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Abel Janszoon Tasman (Dutch: [ˈaːbəl ˈjɑnsoːn ˈtɑsmɑn]; 1603 – 10 October 1659) was a Dutch seafarer and explorer, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
Abel Tasman (born 1603?, Lutjegast, Netherlands—died probably before October 22, 1659; certainly before February 5, 1661) was the greatest of the Dutch navigators and explorers, who was the first European to sight Tasmania, New Zealand, Tonga, and the Fiji Islands.
Abel Tasman National Park is a national park at the north end of New Zealand's South Island. It covers 237.1 km 2 (91.5 sq mi) of land between Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, making it the smallest of New Zealand's national parks.
Abel Tasman is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642. His men were the first Europeans to have a confirmed encounter with Māori. The misunderstanding and fear aroused by two such different worlds coming together soon led to violence.
The Abel Tasman National Park is an easily-accessible coastal paradise. You can choose to explore the park from land, on the water, or in the air, with tour operators aplenty offering cruises, water taxi services, kayaking options, heli-tours and sailing catamarans.
Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman became the first European to discover what we call today New Zealand, and Tasmania, the island state off Australia’s southern coast. While Tasman’s voyages were regarded as a failure by the Dutch East India Company, he was the first to map and explore the coastlines of these new territories.
Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs, and its world-famous coast track.
Feb 16, 2024 · Abel Tasman National Park may be New Zealand's smallest national park, but it's also one of the most beautiful places in the country. Home to one of New Zealand's Great Walks, the national park boasts white sand, secluded coves and the occasional waterfall, all nestled in lush, green bush.
Abel Janszoon Tasman, 1603?–1659. First Expedition (1642): Two ships (Heemskerck and Zeehaen), 110 men Charge (by the Dutch East India Company): To search for the Southern Continent Accomplishments: Discovered Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), New Zealand, Fiji Islands. Second Expedition (1644): Three ships (Limmen, Zeemeeuw, and Bracq), 94 men
The foremost 17th-century Dutch explorer, Abel Janszoon Tasman was the first European to reach the Australian island that was later named Tasmania in his honor. He also “discovered” New Zealand, Tonga, and the Fiji Islands.
