Lake Matheson
18 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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 coastEn savoir plus
Gillespies Beach Campsite
18 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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 aEn savoir plus
Glacier hopping
19 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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, yesEn savoir plus
Franz Josef
19 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
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 beautifulEn savoir plus
Heli hike op Fox Glacier
19 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
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 gelukkigEn savoir plus
Fox Glacier
19 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
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
19 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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 riviertjieEn savoir plus
Cape Foulwind
20 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
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 forEn savoir plus
Rest Area Owen Junction
20 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
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 aEn savoir plus
Punakaiki Beach Camp
20 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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 hearEn savoir plus
Pancake rocks
20 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
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 hadEn savoir plus
Beachwalk Punakaiki
20 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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 stretchedEn savoir plus
Coffee fix
21 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
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, youEn savoir plus
Totaranui Camping Ground
21 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
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 roadsEn savoir plus
Abel Tasman Day 1
21 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
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 beingEn savoir plus
The Barn
22 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
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 usedEn savoir plus
Abel Tasman Day 2
22 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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 AbelEn savoir plus
Running the Abel Tasman track
23 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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 ofEn savoir plus
Wednesday winetrial
23 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
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. TheEn savoir plus
Aussie bay campsite
23 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
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 wasEn savoir plus
Killing time in Picton
24 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
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 theEn savoir plus
Picton to Wellington Ferry
24 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
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 boardingEn savoir plus
Wellington @night
24 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
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. WhenEn savoir plus
Motorhome Park
24 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
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 libraryEn savoir plus
Road to Napier
25 novembre 2016, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
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.
AtEn savoir plus





































































































































