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In the middle of nowhere: Fox Glacier or kiwis and fireflies
The cities in New Zealand are, with very few exceptions, quite small. But even that is too much to say when it comes to Fox Glacier. This place consists basically of only one...
“Storm is only when the sheep no longer have curls”
Today, we are reporting due to a forced break imposed on us by Cyclone “Fehi”. From last night until tomorrow afternoon, large parts of both islands are in the grip of storm,...
Chapter X - West Coast × Glaciers
The West Coast - rainy but with an impressive landscape.
Day 38 (March 5th) - Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Matheson
We had a lot planned for today, so we set our alarm for 7 am. In reality, we got up at 8 am, which was still early for us. First, we drove to Fox Glacier, which was just around...
Snow-covered mountains, through rainforests to the glacier
We wake up. 6° and the mountains in the distance are full of snow. Yes my loves, that's how it goes in New Zealand. The weather can change really quickly here. So cheers to our...
Here and there
After the last few days were not so nice, we treated ourselves to a bit of rest in Fox Glacier.
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park: Hike around Lake Matheson
Fox Glacier from a distance and hike around Lake Matheson instead of helicopter and quad bike tour.
06. February Bunnockburn - Fox Glacier
We are heading towards Fox Glacier via Wanaka, passing Lake Hawea and then Lake Wanaka. The vegetation changes from shrubs and grasslands near the mountains to dense forests,...
The way to the West Coast
We leave Wanaka and drive on Route 6 towards Haast, first 60 km along Lake Hawea and then along Lake Wanaka. Afterwards we pass Haast Pass and drive to the Tasman Sea along the...
Bad luck at Fox Glacier (NZL)
The Fox Glacier is another glacier located about 30 km from the Franz Josef Glacier. The Fox Glacier is one of the few glaciers that ends in the rainforest. I wanted to see...
Tenth day of the trip, unsettled on the West Coast.
After the day ended with sunshine yesterday, it rained this morning. So, I put on my rain gear, but when I started riding, the sun came out. However, it was still worth it, as...
10/04/2018 - Access road open
After the energy-draining hike of the previous day on the "Roberts Point Track", we slept really well last night. We woke up with slightly heavy legs. Like almost every morning,...
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park: Hike around Lake Matheson
Fox Glacier from a distance and hike around Lake Matheson instead of helicopter and quad bike tour.
Gold rush
Gold! Gold has been found! It is amazing that with this reputation about 150 years ago...
Franz - Josef and Fox - off to the glaciers
From Wanaka we continued to the West Coast towards Haast and then up the coast to the town of Fox Glacier, where we had reserved a cabin at the campsite for 2 nights, as it...
Glaciers - the second
Hello dear ones, I can finally get back to you. The last few days were rather weak when it comes to the internet. And as you may have noticed, I have switched to writing my...
10/04/2018 - Access road open
After the energy-draining hike of the previous day on the "Roberts Point Track", we slept really well last night. We woke up with slightly heavy legs. Like almost every morning,...
Outside the Comfort Zone
We have decided to step out of our comfort zone during our trip. So far, this was not really the case, as we were mostly traveling in a campervan or camper here in NZ. We always...
The way to the West Coast
We leave Wanaka and drive on Route 6 towards Haast, first 60 km along Lake Hawea and then along Lake Wanaka. Afterwards we pass Haast Pass and drive to the Tasman Sea along the...
06. February Bunnockburn - Fox Glacier
We are heading towards Fox Glacier via Wanaka, passing Lake Hawea and then Lake Wanaka. The vegetation changes from shrubs and grasslands near the mountains to dense forests,...
Haast - Fox Glacier
6.2. - 8.2. Finally, we are at the sea! The landscape has definitely changed now. We are now driving along the sea and through the jungle. It is much greener, but the weather...
Bad luck at Fox Glacier (NZL)
The Fox Glacier is another glacier located about 30 km from the Franz Josef Glacier. The Fox Glacier is one of the few glaciers that ends in the rainforest. I wanted to see...
Tenth day of the trip, unsettled on the West Coast.
After the day ended with sunshine yesterday, it rained this morning. So, I put on my rain gear, but when I started riding, the sun came out. However, it was still worth it, as...
Many kilometers and lots of rain
It didn't rain all the time and there were really great things to see, but after a few days you run out of dry clothes.
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