Day 11 :: Drive to Golden Bay

Day 11 - Golden Bay

Today was all about taking it very easy, driving east from Picton west to Takaka/Golden Bay. I drove through winding switchbacks that skirt the contours of the Marlborough Sounds, had a nice stroll in the town of Nelson, and finally drove over a mountain pass to Takaka in Golden Bay. With a whole afternoon of sun, I explored the many beaches and tide pools at low tide with enough time to make it back to the hostel to watch Star Ship Troopers on TV.