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H
aving lived in New
Zealand my whole life, I
thought I’d seen all our
beautiful country had
to offer, but this theory was
proved wrong on a recent trip to
the Nelson / Tasman region
where I was left speechless by
Abel Tasman’s natural beauty.
This was my ïŹrst visit to the park
and it’s easy to see why
thousands of people travel from
all over the world to witness this
stunning scenery! John and
Lynette Wilson started their
tourism business here in 1977
and can trace their family history
all the way back to 1841 with
Lynette’s great-great
grandparents, the Newth’s and
the Snow’s, being the ïŹrst ofïŹcial
British settlers here.
There’s no better way to
experience the wilderness of this
park than with a walk, cruise or
sea kayak with Wilson’s Abel
Tasman. We opt for a three-day
walk, allowing us enough time to
really soak up the environment
we’re exploring. Our guide John
Glasgow, also has a close
association with the park and can
trace his family history back to his
grandfather who settled in the
area in the late 1890s. He’s one
of New Zealand’s most
experienced guides and takes
great pride in showcasing this
beautiful region – the park is
literally his backyard with about
700 metres of coastal track
BY SARAH WEEKS
TRAVEL
Trekking
Abel
Tasman
the
Golden sandy beaches, azure waters,
playful seals and untouched greenery
with the sweet sound of birdsong – these
are the ingredients, that make up one of
New Zealand’s best kept secrets, the
Abel Tasman National Park.
no better way to
Sarah Weeks and ïŹancĂ© Craig
Wrightson at Abel Tasman
National Park
Meadowbank
Homestead, Awaroa
60
NEWZEALANDFITNESS,June/July2013
passing through his land.
Throughout our walk, he gives a
detailed history of the land and
it’s people, whilst pointing out
interesting ïŹ‚ora and fauna along
the way – things we would’ve
never noticed had it not been for
his wealth of knowledge.
Wilsons Abel Tasman offers
two, three and ïŹve-day walks and
kayaks, but the three-day walk is
the perfect option if you can
afford the time and want to
experience everything this great
park has to offer. Don’t worry
about having to “rough it” either
as you’ll get the luxury treatment
without having to lug around
heavy packs or cook meals. Best
of all, you’ll get to stay at their
exclusive beachfront lodges –
Meadowbank Homestead in
Awaroa and Torrent Bay Lodge. A
hot shower and fresh local
cooked food is the perfect
welcome after a day walking
through bush, beaches and
estuaries. They even transport
your luggage between each
lodge – how convenient is that!
Our ïŹrst day starts in
Kaiteriteri where we board the
Vista Cruise. And what a ïŹtting
name, as we enjoy many stunning
vistas cruising along the coastline
towards the northern part of the
park. Along the way, we see New
Zealand fur seals “Kekeno” at the
legendary seal hot-spot, Tonga
Island. It’s great to see these
beautiful creatures in their natural
habitat and protected within the
marine reserve.
We arrive at Totaranui where
the Department of Conservation
(DOC) operate a hugely popular
campsite. This marks the starting
point of our three-day walk south.
Our guide takes us on a two-hour
walk through mature beech and
rata forests, stopping along the
way at secluded golden beaches
to enjoy a bite to eat, a drink and
time to take in the view. We
arrive at the tidal inlet at Awaroa,
which can easily be crossed at
low tide if you don’t mind getting
a bit wet – it’s all part of the
experience really!
A warm welcome awaits us at
Meadowbank Homestead, a
beautiful recreation of the Wilson
family’s original home complete
with heirlooms representing eight
generations of the family’s
history. Each room is named after
members of the family who lived
at the original homestead and
the decor pays homage to years
gone by. After a day on the trail,
we enjoy some well-deserved
pre-dinner drinks and snacks
before a delicious seafood feast
is served. Later in the evening,
our tour guide shares the
fascinating history of the Wilson
family’s ancestors, through the
triumphs and tragedies of this
original European settlement.
There’s even a book, Awaroa
Legacy, to read afterwards for
the real history buffs.
After a relaxing night’s sleep
listening to the tide go in and
out, we awake to birdsong and a
cooked breakfast overlooking the
gardens by the sea – a perfect
way to start our second and
longest day of walking. We
depart Awaroa to enjoy a
morning walk through native
forest with magniïŹcent coastal
views and along the golden sands
of Onetahuti Beach. Another
DOC campsite is found here and
an opportunity for a toilet stop, a
quick snack and time to ïŹll up our
water bottles.
We continue on to explore
the historic sites and picturesque
golden cove of Tonga Quarry
Beach, where granite was
quarried earlier this century and
remnants of this remain. A short
walk over a forested saddle and
around the Waterfall Trail takes
us to Bark Bay, where we stop for
lunch at the DOC campsite. This
is one of the most picturesque
beaches in the park and is very
popular. After a short break to
take in this breathtaking scenery,
we continue to wind our way
through shady gullies of mature
Beech forest, fern grottos and
sunny groves of Manuka framing
coastal vistas, providing plenty of
photo opportunities.
After crossing a swing bridge
at Falls River, we arrive at our
destination for the night, Torrent
Bay Lodge, right on the
beachfront. Previously the Wilson
family’s holiday home, it’s now
renovated to include all modern
comforts for guests whilst
keeping its relaxed, bach-like
atmosphere. After a six-hour
walk, we take time to relax on the
beach and enjoy the sunset after
drinks and dinner with the rest of
our group.
Our third and ïŹnal day is the
easiest section of the coastal
track to Marahau. After two
stunning days drenched in
sunshine, the rain has
unfortunately arrived.
Nevertheless, we still have time
to appreciate the bays and
beaches named by French
explorer, Dumont D’Urville in
1827 with an interesting history
lesson from our tour guide. After
a four-hour walk, and feeling
quite chuffed with our efforts, we
arrive at Park Cafe in Marahau
where we enjoy a nice hot drink.
We’ve completed our goal of
walking the entire length
of the park and are quite
proud of ourselves!
Walking through
Onetahuti Beach
G
ood news for chocolate lovers. New research from
Swinburne University of Technology has found the
polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and
contentedness. Polyphenols are found naturally in
plants and are a basic component of the human diet. These
compounds have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, which is
associated with many diseases. They may also have beneïŹcial
psychological effects. “Anecdotally, chocolate is often linked to
mood enhancement,” Swinburne PhD candidate and lead author
of the study Matthew Pase said.
“This clinical trial is perhaps the ïŹrst to scientiïŹcally
demonstrate the positive effects of cocoa polyphenols on
mood.” Seventy-two healthy men and women aged 40 to 65
years took part in the randomised study to receive a dark
chocolate drink mix standardised to contain either 500mg of
cocoa polyphenols, 250mg of cocoa polyphenols or 0mg of
cocoa polyphenols. The drink mixes were given to participants
in identical packaging so that both the investigators and
participants were unaware of which treatment they were
receiving.
Participants drank their assigned drink once a day for
30 days.
DARK CHOCOLATE
promotes calmness
61
NEWZEALANDFITNESS,June/July2013

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Abel Tasman, New Zealand Fitness, June 2013

  • 1. H aving lived in New Zealand my whole life, I thought I’d seen all our beautiful country had to offer, but this theory was proved wrong on a recent trip to the Nelson / Tasman region where I was left speechless by Abel Tasman’s natural beauty. This was my ïŹrst visit to the park and it’s easy to see why thousands of people travel from all over the world to witness this stunning scenery! John and Lynette Wilson started their tourism business here in 1977 and can trace their family history all the way back to 1841 with Lynette’s great-great grandparents, the Newth’s and the Snow’s, being the ïŹrst ofïŹcial British settlers here. There’s no better way to experience the wilderness of this park than with a walk, cruise or sea kayak with Wilson’s Abel Tasman. We opt for a three-day walk, allowing us enough time to really soak up the environment we’re exploring. Our guide John Glasgow, also has a close association with the park and can trace his family history back to his grandfather who settled in the area in the late 1890s. He’s one of New Zealand’s most experienced guides and takes great pride in showcasing this beautiful region – the park is literally his backyard with about 700 metres of coastal track BY SARAH WEEKS TRAVEL Trekking Abel Tasman the Golden sandy beaches, azure waters, playful seals and untouched greenery with the sweet sound of birdsong – these are the ingredients, that make up one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets, the Abel Tasman National Park. no better way to Sarah Weeks and ïŹancĂ© Craig Wrightson at Abel Tasman National Park Meadowbank Homestead, Awaroa 60 NEWZEALANDFITNESS,June/July2013
  • 2. passing through his land. Throughout our walk, he gives a detailed history of the land and it’s people, whilst pointing out interesting ïŹ‚ora and fauna along the way – things we would’ve never noticed had it not been for his wealth of knowledge. Wilsons Abel Tasman offers two, three and ïŹve-day walks and kayaks, but the three-day walk is the perfect option if you can afford the time and want to experience everything this great park has to offer. Don’t worry about having to “rough it” either as you’ll get the luxury treatment without having to lug around heavy packs or cook meals. Best of all, you’ll get to stay at their exclusive beachfront lodges – Meadowbank Homestead in Awaroa and Torrent Bay Lodge. A hot shower and fresh local cooked food is the perfect welcome after a day walking through bush, beaches and estuaries. They even transport your luggage between each lodge – how convenient is that! Our ïŹrst day starts in Kaiteriteri where we board the Vista Cruise. And what a ïŹtting name, as we enjoy many stunning vistas cruising along the coastline towards the northern part of the park. Along the way, we see New Zealand fur seals “Kekeno” at the legendary seal hot-spot, Tonga Island. It’s great to see these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat and protected within the marine reserve. We arrive at Totaranui where the Department of Conservation (DOC) operate a hugely popular campsite. This marks the starting point of our three-day walk south. Our guide takes us on a two-hour walk through mature beech and rata forests, stopping along the way at secluded golden beaches to enjoy a bite to eat, a drink and time to take in the view. We arrive at the tidal inlet at Awaroa, which can easily be crossed at low tide if you don’t mind getting a bit wet – it’s all part of the experience really! A warm welcome awaits us at Meadowbank Homestead, a beautiful recreation of the Wilson family’s original home complete with heirlooms representing eight generations of the family’s history. Each room is named after members of the family who lived at the original homestead and the decor pays homage to years gone by. After a day on the trail, we enjoy some well-deserved pre-dinner drinks and snacks before a delicious seafood feast is served. Later in the evening, our tour guide shares the fascinating history of the Wilson family’s ancestors, through the triumphs and tragedies of this original European settlement. There’s even a book, Awaroa Legacy, to read afterwards for the real history buffs. After a relaxing night’s sleep listening to the tide go in and out, we awake to birdsong and a cooked breakfast overlooking the gardens by the sea – a perfect way to start our second and longest day of walking. We depart Awaroa to enjoy a morning walk through native forest with magniïŹcent coastal views and along the golden sands of Onetahuti Beach. Another DOC campsite is found here and an opportunity for a toilet stop, a quick snack and time to ïŹll up our water bottles. We continue on to explore the historic sites and picturesque golden cove of Tonga Quarry Beach, where granite was quarried earlier this century and remnants of this remain. A short walk over a forested saddle and around the Waterfall Trail takes us to Bark Bay, where we stop for lunch at the DOC campsite. This is one of the most picturesque beaches in the park and is very popular. After a short break to take in this breathtaking scenery, we continue to wind our way through shady gullies of mature Beech forest, fern grottos and sunny groves of Manuka framing coastal vistas, providing plenty of photo opportunities. After crossing a swing bridge at Falls River, we arrive at our destination for the night, Torrent Bay Lodge, right on the beachfront. Previously the Wilson family’s holiday home, it’s now renovated to include all modern comforts for guests whilst keeping its relaxed, bach-like atmosphere. After a six-hour walk, we take time to relax on the beach and enjoy the sunset after drinks and dinner with the rest of our group. Our third and ïŹnal day is the easiest section of the coastal track to Marahau. After two stunning days drenched in sunshine, the rain has unfortunately arrived. Nevertheless, we still have time to appreciate the bays and beaches named by French explorer, Dumont D’Urville in 1827 with an interesting history lesson from our tour guide. After a four-hour walk, and feeling quite chuffed with our efforts, we arrive at Park Cafe in Marahau where we enjoy a nice hot drink. We’ve completed our goal of walking the entire length of the park and are quite proud of ourselves! Walking through Onetahuti Beach G ood news for chocolate lovers. New research from Swinburne University of Technology has found the polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and contentedness. Polyphenols are found naturally in plants and are a basic component of the human diet. These compounds have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, which is associated with many diseases. They may also have beneïŹcial psychological effects. “Anecdotally, chocolate is often linked to mood enhancement,” Swinburne PhD candidate and lead author of the study Matthew Pase said. “This clinical trial is perhaps the ïŹrst to scientiïŹcally demonstrate the positive effects of cocoa polyphenols on mood.” Seventy-two healthy men and women aged 40 to 65 years took part in the randomised study to receive a dark chocolate drink mix standardised to contain either 500mg of cocoa polyphenols, 250mg of cocoa polyphenols or 0mg of cocoa polyphenols. The drink mixes were given to participants in identical packaging so that both the investigators and participants were unaware of which treatment they were receiving. Participants drank their assigned drink once a day for 30 days. DARK CHOCOLATE promotes calmness 61 NEWZEALANDFITNESS,June/July2013