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He was the first European to sight North Cape and was responsible for naming Cape Maria van Diemen in honour of the Governor of Batavia's wife. Captain Cook and the French captain, Jean de Surveille sighted the north coast within a few days of each other in 1769. In 1772, Marion du Fresne anchored his sailing ship in Spirits Bay (Kapowairua.
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This island sits off Cape Maria Van Diemen. The Maria Van Diemen Lighthouse was built in 1879. Access had always been a problem. In 1886, because of the difficulty of getting a boat across the rough seas, a flying fox was built from the island to the mainland.. Cape Reinga light station was a two-keeper station. It was one of the least.
Cape Maria Van Diemen, Northland, North Island, New Zealand
Cape Maria van Diemen is the westernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand. A tombolo, it was originally an island composed mainly of basaltic-andesitic lava flows and dykes. Drifting sands joined it to the rest of the North Island during the late Pleistocene. The cape was named by Abel Tasman, after the wife of his patron, Anthony van Diemen, Governor General of Batavia in January 1643.
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The track undulates along the top of a ridge, with stunning views across the Te Paki Reserves and to both the north and west coasts, including sand dunes, Cape Maria Van Diemen, and the distant Cape Reinga lighthouse. Fernbirds and grey warblers as well as pink and white manuka (in spring) are a highlight on this section.
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Van Diemen died in 1645 in Batavia, Dutch East Indies. The company granted his wife a large pension and she retired to the Netherlands. Her name is perpetuated in the name of the westernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand, Cape Maria van Diemen, named by Tasman in 1643, and by Maria Island off the east coast of Tasmania.
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Cape Maria van Diemen is the westernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand. A tombolo, it was originally an island composed mainly of basaltic-andesitic lava flows and dykes. [1] Drifting sands joined it to the rest of the North Island during the late Pleistocene .
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A title wild and fantastical, 'Cape Maria van Diemen' conjures images of a desolate and inaccessible place, though the name was applied for a lady of European aristocracy who lived four hundred years ago and was never there.
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Cape Maria van Diemen acquired its Dutch name from Abel Tasman in 1643. He named it in honour of Maria, wife of Anthony van Diemen, the Governor of Batavia. Captain Cook aptly described this sandy region as 'The Desart Coast' (sic.).
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Craggy headland 6 km north-east of Cape Maria van Diemen, at the northern tip of the Aupōuri Peninsula. It rises steeply to 290 m above sea level, and is often thought to be the northernmost point of the country. However, North Cape lies about 2 km further north, and beyond that the coast at the foot of Surville Cliffs is the most northerly point.
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Cape Reinga is one of the most beautiful coastal areas of the North Island, making the Te Paki Coastal Track a must-see for hikers looking for a multi-day trip amid gorgeous native bush, sand dunes, and ocean views. Walking the Te Paki Coastal Track: An overview Where is the Te Paki Coastal Track?
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Cape Maria van Diemen is the westernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand. A tombolo, it was originally an island composed mainly of basaltic-andesitic lava flows and dykes. Map Directions Satellite Photo Map Wikipedia Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0. Notable Places in the Area Cape Maria van Diemen Lighthouse Lighthouse
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Cape Maria van Diemen is the westernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand.Being close to the northern tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, many people in New Zealand also incorrectly believe it to be the northernmost point (that title goes to the Surville Cliffs, 30 kilometres to the east and slightly further north).
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Cape Maria van Diemen is the westernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand.A tombolo, it was originally an island composed mainly of basaltic-andesitic lava flows and dykes.Drifting sands joined it to the rest of the North Island during the late Pleistocene.. The cape was named by Abel Tasman, (first European explorer to discover New Zealand) after the wife of his patron, Anthony van.
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View of Cape Maria van Diemen from Motuopao Island. Image: DOC. Northland offshore islands. Introduction Northland offshore islands are home to many rare plants, skinks, and a variety of sea and shore birds. The islands are strictly 'no landing zones'.
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Structured data Captions Captions English Add a one-line explanation of what this file represents Summary[ edit] Cape Maria Van Diemen, seen from the Cape Reinga Walkway; Taupiri Island on the left, Motuopao Island in the distance on the right (partly obscured by the cape) 11 April 2004 Karsten Sperling http://spiff.de/photo