Hi Maggie,

Glad you've been enjoying yourself, you'll enjoy Tauranga and Taupo both really holiday feeling places.

Be warned about the smell in Rotourua the kids may make a few comments about it. When you're there you must got to the Warawara Village, its a Maori village and it lovely to wander round, great experience, try the Hangi's as well delicious!

We weren't overly keen on Napier but we did visit the Marineland there which was just awesome, again something for all ages like AKL zoo. You'll all love it. Just along from Marineland you can also hire bikes for pretty cheap, quite a good way of seeing the coastline and getting around Napier.

Have fun, cant wait to hear about the rest of your journeys!