This video shows the journey of the Te Rapunga from a suburban back yard in Auckand, New Zealand to the Denman Marine restoration yard in Hobart, Tasmania.
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Wanderlust, George Dibbern and the Voyage of Te Rapunga
In 1930 a small wooden boat set sail for unknown adventures. This might not in itself be remarkable; however, this was a journey that was eventually to lead from Kiel in Germany to Bruny Island, Tasmania.
A Spin of a Coin - Bruni D'Entrecasteaux
Following the coastline of Bruny Island, you might chance upon a rock formation that bears a striking resemblance to one of the great explorers in history.
HIF Bruny Surfing Open Classic
Bruny Island’s Middle Bay turns it on in 1 – 3 meter surf for the 2018 HIF Bruny Open Classic.
First and Oldest: Bruny Island Race
The Bruny Island Race was first held on Saturday 19 March 1898 and was originally called The Ocean Race, it is Australia's oldest ocean yacht race.