Paradise found! Stunning scenery, amazing yet healthy food - If South Island is supposed to be even prettier than North Island, I really can't imagine what it can be like, and I certainly will go see it for myself. The 'little' road incident aside, this has been a nature lover's dream... from the 19.4km Tongariro Alpine crossing hike, our drives and cruise in the Coromandel Peninsula, my solo exploration at Rotorua and Waitomo, and most spectacular of all - 'the Shire'.... couldn't ask for more in a short 6 day trip. Believe it - NZ really lives up to the hype.
The start of the mighty Tongariro Crossing Trek
In search of Mount Doom
Spectacular Green Lakes with Snow
On the way down with Lake Taupo in the horizon
Spectacular coastal scenery in the Coromandel Peninsula
Seascape dotted with tiny little Islands
Cathedral Cove from our sea expedition
Artist's Palette at Waiotapu
Beautifully clear pools at Whakarewarewa Redwoods Park
Beautiful Hobbiton, the highlight of the trip
Fanboy's dream - the peaceful Shire
