Today was a full day of adventure and exploration.We left our accommodation and boarded a shuttle ship to travel up the coast along the Abel Tasman National Park.Abel Tasman is the most accessible and the most visited national park in New Zealand.We first cruised up the coast for 2 ½ hours from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui and then back down to the Tonga Quarry.Enroute we saw incredible landscapes of pine trees, granite, marble and limestone hills, beautiful azur...

We arrived in Kaiteriteri last night and found our way to the Kimi Ora Spa, where we are staying.We spent this morning exploring the beautiful grounds of this place—the nature is abundant and the consciousness with how it is laid out is superb.All aspects have been carefully planned and wonderfully executed.Lovely dining room, incredible and intricate trails through the woods, the aquatic area with indoor/outdoor pool and each chalet has a wonderful view of t...

Well we have left Wellington and are now on board the Interislander ferry to the South Island.Everyone says that the South Island is the most beautiful and I eagerly await this next part of this journey. The trip, so far has been exquisite, we have seen so many wonderful and different things.The CoromandelPeninsula and Hahei were absolutely gorgeous.The scenic drives to Rotorura and Taupo and then to Wellington were amazing. Obviously, for me, the highli...