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

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

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.