Prince Harry has arrived in a Wanaka for some private time, after concluding his visit to Stewart Island.
Heavy rain greeted the Prince, who is understood to be staying over night in the Wanaka area, before flying to Christchurch in the morning, to continue his tour of the country.
Earlier this morning Prince Harry has charmed his way around Stewart Island's only school, Halfmoon Bay School, which has just two teachers and 24 students.
He got the chance to see how the students, aged between five and 13, make the most of video and online technology to enhance their learning from their remote location.
The royal visitor sat in on a beginners German class, which was being taught by Stephanie Michel from her home in the Taranaki.
Along with the four Halfmoon Bay School students, Prince Harry also got to interact with children at schools in Taranaki and Auckland.
Ms Michel asked Prince Harry if he could speak any other languages.
"I learned French at school, but I've forgotten most of it," he said.
The prince wanted to learn Spanish, but said his teacher told him not to bother.
"I wish I could speak German."
After chatting with the German students, the prince went into another classroom where pupils performed a waiata.
Some of the students were wearing colourful crowns they had made for the occasion.
The prince was welcomed to the school by two students and A nervous-looking year one pupil read a story he had written about making poppies for the school's Anzac display.
Others shared Anzac-themed tales they had also written.
Prince Harry listened intently as the students read their stories and showed him some of their work.
He then presented a winner's hoodie to Tyler, who won his age group in the 100m sprint at the Southland athletics.
It was then the Halfmoon Bay students' chance to grill Prince Harry about what he does.
One student asked what his favourite thing about flying helicopters is.
"You have a moving office... There's only two of you in the office and no one else can bother you."
Another asked whether he lives in a castle.
Prince Harry disappointed the students, saying he doesn't live in a castle and he doesn't even have a crown.
Another wanted to know what he calls the Queen.
"I call her Granny, but I refer to her as the Queen because I'm in the army and she's my boss."
One little girl wanted to know the prince's favourite food.
"Spaghetti bolognase. Is that a good answer?"
He was also quizzed about his favourite parts of his trip to Stewart Island and why he decided to make the trip. "You guys are very very lucky to live in a place like this," Prince Harry told them.
"Make the most of it guys, suck in the fresh air."
The conversation turned to helicopters and the prince suggested the students write to Prime Minister John Key and ask if they could all go for a helicopter ride around Stewart Island.
The school's band then performed The Exponents' classic song, Why Does Love Do This To Me.
Prince Harry gave the students a warm round of applause after they performed another song, Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire.
He was then presented with a Halfmoon Bay School calendar and cookbook.
Prince Harry told the band they were "going to be awesome" and to keep practising.
He finished up the visit posing for photos with the whole school.
The children yelled "bye" to the prince as he left.
The Prince left the island about 10.45am. He has public engagements later today in Christchurch.
