Kaikoura Kaikoura, despite being very small is so nice, and there is so much to do! I stayed at the Aldephi Lodge, which was recommended to me by my friend Cahale, and is right on the promenade, over looking the beach! Kaikoura is not only right on the beach, but it is also surrounded by mountains! It is so beautiful! The first day I went whale watching, which was amazing! We were out on the water for 3 hours and not only got to see seals, and so many birds,...

Christchurch Christchuch is beautiful. It reminds me of Norwich in so many ways, with its big parks and huge Cathedral in the center of the city. It is also so nice to see in Autumn, as all the colours are so pretty!The first night it Chch we all me up again and said out goodbyes, as the bus was moving on the next day, and i had made my last stray journey. I can't believe how fast NZ has gone, and how much I managed to do! The next few days were spent shopp...

Milford Sound I did a day trip to Milford from Queenstown, as everyone I have spoken to had said you have to see it! It was a 5 hour drive to get there followed by a 2 hour boat ride and then another 5 hours drive back! It was such a long day! We did see some cool things on the way though. We stopped at some waterfalls and did a few walks, and saw some of the most dangerous roads in New Zealand, which are at constant risk of avalanches! We actually saw a few...

Queenstown Queenstown is one of the nicest places I have been. It is a small town surrounded by snowy mountains, and has a great atmosphere; everyone is really friendly and always having lots of fun. The first night we got there we met the others from the stray bus and had a night out at Winnies bar which conveniently had 2 for one on drinks! It was really nice to get everyone together again. We also stopped for a famous Ferg Burger which was amazing, but s...

Wanaka Wanaka is not even a stop on the Stray bus, but after spending 5 minutes there you instantly ask yourself why. It is one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. We got off here and stayed for 2 nights and it was so worth it! We spent the first night all cooking a roast dinner in the hostel which was so luxurious for backpackers, everyone in the kitchen hated us with envy! We then went to the cinema which was really cool because it's a room of sofas, w...