Here's the last instalment of our New Zealand blog, for we are heading over to Oz in a couple of days. And every day we have spent here has been amazing: the people are great, the scenery is magnificent, and you can't beat having the freedom of a camper van to take you anywhere you please! The day after our sail across Lake Taupo, we woke up to another chilly morning and popped over to Huka Falls on our way out of Taupo. We weren't quite sure what to expect but ...

Here's the second of today's updates now we have easy Internet access... We arrived in New Zealand at 8pm on the 2nd August, and it was cold and rainy - a reminder of home! In case you're not sure, New Zealand and Aus are über strict when it comes to customs and they work hard to protect the agriculture of their countries. You have to fill in a small card upon arrival stating that you don't carry any wood, plant material, insects etc so that there is no risk of...