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Story: European discovery of New Zealand

Detail of Manukau Heads chart (2nd of 2)

Detail of Manukau Heads chart

In this close-up of the entrance to Manukau Harbour you can see the treacherous nature of the channel just off Whatipu.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: MapColl-832.12aj/1853/17246

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

John Wilson. 'European discovery of New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/european-discovery-of-new-zealand/9/3/2