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Favorite thing: This Map of the Abel Tasman National Park was supplied to me by our kayaking guide. The map shows the geography of the park and the different bays that I mention in my travelogue to help give context to my descriptions of the various bays we visited during the kayaking trip. Most kayaking tour groups in the region will have variations of the trip I went on.
Written Jul 18, 2005
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Favorite thing: Around every corner is another secluded idyllic beach where you can stop and rest for a while. Most are accessible from the track, and from the kayaks.
All this in Abel Tasman National Park, at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.
Fondest memory: I really love the bush and especially the tree ferns, not to mention the golden sand and blue/green water!
Updated Mar 9, 2004
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Favorite thing: The seas are crispy clear and the sand is so golden like you have never seen before. Around every corner is another beach and more secluded beauty.
The bush is pristine, some natural and original, some is regrowth after pioneers cleared some of the land in an attempt to farm it.
Updated Aug 29, 2003
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Favorite thing: Often I found the rocks more beautiful and interesting than the seals. The shapes and colours were endless and intriguing.
Fondest memory: I have no idea how on earth these seals get up onto the rocks, as if they have very useful arms!! But those flippers must be powerful to drag their heavy weight up the rocks.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Favorite thing: If you know where to look, and then look hard you find the graceful seals sunbathing on the rocks. Just don't get too close, they smell quite bad!!
The Water Taxi drivers take you to see them and can answer most of your questions.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Written Jan 12, 2003
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Favorite thing: There are water birds in the Park as well, here basking on the rocks.
Fondest memory: There's just so much to see on a visit to Abel Tasman National Park.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Favorite thing: Even just the colour of the sea makes the visit here worthwhile. To get up for sunrise or sit on the beach at sunset is great to see the colours change.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Favorite thing: Be sure to get out onto the water and experience the coastline, there is so much to see. Here we view the amazing rock formations with lovely colours and of course the gorgeous blue/green sea.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Be sure to get out onto the water and experience the coastline, there is so much to see. Here we view the amazing rock formations with lovely colours and of...
Q: Hi there, A group of friends & I are doing the Abel Tasman 3 day kayak & walk (1 day kayaking & 2 days walking) in January and...
A: the kayaking will be fine....i am unfit and i did it for the full day...yes i got sore arms but there are 2 in a kayak so go with someone fit like the guide and slack a...
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Abel Tasman is a beautiful National Park, near Nelson,on the South Island of New Zealand.Enjoy hiking (tramping) walking on the unspoiled beach. It is mind boggling to see so much unspoiled coastline...
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I'm transferring from the old VT (travelogues) to here, so please bare with me while I rebuild this page. We stayed a few nites at the Awaroa Lodge, deep in the Abel Tasman National Park. Sea Kayaking...
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Abel Tasman, like being on a pacific island
The best time to experience Abel Tasman national park is during summer. The water is a clear blue, the sky is blue, the weather warm, not hotter then 28 degrees, its like being on a tropic island. You...
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We only came here to take part in the Sea Kayaking. I had never done anything like this before so I was looking forward to it and very nervous. My boyfriend had done it when he was younger. The views...
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Peace - if you don't mind the tourists
Had a lovely week in the area, we missed most of the Christmas holiday rush, and enjoyed several days exploring the beaches and walks in the Abel Tasman National park.
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