60km up the road from Nelson is New Zealand's smallest yet one of its favourite National Parks. There's beautiful bush, coastline and a whole host of activities here. We stay close to the start of the Abel Tasman track and by just opening the curtain of my cabin I could see the sunrise from my bed.
I'd hoped to walk most of the track as two one-day walks but there are some sections with tide- dependant crossings and the tides were not fitting with the water taxis. I walk about half of it in one day, 28km, after taking a water taxi up to Onetahuti. It's a lovely walk with some great views and beaches to stop at for a swim or a sit.
The previous day I'd been out on a Catamaran sailing and a cloudy morning had given way to a sunny afternoon. We passed seals basking on rocks and saw a penguin in the water, fishing. Thanks to the skipper doing some fishing of his own and not wanting the catch that took care of my dinner!
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