Working in partnership with other commercial operators, the Department of Conservation and Project Janszoon charitable trust we have a vision for the forests and beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park to be filled with the birdsong that awakens and delights visitors. Check out the departure schedule with our the Abel Tasman Water Taxi timetable and map. Abel Tasman AquaTaxi has been operating water taxi trips, sea shuttle services and scenic cruises in the Abel Tasman National Park since 1990. The man chosen to command the expedition, Abel Janszoon Tasman, was born in the Netherlands. Super nice people ! A New Zealand charm, the Abel Tasman National Park! AquaTaxi gets you closer to those out-of-the-way spots along the Abel Tasman coastline. Abel Tasman National Park is within a 5-minute walk from the property. Below is a map (courtesy of the NZ DOC) of the Abel Tasman Track with the “normal” 5 day route with the starting point in Marahau, ending point in Wainui, and the overnights squared off. Tasman died in October 1659, survived by his second wife, Jannetje, and his daughter, Claesjen. sighted the west coast of the South Island, initial meeting between European and Maori, Read the full entry in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Let us show you the best of New Zealand's finest coastal National Park with walks from 30 minutes to a 5 Day civilised adventure, staying at our beachfront lodges within the park. After turning west the expedition reached New Guinea in April before returning to Batavia on 15 June 1643. The Coastal Track can be enjoyed as a half-day, full-day or multi-day hiking adventure. But how does the story end? The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. In need of fresh water, they investigated Great Island in the Three Kings group on the 5th but were put off by a heavy surf and rocky shore – not to mention up to 35 inhabitants who shouted ‘with rough loud voice’ and threw stones from the cliff-tops. All non-text content is subject to specific conditions. When working reconstructions of such polynesian voyaging canoes were built, beginning with the Hōkūle‘a in the 1970s, they often used two of these spritsails, as does New Zealand’s  Te Aurere shown below. Explore the magnificent golden sand beaches and bays! The boat race win (on 29 January) feels highly appropriate in this 375th year of remembering that “first encounter” and the meeting of two worlds. In closeups the Moana waka seem extremely fast, as was the camakau above, and certainly they sail across the wind. or www.adventuresmart.nz. See: skydive.co.nz How to get there: Motueka is a 30 minutes drive from Nelson. The fork topped masts, which pivoted towards whichever end became the front, also allowed the sail to pivot round the mast, Voyaging canoe, Fiji Islands, Atlas Pittoresque 1846. By Irwin, Johns and others, it is a ‘Review of Archaeological Māori Canoes (Waka)’ which ‘Reveals Changes in Sailing Technology and Maritime Communications in Aotearoa/New Zealand, AD 1300–1800’. New Zealand locations within the Tasman region. Abel Tasman Guesthouse is situated northwest of Mārahau. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and canoeing and the property can book tours and transport for guests. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is one of the New Zealand Department of Conservation's Great Walks. We know where we are Abel Tasman is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642. Canyoning in the most beautiful National Parks of New Zealand. The putatara is the centre feature of our FE375 logo. The monument was built in 1942, as part of the 300th commemoration of the first recorded meeting (18/19 December 1642) between Maori and people of another race. New Zealand locations within the Tasman region. What happened to the 4th Dutch sailor after 19 December 1642? Amaze yourself with a skydive over New Zealand's most epic scenery. The waka in Moana’s fleet have oceanic lateen looking sails, not oceanic spritsails. He remained in Batavia where he owned a substantial amount of land. Located in Marahau, 24 mi from Nelson, Abel Tasman Lodge features a hot tub and sauna. Seriously, it doesn’t get any better than this. But tongiaki rigs, their ancient predecessors, evidently did. Let Abel Tasman Guides lead you through your personal journey of discovery in this iconic part of New Zealand. View a list of dump stations in Tasman District (pdf, 429 KB) your rubbish in an approved refuse bin or drop it off in an appropriate bag at any Tasman District Council Resource Recovery Centre. Abel Tasman called the land he had discovered Staten Landt, believing it might be linked to a Staten Landt close to Cape Horn, discovered in 1616 by another Dutch navigator, Jacob Le Maire. The panels are being developed by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, which is responsible for the 20 national monuments (12 in New Zealand, 8 overseas). Company bosses in The Netherlands rejected the idea of another expedition. Such lateen rigs did not exist in the ‘Hawaiiki Zone’ before the 15th century. New texts that bear on this have very recently become available. Experience the breath-taking beauty of the Abel Tasman from the comfort of our purpose-built, quiet and eco-friendly water taxis. Copyright © 2010 - 2020 Gavin HarrissGavin Harriss  Nelson is the main town in Nelson region. At the official opening of the First Encounter 375 commemoration last December, Doug Huria of Ngati Tumatakokiri presented Mayor Ard van der Tuuk (of the Municipality of Grootegast) with a stunning piece of pounamu (greenstone). At night we name every star If so and with at least one staying in Batavia, seven or more such copies were produced. Order from your bookshop (New Zealand RRP is $29.99 for the paperback) — or from a supplier online: The Nile or Fishpond (for hardcopies) and Amazon for the e-version. The Dutch continued up the west coast of the North Island reaching Cape Maria Van Diemen (named after van Diemen's wife) on 4 January 1643. After sailing west to Mauritius they turned south before being forced back by the cold to the 45th parallel. A New Zealand charm, the Abel Tasman National Park! In 1996, in Making Peoples, Belich wrote that if Polynesian navigators could travel from some possible Hawaiki to New Zealand and then back again they were “in danger of becoming deified rather than merely superhuman”. Meet the NZHistory.net.nz team. He was drunk and one of the men almost died. Christina Sep 2019. The room was very spacious and comfortable. Can you tell us more about the information on this page? 1814, First Christian mission established. Tell me more... An error exists in calling The Dutch East Indie Company, The Dutch East India Company. The content on this page was created by Abel Tasman Kayaks Kayak Rentals. Friendly hosts, delicious meals, secure parking, heritage home, local knowledge Perhaps you have a related experience you would like to share? Map of Abel Tasman National Park area hotels: Locate Abel Tasman National Park hotels on a map based on popularity, price, or availability, and see Tripadvisor reviews, photos, and deals. Abel Tasman was the Dutch explorer who sailed past here in 1642, 300 years later the area was placed under protection as the fourth-oldest national park in New Zealand. Walk Abel Tasman National Park Escape, revive and reconnect, surrounded by fresh air and friends. You can receive the “miscellany” newsletters automatically; email your details to [email protected]. The Abel Tasman National Park is named after the sailor Abel Tasman and was opened on 18 December 1942. Enjoy free falling with stunning island views! Hence the message it conveys. And here we see that like the other waka in Moana this one has a fixed and fork topped mast. Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand’s smallest at 23,000 hectares. Some of the tent sites promise beachfront views, so you can wake up to a spectacular sunrise and the sound of waves lapping at your doorstep. In Abel Tasman in New Zealand Waters; The Pictorial Record, an article R.D.J. Accommodation at either huts or tent sites must be booked in advance. In collaboration with Manawhenua ki Mohua, artist Robin Slow has created a striking logo with deep significance (explained below). Tasman named the place Moordenaers (Murderers) Bay before sailing east to the Manawatu coast of the North Island. They assumed the Maoris were giving them a welcoming concert. Taste your way around the region by bicycle on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail or get your daily dose of adrenaline with a visit to one of the region’s world-class mountain bike parks. Investigation of ‘A View of Murderers’ Bay’, Part One, Changing perspectives upon Māori colonisation voyaging, Moana Nui, Mass Migration and Triangular Men, TRIANGULAR MEN ON ONE VERY LONG VOYAGE: THE CONTEXT AND IMPLICATIONS OF A HAWAIIAN-STYLE PETROGLYPH SITE IN THE POLYNESIAN KINGDOM OF TONGA, Blok fragment’s ‘View of Murderers Bay’ and SAC’s equivalent, A different theory to explain Blok fragment and its provenance. MAP KEY Ski Lane! So was it part of such another illustrated text as SAC, all of whose other pages are now lost, as Heeres supposed, or could it be the last remaining leaf of all the illustrations drawn on Heemskerck by her designated artist (tekenaar)? This academic text is not yet free to read online. On 13 December 1642, Tasman and his crew on the Heemskerck and Zeehaen made the first recorded sighting of New Zealand as they sailed towards the West Coast of the South Island. Figures i and k are seen as surfers, f and h are turtles,  e and g are transformational, either humans changing to  turtle form or turtles to human. Over four days, 16-19 December 2017, the community of Golden Bay/Mohua marked New Zealand’s earliest recorded meeting between Maori and European, which took place in 1642, in the bay that 5000 people now call home. which Doug had named Ruamiki after an ancestor. They will be accompanied by Todd Huria, their London-based son. It is a one way walk of 16 km, which will take you around 5 1/2 hours allowing for photos. [Notice subsequently removed]. Home to one of New Zealand’s great walks. Price is NZ$44.99 + shipping; order through bookshops or from their website (, Bush, Birds, Beaches–Abel Tasman National Park. His men were the first Europeans to have a confirmed encounter with Māori. Photo: Rosino, CC BY-SA 2.0. @Artbank, 57 Commercial Street, Takaka, during July 2017. This zone included the Cook Islands, which as Triangular Men suggests was well within the zone known to the tongiaki waka of the Tuʻi Tonga Empire. The original  was a key factor in the events of 19 December 1642 and the replica will feature large in December 2017’s commemoration. Explore your options with the Abel Tasman water taxi timetable & map. Plans for the 375th anniversary in 2017 include three large information panels at the memorial, to explain the events and background. Geoff Irwin’s reconstruction of the Anaweka Waka,  part of which is now in Takaka, shows it rigged with what academic’s call an Oceanic Sprit. Adapted from the DNZB biography by K. A. Simpson, 'Abel Tasman', URL: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/people/abel-tasman, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 29-Dec-2017. Opetaia Tavita Foa’i, who helped to write this song, grew up in Samoa and   Tokelau. The misunderstanding and fear aroused by two such different worlds coming together soon led to violence. In Mass Migration the authors go on to say: “this was a planned migration, based on prior knowledge of the location of New Zealand, and it involved a number of interacting communities within a zone of regular interaction in central East Polynesia. “Praeutien” was first across the line and also won the senior best technical design award in the 2016 Cardboard Boat Race held annually at Tata Beach, in Golden Bay/Mohua. 54, 56). He recently identified a few major features.First there’s our distinctive birdsong … and then there are the musical sounds of early Maori in Golden Bay/Mohua. In the heart of the Abel Tasman village. CLICK HERE for a summary of the presentations and discussion. While the Abel Tasman coast is generally warm and dry in summer, the weather can change quickly. As we know, his main discoveries were what became known as Tasmania, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji and their peoples. In 2015 Atholl Anderson argued in  Tangata Whenua that New Zealand’s  Polynesian colonists had not come here in any such deliberate migration after prior two way voyages. Lutjegast (Tasman’s birthplace) is within the municipality of Grootegast, which has a friendly town relationship with Tasman District Council, and Kingston, Tasmania. Walking from Marahau to Totaranui over 3 days is the perfect way to spend a long weekend. e trumpets. Published by Copy Press in Nelson it is in single-column format with larger illustrations. They assumed the Maoris were giving them a welcoming concert. This date was chosen for the opening as it coincided with the 300th anniversary of the great sailor’s visit. of any sewage, toilet waste, or grey water in a Tasman District Council approved dump station. It doesn’t look that way, but tests have shown an oceanic spritsail works better if they do. Even the vikings, he observed, never managed “more than a thousand or so kilometres in one hop”. Sage, Dave and Penny are wearing golden “mohua” sashes, and Robert’s praeutien replica (Dutch “small boat”) is in the background. His new novel Stranger Love builds on the facts recorded in Tasman’s journal to create a gripping story that begins in Amsterdam and ends in a Maori settlement where Jakob is enslaved. For me this seems the likeliest theory based on the existing evidence, at least until more academic scholarship and perhaps some scientific testing can be brought to bear on Blok. Blog; Social Feed; Gallery; About us. Below are three major contributions; for a complete list (PDF) >>>  CLICK HERE, (For the FULL First Encounter 375 programme (PDF) >>>  CLICK HERE ). Wallace has shown convincingly the documentary value of the close-up waka and its Maori  crew, as seen below in SAC and Blok alternatives. Topographic Map of Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman, New Zealand. Thanks again to them. The dutch explorer Abel Tasman is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642. The picture shows (from left to right): Neil Murray, Monique Zaagman, Ambassador Rob Zaagman, and Ingrid Zaagman at the Abel Tasman Monument above Ligar Bay. While looking for another possible passage to South America they mapped the coast from Torres Strait westward to Port Hedland. Abel Tasman is officially recognised as the first European to ‘discover’ New Zealand in 1642. As Dave Horry and I interpret the crutch mast it was simply lifted into place on the top deck, and so could change its angle as the sail trim changed. Exposed Headland Lookout Seals STORE BOAT RAMP TRACK Abel Tasman National Park (300m past Store) PARK CAFÉ MARAHAU & NELSON Trip start and finish points may vary on the day depending on tides and weather. The expedition was deemed a success although it was felt that Tasman could have made more effort to investigate more fully the lands he had discovered. (Whakamaharatanga toru rau ma whitu tekau ma rima = Commemoration 375). It is held in the Netherlands State Archives and online photos of it there can be seen here. The museum was opened in 2014. First Encounter visitors coming from Tasman’s place: Rob Zagmaan (Netherlands Ambassador to New Zealand) visited the Abel Tasman Museum in Lutjegast in July, and has sent this photo of the occasion. The text of this significant new work was prepared for, and reflects, the First Encounter 375 commemoration in December — here’s the link to Amazon:   tinyurl.com/ya9kqm3t, Looking back at First Encounter 375 (16-19 December 2017), The First Encounter 375 Planning Group is very grateful for the quality and extent of mainstream media coverage of the event at the time. The Abel Tasman track follows the coastline along the north coast of the south island of New Zealand from Marahau to Wainui. Walk Abel Tasman National Park Escape, revive and reconnect, surrounded by fresh air and friends. The Abel Tasman Centre is also a well stocked general store. Map History / History of Cartography website; Future issues of the Miscellany ; And you can read the complete issue– CLICK HERE (please email [email protected] if you’d like to be on the distribution list) +++++ April 2020 Abel Tasman / Discovery Miscellany: Click HERE to read it +++++ NEW book on Abel Tasman’s voyages! The voyage was organised by the Dutch East India Company, looking for opportunities to expand its wealth. By 1653 he had retired. You have 25 minutes from now to complete the payment process. Maps & guides to help you plan your route around the extraordinary Nelson Tasman region, & discover some of our famous cycle, heritage, wine and beer trails. In 1898 Dutch Scholar J.E.Heeres produced, in Dutch and English versions, an edited edition of the State Archives Copy of the Tasman Journal (SAC) called Tasman’s Journal of his Discovery of Van Diemen’s Land and New Zealand in 1642, with documents relating to his exploration of Australia in 1644. Some of my reasons for believing that the drawings in it and in SAC are not the work of Gilsemans appear in my preceding post Van Diemen and his Councillors did not put all their artists in one barque and some on this page, Gilsemans’ earlier art. It’s an A4 paperback volume (235 pages) heavily illustrated with colour photographs, course reconstructions, and reproductions of historic charts and paintings, and a bibliography (p.232-233). He captained a small cargo ship, of which he was a part-owner. Laundry facilities are also available. Side one of Blok is numbered 21, suggesting it was once one of a set of numbered leaves. It’s a powerful story to tell and the documentary captures that feeling. In one important section, Heeres’ essay Abel Janszoon Tasman: His life and labours, http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0600571h.html#life he argues  Gilsemans was probably the expedition’s primary draughtsman (page 107): “As ‘supercargo’ in the Zeehaen we find Isaack Gilsemans. Your accommodation is now ‘reserved’ but is not confirmed until you complete the payment process. It covers Abel Tasman’s whole life and voyages of exploration, starting within the context of European history, Dutch exploration and commercial expansionism. 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