West Coast

More west coast camping pics. Nothing like a room with a view.

Cape Foulwind

Stopped at this beach on the way down the west coast. We hiked to a fur seal colony which was pretty neat to watch.

Nelson Lakes National Park

Glacier lakes, gotta love 'em.

Rawhiti Caves and Grove Scenic Reserve

Another crazy place. We went way down in the cave, not many good pics from inside. Gotta love my tarzan pic.

Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach

These were taken at the northern tip of the South Island.
This was one of the most incredible places that we have seen.
The winds were gusting like crazy and the skies changed by the second.

Abel Tasman National Park

After the town of Nelson we drove up to Abel Tasman and spent a few days hiking around.

Marlborough Wine Festival




Leaving Marlborough Wine Festival



Where we slept after the wine festival


French Pass


Elaine Bay near French Pass


On the way to Elaine Bay


Cloudy Bay




City of Wellington






On the ferry crossing to the South Island



Queen Charlotte Sound - S. Island

Nelson

Hey everyone. We made it over to the South, the ferry ride was calm and we even got to see some dolphins. We are now in the Marlborough sounds region in a town called Nelson and spent this morning in the town market stocking up on fruits and veggies. We also caught a few songs from an impressive bagpiper group roaming the town. We have been to the Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds which are amazing. The landscape is quite different from the north island. We're going to drive along another Sound and then see about hiking in Abel Tasman National Park.

BTW, we changed the blog settings so now you don't have to register to post.
Of course, more pics to come.