After almost 2 weeks in the South Seas paradise of French Polynesia, our trip went back to Australia, where we had already spent a few days in March. Our destination was the city of Brisbane.
» Read the full blog postTravel Reports » Oceania
The term Oceania refers to the geopolitical and cultural union of Australia, New Zealand and the entire South Pacific region (Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia) with its 7,500 islands in the Pacific Ocean. The term South Pacific is often used for this region as a synonym for Oceania and in a narrower sense for Polynesia. Derived from this, other terms are more common, such as South Pacific or South Pacific Island Region.
Tahiti – Diving with lemon sharks in the White Valley (French Polynesia)
The last two dives of our 10-Dive Inter-Island Gold Pass from the diving school Topdive we had picked up for Tahiti.
» Read the full blog postTahiti – Our Self-Guided Day Tour of the island (French Polynesia)
After six wonderful and relaxing days on Bora Bora we went back to Papeete on Tahiti today.
» Read the full blog postBora Bora – Diving in the South Sea Paradise (French Polynesia)
For Bora Bora we had decided (as well as for our stay in Moorea) for four dives with Topdive.
» Read the full blog postBora Bora – The Hotel Sofitel Private Island (French Polynesia)
We didn’t find a good and affordable hotel on Bora Bora that easy. Private accommodation and offers (such as via AirBnB) were not so many at that time. In addition, we wanted to treat Bora Bora something nice – and so we booked 5 nights at Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island in an Island Luxury Lodge and were lucky that we were able to move into our bungalow right away.
» Read the full blog postFrom the island of Moorea to the dream island of Bora-Bora (French Polynesia)
After a few great days on Moorea we were looking forward to our next destination today: the dream island of Bora-Bora in the South Seas ♥
» Read the full blog postMoorea – Topdive Center & Diving with sharks (French Polynesia)
As passionate divers we wanted to get to know the underwater world of the South Seas and the island of Moorea of French Polynesia 🙂
» Read the full blog postMoorea – Relaxing and magical retreat (French Polynesia)
After arriving on Tahiti from New Zealand yesterday, we will our trip to the island of Moorea.
» Read the full blog postOur flight from New Zealand to Tahiti (French Polynesia)
Today we went on a journey from New Zealand to the South Sea Paradis of French Polynesia to Tahiti. Just in time at 11.30 am we first flew from Queenstown in the south of New Zealand with Jetstar to Auckland.
» Read the full blog postRoad to Milford Sound & the town of Queenstown (New Zealand)
After our boat trip through Milford Sound this morning, we made our way back to Queenstown in bright sunshine at around 11am.
» Read the full blog postMilford Sound – A boat trip through the fjord (New Zealand)
Today we were looking forward to our boat trip through Milford Sound, one of the most famous tourist attractions in New Zealand.
» Read the full blog postNew Zealand Alps – From Franz-Josef to Milford Sound (New Zealand)
Today we had the longest self-driving route of our world tour ahead of us: from the small town of Franz-Josef we went 640 kilometers through the New Zealand Alps to Milford Sound.
» Read the full blog postFox Glacier – Heli-Hike, Glacier Walk & Ice Climbing (New Zealand)
After our Helihike tour to the Franz Josef Glacier had to be cancelled this morning due to too strong winds, the employee of the agency “The Helicoper Line” immediately called a friendly provider in Fox Glacier Village and reserved us two places for the Helihike at 2 pm. At the Fox Glacier, all helicopters were able to take off today, as the wind there does not affect anything. But again lucky! 🙂
» Read the full blog postThe Franz Josef Glacier in Westland National Park (New Zealand)
Today, just after 8 a.m., we set off on a 3-hour journey from Punakaiki to the New Zealand Alps for a helicopter trip to the Franz Josef Glacier.
» Read the full blog postPancake Rocks & the Sea Lions at Cape Foulwind (New Zealand)
After a great hotel breakfast at the Kimi Ora Eco Resort we got in the car in sunny weather and drove south from Kaiteriteri.
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