Arrived in Queenstown 6ish and checked into hostel.....hmmmnn not as nice as others in new zealand..mixed 8 bed dorm........went straight out into town as was the start of their winter festival and had fireworks and live bands....good atmosphere and very busy!! went back to hostel and sat in front of fire and watched tv before bed! So worst nights sleep ever, drunk peeps stimbling in at all hours, snoring and generally nastiness, minging bathroom too....guy on bu...

ok......since i last wrote i have actually physically jumped out of a plane and im still alive!! I left Franz early morning and had another beautiful scenic journey to Wanaka, the coach company is really good as they do occasional comments on well known scenery that we are passing and we make several stops at look out points, for piccies! I arrived in Wanaka at 2.30ish and passed the lake in the photo on the way and Lake Wanaka is pretty similar, quite spectaular...

First have to say mum and dad you would absolutley love this country! Many ways reminds me of the Lake District!! Wish you were here!!!Moving on......Left Christchurch early Tuesday am and there had been rumour of snow....as we set off i heard the coach driver talking to a local about arthurs pass maybe being closed due to snow (this is the only route to get to Framz Joseph!) anyway we appraoched and it was snowing, very exciting, saw men clearing the road and dr...

Hi there....so im now in cold new zealand!! Flew in on Friday and the views as we were approaching were amazing, as we actually flew over Mount Cook, which is the picture ive set!! Also several other mountains too!! As i stepped outside the airport the freshness of the cold air hit me, was very refreshing! Got Bus to my hostel and as i knew England were playing All Blacks in Christchurch the next day the first thing i asked the english girl on reception is where ...