Cook Strait Ferry | Picton to Wellington, NZ

We took a ferry with our camper van from the South Island to the North Island of New Zealand! We departed from Picton and arrived in Wellington :)

***Vlog 106 of many***

Tunes by Joey Pecoraro: Blue in Green

[lizhutchinson]

It's interesting to see how different ferries work. In the Seattle area, both ends of the ferry are the front, so the ferries and cars don't have to turn around. You drive forward to get on, the boat crosses, then you drive forward to get off and the ferry is ready to go the other way back.

[PlanesTrainsEverything]

Not only are these vlogs entertaining, but they are also an inspiration to a new vlogger on the scene. This is how vlogs should be filmed. Great work (again) guys.

[qjb]

Wellington is my hometown! I love seeing in on other peoples vlogs from around the world. It is one of thee most beautiful cities in the world :-) loved the vlog guys!

[chrismapa]

You'll remember that strait crossing when the weather really get's going. When Mother Nature decides to make things interesting.

[kelliehuxford]

OMG that is so cool, you drove past my house!

[angie]

You guys are too adorable. I thought I wouldn't enjoy watching vlogs about my own country but you put a new spin on it for me 💖

[alicebeard]

Still binge watching. I’m obsessed with these vlogs!! Love y’all!!

[ChrisSellsRIHomes]

I'm late to the game but am enjoying going back to the beginning. Your eating habits have definitely improved 😊

[jenniferblakeney]

Hi! I was recently in NZ and went back to rewatch your NZ playlist. You should seriously think about going back to NZ and spend more time there. You barely scratched the highlights, especially on the South Island, and there are really some fantastic places to stay and experiences that you would love. I don't think you'd be disappointed!

[mmmyrne]

We RV'ed around New Zealand for two months 3, 5 years ago. Watching these vlogs brings me back to my favorite country in the whole wide world. So entertaining! You two seem so genuine, I love it :)

[thecgkoens]

New Zealand has been on my bucket list for years, and this video just made it even more so! As far as car ferries go...when my husband and I were traveling the world for work (living in places for 3-6 months at a time), our last port of call was Alaska. We drove our car up there from Tennessee, but when it was time to come home, we decided to take the car ferries from Alaska to the lower-48. The entire trip took us 10 days (with a two day stop in Juneau where we changed ferries). It was amazing, and quite the change from all of our flights to just get in our car once we arrived in Washington state and drive straight off the ferry and get right on the interstate!

[WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Its so crazy to me you've never been on a drive on ferry. In Seattle we use them all the time. I grew up doing this:) Guess you'll have to make a trip to Seattle:) -Ash

[listay]

This is where I live. Wellington is awesome!

[RaymondwLin]

106 vlogs watched in 5 days! So good!!!! Good luck in your upcoming journey to Nepal guys, will follow you the rest of the way.

[youradminbff]

First time commenting:
Sometimes when I’m watching your videos, I just start talking to you guys like I’m there.
😂 I found your channel not too long ago and it’s awesome. I am loving learning about all these places that I hope to travel one day. And how to get there inexpensively. I also just signed up for Kara’s video editing course. I’ll let you know how it goes.
This is a little late because it’s a different video, but that seal that was scratching himself and yawning. OMG cutest thing ever!
Oh, and I greatly appreciate your love for a good coffee and good ice cream! ☕️🍦🍨

[bobnease]

Oh, thanks for giving Sweet Baby G a tagline to use... "Do you need me to punch you in the face??" Too funny!

[kristiannsampson]

Cute that you found that 'rough'. That's the calmest I've ever seen the Cook Straight!
We crossed in 6m swells 😳 we were advised not to walk around the ship as it was hard to walk anyway and many people were sitting/laying on the ground.
They don't usually cross now when the swells exceed 6m for safety/insurance reasons!

[alloveforhannie]

"Do you need me to punch you in da face" LOL

[hw]

Being a newish subscriber I am loving going through all your old vlogs! It's great that that you got to see Kaikoura and Wellington before the earthquake that happened later on in 2016.

[christinel]

I found you guys while scrolling through Facebook videos. I've started from the beginning. It's so exciting to see New Zealand. When I worked at The Banff Springs hotel, I became very good friends with someone from Wellington NZ. Love your videos.