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Abel Tasman National Park

Posted by lastgeneration 7 November 2007

This is quite possibly the most beautiful place on earth, nothing but golden sandy beaches, turquoise seas and flora and fauna to walk through. Sunsets, estuaries that will chase you across a flood plain.

You can choose to walk inland or by the beaches spending as much or as little time as you like there. Arrive by kayak or walk in, leave by water taxi admiring the splendor you have just tramped through. If you have not been there then go. Now.

www.doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=38455

This is the Government website which is a little light on details but has the necessary details. It is on the South Island at the north tip near the ferry crossing.