Rode bike down Takaka Hill (6 miles) and on across valley up to Takaka (stopped for beers at pub, played pool) - then on the rest of the way to the other end of the Abel Tasman Track. Left bike and panniers at Tui Community commune, loaded packs, and headed in to the track. Tramped about 1 1/2 hours to the first hut - spent night there; met some fellows from Boston, RI, and a couple from Germany/Denmark; others - enjoyable group atmosphere.
