Just finished a road trip through New Zealand. Two Spanish, one American, one gypsy car and tent, 18 days, at least three near-death experiences. We started in Auckland and finished in Queenstown, driving more than 4,000 km in between. It was an unforgettable trip with too many beautiful places and cool people. Here are some highlights:

Water, Water Everywhere
Every day we encountered beautiful bodies of water. This must be why NZ is so green. We swam in lakes, rivers, streams, thermal pools, and oceans, sometimes with snow-capped mountains in the background. These swims often also doubled as baths since we mostly camped in places without showers.

Cathedral Cove in Coromandel