Hey Kiwiland: You made my day with your pics. Thank you for sharing your unique experience. The closest to that region I have been to is Bali, Indonesia (last year). The Southern Hemisphere night sky is breathtaking! I am (kinda sorta) planning to go to Australia next Spring (your Fall, I believe) hopefully, I will be able to fly to Newzealand too. Also, I would like to visit the land of the Fairy Princess and her fairytale wedding! :) About the cuisine, what did you eat/try?