Is this the world's most scenic ferry journey? | The Interislander

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Please note that in early 2023, the Kaitaki ferry was taken out of service because of a number of faults, reducing the number of sailings and limiting capacity. Check the Interislander service alerts page for updates if you're planning to travel: www.interislander.co.nz/plan/service-alerts/

[@Erika-el1kp]

Hi Adam, What a surprise to see you at the tram stop today. You inspired us to come and visit Adelaide before travelling through to Alice Springs . I enjoy watching your videos, Regards Erika from sunny Perth 😎

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@Erika-el1kp Hi Erika. That’s brilliant to hear. Hope you enjoy Adelaide and your trip to Alice Springs!

[@Erika-el1kp]

@FromtheWindowSeat Hi Adam, we are having a wonderful time and love the ease of travelling on the trams 🚊 😀 Erika from sunny Perth 😎

[@davorlekenik9563]

@@FromtheWindowSeat how much cost in €€ (euro)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@davorlekenik9563 Fares start at 60NZD which currently equals about 34 Euro.

[@eastmarvista3267]

If there was an American Academy Awards for a documentary, you would win a double Oscar. Loved your pop-up information graphics.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wow. That’s a big compliment. Thank you!

[@aussiejohn5835]

I definitely agree 100%

[@CoolnChillNature]

Yes, 💯

[@mb3558]

A logie would be more fitting

[@tonystroud6652]

Back in 1983 I spent a few months in NZ mainly staying in Auckland. I bought a 1964 Vauxhall Viva for $150 and set off on a leisurely road trip. The Wellington - Picton trip was truly beautiful and I made it all the way to Queenstown. Before the return crossing the ferry company advised us that the weather forecast was bad. Too right ! We had to seek shelter in the Sound for 18 hours. On arrival in Wellington after over 24 hours on board, I went down to the car deck and found that the car next to me had not been chained down properly and shifted putting a couple of small dents in mine. The ferry company paid me $200 for the damage. Happy days.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Sheesh! That is quite an experience! Not sure how I’d have coped. Thank for sharing.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

As an ex Wellingtonian I loved this video. Now living in Adelaide this brings back so many memories as I used to travel this route regularly to the lovey city of Nelson 😁 Thank you Adam for also covering the Wahine disaster. As a child I was on that ferry only a few months before the disaster and still gives me the chills to think that could have been me. On a fair weather day it is easy to feel a sense of security. However a ferry on this route in the 1990's was hit by a rouge wave and listed to over 70 degrees! It is officially recognised that Cook Strait is one of the most dangerous ferry crossings in the world. As recently as 28/01/2023 the ferry Kaitaki lost all power off the south coast of Wellington and thankfully didn't end in disaster. For those travelling on the modern ferries, as the Cook Strait ferry route is officially a highway you will have full cellphone connection the entire route

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much for the feedback and for sharing your experiences. I can only imagine what it’s like in rough weather. While researching for this video I came across some videos of ferry crossings in rough weather … and it looked terrifying. Yes, they’ve had a few engineering issues of late with some of their ferries.

[@ianfox6106]

I am an ex Wellingtonian living in Adelaide too - I have driven over to Tailem Bend and then driven down the River Murray just so I could text my parents and say I had just taken the ferry to Wellington 😂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@ianfox6106 haha! 🤣

[@anabb8766]

Awesome details 👍

[@ChrisH-1952]

I always enjoy your railway videos, but this is by far the very best ferry travelogue I have seen. The graphics and music enhance the excellent commentary and helped me understand the geography of the crossing, The photography absolutely captures a wonderful land and seascape I shall almost certainly never be able to see for myself. Thank you for the work that went into the production of this. 🙂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

So good to hear - thank you! 🙏

[@delmabond9800]

Thank you Adam, throughly enjoy every moment of this amazing journey. New Zealand is beautiful and will always be a favourite destination of us Aussies.👌🏻🥰

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, New Zealand is a stunning place. 😍

[@adamw1944]

Excellent and well edited documentary video. I enjoy your videos very much. Also, technically they are excellent, very sharp and well stabilized. Bravo.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That's very kind of you to say - thank you!

[@aussiejohn5835]

Hi Adam, this is another amazing presentation by you and the quality is truly breathtaking. I sailed into and out of Picton while on a cruise on the Ovation of the Seas, and the experience was amazing. The beauty of New Zealand is something everyone should try to experience and is equal to Alaska when cruising. I can't wait for your next presentation, so please don't keep us waiting for too long.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi John. Wonderful to hear that - thank you! Yes, New Zealand is stunning. I’ve not been to Alaska … but hopefully one day. Because making these videos is a hobby I have to fit around a full time job, it always takes me a while. But will get onto the next one as quickly as I can. Cheers!

[@jezzter4293]

Hi, I took that ferry back in 2004. Scenery amazing & we were treated to a junior NZ rugby team performing the Haka just brilliant. Wonderful country. Your great video brings back treasured memories, thank you

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi. That sounds incredible. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers.

[@jezzter4293]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Thanks, enjoy your travels. I am looking forward to the south island coastal train trip as that will also bring back wonderful memories. Stay safe

[@xr6lad]

This is up early (appears in KZbin at 6:40am). Will watch before work.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hope you like it!

[@Steve-rm6gx]

I was a 7 year old boy at the time the Wahine went down, I was staying in a catholic orphanage called “Star of the Sea” which was in Seatoun up on the hill, I remember this event so well, the next day the Nuns took us children down to the sea shore to view the ship lying on its side, I felt like I could reach out and touch it. A tragic event, my thoughts to those that lost there lives. Well done on this content, most enjoyable.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh wow. I can only begin to imagine. Thank you for sharing. Such a sad event.

[@deborahcrawford9079]

Wow

[@imanmahyup7173]

Beautiful and well informed KZbin video I came 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@jedison7]

Your videos make me miss my country so much. Time for a visit home. Thank you!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Happy to hear that. Hope you get home soon. Cheers!

[@deepwoodguy2]

USA here, i follow a few NZ youtubers, sheep farmers, veggy grower, and you... first time watching a ferry crossing the sound... beautiful area.. thanks, looking forward to your trip up the coast.. 👍👍

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@sciangear4782]

Um, you know Adam's Australian, right? Great to have him here from across the Ditch, promoting our beautiful Aotearoa 🇳🇿❤🇦🇺

[@deepwoodguy2]

@@sciangear4782 Yup 👍👍

[@Pete-z6e]

A great trip,…with the added excitement of wondering if the ship will make it….I do it regularly and I’m NOT kidding, it’s a joke.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks! Yes, I’ve heard the service has been a bit precarious lately.

[@boweandrew3]

A great show about New Zealand Railways is called Destinations 24 hours in the life of New Zealand Railways made in 1980 by the New Zealand National Film Unit

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Sounds good. Thanks!

[@awuma]

I travelled on the "Wahine" several times, she was my favourite ship, less than two years old when she sank in 1968, in a hurricane. Sixteen years earler, at the age of four I crossed the Tasman on board the M/V Wanganella, which in early 1947 had also gone aground on Barrett's Reef, but without sinking. I did the trip to Picton once or twice on the M/V Aramoana, the first of the rail-road ferries. It's a pity that the overnight ferries between Wellington and Lyttleton are long gone, almost fifty years now, since the Marlborough Sounds route, while beautiful, is quite dangerous and the wakes of the ferries cause damage to the shore, precluding the use of fast ferries such as the 36-knot Austal trimarans on which I have had pleasant trips (e.g. HSC Benchijigua Express, upon which the US Navy's littoral combat Independence-class ships are based). Given the very expensive conundrums now facing the interisland service, I really do think that the Lyttleton option should be re-investigated (the Wahine, Maori and Rangatira were operated by the Union Steamship Company, not NZR). Surely it would be a "greener" option, delivering people, vehicles and trains to the more conveniently located Christchurch in the middle of the South Island. Smaller ships to Picton would serve Nelson and Blenheim, not requiring the expensive new facilities needed in Picton by large new ferries. The new National-led government has cancelled replacements for this and the other Interisland ferries, together with port redevelopment in Wellington and Picton.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks for sharing all that information and your experiences. Very interesting!

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I have crossed the strait in both directions on both ferries. My Wellington to Picton trip had 4 to 5 meter seas and high barf bag usage. The return trip was stunning. I would say the Interislander is a better experience than the Blue Bridge. The Seabreeze cafe in Picton has the best NZ smoked salmon eggs Benedict I have ever tasted.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh wow … crossing in high seas would have been quite the experience. Good to know re Bluebridge. Smoked salmon eggs Benedict sounds delicious … will have to try next time I visit. 😋

[@taikarena3258]

Always miss home. Picton Marlborough.. .

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Beautiful! 😍

[@abhishekmukherjee3457]

Lovely video. It was like taking a teal life cruise across the strait. In my next visit I would like to take the rental car on to the ferry and drive on from the landing point.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Yes, taking a car on the ferry would be handy.

[@BTCxyz369]

The world's most unreliable ferry services 😂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’ve heard that the service has deteriorated. Disappointing.

[@barryowen1089]

Took this ferry both ways last October. Amazing scenery throughout. From uk.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear. ☺️

[@dianaholvik2554]

Another really nice video. Thanks. I was born in NZ in 1950s. Left NZ for Canada in mid 1960s. We took the ferry between North Island and South Island many times in the about 12 years I lived in Kiwi land (one set of grandparents lived in Christchurch). In those days the ferry from Wellington to Lyttleton (Christchurch) and back was basically a way to get from A to B. It wasn't fancy. And it sailed overnight. We kids loved it. But around 1964 ish, we sailed across the strait in one of the worst storms they'd had. (That was before the Wahine disaster). We all got violently seasick, very unusual for us as we had good sea legs. Half the staff were also seasick. We sailed on either the Rangitira (#1) or the Hinemoa. Apparently I went to Picton with Mom and Dad when I was about 3 years old, but I don't remember it. It's interesting to see how much things have changed over the years. Thanks for sharing your videos. I highly doubt I (and my husband) will ever get to NZ again, so I enjoy these opportunities to armchair travel.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh wow - that sounds like a treacherous and awful crossing. I’ve seen more recent videos of Interislander ferries in bad seas and am very grateful to have had fine weather on my crossing. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@ivydickson7596]

Thank you, brings back wonderful memories. Have been both ways several times.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wonderful to hear. Thank you!

[@geraintroberts565]

Think I was on the last ferry back to the North Island in 2020 during Covid!, ended up in New Plymouth. Returning in October, so will do it again (hopefully no Covid this time!). I also travelled to Picton on the Kaiarahi! Thanks for the memories!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh nice, something to look forward to!

[@FlyerE901]

Very informative video. Wish I had a chance to ride the ferry when I was visiting Wellington in 2017.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@CoolnChillNature]

Wow, you captured such a nice video. I loved the texts, graphic you inserted in video 📸. Excellent, keep travelling, keep making excellent video 📸📸📸📸

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

So good to hear - thank you! 🙏

[@jimvercoe8165]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I wish you could have travelled on The Arahura before she retired from service. My Favourite Ship.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Sounds like that would have been a great experience.

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Your In flight commentary is so informative, scenery is superb, only matched by your choice of checked shirts. I remember Wahine Day, so well. April 11 1968.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! I have a whole wardrobe of checked shirts. Haha!

[@christinemariadebski4198]

Excellent informative video thank you

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much!

[@diegohurwitz]

Awesome video Adam, as usual! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. Have been on the ferries many many years ago and the scenery is rather spectacular indeed. Looking forward to your next video :)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@deborahcrawford9079]

Thank you! A mini vacation and fodder for travel dreams

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad it helped. ☺️

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Thank you so much for your amazing and well done videos. Cheers🍻✌️👍

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you like them. Thank you! 🙏

[@muzikhed]

Excellent video with lots of detail and anecdotes. Good song too.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Really appreciate that - thank you!

[@KiwiRailSpotter]

Worth the wait, Great Video! Can't wait for the Coastal Pacific.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Need to get onto editing that soon.

[@mdmustafa2691]

Wow what a beautiful site i have ever seen in my life....

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, it’s beautiful. 😍

[@jayeshminde8710]

You are an incredible bloke..

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! ☺️

[@daniellaugesen8355]

I love that Adam has the Aratere on the video thumbnail, in my personal opinion, she is the most beautiful of the three. 🎉

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Cheers - yes, she is a beauty!

[@lcthen1690]

Thank you. You are such great embassador for NZ. I will make a trip with my family one day.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Happy to hear that! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

[@tonyjenkins8047]

Great video Adam as always very informative and interesting. Loved the change of pace water instead of rails. As always thanks for your time and effort 👌

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words. 🙏

[@radiaruk]

Very cool documentary 🎉

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@enischial965]

Another fantastic video. Just giving it a rewatch. I always look forward to your videos. They are so well done and you put a great deal of effort into your research. I know it's not always easy for you to get out and make these, living and working in Adelaide, but your work is greatly appreciated.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much. Wonderful to hear the time that goes into them, pays off. 🙏

[@mukbangsareawesome6335]

This makes me want to travel to New Zealand one day. I don't know if I will ever get there but I feel like I have taken the ferry. Thanks for chronicling it. 😁

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, it’s a beautiful place and definitely worth the trip. Cheers!

[@emmo_93]

Great review I love how informative your videos are :)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear that. Thank you!

[@OrnumCR]

Did this run on the Kaitaki back in 2013…with a Kea camper. Was excellent.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh cool. Cheers!

[@barryscarlett462]

You can walk on to this too. If u don't have a car or van. Great for backpackers. Awesome views. There are 2 brands. Of boats. Bluebridge is great

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, I walked on. Might try Bluebridge next time. 🤔

[@WalkingEng]

Really nice video work. I’m headed to NewZealand next year and the ferry just got added to my ‘must do’ list thanks to your video. Much appreciated.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wonderful to hear. Enjoy!

[@nukasnook1561]

Wahine ... my Dad was one of many who went to the Harbour to help survivors. It was very sad. I was only a wee girl at the time.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I can only imagine. So sad.

[@nukasnook1561]

@@FromtheWindowSeat ❤️

[@mikebudd2235]

Well Done Adam...absolutely amazing video it would defiantly have to be the best one that my wife and have seen for a long time..cheers.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you! 🙏

[@amtrakharry]

Bravo that was a packed video with everything you could possibly want to know !!! Bravo !! Did you ever nail this one...👏👏👏 You are one the best 'You Tubers' around ...:):):)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much Harry. Wonderful to get that feedback. ☺️

[@ivancaughey5084]

This was great to watch thank you so much for such a great video

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@geeemm8028]

Hi from California! Adam, thank you for the book early advice. I didn't get the dates I wanted, and had to swap out the train for the bus down to Christchurch. I can't believe my preferred dates/times in October, seven months out, are already sold out! I'm about to book the Tranzalpine too if I can.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad the advice was helpful. I guess the other challenge with the Coastal Pacific is that only runs four days a week for part of the year, so that is a limiting factor too. Yes, definitely worth taking the TranzAlpine!

[@debramage739]

Another really good trip is the mail run around all the bays.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That sounds amazing!

[@vlfreak]

youve certainly twisted my arm, adam.. another trip to add to the list! 👌

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m glad to hear that. Enjoy! ⛴️

[@BeanieBoyMoto]

Another Brilliant Production Adam ... You wouldn't believe this. I was watching one of your vlogs last night & I was going to suggest to you to do a vlog on a Ship ... & I wake up this morning to find you've uploaded one on a Ferry. Maybe one day you can do one on a Cruise Liner ... I've done several on Princess Cruise Lines I'm sure you'd love it! Cheers mate 👍😎🤙 Beanie (Brisbane)

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Beanie. Great to hear. I’ve never been on a cruise … but maybe one day. 🤔

[@BeanieBoyMoto]

@@FromtheWindowSeat I'm going on a Silverseas Expedition Ship to the Antarctic in December ... I love your channel mate keep up the good work 👍

[@listay1]

We travelled on Bluebridge recently and you can do so with a vehicle or as a foot passenger too!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to know. Cheers!

[@subaru721]

Awesome video mate.....I sailed on that ferry in 2019 from Picton to Wellington which was my first time ever and loved it.....although as we got further into the straight, it got rougher but I'd do it all again.....

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! I was lucky to have a really smooth sailing. 😃

[@JaneNewAuthor]

Thanks to this I just found out that Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania is a fjord! Thank you for an excellent video, must come back to NZ sometime soon.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Well there you go. I didn’t know that either. 😀

[@chandrashekharsahu7972]

Very nice pics of seen in NZL by you, Thanks

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@richardclark2414]

Really enjoyed this, Cheers!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@jimcrawford5039]

It certainly is! Cheers from Oz!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks!

[@johnfraser6196]

WOW a ferry working,save this video to prove they ran

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha! Yes, this was filmed in October 2022 but I’ve read there have been a lot of problems lately. 😞

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great video, as a regular user of the cook strait sailing, you are right on the money, thanks for sharing

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@DavidNewmanDr]

It was weird seeing an Australian holding a knife in his left hand and a fork it the right. When I was in Melbourne, everyone held their cutlery like we do in Europe - fork in the left hand to hold the food down while cutting with the right.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ah, yes - I somehow picked up this habit in childhood and it stuck. 🤔

[@ctaigawhanau]

I feel like if you pick things up with your right, wouldnt you have the fork in the right hand too? 😅

[@DavidNewmanDr]

@@ctaigawhanau It comes down to whether you use that hand for cutting or picking things up. Cutting tough meat is hard.

[@paulwratt]

just a shame you didn't get any footage of the western view if the Queen Charlotte Sound, at the point you enter the sounds, to the right that bush to the north is over 150 years old, Resolution bay where they (Captain Cook) refitted the HMS Resolution 150 years ago is around the corner to the right, you can get a ferry out to the beginning (end) of the Queen Charlotte Track, and the famous (in yachting circles) Endeavour Inlet immediately before that, with sleeping quarters, pub and hotel are, also named afterwhere the Endeavour was refitted 150 years ago. Note that 150 years ago, the Maori communities were located across the sounds at the point where the ferry enters the sounds at the current day

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh right. Thanks for sharing all that detail. Good to know!

[@debramage739]

Thanks Adam, lovely but have done some rough trips.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, I’ve heard it can be rough. That would be a very different experience.

[@iankendrick5282]

I found this so good thanks I have done it before really good content

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much!

[@jordancave6987]

Awesome video mate!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@boweandrew3]

Your videos are Amazing Adam

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! 🙏

[@porirvian8457]

Great video! I used to work on all three ferries from 2016 until 2022. Btw, the unclear word during the safety announcement was "notices"

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Ah yes, notices - of course. Thanks!

[@andrewhighriser9531]

That was good, as always. We took the ferry trip with a campervan in 1983 and I have no memory of it really, aside from trolley buses in Wellington. I'll just remark, the music is quite loud compared to the volume of you speaking, so I am up and down with the remote sound button, as my partner naps in the afternoon when I usually watch your vids on the lounge room tv. We have caught the historic train from Dunedin to the Taieri Gorge and that was a great train experience.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! You should be able to reduce the dynamic range on your tv which would prevent the music (in anything you watch) becoming so loud and waking your partner. 😉 I’d love to try the train from Dunedin one day.

[@kerryjames7150]

Bloody magic

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Cheers!

[@pagadianpagadiancps8575]

watching the review from Facebook

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

cool!

[@kiwitrailblazer]

The ferry next to you is the one l went on😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh cool. ☺️

[@kapilachandrabharathi7134]

Very informative Well presented Going there in October Gathering all info possible Thank you very much

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wonderful to hear - thank you! I believe they’ve had a ferry out is service for repairs lately but hopefully it’s back to normal by the time you go.

[@kapilachandrabharathi7134]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Appreciate Will find out Tkc

[@lobomorunga1]

most of the passengers are watching the wonderful scenery on their cell phones.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

True. Way of the world, I guess. I was guilty of this too … in capturing content for this video. 📱

[@kiwitrailblazer]

I have been to Picton and they are upgrading the ferry terminals in Picton for the bigger ferry’s in 2025 and blue bridge has a new ferry two l have been on the one that carry’s the train 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, will be exciting to check it out when complete. 🤔

[@johnmullin1188]

That looks a lovely steak pie m8 cheaper than the train how much was the train journey down thanks for the video John uk 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, it was yummy. The Northern Explorer was about $220 NZD. Cheers! 😊

[@andrewcourt5156]

The 2024 update.. the plan for 2 new ferries, for which construction was about to start, has been cancelled because of massive cost overruns.. Kiwi Rail, the owner / operators of The Interlslander ferry service, is essentially a government department so as such suffered all the problems of government business ownership! Between bad weather, mechanical problems, staffing problems etc, the interlslander service suffers quite poor % availability rate…

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, I heard about this on the news. Seems a pretty dire situation.

[@poweringonatgmail]

Thanks again. So well done. We need to take a trip to NZ again now.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! You definitely should. ☺️

[@RetroJack]

16:07 I wonder how many cellphones line the bottom of the Marlborough Sounds? 😅😅

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha! A few, I imagine. 😂

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

Did anyone else spot the TV in the forward viewing lounge? Who takes one of the most beautiful ferry trips on the planet only to watch TV?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Fair call. Although I guess the weather isn't always so accommodating. :)

[@phildiver2225]

The ferry trip is great but at the moment the Wellington/Picton ferry services are so unreliable I would not recommend them to anyone. They could seriously mess up your travel plans. Suggest you read the NZ news about ferry breakdowns and cancellations.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you for the feedback. I recorded this video in October 2022 and it is based on my experience at the time (which was good). But yes, I have heard the ferries are currently unreliable. Have pinned a comment to acknowledge this. Cheers.

[@godfree4]

EXCELLENT I DON'T SAY THAT OFTEN.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! 🙏

[@robmccaw9956]

Those dead, grey or brown trees in the Sounds are the work of the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust who has spent millions of dollars and thousands of hours killing the wilding pines (mostly Radiata) that have spread from those pine plantations that you saw into the native bush where they eventually take over completely. Sadly forestry should never have been allowed in this beautiful area.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing! It’s incredible the damage introduced species can do (such as the possums in NZ).

[@jamestaylor6041]

great video mate ! beautifully shot and great commentary and good practical information for non kiwi's , thank you for the complement on the beef pie , you're right , we make bloody good pies in New Zealand , if you're visiting NZ they are a must try ! and the best thing is you buy a pie anywhere you go .

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Great to hear. We have decent pies in Australia but I was really impressed by those in NZ … so that’s saying something. 😋

[@jamestaylor6041]

@@FromtheWindowSeat yeah I have to admit the aussie pie is a pretty bloody good too , and you're welcome about your video as it really was a good video 👍

[@colintraveller]

Picton named after General Picton who was killed at Waterloo 1815 ?? . Wahine was built on the Clyde here in Scotland and was just newly delivered ....

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ah yes - that’s right re Picton. Didn’t know the Wahine was built in Scotland. Thanks for sharing!

[@colintraveller]

@@FromtheWindowSeat No worries

[@keniterikaskelton6232]

My two sisters work on the kaiarahi

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh cool 👌

[@geoffreyhansen8543]

Have you done a video on the Spirit of Tasmania also?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

No, not yet. I was hoping to make one when the new ferries enter service … but they keep getting delayed.

[@marxvint.g.7744]

Why dont they built a bridge across the two islands, just curious.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Because of the geology and the fact NZ is on a fault, I believe it would be prohibitively expensive. There’s an article about it here: i.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/101061154/is-it-time-for-a-cook-strait-bridge-or-tunnel

[@iamnotmental]

there's not enough population in New Zealand to spend multiple billions of dollars on a bridge. and yeah as the uploader said it has a risk of being on a fault line which means earthquakes, plus the fact the seas can be really rough so good luck with construction.

[@nenengjubasan7472]

soon in surigao

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh? 🤔

[@juliaforsyth8332]

The Wahine went out in good weather but Tropical Cyclone went off her expected path and hit Wellington just when she was doing the turn into the harbour. Lived in Evans Bay then and my future husband was at Seatoun with his Dad helping out. Wellington Harbour entrance wild waves also sank the Police launch Queen Elisabeth 2 in 1986 during an exercise. Two Police Officers died.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Good to know. Thank you for sharing. So sad. 😔

[@deborahcrawford9079]

Wow

[@simonf8902]

Check the Wahine disaster first.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It’s an incredibly sad but fascinating lesson.

[@TheMelbourneTrainspotter]

how long does it take for you to edit a travel video?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It varies a lot (depending on how long the actual trip was / how much footage I have / how much extra detail I add - such as sourcing historic footage etc). This is also a hobby … so has to fit around a full time job. On average it takes me 3-4 weeks per video. In terms of hours, I’d be guessing … but I’d say close to 25 - 38 hours (so equivalent to up to a full week’s work). 🤔

[@snaren5]

What is the duration of travel

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

3h30mins

[@NZL50505]

It’s not the world’s most scenic ferry service but one of the most dangerous and scary. Google recent incidents if you want confirmation. Avoid and fly instead.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I have heard the service has deteriorated of late.

[@AndreiTupolev]

😂

[@tanpengjoo7205]

Any part of New Zealand they are simply beautiful n scenic . western countries are always the best to visit n stay for vacation. Not like the big country china keep building ugly concrete buildings everywhere in the end all becomes ghost town n waste of resources

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, so scenic. 😍

[@Dlweta57]

Better take your sleeping bag and your water wings ... As per the latest grounding of one of the fleet will leave you spending the night on board ...stranded and run aground ...some where in the sounds....

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Jeez … yes, I heard about that. Not good! And the new ferries cancelled … so these older ones will be around even longer.

[@amyfarrell8141]

I'm early for once. Literally.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha! You are.

[@JOYCEFOX-rh4ln]

Is this ferry handicapped accessible?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I believe so. You can find out more here: www.interislander.co.nz/plan/accessibility