Hello all! Today we left Rotorua and visited Wai O Tapu to see more geothermal mud pools but this time they were massive and the mud was literally boiling and from a lime green colour to red!!! Then we carried on to Haka falls where me, Lydia and Maddie got the Taupo skydive bus. We were only going to do teh 12,000 ft jump but as it was only a bit more we went for it and did a 15,000 ft jump!!! We got all kitted out in jumpsuits, harnesses and flying hat and 6 of...

Hello all!! Today we had an early start for our trip tp Middle Earth to visit Hobbiton or for those of you who are not fans, the last remaining Lord of the Rings set!!! We looked round the Hobbit homes and The Shire and learnt all about how they built the set!! It was so beautiful, it's no wonder Peter Jackson chose it!! Then we did another tour to Hells Gate where the Geothermal mud and water pools are!! The sulphur smell takes a bit of getting used to but it wa...

Hello!!! Today we left Marie's :-( for Waitomo and Rotorua!!! We have a new driver on our Magic bus called Greg who fab!! Waitomo is home of the glowworm caves which were spectacular - we had a guided tour of the caves which were huge, then on the boat ride through the caves with only the glowworms lighting the way!! It was like being under a starlit sky!!! At one point you could see the millions the silky threads hanging down from the ceiling of the caves that t...

Hello from New Zealand!! We're picked up our Magic Bus and headed for Hamilton to see Marie!!! She picked us up from the station in Hamilton and took us to her house which is gorgeous!!! After giving us a brew to beat all brews she took us into town with Andy & Dean for shopping and lunch!! Andy had to leave as he was off to Wellington but it was nice catching up with Marie and Dean. Dean really made us laugh and Marie made us feel right at home and let us us...

We flew into Auckland yesterday from Melbourne and got to our hostel which is more like a hotel fairly easily!!! We visited the Skytower with amazing views of the city, went to Minus 5 which is an ice bar with even the glasses made of ice!!! Then we did a harbour cruise before I met up with Sara and her friend for a few drinks - they're looking for work over here for 6 months!!!! Auckland is a really nice city and everyone is sooooooooooooooo friendly!! we're get...