The Abel Tasman track weaves through the forest going up hill and down dale dropping in on the odd beach, visiting campgrounds and viewpoints. The forest is varied and dense, with Scots Pine, tree ferns, ground ferns, broom, gum trees, birch, cabbage trees and all manner of things in between. Kewa abound, picking through the undergrowth, but the tracks are well made of compacted shingly stones.
We set out on a trip which the idiot in the tourist information office suggested would be 4-5 hours but which turned out to be nearly 20km with no opportunity for extra water till near the end. Harumph... on the other hand the beaches are all stunning and nearly deserted and the views outstanding.
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