Today was one of my favourite days, the sun was shining, it was really warm and we weren’t hungover! We headed into Auckland to catch the ferry to Waiheke Island. It was about a 40 minute journey and the waters were calm which was good.… read on…

Today we took the opportunity to explore the neighbourhoods that make up Auckland. We stopped for brunch in St Heliers at a sea front restaurant called Moreton’s. It was actually really warm say in the sun on the ocean front, I ate a good old… read on…

So day 6 consisted of more driving for 5 hours back to Rotarua to see Luke’s Mum. Lots of catching up was done but again pretty exhausted from the travelling! Then this morning we left early to head back to Auckland. After touring a few… read on…

So I’ve skipped day 4 as it consisted of nursing a hangover, eating a burger and losing at a game of rummikub and that was about it, very relaxing though! Today we prepared for a long drive down to Taranaki (about 7 hours away from… read on…

We finally managed the first normal night of sleep which felt good! The 4 of us all assisted with making a good old English Breakfast to start the day and ate outside on the patio overlooking the turquoise waters below. It was then time for… read on…

After recovering from the hangover and getting back to Beachlands we took the opportunity to lap up the sun rays. I have to admit I did not think I would be chillaxing in my bikini in New Zealand at this time of year and despite… read on…

We drove into Auckland for Halloween to attend a make-up event hosting at a local nightclub. As per usual we were playing it very casual and keeping our options open. We were looking to get a hotel room ideally at the Hilton on the harbour… read on…

Finally the day has come! Our journey to literally the other side of the world has begun! Addison Lee provided a stress free taxi to the airport, quick and simple from their App Store, just fill in the pick up and drop off address, time… read on…