Basic Info
First Air: January 01, 2001
Status: Ended
Seasons & Episodes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Last Episode
Name: 4 - Lyttelton to D'Urville Island
Season: 1, Episode: 4
Air Date: 2001-01-22
Runtime: 45 min
This fourth episode of Captain’s Log sees host Peter Elliott journeying around the bottom of the South Island, tracing the end of James Cook’s first journey around New Zealand. The precarious Otago Harbour is navigated in an oil tanker, before a much smaller boat takes Elliott around the bottom of Stewart Island to Fiordland, where his captain Lance Shaw describes major conservation efforts in the area. A trip up the treacherous West Coast in a concrete carrier is cause for nerves, then a sail aboard Spirit of New Zealand offers a chance to reflect on the journey.
"I'm immensely grateful to live in this glorious country. I've shared stories and heartfelt warmth from Māori and Pākehā, experienced fear and beauty, boredom and laughter, memories and tears." – Peter Elliott reflecting on his journey around New Zealand
Captain's Log: Charting New Zealand's Maritime Heritage
2001
1 seasons
4 episodes
Overview
Captain's Log is a story of New Zealand's love affair with the sea. Peter Elliott sails around New Zealand retracing Captain Cook's voyage of discovery in 1769. Travelling on 20 different boats, Peter explores the coastline and reveals some of the events that have formed New Zealand's maritime heritage.
Production Countries
No production country data available.Spoken Languages
- English en
- Maori mi


