The drive was a long one from Taupo to Wellington. Gorgeous views and for Lord of the ring fans out there we drove passed Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe better known to you as Mt Doom!! We didn't arrive in Wellington till late afternoon so i just had a wonder around and grapped some supper before heading back to the hostel to get ready for our big night out dressed as Prom Queens!! We had stopped at a chariety shop along the way and all brought an outf...

After a long drive from Rotorua we finally arrived in Taupo and took in the view of 'lake Taupo' New Zealands largest lake as we drove to our accomodation. Once settled in some of us headed out to Waikato river to admire the views which were stunning and to watch crazy people Bungy Jumping!! The river was a stunning blue and sparkled as the sun started to come out as had been hiding behide clouds all day!!After this we then headed to some hot springs which were r...

Rotorua - the city surrounded by geothermal steam, volcanic moutains and hugh crater lakes, oh and not forgetting the awful smell of rotten eggs (sulphur). We arrived early evening so not much time to explore so instead we made use of the Hot tubs which each appartment had, ive gone up in the world its great!! So with a glass of wine and great company we kicked back and chilled out!! The next day was an early start for me as i headed off to Waitomo to explore s...

First day of my 15 day tour we headed out of Auckland in the direction of 'The Bay Of Islands'. Along the way we stopped at Parry's Kauri Park. Here we got to check out a Kauri Tree, which are really really big!! We then carried on towards a town called Paihia which is in the Bay of Islands. We checked into a really nice motel which was made up of self contained units and i was lucky enough to have a room to myself with a double bed, Heaven!!! The other girls in...

Well here i am on the other side of the world as far away as i could possibly be!!! Have been in Auckland for 3 days and well the city centre is not that great and cant wait to move on!! The weather here is very up and down, going from sunny to cloudy to raining to freezing cold all in a day!! However i have had a good time. As soon as i arrived and dropped my stuff at the hostel i headed out to track down my cousin Katie who had recent arrived in New Zealand t...