Camper, the new Emirates Team New Zealand VO70 yacht entered in the Volvo Ocean Race, is in Tauranga.

Tauranga is the first stop on its maiden voyage, being taken down the east coast of New Zealand.

Camper at Salisbury Wharf soon after arriving in Tauranga this morning.

Emirates Team New Zealand managing director Grant Dalton and Camper skipper Chris Nicholson are with the yacht and are guest speakers at a fundraising lunch being held at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club.

The voyage down the east coast of the North Island is to reposition the yacht in Lyttelton, Christchurch, for a 2000 nautical mile sail as a qualifier for the Volvo Ocean Race.

This race is a 38,000 mile voyage, starting in Spain in November 5 and discussion about this is expected to be included in the speeches given by Grant and Chris.

The yacht is available for public viewing on Salisbury Wharf, 9-11am.

Read an interview with Grant Dalton here.