Wanaka is also called the "cool little brother of Queenstown" because of the similar location to a lake and the mountains surrounding. Additionally there's quite a big backpacker scene and heaps toRead more
At the Department of Conservation in Haast we made a stop because there was also a free museum. An info board showed several huts and tracks in the area, one of them the Copland Track. It looked quiteRead more
After hiking for two days and because the weather was pretty bad with rainfalls all day we decided not to go on a bigger hike at Fox Glacier. The trip to the viewpoint was about an hour but youRead more
The West Coast gave itself the subtitle "Untamed Wilderness". And it really suits because there's no cellphone service almost the whole way and endless walks, hikes and tramping tracks into theRead more
If you're in the Golden Bay, the Abel Tasman National Park is a must-see! Serene beaches with stunning views that can be experienced best as part of a multi day hike along the Great Walk.
In our caseRead more
We came to Marlborough/Blenheim with the intention of me getting a job... But after about a week we decided to move on.
There were promises from a local "Seasonal worker coordinator" that I would getRead more
We've stayed for a few weeks at a farm in the middle of the Canterbury plains aka the WhoopWhoops. It was an amazing experience and we enjoyed the company of the Scarlett family and their animals aRead more
After my mum arrived, Arthur's Pass was our first stop. We are happy to be back on the road. And Arthur's Pass was an amazing spot!
The scenery stretches over to the West Coast with heaps ofRead more
After a detour to Motueka visiting friends of my mum we headed North. Finally crossing the Cook Straight to the North Island.
We had beautiful weather in the Picton but it turned worse on the otherRead more