Cook Strait

Cook Strait is the passage between the North and South Island. It takes a ridiculously expensive three hour ferry ride to cross the Strait and apparently the waters are quite dangerous too because several boats haven't made it to the other side in the course of history. Luckily, I only heard about this last fact after our trip. For us, these three hours were more than enjoyable, with absolutely gorgeous weather, smooth sea and unspoiled views. If it weren't for its price tag, I'd take that ferry over and over again.