Lake Matheson

There is a way nature speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to listen to the story.
I read 101 things every Kiwi should do, Lake Matheson was on the West coastRead more
Gillespies Beach Campsite

Our campsite tonight, Gillespie's beach, is close to Fox Glacier, its completely bizarre to stand on the pebble beach and see snowcapped mountains. The beach seems endless. It is also operated by aRead more
Glacier hopping

We started today at 5:30 am in the attempt to go to lake Matheson again in the hope that the sky's would be clear and that we would see the reflection of the snowcapped mountains on the lake, yesRead more
Franz Josef

Our initial plan was to walk the route after our heli-hike, but the mist over the mountains decided otherwise. We got to the trial super early and luckily beat the Chinese tour bus. It was a beautifulRead more
Heli hike op Fox Glacier

Ek skryf die oudjie in afrikaans want ek kan eenvoudig nie so liries raak in engels nie.
Na die aanvanklike teleurstelling dat ons groep gekanseleer was as gevolg van die weer, was ons gelukkigRead more
Fox Glacier

One of those defining moments in life... where I want to hang in for a little longer. I am so happy to be so close to the grandeur of nature.
"How great is thou art🎼"
{Issy}
Fox Gletser Lol

Wat is nog 'n uur roundtrip hike? Ek sê let's do it! Pretty much my en Roedolf se gesprek. Die stappie is korter maar baie mooi met 'n diep valley met NOG watervalle (ons raak blasé) en riviertjieRead more
Cape Foulwind

The most delicious fried calamari I have ever had at the Beach Hut, a beautiful setting. It was served with salted popcorn in the salad which was quite random.
We walked to the seal colony, only forRead more
Rest Area Owen Junction

We arrived at the camp area which is more like a picnic spot next to the state highway. As We already had a long day, we wanted an early night so we settled on camping there. The site itself was aRead more
Punakaiki Beach Camp

After a funfilled day of Glaciers we arrived at this site just after 10 pm, it was already dark and we couldn't appreciate that our site was basically 5 meters from the beach, although we could hearRead more
Pancake rocks

The blow hole of the pancake rocks are only blowing at hight tide, which was unfortunately at 4am, however if your lucky and the sea is rough it still blows up to 3 hours after high tide.
So we hadRead more
Beachwalk Punakaiki

Probably the most extreme South Island weather we experienced, torrential rain to be followed by beautiful clear skies only to run back to save our laundry.
We went for a walk on the long stretchedRead more
Coffee fix

I love tiny little coffee spots, who just have all the detail and french flair figured out. Oh and FAST free wifi is a big Bonus ( the Americans rubbed off on me).
I wish I could try everything, youRead more
Totaranui Camping Ground

This site was recommended to us by the owner of the camp site in Panukiaki as this site is one that kiwis mostly use if they go camping.
She neglected to mention the 80km of winding pass roadsRead more
Abel Tasman Day 1

Conclusion - I am a sunbaby- born in summer - barefoot - being outside - that's how I love to roll.
Biggest fear being cold
Second biggest fear being VERY cold
Ok for real my biggest fear is beingRead more
The Barn

According to Isabel this is the best site we have been to so far. She was extremely impressed by the fact that they had a herb garden which was free to pick from and use. She picked origanum and usedRead more
Abel Tasman Day 2

Fueled up and hiked out from Totaranui, we turned around at Waiharakeke Bay just short of the overnight hut at Awaroa. We did not want to mess around with tidal crossings.The route is part of the AbelRead more
Running the Abel Tasman track

Running part of the first day of the Abel Tasman track cause according to Isabel walking takes too much time and its now getting boring.
We wanted to see this side to at least experience 2 days ofRead more
Wednesday winetrial

We drove to Nelson via the wine region of upper Moutere and the Hills from Marahau, the bottom side of Abel Tasman.
First stop is Neudorf Vineyards. The winery is hidden in a beautiful setting. TheRead more
Aussie bay campsite

Aussie bay, recommended by a kiwi lady, at the last wine tasting was a bit of a longer drive than I anticipated after a couple of wines earlier today, but it was a very scenic drive. The scenery wasRead more
Killing time in Picton

Our ferry from the South island was delayed because of the earthquake damage. We arrived pretty early in any case, as our campsite was a close drive to Picton. We explored our options from the theRead more
Picton to Wellington Ferry

The trip on the ferry ⛴ was an experience to say the least.
It started off with a delay of 2 hours then a 30 plus minute wait to drive on the ferry after check in. Just before we started boardingRead more
Wellington @night

As we approached the North Island, Wellington with its high-rise buildings and busy port immediately strike as the complete contrast of Picton in the South, you can sense the hustle and bustle. WhenRead more
Motorhome Park

Nothing fancy about this site. It was about an hours drive from Wellington which is not to bad and its free.
Public toilet across the road which came in handy and free wifi from the public libraryRead more
Road to Napier

Over 3 hours drive from our last campsite to Napier where we plan to stay the night. The weather was miserable and not much to see and do on the road, so we stopped for a long awaited KFC lunch.
AtRead more