Kiwi Experience day 4 Day 4 started early leaving Auckland and driving for almost 5 hours to Hot Water Beach with a few stops on the way. Arrived at Hot Water Beach and checked into hostel before going to Cathedral Cove - a really pretty archway over the sea. Involved a serious hike both there and back, defs most exercise we've done in a while.. But will hopefuls help with all the ice cream/carbs we've been eating! Went into the sea - first time all together (ye...

Kiwi Experience day 1 + 2 First day of kiwi experience was spent driving from Auckland up to Pahia in the Bay of Islands. We spent the afternoon walking around the town and lying on the beach. Managed not to get burnt yet (Oliv not so much). Then a group bbq with the bus and bed! Second day - early start and a drive even further up North -new bus today that can go on dirt roads and drive the 90 mile beach. A stop off to show us the old trees (Puketi Kauri Fores...

We've arrived!! 32 hours door to door. First full day in Auckland today. Yesterday we went to the top of the mount Eden and saw all of Auckland - very pretty and very sunny! Absolutely exhausted in the evening, but had a lovely dinner will Bill and his family. Look at album for more pics (and Soz for the tired eyes)

At Heathrow Airport having a cocktail on papa d! - 3 words to sum up our feelings: Oliv: Excited, Sad and Ready to go Anna: Terrified, Hungry, Excited Caz: Enthusiastic, Sad, Apprehensive This blog will mainly be photos not words... Unless one of us feels creative.