Blogs from Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania - page 342

Woke up during the night but went back to sleep on my own. I guess it’s the nice Hyatt bed! We walked down to the pier and went to the Department of Conservation (DOC) office. The lady there was very helpful and suggested that we try to base ourselves at a camp ground and take day walks instead of always having to break down and set up camp every day. We walked around downtown, which is very hilly and realized what bad shape we are in to be heading out on hikes. I figure we should be in pretty good shape after four months of walking and hiking. Picked up a bus timetable at the bus station so we can decide how many hours we need to buy on our bus pass. Scoped out the grocery ... read more

We got up and had breakfast, then got ready to fly to Auckland. Michael wanted to find an internet café so we went to the airport around noon. Michael used the internet to make fantasy football changes (we are 17 hours ahead of the US) and I sat around reading. We are bored with Fiji and anxious to get to NZ. Flight to Auckland was uneventful and dinner on airplane was good. We got to Auckland, took a taxi to the Hyatt and went to bed right away. ... read more

Well hello there from a new country - New Zealand incase you didnt see the top bit. Well what have I been up to since I Left Brisbane. Will tell you in a bit after what I did on my last day in Brissy. Firstly I went to the art gallery and museum. The former to be avoided during any Queensland holidays or schoolies. I unfortunately went on 'Toddler Tuesday' and discovered how much noise Toddlers can make in a small space. From there I moved on to the consortium, not v interesting you may think but inside was a treat for all gay men everywhere - An exhibition on Kylie's Dresses, not all of them as there are over 300! Before she got ill she donated all of her outfits to the Kylie Collection which ... read more

I'm in Auckland! - The Big Smoke Awesome morning in the polynesian spa, had a full hydro body massage, soooooo relaxing! Just chilled in this afternoon, heading off to Pipi Patch Lodge in Pahia tomorrow, but have met up with James, Pippa and Amy again! Soooo, much fun!... read more

Hi there all Well it's Friday morning for us, now recovered from the jet lag. Both Helena and I have been having some very weird moments, such as waking up in the middle of the night (lunch time in the UK) even though not hungry, trying not to fall asleep during the day and feeling very much like drunks due to tiredness! Luckily that is all past now and our body clocks have adjusted to Kiwi time! The hostel is in a camden-town-esque area with a high punk and street culture scene. Auckland city central is about 2miles square, surrounded by acres of suburbs. It has the feel of most Ports, being slightly rough around the edges but very alive and vibrant. Colonial Architecture meets American fast food and Asian skyscrapers is the best description I ... read more