Today we got a boat over to Russell which is a really old part of the bay of islands with some historic buildings dating back to the early 1900s, we walked up to the view point it was so steep, Dave was ok but my legs started to cramp up lol , was good views when we got to the top so it was worth my legs hurting. we met a couple at the top that was from Napier a place further south and invited us when we go there to give them a call and go round theirs for BBQ s...

Arrived in Auckland yesterday finally after our killer of a journey, once leaving the airport after dodging customs as I was smuggling too much tobacco we picked up our little car and made our way to the first hostel which I must say wasn't a great start as it was a bit of a s*** hole!!! On the upside it was in a great location on a strip of funky bars and restaurants where we immediately got involved and met a some decent locals. By about 7 we were well on ou...