Hi everyone! I arrived in nelson yesterday, its lovely little town in the south island! I think it looks like what you would expect Alabama to look like with the cute little houses and how peaceful it is here. Decided to stay for a few days to chill before making tracks down the south island. As Im staying here a few days i opted to work for free accommodation here so Im cleaning rooms in the morning but am finished by 12 so have the rest of the day to do wha...

Hey all!  This week I visited the bay of islands which is north of Auckland. Its a lovely chilled out place and nice to spend probably my last time by the beach in the sunshine. I went on a tour to swim with dolphins but unfortunately they had babies with them so we werent allowed. however it was gorgeous to watch them, there were so many and they just loved playing around the boat and jumping for us. I layed over the front of the boat and could see them p...

Oh my gosh, I cant believe Im in New Zealand!! I dont think ive realised yet, I still think I am in Australia (prob as id didnt want to leave there!) This trip is just flying by!!! I arrived safely last tuesday where Tina (my dads cousin) picked me up from the airport. Tina and Mark have a lovely cosy house in West Auckland, its not all finished yet and i keep telling them that there is so much potential with it and they can do so much which they plan to. I hav...