We were picked up at 8.30am and taken to the AquaTaxi office. We had to jump into the little speed boats and the tractor towed us down to the sea. Not cheap though at $34 (£17) each, one way!! They are pretty fast boats actually, but it was really windy and choppy out at sea. It was sort of a mini tour as well as a drop-off taxi, so the guy took us to see Split Apple Rock first, which is apparently used in a lot of New Zealand Tourism adverts. Then we cruised u...

Honestly, I really can't stand this snoring. I was asleep two hours and then was woken up by the loudest snoring I've come across so far. It really makes my blood boil. Snorting away like a pig. Somebody must have worked out how to prevent snoring by now. I was on the top bunk across from the snorer and was trying to whip the guy with my towel to wake him up. He wouldn't wake up though. Must have had a lot to drink. I tried to lay down and pretend it didn't irrit...