My Auckland Home (Ponsonby)
1. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
My lovely Airbnb in Ponsonby. Hosts Peter and Judy are fantastic.The houses in this area are adorable. Wooden with little front porches you can sit on. Lots of cafes, restaurants and shops on the mainWeiterlesen
Mission Bay, Auckland
1. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A 20 mins drive from Auckland on a road that takes you all along the coast. For the best views of Auckland stop at the car park of the Sea Life Aquarium in Orakei and then drive on to Mission Bay. AllWeiterlesen
One Tree Hill, Auckland
1. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders.The summit provides views across theWeiterlesen
Going North (Auckland to Paihia)
2. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
So this is it. My first proper road trip. It will take me up North to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. It's an approximately 250km drive which should take about 3.5 hours. Knowing me and how often I stopWeiterlesen
On my way North (Hatfields Beach)
2. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Windswept and wild beach. Only came past because I avoided the toll road. Looked through the trees and there it was. It's amazing that these beaches are just dotted around the coastline. One moreWeiterlesen
On my way North (Waiwera Beach)
2. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This one is a little gem! A little beach with lots of atmosphere. Completely deserted apart from a lovely local lady and her dog Harley who told me all about the area and the beach itself. 🐕😊🌊
On my way North (Waipu)
2. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The landscapes are changing from beaches to green mountains with sheep and cattle to lush rainforests to beaches again.
Coming over one steep hill, I saw the majestic Whangarei Heads in theWeiterlesen
On my way North (Tamaterau)
2. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Stopped here for a little break after driving for about 3 hours. 😊
Paihia, New Zealand
2. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The 1st stop of my road trip and my home for the next 2 days. After arriving at the hostel 'Cap'n Bobs' (http://www.capnbobs.co.nz/) and checking into my room, I made my way to the Waitangi TreatyWeiterlesen
Day trip (Motuarohia Island)
3. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
It is safe to say that today I am feeling like the luckiest little German on the planet and I think I found paradise 😊.
I had an incredible day exploring the Bay of Islands with the crew fromWeiterlesen
Sunrise (Paihia, New Zealand)
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
I got up early today to see the sunrise. It was quite something to see the new day being born in such a beautiful setting. 😊
Paihia to Warkworth (Tane Mahuta)
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I was lucky enough to arrive when nearly nobody else was here and had the chance to sit with this magnificent Kauri tree for a while and enjoy its presence. It was quite humbling and I left feelingWeiterlesen
Paihia to Warkworth (Snells Beach)
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
My home for the night and 5 mins walk from the beach. Went for a swim for the first time and it was like sitting in a bathtub, so warm was the water. I just sat in the water and enjoyed the views. 🌊
Tawharanui Peninsula
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Took a drive just before sunset to enjoy the deserted beaches of the park. Gravelly, unpaved, windy roads make for adventurous driving. Loved being the only one on the beach. 😊
Sunset (Snells Beach)
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Managed to see the sunset on my way home from the Regional Park. I don't have the words or a good enough camera to describe all the beautiful colours that were on display. 🌅
Paihia to Warkworth (Opononi)
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
This is a place where you can go sand boarding, bouldering etc. It was a bit weird to drive around in lush greenery and to suddenly see sand dunes.
Paihia to Warkworth (Omapere)
4. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
I stumbled across this little walk by accident. There were signs saying there is a 'scenic lookout' so I thought I'd have a look. There is the Waimamaku Coastal Track and the Signal Station Track,Weiterlesen
Warkworth to Hahei (Tairoua)
5. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
The drive down to Hahei went relatively quick (around 3 hours). I guess it helps that a lot of the route was on State Highway 😊.
Only stopped once to sit down by the beach in Tairoua. As you canWeiterlesen
Hahei
5. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
My home for the day and I'm staying at the lovely Tatahi Lodge (www.tatahilodge.co.nz). The hostel is 5 - 10 mins away from Hahei beach from where you can reach Cathedral Cove (by kayak, by foot or byWeiterlesen
Cathedral Cove
5. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
You can reach Cathedral Cove by kayak, by foot or by water taxi. I walked there and took the taxi back. The walk is about 1 hour long and you need good footwear. Having said that I saw a lot of peopleWeiterlesen
Hot Water Beach
6. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Early morning walk on Hot Water Beach. Nearly deserted apart from dog walkers, surfers and people with shovels who are keen to dig their own personal hot water hole.
It is amazing, you walk down theWeiterlesen
Whangamata
6. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A quick stop to stretch my legs at Whangamata beach. Lots of SUPs around. Surf seems to be great. Also picked up two German hitchhikers who kept me company from just after Hahei to Mount Maunganui.Weiterlesen
Mount Maunganui
6. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
My home for the night in a lovely Airbnb close to the beach. Went for a walk and collected lots of beautiful shells as presents for people at home. 🌊 Spending the afternoon with my wonderful friendWeiterlesen
Rotorua
7. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I'm in Rotorua for the next 2 nights in a lively hostel called Funky Green Voyager (http://funkygreenvoyager.co.nz/). The drive from Mount Maunganui only took an hour so I had enough time to exploreWeiterlesen
Whakarawerawera
7. März 2016 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Whakarewarewa (reduced version of Te Whakarewarewatanga O Te Ope Taua A Wahiao, meaning The gathering place for the war parties of Wahiao, often abbreviated to Whaka by locals) is a geothermal areaWeiterlesen
Elaine Webb
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