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Day 7

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Today was our day to head to Milford sound. Two hours into the ride, our tour director received word that the roads were closed due to snow so we turned around and headed back to Queenstown were we were able to have a day of exploration.

Day 6

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Our journey from Rotorua began at 5:45 am where we were off to the Rotorua Airport for our flight to Queenstown. We took a gondola ride up the mountain and had dinner at the Skyline Restaurant. Kiwi Martinis to celebrate Jeff's Birthday!

Day 5 b

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Traditional Maori Hangi Dinner We went through the cultural village and then had the traditional dinner. Lisa practicing the Poi Ball Dance

Day 5 a

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Rotorua, Excursion to the Waimungu Volcanic Valley Lisa and I stopped at the Polynesian Spa for an afternoon of steam baths 36°, 38°, 40°, & 42°

Day 4c

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Tirau Sheet Metal Art Tapapa Maori Meeting House Hamurana Volcanic hills

Day 4b

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Hobiton Movie Set So many little homes and so much detail.

Day 4a

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Otorohanga Bus ride and lunch of meat pies, then off to the Glow Worm Caves.