Other side of the world
24 oktober 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌧 14 °C
After 5hours in the plane I had a quick stopover in Sydney. Another 3 hours later I arrived in the International Airport in Auckland. Which is basically exactly on the other side of the world ofMeer informatie
Auckland
31 oktober 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
⛅ 17 °C
One week I walked around “Auckland“ and tried to set up for a bicycle tour! But everything is so much more expensive even the second hand bikes. It seems that the tour is not happening.
AucklandMeer informatie
Cape Reinga
2 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 18 °C
Today I drove all the way up to "Cape Reinga" which sits right on the northern top of New Zealand. Stunning coastal views and an ocean which seemed to flow in two directions, as currents from theMeer informatie
Toilet
3 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 18 °C
The toilets are designed by the famous Austrian architect "Hundertwasser". From 1975 he used to live here till he died in 2000.
Sometimes a picture says more then words!
Diese Toiletten wurden vomMeer informatie
Waipoua Kauri Forest
3 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌙 26 °C
I went to the ancient "Kauri" forest. Where I could see the world biggest "Kauritree". (29,9m high and a girth of 16,41m) It's name is "Te Matua Naghere" what means father of the forest! as well asMeer informatie
Waipu Cave
4 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌙 26 °C
A very wet morning but it didn't really matter because I was going to do a bit caving!
But first I had do drive for 2h from the west coast back to the highway.
The Cave itself was pretty amazing. JustMeer informatie
Hobbiton
6 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 17 °C
Today I stopped by at the "Beggins". The drive to middle earth took a while but eventually I got there payed the ridiculous price and got to the shire!
Pretty funny seeing the Hobbit holes in reality.Meer informatie
Taupo
7 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 17 °C
A very nice town, on the lake "Taupo". Over the lake you can already see the snowy peaks of the volcanos at the "Tangariro" NP.
You can find evidence on volcanic activity everywhere in the region.Meer informatie
Mordor
8 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 16 °C
Today I went to the "Tongariro NP". Where I did the world famous "Tangariro Alpine crossing" an 20km one way walk.
Already the drive to the startpoint was very scenic, with the snowy peaks and amazingMeer informatie
Lost World
9 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 21 °C
It was a big drive around, today!
First I went back into the "Tongariro Np" to see if I can climb up "Mt Raphael"- No, just in summer.
So I took of to the coast to go along the "Surf Highway 45" toMeer informatie
South coast
11 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 18 °C
In the evening I went to the Pinnacles, some washed out rock formations. Which were also in the last part of the "Lord of the Rings" triologie. In the morning I went to the "Cape Palliser" on theMeer informatie
Wellington
16 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
⛅ 14 °C
After just 4days in Wellington, I will leave to the south island tomorrow! At least I managed to go to the national museum "Te Papa" and up the "Mount Victoria" with nice views over the city!
NachMeer informatie
Able Tasman NP
18 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 16 °C
In the morning I made the scenic way over the "Cooks Strait"
Afterwards I strait meet up with "Annais". We went shopping and in the evening we started the "Abel Tasman Great Walk"! And two hours laterMeer informatie
Into the Wild
30 november 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
⛅ 19 °C
After a planing the last days and figure out a plan for my further travel. Now I'm finally heading into the Woods!
First I started with "Mt Arthur" (1795m). But to get there I needed to hitchhike 30kmMeer informatie
Can't stop the flow
1 december 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
⛅ 19 °C
After I finished the "Wangapeka" track I had to walk for around 7km on the street before a friendly man gave me a ride to "Karamea".
Because this went so good and I didn't had to walk for anotherMeer informatie
On the big move
16 december 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌧 4 °C
Finally after a bit a hassle I decided to go down the south island, along the "Te Araroa".
I got food for the next 10days and tried to get to the start. But hitchhiking out of Nelson was harder as IMeer informatie
Nelson Lakes
17 december 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌧 4 °C
After I got to "Sant Arnaud" I checked the petrol/ grocery/ general store and was shocked how sparingly the selection is!
No oats, meant no breakfast! So I decided to book in for the famous "AngelusMeer informatie
Food Run #1
18 december 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 17 °C
After the shop in "St Arnaud" was very sparingly supplied with food. I needed to hitchhike back to "Nelson" which took a long day! So I stayed here overnight. But I also could get me shoes fixed!Meer informatie
Nelson Lakes to Arthur's Pass
28 december 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌙 20 °C
Set up with another heavy bag full with 12days of food I tried to get back to "St Arnaud". It took me 5 cars and a hole day. I end up setting up the tent somewhere next to the Lake!
On the beautifulMeer informatie
Foodrun #2
30 december 2015, Nieuw-Zeeland
🌙 20 °C
In the morning back down from the "Goat Pass Hut" to the road. And then I needed to hitchhike to "Arthur's Pass Village" to see what the shop there has to offer and ask for more tracks! But both endMeer informatie
The Journey goes on
4 januari 2016, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 15 °C
With my heavy backpack I tried to get back to "Arthur's Pass". As I finally got a ride, the road was closed due to a bad accident. This resulted in that I had to stay another night in Greymouth andMeer informatie
Two Thump Track
7 januari 2016, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 15 °C
My planed section was strait to "Tekapo Village" but because the "Two Thump Track" was on my to do list I might give it an extra chapter!
After already ~30km I had another nine to go. A beautiful walkMeer informatie
Every day a marathon
9 januari 2016, Nieuw-Zeeland
☀️ 15 °C
Once in the village I got two apples a banana and a package of biscuits.
A shot stop and the package of biscuits later I went on towards "Twizel"
The notes for this 99,5km (not even a hundred!)Meer informatie
Last leg to boots
13 januari 2016, Nieuw-Zeeland
⛅ 24 °C
After I sneaked a night at the campground at the "Lake Ohau".
The last 2,5km on the road were waiting before it finally got back to an tramping track!
Easy and well formed but I was glad to be back inMeer informatie
Wanaka
14 januari 2016, Nieuw-Zeeland
☁️ 0 °C
With my parcel under the arm I walked through town to find a hostel. I couldn't believe how busy it was hundreds of people in the streets! The obvious first option of the YHA hostel was booked out...Meer informatie


























































































































