M&M Around the Globe

Wanaka, Queenstown & Glenorchy : between lakes and mountains Wanaka, a wonderful hike For our first day near Wanaka, we decided to hike up Ismuth Peak. The most famous hike around Wanaka is the Roy’s Peak, but that means hiking with hundreds of people on the same track. All of that just because they want … Continue reading Wanaka, Queenstown & Glenorchy : between lakes and mountains

Rainy West Coast After an awesome day in the Abel Tasman national park, we hit the road along the west coast. And it rained absolutely all day long. Thankfully we hadn’t plan on doing much except drive since we knew the weather was going to be bad. We wanted to stop at Cape Foulwind, known … Continue reading Rainy West Coast

Video – Ferry to South island and Abel Tasman Here below is a short video of our first step on the South island. Continue reading Video – Ferry to South island and Abel Tasman

Ferry to the South Island and Abel Tasman national park After a day and a half in Wellington, it is time to leave the North island and head down to the South island. To do so we have to take the ferry from Wellington to Picton, and that lasts about 3 and a half hours. … Continue reading Ferry to the South Island and Abel Tasman national park

Wellington : last days on the North island Tongariro hike : a total failure After a night in a free campsite near the Tongariro national park, we wake up early. The goal of the day is to do the Tongariro alpine crossing hike. This hike is supposed to be the most beautiful hike in New … Continue reading Wellington : last days on the North island

Video – Coromandel and Rotorua Below is the video of our first days with the van, along the Coromandel peninsula and down to the Rotorua and its very active geothermal activity.   Continue reading Video – Coromandel and Rotorua

From the Coromandel peninsula to Rotorua Thursday November 1st we pick up the van and start our long awaited road trip! It rains again today, for our first day on the road… but nothing can take away our excitement. After doing a quick tour of the van we go to the closest supermarket, Pack’n’save, for … Continue reading From the Coromandel peninsula to Rotorua

First steps in New Zealand : Waiheke Island and Auckland After a last day in Santiago, we fly to Auckland. Our flight leaves at midnight and will last over 12  hours. And the seats in the airplane are a LOT less comfortable than any bus seats in South America… so we won’t sleep very much. … Continue reading First steps in New Zealand : Waiheke Island and Auckland