I actually went to Sydney for a month in 2005, got to see the Sydney to Hobart race. I know its not NZ but still your neck of the woods. I regret not visiting NZ while I was there. I read all about the Kiwis lifestyle and have always wanted to visit. My unlce was born in Christchurch and I still have fam there I have never met, he later moved to Sydney to be an accountant for Exxon where he retired. Ever since I saw Lord of the Rings and started talking to my uncle about NZ I have been very excited to visit, maybe one day...I know the flight to Sydney took me 19hrs! Anways looks like a great time...