To be back in the Auckland airport at 1 pm I started from Tongariro at 7 am. Oh my poor legs! After yesterday’s trek they require a long rest. But that is normal…
On Sunday morning the roads were almost completly empty and I reached the airport on time. Do not forget to fill up the petrol before returning the car – other wise they will charge from your card extra money!
Then it was the time to say goodbye to New Zealand.
After 4 hours in the air I safely landed in the cloudy Sydney. Welcome to Australia! Declade again all the food you are bringing! The custom officer was very tolerant – he let me go with my can of sardines and dried soups /it is my emergency food/. Train from the airport to the King Cross station in the center cost hefty 15,80 AUD !!! For 19 AUD you can easily find the dormitory bed in one of many backpackers accommodations.
I was already in Sydney – some 22 years ago… Not many changes, except the prices rising up… An hour of internet in the street cafe costs 5 australian dollars in the centre but in the backpackers quarter of King Cross you can find the place for 2 dollars/hour… I pray for the better weather for tomorrow…
