Nelson

I have returned to Nelson after finishing my tour of the South Island. Over the last 5 days I hiked the Heaphy track which is one of New Zealands Great Walks. This was an amazing walk that starts with a day of walking along the beach then takes you up into the mountains. The track goes through a multitude of different ecosystems and terrain. Also the geology is unbelievable, you start by walking through granites then fossiliferous limestone then there is a section of coal, more granite followed by what appeared to be some sort of metamorphosed limestone and still more granite. also there are numerous caves along the track. The only downside is that because it is a great walk the track is a little to populated.
The first two days were sunny and wonderful but after midday of the third the rain started and continued for the next 3 days which was ok but still annoying.
Tomorrow I am heading to Wellington to start my return North before returning home.