Cross-country, New Zealand

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At some stage, I was wondering whether to add this trip here because I worried that I could recall some unhappy memories during the trip. Now, I decide that I should not omit this. For it would not be wise for one to forget the past. Nevertheless, the scenery in New Zealand is beautiful and it seems it will be a pity if I am not to post and share the pictures from my trip.

My route in NZ was: flying into Auckland, then got a cross-country train to Wellington. From Wellington, I took a ferry to Picton on South Island, where I continued my journey to Christchurch. I then travelled by bus to Queenstown, and from there I had a tour to Mildford Sound before ending my trip.

I would say my trip really began when I crossed onto the South Island because it is more beautiful there. However, I think the Waiheke Island in Auckland and the Te Papa (which is NZ's national museum) are also great points of interest on the North Island. All along my way, I was surprised to find that this country is so spasely populated outside the cities and one could be so close to nature.

The highlight of my trip was Queenstown and Mildford Sound. These places, in my opinion, are some of the most beautiful parts in the country and should not be missed on any trip to NZ. Queenstown is a leisure centre situated inside a magnificant valley, and around it, there are snow-peaked mountains where a number of sports can be played. Mildford sound is acutally a fjord and a boat curise is an excellent way to tour it.

Because of what had happened, I don't think I should say too much here. But I have learnt one thing, which is to realise that there are certain things you can't control in life. Therefore, cherish what you have and the people around you.

And I now believe that what happens in one's past, whether good or bad, will indeed be valuable to himself some time in the future.

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Photos

Midway, Christchurch to Queenstown
Empty countryside

Auckland Harbour
View from Sky Tower

Waiheke Island
35 minutes by ferry from Auckland

Midway between Auckland and Wellington
The train journey took 12 hours

Wellington
View from the Botanical Garden

Interisland Ferry
Took me from Wellington to Picton

Approaching South Island
Taken from the ferry

Enroute to Mildford Sound
Snow-peaked mountains