Abel Tasman National Park

14.05.2007 17 °C

After a quick shower, charge of electrical goods and restock of food in Nelson, we headed out towards the Abel Tasman National park. We were interested in some sea kayaking.... after a quick search around we booked our day out on the sea and were getting excited! The morning arrived and it was a glorious day to be out on the water. We were dropped off after a boat ride to the furthest reaches of the park and hopped into the double kayak. We were getting used to synchronised paddling and avoiding the rocks dotted around the coastline! First stop was the marine reserve, a little island we circumnativgated where we were joined by the now familiar sea lions - this time they were very curious! We followed the coastline occasionally weaving in and out of the bays and by the end were riding the crests of waves for some speed! Woah!!! A fantastic day, we're well and truly bitten by the kayaking bug - we want more....!

After our sea kayaking we drove to the northern part of the park for some exploring. We got up early and walked around some of the park. The views from the rocky lookout were fantastic and a great way to start out second day in the park.

Then we drove on and explore The Grove. This was a weird and wonderful rocky outcrop in the middle of fields! It was a playground! Full of huge boulders, caves and little windy paths...