Our second antipodean day dawned just as spectacularly on the farm, but sadly the early morning duck hunting expedition we had planned was stalled by our quarry being out of season... After unloading a new batch of steers we turned out attentions to preparing our accommodation and transport for the next 7 weeks... She was sat ready on the drive in racing blue, a 1996 Toyota Estima, Emina model, but from here on known as 'The Enema'. Sadly the 'fruity' engine no...

We landed in Auckland at midnight and, after Bob's boots received a deep clean to be allowed entry, we were greeted by Mark and transported through the darkness to his parents farm where the rest of team Georgetti slumbered. It was amazing waking up naturally in a comfy bed rather than with a crick in my neck from an aircraft seat. All of the mystery from arriving in the pitch dark the night before was removed leaving a stunning view of the surrounding farmland ...