From Kaiteriteri to Auckland (09/03 - 20/03) I lay awake all night, listening to the rain pouring down on my tent and watching how the corners filled up with water throughout. I made a mental note to replace it as soon as I could - as I had done on numerous occasions before - only to dismiss the idea again…
From Queenstown to Kaiteriteri (24/02 - 08/03) Seeing the beautiful mountain setting around Glenorchy wasn't the only reason I went on a 130km day trip during my "resting day" in Queenstown. I also wanted to warm for what was awaiting me the next day, both physically as mentally. My next destination was Wanaka, on the southern shore of the lake…
From Tuatapere to Queenstown (13/02 - 23/02) The Last Light Lodge in Tuatapere is one of these hidden gems you only come across rarely. Not so much because of the campground itself - though the shared facilities were very spacious - but because of the adjoining cafe/restaurant. The family running the place produce their own vegetables and apart from being…
From Dunedin to Tuatapere (01/02 - 13/02) This was the flyer demanding my attention I stared incredulously at the flyer on the counter. After being captivated by the Lion King, and in particular its soundtrack, I had taken a real liking to Elton John from a very young age - 8 or so. I knew about his 2-year-long farewell tour…
From Mount Cook to Dunedin (25/01 - 31/01) The strong wind kept me awake almost all night, so I wasn't really surprised to find myself looking up at a clouded sky when I popped my head out of my tent the next morning. Konrad, who had arrived at the same campground the previous day with Ute still behind him on…
From Christchurch to Mount Cook (17/01 - 24/01) It was with heavy legs and an even heavier heart that I left Canterbury House on the northside of Christchurch on Friday, January 17th. I had arrived there the previous Sunday, together with what I should now call my former girlfriend, Liesbeth. We had cycled around Europe together in 2017 and had…
