Exploring Christchurch on Foot The day started with a long stroll through Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. The scenery seemed ever so familiar such that I strangely felt like…

Lake Tekapo to Christchurch The previous day was unbeatable. The clement weather was much appreciated. I needed those rays of sun and the extra 5 degrees of warmth. Therefore I…

Queenstown – Glenorchy – Lake Tekapo The day started at a crisp 3ºC but it was sunny. To get ready for the long day ahead of me, I needed to…

To Milford Sound In spite of the bad forecast, I started my journey to Milford Sound. It was a weather roller coaster, no doubt. While it rained, I drove past…

Haast to Queenstown Some low clouds lay over the mountain ranges flanking the Haast River valley. However, it was dry and proved to stay that way for the day. Over…

Happy birthday Matthias! Glacier Country to UNESCO World Heritage Area I was still in Glacier Country, southbound first on the World Heritage Highway, then on the Haast Pass Highway. Like…

In Glacier Country The two most important items of the day were sun glasses and a sun hat. Yes, indeed, this was a sunny day, mostly at any rate, and…

Happy birthday Igi! Happy birthday Janet! Greymouth to Hokitika I was tempting my luck today by planning to do the Hokitika Gorge Walk. It is an undulating 30 minute walk…

Hiking in Pararoa National Park After a stormy night the day began mild. Thus I chanced it and made my way to Pararoa National Park. In the visitor centre they…