North Island highlights

My last day in New Zealand took me from Whangarei towards Auckland Airport. The next day I had to be early at…

Nestled in the subtropical north of New Zealand’s North Island, Whangārei is often overlooked by travelers rushing toward the Bay of Islands…

At the very top of New Zealand’s North Island lies a place steeped in beauty, legend, and spirituality – Cape Reinga. Known…

Finally, I was able to continue north after the cyclone. The choice of the destination was not easy at all, because at…

The cyclone was now over and had cost me three days of my tight time budget. So I had to spend three…

The cyclone was approaching and the effects were already clearly felt. The sky was overcast and at times it rained a little.…

Another day in Rotorua in New Zealand. This time I had a little more time and decided to drive a little further…

By chance I managed to get to New Zealand after all. After an incredibly long journey with a one-night stopover in Sydney,…