First up was the Tongarario Crossing which has been labelled as one of the best day walks in New Zealand. It was awesome! But knackering. We spent 6 and a half hours walking up to the top of a volcano which is active and an incredible sight with deep blue pools at the top. For Lord of the Ring geeks out there it's also the sight of Mordor with Mount Doom as it's neighbour.
We then headed in to Taupo, a placed filled with many adrenalin activities but there was only one on our mind... the sky dive! We decided to go for the big one, 15000 ft drop which has a full minute free fall. The waiting was the hardest thing, especially when we got in the plane - me being first which meant I was last out and had to watch everyone including Steph fall out of the plane! The feeling of being pushed out was so scary but quickly taken away when you start to look around and see the best views I've ever seen, Lake Taupo really did look incredible. Once the parachute was opened you could really take everything in.
As you can imagine we both didn't stop smiling or thinking about what we just did for a day or two, it was so much fun and definitely something we won't forget.
Our last trip was to the Waitomo caves. You wouldn't believe these existed as you drive straight passed them not knowing the deep caves were there. We joined a tour specialising in Black Water Rafting. We got our selves in a wet suit and helmet and followed our guides down a deep dark cave where we were thigh deep in the coldest water, it took our breathes away. We then jumped off a waterfall and floated down in our inner tubes taking n the views of the limestone caves which were covered in glow worms, it was like we were looking at stars!
We've both loved being in New Zealand. We couldn't believe our eyes with all the amazing views, animals and people, a real gem.
This was all topped off when we got back into Auckland and stayed with Nick and Beth again. They've recently bought a new house which is incredible, we felt very spoilt being able to hang out here with them both.
Wednesday 25th was Anzac day which is New Zealand and Australia's remembrance day. As Nick works for the New Zealand Air force we all got up early to watch the dawn ceremony which made me realise how much everyone respects and honours their past and what the soldiers who lost their lives in war did for their country. We watched every type of service man and woman in their uniform march together whilst the locals stood in applause. It really was a humbling sight. A great way to say good bye to New Zealand!
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