Again, rain first thing. Maybe this is why the land is so green. Felt very indecisive about what to do. Had planed to power on down south to the glaciers but this area is so amazing decided to spend another night so we have a chance to really see the Abel Tasman.
We booked a trip on a water taxi to go a few miles up the coast to another bay- the only way to get into the AT as there are no roads. A very swelly but picturesque trip, past 'Split Apple Rock'- a huge granite rock that looks as if it has been dissected by a giant cleaver. The boat dropped us at Torrent Bay- THE most beautiful place. Gorgeous beach, sand golden and fine, water turquoise, forest/ virgin bush backdrop. A few 'bachs' (NZ holiday home- very tasteful) No tackiness anywhere. We joined the AT track and walked for an hour or so- met lots of other walkers, tramping is a serious business in NZ- and returned to the beach to wait for a pickup. 
Come and get us , water taxi!
Very chilly but sunny. Can feel the wind, sun and salt on my face!Returned to Kaiteri and decided to find another quieter campsite, found a good one in Mapua, a quaint, artisanal hamlet with a beach and good
fish restaurants. Ate at the 'Smokehouse' and stuffed ourselves, again…
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