Wharariki Beach - yes the sand really was this colour and there was no-one else there.

http://webnz.com/nelson/goldenbay/attractions.html

Kaihoka Lakes - crystal clear blue.

http://webnz.com/nelson/trails/takaka.html

Lunch overlooking Farewell Spit (the long thin thing forming the horizon for the whole of this picture).

http://webnz.com/farewellspit/

Golden Bay near Paton's Rock (the West side of Abel Tasmin in the far distance).

http://webnz.com/nelson/trails/takaka.html

Awaroa Bay (Abel Tasmin) - it was 10 times as beautiful as this picture.

http://www.abeltasman.co.nz

Neighbouring Goat Bay - that's us swimming - there was no-one else there

Wainui waterfall

http://webnz.com/kahurangiwalks/wainui.html

Kahurangi Lodge with Geoff and Alison

http://kahuranginz.co.nz/

Waikoropupu Springs - this is the clearest spring water in The World - you can see perfectly to 4m which is the depth of the river bed in this picture.