Our first stop was Paine's Ford, a popular spot for swimming, hiking and rock climbing. It was peaceful and quiet, with no one else there. We enjoyed the walk out for 10-15 minutes, until the rain turned from mist to an annoyance.
Our first stop was Paine's Ford, a popular spot for swimming, hiking and rock climbing. It was peaceful and quiet, with no one else there. We enjoyed the walk out for 10-15 minutes, until the rain turned from mist to an annoyance.
0 2023/11/07 15:13:33
The drive started out with sun - and a rainbow - and the scenery got better and better as we climbed.
The drive started out with sun - and a rainbow - and the scenery got better and better as we climbed.
0 2023/11/07 15:13:31
Still, the scenery was very nice (from the inside of the car).
Still, the scenery was very nice (from the inside of the car).
0 2023/11/07 14:58:47
By the time we got to Golden Bay, I could barely get out of the car.
By the time we got to Golden Bay, I could barely get out of the car.
0 2023/11/07 14:58:42
Our first stop was Paine's Ford, a popular spot for swimming, hiking and rock climbing. We got about 10 minutes into the hike when the rain turned from mist to annoying. Still, it was nice and quiet, with no one else there.
Our first stop was Paine's Ford, a popular spot for swimming, hiking and rock climbing. We got about 10 minutes into the hike when the rain turned from mist to annoying. Still, it was nice and quiet, with no one else there.
0 2023/11/07 14:58:36
The drive started out dry and got more scenic as we climbed
The drive started out dry and got more scenic as we climbed
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0 2023/11/06 19:35:45
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Southern entrance to the Abel Tasman Track
Southern entrance to the Abel Tasman Track
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These visitors are a long way from home.
These visitors are a long way from home.
0 2023/11/06 18:56:53
Interesting bridge foundation.
Interesting bridge foundation.
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Back at sea level.
Back at sea level.
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The first and only swing bridge on this segment of the track.
The first and only swing bridge on this segment of the track.
0 2023/11/06 18:56:47
Beach at Tonga Quarry.
Beach at Tonga Quarry.
0 2023/11/06 18:51:15
More weka.
More weka.
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This caused a momentary bit of concern until we figured we needed to turn right and walk up the beach.
This caused a momentary bit of concern until we figured we needed to turn right and walk up the beach.
0 2023/11/06 18:51:12
More boardwalks.
More boardwalks.
0 2023/11/06 18:51:10
The trail has some nice boardwalks in places.
The trail has some nice boardwalks in places.
0 2023/11/06 18:51:08
A bench with a view, somewhere after the first (or second) climb.
A bench with a view, somewhere after the first (or second) climb.
0 2023/11/06 18:51:06
Awaroa Beach
Awaroa Beach
0 2023/11/06 18:51:05
We got off the boat at Awaroa. The 25 or so people on the boat dispersed quickly, and we soon saw almost no one for over 2 hours.
We got off the boat at Awaroa. The 25 or so people on the boat dispersed quickly, and we soon saw almost no one for over 2 hours.
0 2023/11/06 18:51:03
Tonga Quarry
Tonga Quarry
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From the boat ride out to Awaroa: If you look closely, there's a baby seal sunning on the middle rock (iPhone photo).
From the boat ride out to Awaroa: If you look closely, there's a baby seal sunning on the middle rock (iPhone photo).
0 2023/11/06 18:51:00
Anchorage beach, where we met the boat to return to Kaiteriteri.
Anchorage beach, where we met the boat to return to Kaiteriteri.
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0 2023/11/06 12:43:22
Best views come toward the end of the hike.
Best views come toward the end of the hike.
0 2023/11/06 12:43:20
Weka are flightless birds about the size of a chicken. We saw them on most of our hikes. It's pretty apparent that they're used to getting handouts from the hikers.
Weka are flightless birds about the size of a chicken. We saw them on most of our hikes. It's pretty apparent that they're used to getting handouts from the hikers.
0 2023/11/06 12:37:42
The vegetation starts to change as we get further north
The vegetation starts to change as we get further north
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Trails are will marked
Trails are will marked
0 2023/11/06 12:37:38
Another nice view
Another nice view
0 2023/11/06 12:37:36
Occasionally, there are nice views of the water and beaches through breaks in the trees
Occasionally, there are nice views of the water and beaches through breaks in the trees
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A lot of this portion of the track looks like this - and, yes, there's a pretty steep drop to one side.
A lot of this portion of the track looks like this - and, yes, there's a pretty steep drop to one side.
0 2023/11/06 12:37:31
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The boat ride to Apple Tree Bay passes by the prominent Split Apple Rock. According to Maori legend, it was sliced in half by two feuding gods.
The boat ride to Apple Tree Bay passes by the prominent Split Apple Rock. According to Maori legend, it was sliced in half by two feuding gods.
0 2023/11/06 12:37:28
Several of the water taxi/shuttle services leave right from the beach here
Several of the water taxi/shuttle services leave right from the beach here
0 2023/11/06 06:59:48
Kaiteriteri beach - pretty empty in mid-October
Kaiteriteri beach - pretty empty in mid-October
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