My first stop on the South Island was Blenheim in the Marlborough Sounds, famous for its winerys. After arriving i hopped straight on my tour around 6 wineries, me being the only one on the trip!! It was really lovely,if a bit awkward. Visited Villa Maria and Cloudy Bay(who suplly Gordon Ramseys restaurants). Tried some beautiful wine, ended up buying a bottle from a winery that was purely family owned and run, saving it for my return home. I then went and check...

Arriving in New Zealand was refreshing,but cold! It was lovely crisp air that was bearable, although upon arriving in Auckland i automatically went shopping for some thermals! I spent a couple of nights in Auckland, which is built on about 80volcanoes! I took a harbour cruise over to a nearly extinct volcanic island, the current residents have 50year leases and once thats up no one is allowed to live there. I also went up the sky tower for sunset and could see al...