The Franz Josef Glacier
The West Coast of South Island… Many travellers dream to go on a road trip along this famous coastal line, known as the most beautiful of New Zealand. After leaving Hokitika , where we carved our own jade, we take…
Around Hokitika
After 2 days with Steve Gwaliasi at Bonz’n’Stones in Hokitika, where we carved our own jade, it’s time to hit the road again! We first meet by chance Jules and Charlène with who we walked down Mount Taranaki, and then…
In Arthur’s Pass
It’s now time for us to live Christchurch and our friends Dan & Rochelle, a brand new SLR hanging from Quentin’s shoulder (the old one couldn’t be repaired… we unfortunately had to buy a new one…). Our new destination :…
Akaroa, the « French » village
While waiting news from the camera repair shop in Christchurch where we droped Quentin’s broken DSLR, we decide to take two days to explore the Banks Peninsula and its famous French village Akaroa, 75 km east of the city. New…
About Christchurch
Christchurch, or ChCh fort short. Destroyed 5 years ago by a terrible earthquake, the broken city carries a sad reputation… « It’s awful, there is only ruins » « The city is dead, the companies are all gone! » « Be ready for a chock! »…
The Abel Tasman Coast Track
From Nelson, after visiting the Marlborough Sounds, we start hitchhiking again alongside the main road. We shouldn’t have had any problem to get a lift there, considering the heavy traffic. But, oddly enough, we had to wait for a very…
In the Marlborough Sounds
The heavy ferry cruises peacefully on the dark waters of the fjord that marks the entrance of the South Island. Dense brownish smoke follows its trail, obscuring the sky of the eerie twilight while the low growl of the massive…
In Wellington
Here we are, finally: in Wellington! All the New Zealanders we’ve met told us a lot of good about the capital…. The end of a trip in Wellington… Alas, we are not really in a tourist mood. We have now…
In Cape Palliser
We are now approaching Wellington. On the road from Whanganui, we took the (hard) decision to sell our dear car, Léonie. Hitchhiking is calling us. It seems to be the best solution, as far as we can see, to save…
Around Whanganui
Whanganui After our adventures on Mt Taranaki, we take the road again, heading south. The west coast of north island is not really interesting for travellers. But surprisingly as we were looking for a place to stay overnight in the…