![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-21.jpg "Caving in Waitomo")
As in my last trip, I went to Waitomo just before the end of my trip for some caving. Continue reading The "Black Abyss"
Yearly Archives: 2013
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-20.jpg "I am a Hobbit!")
I am a Hobbit
After "praticing" yesterday (with lunching twice), I went to see Hobbiton today. Continue reading I am a Hobbit
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-19.jpg "Warbrick Terrace")
Fizz, Bubble, Steam, Stink (again)!
Rotorua has not changes much since my last visit in November 2008: It is still full of tourists, it still smells of sulphur (in some places), and in the area around there is still a lot of vulcanic activity. Continue reading Fizz, Bubble, Steam, Stink (again)!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-17.jpg "Whanganui River")
Whanganui River by Canoe
In the past three days, I explored the Whanganui River between Whakahoro and Pipiriki by canoe. As there are no roads between these two points, it was a true wilderness experience. Continue reading Whanganui River by Canoe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-14.jpg "Hapuawhenua Viaduct")
Cycling the Old Coach Road
Today, I decided to use some other means of transport than usual: I biked the Old Coach Road, which was the link between the Northern and Southern rail branches (before completion of the train link in the early 1900s). Continue reading Cycling the Old Coach Road
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-12.jpg "Whanganui River")
Whanganui River by Post Van
On my first day on the North Island, I explored the Whanganui River Road in a mail car. Continue reading Whanganui River by Post Van
I simply love the Kiwis!
I cannot stress enough how I love the "Kiwi Way of Life" liebe: Always relaxed, never serious! Continue reading I simply love the Kiwis!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-11.jpg "View from Summit Road")
(Fog) Banks Peninsula
The last two days, I spent on Banks Peninsula. Unfortunately, it was foggy (and on the first day even rainy for a couple of hours). Therefore, I could not apprecitate the Summit Road atop the rim of the crater forming the peninsula fully. Continue reading (Fog) Banks Peninsula
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-09.jpg "On Mueller Hut Route")
Bernhard Climbs Mountains
The blog title is not entirely correct: I did climb some mountain flanks. However, I left climing the summits to the experts. Instead, I went up to the Mueller Hut, located at 1810 meters above sea level. Continue reading Bernhard Climbs Mountains
The unbelievable story of the forgotten GPS
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