• Georg Hellmann
  • Georg Hellmann

New Zealand

Inspired by the lord of the rings this is my trip to enter the landscapes I always wanted to see, since I know the films. Read more
  • Te Rauamoa - Te Kuiti

    Dec 11–12, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    building a wheelbarrow for the accommodation, Waitomo Glowworm Cave, 40 km day, another lovely family as trail angels, playing the piano, cleaning windows,

  • Mangaokewa River Walk

    Dec 13–14, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 15 °C

    Resupplying in Te Kuiti, keep taking the wrong way, left behind backpack...or not, just fishing, challenging paths on slippery slopes

  • Timber Trail

    Dec 14–16, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    A nice biking trail through the forest, suspension bridges, Glowworms, long days, night hikes

  • Taumarunui

    Dec 16–17, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    wanted to skip that and head on...safety briefing in the morning for the canoe section, many familiar faces around

  • Round the mountain part 1

    December 19, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    walking around Mt Ruapehu, changing terrain, all kinds of paths, DOC woman telling me about the rules in the area and asking me about a tool to dig a hole...

  • Tama Lakes

    December 19, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    amazing scenery, a beautiful waterfall, worth the little hike up to the second lake, old erupted vents

  • Whanganui River

    Dec 24–28, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Christmas days on the river canoeing with friends, first whole day raining, delicious dinners because of fresh and diverse food in the barrels we didn't have to carry

  • 100 k day - Wellington

    January 7, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    all the way after the Tararuas to Wellington in one day, about 100k with more or less elevation, sun burning on my skin...found an umbrella, so many stairs, first time seeing the South Island

  • Wellington

    Jan 8–17, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

    recovering after the long hiking days, the first night I stayed at McDonalds, then in a hostel next to a McDonalds trying every gourmet chicken burger, once the group arrived, we stayed at Steph's uncles art galleryRead more

  • Queen Charlotte Track

    Jan 17–21, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    The first part of the South Island along the ridge between two sounds, beautiful views, nice campsites

  • Pelorus River

    Jan 23–24, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    walking up the River through fields and over fences, after 20 km surprisingly meeting up with the rest of the group again, who hitched all the way to the first campsite, they hitched even further...20 more for Jake, JazzHands and meRead more

  • Richmond Ranges

    Jan 25–26, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    first mountains on the South Island, a lot of alleviation, more hikers than bunk beds, stunning views, good weather conditions

  • Wairoa River and Mt Ellis

    Jan 26–27, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    a ridge walk down the mountain, walking barefoot for 4 hours because my heels hurt....my whole feet hurt afterwards, a cold but awesome swimming hole at a hut, beautiful river walk