WOW.. new zealand is amazing. we've only been here for a week but this place rocks. so far all we've really done is gone round the able tasman (in the north), we booked a 3 day excursion (for about $50 each). basically we kayaked for 2 days (camping in the natonal park as we went) and then walked back through the forest (took 6 hours, my legs are knackered). It was an amazing trip and we did it all on our own without a guide. There were seals and penguins, just an amazing 3 days. next stop the frans joseph glacier for our sky dive (for my birthday), can't wait. will update photos of jumping out of a plane. love to everyone. matt (and nic).