If there is one thing the South Island of New Zealand is good at, it’s ruggedness. I took this photo when I did a LOTR-tour through the Queenstown/Arrowtown area on my first time over. We were touring around with a Landrover so we could get to all those amazing spots the general public can’t getContinueContinue reading “Ruggedness”
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Wanaka
On my next travel to New Zealand (because there will definitely be a next time!), I want to see more of Wanaka. I’ve fallen in love with that general area of beautiful mountains and lakes. It’s so stunning, so inspirational. I took this particular photo on my first time over. We were camping at the DOC-campsiteContinueContinue reading “Wanaka”
Local residents
During my first time in New Zealand, I did an ecotour to the Otago Peninsula, close to Dunedin, to see Yellow-Eyed Penguins. The scenery was absolutely stunning, and the late afternoon light so inspirational! On our way to the beach where the penguins come to shore, we saw these local residents, enjoying the space and a nibble.
Cheeky ‘monkey’
Woop, I am back home! I’d almost say ‘unfortunately’ because New Zealand fits me like a glove and I’ve had such an amazing time. I miss it and am truly grateful for my time and experiences there. But it was good to see familiar faces and surroundings as well. It was a good run andContinueContinue reading “Cheeky ‘monkey’”
Taiaroa Head
Dunedin is a lovely city and a great place from which you can explore the area around it. The Otago Peninsula is beautiful! I did an organised tour where, among other things, we visited Taiaroa Head and the albatross colony. This was an optional extra, and I was very excited, but sadly it was aContinueContinue reading “Taiaroa Head”
Mission ‘Pelennor Fields’…failed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tgi-j56ueU In keeping up with the interest in Lord of the Rings filming locations, I headed to Twizel. My idea was to do a tour to the location used for the Pelennor Fields. It was a mistake coming to Twizel, because it was blah, very very blah. Backpacking wise, it was no fun either. Being oneContinueContinue reading “Mission ‘Pelennor Fields’…failed”
Nîn o Chithaeglir lasto beth daer. Rimmo nîn Bruinen dan in Ulaer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9K7fueW4Bk “Waters of the Misty Mountains listen to the great word. Flow waters of Loudwater against the Ringwraiths!” The Lord of the Rings is a series of movies I’ve utterly enjoyed. Same goes for The Hobbit movies, though I have yet to see the latest film. The whole country of New Zealand is like a film decor.ContinueContinue reading “Nîn o Chithaeglir lasto beth daer. Rimmo nîn Bruinen dan in Ulaer!”
Kenneth, the koala
Ha, just kidding! This koala doesn’t have a name, but it could very well have been Kenneth. 😉 When you tour the Great Ocean Road, chances are you’re going to stop at Kenneth River. It’s a road with heaps of trees on both sides and in those trees you can see many koalas in theirContinueContinue reading “Kenneth, the koala”
Alive and Trekking 