Mike needs a new alarm! Didn't go off but luckily Cai woke us up in enough time to get changed, grab our stuff and get to the bus stop for 7. We got a short bus ride to the ferry then got on the ferry which left at half 8. It was a pretty nice ferry, big area to stand outside (but very windy!!!), game bit, a few bars and a cafe etc...we mainly stayed in the bar area (not drinking Mike would like to add!). Took 3 hours to get there, got some good views of the sout...

Our first chance for a proper lie-in, and we didn't let it go to waste!! Unfortunatly today was the day our group moved on and only Me, Mike and Cai stayed behind. They all left at 6am so woke up to say bye, reallllllly hoping we will bump into them again as we were such a good group (and we realize that even more since we've been with new people) but we know that's how it happens. Didn't get up till midday but it was lovely! Me and Mike went and got a brunch at ...

Had to get up at half 9 this morning to see if Base had room for us to stay another night. They didn't so about 15 of us all had to try and find somewhere else to stay. Seemed like a pain at the time but definitely worked out for the best, there was a really good hostel round the corner. It was cheaper, cleaner and sooo much better in everyway. And free internet! 8 ofus managed to get a dorm together (no more shifty/smelly French randomer!) which is really nice, ...

Didn't have to leave until 2 so didn't set an alarm. Was sooooo nice to wake up naturally, but then we realized it was half 10…. Checkout was at 10!! Rushed out our room as it said if you didn't check out on time you would be charged an extra night (and although we could have happily stayed there for weeks, would have missed our bus!). Luckily though as with everything in NZ they were completely laid back and didn't even mention it. Was a lovely day so went and...

Left Base at half 9 the next morning, had slept really well, again! Think its because the days are so busy! This day and the next involved quite a bit of being on the coach but it never bothered us, we'd either sleep, chat, read or look at the scenery. Got on the bus and drove to another national park. It was one of the main filming locations for Lord of the Rings, and you could see it! Did a two hour walk and the amount of different environments we saw…. Could...