Abel Tasman in the Rain

We woke up to rain again! In the sunshine the beaches of Abel Tasman are glorious, glass-green water rolling onto golden sands. In the rain the beaches don't have quite the same impact. Oh well, they do look kind of moody, atmospheric even.

Fortunately the bush comes alive when its wet. The colours become vibrant, and the smell of the vegetation and the sound of the rain make a bush walk a good alternative to a swim. We drove through driving rain to Totaranui beach and walked part of the Abel Tasman track to Anapai Bay.