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In 2006 we were travelling through New Zealand from October 12th - November 24th. This journey was our first one with a campervan. We arrived on the North Island in Auckland. After 3 weeks we took the ferry to the South Island, which we explored as far as the time limit allowed. Then we left beautiful New Zealand from Christchurch, with the wish to return. In the travelogue you can read about my impressions of the land and the people and find some hints and ideas for your trip to New Zealand.
Flight and Arrival
- 12.10. – Relaxed from Duesseldorf to Dubai
- 13.10. – Sleepless in Singapore
- 14.10. – Jetlag in Auckland, vehicle handover and one night in front of Foodtown
North Island
- 15.10. – In and around Auckland: jandals, dolphins and shining Sky Tower
- 16.10. – A reliable fish at Goat Island Beach and shopping XXL in Whangarei
- 17.10. – Friendliness and cooperativeness in Whangarei
- 18.10. – First Kauris, the Bay of Islands and a pirates beach at Doubtless Bay
- 19.10. – A beautiful campground at Maitai Bay on Karikari Peninsula
- 20.10. – A deserted beach, a hot experiment and the first breakdown
- 21.10. – In Houhora Heaven
- 22.10. – A burst tyre on the way into the desert and not quite 90 Miles Beach
- 23.10. – Opononi won't let us go & Visiting the God of the Forest
- 24.10. – The Father of the Forest in Waipoua Forest & Camping at Baylys Beach
- 25.10. – Visiting the Kauri Museum & Arriving at Karekare Beach
- 26.10. – Karekare Beach
- 27.10. – Auckland – By cab to the Sky Tower
- 28.10. – In the Otorohanga Kiwi House at just the right moment
- 29.10. – Steady rain and glowworms
- 30.10. – Geothermal in Rotorua
- 31.10. – Erupting Pohutu Geyser and a sparkling hot pool
- 01.11. – Verena in Wai-O-Tapu Wonderland & The joy of camping in Taupo
- 02.11. – Chilling in Taupo
- 03.11. – Shining volcanoes in Tongariro National Park
- 04.11. – Tongariro Crossing
- 05.11. – Lamb shanks and Guy Fawkes Day in Otaki
- 06.11. – Wellington or our last day on the North Island
Driven kms North Island: ca. 2.400
South Island
- 07.11. – Across Cook Strait to the South Island
- 08.11. – Coffee in bed and dolphin fins at Kekerengu Beach
- 09.11. – Kaikoura Cracker, Whitebait and no weather for Whale Watch
- 10.11. – Seals and Whale Watch in Kaikoura
- 11.11. – St Arnaud – Honeydew and Bellbirds at Lake Rotoiti
- 12.11. – Celebration of the senses in Marahau
- 13.11. – Abel Tasman Coast Track
- 14.11. – Storm and heavy rain in Totaranui
- 15.11. – From Totaranui to Pohara at the Golden Bay
- 16.11. – Blues in Marahau ...
- 17.11. – ... and Blues on the way.
- 18.11. – French charm on Banks Peninsula
- 19.11. – Akaroa Dolphins
- 20.11. – Lazy in Akaroa
- 21.11. – Last Station Christchurch
- 22.11. – Christchurch is quite nice though
- 23.11. – Turbulent adventure on the flight back – it's going bumpy.
Driven kms South Island:
