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The Island is named for William Stewart. In 1809 he was aboard the "Pegasus", sailing from Port Jackson, Australia, on a sealing expedition. While the boat was in the large south eastern harbour which now bears it's name (Pegasus), William Stewart began charting the southern coasts, and his work is acknowledged by the Island's name.
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∙ 11y agoNew Zealand was 'discovered' by Abel Tasman (a Dutchman)
Zeeland is a place in Holland and he chose to name the newly located islands 'New Zealand (Zeeland)
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Which of the islands named above is the smallest of New Zealand?
New Zealand has three main islands and many other smaller islands. The three main islands are the North Island, the South Island, and the smaller island off the South coast of the South Island, Stewart Island or Rakiura.
What stretch of water do you have to cross to get to Stewart Island?
It is Foveaux Strait, named after Joseph Foveaux (1765-1846), a colonial administrator in Australia.
What is the name of the island that is separated from the south island by Foveaux Strait?
Rakiura Stewart Island.
What is the southem most town in the south island?
Oban is the southernmost named town in New Zealand.
What is the longitude of Stewart island new zealand?
Stewart island Latitude S 46° 5579.985 Longitude E 167° 50.206
What did Captain Cook name Stewart Island?
South Cape. Cook believed that it was a peninsular and part of the South Island. It was named Stewart Island after a sealer, Capt William Stewart, who charted it in 1809. Its Maori name is Rakiura.
Which island is smaller north island south island Stewart island Stewart island?
Stewart island is the smallest by far
What is the name of New Zealands third largest island?
Rakiura or Stewart Island.
Which of the islands named above is the smallest of New Zealand?
New Zealand has three main islands and many other smaller islands. The three main islands are the North Island, the South Island, and the smaller island off the South coast of the South Island, Stewart Island or Rakiura.
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What is the strait of water between Stewart island and the south island called?
Foveaux Strait, named after Joseph Foveaux, who was Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales in 1804.
What is the sea that separates the south island from Stewart island?
Foveaux Strait separates Stewart Island from the South Island of New Zealand.
Is Stewart Island in New Zealand?
Yes. Stewart Island / Rakiura is the third largest island of New Zealand. It is located south of the South Island.
What stretch of water do you have to cross to get to Stewart Island?
It is Foveaux Strait, named after Joseph Foveaux (1765-1846), a colonial administrator in Australia.
What is the name of the body of water separting south island form Stewart island?
Foveaux Strait lies between Stewart Island and the mainland.
Why was mount Stewart named mount Stewart?
The mountain is named for George W. Stewart, editor of Visalia Delta, was the leader of a campaign to protect the "Big Trees".[
An island close to new zealands south island?
Stewart Island
