und die Tölpel (Vogelart) war es uns einen kurzen Besuch wert.

Our first night took us to the north of Auckland in a picturesque bay. After a rainy and windy night, we were rewarded with the most beautiful colors of land and sea. Those were...

31.08.19 - Jonna Our water tank is empty again, so we are heading to the next refill opportunity. It is located in a place where we can spend some time. There is a library that...

For almost a week, we have been on a "farm" that is a good 15-hour walk from the center of Auckland, but still technically part of Auckland. Why did I put "farm" in quotation...

Snorkeling in the oldest marine reserve in New Zealand.

Port Albert in Wellsford A cold night in the rooftop tent passed and we made our way to Whangarei. But before that, we had a delicious breakfast. On the way to the new campsite,...

Yesterday we had our first breakdown. Fortunately, the tire was just flat. 🤪

Wake up at 6 am, be on the mat by 7 am, like at the post office back then. First, pick for 2.5 hours until the first 10-minute break. The boss extended lunch because the midday...