yeah man, i liked both islands, each very unique in their own ways. Auckland was fun, Rotorua smelly!(haha), loved Russell, just a great little town... S. Island was very different, climate, mountains, roads, people..sadly never got to see a Kiwi or penguin...did do some diving off of bay of island in the north island...couldn't rent gear for the south island sadly...but New Zealand is breath of fresh air for sure!
