Abel Tasman has been generous to us these last two days.

We have tramped the coastal path, rested on golden beaches listening to the sound of the waves, kayaked along the north coast of the National Park getting up close to fur seals, black oyster catchers and shags, and read in a hammock listening to the bird song of the many birds of the bush where we are staying.

These have been days of contemplation and activity. We have witnessed much of the beauty of this special place and feel the better for it.