New Zealand is the most beautiful country I've ever been to. Three wonderful months I backpacked through both islands (which is too short I know now). Wanted to for years (yes even before I started watching Xena) and then the time came to catch that plane only to end up with the worst jetlag I've ever had. Been in NZ from December 31 2004 until March 30 2005 and had an amazing time, seen lots of things, been to awesome places. Of course had to go to Piha and Bethells Beach...and loved it! Especially Bethells Beach was so nice and quiet and I took a shitload of pictures. Went sailing to Rangitoto Island with Easter and it was great. Other great places are: Nelson, Abel Tasman N.P, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, Akaroa. I will never forget my time in New Zealand and hope I can go back some time. I could go on and on and on about the wonders of New Zealand :-) but just see for yourself in this small selection of photos I took (in total I took almost 600 photos). All photos are taken by me and may not be used elsewhere (please).