New Zealand Cruise Highlights: Milford Sound to Bay of Islands | Transpacific Update #3

March 6th – March 18th: From Sydney Harbor to the Bay of Islands! We are officially three weeks into our trip Down Under. We finally boarded our Transpacific journey on the Holland America Zaandam! In this update, I’m taking you along for our 12-day intensive exploration of New Zealand. We started with an epic overnight in Sydney before sailing through the breathtaking fjords of Milford Sound. From the wildlife in Port Chalmers to the movie magic of Weta Workshop in Wellington, and the bubbling mud pots of Tauranga, New Zealand has been full of surprises. Plus, we found our new favorite restaurant in Auckland! In this video: 🚢 Sailing out of Sydney Harbor & Luna Park 🏔️ Scenic cruising through Milford & Doubtful Sounds 🐧 Sea lions and yellow-eyed penguin conservation ⚔️ Lord of the Rings movie magic at Weta Workshop 🌋 Geothermal wonders: Geysers and mud pots in Tauranga 🍷 Wine tasting on Waiheke Island 🪨 Navigating the "Hole in the Rock" at Bay of Islands Next Stop: The South Pacific, Tonga, and French Polynesia!