Takaka

Best travel reports from Takaka

A dream comes true

Hello dear ones, I'm finally back. So much has happened in the last week that I didn't have time to write anything here. But now I have a moment for myself and will make up for...

South Island here we come

Wednesday 28.2. (30 km) We take the ferry in the afternoon and meet Marion from Schwabenländle and a Frenchman who are also traveling by bike. We cycle the first few km...

Golden Bay and Takaka Hills (New Zealand Part 25)

In the morning, we drove to the Ngarua Cave, where millions of stalactites are hidden. During a guided tour, we were able to see them in the large cave. Bones of Moas...

05/05/2018 - The purest water sources of New Zealand

After it stayed dry yesterday, it poured down today. The decision to rent a kayak for the day was thus taken away from us. We didn't stay in Marahau any longer and continued our...

Day 15 - Exploring the Golden Bay

Today's route took us towards the Golden Bay. First, we have to cross the Takaka Hill. During my last visit two years ago, it was closed due to multiple landslides, completely...

13.1.2018: Rain, rain and more rain

Due to the continuous rain, I spend the morning safe and sound in the hostel. When it finally takes a break around noon, I quickly devour my food and start my exploration tour. ...

09/05/2018 - Workshop visit in Takaka

Sunrises like these are simply wonderful. The outside temperature was in the double digits and the beach was only a few steps away. While Tobi grabbed the tripod and camera, I...

Escape to Kaikoura

After three days of continuous rain, we decided to switch from the west coast to the east coast. SURPRISINGLY, it rained yesterday when we arrived.....ta-dahhhhh -_- The car...

The beautiful Golden Bay and the first Wwoofing Bäh

After over a month, we had explored and circled most of the South Island and returned to Nelson. That's where our South Island adventure began. It was somewhat crazy to come...

Tag 45,46 Takaka

To avoid the bad weather at Abel Tasman, we spent 2 days at Golden Bay, a little (and especially a steep pass) further inland. We visited the PupuSprings - a sacred place for...

Monday, 27.01.20, Day 71

Waitapu Bridge Reserve, Takaka Today we want to take advantage of the super good weather and spend the day at the beach. But before that, we will explore the small town of...