[Golden Bay] 3D2N Wharariki Beach + Farewell split

A very fun and relax 3D2N getaway from Nelson. Nice and calm rainy day on D1, but stop when we reach the destination, so manage to get some nice photography.

Wharariki Beach during low tide

The Archway Islands during low tide

Peacock in the holiday park

Day 2 : Sunny Day!

High tide~

I had been to the southernmost part and northernmost part of South Island. Chur!

Huge rock over Cape Farewell

View from Pillar Point

View of Farewell Split from Pillar Point

View from Farewell Split Cafe

View From View Point

Track through outer beach

Day 3 + Wainui Falls

Have you ever dream of one day prince charming will ride a horse to your doorstep? I do. :P

Due to the time and financial limitation, I have to put aside horse trekking. Prince, wait for me~ I will come back some other day. 

Endless walking for these 3 days. 

Car park to Wharariki Beach : ~20mins/way

Car park to Cape Farewell : ~10 mins/way

Car park to Pillar Point : ~ 45mins/way

Car park to Farewell Split Outer Beach : ~1hr/way

Car park to Wainui Falls : ~ 40mins/way

~The End of my another wonderful weekend~

[Abel Tasman NP] Wainui Falls Track

An Easy 40mins (2km) walk to the beautiful waterfall in Abel Tasman National Park.

Swing bridge

At last, I present you, The Wainui Falls.

Link : http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/abel-tasman-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/wainui-falls-track/

[Marlborough Sound] French Pass

Voila! Nelson weekend getaway. French Pass, according to the website (http://www.frenchpass.com/), "overseas visitors rate it the most scenic drive in the country surpassing Milford and Queenstown", and I cannot agree more. Although the route is windy and the road is unseled from Elaine Bay to French Pass, but it still worth the drive. It takes about 1h 40m drive from the junction of highway 6.

Giant stingray was observed in Elaine Bay right from the jetty, and sharks from the shore of French Pass campsite. Stunning view and wild animals had make this place amazing. According to DOC (Department of Conservation) information, dolphins are often seen in french pass, maybe I should try my luck again.

Okiwi Bay

Elaine Bay

The giant stingray!

Tawhitinui Reach Lookout

Sunset at French Pass.

Blue cod that caught by "neighbour". They are cute!!!

[Nelson Lake NP] St. Arnaud Range Track

Slept 2 nights in West Bay campground, which only cost $6 per night for cold shower, flush toilet, cooking shelter and amazing scenery. Love it and will definitely go back again to do the other walks.

Done the Bunner Peninsula Nature Walk and St. Arnaud Range Track together. Due to time limitation, I only hike until Parachute Rocks lookout, It really worth the hike, for 2.5 hours ascent.

Aerial view of Lake Rotoiti for the second time from different angle. The lake still amazing as it is.

Also learn about the unpredictable ridiculously rapid change of New Zealand weather. In an hour, the heavy rain over the lake become clear blur skies.

panorama view of Lake Rotoiti at 6pm.

 panorama view of Lake Rotoiti at 7pm.

View from Kerr Bay. Mt Robert on the right, and St. Arnaud Range on the left.

Found a dead tree looks like deer

Aerial view of Lake Rotoiti from Parachute Rock

The Parachute Rocks

 The top of the range. Looks like still a long way to go.

Spotted some cute mushroom in Brunner Peninsula Walk, maybe the rain get the mushroom growed.

[Abel Tasman NP] 4D3N Coastal Walk

"You will never be ready until you do it". That was me when I were doing the Abel Tasman Coastal Walk. Never done camping or training before.
I may not be as strong, fit and healthy as average people, but I am determine. In other words, I always be my best to get what I wanted. I won't mind if I take longer time and more stops than others do, because I enjoy the process and scenery.

D1 : Marahau to Torrent Bay

Watering Cove

Watering Cove

Cascade Fall

Low Tide Crossing between Anchorage and Torrent Bay

D2 : Torrent Bay to Awaroa

Torrent Bay

Torrent Bay

Sandfly Beach

Bark Bay

Onetahuti Beach

Awaroa Inlet

D3 : Awaroa to Whariwharangi Bay

Awaroa Inlet during low tide

Crossing Inlet

Goat Bay

Totaranui Beach

for making pasta huh?

Anapai Bay

Motton Cove - the beach I love the most!

Seperation Point

Lighthouse of Seperation Point

Fur Seal admiring the beautiful sunset with me

D4 : Whariwharangi Bay to Wainui

Wainui outer bay

Wainui inner bay

The End! Felt good at the moment I done the walk, although I had the thoughts of giving up a few times, but I am glad that I achieved it. Honestly speaking, the 3 nights of tramping is like a dream for me, survive without electricity and electronic devices.