From Kaikoura we went via Hammner springs. We camped in a pine forest and had it all to ourselves apart from 2 horses over the fence. (Still loads of rain) We got some mountain bikes FOC! I don't think I have been biking since I was about 12 but I really enjoyed it. Despite the rain/mud/getting a bit lost. The only other thing to do in Hamner springs is visit the thermal pools. 10 pools ranging from 35 to 42%u02DAC. Just ignore the sulphur smell and the old semi ...

Camping! Seemed like a fun idea so we got the gear. Sleeping bag found, tent second hand! We decide to buy a car to sell in Auckland when we leave. Much debate and we settled on a Toyota 'station wagon 'aka. Ruby. Kaikoura. A little seaside place on the east coast. We passed Fur seals relaxing on the rocks, Took amazing coastal walks with mountain backdrops, Ate "Fush & Chups" .However the highlight of this place was our aquatic encounter. Chris wa...

We are in a little place called Coffs harbour. We take the van back tmrw so it will be our last night in the van ( The grunt as we named it!) We spent last night in Wedding bells state forest on a road over looking the forest very pictureesque. Very cold too! We saw some fireflys in the trees which was cool. So I know I havent written much about this bit of the trip but we have had alot of travel to do and there arent mayn internet places in national parks etc...

The mangoe town so I am told! Sorry its abit rushed but it has been a massive whirlwind since Bali. What with missing the flight and everything too. We hired a camper and are driving the east coast down to Sydney in 4 weeks!! So Kakadu , crocs , wallabys bbqs and camping tbc...

So we get the ferry (second class) It makes for an interesting ride we are the only westerners aboard and we discover we are not in the same cabin. Still we make a few friends and get along ok. After an interesting 24hrs or so we arrive in Kumai, Kalimatan. The friends came in handy getting a taxi too. We have to work fast, about a week to get a boat into the jungle meet this guyand whoever else?! and get flights or whatever back to bali for flight out. Somhow we...