Hi there, I have just recovered from my jet lag. I have spent two days and done very little. Tomorrow, I head up north to Paihia. I have joined a travel network which gives me the opportunity to hop on and hop off at destinations throughout the north and south islands. I went into the STA Travel office to ask what was the best way to travel around New Zealand, as I had orignally planned to use public buses. The nice young man, suggested this travel net...

Hello there, Finally arrived into Auckland after a 28 hour journey, still not gone to bed and I will fight my tiredness for as long as I can, so the jet lag won't hit me so hard tomorrow. I have been in the city for 5 hours and have sorted out a hotel for tonight that has a private shower, tv and air con. I couldn't face going to a hostel after feeling very jet-lagged. The noisy dorms, lumpy beds and possibility of bed bugs or people shagging would hav...