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The highlight of our summer holidays was definitely our kayaking trip to Mutton Cove where we got to stay one night.

We started at Tata beach in Golden bay and set off across the Wainui Inlet.  Unfortunately the swell started to get up and it got a little scary!  But a short rest on the first beach was excellent.

Ben resting on the beach - waiting for the waves to calm down.

We got to see quite a bit of wildlife.  Out to sea opposite Whariwharangi beach we watched a seal thrashing an octopus about.

Hannah watching the seal thrashing an octopus

A little further on we spotted a little penguin.

The small dot in the water is a penguin!

Around separation point we saw a lot of seals

And the seals watched us!!

Andy and Ben heading into Mutton Cove

Even Hannahs Bear had to come!!

Dinner by the beach! Freshly caught Mussels!

Morning sunrise

Mutton Cove Beach

Andy had an awesome paddle in Cable Bay with some friends.  They were visited by a dolphin and later a penguin swam up to them to have a nosey!

Sea kayaking with dolphins

Andy and Ben had a father and son kayak trip with a camp overnight. They started the trip in Ruby Bay with Ed Rimmer and Oscar and paddled a short way to McKee Domain.

They set up the fishing lines in the hope to catch some fish on the way.

They had a great night which included a short trek through the bush , hunting for glow bugs.

We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon paddling with the kids to Rabbit Island for a picnic and a swim. Hannah and Ben then swam most of the way back!

a long awaited day with our friends the Decks was a day to remember. Great friends – great weather -great day out.