Travelogues Matamata

Any true fan of Peter Jackson's masterpiece 'The Lord of the Rings' knows that in New Zealand, you can find one of the many filming locations from over 15 years ago almost...

The first days in New Zealand

You think your problems start when your roommates put on a little snoring concert at night with great tact and amazing nostril volume. polyphonic. Partially also in combination...

From Hamilton, I first drive towards Raglan to the Bridal Veil Falls, which plunge 55m there. Then it goes on to Raglan, where I watch the surfers on the beach. The waves today...

In New Zealand, you can't really avoid Peter Jackson and his adaptations of 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'. And so, today we're getting the full dose - Hobbiton, a visit...

Vacation. The word that comes to mind first when I think about the time that has passed since the last entry. Even though the second half of the South Island turned out...

The journey begins with Emma. Our first stop: Matamata. We spent our first night in the camper van on a small farm overlooking green hills with cows and animal neighbors...

Time for my first road trip here in New Zealand. In the morning we are excited to pick up our car for the day. There is a lot of excitement before driving on the left side....