5 weeks in New Zealand
Another leg down so time for some more reflections. New Zealand was just amazing in so many ways. We definitely saw it at its best too as we were so lucky with the weather and only had 2 days of rain the whole time we were there, which as we understand it is pretty unusual!

Favourite Places

Russell
Napier
Milford Sound
Wanaka
Otago Peninsula

Activities & Attractions

Paragliding, Wanaka
Shotover Jet, Queenstown
Tongariro Crossing
Abel Tasman National Park
Helicopter landing, Fox Glacier
Luge, Queenstown
Orakei Koraka - Geothermal site

Wineries Visited

Marlborough - Withers Hill, Gibson Ridge, High Field, Isobel Estate
Hawkes Bay - Elephant Hill, Clearview

Beaches

Coromandel
90 Mile Beach, Northland

Wildlife spots

Penguins, Otago Peninsula
Sealions, Otago Peninsula
Seals - Milford Sound
Pukekos - Northland
Swimming Penguins - Bay of Islands
Dolphins- Kaikoura

Natural Phenomena

Milford Sound
Lake Tekapo
Tongariroro Pass
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
Orakei Koraka - Geothermal site

Food & Drink

Sauvigon Blanc - Elephant Hill
Mac's beer - Wellington
Speights beer- Dunedin
Pies/Sausage Rolls
Scones
Hoki Sandwiches

Accommodation

Hawkesbury Cottages, Hawkes Bay
Campervan, South Island
Taupo Apartment - despite bathroom
Barbara and Ray's

Next time, an earthquake special…