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Country Archive: Neuseeland
Accommodation in New Zealand
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Travel Costs in New Zealand
New Zealand is a quite expensive country. All in all, my eight-weeks long stay did cost me some 6730,– Euros – less then expected/feared, but still quite a lot. Continue reading Travel Costs in New Zealand
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-28.jpg "Koru")
There and Back Again
Some two and a half hours ago, I returned to Vienna. Now is the time to look back on my past eight weeks in New Zealand. Continue reading There and Back Again
Also this time it has to end …
Unfortunately, my stay in New Zealand is now coming to an end. Continue reading Also this time it has to end …
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-26.jpg "Great Barrier Island")
Woody Great Barrier
I spent the last four days of my stay in New Zealand on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf (to the east of Auckland). There, I mainly spent my time hiking – what else? Continue reading Woody Great Barrier
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-21.jpg "Caving in Waitomo")
The "Black Abyss"
As in my last trip, I went to Waitomo just before the end of my trip for some caving. Continue reading The "Black Abyss"
![[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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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!