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We need your support. Every year, 1,200 young New Zealanders take part in a life-changing experience aboard Spirit of New Zealand.

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Captain's Log

22 Jul 2018 @ 10:00am

We set sail across the Hauraki Gulf yesterday, we had heard over the radio that a Blue Whale was lingering in the Hauraki. At lunch time the call went up “THAR SHE BLOWS!!!” We spent approximately an hour observing one of the largest creatures to have ever existed. The scene was breath taking and humbling. After leaving the whale we carried on to the southern side of Tawharanui Peninsular to spend the night. Today the troops will be climbing past the edge of their comfort zones.
20 Jul 2018 @ 09:00am

All hands are enjoying the sights and sounds of Great Barrier Island. We're seeing a lot of whales and dolphins, even heard there is a blue whale cruising around somewhere in the gulf. So we are keeping a good lookout.