In late 1642, Abel Tasman discovered both Van Diemen's Land
(Tasmania), and Staten Landt (the South Island of New Zealand).
Later 'the ditch', aka the Tasman Sea, that lies between the two
lands, was named in his honour.
In June 2010, two South Island geocachers -
Moneydork and
rediguana - are spending 6 days caching in Tasmania and would
love to meet up and socialise with local geocachers over a beer or
two and dinner.
Date: Thursday, 17th of June
Time: 6:30pm for drinks, optional meals to
follow
Locachion:
The Carlyle Hotel,
Moonah