Ever since Frodo Baggins and Gandalf introduced us to Middle Earth, New ZealandÂ’s vast open spaces - filled with stunning rugged landscapes, gorgeous beaches and spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity - have captured the worldÂ’s imagination.

Take a sea kayak tour in the Abel Tasman National Park, an exquisite area of coastline between Marahau and Takaka, and explore the bays, beaches and headlands of the park.  Campsites occur regularly along the way, so you can pull into shore and pitch a tent at the end of each day.