Day 46 Tues 9th May. You may have heard about the Queenstown 'Awesome Foursome' well I decided to make up my own 'Fab Five' #1 Up at 6.30 for helicopter ride through the canyons. The pilot was crazy as he flew low level in between the rocks and at one point turned and dived so sharply that he turned the helicopter virtually upside down, so a great way to start the day :o) #2 Whitewater rafting [the river was 4 degrees], I was at the front and loving it, especiall...

Day 44 Sun 7th May - Half way round :o) Arrived yesterday in Christchurch after the short flight between the islands, went up the cable car over looking the town to watch the sun set over the mountains. Found Pol Roger on the menu of a local restaurant, so savoured every drop over dinner. Up at 5.45am for trip to Mount Cook via Lake Tekapo. Took an amazing helicopter ride up to fly around Mt Cook and land on top of one of the snow covered mountains by a small ...