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After we've had a good night's sleep, we start the day with a short but mountainous jog and then give ourselves plenty of time to get ready. So it happens that we don't have...
A few days ago, we left the remote town of Karamea and started our journey back to Westport. Although we were fascinated by the nature further north, we were looking forward to...
On Monday, we leave the idyllic Lake Rotoiti shortly after sunrise and have breakfast directly by the lake before heading towards Westport. The route leads through a winding...
On the second sunny day, we went to Westport where we had booked a surf lesson. On the way there, we passed the Pancake Rocks. These are known for the rocks there resembling...
Auf in den Norden... Nach meinen schönen Tagen in Hokitika bei David und Ann ging es dann weiter Richtung Norden. Mein nächstes Ziel war Westport. Westport ist eine eher...
Another stop was at Ruby Bay near Nelson, where we had a great campground right by the sea and could buy great wine. Afterwards, we continued to the two lakes Lake Rotoiti and...
To also learn about some history, we visited an old coal mine in Denniston which was in operation until 2010. There is still coal mining happening in NZ for export. The coal can...
Every time I traveled from one place to the next, I was sure it couldn't get any nicer or better. But then every time I am convinced of the opposite. Westport itself didn't win...
This morning, cautiously draw back the curtain to check, is it raining or not. Yes, the weather frog had mercy and almost no clouds and clear view of the Fox Glacier. So we set...
Tuesday the 31st of December til Thursday the 2nd of January: On Tuesday we went for a short hike to Punakaiki. It was a nice easy hike along the Porarari River. As we were...
Today we continued towards the West Coast. We made a small stop at an old railway bridge including a preserved tunnel (both from the 1920s). Arriving in Westport, we walked...
Kaiteriteri - Westport - Lake Mahinapua
This morning, cautiously draw back the curtain to check, is it raining or not. Yes, the weather frog had mercy and almost no clouds and clear view of the Fox Glacier. So we set...
We continued our journey by bus at 11 o'clock today. Unfortunately, our bus driver's prediction came true and it has been stormy all day. The sun briefly came out during our...
Kaiteriteri - Westport - Lake Mahinapua
The small harbor of Westport
At 8 o'clock the alarm clock rings. Drizzle is forecasted outside. Today there is plenty of driving ahead. It's off to the West Coast to Westport. The walk to Split Apple Rock...
To also learn about some history, we visited an old coal mine in Denniston which was in operation until 2010. There is still coal mining happening in NZ for export. The coal can...
Today we continued towards the West Coast. We made a small stop at an old railway bridge including a preserved tunnel (both from the 1920s). Arriving in Westport, we walked...
Every time I traveled from one place to the next, I was sure it couldn't get any nicer or better. But then every time I am convinced of the opposite. Westport itself didn't win...
Tuesday the 31st of December til Thursday the 2nd of January: On Tuesday we went for a short hike to Punakaiki. It was a nice easy hike along the Porarari River. As we were...
Our journey took us through the coastal town of Westport. From there, we drove north for two days. Then we came back to Westport and continued south. But now, everything...
After the food didn't quite work out the day before, it had to be better today. I had spent the day in Karamea to do a section of the Heaphy Track. A very nice hike through...
I think it's hard to find a restaurant that's open everywhere on Sundays. That was also the case for me in Westport. Arriving at 6pm, the place resembled a ghost town. I only...
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