Abel Tasman Monument, Maritime memorial in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.
The concrete monolith monument stands on a limestone outcrop above the sea, featuring an abstracted sail form designed by architect Ernst Plischke.
The monument marks the location where Dutch explorer Abel Tasman first encountered New Zealand's Māori people in December 1642, resulting in a conflict.
The monument's interpretation has changed since its 1942 unveiling, incorporating both European and Māori perspectives of the historical first contact.
Located 12 kilometers northeast of Takaka, visitors can reach the monument via a five-minute walk from the designated parking area near Tarakohe harbor.
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visited this monument in 1992, marking fifty years after its dedication and symbolizing evolving historical interpretations.
Location: Tasman District
GPS coordinates: -40.82122,172.90267
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:41
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