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- Tag 1–2
- 8. Januar 2025 um 16:08 - 9. Januar 2025
- 1 Nacht
- 🌬 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 10 m
NeuseelandFreemans Bay36°50’26” S 174°45’58” E
Stay at the Hilton Hotel, Auckland
8.–9. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
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- Tag 1–2
- 8. Januar 2025 um 13:00 - 9. Januar 2025
- 1 Nacht
- ☁️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 19 m
SingapurSingapore Changi Airport1°21’20” N 103°59’7” E
Flight to Auckland
8.–9. Jan. in Singapur ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Took over 2 hours to get through customs, immigration, bio- security etc! Luggage searched and boots and walking poles sprayed!
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- Tag 2–4
- 9. Januar 2025 - 11. Januar 2025
- 2 Nächte
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4 m
- NeuseelandHobson Beach35°16’14” S 174°4’50” E
Bay of Islands
9.–11. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Two day trip involving a ferry trip to the town of Russell and a boat tour of the islands and surroundings. The trip involved an internal flight from Auckland to Kerikeri. Staying at the CopthorneWeiterlesen
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- Tag 3
- Freitag, 10. Januar 2025 um 10:00
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Höhe über NN: 6 m
- NeuseelandWaitangi Marae35°16’10” S 174°4’52” E
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
10. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Well presented account of the historical events that culminated in 1840.
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Captain James Cook, famous for getting as far away as possible from where he was born (Middlesbrough) and who can blame him! Amongst other things!
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- Tag 3
- Freitag, 10. Januar 2025 um 14:00
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4 m
- NeuseelandTaylor Island35°16’52” S 174°5’32” E
Boat tour of the islands
10. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Tour among the islands culminating in a visit to the Hole in the Rock. Stopped at Waewaetorea island - of Captain Cook fame - for a walk to the lookout point. Lots of birds seen!
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- Tag 4–6
- 11. Januar 2025 um 17:00 - 13. Januar 2025
- 2 Nächte
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Höhe über NN: 17 m
- NeuseelandTe Karaka Island36°50’30” S 175°48’37” E
Campervan & Coromandel
11.–13. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Picked up the campervan from Maui in Auckland and headed to the Coramandle peninsula, staying at Hahei on a campsite next to a gorgeous beach.
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- Tag 5
- Sonntag, 12. Januar 2025 um 11:00
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- NeuseelandCathedral Cove36°49’40” S 175°47’23” E
Walk to Cathedral Cove
12. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
An up and down 1 hour coastal walk from the campsite at Hahei, with spectacular coastal views featuring the pristine waters of the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve. It's framed by native pōhutukawaWeiterlesen
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- Tag 6–7
- 13. Januar 2025 um 14:30 - 14. Januar 2025
- 1 Nacht
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 9 m
- NeuseelandMission Point37°40’13” S 176°9’41” E
Tauranga pit stop
13.–14. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A stop near Mount Maunganui in Tauranga at the north end of the Bay of Plenty. Bad traffic delayed our arrival so not much tourism activity! It was our first stay at a 'Freedom' campsite - noWeiterlesen
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- Tag 7
- Dienstag, 14. Januar 2025 um 13:06
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Höhe über NN: 141 m
- NeuseelandMangapapa Stream37°51’28” S 175°40’50” E
Hobbiton
14. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
In full touristique mode we had a tour of the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit movie set in Matamata - called Hobbiton.
It's a magical location and easy to see why Peter Jackson chose it. The work that wentWeiterlesen
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- Tag 7–9
- 14. Januar 2025 - 16. Januar 2025
- 2 Nächte
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Höhe über NN: 281 m
- NeuseelandRotorua38°8’10” S 176°14’25” E
Rotarua
14.–16. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A two night stop in Rotorua, a town on its namesake lake and renowned for its geothermal activity (see video) and Maori culture. A pleasant place, much of which has a strong sulphurous whiff! We alsoWeiterlesen
Such a great evening. Lovely to meet up on the other side of the world! [Joy]
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- Tag 9
- Donnerstag, 16. Januar 2025 um 12:04
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: 321 m
- NeuseelandWhangioterangi (Echo Lake)38°21’30” S 176°22’10” E
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
16. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
A visit to the active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone. It included the eruption of the Lady Knox geyser (see video)!
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- Tag 9–12
- 16. Januar 2025 um 14:00 - 19. Januar 2025
- 3 Nächte
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 420 m
- NeuseelandWaipahihi38°42’14” S 176°5’57” E
Taupo
16.–19. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
A three day stop in the town situated on the edge of lake Taupō, the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand. First up was a visit to the nearby Huka Falls. Day 2 included chilling on the lake shore,Weiterlesen
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- Tag 11
- Samstag, 18. Januar 2025
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Höhe über NN: 1.833 m
- NeuseelandRed Crater39°8’8” S 175°38’54” E
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
18. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
An epic 22 km hike summiting at 1886 m / 6187 ft crossing part of Tongariro National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a spiritual and cultural landmark recognizing both the Maori cultureWeiterlesen
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Great achievement. Well done. Looks really tough, particularly on the scree.
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- Tag 13
- Montag, 20. Januar 2025
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: 13 m
- NeuseelandWellington Ferry Port41°17’24” S 174°46’57” E
Wellington
20. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A chill day soaking up the Wellington waterfront after a long travel day before and a night in a regional park.
In Wellington we stayed in a free van car park in the middle of the waterfront. LunchWeiterlesen
We're enjoying seeing your pics. Bringing back lots of memories for us! [Joy]
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- Tag 14–15
- 21. Januar 2025 um 17:00 - 22. Januar 2025
- 1 Nacht
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 12 m
- NeuseelandPicton41°17’49” S 174°0’6” E
South Island arrival
21.–22. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
The ferry crossing across the infamous Cook Straights was very pleasant, with the water like a millpond. The entrance to the port of Picton was very scenic! An overnight stay at Picton before headingWeiterlesen
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- Tag 15–18
- 22. Januar 2025 um 16:00 - 25. Januar 2025
- 3 Nächte
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 17 m
- NeuseelandTotaranui Beach40°49’18” S 173°0’17” E
Abel Tasman: Totaranui Campground
22.–25. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A long but glorious drive from Picton to the Abel Tasman national park, over mountains and along coasts. It's famous for its stunning coastal scenery, crystal clear waters, golden sand beaches andWeiterlesen
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- Tag 16
- Donnerstag, 23. Januar 2025 um 13:05
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- NeuseelandTotaranui Beach40°49’21” S 173°0’18” E
Abel Tasman: Coast Explore
23. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
A day exploring the coast by foot and sea - there are no roads in the region. A stunning coastline with several gorgeous bays and beaches.
On a cloudless night - the 'starscape' is truly amazing, dueWeiterlesen
Beautiful pictures. Glad you're enjoying Abel Tasman. We loved it too [Joy]
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- Tag 17–18
- 24. Januar 2025 um 15:00 - 25. Januar 2025
- 1 Nacht
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 204 m
- NeuseelandBuller River41°45’20” S 172°23’34” E
Murchison Pit Stop
24.–25. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
An overnight stay on the road from Abel Tasman to the west coast at Murchison Motorhome Park, situated on the bank of the Buller River in a picturesque mountainous area. A lovely site with its ownWeiterlesen
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- Tag 18–20
- 25. Januar 2025 um 14:53 - 27. Januar 2025
- 2 Nächte
- 🌧 19 °C
- Höhe über NN: 9 m
- NeuseelandPunakaiki42°6’25” S 171°20’12” E
Punakaiki
25.–27. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
A grey day with our first drops of rain as we reach the wild west coast at Punakaiki, after a journey that followed the Buller River with its dramatic gorges. Staying at a lovely scenic site on theWeiterlesen
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- Tag 19
- Sonntag, 26. Januar 2025 um 18:51
- 🌧 17 °C
- Höhe über NN: 7 m
- NeuseelandPororari River Gorge42°6’24” S 171°20’23” E
Pororari River Track Hike
26. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
A 14 km circular hike along the spectacular limestone gorge of the Pororari river, with great views and atmospheric forests. A particular highlight was a sighting of a Tomtit, an endemic NZ bird, plusWeiterlesen
Jen used to have a couple in the garden. They used to come for the flowers of the native flax. Apparently it makes them 'high' that's why they sing!🤣 [Joy]
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- Tag 20
- Montag, 27. Januar 2025 um 09:30
- 🌬 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- NeuseelandPancake Rocks, West Coast, South Island42°7’1” S 171°19’37” E
Pancake rocks - part 2
27. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
On leaving Punakaiki we revisited the pancake rocks as there was a strong south westerly wind and a rising tide.
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- Tag 20
- Montag, 27. Januar 2025 um 15:00
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Höhe über NN: 156 m
- NeuseelandFox Glacier43°27’51” S 170°0’32” E
Fox Glacier
27. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After another stunning scenic drive we arrived at the Top 10 campsite, not far from the end of the Fox Glacier. First up was a walk around the nearby Mathison Lake.
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- Tag 21
- Dienstag, 28. Januar 2025 um 10:15
- ☁️ 3 °C
- Höhe über NN: 2.178 m
- NeuseelandHarpers Saddle43°34’39” S 170°7’18” E
Glacier Flight
28. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
A helicopter ride and landing to the top of Fox Glacier, with great views of Mounts Cook and Tasman. Awesome trip! A couple of short video clips are included.
ReisenderGreat photos and videos for my virtual trip as too scared to go in helicopter!!
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- Tag 22–24
- 29. Januar 2025 um 16:30 - 31. Januar 2025
- 2 Nächte
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 290 m
- NeuseelandRoys Bay44°42’7” S 169°7’37” E
Journey to Wanaka
29.–31. Jan. in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A long drive to the next location, but once again it was characterised by wonderful scenery - along the western coast on world heritage state highway 6, up the mighty Haas river valley and pass withWeiterlesen
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- Tag 23
- Donnerstag, 30. Januar 2025 um 18:09
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 279 m
- NeuseelandBull Island44°39’28” S 169°7’48” E
Wanaka Lakeside Walk
30. Januar in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
An 18 km walk mainly on the shore of Lake Wanaka around the Wanaka township. One of the most stunning walks of this kind we have ever made! Wanaka is a gem of a place.
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Check out the Grebe project on Lake Wanaka - https://wanakagrebes.org.nz/
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Well done to capture one in a picture, especially as they move so quickly
ReisenderTasting white wine!
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My first 'flight' of Sauvignon Blanc and winner was Vavasour.