So, how do you describe one of the most beautiful places in the world? I don’t think you can, and I don’t think photos could ever do it justice. So here is very brief overview:
We headed out on Friday morning to Mahau where we met our kayak guide, Kether and our fellow adventurers and get all set up. From there we took a water taxi up to Tonga Island Marine Reserve where we began our journey. 14KM of kayaking, around a marine reserve to see the seals and birds that swim and play in the water then to a beach that can only be accessed by boat with gold sand beaches and warm turquoise water. We sat and enjoyed lunch together and had time to explore the rocky formations of the coast line and wander through the shallows. The last half of the day took us into the houseboat where we would spend the night and enjoy a BBQ that was much needed after a day on the water.
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| Our starting point: Tonga Island Marine Reserve |
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| Falls Lagoon |
Saturday we were dropped on shore to walk the 12KM back to basecamp where our journey would end. The weather was perfect, warm and sunny with a light breeze. On the trek back we stopped at a secluded beach and had a swim, Sky and I were the only people on the beach, as well a picnic lunch at one of the other sunny bays before we made it back.
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| Akerston Beach |
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| The end of the trek |
There are journeys we all take that will stay with you forever. This entire trip to New Zealand and wherever else we may go is just such a trip, and this trip to Abel Tasman, even though it was only 2 days, will also stay with me always.
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