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 …

Hikes around Wanaka

Mt. Iron The Mount Iron Track is a little loop walk, easily accessible from the car park off State Highway 84. A very popular walk, as it offers a perfect 360 degree panoramic view from its summit. On my first day Christl mentioned already, that she wanted to take me …

Wanaka and surroundings

Sightseeing in Wanaka I was told, that Wanaka was a very lively town. Very much indeed it is! Once entering Wanaka, passing the Puzzling World, Three Peaks the industrial shopping area, or the Lavender Farm, I could already feel the vibe. Seeing the lake and all its little, cosy foodstalls, …