One guide, seven guests, four kayaks and a wonderful weather. Perfect conditions for a kayak trip in the “heart” of Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand’s smallest, but one of the most frequented national parks. A water taxi took us from Marahau to Onetahuti Beach where we were instructed on how to steer a kayak. From there we paddled northwards and made a first stop to visit “Cleopatra’s Pool” – incl. a natural slide. What a great start!
Kayaking is fun 
Cleopatra’s Pool 
Steffi after her slide
On a marvelous beach we had veggie sandwiches for lunch, but our guide also dived for mussels and cooked them. Tasty!
Mussel cooking 
FRESH seafood 
Enjoying seafood
On Tonga Island we saw a seal and a nice starfish. Before ending our trip we stopped our kayaks at a natural source of fresh water – within the salty sea! Well, it is a hose in the sea water close to the coast which transports water from the hills. Kayak paddlers can fill up their water supplies for longer trips without leaving the boat.
