We decided to take the water taxi across the sound for another wonderful walk. The head of the Queen Charlotte II Track was located about 500 meters off the main road. The track started with a fairly steep climb to the the highest point on the track where we enjoyed gorgeous 360 degree views of the Kenepuru Sound. We continued walking 3 1/2 hours, meeting fellow trampers and mountain bikers along the way. There were at least two more good climbs involved, then it was down hill for the remainder, all the time winding through scenic reserves, private land and DOC maintained park lands. We ended at the backpacker store for a sandwich and a cold drink, bumping into our water taxi driver - what timing! He was there picking up another couple who were just checking into Raetihi. In no time we were freshly showered, feet perched into the air on soft pillows, settling back into our book - marked just where we left it.
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