[Golden Bay] 3D2N Wharariki Beach + Farewell split

A very fun and relax 3D2N getaway from Nelson. Nice and calm rainy day on D1, but stop when we reach the destination, so manage to get some nice photography.

Wharariki Beach during low tide

The Archway Islands during low tide

Peacock in the holiday park

Day 2 : Sunny Day!

High tide~

I had been to the southernmost part and northernmost part of South Island. Chur!

Huge rock over Cape Farewell

View from Pillar Point

View of Farewell Split from Pillar Point

View from Farewell Split Cafe

View From View Point

Track through outer beach

Day 3 + Wainui Falls

Have you ever dream of one day prince charming will ride a horse to your doorstep? I do. :P

Due to the time and financial limitation, I have to put aside horse trekking. Prince, wait for me~ I will come back some other day. 

Endless walking for these 3 days. 

Car park to Wharariki Beach : ~20mins/way

Car park to Cape Farewell : ~10 mins/way

Car park to Pillar Point : ~ 45mins/way

Car park to Farewell Split Outer Beach : ~1hr/way

Car park to Wainui Falls : ~ 40mins/way

~The End of my another wonderful weekend~

[Marlborough Sound] French Pass

Voila! Nelson weekend getaway. French Pass, according to the website (http://www.frenchpass.com/), "overseas visitors rate it the most scenic drive in the country surpassing Milford and Queenstown", and I cannot agree more. Although the route is windy and the road is unseled from Elaine Bay to French Pass, but it still worth the drive. It takes about 1h 40m drive from the junction of highway 6.

Giant stingray was observed in Elaine Bay right from the jetty, and sharks from the shore of French Pass campsite. Stunning view and wild animals had make this place amazing. According to DOC (Department of Conservation) information, dolphins are often seen in french pass, maybe I should try my luck again.

Okiwi Bay

Elaine Bay

The giant stingray!

Tawhitinui Reach Lookout

Sunset at French Pass.

Blue cod that caught by "neighbour". They are cute!!!