Nelson Tahunanui beach
We figured low-tide sandy beaches are the ideal ground for learning how to ride an unicycle. At least it doesn’t hurt that much when you…
Category: A new life in NZ (2014-now)
New Year’s eve in Nelson
It has rained all day long, but fortunately stopped right in time in the afternoon. We enjoyed our javanese dinner at our temporary home and…
Container sneak preview – and port clearance
Two months and three days after our big rusty metal box has left our place in Austria, it arrived at the port in Nelson, NZ.…
Coalbrookdale walk in Denniston
Just next to the famous Denniston Incline there are some more mining things to explore. The Coalbrookdale walk follows an old coal railway line and…
Punakaiki and Pororari river walk
I think this was our fourth visit of the pancake rocks. We’ve never been there in peak season though. Warning: Mind the tourist! We’d have better…
Charming Creek walkway
Just around the corner from our beach cottage. A quite interesting walk along an old coal railway next to the river.
West Coast impressions
Just some random pictures taken on the road between Granity and Westport. :)
Christmas in summer – again
I’m not sure if I can ever get used to that. Seriously, Christmas in summer just doesn’t make any sense. ;) We tried to make…
Karamea – Oparara Arches
A relaxed day driving up to the northern end of the West Coast. Stopover at the little Lake Hanlon with it’s funny echo. Passing Karamea town…
Denniston Incline
When we were at the Denniston Incline last time, the whole mountain was covered in dense fog and we made some incredible pictures. This time…