From Picton to Nelson

On Thursday we go further north on the picturesque Queen Charlotte Drive. This part of NZ is the sunshine coast, as it is usually warmer and sunnier here than anywhere else. 

Our first stop is at a lovely beach called Governor's Bay. We have to go down a very steep path but it is worth it:

 

It is warm here so we can lay down and enjoy the sun and the crystal clear water. There are no people, we are alone and it is so quiet that we hear the breathing of a seal and then we see it. 

We discover a huge starfish:

It is lying 40 cm under the surface! So you can imagine how clear the waters are here in this area. 

The second stop is at Pelarus Bridge, where we go on a walk into the forest. 

A suspension bridge and a stunning view:

In the forest one can see huge ferns. They are differnt from those in Germany as they are trees. 

It is really lovely here. 

In the evening we arrive in Nelson or Richmond,  which is the next little town. 

Here are some impressions from the region we drove through. 

We love being here, NZ is a nice and relaxed country.