The Journey
Gulf Harbour. Aotearoa. Home again.
A planned coastal expedition around the North and South Islands, including Fiordland and Stewart Island / Rakiura. 43 numbered planning areas so far, not a final itinerary.
Planned for 2028 — not yet underway
- LEG 01
Depart Gulf Harbour
The planned starting point. Launch access and arrangements still to be confirmed.
- LEG 02
North Island coastline
Explore around the North Island coast. The numbered areas are provisional; order and access may change.
- LEG 03
Cross Cook Strait
A crossing only with a suitable weather window, safety assessment and support arrangements.
- LEG 04
South Island, Fiordland & Rakiura
Explore the South Island coastline, including Fiordland and Stewart Island / Rakiura where safe and permitted.
- LEG 05
Upper South Island & Cook Strait
Return through the upper South Island and reassess conditions before crossing north.
- LEG 06
Return to Gulf Harbour
Complete the planned round trip. Return stops and timing remain to be determined.
The numbered trail
A route to explore, not a route set in stone.
The sequence above is the overall concept. Stop numbers identify provisional areas, not a guaranteed sailing order. All travel depends on weather, safety, access, local rules and permissions.
Illustrative only · not for navigation
STOP #001
Gulf Harbour
Auckland · North Island · Planned
Gulf Harbour is where our New Zealand chapter began. It is the planned starting and returning point for our 2028 journey around the country we now call home. Launch arrangements remain unconfirmed.
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South Island
Rakiura
Featured stop · #027