Day 2 Nelson-GreymouthI got up early the next day to get the bus but managed to miss it as I was waiting round the wrong side of the hostel! However, all was not lost I went to the bus station and got on a shuttle to the first destination they were heading for, Greymouth. I actually arrived in Greymouth before the magic bus so I booked into a hostel with a spa and free tea and coffee and went on a little walk to get some panoramic views of the town. Lat...

Hi All, I'm off on a mini adventure, don't worry M&D I know why I'm supposed to be here, but I have been working sooooooooooo hard and I may not get to see NZ again, or not for a long time:) So now my plea is over I am planning my first solo trip, very exciting! I am meeting my skydiving girls though in a couple of days. I will write some entries along the way if i can, I am going on a trip down to Queenstown in the South Island via Picton, Nelson, Gre...

Hi all, Quick entry as on timed internet time! I arrived in Nelson today after taking the interislander Ferry over to th asouth Island at 8 this morning. I met one of the new girls on my corridor on teh boat which was nice. The scenery was gorgeous, especially coming through Marlborough sound, I'll put pictures in soon. I then caught the bus to Nelson where I am currently, in the YHA. The hostel is really nice and I am staying in a 6 bed dorm but the other gi...