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New Zealand FERRY CRUISE! - Taking our Camper Van from North to South Island 😍

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👁️ 77K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 11:42

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their transition from the North Island to the South Island of New Zealand via a Blue Bridge ferry. After fueling their campervan and navigating the ferry boarding process, they review their reserved stateroom, which includes bunk beds and a private bathroom. The journey from Wellington to Picton lasts approximately three and a half hours, during which the travelers utilize the onboard Wi-Fi and enjoy a meal consisting of coffee and lamb salad. They highlight the scenic views of the Bay of Many Coves throughout the crossing. Upon arriving in the South Island, they continue their road trip, noting the changing landscapes from forests to vineyards and eventually desert-like terrain. The trip includes a stop to observe sea lions and concludes with the travelers managing their gray water tanks at a campsite. They express excitement for the next phase of their journey, which involves transitioning from a campervan to a car to explore more of the South Island.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacificFrom Wellington

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have reserved staterooms they've staterooms on board this ferry it's raised enough hours so we have bunk beds but more importantly we have a shower

this is bigger than what I was expecting for a pretty significant I'm impressed

we got our coffee it's actually surprisingly delicious I did not have high expectations but it's very good

the views out here are absolutely amazing we're riding through the bay of many coves

Creator's Tips & Advice

Reserve a stateroom for a shower and comfortable space on the ferry.
Plan for the ferry ride to take about three and a half hours.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the ferry on timeLeave early and account for traffic, as they were eating in the car to save time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to take a camper van on a ferry from North to South Island in New Zealand?
QWhat amenities are available on the Blue Bridge ferry?
QHow is the scenery during the ferry ride?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Picton4½ Happy Bacon
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