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…]
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…]
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…]