“But in the end it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.” ― The Lord of the Rings There aren't many interesting stops on the 4-hour drive from Westport to the Abel Tasman National Park (apart from the overall high New Zealand baseline). However, the T-Rex Tree is a low-key spot I had to check out. Just imagine the Jurassic Park music and a big roar, which I won't share here for copyright reasons. Roaaaaaaaar! The Buller Gorge is an actual touristic spot along the way. Apart from New Zealand's longest swing bridge, you can take a 40-minute jet boat ride through the gorge. I must admit, I underestimated how fast and fun the ride would be! It feels more like a roller coaster than a boat trip. Marahau is a small village and a popular gateway into the Abel Tasman National Park. My plan was to do a 3-hour kayak tour along the coastline, followed by 2–3 hours of a hike back. So far, my body was keeping up with my fast-paced way of travel. I've had a good run, but it…
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