Introduction to today's journey
Today's journey goes from Motueka following the coast along the back of Tasman Bay, reaching Mapua, where we explore the Mapua Aquarium and the wharf before heading further around the back of the bay into Nelson.
Today's Journey
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Southerly clouds form over the Richmond Ranges as we explore the gravelly beach at Ruby Bay. |
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A crab in the Mapua Aquarium. |
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More artefacts in the Mapua Aquarium which has since burned down. |
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Some of the fish and starfish in the aquarium. |
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Some of the stores along Mapua Wharf. |
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The wharf follows the western entrance of the Waimea Inlet. Rabbit Island is just across the channel. |
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Rainclouds are building over the mountains and descending to the bay. |
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Heading along Rocks Road into Nelson, Passing a small landslide threatening the clifftop houses. |
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Rain has already settled in when we arrive in Nelson. |
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The cobblestone streets are brightly coloured with the hanging flower baskets. |
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