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New Zealand Cruise Highlights: Milford Sound to Bay of Islands | Transpacific Update #3

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What This Creator Said
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South_pacific · Spring · 12 nightsFrom Sydney

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We had incredible weather. We were so lucky to get go through Milford Sound.

It was not our favorite tour, but we made the most of it with a trip to the distillery.

It was absolutely incredible. You know, very similar to what you would see in Yellowstone.

We just felt really lucky to be there.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit the penguin reserve in Port Chalmers to see sea lions and support yellow-eyed penguins.
Take a bus tour to Geraldine and visit a distillery if your main tour isn't enjoyable.
Explore the Weta Workshop in Wellington for movie magic and related museums.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of a New Zealand cruise from Milford Sound to Bay of Islands?
QWhat can you expect during a three-week trip Down Under on the Holland America Zaandam?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Auckland4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Waiheke Island wine tour
Port Chalmers3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Penguin reserve visit
Sydney4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

March 6th – March 18th: From Sydney Harbor to the Bay of Islands! We are officially three weeks into our trip Down Under. We finally boarded our Transpacific journey on the Holland America Zaandam! In this update, I’m taking you along for our 12-day intensive exploration of New Zealand. We started with an epic overnight in Sydney before sailing through the breathtaking fjords of Milford Sound. From the wildlife in Port Chalmers to the movie magic of Weta Workshop in Wellington, and the bubbling mud pots of Tauranga, New Zealand has been full of surprises. Plus, we found our new favorite restaurant in Auckland! In this video: 🚢 Sailing out of Sydney Harbor & Luna Park 🏔️ Scenic cruising through Milford & Doubtful Sounds 🐧 Sea lions and yellow-eyed penguin conservation ⚔️ Lord of the Rings movie magic at Weta Workshop 🌋 Geothermal wonders: Geysers and mud pots in Tauranga 🍷 Wine tasting on Waiheke Island 🪨 Navigating the "Hole in the Rock" at Bay of Islands Next Stop: The South Pacific, Tonga, and French Polynesia!