S1-E10: New Zealand: From Ice to Wilderness

After months of battling relentless ice, freezing storms, and endless Antarctic darkness, the crew of the HMS Resolution finally turns north in search of refuge. Weakened by the brutal conditions and dwindling supplies, they navigate treacherous waters, dodging towering icebergs and thick fog. As they push forward, signs of land emerge—floating seaweed, drifting logs, and an increasing number of seabirds raise their hopes.  

From icy desolation to lush wilderness – the Resolution finds refuge in Dusky Bay.
From icy desolation to lush wilderness – the Resolution finds refuge in Dusky Bay – Click on the image to listen to this episode on YouTube.

At last, the jagged coastline of New Zealand comes into view. Dusky Bay, a secluded natural harbor, offers a long-awaited escape from the hardships of the Southern Ocean. Lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and an abundance of fish greet the weary sailors. As they cast their lines into the bay and haul in their first fresh meal in months, the contrast between the icy void they left behind and the thriving wilderness before them could not be more striking.  

This episode follows their desperate flight from the frozen seas into the heart of New Zealand’s untouched nature—where survival gives way to discovery.

 

A map of the locations of this episode

My YouTube VIDEO channel, Voyage to Go, where I visit the places from this travel narrative

More Episodes of Voyage 2 Go History:

S1-E1: England: Departure around the world

S1-E5: Cape Colony: Ocean on Fire

S1-E9: Southern Ocean: Lost in the Ice

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