In 1642, Abel Tasman discovered Van Diemen's land, named after his captain and later renamed Tasmania.

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Not content with two national parks ( Abel Tasman and Kahurangi), the bay is also home to the beloved Mussel Inn brewpub.

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Walking the Abel Tasman is an incredibly popular experience, but for a bit of an alternative spin, you can also kayak alongside the route of the track as the sea is generally calm all year long.

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Abel Janszoon Tasman was almost certainly one of the first Europeans to reach New Zealand during that golden age of discovery.

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