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Yes. Lieutenant James Cook (not a captain at that stage) circumnavigated the main islands of New Zealand in 1769 and 1770.

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What islands did Captain Cook go to?

Captain James Cook visited the islands of Fiji, Hawaii, Cook Islands and New Zealand.


In what year did Captain Cook explore New Zealand?

James Cook (not yet a captain) explored New Zealand in 1769, just prior to his arrival in Australia.


Why did Captain James Cook discover?

Captain James Cook went to New Zealand, Australia, the South Pacific Islands and Hawaii just for his interest


Who mapped the New Zealand coast?

Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain) was the first to circumnavigate and chart the North and South Islands of New Zealand.


Who came in new zealand after Abel Tasman?

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How did Captain Cook find out that New Zealand was not a continent?

James Cook was able to determine that New Zealand was not a continent because he circumnavigated the islands, sailing around the islands and charting them as he went.


What year did captain cook explore NZ?

Captain James Cook explored the New Zealand coast line in the year 1769. He returned to New Zealand in 1774.


What years did captain cook explore nz waters?

Captain James Cook explored the New Zealand coast line in the year 1769. He returned to New Zealand in 1774.


Who sailed the HMS Endeavour to New Zealand?

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Which famous explorer sailed the endeavor to new zealand?

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How many voyages did Captain Cook make to Australia and New Zealand?

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