Day 1 - Coastal Walk

Day 1 - Coastal Walk Facing Tasman Sea from left and discovering a unique nikau palm forest (the most striking feature of the Heaphy Track) from right. Day 1 was a relaxing coastal walk but long hours walk (more than 8 hours). Ship Heaphy Track

From Karamea to start point of the track, no tranpsort was arranged in off-peak season Luckily, I hitched a school bus I am ready to GO!! Weather forcast told that RAIN RAIN RAIN these few days. TRUE or not?? Unique Nikau palm in Heaphy Track IMGP8532 Walking on the sand Walking on the rock Walking on the path Well, weather turned unstable