Experience the best of New Zealand with this epic 12-day South Island itinerary featuring Kaikōura dolphins, Milford Sound, LOTR sites, hikes, and West Coast gems.
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Hokitika Gorge Sidequest: Dorothy Falls and Lake Kaniere
Got lost near Hokitika Gorge and found paradise instead! Join our spontaneous sidequest to Dorothy Falls and Lake Kaniere on New Zealand’s wild West Coast.
Queenstown to Twizel: A Scenic New Zealand Road Trip via Wanaka
Drive from Queenstown to Twizel in one stunning day! Explore historic Arrowtown, photograph That Wanaka Tree, and enjoy a cozy night under NZ’s dark skies.
The Great South Island Pivot: Blame the New Zealand Weather
After our glorious swim with dolphins in Kaikōura, we had a plan: cross the Lewis Pass to reach the West […]
Swimming With Dolphins in Kaikoura, New Zealand
It was at the very top of our “must do again” list when we revisited New Zealand in March 2025. […]
Hello, New Zealand!
Yes, we did go to New Zealand after our epic Tasmanian adventure! We are on the brink of starting up […]
The South Island of New Zealand, the adventure is out there!
Three times we have visited New Zealands South Island, an epic place fulk of natures wonders, great hikes and Middle Earth magic.
New Zealand’s North Island, there and back again (two Norwegians tales)
New Zealand’s North Island is a quite different place to its “little brother” the South Island. Home to about three-quarters […]
Around the World 1997 Travel Diaries. Coda.
That was it! These are the highlights from our 19 part around the world 1997 travel diaries. Thank you for reading, liking and commenting! It has been epic!
Around the World 1997 Travel Diaries. Part 17, Auckland and the tropical north
Last entries from New Zealand in part 17 of our around the world 1997 travel diaries. We go from Auckland to the tropical north and see very few dolphins, cape Reinga and magnificent Kauri trees.
Around the World 1997 Travel Diaries. Part 16, the best day ever! Black Water Rafting in Waitomo, New Zealand.
The best day ever! Part 16 of our around the world travel diaries from 1997 is spent underground in Waitomos wast underground cave network. It is Tanjas birthday, and she gets to spend the whole day in a wetsuit underground!
Around the World 1997 Travel Diaries. Part 15, the North Island! Taupo, Napier and thermal parks
Part 15 of our travel diaries from 1997, we get to the North Island of New Zealand and we visit a thermal park.
Around the World 1997 Travel Diaries. Part 14, nearly bungee jumping in Queenstown
Part 14 of the now slightly epic travel diaries from 1997 takes place on New Zealands south island, we do not have the money to bungee jump, and miss out on swimming with dolphins.
Around the World 1997 Travel Diaries. Part 13, hello New Zealand! Arriving in Christchurch, and having a bad taste party in the bush!
Part 13 of the epic around the world 1997 travel diaries. Leaving Australia and arriving in a slightly chillier New Zealand, having a bad taste party and being cold for the first time in a long while.
Question: should we do this project?
We have a question to you all. We are thinking about a Christmas project. In 2022 it will be 25 […]
New Zealand’s North Island, there and back again (two Norwegians tales)
New Zealand’s North Island is a quite different place to its “little brother” the South Island. Home to about three-quarters […]
Travelling the South Island of New Zealand, the adventure is out there!
Twice we have had the absolute pleasure of visiting New Zealand, or Aotearoa in native Maori meaning the land of […]
North Island, New Zealand, kia ora!
New Zealands North Island is filled with spectacular scenery, boiling mud pools and stunning beaches. A travellers dream. Kia ora, New Zealand!
South Island, New Zealand, e aroha ana ahau ki a koe!
New Zealands South Island is an adrenaline junkies heaven, a trekkers paradise, a movie buffs wet dream and a dolphin lovers ultimate destination.
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