We have a long coach ride from Taupo to Wellington but the views are amazing so it makes up for it! Only problem is that the coach was full when we checked in so me and Stuart are sat away from each other...

I get a lovely guy, really sound and we chat all the way until he gets off at his stop.... and Stuart got a guy who stunk ha ha ha!!

We arrive at Wellington bus station and my mum's cousin Chris and his wife Deryn are there to meet us! I have never met them before but they asked us to stay with them which was lovely!

I meet up with their daughter Rachel, husband Geoffrey and their little girl Caitlyn (who is my new best friend!). Deryn makes us an amazing roast dinner and we drink wine - luxury when we've been living off pasta in the hostels!

The next day and we visit the museum Te Pappa with Caitlyn as our tour guide - she is so clever!

Loved meeting extended family but could only stay for 2 nights as our ferry to the South Island is booked.....