We had the ferry crossing back to the North Island booked for June 12, so one more tour on the big and beautifull South Island. There's not much left we haven't seen, but French Pass was a must-see. It's a different side of the Marlborough sounds, a little harder to get to, a little more out of the way. But the long drive sports incredible views.
French pass is a treacherous narrow channel where the tide rushes through with speed. It also happened to be some of the best fishing I found on the South Island.
In the evening the wind whipped-up at French pass, and had our van rocking back and forth.
We spent the next night at Elaine Bay, a nice campsite nearby, and a little more sheltered.
This place was deserted as it was off-season, but we had a nice sunny day and walked the Archer track from here- which showcases the Sounds' glorious scenery.
We didn't see another person on the track, it really was the quiet season!
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