It was just last week that we were at Elaine Bay in Marlborough Sounds, down towards French Pass. After a rough couple of days the sun came out. Which made all the difference. And gradually the wind died down, which was another good difference. On our previous visit we’d stumbled upon the Archer Track, a delightful track from Elaine Bay around to Tennyson Inlet. That time we’d gone as far as Little Deep Bay hut and we decided the 3-hour walk there and back would be good for us again.
So we set out and walked there and back (Friday of last week). The views and vistas are still stunning and the track is a delight.
Elaine Bay when it wasn’t raining.
Wyn setting off on Archer Track
Wyn on the Archer Track – Pelorous Sound
Looking back into Elaine Bay Pelorous Sound from the Archer Track
Wyn on chairs provided by the locals – Archer Track
Pelorous Sound from Archer Track – Maud Island in middle distance
Tennyson Inlet and Tree Fern beside the Archer Track
Wyn on Archer Track
Little Deep Bay Hut on the Archer Track in Tennyson Inlet
Wyn on Archer Track
Pelorous Sound – from the Archer Track
Ross back at the start of Archer Track
Elaine Bay DoC Camp
Elaine Bay mailboxes
Gallery of photos – Back to the Marlborough Sounds December 2012
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