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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MapColl-832.11aj/1827/Acc.32474
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