travelogues
Christchurch – Between Ruins and Restart
Construction sites at every corner, endless graffiti and street art and a city center filled with life, create a unique “Christchurch Feeling”. We have not yet seen anything like that. Although the city is actually not very large, there is an international city flair, which can compete with the big metropolises of the world – … [weiterlesen…]
Tips for the Mt. Cook National Park
After our visit to the south coast of New Zealand, we headed north again, because one thing was missing on our list: Mt. Cook National Park!
Roadtrip New Zealand: The Catlins
The journey to the south is worthwhile! The southern coast of New Zealand is not yet overrun by tourists, but still offers a great experience. From the Gemstone Beach to the Catlins with their great bays and green hillsides, you can spend a few quieter days off the tourist masses. Here we list our highlights. … [weiterlesen…]
Milford Sound: An overnight cruise on the Milford Sound Wanderer
Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most famous attractions. There are a wide range of offers that bring you to Milford Sound. We decided to do a two-day boat trip and tell you if it was worth it!
Gold rush in New Zealand: The Goldfields Mining Center
In the 19th century, New Zealand was hit by a gold rush. Similar to the ones in Australia, the USA and Canada, there were thousands who tried their luck in the search for the gold. In Central Otago is a particularly good place where you can experience the historical gold rush of New Zealand. Goldfields … [weiterlesen…]
Roadtrip New Zealand: Over the Haast Pass to Lake Hawea
From the glaciers on the west coast, we crossed the Haast Pass back to the interior of the country. The ride through the Haast Pass itself is already spectacular. In addition, it also offers some highlights, which are absolutely worth a stop. For the next night we went to a campsite at Lake Hawea and … [weiterlesen…]