Our New Zealand trip was a last minute add on since it was more affordable to spend time here and depart Oahu, Hawaii.

Headed South

We didn’t even make it to Auckland, we drove directly north to explore the hot springs, red woods and Maori culture. First stop turned into a day at the Rotorua Polynesian Spa and what a day it was. Experiencing the hot springs alongside the ice pool was quite the awakining.

Redwood forest hiking

Maori cultural experience and some wonderful conversation