Golden Bay

Pohara Beach – we arrived at the Pattons holiday house in the afternoon, smelly and dirty from our Mt. Arthur adventure. After a refreshing shower and a good catch-up of pictures and stories, we went down to the beach for some games. The weather was superb and we had a great laugh playing rounders and tennis (with a very creative court + net).

The next day after a run on the beach and some tremendous fresh croissants for breakfast, we headed to Totaranui at Abel Tasman. Finally lucking out with a couple of perfect days weather wise, we were definitely going to make the most of it. Kayaking round to Goat Bay, swimming in the sea, lying sunbathing on the beach, and walking to Anapai Bay for lunch and champagne – this is the life!! Lesley, mum, dad and I then continued walking up the northern end passed Mutton Cove, Whariwharangi and around to Wainui. This was my favourite part of the track when I walked it in July, particularly Mutton Cove, so I’m really pleased they got to see it too, and they really loved it. We met Mike in Wainui and he’d brought a cold beer for each of us – what a great guy! Although far too short, we had a brilliant time in the Golden Bay area.