{"id":22,"date":"2021-01-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eotma.com\/wordpress\/sjs\/2021\/01\/14\/day-15-picton-to-takaka\/"},"modified":"2021-03-13T20:38:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T03:38:49","slug":"day-15-picton-to-takaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sjs.sputs.com\/wordpress\/2021\/01\/14\/day-15-picton-to-takaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 15 Picton to Takaka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February 01, 2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/MapDay15.png\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/MapDay15_sm.png\" alt=\"Map: Day 15\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Map: Day 15<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\nToday's destination was Takaka, in the vicinity of Abel Tasman National Park (about 3 hours 40 minutes total drive time). We planned a scenic drive through the Queen Charlotte Sound area with short hikes and stops at many view points.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Palmira Lodge provided delicious croissants and chocolate muffins for breakfast, which we ate on the patio outside of the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We checked out of the room and drove to Karaka Point. There was a 10-minute walk to a gorgeous view of Queen Charlotte Sound. I was so impressed with how green the hills were. We had another beautiful weather day with partly sunny skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_01_Karaka_Point.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_01_Karaka_Point_sm.jpg\" alt=\"Karaka Point 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_02_Karaka_Point.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_02_Karaka_Point_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Karaka Point<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/496542769?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Karaka Point Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next we took the Queen Charlotte Drive and made stops at Governor\u2019s Bay Track and Cullen Point Track. Governor\u2019s Bay was a short steep walk down to a very small secluded beach: more beautiful views from there. Cullen Point was a hike to an overlook which needs some maintenance to remove some overgrown trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_04_Picton_Harbour_from_start_of_Queen_Charlotte_Drive.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_04_Picton_Harbour_from_start_of_Queen_Charlotte_Drive_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Picton Harbour From Start of Queen Charlotte Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_05_Governors_Bay_beach_panorama.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_05_Governors_Bay_beach_panorama_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Governor's Bay Beach Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_06_Cullen_Point.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_06_Cullen_Point_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Cullen Point<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The road to Havelock was twisty the entire way, but it was not narrow so the drive was okay. It was worth it due to all of the beautiful views. I could definitely come back to the Queen Charlotte Sound area and enjoy spending more time there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next stop was the Pelorus Bridge Reserve. Underneath the bridge across the river was where a movie scene was filmed for The Hobbit: dwarves escaping in barrels down the river. We took a few short hikes to visit the river and a giant Totara tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_07_Pelorus_Bridge.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_07_Pelorus_Bridge_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Pelorus Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_08_Pelorus_Bridge_Reserve_with_bridge_in_distance.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_08_Pelorus_Bridge_Reserve_with_bridge_in_distance_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Pelorus Bridge Reserve (Bridge in Distance)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_09_Totara_tree.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_09_Totara_tree_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Totara Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterwards we drove to the city of Nelson and visited the New World supermarket to stock up on groceries and dinner fixings for the next three days. This may be the last large town we see for a while, so it made sense to reload the chilly bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next stop was Hawkes Lookout which had great views over the mountains, forest, and ocean in the distance. Heinrich drove this section of road which turned twisty and had some delays due to road construction. We arrived at the Golden Bay Motel in Takaka shortly after 4 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_10_Hawkes_Lookout.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_10_Hawkes_Lookout_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Hawkes Lookout<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We had an apartment with a full kitchen for the night. It was a quiet spot with a grassy area and playground out back. We had chicken with honey mustard sauce, rice and salad for dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_11_room_at_Golden_Bay_Motel.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_11_room_at_Golden_Bay_Motel_sm.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Bay Motel \"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_12_room_at_Golden_Bay_Motel.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_12_room_at_Golden_Bay_Motel_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Golden Bay Motel Room<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening we filled up with gas and drove to an area named The Grove. This was a 30-minute walk through a series of limestone outcroppings. We found small caves and arches, too! It was a fun area to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_14_path_through_The_Grove.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_13_The_Grove_sm.jpg\" alt=\"The Grove\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The Grove<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_14_path_through_The_Grove.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_14_path_through_The_Grove_sm.jpg\" alt=\"The Grove Path\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The Grove Path<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_15_Heinrich_at_small_arch_in_The_Grove.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sputs.com\/sjs\/images\/2021\/01\/day_15_15_Heinrich_at_small_arch_in_The_Grove_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Heinrich at Small Arch in The Grove<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 01, 2019 Today's destination was Takaka, in the vicinity of Abel Tasman National Park (about 3 hours 40 minutes total drive time). 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