I visited New Zealand for the first time, as a presenter of a Travel TV-Show Called ‘Wolkenlos'(cloudless). We had only two weeks back then and our base was located near Queenstown. Naturally I had to take my first Bungy Jump there, for the camera of course. I would never have jumped voluntarily the first time – nevertheless there were four more jumps after that, ‘wanted’ jumps this time. Everything started with 45 meters, in the end I jumped 140m ! I’m glad I got away, and I would never let myself be tied to a bungee cord again! 🙂 If you are still quite virgin to enter the country and have no idea what awaits you, it can come to symptoms such as heart palpitations and gasping. I would like to prevent this and give a little foretaste, so your upcoming journey runs without complications and you won’t deviate from the way, like I did…
(You can watch this video with English subtitles on my YouTube channel, please klick here …
…when it comes to capture the breathtaking scenery on camera, there should be at least two you. You are constantly under excitement and you could take pictures and videos non-stop. Although it has almost led me to despair that the actual optics of these natural wonders are hardly to be captured. The little movie up here, for example, sure, these are breathtaking pictures, but to see it live, really kills you. I freaked out! Sometimes I felt like I was completely high. ‘Fucked by nature ‘, is reality. This unique beauty drives even tears of joy into your eyes. While the brain tries to process the impressions, one stands in disbelief with open mouth and is just flabbergasted.
A paradise for adventurers and hikers
I entered ‘Trampers Paradise’. Tramping is a kiwi word for hiking. You go on a hike for several days at a time, with accommodation in small cabins that lie on the track or in your own tent. There are 9 ‘Great Walks ‘ in NZ. These walks lead you through the most beautiful areas of the country. Of course you can also find simple hikes and day trips with different levels of difficulty, there are countless possibilities. Before my departure, I had bought a small hiking guide book, which always accompanied me and revealed in every new region the most beautiful, interesting and sometimes not so touristic paths. Sometimes I walked for hours, not meeting any other soul! I’ve never seen anything like it before. There are hardly any places in the world where you don’t meet a single person, right ? I felt safe at all times, (except on the foggy Mount Stokes, which I will introduce in the next article) even though I seemed to be the only human child in the deepest jungle or high up on the mountain. All ‘Great Walks’ are booked up quickly, but partially you can walk sections of them, if you like me, forgot to plan a tour in advance. I got this chance with the ‘Kepler’ and ‘Queen Charlotte Track’. Stunning ! Again I felt “high” on the Kepler track. Honestly I had a big grin up on my face for 5 hours. There was an energy in the forest, which was incredible. Either the concentration of the Terpenes was particularly high, or I went through fairy dust all the time… Something was going on there ! If you want to know more about Terpenes and their effect, I recommend the book of Clemens G. Arvay, ‘ The Biophilia Effect ‘. I really don’t want to advertise here, but who doesn’t know it yet – a very interesting book. I found it quite exciting and informative. Well, back to the subject: Please be careful, the ‘Trampers Paradise’ is relentlessly overwhelming! Here is the proof…
(You can watch this video with English subtitles on my YouTube channel, please klick here…
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4 thoughts on “How New Zealand treated me”
76Norway
I’m sitting here with a huge smile on my face reading this. Remembering my first time in NZ(2002) i had these same thoughts about this country as you do. NZ got everything! It’s safe, got beaches, beautiful scenery, mountains and fjords, easy to get around, And there’s so much you can do, if you like a adrenaline rush this is the place. I did the bungy jump once and i’ll never do that again, and besides it turned out to be the most embarrasing moment ever but thats a different story;). Anyways its fun to read about your trip to a country that i fell in love with years ago. Oh about the hiking i got to do some hiking in the tongariro and abel tasman national park which i can recommend 🙂
Pinky Goestohollywood
Hi, so nice we share the same experience! I wanted to do the Tongariro Crossing, but I unfortunately when I was there, due to the weather conditions, they closed it. Next time I’ll try again! 🙂
76Norway
Hi 😊
Thanks for your reply and yes you should. You’ll love it! In februay i will be back in NZ and you have given me ideas to what to see when im there. Looking forward to your next adventure👍.
And if your path takes you to Norway someday( if you haven’t already been?)be ready to be fucked by nature again😁
Pinky Goestohollywood
Fantastic!!😃💚 Norway is definitely on my list !! 😉