Nelson

We really liked this area, it would be a good spot to live.  Rolling hills with mountains in the background, vineyards, the ocean, the sunniest area in NZ and they grow apples here.

Abel Tasman

 This morning we took a water taxi from Marahau out to the Abel Tasman National Park and were dropped off in Bark Bay.  We then hiked 21 km back out along the Abel Tasman Coast Track to our car.  We took a short cut across Torrent Bay at low tide only to find out that there was still a river running through the bay, which Laura can be seen crossing in the picture.  It was a great hike.

Marlborough

 After skiing we drove up to the Northern end of the South Island.  We saw this fur seal along the way and we stopped in the Marlborough wine region to taste some wine.  This picture is from Cloudy Bay winery.  Try their Sauvignon Blanc or Te Koko Sauvignon which are both exported to the states.