I left the North Island and moved on to the South, starting off with Abel Tasman National Park. Here, I decided, the best way to see the area was by kayaking, walking and sailing. So that's what I did, all in one day. It was, like all days so far, a beautiful, sunny day. The kayaking was the first activity on the Abel Tasman schedule. We kayaked for a good few hours, before we stopped at a beach for lunch and tea. We enjoyed the view and the sand and breathed in the fresh air. A short walk through the bushes took us to another beach, where a sailing boat was waiting. It took us to several beaches and islands, sailing alongside swimming seals, and inviting us to a feast of freshly caught, and cooked, mussels.
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