Breast Hill TrackFollowing the crossing of the Ahuriri River we walked the Breast Hill Track - mostly an easy walk on a wide farm track with great panoramas - to get to Lake Hawea Township 06.01.2019Tramping New Zealand
East Ahuriri TrackAfter two days of biking we had to switch back to walking again and went via the East Ahuriri Track further down south.04.01.2019Tramping New Zealand
Bikeride from Lake Tekapo to Lake OhauFor the very long stretch along roads between Lake Tekapo and Twizel we switched from boots to bikes and enjoyed a completely different feeling of “slow-traveling”.02.01.2019Tramping New Zealand
Two Thumb TrackAfter Christmas we started back on the trail with the Two Thumb Track, which lead us through challenging river crossing and across the highest point of the Te Araroa Trail. 30.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
St. James WalkwayAfter Waiau Pass the Trail connects to the St. James Walkway, leading through a wide, open valley. 25.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Waiau Pass TrackFrom Blue Lake the trail leads across Waiau Pass - the second highest point of the TA and a quite adventurous climb.24.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Travers-SabineStarting at St. Arnaud, along the Lake Rotoiti, the route leads across Travers Saddle and then up to the famous Blue Lake.23.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Richmond Alpine Route - Part 2The second half of the Richmond Ranges Section leads through the Red Hills - a different landscape altogether once again. 16.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Richmond Alpine Route - Part 1The next section of the trail led uns into Alpine terrain into the Richmond Ranges. A few summits and some steep descents made for an exciting hike. 14.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Pelorus River TrackWe left Havelock and continued our tramp on the Pelorus River Track where we finally also got to experience New Zealands backcountry hut system.07.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Queen Charlotte TrackThe Te Araroa adventure begins as we start tramping the Queen Charlotte Track. Four days in the middle of the Marlborough Sounds. 02.12.2018Tramping New Zealand
Farewell, WellingtonFaster than expected the time in Wellington passed. We did manage to see the Te Papa Museum and prepare for our tramping trip before boarding the southbound ferry.30.11.2018Tramping New Zealand
Ecosanctuary ZealandiaOur second day in Wellington brought us to the Ecosanctuary "Zealandia" where we saw hundreds of birds and beautiful vegetation. 29.11.2018Tramping New Zealand
Welcome to New ZealandFinally in New Zealand! We're getting our first glimpse of the country in it's lovely capital Wellington and start our preparations for our long walk on the Te Araroa.28.11.2018Tramping New Zealand
Singapore StopoverBefore starting our trip in New Zealand we had the opportunity for a stopover in Singapore. We took it and explored the city in two days. And we loved it.23.11.2018Tramping New Zealand