Dates Visited - November 2016

Highlights - Kayaking on Milford Sound, Bungee jumping the Nevis, Everything about Queenstown.

Summary - Incredible. Pictures do not do New Zealand justice. We credit this trip as the inspiration for our RTW trip.

Suggestions - Rent a car. DON’T rent a campervan with more than 1 person. Try and hit both islands. Don’t let people scare you into thinking it’s too expensive. Self guided hikes, AirBnbs, and grocery store food alone will greatly cut down on prices.

Notes - This trip was prior to our RTW trip so you will find a different style of blog.

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Day 12 & 13: Franz Josef Glacier
Day 12 & 13: Franz Josef Glacier

A weekend of hiking to tunnels, the most photographed lake in the world, and a big ol' glacier. 

Day 10 & 11: Milford Sound
Day 10 & 11: Milford Sound

The last two days in one of the most remote places in the world.

Day 9: Bungee Jumping
Day 9: Bungee Jumping

The day in which we hurl ourselves off one of the highest bungee jumps in the world.

Day 8: Mt. Cook and Queenstown
Day 8: Mt. Cook and Queenstown

We finally get to see Mt. Cook, then take off for Queenstown (new favorite city alert). 

Day 7: Prices in New Zealand
Day 7: Prices in New Zealand

Nasty storm in the mountains, so more of a catch up post on what we've learned about New Zealand vs. America.

Day 6: Lakes, Glaciers, and Mountains
Day 6: Lakes, Glaciers, and Mountains

Traveling to stay at the base of New Zealand's highest mountain to hike lakes and glaciers.

Day 5: Kaikoura and Vodka
Day 5: Kaikoura and Vodka

The day in which we fall in love with Kaikoura and Caitlin tries to kidnap a lamb.

Day 4: Crossing the Cook Strait
Day 4: Crossing the Cook Strait

Day 4 has us crossing from the North Island to the South, and driving up a mountain to stay in a bus.

Day 3: Turangi
Day 3: Turangi

We climbed a mountain! Even though we probably shouldn't have. 

Day 2: Waitomo Caves
Day 2: Waitomo Caves

Day 2 has us on the road to dark water rafting in the Waitomo caves, and cruising around Lake Taupo. 

Day 1: Auckland
Day 1: Auckland

A recap of our first day in New Zealand, and our adventures in Auckland.

Blogging Across New Zealand
Blogging Across New Zealand

Caitlin and I are taking the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand, and my parents eventually wore me down by asking me numerous times if we would be blogging...