Cook's Landing

Cook’s Landing refers to the site in New Zealand where Captain James Cook first landed in 1769 during his exploration of the Pacific. It is historically significant as the point where Cook made initial contact with the Māori people and established New Zealand’s early European interactions. The location, at Poverty Bay on the North Island, marked the beginning of European awareness and eventual colonization of the region. Today, it is recognized for its historical importance, commemorated with landmarks and considered a key moment in New Zealand’s history of exploration and cultural exchange.