Road Trip

NZ isn't really that big. Compared to South America, it's peanuts. It's about the same size as Great Britain and yet only has a population of 6 million, most of which live in one of the 3 main cities - Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. As a result, when driving in the countryside you see about 3 other cars all day, about 50 odd cases of road kill and 4 billion sheep.

Wellington seafront.

The scenery in the country is astounding. A lot of it, particulary the North Island looks like Teletubby land; rolling green hills and giant flowers that sing....maybe just the hills then. But very picturesque. Every corner you turn reveals another view that takes your breath away.

Emma strolling the beach.

Everyday we would drive for a few hours, find a campsite and have a little shufty about. It's been a good way to get to see different parts of the country and get a good feel for the place, albeit that we're flying through.

Another classic "Pownall Pier Pose".

After about 4 days of driving (and sailing across the water) we hit Queenstown, towards the south of the South Island to join Tweedledum and Tweedledee.