Auckland Zoo We first visited Auckland Zoo back in March 2006. Was a bit smaller than we had imagined it would be as we were advided followers of 'The Zoo' which is broadcasted back on TV in the UK. A real highlight for Ben was when they received two cheetahs, and luckily for him his Aunty Claire adopted one for him for his birthday. A very happy child . It was a great place to spend the day, and yes we have been back several times since, which is ob...

We took a trip to Rotorua on the 16th March 2006 accompanied by Jason and Carl. It was a long ol' drive about 3 hours, on straight open roads. Our first stop was the Zorb. Zorbs are giant inflatable balls which you climb inside and get rolled down a hill. To add to this mayhem they fill it with water and even detergent . Jason went with Carl and Ben, John took my and Chloe. The boys loved the experience but i think it was too much of an unknown to Chloe how s...