At the end of my last day in the Abel Tasman National Park, I was picked up by Abel Tasman AquaTaxi at Totaranui for an exhilarating ride back down the coast to Marahau.
The AquaTaxi ride was great! After donning the obligatory life jacket we left Totaranui behind us and headed south. The driver was friendly [...]
via Separation Point
9:15am, Depart Whariwharangi
11:20am, Arrive Mutton Cove via Separation Point
11:30am, Depart Mutton Cove
1:30pm, Arrive Totaranui!
Lunch!
2:45pm, Water taxi from Totaranui back to Marahau
Once again, I woke up to sunshine streaming in the windows which was great, since I’d woken a couple of times during the night to the sound of heavy rain on the tin roof. The hut was gorgeous [...]
1:40pm, Start crossing Awaroa Inlet (low tide = 2:13pm)
2:25pm, Start walking from the other side
4:15pm, Depart Totaranui
7:10pm, Arrive Whariwharange Hut (in the dark!)
Dinner last night was another amazing affair thanks to Gourmet Trampers! Moroccan Beef with Couscous and Yoghurt Dressing! Sue concurred!
This morning is my rest day. The low tide is not until 2:13pm so I have [...]
