The South Island of New Zealand is reminiscent of the landscape of Switzerland with its mountains. In addition to the over 3,700-meter-high Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest, eternally snow-capped mountain, there are several huge glaciers that reach down into the rainforests of the west coast.
Fjordland National Park is a rugged wilderness of snow-capped mountains, dense rainforest, raging rivers and waterfalls. One of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in New Zealand runs through this area.
You will find huge mountain massifs with glacier areas where you can ski. Ancient tunnels lead us on our route through the mountainous regions. The waters of the glaciers pour out of the eternal ice, which grow into rivers and flow from here into the sea.
In a breathtaking landscape there are glaciers that wind down almost into the valley into the rainforests and you will find an untouched flora and fauna. While you sweat under the sun down in the valley, skiing takes place on the glacier.
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On the South Island, we see farming areas of huge proportions. You can turn off the main road for half an hour or more to get to the farmhouse. So it is not surprising that the mail is always deposited in small boxes on the street. Surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, the West Coast combines adventure and the past.
With our motorhome, we are largely independent of the otherwise daily search for accommodation.
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Oyster Bay on the South Island in New Zealand is a huge area for oyster farming. Since we are true friends of fresh oysters, we make a stopover here. You can find many small restaurants that offer these delicacies. A fun attraction in Oyster Bay are the brightly painted bus shelters that stand on every corner. A small coastal road winds around the many curves of Oyster Bay. The route is a bit of a hassle to drive, but Oyster Bay is definitely worth a visit.
In Oyster Bay, you can always find these funny bus shelters at the bus stop, which are painted with bright colors and motifs.
