January 27, 2025
We kept laughing because we were going to Te Kaiteriteri (to us proounced Kay titititi). Sounds funny to us but in Maori it means Lake.
We had to be ready at 7:45 to drive from Nelson to Te Kaiteriteri where we'd get the ferry to Anchorage and walk the Te Pukatea (tree) loop. It was a one and a half hour walk and was really fun.
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| Ferry to Anchorage |
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| Split Apple Rock |
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| We did the 1Hr 15 min loop |
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| This is the shot used to promote Abel Tasman! |
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| & here I am in it! |
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| We tried to swim but it was too cold |
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| & of course couldn't resist a pose |
We kept telling our guide Sonia we wanted to spend more time at Abel Tasman (after all it took almost two hours to get there) and timing there was just the morning (caught a 12:30 ferry back). She encouraged us to swim after our hike, which we wanted to hang on the beach and relax but the water was too cold. Tour guides are usually right----timing was perfect.
Along the way we saw a lady selling peaches on the roadside and bought a bag on the way home. So excited to eat fresh summer peaches since it was winter at home. Unfortunately, they tasted terrible. The apples in the supermarket that had been stored for nine + months were better. We saw a lot of apple orchards.
Next we went to lunch & wine tasting at Heaphy's - known for Pinot Noir Rose. Also had Montepulciano and Riesling
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| Venison Kafke very very good! |
Last stop Seifried. Was happy to go there because on night one in Nelson I randomly chose a Gewurztraminer from Seifried's and it became an instant favorite!
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| Vineyards covered by nets (pronounced neeets by New Zealanders) so birds can't get grapes |
I had heard so much about Abel Tasman and even wanted to stay at the inn there but in hindsight just a morning hike/visit was perfect.
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