Kaiteriteri - Marahau

Kaiteriteri was a huge disappointment - yes it might have the nice golden coloured sands, but it has just been sacrificed to the plastic, tourist nonsense that makes the place a complete farce. I couldn't stay for more than a few minutes without feeling like a vomit. For the record....

But.... after leaving Kaiteriteri, the coastal road takes you to a magical unspoilt inland estuary where you can take pictures like this....

I know which place I'd rather see. And at the end of the road is Marahau - the gateway (well that's what they call it) into Able Tasman park. I tiny little hamlet where the water taxi service is based. A beautiful place.