Dunedin, a city on the hill Let me take you down South to Dunedin. This small town – do I still need to specify that New Zealand’s towns do not beat records in terms of area and density? – was founded in 1848 by the Scots. It’s quite hard to miss this fact, which might seem trivial. Indeed,…
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Meet my friends Dusky and Seal
Welcome in the South island! Did you expect mountains, fjords or glaciers? Well you’ll have to wait a little bit longer then. This post is about Kaikoura, a coastal town and a real paradise for Dusky dolphins and seals. Swimming with Dusky dolphins Kaikoura seems to be the place-to-be for Dusky dolphins. A tour operator offers the…
Acroyoga session with Alice and Emiliano
Before heading to the Northland, I suggest you take a break with Alice and Emiliano, both addicted to yoga, but not any kind of yoga : acroyoga. I couldn’t help but organise a photoshoot of those three (yes I also include the beautiful scenery: the Mahia Peninsula). I hope that you will like it as much as I liked…
Te Tara o te ika o Māui
This is not an insult. I wouldn’t dare to put you ill at ease here. It only means that I’m taking you for a ride in the Coromandel Peninsula (northeast of the North Island). Are you in? Cathedral Cove I will not make you wait too long, it wouldn’t be fair. So let’s start with the most…
Do you want to go the seaside
Welcome to Waihi Beach ! Here you are teleported into the Orokawa Scenic Reserve. What was supposed to be a short walk from 1h30 turned into an entire afternoon of photos on an almost deserted beach. Definitely a must-do! As if you were there
Being rich in Rotorua
The turf roll back in action! After a three weeks road trip in the North, let’s have a look at Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. This touristic town is well known for its volcanic lakes and geysers. However, the slightest activity can be costly if you don’t search. There are obviously the essentials: Te Puia Set…
Into The Wild (part 1)
Last check up : Custom-made campervan – Check! Backpack full to bursting – Check! Brave hiking shoes – Check! Bye bye dear style – Check! Cold resistant swimsuit – Check! Full camera batteries – Check! Delivery of the travel mate, his film reels and the tent – Check! Motivation – Check, check, check! Let’s go for a 1 month road trip on the North…
Some feminist birds
Are you bored of the city? Do you need some fresh air? Jump in your car and drive for around an hour out of town. All your efforts will pay off. I mean, look at this! You are facing a an extatic Muriwai gannets colony, whose nests are just a few centimeters from each other. This is the…
Up
Let’s begin this post with a “true fact”. Auckland City is built on a monogenetic volcanic field . This means that the field is made of isolated volcanic fissures . There are between 50 and 60 volcanoes. Now that you have a nice migraine but you can shine in society for at least 30 seconds, I suggest…
Would you like a drink in Auckland?
Welcome to New Zealand’s economic capital! Despite its title, this city is not all about a swarm of tired men in grey suits that match their dull complexions, like the ones you can see in La Défense in Paris or The City in London. Auckland rather looks like a permanent incentive to idle in a…
Le Northland et ses kiwis fantômes
Chose promise, chose dûe. Nous voici dans le Northland. Où se situe-t-il me demanderez-vous ? Je vous le donne en mille : il s’agit de la région la plus au Nord de Nouvelle-Zélande. Sur la route vers le Nord, des cascades, des pontons, des phares, des forêts et des kiwis paraît-il. Ces coquins ne sortent…
Te Tara-o-te-ika-o-Māui
Alors non, ceci n’est pas une insulte. Je ne vous veux que du bien. Cela signifie seulement que vous emmène faire un tour du côté de la péninsule de Coromandel (Nord-Ouest de l’Île du Nord). Vous suivez ? Cathedral Cove Je ne vais pas vous faire trop attendre, ce ne serait pas juste. Commençons donc…
The Turf Roll Effect 