I got back from Nelson two weeks ago. Unllike my holiday up North earlier in the month, my Nelson holiday was planned way in advance. I stayed at Tahunanui (Tahuna) Beach. There was only a park between me and the sea, so I was in my swimming element.
Nelson, at the top of the South Island, is close to the Abel Tasman National Park. I went day return to Kaiteriteri by Abel Tasman Shuttle bus, and then caught the boat to Anchorage, my fave beach in the Park. I sunbathed and swam. I have hiked the park before in its entirety. But over last ten years or so I have mainly section hiked. This time I just lazed around at Anchorage. It's a nice boat ride to and from Anchorage and other bays.
Here's a pic taken from Anchorage Beach.
above: taken from the boat in the Abel Tasman National Park, on my way to Anchorage.
