Cartographer Coffee Merchants (Nelson)

Cartographer Coffee Merchants is a thoughtfully put together coffee cart at Tāhunanui Beach that combines the perfect mixture of excellent coffee, a sensible approach to pricing (coffees start at $4, no surcharge for Paywave or alternative milks), friendly chat from the owner, and a water bowl for visiting dogs. It all makes for a relaxing vibe for your favourite coffee kickstart. The business' branding is lovely with a genuine story behind the choice of name. Compostable cups and a place to put them and ceramic cups if you're sitting down for a few minutes. Delightful! It's such a pleasure to see such a well put together business in action. Let's hope with the right 2IC the business can extend to opening for 7 days soon.

Awaiting the start of the next leg of kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park (Wilsons Abel Tasman)

Forest bathing at Maruia River Retreat

Maruia River Retreat (just south of Murchison)