One of the things I really wanted to while staying on Stewart Island was visit a neighouring island called Ulva Island, a pest-free sanctuary where bird life is abundant due to the lack of rodents and other troublemakers. The day that I had planned to go washed away, literally, as it rained the whole time. Luckily,ContinueContinue reading “Nau Mai Haere Mai ki Te Wharawhara”
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Kaikoura coast
The coast around Kaikoura is stunning. Such a scenic road to drive along, or, as in my case, ride along in a bus. I can surely understand people stopping in bays and at lookout points to enjoy the amazing beauty and ruggedness this coast has to offer. I hope to one day explore it properly!
Stewart Island
My visit to Stewart Island was a lot different than I thought it would be. I had planned to do the Rakiura Track, but my poor knees discouraged me enough for me to cancel. I still wanted to go to the island and I decided to do shorter hikes instead. Because I had to rearrange myContinueContinue reading “Stewart Island”
Collingwood sunset boulevard
There isn’t really much to do in Collingwood. The town is tiny, there are only a few streets and very few shops. Still, I hadn’t been here before and wanted to check it out. It’s from this little town that I took a tour to Farewell Spit. It’s in this area that a lot of pilotContinueContinue reading “Collingwood sunset boulevard”
Waterfall Bay
You can still make out the watertaxi that dropped me off at the jetty in Waterfall Bay. I’d taken the ferry from Wellington to Picton (Bluebridge) and from there a watertaxi to Waterfall Bay (Cougar Line). I was headed for my favourite hostel ever: Hopewell. In Waterfall Bay, Mike from Hopewell picked me up withContinueContinue reading “Waterfall Bay”
Lonely tree
With a big bus we headed out on a tour to Farewell Spit, Golden Bay. It’s a protected area and public access is limited to only one or two tour companies. It was a beautiful day with amazing weather and beautiful sights. When I saw this dead tree on the beach, I knew that IContinueContinue reading “Lonely tree”
Chocolate chip cookie
People say the journey is more important than the destination. We often learn in the process of trying to get somewhere, and we need that experience for when we reach that destination. Perhaps the same can be said about a journey in the literal sense. I’m not the biggest fan of driving, although I loveContinueContinue reading “Chocolate chip cookie”
Don’t lose your shirt!
Queenstown, I’m not sure what to make of this town. On the one hand I can’t stand all the partying. I’m not a party person at all and I hate drunk people. So seeing many of those drunk party people in what’s actually quite a cosy town, is such a shame, in my opinion. PlentyContinueContinue reading “Don’t lose your shirt!”
Alive and Trekking 