We finally made it to New Zealand, one of the furthest destinations possible from Switzerland (without leaving the planet). Many people say that New Zealand is almost like Switzerland, so we are trying to figure out if that is actually true.
New Zealand
Blog posts from New Zealand
Museums, Restaurants, and lots of Wind in Wellington
Every journey comes to an end eventually. After returning our campervan in Queenstown and an incredible flight along the Southern […]
Diving and Boat Cruise in Milford Sounds
The Fiordland National Park in the Southwest Corner of New Zealand is the most remote and inaccessible region in the […]
Sunrise Hike to Roys Peak at Wanaka
After crossing the Southern Alps via Haast Pass, we arrived in Wanaka in the early evening. Wanaka, just like its […]
South New Zealand’s West Coast
As we only had around 8 days left with our campervan, we had to decide whether we want to drive […]
Hiking and Kayaking at Abel Tasman National Park
Famous for its golden beaches, beautiful bays, rocky cliffs, and its marine life, Abel Tasman National Park is a paradise […]
Crossing the Cook Strait
As the weather at Tongariro National Park was awful and the forecast for the next few days was not convincing […]
Hidden Volcanoes at Tongariro National Park
Everybody who has seen The Lord of the Rings knows Mordor with its volcano Mt. Doom. While the volcano in […]
Mud Pools, Geysers and Champagne Pool at Wai-O-Tapu
In the vicinity of Rotorua, there are several thermal hotspots where you can witness the volcanic activity that once formed […]
Glowworm Caves in Waitomo
Because we only have 17 days to get from Auckland to Queenstown, we do not have many days left on […]
Eating Raclette in Auckland
Our 3.5 hour flight from Melbourne to Auckland was the most comfortable flight ever, because we received a free upgrade […]