We left our very nice place in Plimmerton (we've booked in for 3 nights on the way back, as it is convenient to Wellington explorations, and so far we've overlooked NZ's capital city).
It was an easy drive to the ferry. When we got into line, we met John and Mary, in line in front of us, a NZ couple going down to visit family on the South Island. We went for coffee with them to the old railway station (still in use, and done up nicely), and sat with them on the ferry trip.
It was a bigger ferry than Chi Chi Maun, but one ended. Trucks and cars load in a circle (only evident later why that was.
The approach into Picton goes through a small archipelago of islands and a long peninsula (the Queen Charlotte Track).
We found our lodge - Buccaneer's Lodge - set up like a small (4 room) 2 level motel. Rooms are on top. Half of the bottom is common area, half is owner's quarters. The top level, with balcony, is the access to the rooms. The front lawn is fenced off, and two eco-mowers (read: sheep) were at work. It's the first ensuite bathroom we have had, which is nice, and a huge room with a king bed (two twins), and two bunks with a trundle. They obviously get families through, as well as groups who room share.
We are on today toward the west. Sadly, we will miss Abel Tasman Park due to time contraints, but we are going to try to do a loop through Arthur's Pass, to get a view of both coasts and the mountains. It's the first day we haven't pre-booked accommodation, as we are not sure how far we will get, so wish us luck!
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