Our lovely hosts Dorothy and PeterLeft Motueka and cycled to Marahau via Kaiteriteri beach (were we stopped for lunch and had some of Dorothy's cake) on fabulous winding road with amazing views. Found campsite and booked our 3 day kayak trip.
Following morning we had our 3 hour induction and then we got our own private water taxi (with our kayak) to Opetahuti beach. The weather was crummy but soon the sun came out and the views of the beaches were amazing.
We kayaked about and saw a seal colony and more stunning beaches and then we set up camp at Medlands Beach, which we had all to ourselves all night.
The next day we took ages to get ready to leave our little bit of paradise and then a boat load of people got dropped off so we scarpered. The sun was out and the sea was calm - perfect. We saw more seals and one came swimming past us on his back, which was wonderful. 
We pottered about all day and then put up our tent at Te Pukatea beach. Unfortunately, we had to share this site with 3 other couples - damn! We had a swim in the sea to cool off and then washed off the salt with a pan of cold water from the only tap. We never thought we'd long for a cold shower!
We pottered about all day and then put up our tent at Te Pukatea beach. Unfortunately, we had to share this site with 3 other couples - damn! We had a swim in the sea to cool off and then washed off the salt with a pan of cold water from the only tap. We never thought we'd long for a cold shower!During the night the rain came and it did not stop. We eventually came out of the tent at midday when the rain turned to drizzle. We packed up and kayaked back to base - although it was cold it was still lovely and we saw some great stuff. Really enjoyed the hot shower and the tea and cookies once we'd got back.
Decided that we could not face another night in our poor soggy tent so found a great hostel with a free cabin nearby. Al was onwer and a very keen cyclist. He gave us loads of good advice and showed us pictures of his recent trip to China.
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Nice to see you are able to update your blog. Glad you are having a brilliant time - look forward to more photos being up loaded - VW
Mo and Dale
Hoped you enjoyed the caves yesterday, we opted for Haywoods Hole'.....really interesting.
Thought about you two today as we drove back up Takaka Hill to go to Cobbs Resevoir, we had to turn back because it was so dangerous in the cloud cover. Hope it was nice and clear for you down in Takaka Township.
Hi Mo and Dale
we missed out the caves but did have a coffee and cake there instead ;-)
we had a lovely day yesterday cycling round to porahou (?)and tata beach where we saw a big pod of dolphins which was fantastic will post some pictures but we only have dial up where we are now :-(
Sounds just fabulous
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