On day 3 we explored along the Tonga Marine Reserve. Coming out of the bush, we decided to explore the granite boulders that were along the Beach. Along the way we got to see over 20 Fur Seals up close. Some just looked at us and a few barked. We kept our distance and kept moving on by... it was truly wild. I felt like we were in the deep "grizzly" backcountry in Montana.
Out of my element in another creatures space.
This special place is located in the Abel Tasman National park, It is the third marine reserve to be created alongside a national park. Extending one nautical mile (1852m) offshore from the mean high water mark of Tonga Island.
More info and this map from: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/abel-tasman/
Gorgeous!
john with sweet little fur seal
To Cute!
Swimming next to us!
Ellie thought these little guys were like our sweet old dog "Chug"
All done!
We were happy to take off our packs for a ride.
We were singing "I'm on a Boat!" in reference to the Saturday Night Live Skit
We still had one more mile to hike out of the National Park after our boat ride.
Almost to the car....this means a trip to the local dairy for an icecreme cone.
Ellie after a 3 day backpack.
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