Category Archives: New Zealand

Report26 February By Steef That was another wet night. Fortunately, the kitchen of this camp is well provided, we eat inside. After a visit from a journalist from the local newspaper, we are on our way again. The rivers are … Continue reading →

Report 25 February By Steef Around half past nine we are expected to be at a meeting point near our campsite. A tour ride has been organized. We meet a number of old acquaintances. Including Kathryn from Christchurch, she rides … Continue reading →

Report 24 February By Steef On this beautiful morning we go to Ashburton on the way, where we have an appointment with Chris Dyer who we have already met in Christchurch. He organized another tour in the morning of 25 … Continue reading →

Report 23 February By Steef Before we continue this morning to Mount Cook, we first want to see the famous Moeraki Bolders, which are located further on the beach. They owe their fame to the fact that they are almost … Continue reading →

Report 22 February By Steef This morning Brian and Marian bring us to the: Wolly Goat, a cafe outside of Dunedin to help us on our way. After the coffee and the pastries, we say goodbye. Dirk puts the fan back … Continue reading →

Report 21 February By Steef Still rain but slept well. After breakfast we celebrate Dirk’s birthday because he has turned 66. Dirk continues to work on the Ford, Greetje Steef and Trudy go to the city by bus. We visit … Continue reading →

Report 20 February By Steef Rain, rain, rain. This time we do not have to leave on time so we can lie down and listen to the rain on the roof of the roof tent. I work on the reports … Continue reading →

Report 19 February By Steef This morning Pete and Matt leave for Five Rivers (where later Cyclone Gita would strike). Dirk has another surprise for Graeam  a very special T-shirt. Graeme quickly conjures up a shirt for Dirk. After a … Continue reading →

Report 18 February By Steef On the way from Manipuri to Kaiwera we come across beautiful place names .Monawai, Papatotara, Tuatapere, Orepuki and Waimatuku. In Tuatapere we drink coffee in a museum cafe. Here we eat the tastiest lemmon pie … Continue reading →

Report 17 February By Steef BEE IN THE BUS! someone called in the bus that took us to Doubtful Sound. Driver John Gallantry caught the insect immediately to prevent unrest among passengers. It rained all night. Not surprising when you … Continue reading →