i got in today and boy this is such a beautiful country.  Worth every penny just to see it.  So many sheep, steep mountains, chill little town, friendly people, and air new zealand has on demand movies and videogames!!!  From the plan from Aukland to Queenstown-near Wanaka, you could see the surf and huge snow capped mountains.  Jossie's house is sweet and he has a little skate park, trampoline set up, and tree houses and rope swings!  Despite there being absolutely no snow in the town, From the plain and from driving near Cardrona's parking lot, its going to be so much fun.  I'm pumped to ski tomorrow over at Cardrona, for free I might add, and ready to compete in the Cardrona Games, sadly with Gagnier and such.  IF you every get the chance to come its definately worth it, and New Zealand is a must visit before you die, man I am so lucky.  Maybe I'll even add some pics of my trip once it is over!! I'll let all know how the skis are holding up! Cheers mate!