Taupo, New Zealand

Feb 22, 2013

Last night we were on a remote campsite with a view of Mt Ruapehu the highest mountain in North Island. This morning we drove up to the ski centre and had breakfast there. On the way down we explored some Lord of the Rings filming locations.

Wellington, New Zealand

Feb 22, 2013

Here is our last view of Wellington before going north.

Wellington, New Zealand

Feb 22, 2013

This is the bucket fountain in Cuba Street. This Street was the first to be pedestrianised in New Zealand.

Wellington, New Zealand

Feb 22, 2013

This was half an hour later. You do not often see colours this bright. Not even when we are in NW Scotland in June.

Wellington, New Zealand

Feb 22, 2013

Here is the sunset from the caravan seeing South Island in the distance.