After bay of islands, went back to Auckland for two nights, where stayed in a evry smelly hostel. On our first night in Auckland we had a meal on the revolving restaurant in the sky tower. Was great actually, and not expenisive. Yesterday, we explored Auckland, did some shopping, went to mission bay and the harbour. Today we got back on the bus and came to Mercury bay. We stopped at Cathedral cove and went on a long walk to the beach which was beautiful. Had a dip in the sea. Which was FREEZING. On way to hostel had a bit of fun, our bus broke down tiwce!! Eventually got to really nice hostel though, and had spag bog.. Yum..