Easter Kayaking

Abel Tasman National Park stretches along the north-western coast of the South Island. Crystal clear water and tropical beaches are only a walk/paddle/water-taxi away.

A Stray bus friend and I rented a two-man kayak and after a short safety briefing and a few instructions, we were already pushing our boat into the water. Other than a short comment on how far we could go and when we should be back, we had no limits.

We paddled out to a remote little beach tucked into the bay. I've had lunch in worse places.







After soaking up the view we cruised out to where our water proof map said there should be seals, hoping to catch a glimpse...












...and there they were. All dozing on the rocks, sun-basking...














One of the smaller seals hopped into the water and did some good-natured jumps next to the Kayak (which scared the hell out of us, almost dropped my camera) before disappearing in the clear blue below.












With sore shoulders and arms we returned and had a pleasant Easter campfire dinner with the rest of the Stray group.