My husband insisted that I visit my favourite country i.e. New Zealand. He said I must fulfill my dreams before the New Year 2015. I quickly jumped at that thought and requested my brother to do the bookings for the trip. Expedia got me a flight from Singapore to Brisbane to Auckland, then return via Sydney to Singapore.
From the airport I was transferred to Kiwi International Backpackershere.
As much as possible i tried to visit some interesting venues in Auckland before i head for the next best town. So, I planned with the local travel agent on a trip to Wellington. She was sweet to say I should not miss the towns along the way to the capital. Ms Phillippa Dean from Flexi Tours immediately arranged for transportation & accommodation to and fro Auckland. I was excited to try other backpackers lodging too. The next morning i was picked by the tour guide. There was another 8 tourists along with me. The journey was beautiful. We stopped at a small town called Hobbitton for breakfast.Then headed straight to Rotorua. Before that, the guide took only me to the sheep's farm called Agrodome and drove the other 8 to Waitemo Caves to watch the glow worms! The experience at the farm was fulfilling. I adored the cool breeze and sun at the farm. After that all of us got together and watched Maori Cultural Show at a place called Te Puia. I bought some souvenirs and we had traditional Maori lunch called "Hangi". Yummy and tummy full :) .
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers
I missed my luggage on board the bus to Hastings and only recovered it the next day thanks to ISite Taupo, my friend Jan and I site Napier for their kindness and support! sigh!
The harp shaped Centennial Carillon, located next to the main path in the north-west section of the garden, was a gift from Rothmans Ltd to commemorate the 1974 Centenary of the Borough of Napier. The Carillon plays a selection of tunes every half hour, from 11.30am until 2pm.
Finally after few town stops I arrived in Wellington. It was a windy town. Loved the cool sea breeze.
I lodged in Downtown Backpackers a.k.a Hotel Waterloo. A cool & cosy lodge very close to Wellington Train Station.
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