Author: Max

After I arrived in Nelson, I researched some hikes in the Kahurangi National Park. I found a hike up to Mt. Arthur with a stay at Ellis Hut, which looked nice. On saturday the weather was perfect, so I made my way up to Flora Carpark, which was an adventure on its own. After a … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Arthur

After I left Picton with Blenheim as next destination, I was determined to start hiking as soon as possible. I researched on the DOC website, which I can only recommend, and soon found some tracks in the Richmond Forest Park. There were some one day hikes, as well as some overnighters. I started out with … Continue reading Roaming Richmond Forest Park

After my stop in Palmerston North, I drove towards Wellington along the coast. It was a beautiful drive, but there weren't any opportunities for pictures. I spent three days in Wellington, which definitely deserves the name, Windy Wellington. Two of those days were spent in the Te Papa Museum, which is worthwhile to check out. … Continue reading Taking the ferry south!

After my quick stop in Taupo, I continued my way towards the coast. I stopped briefly in Whakatane to charge my devices in the library and found a very secluded campsite with a very adventurous road leading up to it. But my car handled it without complaints and I now know that the four wheel … Continue reading Seeing the first sunrise of 2017

As I mentioned in my last post, I stayed in a hostel over Christmas and it was nice, to sleep in a normal bed again and have a shower every day! I also visited the Festival of Lights multiple times and of course took some pictures! After Christmas, I made my way to Wanganui, where … Continue reading Christmas in New Plymouth