Hi everyone, Yesterday was a sad day as I said goodbye to Nadia and Lizzie, the two girls from the tour group who I had been with the last few days. We all really enjoyed spending the two nights at Hanmer Springs, relaxing in the thermal pools and just spending some quiet evenings by the log fire they had going in the hostel...really welcomed after such a busy two weeks! Lizzie flew to Sydney yesterday and Nadia went to Wanaka (another part of NZ) to find some w...

Hi Everyone Hope you are all well! I have now finished the tour (sad times) and have got my week in New Zealand on my own to explore. Luckily though, I am not completely on my own because a few of the people I've met on the tour are also staying here a bit longer! So three of us (me, Lizzie and Nadia) have just finished planning the next couple of days - we are going to head up to a place called Hanmer Springs, only an hour and a half from Christchurch, and spen...

Hi Everyone, We arrived in Queenstown last night and oh my, how amazing is this place! It's kind of got a ski resort kind of feel about it but it is set on a lake and has some beautiful views. I was expecting it to be a little bigger than it is but I kind of like the 'intimate' atmosphere. The only problem is everything is so expensive! and there are so many amazing activities you can do that it kind of breaks my heart when I realise I can't do everything! Howe...

Dear all, I hope you are all well. I am currently in Kaikoura, a small town on the east coast of the south Island. A few poeple from our tour group have gone whale and dolphin watching but to save some money I decided not to do it. Also I am glad to have the afternoon to chill out for a bit and luckily they have an internet cafe here! I have had a pretty exciting few days, including doing a skydive yesterday!! OMG how scared was I?!! Loads! But I am so glad I...

Hello everyone! Just a quick message to say that I am safe and having a fab time in New Zealand! In fact it is pretty 'awesome'! I don't really have much time ever to use the internet but i guess that's a good thing as I'm getting to go to so many places and do so much. I will definately update all of you when I am able to. Lots of love to all xxxxxx