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After I left Mt. Somers, I drove towards Lake Tekapo. This lake is the second largest alpine lake in the Mackanzie Basin and the vibrant, blue colour make it a popular tourist destination. I arrived late in the afternoon at the lakeshore, so I only made a short stop at the world famous Church of … Continue reading Underway in Aoraki National Park

... and then back into the mountains! After I finished my roadtrip over the Southern Alps, I arrived in Christchurch on a rainy day. And while it definitely helped with the bush fires in the Port Hills, it also made for a rather unpleasent day to explore the city. What left the biggest impression on … Continue reading A short stop in ChCh…

After my tramp up Mt. Brown Hut, I had to wait a little bit for good weather, as the beauty of Arthurs Pass National Park is amplified by good weather. So on a fine Tuesday, I started the drive towards Arthurs Pass village in the heart of the Southern Alps. After the first few kilometres … Continue reading Roadtrip over Arthurs Pass

After I published my last post, I made my way south towards the Pancake Rocks. These rock formations are one of the main attractions on the West Coast. And while they definitely look interesting, they really shine during high tide and strong winds! During this particular combination, the water of the ocean gets pushed to … Continue reading Rainy West Coast

As I announced in my last post, I was going to hike for a few days in the Nelson Lakes National Park. My plan was to do the Travers-Sabine Circuit, with the first night in the Lake Angelus Hut and a side trip to Blue Lake. Since the weather was absolutely horrible and I had … Continue reading Tramping through Nelson Lakes NP