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New Zealand,
Ok it wasnt on the immediate agenda but it seemed a shame to leave it out when we were so close. The weather gets a lot colder here in the autum/winter so we thought best to come now and enjoy it whilst it is warm. We got cold enough in sunny california to remember how cold it can be.
The plan to see NZ in 3 weeks, easy we thought!!!!!! The Magic bus was doing a deal where you paid for the north island pass and got the south island pass or free, ans as you all know I do like a bargain......
So as this is a bit belated I will run through what we have done and where-
Auckland – Not much we go back here 2 days before we fly out planning to see a winery and go to whaihiki Island
Rotorua – Went to Tamaki Village and Adam was asked to be the chief of the bus, got to the village and adam had to stand in front of 200 people and lead us in whilst the mauri chief dod a war dance to his face.... all good though and we had the best lamb ever.
Waitoma – We saw glow worms here went on a walk and boat tour to see them, no pictures from camera but I have a postcard with them on.
Taupo – This is where we did our skydives 15,000ft the highest in the world available commercially without instructor training, OMG very scary but good. Have the dvd so you can RELIVE THE FEAR WITH US......
Wellington – Good shopping, saw the notorious water buckets and really liked it here....
Caught ferry to Picton and then on to Nelson – We walked to the centre of NZ it was one long walk up hill, should be used to walking by now...
Greymouth – Not much here great hostel, first bath, lol and we went on a brewery tour, lots of freebies and let’s just say we was very merry and had a good meal. Oh and lets no forget the singstar in the pub...
Franz Josef – Nice place nice and warm, we did a half day hike up the glacier and it was a lot scarier than I thought, we had to put crampons on our hiking boots and off we went.... there were rocks falling by the side of where we were walking. Our guide was like the ultimate action girl she had a ice axe and cut away where we would walk very cool and one to remember scarier than sky diving at times.
Wanaka – was really nice here as well, the bus driver who is a absolute legend dared someone on the bus to jump of the pier into the lake with the least amount of clothes on, well Adam won jumping in with his pants on.... The prize a teapot full of cocktail (long island iced tea) at Queenstown.
Queenstown – Is a really cool place, near the lake and ski resorts got a really chilled out atmosphere. Its the size of Bury St Edmunds so not too big, liked it here probably most expensive here than anywhere elsewhere as its got everything that you would want . Stayed in a dorm room and had snorers and people having sex in the room so not great sleep for 2 days but we survived to tell the tale, the first and hopefully the last time that happens to us....Also went to Milford Sound 12 hr bus trip but the weather was bad so a bit of a waste of time... cant win them all...
Dunedin – Didn’t really like it here, but hostel had a pool club underneath so you could play pool for 1 hr for £4 which was cool. We met this german guy called Mario and we got some films to watch which will keep us occupied. He was a really funny guy and kept us laughing with his little stories.
Lake Tekapo – Beautiful lake front hostel, we planned to have a BBQ and of course I helped out with the food and everyone was fed well and had a good time lots of beer and steak. We got a fire in the lounge roaring and we went in the forest to collect some fir cones and some dry fire wood.
Christchurch – next stop, we leave some friends behind and carry on with our journeys back to Auckland. At the moment we are watching Grease on the bus.... good times. Richie our legend bus driver is like Danny Zucko. ha ha ha
Kaikora - went fishing caught sea perch and lobster. Ate like Kings :-)
New Zealand
People are friendly, hostels are better than oz and its cheaper. Bus Driver=Legend
Scenery is stunning
Gives you all an idea, will update in a few days I promise xx
The Rawlings
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