We flew into Auckland back in 2008 and rented a car, and drove all the way down to Queenstown over the course of the next 3 weeks. Hit all the high points and some out of the way ones, too. I loved Wellington and Christchurch, but I’d retire to Kaikoura if I could. That’s my favorite spot on Earth. That South Island is an amazing place.
We were there during the Super Rugby tournament. It was Super 14 back then, I think. Got to catch the Blues at Eden Park, and followed the Crusaders for a number of years. It’s tough to keep up and get the games here. Bein Sport was doing a good job for awhile, but the games all started at nearly midnight here. But the All Blacks are my one and only interest come WC time.
