Which explorer was the first to map the coastline of New Zealand and parts of Australia for the Dutch?
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Correct answer: Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman reached Tasmania and New Zealand in 1642. While the Dutch named the region 'New Holland,' they chose not to settle there because they found no immediately valuable resources like spices or gold.
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