Story: European discovery of New Zealand

Dumont d'Urville's charts

In 1827, after discovering French Pass and sailing through Cook Strait, Dumont d’Urville examined the east coast, from Cape Campbell to Whangārei. During this survey he prepared these two charts, showing Tolaga Bay (top), and Bream Bay with the entrance to Whangārei Harbour.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: MapColl-832.11aj/1827/Acc.32474

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John Wilson, 'European discovery of New Zealand - French explorers', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/zoomify/1441/dumont-durvilles-charts (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by John Wilson, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 1 May 2016