Story: European discovery of New Zealand
In 1827, after discovering French Pass and sailing through Cook Strait, Dumont d’Urville examined the east coast, from Cape Campbell to Whāngārei. During this survey he prepared these two charts, showing Tolaga Bay (top), and Bream Bay with the entrance to Whāngārei Harbour.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: MapColl-832.11aj/1827/Acc.32474
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