Hello people! Well once back in Auckland, I took a day to explore the nearby island of Waiheke. Although the weather was a bit cold and overcast I explored the local beaches, shops and cafes of this quaint place that in summer would be paradise, only half an hour by boat from Auckland. Shar arrived in Auckland that evening but I didn't manage to meet her due to the crap staff at the hostel! So the next day I booked onto a bus to Rotorua, and did manage...

Back in Queenstown now where it is a bit warmer! Spent most of the day on a bus, then caught my flight back up from Christchurch. Chilling out and planning a trip to Waheki Island tomorrow before meeting Shar and heading to Rotorura. Spent last night in a gorgeous little village by Lake Tekapo. The scenery around the area was incredible and we had amazing views of Mount Cook as the weather was so clear. I went for a horse trek around the lake which was fun (...

I did a bungy jump yesterday!! wahoo! 47metres over a forest overlooking Queenstown!! Was very scary but you run and jump off the edge rather than just look over and jump which made it easier!! Its crazy though and over so quickly! Apparently I screamed very loud, me? loud?! never. Not sure I would do it again but glad for the experience!!! Also went on these kart things called Luge's which are basically a tray with wheels going down a hill track! also ...

I'm now in Queenstown and its been raining pretty much since I got to the South Island!! Christchurch was lovely, has a very English feel to it because of the architecture. However, I only got one night there before catching the 5 hour transalpine train to Greymouth! Stunning views of the hills and mountains. Greymouth is as it sounds, pretty grey! not much to do so we went on a brewery tour and drank lots of tasters of Monteiths beer! Great fun! The ...

Hey people! After a few goodbyes and several days of partying I finally departed Melbourne and the land down under (for now!). I was really sad to say bye to so many good friends and a city which I have grown to love because of its culture and lifestyle but was also excited about moving on and exploring the next country on my trip (8th one this trip). After a pretty standard flight I landed in Auckland and was met by my old friend Pania, a Maori lady who I met ...