They arrived in Sydney Harbour on 30 December at 8 : 15 am , having taken 31 days to make the crossing .
Four Australians , led by Steven Gates , departed from Hokianga , New Zealand on 29 November .
Australians arrived in Sydney Harbour on 30 December at 8 : 15 am , having taken 31 days to make the crossing .
Four Australians , led by Steven Gates , departed from Hokianga , New Zealand on 29 November .