🇳🇿 New Zealand Travel Diary: April 23rd

Today’s mission: Drive onto a ferry at Wellington Harbour, sail across the Cook Strait to Picton (South Island), stock up on supplies, and head back to camp. ⛴️ Bluebridge Ferry Experience Booked: 1:30 PM sailing (final check-in at 12:30 PM). Reality: High winds delayed departure to 3:00 PM—always pad your schedule! The Ride: 4-hour rollercoaster 🌊 with 3-4m swells—waves crashed onto Deck 5! Tip: Seat near midship for less motion. 🚗 Crucial Tips ✔️ Handbrake ON in vehicle hold (yes, really!). ✔️ Pack essentials: Food, water, meds—once parked, you’re stuck upstairs! ✔️ Cost alert: Ship cafés charge $4.50 for water—bring your own. 🌿 Picton Pitstop Post-ferry: Quick grocery run, then collapsed at camp. Worth it for Marlborough Sounds views! #NZFerry #WellingtonToPicton #TravelHacks #Bluebridge