30 November 2011

Entering the South Island.

We reached the South Island of NZ; my first impressions: high mountains, snow covered summits; turkis water and long beaches.
Good Night. B.

21 November 2011

Explore more, with DOUGIE :) The NZ edition.

We are on our way back down south, heading to Auckland. Had a fantastic time up in the remote North Lands.


All made possible because of our camper van, Dougie.
Click here for action packed stunt photos driving.

Cheers. More info & pics once we're back to a more populated area.

Bjoern

18 November 2011

Kia Ora from the North Lands.

Today I'm just sitting at the couch in Pickled Parrot Backpackers hostel, and don't do anything.
Until later that is :) Because then we'll head for a 1 day Boat Trip in the Bay of Islands.
Right, that's where we are at the moment, to be precise: in Paihia.
That's quite a nice town we do one of our few stops. Everythings prepared for tourists.
Still it has a relaxed feeling with its little marina and the view on the bay.








Our Van, "Dougie", is running well; a bit swimming when turning right, but that's okay for another week.
We free camped twice so far, not far from the beach, with public toilets around.
Body boarding the rough waves of the West Coast in Piha was cool. In contrast, the east coast, where we're now, is all mellow and low waters.
Exactly what we need a beginners. I'm looking forward to the boat trip we signed up for yesterday; it's supposed to be good, including kayaking, snorkeling, dolphin watching, island hopping, and sleeping on the boat for one night. I keep my fingers crossed the waves and weather stay as is at the moment; calm and sunny.

Have a look here for a few pictures of our 2nd week; touring the North Lands.
I also updated the previous post and included a link of pictures of week 1, our journey to NZ and time spent in Auckland.

Will be back soon. So much more things coming up; sand dune boarding, 90 mile beach, caves.
I think I'll need another break again, very soon :))

Tschuess, Bjoern

12 November 2011

Spring in New Zealand.

We made it. We are in New Zealand. :))
Here are a few first impressions. To see a lot more photos of week 1, go here.