After catching up with friends in Wellington, we had a week to explore the South Island and we jam packed it with activities. 

Hiking in the Abel Tasman, white water rafting, horse riding, swimming with dolphins in Kaikora, plus some well deserved spa time in Maruia Springs – a slice of japan in the middle of the mountains.

Our trip ended in Akaroa, a cure French town at the tip of the South Island.

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Abel Tasman national park - New Zealand photo gallery
Abel Tasman national park
Abel Tasman national park - New Zealand photo gallery
Abel Tasman national park
Abel Tasman national park - New Zealand photo gallery
Abel Tasman national park
Abel Tasman national park - New Zealand photo gallery
Abel Tasman national park
Rainbow - New Zealand photo gallery
Rainbow
Rainbow - New Zealand photo gallery
Rainbow
Sunrise from Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sunrise from Hanmer Springs
Sunrise from Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sunrise from Hanmer Springs
Sunrise from Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sunrise from Hanmer Springs
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs - New Zealand photo gallery
Sheepdog in Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura - New Zealand photo gallery
Kaikoura
Kaikoura - New Zealand photo gallery
Kaikoura
Kaikoura - New Zealand photo gallery
Kaikoura
Akaroa - New Zealand photo gallery
Akaroa
Akaroa - New Zealand photo gallery
Akaroa