Le Bons Bay, on the eastern side of Banks Peninsula. The bay is said to be named after a French sailor, Le Bon, who was sent ashore by his captain to investigate what was thought to be Akaroa Harbour. The area was first settled by the French.,For many years the only access to the bay was by boat.
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58Le Bons Bay, on the eastern side of Banks Peninsula. The bay is said to be named after a French sailor, Le Bon, who was sent ashore by his captain to investigate what was thought to be Akaroa Harbour. The area was first settled by the French.,For many years the only access to the bay was by boat. Press, 8 June 1989, Page 26
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