National Park Place where I thought I was going to commit suicide Meeting Helen, Ashley, Diana and Wolfgang, playing one on one basketball with and beating Wolfgang, waiting and waiting for the rain to stop (it didn’t).
WellingtonCity where I would most like to live in NZ My highlights include: in-line skating along Oriental Bay, going to the rugby game with Shante and the crazy Irish and American guys, running into Ashley on the waterfront after failing to meet at the hostel, Te Papa Museum, Earth from above Exhibit, Land and Sea Museum, watching Kate get smashed on half a bottle of white wine.
Lake Taupo Nice place to hang out when you’re waiting for nicer weather Going to the Craters of the Moon with Vanessa and company, going to the hot springs and being creeped out by some pervert, waiting and waiting to do the Tongariro Crossing (I didn’t) and losing badly to Vanessa playing ping pong.
RotoruaPlace that has a strong smell about it Traditonal Maori evening, Whawa Village where we got to see more traditional maori shows, hangi food, geysers, buying lots of mud, live band at some Irish club, getting smashed at said club, learning Enzel card game, losing every card game and drinking game and going to the Polynesian spa.
Bay of Islands Place where I should have spent more time Overnight cruise!, kayaking for the first time, snorkelling and swimming, mermaid rings, wonderful hostel, getting drunk at the Salty bar, meeting Steve from Oxford, Mauri Trees, Ninety Mile Beach, nearly peeing myself on the way to morning tea, Sandboarding, Cape Reinga and of course more hiking.