Well what can I say the South Island of New Zealand is absolutely breathtaking with all the beautiful snow capped mountains, rainforests, lakes, waterfalls and beaches.  We met many great people on our trip especially the wonderful Les who is 83 years old and owns the Mahinipua Hotel (Poo Pub) which is a very interesting unforgettable overnight stop for all Kiwi Ex passengers.  

The Franz Josef glacier is just magnificent but make sure you are very fit to do the full day hike, otherwise highly recommend the Helihike, where you are flown to the top and go on a 2hr hike, amazing photo oppotunities here make sure you have plenty of film or memory left on you camera.  

Queenstown, is party central and a great base for any skiing or boarding enthusiasts as the mountains are very close and the ski transfers pickup from your accommodation or very nearby.  Queenstown is the adrenaline capital with Bungy, Canyon Swing (109m high, with a 60m freefall then a 200m arc across the canyon - just a big giant swing really - but what an amazing rush !!!!!), Shotover Jet Boat, Quad Biking and much much more to do in this very pretty town.  My most favourite spot out of them all, so much to see and do or just relax around an openfire with a hot choccie or a beer if thats what you like.

Laura, BWT, Airlie Beach

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