Able Tasman walk and arrive at Shambhala near Takata

Drive from Nelson and despite the forecast the weather looks good and stays in upper 20s for the rest of the day.
Leave the car at the start near the Park cafe, our stop on the way back for a berry smoothy
4 hour of walking via Coquille bay to Apple Tree Bay for a paddle and lunch. The path was beautiful through bush beside the sea. Views all the way!
Drive on to Shambhala our alternative backpackers place for the next 2 days. Over the top of Takata hill and down a few kms before a rough track takes us by the beach in this slightly odd community.  We are in a lodge up the path. Eco toilets and showers , kitchen and community lounge .
Hope the bed is OK.
We walked down the private path to the beach where we hope to have a dip in the morning!

Pictures of Shambala tomorrow as wi if is only for 2 hours tonight