Our goal is to spend some time in the Abel Tasman National Park - but to do this, you need to go through Nelson, and why not enjoy it on the way! Nelson as a food bowl - in autumn the orchards dripping with apples, homegardens dripping with fruit, we were soon ladened down and are offered far more than we can carry, so sadly had to say no. … [Read more...]
What is a bach? What is Bookabach
A Bach is New Zealand for a simple holiday home - in the South island they are also called 'Cribs'. A Bach is a New Zealand term for a simple holiday cottage, often by the beach. Bookabach enables owners to rent their bach when they are not there, and those of us who do not own baches can book one. Mostly very simple, provide your own food and linen and leave it as you find … [Read more...]
Awaroa – Abel Tasman National Park
We had stayed overnight at Rowan Cottage in Motueka just one of the great Womens Travel Accommodation network. Today we are heading for Awaroa, a small settlement in the middle of the Abel Tasman National Park, where we have rented a bach (in NZ = cottage) for a few days. First stop the Aqua taxi - you can drive and then walk, but it is a LONG way, and most people move about … [Read more...]
Rowan Cottage – stay in Motueka (Nelson)
Accommodation in Motueka for everyone, and with a special welcome for women travelers at Rowan cottage Rowan Cottage has been a part of the women's travel accommodation network for years, and it was wonderful after emailing for many years, to finally get to stay there and to finally meet Renee and Trish and their small dog. Motueka is the gateway to the Abel Tasman National … [Read more...]
Wild Footprints it is!
Helen Walker run's Wild Footprints in the Abel Tasman and organises Ultimate Women's Wild Weekends, here is how she started: That's it! 'Wild Footprint's' I shouted My students at the time must of thought me a little crazy. While they were feeling challenged trying to navigate their way through thick Marlborough bush, I was to them merrily wandering along like I was … [Read more...]
The Big Gay Out in Abel Tasman National Park
Love kayaking and walking and sunshine.... If you've been thinking of a holiday in New Zealand where you can connect with nature and enjoy the camaraderie of birds of a feather, this gay and lesbian retreat should be in your 2012 Diary. Craig Wilson of Wilsons Abel Tasman has designed an exclusive gay retreat on his slice of paradise on the South Island. His family company … [Read more...]
Sea Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
“Roughing it” without the suffering by Julie Paterson of Venus Adventures - Global trips for Women As the days begin to stretch before us again, rather than shrink into the dark, then it might be time to plan a little summer adventure for yourself. Nothing too strenuous, but one that will leave you with that satisfied buzz of having achieved something new. I bet those … [Read more...]