Hello all, We have travelled around New Zealand on a big green bus, stopping at various locations for walks, hikes, treks, kayaking, rafting, rubber ring caving and the odd horse ride. Life is simple and lovely here, the scenery amazing, the people pleasant and the pubs and bars full of English youngsters and the occasional local. It has been a relaxing journey after the craziness of South America, but very gentle. I have yet to see any hobbits, elves or Orcs,...

So here we are in New Zealand, and South America is a distant memory!! Uploaded photos at last so have a look and let me know what you think of our miserable faces!! We spent a few days in Auckland, wasn't too impressed by the city, but we set off on our big green kiwi experience tour bus and the landscape is amazing. The people are lovely here, spent a large amount of time last night in a little pub getting to know the older locals and of course talk about Rugb...