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 climste and the constant upcoming jobs on the Vessel, that slow 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 …

Te Anau – Fiordland

Te Anau One of my last adventures, I would have on the southern Island was visiting Te Anau. This pitoresque lakeside town serves as a gateway to the vast Fiordlands National Park. The Intercity Bus trip was exciting enough itself, due to a very talkative, but knowledgeable bus driver named …

Queenstown

Sightseeing in Queenstown Once you arrive in Queenstown you will feel immediately that there’s a different vibe. Everyone seems to be on “a holiday” and is very chilled and relaxed. Stroll around the little streets all leading to the Lake Wakatipu Waterfront. Here you will find plenty of food trucks …