We flew on a very dreary pre-easter Thursday from Invercargill to Mason's bay in a little Cherokee. It was pretty cool, but at least it wasn't raining (yet).
We chose to walk on from Mason's over to Freshwater, experiencing some waist deep flowing flooding on the track, just like the DOC staff had warned.
Day two was a mud fest in grey rainy weather over to North Arm Hut, where we joined the masses on the Rakiura circuit. It was still rainy on Day three, but we made easy work of the boardwalk over to Port William Hut. Thankfully that afternoon it stopped raining, giving us a chance to explore the beach a little.
Our final day was generally sunny, with the occaisonal shower. The beaches back along the north coast leg of the Rakuria track were delightful and the evening's relaxation at Oban was just the ticket.
Not the best of weather overall and no Kiwi seen, so I guess we'll have to return one day in mid summer to mud-wrestle our way around the North West Circuit.
Mason's Bay International Terminal 
Exploring a Mason's Bay creek
Looking towards the Ernest Islands from Mason's Bay Beach
South Island Robin
An elevated bit of boardwalk between Mason's Bay and Freshwater Hut
About 3 hours of near constant wading through Kanuka corridors
Scones for desert at Freshwater Hut
Not far now to North Arm Hut.. I'm sick of mud...
Arriving on the Rakiura Great Walk boardwalk 
Great views today...
Sunset at Port William
Sunshine and beautiful beaches at Port William
Off for a spot of fishing
All done :)
Sunrise at Halfmoon Bay, waiting for the ferry to the mainland
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