Travelogues Northland

On Sunday, we returned to Whangarei. A new experience awaited us. We will be undertaking a house and pet sit for two weeks. Specifically, we will be looking after the home of an...

The new week began with a travel day. However, we planned a few stops along the way to make the journey more enjoyable and visit a few small towns. We stopped at the Koutu...

So the plan was actually beach hopping today. Well, I woke up right by the sea at sunrise. I then made some phone calls and cooked. I accidentally made pesto pasta for an entire...

Today was not the last day, but the last day with my planned route. Okay, yes, I still have the car for a few more days and Auckland is still coming. But this was the last time...

In the morning I was able to brush my teeth and do my thing in the on-site bathroom, which was absolutely premium. I then went back to my car and the guy next to me came over...

The new week started with a short hike to St. Pauls Rock. The short ascent, which included a small climbing section with a steel cable, was definitely worth the effort. We were...

On the trail of the Māori

So guys, awake! Here at the mega campsite in Whangarei. When I woke up around 7, got ready in the bathroom, etc., more and more people gathered to jog. There were so many, and...

This week featured an experience that Julian has been looking forward to for several months. We went on a diving trip to the Poor Knights Islands. We had to be at the meeting...

On Monday, we drove to Tawharanui Regional Park to hike the Ecologic Trail. The Regional Park is known for its abundance of bird species, like the Takahe and of course, New...

In Whangarei, there is plenty of water: the Town Basin on the Hatea River, at least one waterfall, and a Hundertwasser house and museum. Did you know that the Austrian...

I have decided, contrary to my original plans, to stay one more day in Paihia and only continue to Whangarei in the afternoon. Because I want to do something else here. This...

After my full-day boat tour, I embark on a full-day bus tour. We start at 7 AM because the journey to New Zealand's northernmost point is quite far. Our bus driver is named...

On the early morning of the second-to-last day of January, I set off very early to Paihia after some intense cat petting, just 20 minutes away from Kerikeri. Paihia is also a...

Sometimes people forget things. For example, I often forget my school key at home, and Felix laughs at me when I knock again. I rarely forget appointments, but it does happen....

Adventure in the depths - fun in the waters of New Zealand.

Important stories from New Zealand and a light end to the day.

Classy view of the sea and on the sea.

A not-so-fun hike with great views and a closed track.

Sand Sliding - the largest sand dunes in New Zealand.

Phew... it looked quite different yesterday! It's gray, windy, rainy, and cool. How unpleasant. Today, we're heading towards 90 Mile Beach. Check-out time at most places is...

We wake up to bright sunshine, summer temperatures, and a view of the sea. We brew tea and enjoy the scenery. Strengthened by breakfast, we think about how the day should...

From Ahipara, I headed towards Paihia. At Taupo Bay, I made breakfast and had my air mattress inflated while surfing. After that, I made a stop at the Challenging Hike. After 2...

Cape Reinga

Riding Lesson

An indescribable experience, herding goats and racing across the countryside with the quad and dogs. Together with Nick and the four dogs, I went to another farmer on the other...

Even though no day here is like the other, there are a few fundamental things that remain the same every day. Daily Routine: Getting up between 7 and 8 Feeding the cows Having...

Kiwis

This is the trail you want to walk if you are in Auckland and have a car!

Yippee!!!! Given the occasion (especially for Till and Siegbert): PROBABILITY CALCULATION Our current campsite promises that you have a 50% chance of seeing a kiwi on a night...