Why Is Doubtless Bay Called Doubtless Bay?

Doubtless Bay was named by Captain James Cook during his first voyage of Pacific exploration in 1769. When Cook sailed past the entrance to the area, he recorded in his journal "doubtless a bay", hence the name.

Why is it called Doubtless Bay?

In December 1769 Captain James Cook of the 'Endeavour' sailed past the entrance to Doubtless Bay, recording in his journal that it was 'doubtless a bay', hence the name.

Why is Cable Bay called Cable Bay?

History of Cable Bay Station. Cable Bay is named after the communication cable that connected New Zealand to the rest of the world for many years. More recently it has been farmed by generations of the Stuart family. Cable Bay was originally named Schroeders Mistake.