The Aquataxi was thought to bring us to the place where the Kayaks were kept. That this ride includes the transportation to the wharf was not expected, but it was fun!
The lift brought us from Marahau up north to Anchorange. We could see some beautiful pieces of beach and nature, sometimes ships were scattered in the bays.
After we had got our kayaks to the beach, we had to take on the necessary clothes: life support and wind-breaker. All other gear was stored in the baggage compartment of the kayaks. Cameras and documents went into water-proof boxes.
Successfully started we made our way to Torent Bay an area which falls dry on low-tide.
First stop was for the morning tea only a little bit north. We enjoyed the sun and the white sand having some biscuits and tea.
After having started again, we realised that the sea had become rough and so Anna (our guide) decided to seek shelter in the next bay, again as georgous as the one before.
We enjoyed the sun and had a decent lunch: self-made wraps with vegetables and meat. All drinks and food was provided by Ocean River.
We did the last meters with our own manpower, putting the sails aside (in the foreground, tied to the kayak).
We beached very easily and many other parties arrived before, with or after us, so that ...
... the beach was really crowded in the end. A colourful mix of lifevests, t-shirts and sweatters dotted the white sand.
Coming back to Wahahau with the Water Taxi, the trailers for the fun part of the transportation were ready at the beach.
It was amazing how vast the beach had become with the water 'retreating' during low tide.
After we had a nice welcome-back tea and our clothes changed, the last impression I took from the trip, was this wounderful vehicle used for bringing tourist to and from the beach. The same tractor is used for the water taxis.
Our group of eight people with guide (top right) in full clothes (life support, waterproof jacket).
The Abel Tasman Park near to the sea is almost completely covered with forest. When we were driving out we could clearly see this ...
... and the very difference to the vegetation on the mountains and hills inside the land - the draught has a significant effect here.
After having arrived in Pohara we had a walk to the beach (as at many evenings before). On the way we passed by a very interesting typ of mail box.
The Golden Bay is just 100km to the north of the Abel Tasman National Park and worth a trip, as we could learn from other backpackers. They recommended a nice place to stay too: The Nook in Pohara. It's nearby the beach which invites to have a stroll. This evening closed with a georgous sunset above the Golden Bay.