Kayaking in Paradise

Image courtesy Abel Tasman Wilsons Experiences The Abel Tasman near Nelson on New Zealand's South Island may be our smallest national park but I think it's the most beautiful. And if you're a kayaker, I can think of no better place to start paddling. The waters around the national park coastline are crystal clear - a cliche I know but in this case it's true. There are numerous ways to explore Abel Tasman National Park and one of the best is to do a combined guided walk and kayak adventure. That way you get the best of land and sea with an experienced from the Abel Tasman Wilsons Experiences team, who have been opertaing in the area for over thirty years. www.abeltasman.co.nz

Up Close and Personal

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Fur Seals Cavorting

For Foreign Visitors

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Paddling with Wildlife

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Of all the physical adventures I've tried in the course of writing the travel guide, Frommers New Zealand, kayaking is near the very top of my list of favourites. There are so many great stretches of water in this country that are perfect for kayaking - though few are richer in wildlife and unexpected surprises than the Kaikoura Peninsular. If you paddle out with the team from Kaikoura Kayaks you'll likely be joined - very quickly - by nosey-parker New Zealand Fur Seals. They love to join in the fun and you can get some great photographs. http://www.kaikourakayaks.co.nz/

Taking on the Ocean

Taylor's Mistake, Christchurch. Sept. 2008. Ajr

Sea Kayakers

Getting a Rush

In Spring Waves