Hi again from Auckland, Not much to report as I've been trying to do admin type stuff the last few days - like changing my flights and doing research on where and what to do next. Auckland is a really nice city, but it's extremely hilly as it is covered in volcanic hills (don't worry, they are extinct mum). The city has attracted a lot of Asian immigrants, giving the city a very cosmopolitan feel - it also means that there are lots of great, cheap rest...

Kia Ora (Maori for hello) everyone, I haven't quite fallen off the edge of the world yet, but it feels like it! I think I'm about as far away from home as I can get, as well as being 13 hours ahead of GMT now. I arrived in Auckland on Saturday evening and checked in to my hostel, which is new and very well equiped. I haven't done much yet, but have located Starbucks - priorities! Burger King has also reverted back to Burger King from Hungry Jacks, whi...