On our way back over Tasman N Park spotted the air field we saw the day before. Called In and within half hour was up in a four seater Piper aircraft with Alex our pilot who had just finished his contact, this was his last day .

Best nights sleep last night soooo peaceful took last walk on the beach .

Well this is definitely a step back in time , decided to stay overnight close to beach in a very primitive camp site , was able to catch up on washing and it dried a treat on the line should have seen me pegging it out !! Went for walk along the beach a nature reserve . Lots of shells and flocks of birds a real haven. Dave managed to find a house where chocolate was hand made , well what more can I say ?

Along the way passed veggies, fruits and grapes . Now used for food crops, was once given over to tobacco production. Left the van and walked up to Hawkes Lookout high above the fertile valley and great views of Ben Nevis NZ . Ate a lovely muffin purchased earlier was delicious !!!

Bright sunshine , so gave the van a good clean , called at New WorldSupermarket and headed back towards Richmond along the coastal SH6 to the national parks .