The car was returned and we boarded the ferry to Picton on the S. Island. It was a beautiful day and we found outside seating. This was great until the crew decided it was a good time to wash the windows on the other side of the ship. The prevailing wind sprayed water to those of us outside. Most people scurried inside to dry seats inside, but not us hearty north western types. We braved it and held onto those seats for the entire three hour crossing. The color of the water was a shade of aqua similar to the Caribbean. Once in the more protected waters of the S.Island the ferry winds its way through small islands, bays, and channels The scenery was stunning and made a mental note that these places may need further exploration at some future date.
Shortly after disembarking, we met Tony from Discover NZ motorhome rentals and learned that he upgraded our vehicle for no extra cost. YES! Problems with the gear box in our vehicle - a cheaper smaller one- and he gave us the only one available. A brief orientation and we were off to Abel Tasman National Park. Woo Hoo.
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