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Tonga & New Zealand #11 – New Zealand – Abel Tasman North
The northern part of Abel Tasman is more remote than the south. No boats driving around and we only saw 2 other humans.
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Tonga & New Zealand #10 – New Zealand – Ferry to South Island Queen Charlotte Track
After having problems with our rental car we did a dolphin snorkel tour at Picton. Afterwards we drove parts of the Queen Charlotte Track and continued to the Abel Tasman National Park.
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Tonga & New Zealand #09 – New Zealand – Raglan to Bridal Veil Falls to Elephant Rock
We drove down from Raglan via the Bridal Veil Falls and passed the Elephant Rock and Three Sisters all the way close to Mount Taranaki National Park (unfortunately covered in clouds).
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Tonga & New Zealand #08 – New Zealand – Whangaroa and Matapouri
Beautiful sunrise an Whangaroa at the top of a small mountain.
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Tonga & New Zealand #07 – New Zealand – Karikari Peninsula
Up next we went to the Karikari Peninsula. Wonderful place to stay!
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Tonga & New Zealand #06 – New Zealand – Cape Reigna
Back to New Zealand it was time to visit the north. We started by visiting Cape Reigna. Beautiful scenery.
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Tonga & New Zealand #05 – Tonga – Humpback Whales Haapai
Last few days in Tonga we spent in Haapai. The Whales were not as friendly as before. After a few days we flew back to New Zealand.
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Tonga & New Zealand #04 – Tonga – Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale party again. Unfortunately we had to leave this beautiful place after 10 wonderful days to continue to another Island.
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Tonga & New Zealand #03 – Tonga – Humpback Whales
Relax days between full day trips in search of friendly Humpback Whales.
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Tonga & New Zealand #02 – Tonga – Humpback Whales
After arriving in Tonga we went to the sea the next day to search for Humpback Whales. On the first trip we found the best opportunity to swim with a mother and a calf. Mind blowing!
