I cannot stress enough how I love the "Kiwi Way of Life" liebe: Always relaxed, never serious! Continue reading I simply love the Kiwis!
Category Archives: Wide, Wide World
![[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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New Zealand Census
Today, I did not only return from my hike on Kepler Track, but it was also "Census Day" in New Zealand. Surprisingly enough, not only New Zealand residents have to participate, but all people spending the night in New Zealand – and that also includes me! Continue reading New Zealand Census
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-05.jpg "On Kepler Track")
Another Truly Great Walk
In the past four days, I hiked the Kepler Trail, one of New Zealand's "Great Walks". Just like the Milford Track, which I did last time, this title is really well deserved. Continue reading Another Truly Great Walk
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-28.jpg "The Catlins")
Hurray, I am in the Catlins!
For the last three days, I explored the Catlins. This region boasts a quite diverse, but consistently beautiful landscape. Continue reading Hurray, I am in the Catlins!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-24.jpg "Dunedin Railway Station")
Help me, I am in Dunedin!
Actually, I wanted to explore the Catlins by car starting today. Unfortunately, my rental car booking was canceled. So, I am now sitting around in my hostel in Dunedin. Continue reading Help me, I am in Dunedin!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-23.jpg "View from atop Mt. Roy")
Wanaka – with W as in “Welcome back!”
Initially, I did not plan to come back to Wanaka. In the end, I decided to visit my favourite town of my first trip again, and do another day hike there that I missed the last time. Continue reading Wanaka – with W as in “Welcome back!”
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-20.jpg "Siberia Valley")
Touring Siberia (Valley)
Today, I did the Siberia Experience, a combination of scenic flight, hike, and jetboat ride in Mount Aspiring National Park. Continue reading Touring Siberia (Valley)