Tasman Sea
Sydney-Auckland ocean stretch
The Tasman Sea is the body of water between Australia and New Zealand, part of the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Named for Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, it spans roughly 2,000 kilometers and is known for rough conditions.
Sailors and swimmers who cross it are said to have crossed the Tasman or done the Tasman.
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