Abel Tasman

Tasman sighted the west coast of New Zealand's South Island, becoming the first European to reach the islands. He charted parts of the coastline but did not land due to hostile encounters with Maori.

Tasman discovered the island of Tasmania, which he named Van Diemen's Land. He charted its coastline and claimed it for the Netherlands, though no settlement was established.

Tasman sailed along the northern coast of New Guinea, mapping parts of the island. He also charted the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands, expanding Dutch knowledge of the Pacific.

Tasman sighted the Fiji Islands during his Pacific voyage. He did not land but charted the islands, making him the first European to record their existence.