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Travel Diary – RTW Trip 2023/24: New Zealand 2023/24

For once a “real” tourist!

Milford Sound, Neuseeland 2 Comments

New Zealand has many scenic routes to offer – even if not every one of them has the word “scenic” in its name. One of those is the Milford Road. Since I currently have a rental car, I did what many tourists do: I jumped in my car, and enjoyed the many viewpoints and short walks along the road – and of course the highlight at the end, a cruise on Milford Sound. Continue reading For once a “real” tourist! →

Travel Diary – RTW Trip 2023/24: New Zealand 2023/24

Queenstown, the stop-over destination for bus travellers

Queenstown, Neuseeland Leave a comment

Queenstown is the bus hub in the Southern part of the South Island. Most buses are scheduled to leave in the morning, and arrive in the evening. Therefore, as a bus traveler, you are almost forced to spend at least one night in the city if you want to explore the Southern part of the South Island. In order to be able to explore at least a little bit more of the area, I added a second night on such an occasion. Continue reading Queenstown, the stop-over destination for bus travellers →

Travel Diary – RTW Trip 2023/24: New Zealand 2023/24

Still a cool Sound!

Picton, Neuseeland Leave a comment

I have already liked Picton during my first visit five years ago, mainly because of its location directly at the Queen Charlotte Sound. Therefore, I have given myself four days there this time – a very good decision, because the Queen Charlotte Sound is even more beautiful than I remembered it to be. Continue reading Still a cool Sound! →