Finally we are in New Zealand for 2 weeks roadtrip! Flight from Melb to Auckland transit for Christchurch (South Island) unfortunately bad weather yes its snow in Aug (winter season) has hitted south island especially Christchurch badly with heavy snowing so affecting badly delayed from orginal half 4pm to half 2am (took picture half 12am) other delay afterward that standard in Auckland Airport all day/night! Thats why dramatic and hit us drain out also long day! So airport decided to give out free vouchers to grab something eat and drinks in apologise.

Finally we got check in and on the plane to get ready to take off and enroute to Christchurch at half 2am!

What a first day/night in NZ! Goodnight from NZ!