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Sailing into history

A unique opportunity to explore the early history of Northland

The R Tucker Thompson at Moturoa Photo: NZHPT

The New Zealand Historic Places Trust continues its partnership with the R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust providing Northland five-day history cruises on board a tall ship.

These voyages represent a unique opportunity to explore the early history of Northland from a ship much like those that plied these waters in the 19th century.

The maritime approach provides a very different but authentic experience from that on-land.

Photos: NZHPT

Each history cruise begins in the Bay of Islands, looking at historic events connected with Maori discoverers, European navigators, interaction between Maori and missionary, as well as later events surrounding World War II and closer to the present time. From Marsden Cross, the ship voyages north up the beautiful Cavalli Coast and into Whangaroa Harbour, and return. Going ashore to further explore history is an important part of each voyage.

Take the wheel, with guidance from Master, Russell Harris. Photo: NZHPT

NZHPT historians accompany each cruise providing a wide range of fascinating stories and insights relating to this amazing coast, including everything from Kupe to the Rainbow Warrior.

The 2008 voyages are

• 18-22 April
• 9-13 May
• 26-30 September
• 10-14 October.

Places are limited - but this means lots of opportunities to share stories, histories and experiences. Passage: $1200 incl GST.

Members of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust receive 10% discount off the cruise price.

For more more information

Details can be found on the R Tucker Thompson website.
Tel: 0800 TUCKER (0800 882 537) or contact

NZHPT Northland Area Office
P O Box 836
Kerikeri
Tel: 09 407 4443
Email: infonorthland@historic.org.nz