Did the Tongariro crossing near lake taupo. It was an 18.5km walk across an active volcano and it's like walking across mars (prove me wrong). I know this is irrelevant to Rotorua, but I had to put something to update my map location. Peace, andy

Hi everyone! This is my view from my desk as I type this, working from fxbikes HQ on mount pleasant, overlooking Christchurch. Somewhere out there is my house I've moved into, sharing with 4 20 something year old kiwis. So far I've been there a week and I've been climbing, mountain biking and to a party on mead (viking booze) out in the countryside all for free! It's amazing how you can get by when your skint and everyone's so friendly and wil...

Hello. I've arrived in New Zealand safe and sound. Been staying with Pre's uncle in Temuka, 2 hours south of Christchurch. Went to see the tallest peak in Auatralasia, Mt. Cook, the other day. Breathtaking scenery everywhere you go, cold tho (I've been wearing both my pairs of trousers since I got here!). Travelled down to Queenstown today and booked Snowboarding lessons for tomorrow, can't wait! Will let you know how it goes. Hope everybodies doing good at hom...