Vanua Levu: Viani Bay

Rabi Island & Buca Bay From Qamea we sailed to our next destination Rabi Island, also part of the Northern Division in Fiji, before heading back to Vanua Levu. Lots of rain… and almost getting there we heard a big squeaky sound. The sound and feeling were totally in sync. …

Qamea

Naiviivi The next morning we crossed over to the volcanic island Qamea, in Fiji’s Northern Division. Characterised by lush vegetation and high hills, this island doesn’t have any public roads. Six small settlements are connected by a footpath or otherwise can be reached by boat. We found a nice Anchorage …

Fiji – Sailing time

Sailing SV Russula Coming from New Zealand still High on energy I needed to mellow down to Fiji Time. The humidity and tropical climate and the constant upcoming jobs on the Vessel, that slows one down, made me adapt quickly. Suvasuva Nawi Island Marine at Suvasuva gave me a comfortable …

Fiji

Nadi Airport On 25th January it was time to leave New Zealand and enter a new country as well as a new challenge. Arriving early at Christchurch, I was offered an earlier flight, which I happily accepted to have more time in Auckland before heading finally to Nadi International Airport …

Christchurch

Garden City My last stop of this wonderful journey through New Zealand is in Christchurch. This largest city of the South Island is also known as the “Garden City”. Also well-known for its Wall Street Art. So as soon as I had checked in at my last accommodation the “GIVE …

Tekapo

Lake Tekapo This stunning glacial Lake with its almost surreal turqouise coloured water, surrounded mountains is situated in the South Island just between Hawea and Christchurch passing Lindis Pass. I had seen artistic photographes of the Lake with its lupins and the “Church of the Good Shepherd” with the famous …