Let´s go to the East Cape and end station Gisborne – Marleen, Fabio and Sara! - english version

Sara decided really fast to buy a tent for herself. She needed it for some reason. Even better, so the three of us didn’t have to sleep in the car! That would have been cosy.  Ok, so we went to the Warehouse and bought everything for our trip. Tent, sleeping bag and a thermal map were found very fast! :)

Forgotten World Highway - Stamp for our passport here were are!

Our first highlight was the Forgotten World Highway. Next 150 km no fuel station and 20 km of gravel road. We decided to go this way because we absolutely wanted to have this stamp in our passports of this republic “Whangamomona“ in the middle of nowhere. Two dollar donation and we got it! And we survived the highway, who would have thought at this name.

Passport stamp

We got it - Forgotten World Highway

Hot Water Pools

Hot Water Pools

Stopover in Taupo at the Hot Water Pools we couldn´t miss. So good, that we arrived there early, because to find a space in the pool is rare! :) But it was worth it, from hot like in the bath till pleasant warm, you got everything.

Thermal Wonderland

A big park with 25 different thermal pools. From Devils Home, over Oyster Pool and Sulphur Caves till Devil´s Hole. A breathtaking experience – “fresh” air inclusive.

Thermal Wonderland

Playground the 1st.

Apart from nature New Zealand has a lot of very good playgrounds. :D  Every time we see a playground, we stop and play! :D That’s fun!

Fun

Rotorua

We walked through the public park. There are a few mud- and thermal pools.  Apart from we joined the view over the lake! :) On our way to the campground we stopped at the biggest 3D maze. Find the four corners and the right way out auf the maze. That was fun! :)

Thermal Pools Rotorua

Rotorua and 3D Maze

Fabios Birthday – Birthday Boy!!

We had chili con carne, beer and wine! We laughed and had a cool evening together! Thank you Sara for the great bounce ball! :)

Thanks to Marleen and Sara for this great day!! :)

Whakatane – Maori End of Year Tour – we are on TV!!! :D

Whakatane was our next stop on our way to the East Cape. 30 degree and is getting hotter and we didn’t know what to do next… Until this nice woman from the I Site gave us a tip to go to the festival, entry: Free!! Here we are!!  Four hours of reggae, hip hop and electric music, just amazing! :) On the 21^st of december  we were on national wide tv!! :D Sure only for a half second, BUT, we are on TV and that counts!!! :D

Playground the 2nd!

Playing like five years old kids! :D and a toilet in a flying mushroom desgin! :D

The last km to the East Cape

It is safe to say we stayed on the most beautiful DOC campground in the whole of New Zealand! For only 6 dollar per person, you got NO water, NO toilet, just nothing! :D we decided to stay there but we didn’t pay! :)

East Cape Campground

We woke up at 4:30 am. 10 minute drive to the ground of the lighthouse and another 750 steps!! The sunrise was at 5:37 am and it was worth it!!!

We were there, the first sunrise in the world! We started the day first!! :)

Sunrise

Tokomaru Bay – Relaxing in a Hostel

Relaxing two days in the coolest hostel! :) Beachview from the hostel and Sara had the nicest view ever from her tent site!! :) We had BBQ with all the people they stayed in the hostel and during this time we were 10! :D Just cool! During the day we spend our time at the beach or did nothing! :) that’s life! ;)

James Cook Walk

Thomas Cook set food on new zealdand first.

James Cook Walkway

James Cook Walkway

Gisborne

We arrived in Gisborne two days before Marleens birthday. Actually we planned to stay only one day in Gisborne, but we already celebrated Saras Birthay on the 7^th of december in New Plymouth and also Fabio’s on our way together, so we decided to stay till after Marleen´s birthday.

Marleen’s birthday started with porridge and a sparkling wine!! For afternoon we had banana cake and the next bottle of sparkling wine. Highlight of the day was “The Hobbit” in 3D. After the movie we went out for billiard and a few drinks. :)

Thanks to Fabio and Sara for this great day! :)   

Marleen´s Birthday

Thanks to Sara!

Thanks Sara for this super nice and funny time!! We will miss you. We wish you a merry Christmas and a great time on the festival! We would be happy, if you join us on the south island again!! If you won’t call us, we will! :)