Ryan and I spent two weeks in New Zealand this past year. We enjoyed beautiful hikes, torrential downpours and endless ocean. Landscapes.
The first adventure began with the Travers-Sabine Track.
The 80 km Travers–Sabine Circuit reaches deep into the heart of the mountains of Nelson Lakes National Park. Tranquil beech forests, fields of waving tussocks, 2000 metre-high mountains and clear rushing streams are highlights of the journey.
We spent four days hiking from the valley bottom up and over the steep Travers pass then back down to the confluence of the East Sabine and Main Sabine River. Back up to Blue lake then down to the Lake Rotoroa.
The start of the Travers Sabine on the valley floor.
Ryan points out where we are headed.
Ryan amongst the mossy Beach Trees.
Upper Travers Hut - Our accommodations on night two.
Ryan and I capturing the moment at the Traves Summit.
The bluest water of the West Sabine River.
After a successful trek on the Travers - Sabine we headed up to a quaint town of Takaka. We stayed at the perfect hostel , Shambala . We set up our tents that overlooked the ocean. We walked to the famous Mussel Inn and devoured a delicious plate of New Zealand Green lipped mussels then chased them with their delicious microbrew.
The following day we began a trek along the Able Tasman and enjoyed camping on the Mutton Cove beach. I spent some time swimming laps in the ocean.
Overlooking the ocean on the way to Mutton Cove.
Found a penguin on the beach, this one was not doing so well.
