We've come to the end of the North Island!

So that's nearly that then. The bottom of the North- Wellington - beckons and it's been fun. We've been up volcanos, in hot geothermal pools, cycling around vineyards and on deserted beaches .... on foot and in the motorhome! So what with the 2 return trip s back to Auckland ( one for visa delivery and one for house rent / my - Mike's - job interview) it's beeen eventful. The motorhome style of living has been a great new way to get around and we have had the option to stay in motel rooms too in towns (most camper parks are on the outskirts as you would expect).

Highlights - cycle route wine tasting in the Hawkes bay region - Napier - visited 3 wineries and a walk to the Huka Falls on a perfect day.

We hope to catch the ferry on Wed and head off.... in some direction. Mountains and whale watching are on the agenda and some unexpected stuff too we guess.