Other side of the world
24 de outubro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌧 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 ofLeia mais
Auckland
31 de outubro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
⛅ 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.
AucklandLeia mais
Cape Reinga
2 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 theLeia mais
Toilet
3 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 vomLeia mais
Waipoua Kauri Forest
3 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌙 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 asLeia mais
Waipu Cave
4 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌙 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. JustLeia mais
Hobbiton
6 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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.Leia mais
Taupo
7 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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.Leia mais
Mordor
8 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 amazingLeia mais
Lost World
9 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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" toLeia mais
South coast
11 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 theLeia mais
Wellington
16 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
⛅ 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!
NachLeia mais
Able Tasman NP
18 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 laterLeia mais
Into the Wild
30 de novembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
⛅ 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 30kmLeia mais
Can't stop the flow
1 de dezembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
⛅ 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 anotherLeia mais
On the big move
16 de dezembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌧 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 ILeia mais
Nelson Lakes
17 de dezembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌧 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 "AngelusLeia mais
Food Run #1
18 de dezembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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!Leia mais
Nelson Lakes to Arthur's Pass
28 de dezembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌙 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 beautifulLeia mais
Foodrun #2
30 de dezembro de 2015, Nova Zelândia
🌙 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 endLeia mais
The Journey goes on
4 de janeiro de 2016, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 andLeia mais
Two Thump Track
7 de janeiro de 2016, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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 walkLeia mais
Every day a marathon
9 de janeiro de 2016, Nova Zelândia
☀️ 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!)Leia mais
Last leg to boots
13 de janeiro de 2016, Nova Zelândia
⛅ 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 inLeia mais
Wanaka
14 de janeiro de 2016, Nova Zelândia
☁️ 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...Leia mais


























































































































