Tag Archives: Abel Tasman National Park

Enjoy your inheritance

Posted on January 21, 2017 by simpletravelourway

An inheritance can be a wonderful thing – as well as a burden. We’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy it and accept (what seems to us) the minor burdens that come with such a great gift. Our inheritance is a … Continue reading →

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The boardwalk ends at Marahau

Posted on February 20, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Our hike ended as the sun dropped in the sky.  We had started the last segment of the Abel Tasman Coast Track at mid-morning and felt pretty tired by late afternoon, as we approached the town of Marahau, New Zealand.  … Continue reading →

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Alterations necessary. It doesn’t fit.

Posted on February 18, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Sometimes we read about a place and misunderstand what we will experience.  So it was with Abel Tasman Coast Track.  We thought we’d be hiking a rugged trail on cliffs overlooking the Tasman Sea.  We thought we’d take boat transport … Continue reading →

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When did we realize that our dream trip was now beyond our reach?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by simpletravelourway

For over 20 years New Zealand was the place we most wanted to visit and the Milford Track was the hike we dreamed about.  We delayed the trip over the years for a number of good reasons.  Finally the Milford … Continue reading →

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