Had an early start this morning, 6am! Bit too ealry for us, then we found out our names weren't on the list, so the day didn't get off to a great start... was our best day yet though!! We had seen photos of Abel Tasman and knew we'd love to go and knew this would be our only chance, and this trip seemed perfect. A boat to a bay, then kayaking back, stopping of to look for seals!! Slept through the hour journey to Abel Tasman, and when we arrived it looked just li...

Mike needs a new alarm! Didn't go off but luckily Cai woke us up in enough time to get changed, grab our stuff and get to the bus stop for 7. We got a short bus ride to the ferry then got on the ferry which left at half 8. It was a pretty nice ferry, big area to stand outside (but very windy!!!), game bit, a few bars and a cafe etc...we mainly stayed in the bar area (not drinking Mike would like to add!). Took 3 hours to get there, got some good views of the sout...