New Zealand 2007 
 
                                    Day Twenty-One  Nelson April 03
                                               
                                            An adventure day in Abel Tasman National Park - located about 60 minutes from Nelson.
                                            After a ride along the apple orchards and scenic views of the bay, we arrived at the 
                                            Kaiteriteri Kayak office.
 
                                            Interesting start is the Aqua Taxi - not a walk up to a dock and jump in a boat.  Boats are on
                                            trailers and parked at the offices down from the bay.  When time to leave, everyone climbs
                                            aboard and dons their life vests.  A tractor tows the trailer out into the bay beyond the shallow
                                            waters.  Our boat captain almost forgot the kayaks - once remembered, they're tied onto the 
                                            back of the boat.
 
                                            Our aqua taxi transported us along the coast to Watering Cove.  After a safety and instructional
                                            demonstration, we were off.  The kayaks included rudder and foot cable control.  Our guide 
                                            directed us along the calm coast with insight on the local flora and fauna.  A treat was a stop            
                                            at Fisherman's Island.  Tea, hot chocolate, and French press coffee (known as "proper coffee")
                                            was prepared.
 
                                            We returned back to Marahau beach and had a long walk due to the low tide.  During the 
                                            drive back to Nelson, the moon was rising over the bay for a spectacular vista.  
 
 
                                                           Abel Tasman National Park     Abel Tasman National Park Map    Abel Tasman National Park - Kaiteriteri Kayak Office 
                                
                                                                    Abel Tasman National Park - Aqua Taxi    Abel Tasman National Park - Aqua Taxi    Abel Tasman National Park - Aqua Taxi
                                
                                                            Abel Tasman National Park - Watering Cove Start    Abel Tasman National Park - Watering Cove Start    Abel Tasman National Park -  Kayaking
                        
                                                                Abel Tasman National Park -  Fishermans Island    Abel Tasman National Park -  Fishermans Island    Abel Tasman National Park -  Fishermans Island
 
                                                                Abel Tasman National Park -  Kayaking    Abel Tasman National Park -  Fishermans Island    Abel Tasman National Park -  Fishermans Island
                                
                                                                                                Abel Tasman National Park -  "Tim the Guide" Making Tea and Coffee    Abel Tasman National Park -  "Tim the Kiwi Guide"
 
                                                                                      Abel Tasman National Park -  Returning Kayaks to Marahau Beach    Abel Tasman National Park -  Returning Kayaks to Marahau Beach
 
                                                            

        


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