New Zealand

After 17 months we leave Aotearoa New Zealand with pain on our hearts. But not without saying farewell to old and new friends.

We fight strong currents and winds to explore Stewart Island and wild Fiordland before completing our circumnavigation of New Zealand.

After almost a year, we’re sailing again. Via the Bay of Islands, we round the North Island and sail south in the wake of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.

After exploring the fate of kauri trees and learning about enviroschools, our freedom is limited when Delta arrives. How long will the lockdown last?

We evaluate our options and decide to stay longer in New Zealand. Being stranded here turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

Bringing Luci back in shape takes more time and effort than we expected, but the result is well worth it.

The final leg of our road trip is chock-a-block with inspiring people, sustainable initiatives, natural beauty, and meeting new and old friends.

Our road trip in New Zealand continues on the South Island with more sustainable initiatives and stunning natural beauty.

Our road trip in New Zealand goes into full gear on the North Island: natural beauty, sustainable initiatives, wrapped in Kiwi hospitality.

We’re halfway on our journey and reflect on our progress. We’re hopeful but there’s a lot to do. It’s all hands on deck to achieve sustainable change.

We undergo New Zealand’s quarantine procedures, start exploring this amazing country, and realize how privileged we are to have arrived just in time.

Our trip to New Zealand is 2,500 miles non-stop, our longest leg so far. Will we be able to stay clear of depressions and hurricanes?