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TimBukToo: Abel Tasman Coast near Marahau
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TimBukToo: The start of the Abel Tasman Coast Track at Marahau
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TimBukToo: Trail near the sea - Abel Tasman
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TimBukToo: Roger & Marcia kayaking on still blue water near the Abel Tasman coast
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TimBukToo: Fellow kayakers on our guided kayak trip
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TimBukToo: Roger & Marcia paddling past a small island off the Abel Tasman coast
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TimBukToo: Stopping for a rest break
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TimBukToo: Digging food and supplies out of our dry bags
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TimBukToo: Popular beach at The Anchorage
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TimBukToo: At the Anchorage Campground: Our kayak guide, David, with our fellow kayakers: Emily & Evan, Roger & Marcia
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TimBukToo: Celebrating Evan's birthday our first night out
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TimBukToo: The new, large Anchorage Hut where I stayed two nights on my 2018 trip
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TimBukToo: Evan at the highest point on the short track between Anchorage and Te Pukatea Bay
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TimBukToo: Glimpse of picturesque cove from Abel Tasman Coast Track
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TimBukToo: Overcast, gray day - but still a nice view up the coast
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TimBukToo: A small, peaceful cove tucked into the coastline - view from the track
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TimBukToo: Tidal flats at low tide (Abel Tasman's tidal differences are among the largest in the country: 6 meters)
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TimBukToo: Kayaking near picturesque Arch Point
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TimBukToo: Kayaking near Arch Point was one of my favorite sections of the trip
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TimBukToo: Me paddling near beautiful Arch Point
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TimBukToo: Me pausing for a moment to enjoy the view
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TimBukToo: Seal sunning itself on the rocks and looking for the sun
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TimBukToo: Storm clouds and Tonga Island, Abel Tasman Coast Track
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TimBukToo: Landing after paddling past the Arch Point coastine; Tonga Island in the distance
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TimBukToo: Ready for a good snack break after our morning kayaking
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TimBukToo: Storm clouds and Tonga Island from beach on Abel Tasman Coast Track
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TimBukToo: The track is rarely far from the sea
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TimBukToo: While the perfect sunny days are great, there is much to appreciate even on stormy days
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TimBukToo: Hints of sunlight begin to highlight the coast
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TimBukToo: Discussing the day's plans before we set out in our kayaks