In New Zealand, if you want to get from the South Island to the North Island, you have to use the ferry. You leave one of the most beautiful cities I know, but you arrive in the Marlbourogh Sounds. And that is also one of the most beautiful natural areas I know. Here are photos from the crossing.
First the harbour while leaving Wellington.
We had to wait in the line with our van.
And here is the video when we arrived.