![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240102_115612-1038x576.jpg "Hokitika")
I am currently staying in Greymouth for four nights. While I am there, I once again rented a car. Today, I used that to explore the area around Hokitika. Continue reading Forces of nature in Hokitika
Tag Archives: Gorges and Canyons
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231211_094456-1038x576.jpg "Skippers Canyon")
Queenstown, the stop-over destination for bus travellers
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231118_105152-1038x576.jpg "Castlepoint Lighthouse and Castle Rock")
Lighthouses and stone towers
All good cornerstones come in threes: After the East Cape and Te Urewera, it was now time for the Wairarapa region. The weather was changeable at best, but I was basically still able to fit in all my desired destinations. Continue reading Lighthouses and stone towers
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221120_095419-1038x576.jpg "Barranco del Infierno")
Walking through hell
As hiking around Los Gigantes is not that easy (as already explained in the last blog entry), I took the bus towards the South today. I decided to explore a very popular canyon: Barranco del Infierno. Continue reading Walking through hell
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221113_100125-1038x576.jpg "Masca")
Ending my vacation at a leisurely pace
My last vacation day was a rather relaxing one: I only had 24 kilometres to drive – and that is all I did. However, I took the opportunity to stop at the village of Masca on the way. Continue reading Ending my vacation at a leisurely pace
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221105_094444-1038x576.jpg "Taganana")
Taganana in Anaga
As the weather was supposed to be quite changable today (and I felt more like having another lazy afternoon), I decided against a bigger excursion today. Instead, I went hiking in the hills around my Taganana. This meant that I was already familiar with (some of) the views. Still, it was a nice hike. Continue reading Taganana in Anaga
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221103_120857-1038x576.jpg "Playa del Tamadite")
Lots of bends to the sea
Slowly, I am working my way East in the Anaga mountains: Already on the day before, I had a view of Afur from Taborno. Today, I drove to the former village, and hiked from there to Playa del Tamadite. Continue reading Lots of bends to the sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221023_123236-1038x576.jpg "Caldera de Tejeda")
Hiking in the Caldera de Tejeda
I am currently staying in Tejeda, in the centre of Gran Canaria. This area is well-known for its gorgeous hikes, as I could experience today myself – even though I ended up on a different trail than I originally intended to take (due to a trail closure). Continue reading Hiking in the Caldera de Tejeda
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221022_134204-1038x576.jpg "North Eastern Gran Canaria")
Into the mountains of Gran Canaria!
Today is my first “true” vacation day, and I said farewell to Las Palmas. After picking up my rental car, I made my way into the island’s interior, where I will spend the next few days. Mostly, I am planning to go hiking – because this area of Gran Canaria has lots to offer in this regard! Continue reading Into the mountains of Gran Canaria!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_113456-1038x576.jpg "Teror")
Empty Arucas, crowded Teror
Also today, I was drawn to places outside the city. I will spend the next week in Las Palmas anyway – mostly working, but hopefully I will also find some time for short explorations within the city. So, I decided to visit two nice towns a bit further away today: Arucas and Teror. Continue reading Empty Arucas, crowded Teror