We woke up in beautiful Oke Bay, to a stunning clear calm day. After morning swims and a hearty breakfast, the crew took us through a navigation lesson. We slip, slop slapped on sunscreen and we headed out to Cape Brett using our new found skills. We put the tender in...

Bay of Islands articles
YTH-2117 Tahi Ra
Kia ora whanau of the good ship R Tucker Thompson Day one with our young pirates full of enthusiasm and already, it is a success. The weather kinda played with us with some odd shower but it didn’t stop the fun happening. After leaving Opua wharf, we’ve...
Shakedown Sail
We have officially finished maintenance period, what better way to celebrate than to go out on our first sail of the season with a Shakedown sail. The Good Ship is looking spik and span, and has passed all its' safety and annual maintenance checks. We checked the new...
Host Your Christmas Function on the Tucker!
An evening sail on board the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson is the perfect way to finish this year with your work team. Set the sails, climb the rigging or relax and drink a cold beer or wine. We serve delicious antipasto platter. You can bring your own drinks, or we can provide them.
YTH 2111 – Rua Ra
Kia ora whanau of the good ship R tucker Thompson What a beautiful day. Morning has started with the daily swim right after we woken up. It is the perfect way to start a day. Routine chores has followed up with cleaning up the ship inside out. After breaky, the...
Getting here
By Road The Bay of Islands is approximately 3 hours from Auckland by car and there are several options including self drive car hire, coach services or campervan. The fastest route is a toll road which is mostly four-lane,...
Paihia
Paihia Rich in culture, history and natural resources, Paihia is the place of friendly locals, happy cafes and people enjoying life whether it is swimming with dolphins, taking in a spot of retail therapy, bush walking or just lazing on the beach. Known as the jewel...
Russell
Information about Russell Kororareka in the Bay of Islands
Kerikeri
Kerikeri Kerikeri is in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand’s own subtropical paradise. Experience the lifestyle – Birds, Beaches, Food, Fishing and really great people. Kerikeri is a wonderful mix of the new, the old and the exciting. It includes its historic past but...
Opua
Opua is the Gateway to New Zealand and the main Port of Entry for off shore cruisers and a popular summer destination for many New Zealanders. Opua is located just five minutes by road from Paihia, the heart of Bay of Islands. It is 20 minutes from Kerikeri and Bay of...