Kaikoura to Picton On this warm, cloudy morning, my way further north hugged the east coast for two thirds of the route. I made a first stop at Paparoa Point,…

Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and Seal Colony I woke up at daybreak to a cloudless sky. Without hesitation I headed to the lookout I was at yesterday evening. I wanted to…

Christchurch to Kaikoura I was on the road again, further north along the east coast of the South Island to Kaikoura. As on my way to Christchurch a few days…

Banks Peninsula and Lyttleton Today was to be a day for a hike again. I decided that the Banks Peninsula Walk an hour’s drive south of Christchurch would be perfect.…

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…