(Not) Wellington

Leaving South Island. It was a nice ride on the Interislander ferry through the sounds of the South Islands to Wellington.

On the Interislander ferry

We could also spot (but not photograph) two dolphins along the way.

Last cliffs of the South Island

Unfortunately, the capital of New Zealand is not very campervan friendly. It was not easy to find a legal parking place for a van requiring a clearance of 3.2m. In the end we gave up and left the city without having seen much of it. Maybe next time. We drove till Paraparamau Beach and comforted us with a good early dinner.

Nugget Point

Nugget Point is a beautiful, almost kitschy spot with a lighthouse and wild cliffs at the Roaring Bay.

Nugget Point

Oh, and seals and sea lions.

Sea lion

On the way back to the main road we had picnic on a nice beach.

Benefits of camping vacation

Our next neighbor was another seal. We also stopped quickly to take a picture of the famous New Zealand sheep.

New Zealand sheep