Hey,

going solo to NZ. Let me know if ur going to be on this trip.

Lou

Hi Louise i'm doing the same trip but in reverse - Auckland to C/Church

Dammit, oh well. have a good trip. might pass each other at the half way point. lol

Hi Iain,

I am travelling solo on the same tour starting 31 Jan 08 Grand Explorer from Auckland. I am excited have always wanted to go to NZ and will be good to meet new people.

Hey Bindy, glad to finally meet someone else going on the same tour I'm travelling solo too and really looking forward to seeing NZ. Are you flying from Australia? I live in Perth and will be flying in on the 30th Jan.

Hi Iain,

I am from Brisbane, my actual name is Belinda. I am flying out the 29th Jan so I can have a day in Auckland before the tour starts. I have not been on a holiday from work for a long time so I am counting down the days.

Hi Belinda, I haven’t had a holiday in ages either so I’m really looking forward to this trip. I arrive in Auckland about 5am on the 30th so I’ll be spending the day getting settled and having a quick look around Auckland. R U staying in the hotel the tour departs from?

I am getting to Auckland a day before and I am going to spend a extra day in Auckland but yes I will be staying in the hotel the tour departs from which should be the Mecure Auckland Hotel?

I'm staying at the same Hotel (Mercure) too so I might see you around. I'm guessing a few people going on the trip will arrive a day early so there might be a few of us exploring Auckland. I'm really looking forward to the trip and it's only 10 weeks to go!!!!

Hi Iain,

Hope you had a nice Xmas. I am getting really excited not long to go now. Yeh I will probably see you when we have our group welcome. I had my birthday not long ago and got a toy Kiwi Bird with some money for my trip which is great .I might bring the Kiwi Bird on the trip so if you spot one you know it's me.

Hi Bindy hope you had a good xmas too. Over here in Perth we had a very hot xmas day and yesterday was the hottest December day ever (44.2C). I can't wait to get to the cooler climate of New Zealand. I'll keep an eye out for you (and your kiwi bird) at the pre-meeting welcome.