Cusco – Ancient Streets and Nature Trails
Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025
In Cusco, we’ll be exploring the rich history of the city and diving into its vibrant culture. Beyond the charming streets, we’ll also venture out into the surrounding area for some beautiful nature walks, taking in the stunning landscapes and preparing for the next part of our adventure. Cusco offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and the great outdoors.
Huacachina – Desert Dunes and Oasis Adventures
Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025
Huacachina offers a unique change of pace, as we find ourselves in a stunning desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Whether we’re sandboarding down the dunes, taking a sunset buggy ride, or simply soaking in the surreal beauty of this hidden gem, Huacachina is sure to be an unforgettable stop on our journey through Peru.
Lima – City Sights, Beaches, and Flavors
Apr 07, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025
Lima will be our first stop in Peru, where we’ll dive into the city’s vibrant culture. We’re planning to explore the sights, relax by the beach, and enjoy the lively nightlife. With local food to try and plenty of history to soak up, Lima is the perfect introduction to Peru’s diverse and exciting spirit.
Tokyo – City Lights, Culture, and Farewell
Apr 01, 2025 - Apr 07, 2025
Tokyo will be the grand finale of our Japan adventure. We’ll dive into the city’s vibrant culture, exploring its unique blend of modern architecture and traditional touches. Between delicious food, exciting day trips, and endless city sights, Tokyo offers the perfect mix of excitement before we say goodbye to Japan and head off to the next leg of our journey.
Hakone – Onsen Retreats and Fuji’s Majesty
Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 01, 2025
In Hakone, we’ll immerse ourselves in Japan’s traditions with a stay in a ryokan and soothing onsen baths. With stunning views of Mount Fuji as our backdrop, it’s the ideal place to relax and experience a peaceful side of Japan’s natural beauty and culture.
Miyajima – Nature’s Beauty and Sacred Tranquility
Mar 29, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Miyajima Island offers a peaceful retreat filled with natural beauty and spiritual significance. From its iconic landmarks to the serene surroundings, it’s a place where we’ll slow down and soak in the calm atmosphere. A perfect moment of tranquility on our journey, surrounded by stunning landscapes and the island’s sacred charm.
Hiroshima – History, Reflection, and Resilience
Mar 28, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025
Hiroshima offers a more reflective and somber part of our journey, as we take in its powerful history and pay respects at the memorials. But beyond its past, the city is also a symbol of resilience, with beautiful natural surroundings and cultural landmarks that show how far it has come.
Kyoto – Temples, Traditions, and Tranquility
Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 26, 2025
Kyoto is where we’ll slow down and immerse ourselves in Japan’s rich cultural heritage. From peaceful shrines and temples to traditional tea ceremonies, the city offers a serene escape filled with history and natural beauty. It’s the perfect place to reflect, explore, and soak in the quieter side of Japan before heading into the hustle and bustle of the next stop.
Sydney – The Last Hooroo in Oz
Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 05, 2025
For our final week in Australia, we’ll be back in Sydney, spending more time with family and soaking up the last bit of the city’s charm. It’s the perfect way to wrap up this leg of the journey, balancing family time with a few more adventures around Sydney before we head off to the next destination
Brisbane – City Vibes and Wildlife Encounters
Feb 19, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025
Next up is Brisbane, where things will slow down a bit for a chilled city break. We’ll be enjoying the local food scene, maybe diving into the nightlife, and of course, making a stop at Australia Zoo to meet some of the country’s iconic wildlife. A perfect blend of city life and animal adventures!
Cairns – Forest Thrills and Reef Wonders
Feb 12, 2025 - Feb 19, 2025
From Sydney, we’ll be flying up to Cairns for a taste of adventure and nature. With its lush forests, thrilling white water rafting, and a chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef, it’s the perfect spot to get back into the wild and soak up some of Australia’s most stunning natural wonders.
Sydney - Slowing Down in Comfort
Feb 07, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025
After a month on the road in New Zealand, we’ll be heading to Sydney for a week of home comforts with family. The plan is to slow down a bit, enjoy the luxury of real beds, and explore the city at a more relaxed pace before diving into the next leg of the adventure.
Raglan
Feb 03, 2025 - Feb 05, 2025
Our last proper destination before traveling back to Auckland and handing back Morrison the campervan 😢
Waitomo
Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 03, 2025
Lovely little village where we ended up doing not very much for a couple days while we wait for our blackwater rafting trip.
Egmont National Park
Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 01, 2025
A lovely national park where we enjoy the lush woods, streams and waterfalls.
Picton
Jan 29, 2025 - Jan 30, 2025
The south island ferry stop. We stay here for 1 night before having a Malborough sounds cruise and then heading back to the north island.
Motueka
Jan 27, 2025 - Jan 29, 2025
A very nice seaside town where we freedom camp by the beach. It was ridiculously windy in the evening!
Reefton
Jan 26, 2025 - Jan 27, 2025
Probably our laziest day yet! After a 3 and a half hour drive in broken rain we arrived in the quaint town of Reefton. The heavens open and we don't do much except a short stroll in to town for coffee, followed by a few drinks at the campsite and finishing up with a pizza in a small restaurant close by.
Franz Josef
Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
A very wet day! A 2 hour drive to a 3 hour walk! The walk was meant to lead us to see the glacier, however the cloud and mist didn't allow it. That being said, a little later we did manage to see it from our campsite 😅. We finish the day with a classic dinner. Cheesy, bacony, sweet and spicy ramen. A classic at home with NZ twists!
Haast
Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025
A stunning drive through Haast Pass, multiple waterfall stops and one incredibly steep lookout trek. We tried to stay at our initial choice of campsite for the night, but decided we didn't want to be fed on by the sandflies! We moved on to another site a further 45 minutes on.
Queenstown
Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 24, 2025
We set up in and around Queenstown for a few days in order to do a few excursions in the area. From relaxing by lakes, to riding horses, to very much getting back to chasing those waterfalls!
Lake Tekapo
Jan 20, 2025 - Jan 21, 2025
An early morning drive to Lake Tekapo led us to parking up by the lake for a grueling 3 hours hike up Mount John. Was it worth it? Depends who you ask 😅. Once back to Morrison we checked in to the campsite before heading to lake for a nice cooling dip. Evening arrived and we started cooking, but half way through what happened? We run out of gas! Luckily the campsite had a kitchen so we could finish cooking our curry. After a beautiful, but long day we took in the sky awash with stars before heading to bed. This morning leaving for Cromwel we spent an hour paddleboarding on the lake and had one last dip.
Christchurch
Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025
A relatively short stopover at Christchurch where we spent the night. In the morning we went for a coffee and had a pastry for breakfast on New Regent Street before restocking Morrison for our next rural escapades. At lunch we drove an hour all for a much anticipated pie, where we were not let down. Finishing the day we met up with a friend of George's, from his viking game, for a few beers. A mobile game sparking beers and pie recommendations half a world away. We then spent the night at a campsite half way towards Lake Tekapo.
Kaikoura
Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 18, 2025
After a long ferry we start our south island adventure in the beautiful costal town of Kaikoura. We do all of our campsite necessities and sleep early to make the most of the morning. We begin our first full day in the south with a 3 hour round walk to a seal colony followed by a whale watching expedition.
Wellington
Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 17, 2025
Quite a short stay in our first stop at Wellington. We check out Hannahs laneway and found it a little disappointing due to all the hype we saw. We drive to the top of mount victoria and finally find a quiet place to park up for dinner.
Makuri
Jan 15, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025
We stop in Makuri as a halfway point between Napier and Wellington. This is real freedom camping. No-one else around for miles.
Napier
Jan 14, 2025 - Jan 15, 2025
We stayed overnight in Napier, went for a quick 2 hour trek to the top of a mountain and had to fix a chip in Morrison's windshield
Taupo
Jan 13, 2025 - Jan 14, 2025
We stayed on the coast of Taupo lake, the largest lake in Oceania. It is tidal due to its shape. The evening on our arrival we saw a stunning sunset. On the day of our departure we visited hukka falls and then went back to Taupo lake for a quick dip before saying goodbye 👋
Rotorura
Jan 12, 2025 - Jan 13, 2025
On our way to Rotorura city, we stop at hobbiton to satisfy George's nerdy side. We then spend a day emersed in Maori culture and redwood tracks.
Mclaren falls park
Jan 10, 2025 - Jan 12, 2025
Day 1 with morrison, we pitch up near a small lake in Mclaren falls park
Auckland
Jan 08, 2025 - Jan 10, 2025
After a long 28-hour journey, we’ve finally reached the first stop of our five-month adventure: a brief, relaxing city break before we pick up Morrison, our trusty campervan, and set off to explore the beauty of New Zealand.