Abel Tasman Discovered New Zealand in 1642

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Dec 132024
 

Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand in 1642. At first the Dutch explorer thought New Zealand was part of a chain of islands off the coast of South America. The New Zealanders honored him by creating the Abel Tasman National Park. Children could learn more about him at: Abel Tasman.

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