Port Molyneux : the story of Maori and pakeha in South Otago : a centennial history : commemorating the landing of George Willsher and his companions at Willsher Bay, June 28, 1840 : with a programme for the unveiling of the centennial cairn, erected by the Clutha County Council, June 28, 1940
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As Cook set down very few harbours on his South Island map, it is quite understandable that sealers and whalers should endeavour to use Molyneux as a base. Later, of course, they forsook this open bay for places like Akaroa, Otago Harbour, Waikawa, and the good harbours of Stewart Island.