The only scheduled stop so far is the "Hog Rally" in Hamilton on the weekend of Feb. 12.

One more thing added to the itinerary - Rugby game on February 25th at Carisbrook, Dunedin - Highlanders vs. Blues.

Here are links to maps of the north and south islands:

http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/mapofnorthisland.html

http://www.backpack-newzealand.com/mapofsouthisland.html

We are planning on heading north out of Auckland up to the Bay of Islands, do some scuba diving (Diana is our expert scuba chick). Then to the Coromandel and Hot Water Beach where you can dig your own hot tub in the sand!