After almost a fortnight of sitting in the car we decided it was time to get some exercise and have a stab at part of the Abel Tasman tramp. Please put all thoughts of Bumfights aside, a tramp in New Zealand is long hike, usually over a few days. By taking a one-way speedboat out along the track we gave ourselves no choice but to walk all the way back to lodge. Not that we needed any encouragement to keep going, the scenery was awesome. With virtually no other trampers in sight it felt like we had the place to ourselves as we explored deserted beaches. With aching feet we finished the 18km stretch and continued south to the Nelson lakes for some serious R&R. While a small ski resort in the winter for the rest of the year this place is about as peaceful as it gets. The scenery was so beautiful we even put back on our walking shoes for a quick stroll despite the previous day’s efforts. Neither of us wanted to leave, but after only just beginning our south island trip the draw back to the road was stronger.
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April 7th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Cor! the scenery gets better & better, think you should put some of these photo’s in for a competition.
Bet they got a ‘big pearl’ out of that shell?? (3rd picture!)
Did you see some kiwi’s?? & is that swan looking at it’s own reflection or is there something in the water??
What were you doing crouching down on the edge of the pier or pee-’ere?…and
I can see the famous “long white cloud” behind you!
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