SettingsExplorers of Australia
Abel Tasman
Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer, explorer and merchant, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the VOC.
Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer, explorer and merchant, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the VOC.
Alexander Forrest
Alexander Forrest CMG, was an explorer and surveyor of Western Australia, as well as a politician.
Alexander Forrest CMG, was an explorer and surveyor of Western Australia, as well as a politician.
Alfred Gibson
Alfred Gibson (died 1874) was an Australian explorer who died in an 1874 expedition organised by Ernest Giles that sought to cross the deserts of Western Australia from east to west.
Alfred Gibson (died 1874) was an Australian explorer who died in an 1874 expedition organised by Ernest Giles that sought to cross the deserts of Western Australia from east to west.
Allan Cunningham (botanist)
Allan Cunningham was an English botanist and explorer, primarily known for his travels in New South Wales to collect plants.
Allan Cunningham was an English botanist and explorer, primarily known for his travels in New South Wales to collect plants.
Anselme Riedlé
Anselme Riedlé (1775–1801) was gardener at the Jardin des Plantes who was invited to join the Nicolas Baudin scientific expedition (1800–1804) in the corvettes Géographe and Naturaliste ...
Anselme Riedlé (1775–1801) was gardener at the Jardin des Plantes who was invited to join the Nicolas Baudin scientific expedition (1800–1804) in the corvettes Géographe and Naturaliste ...
Antoine Guichenot
Antoine Guichenot or Guichenault ( 1801–1817) was "gardener's boy" on the 1801—1803 French scientific voyage to Australia under Nicolas Baudin, and the 1817 voyage under Louis de Freycinet.
Antoine Guichenot or Guichenault ( 1801–1817) was "gardener's boy" on the 1801—1803 French scientific voyage to Australia under Nicolas Baudin, and the 1817 voyage under Louis de Freycinet.
Cecil Madigan
Cecil Thomas Madigan (15 October 1889 - 14 January 1947) was an Australian explorer and geologist born in Renmark, South Australia.
Cecil Thomas Madigan (15 October 1889 - 14 January 1947) was an Australian explorer and geologist born in Renmark, South Australia.
Charles Fraser (botanist)
Charles Fraser or Frazer (1788 – 22 December 1831) was Colonial Botanist of New South Wales from 1821 to 1831.
Charles Fraser or Frazer (1788 – 22 December 1831) was Colonial Botanist of New South Wales from 1821 to 1831.
Charles Grimes
Charles Grimes (24 February 1772 – 19 February 1858) was an English-born surveyor who did some valuable work in colonial Australia.
Charles Grimes (24 February 1772 – 19 February 1858) was an English-born surveyor who did some valuable work in colonial Australia.
Charles Sturt
Captain Charles Napier Sturt was a British explorer of Australia, and part of the European exploration of Australia.
Captain Charles Napier Sturt was a British explorer of Australia, and part of the European exploration of Australia.
Charles Throsby
Charles Throsby (1777 - 1828) was an Australian explorer, pioneer and parliamentarian.
Charles Throsby (1777 - 1828) was an Australian explorer, pioneer and parliamentarian.
Charles Tyers
Captain Charles James Tyers RN FRSV (13 September 1806–20 September 1870) was a 19th century Australian surveyor and explorer, and the Commissioner for Crown Lands for Portland (1841) and ...
Captain Charles James Tyers RN FRSV (13 September 1806–20 September 1870) was a 19th century Australian surveyor and explorer, and the Commissioner for Crown Lands for Portland (1841) and ...
Charles von Hügel
Charles von Hügel (born Carl Alexander Anselm Baron von Hügel; 1795-1870) was an Austrian army officer, diplomat, botanist and explorer, now primarily remembered for his travels in northern Indi...
Charles von Hügel (born Carl Alexander Anselm Baron von Hügel; 1795-1870) was an Austrian army officer, diplomat, botanist and explorer, now primarily remembered for his travels in northern Indi...
Charles Wedge
Charles Wedge was a surveyor and explorer of the North West of Western Australia.
Charles Wedge was a surveyor and explorer of the North West of Western Australia.
Charles-Pierre Boullanger
Charles-Pierre Boullanger was a French geographer who served on the survey vessel Le Géographe as a midshipman cartographer and hydrographic engineer on Nicolas Baudin’s scientific expedition to...
Charles-Pierre Boullanger was a French geographer who served on the survey vessel Le Géographe as a midshipman cartographer and hydrographic engineer on Nicolas Baudin’s scientific expedition to...
Clement Hodgkinson
Clement Hodgkinson (1818 – 5 September 1893) was a notable English naturalist, explorer and surveyor of Australia.
Clement Hodgkinson (1818 – 5 September 1893) was a notable English naturalist, explorer and surveyor of Australia.
Collet Barker
Collet Barker was a British military officer and explorer.
Collet Barker was a British military officer and explorer.
David Carnegie (explorer)
The Hon. David Wynford Carnegie was an explorer and gold prospector in Western Australia.
The Hon. David Wynford Carnegie was an explorer and gold prospector in Western Australia.
David Lindsay (explorer)
David Lindsay (20 June 1856 – 17 December 1922) was an Australian explorer and surveyor and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London.
David Lindsay (20 June 1856 – 17 December 1922) was an Australian explorer and surveyor and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, London.
Edmund Kennedy
Edmund Besley Court Kennedy was an explorer in Australia in the mid nineteenth century.
Edmund Besley Court Kennedy was an explorer in Australia in the mid nineteenth century.
Edmund Lockyer
Edmund Lockyer, (21 January 1784) – 10 June 1860) was a British soldier and explorer of Australia.
Edmund Lockyer, (21 January 1784) – 10 June 1860) was a British soldier and explorer of Australia.
Edward John Eyre
Edward John Eyre was an English land explorer of the Australian continent, colonial administrator, and a controversial Governor of Jamaica.
Edward John Eyre was an English land explorer of the Australian continent, colonial administrator, and a controversial Governor of Jamaica.
Ernest Favenc
Ernest Favenc (21 October 1845 – 14 November 1908) was an explorer of Australia, a journalist and historian.
Ernest Favenc (21 October 1845 – 14 November 1908) was an explorer of Australia, a journalist and historian.
Ernest Giles
William Ernest Powell Giles, best known as Ernest Giles, was an Australian explorer who led three major expeditions in central Australia.
William Ernest Powell Giles, best known as Ernest Giles, was an Australian explorer who led three major expeditions in central Australia.
Ferdinand von Mueller
Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, KCMG was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist.
Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, KCMG was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist.
Francis Barrallier
Francis Louis Barrallier (1773 – 11 June 1853) was a French-born explorer of Australia.
Francis Louis Barrallier (1773 – 11 June 1853) was a French-born explorer of Australia.
Francis Cadell (explorer)
Francis William Cadell (9 February 1822–1879) was a European explorer of Australia, most remembered for opening the Murray River up for transport by steamship.
Francis William Cadell (9 February 1822–1879) was a European explorer of Australia, most remembered for opening the Murray River up for transport by steamship.
François Edmond Eugène de Barlatier de Mas
François Edmond Eugène de Barlatier de Mas was a French naval officer, born in 1810 in the Saussay.
François Edmond Eugène de Barlatier de Mas was a French naval officer, born in 1810 in the Saussay.
Frederick Bedwell
Lieutenant Commander Frederick Bedwell (1796–1853) was a sailor in the Royal Navy.
Lieutenant Commander Frederick Bedwell (1796–1853) was a sailor in the Royal Navy.
Frederick Henry Litchfield
Frederick Henry Litchfield, pastoralist, gold miner, explorer, usually known as Fred, is a South Australian prominently associated with the early exploration of the Northern Territory, and more ...
Frederick Henry Litchfield, pastoralist, gold miner, explorer, usually known as Fred, is a South Australian prominently associated with the early exploration of the Northern Territory, and more ...
Frederick Walker (explorer)
Frederick Walker (c. 1820 - 19 September 1866) property manager, first Commandant of the 'Queensland' Native Police Force and Australian explorer.
Frederick Walker (c. 1820 - 19 September 1866) property manager, first Commandant of the 'Queensland' Native Police Force and Australian explorer.
Frederick Walker (native police commandant)
Frederick Walker (c. 1820 - 19 September 1866) a property manager, was the first Commandant of the Native Police Force and an Australian explorer.
Frederick Walker (c. 1820 - 19 September 1866) a property manager, was the first Commandant of the Native Police Force and an Australian explorer.
Félix Delahaye
Félix Delahaye was a French gardener who served on the Bruni d'Entrecasteaux voyage that was sent by the French National Assembly to search for the missing explorer Jean-François La Perouse.
Félix Delahaye was a French gardener who served on the Bruni d'Entrecasteaux voyage that was sent by the French National Assembly to search for the missing explorer Jean-François La Perouse.
George Austin (gardener)
George Austin was one of two gardeners trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London and sent by Joseph Banks to care for plants on a voyage to the British colony in New Holland in 1789.
George Austin was one of two gardeners trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London and sent by Joseph Banks to care for plants on a voyage to the British colony in New Holland in 1789.
George Bass
George Bass was a British naval surgeon and explorer of Australia.
George Bass was a British naval surgeon and explorer of Australia.
George Evans (explorer)
George William Evans (January 5, 1780 – October 16, 1852) was a surveyor and early explorer in the colony of New South Wales.
George William Evans (January 5, 1780 – October 16, 1852) was a surveyor and early explorer in the colony of New South Wales.
George Grey
Sir George Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 – 19 September 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), the 11th Pre...
Sir George Grey, KCB (14 April 1812 – 19 September 1898) was a soldier, explorer, Governor of South Australia, twice Governor of New Zealand, Governor of Cape Colony (South Africa), the 11th Pre...
George Macleay
Sir George Macleay KCMG, was an Australian explorer and politician.
Sir George Macleay KCMG, was an Australian explorer and politician.
Hamilton Hume
Hamilton Hume was an early explorer of the present-day Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Hamilton Hume was an early explorer of the present-day Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Henry Dangar
Henry Dangar (1796 - 1861) was a surveyor and explorer of Australia in the early period of British colonisation.
Henry Dangar (1796 - 1861) was a surveyor and explorer of Australia in the early period of British colonisation.
Henry Lidgbird Ball
Henry Lidgbird Ball was a Royal Navy officer, best known for discovering and exploring Lord Howe Island.
Henry Lidgbird Ball was a Royal Navy officer, best known for discovering and exploring Lord Howe Island.
Henry Mangles Denham
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Mangles Denham, CMG was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station.
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Mangles Denham, CMG was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Station.
Jackey Jackey
Jackey Jackey is the name by which Galmahra, the Aboriginal Australian guide and companion to surveyor Edmund Kennedy was known.
Jackey Jackey is the name by which Galmahra, the Aboriginal Australian guide and companion to surveyor Edmund Kennedy was known.
Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin
Baron Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin (13 October 1768 – 23 April 1839) was a rear admiral of the French navy and later a Baron.
Baron Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin (13 October 1768 – 23 April 1839) was a rear admiral of the French navy and later a Baron.
James Cook
Captain James Cook, FRS, RN was a British explorer, navigator and cartographer who ultimately rose to the rank of captain in the Royal Navy.
Captain James Cook, FRS, RN was a British explorer, navigator and cartographer who ultimately rose to the rank of captain in the Royal Navy.
James Grant (navigator)
James Grant (1772 – 11 November 1833) was a British Royal Navy officer and navigator in the early nineteenth century.
James Grant (1772 – 11 November 1833) was a British Royal Navy officer and navigator in the early nineteenth century.
James Kelly (Australian explorer)
James Kelly, Australian mariner, explorer and port official, was born on 24 December 1791 at Parramatta, New South Wales.
James Kelly, Australian mariner, explorer and port official, was born on 24 December 1791 at Parramatta, New South Wales.
James King (Royal Navy officer)
James King FRS (1750 – October 1784) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
James King FRS (1750 – October 1784) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
James Meehan
James Meehan (1774 – April 21, 1826) was an Irish-Australian explorer and surveyor.
James Meehan (1774 – April 21, 1826) was an Irish-Australian explorer and surveyor.
Jan Carstenszoon
Jan Carstenszoon was a 17th century Dutch explorer.
Jan Carstenszoon was a 17th century Dutch explorer.
Jean Nicolas Collignon
Jean Nicolas Collignon (1762–?1788) was a gardener and botanist from the Jardin du Roi who served on the La Pérouse expedition to the South Seas (1785–?1788).
Jean Nicolas Collignon (1762–?1788) was a gardener and botanist from the Jardin du Roi who served on the La Pérouse expedition to the South Seas (1785–?1788).
Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse
Jean François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse was a French Navy officer and explorer whose expedition vanished in Oceania.
Jean François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse was a French Navy officer and explorer whose expedition vanished in Oceania.
Jess Young
Jess Young was an explorer who accompanied Ernest Giles during his fourth expedition, making some important botanical collections along the way.
Jess Young was an explorer who accompanied Ernest Giles during his fourth expedition, making some important botanical collections along the way.
Johann Menge
Johannes Menge (4 January 1788 – 1852), was South Australia's first geologist, an early explorer of the new colony, and influential in the settlement of the Barossa Valley.
Johannes Menge (4 January 1788 – 1852), was South Australia's first geologist, an early explorer of the new colony, and influential in the settlement of the Barossa Valley.
John Ainsworth Horrocks
John Ainsworth Horrocks (22 March 1818 – 23 September 1846) was one of the first settlers in the Clare Valley in 1839.
John Ainsworth Horrocks (22 March 1818 – 23 September 1846) was one of the first settlers in the Clare Valley in 1839.
John Allen (miner)
John Allen (born 7 May 1775; date of death unknown) was a lead miner, notable as a junior member of the party of naturalists that accompanied the 1801–1803 voyage of HMS Investigator under M...
John Allen (born 7 May 1775; date of death unknown) was a lead miner, notable as a junior member of the party of naturalists that accompanied the 1801–1803 voyage of HMS Investigator under M...
John Batman
John Batman was an Australian grazier, businessman and explorer who is best known for his role in the founding of a settlement which became Melbourne and the colony of Victoria.
John Batman was an Australian grazier, businessman and explorer who is best known for his role in the founding of a settlement which became Melbourne and the colony of Victoria.
John Baxter (explorer)
John Baxter (died 29 April 1841) was a friend and companion of Edward John Eyre on his crossing of the Nullarbor Plain in 1840-1841.
John Baxter (died 29 April 1841) was a friend and companion of Edward John Eyre on his crossing of the Nullarbor Plain in 1840-1841.
John Clements Wickham
John Clements Wickham (21 November 17986 January 1864) was a naval officer, magistrate and administrator.
John Clements Wickham (21 November 17986 January 1864) was a naval officer, magistrate and administrator.
John Forrest
Sir John Forrest GCMG was an Australian explorer, the first Premier of Western Australia and a cabinet minister in Australia's first federal parliament.
Sir John Forrest GCMG was an Australian explorer, the first Premier of Western Australia and a cabinet minister in Australia's first federal parliament.
John Franklin
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS RN was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer.
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS RN was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer.
John Gilbert (naturalist)
John Gilbert (1812? – 28 June 1845) was an English naturalist and explorer.
John Gilbert (1812? – 28 June 1845) was an English naturalist and explorer.
John Gore (Royal Navy captain)
Captain John Gore (died 1790) was a British American sailor who circumnavigated the globe four times with the Royal Navy in the 18th century and accompanied Captain James Cook in his discoveries...
Captain John Gore (died 1790) was a British American sailor who circumnavigated the globe four times with the Royal Navy in the 18th century and accompanied Captain James Cook in his discoveries...
John Harris Browne
John Harris Brown (22 April 1817 – 12 January 1904) was an explorer in Australia and a pioneer pastoralist.
John Harris Brown (22 April 1817 – 12 January 1904) was an explorer in Australia and a pioneer pastoralist.
John Hayes (explorer)
Sir John Hayes (11 February 1768 – 3 July 1831) was an 18th century explorer for the British East India Company, who explored eastern Tasmania and named the Derwent River in 1793.
Sir John Hayes (11 February 1768 – 3 July 1831) was an 18th century explorer for the British East India Company, who explored eastern Tasmania and named the Derwent River in 1793.
John Helder Wedge
John Helder Wedge (1793 – 22 November 1872) was a surveyor, explorer and politician in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania, Australia).
John Helder Wedge (1793 – 22 November 1872) was a surveyor, explorer and politician in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania, Australia).
John King (explorer)
John King (15 December 1838 – 15 January 1872) was an Irish soldier who achieved fame as an Australian explorer.
John King (15 December 1838 – 15 January 1872) was an Irish soldier who achieved fame as an Australian explorer.
John Lort Stokes
Admiral John Lort Stokes, RN (1812 - 11 June 1885) was an officer in the Royal Navy who travelled on HMS Beagle for close to eighteen years.
Admiral John Lort Stokes, RN (1812 - 11 June 1885) was an officer in the Royal Navy who travelled on HMS Beagle for close to eighteen years.
John MacGillivray
John MacGillivray (18 December 1821 – 6 June 1867) was a Scottish-naturalist, active in Australia between 1842 and 1867.
John MacGillivray (18 December 1821 – 6 June 1867) was a Scottish-naturalist, active in Australia between 1842 and 1867.
John McDouall Stuart
John McDouall Stuart (7 September 18155 June 1866) was one of the most accomplished and famous of all Australia's inland explorers.
John McDouall Stuart (7 September 18155 June 1866) was one of the most accomplished and famous of all Australia's inland explorers.
John McKinlay
John McKinlay (26 August 1819 – 31 December 1872), was a grazier and explorer of Australia and leader of the search party for the Burke and Wills expedition.
John McKinlay (26 August 1819 – 31 December 1872), was a grazier and explorer of Australia and leader of the search party for the Burke and Wills expedition.
John Murray (Australian explorer)
John Murray was a seaman and explorer of Australia.
John Murray was a seaman and explorer of Australia.
John Oxley
John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley was an explorer and surveyor of Australia in the early period of English colonisation.
John Joseph William Molesworth Oxley was an explorer and surveyor of Australia in the early period of English colonisation.
John Ross (explorer)
John Ross (17 May 1817 – 5 February 1903) was a Scottish Australian drover and explorer.
John Ross (17 May 1817 – 5 February 1903) was a Scottish Australian drover and explorer.
Joseph Banks
Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet, GCB, PRS (19 June 1820) was an English naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences.
Sir Joseph Banks, 1st Baronet, GCB, PRS (19 June 1820) was an English naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences.
Joseph Wild
Joseph Wild (also Wilde) (c.1759 or 1773–1847) was an early explorer of Australia.
Joseph Wild (also Wilde) (c.1759 or 1773–1847) was an early explorer of Australia.
Jules Dumont d'Urville
Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville (23 May 1790 – 8 May 1842) was a French explorer, naval officer and rear admiral, who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand ...
Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville (23 May 1790 – 8 May 1842) was a French explorer, naval officer and rear admiral, who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand ...
Louis Receveur
Claude-Francois Joseph Louis Receveur (1757 – 17 February 1788) was a French Franciscan priest, naturalist and astronomer who sailed with Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse.
Claude-Francois Joseph Louis Receveur (1757 – 17 February 1788) was a French Franciscan priest, naturalist and astronomer who sailed with Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse.
Ludwig Becker
Dr Ludwig Becker (1808 – 29 April 1861) was an Australian artist, explorer and naturalist born in Darmstadt, Germany.
Dr Ludwig Becker (1808 – 29 April 1861) was an Australian artist, explorer and naturalist born in Darmstadt, Germany.
Ludwig Becker (explorer)
Ludwig Becker (5 September 1808 – 29 April 1861) was an Australian artist, explorer and naturalist born in Darmstadt, Germany.
Ludwig Becker (5 September 1808 – 29 April 1861) was an Australian artist, explorer and naturalist born in Darmstadt, Germany.
Ludwig Leichhardt
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, known as Ludwig Leichhardt, was a Prussian explorer and naturalist, most famous for his exploration of northern and central Australia.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Leichhardt, known as Ludwig Leichhardt, was a Prussian explorer and naturalist, most famous for his exploration of northern and central Australia.
Luís Vaz de Torres
Luís Vaz de Torres, also Luis Váez de Torres in the Spanish spelling, was a 16th-17th century maritime explorer serving the Spanish Crown, noted for the first recorded navigation of the st...
Luís Vaz de Torres, also Luis Váez de Torres in the Spanish spelling, was a 16th-17th century maritime explorer serving the Spanish Crown, noted for the first recorded navigation of the st...
Mark John Currie
Captain Mark John Currie RN played a significant role in the exploration of Australia and the foundation of the Swan River Colony, later named Western Australia.
Captain Mark John Currie RN played a significant role in the exploration of Australia and the foundation of the Swan River Colony, later named Western Australia.
Matthew Flinders
Captain Matthew Flinders RN was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.
Captain Matthew Flinders RN was a distinguished navigator and cartographer, who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and identify it as a continent.
Nicolas Baudin
Nicolas-Thomas Baudin was a French explorer, cartographer, naturalist and hydrographer.
Nicolas-Thomas Baudin was a French explorer, cartographer, naturalist and hydrographer.
Paweł Edmund Strzelecki
Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki KCB CMG FRGS MRS, was a Polish-born explorer and geologist who in 1845 also became a British subject.
Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki KCB CMG FRGS MRS, was a Polish-born explorer and geologist who in 1845 also became a British subject.
Peter Good
Peter Good (date of birth unknown, died 12 June 1802) was the gardener assistant to botanist Robert Brown on the voyage of HMS Investigator under Matthew Flinders, during which the coast of ...
Peter Good (date of birth unknown, died 12 June 1802) was the gardener assistant to botanist Robert Brown on the voyage of HMS Investigator under Matthew Flinders, during which the coast of ...
Peter Warburton
Colonel Peter Egerton-Warburton CMG (born 16 August 1813, Cheshire, England – died 5 November 1889, Adelaide, South Australia) was a British explorer who sealed his legacy by a particular...
Colonel Peter Egerton-Warburton CMG (born 16 August 1813, Cheshire, England – died 5 November 1889, Adelaide, South Australia) was a British explorer who sealed his legacy by a particular...
Phillip Parker King
Admiral Phillip Parker King, FRS, RN was an early explorer of the Australian and Patagonian coasts.
Admiral Phillip Parker King, FRS, RN was an early explorer of the Australian and Patagonian coasts.
Robert D. FitzGerald
Robert David FitzGerald (or possibly Robert Desmond FitzGerald) (30 November 1830 – 12 August 1892) was an Irish-Australian surveyor, ornithologist, botanist and poet.
Robert David FitzGerald (or possibly Robert Desmond FitzGerald) (30 November 1830 – 12 August 1892) was an Irish-Australian surveyor, ornithologist, botanist and poet.
Robert O'Hara Burke
Robert O'Hara Burke was an Irish soldier and police officer, who achieved fame as an Australian explorer.
Robert O'Hara Burke was an Irish soldier and police officer, who achieved fame as an Australian explorer.
Robyn Davidson
Robyn Davidson (born 6 September 1950) is an Australian writer best known for her book Tracks, about a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of west Australia using camels.
Robyn Davidson (born 6 September 1950) is an Australian writer best known for her book Tracks, about a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of west Australia using camels.
Samuel Stutchbury
Samuel Stutchbury (1798–1859) was an English naturalist and geologist.
Samuel Stutchbury (1798–1859) was an English naturalist and geologist.
Thomas Baines
(John) Thomas Baines (27 November 1820 – 8 May 1875) was an English artist and explorer of British colonial southern Africa and Australia.
(John) Thomas Baines (27 November 1820 – 8 May 1875) was an English artist and explorer of British colonial southern Africa and Australia.
Thomas Laycock
Thomas Laycock was an English soldier, explorer, and later businessman, who served in North America during the War of 1812, but is most famous for being the first European to travel overland thr...
Thomas Laycock was an English soldier, explorer, and later businessman, who served in North America during the War of 1812, but is most famous for being the first European to travel overland thr...
Thomas Mitchell (explorer)
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, surveyor and explorer of south-eastern Australia, was born at Craigend in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, surveyor and explorer of south-eastern Australia, was born at Craigend in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Thomas Petrie
Thomas Petrie (31 January 1831 – August 26, 1910) was an Australian explorer, grazier and friend of Aboriginals.
Thomas Petrie (31 January 1831 – August 26, 1910) was an Australian explorer, grazier and friend of Aboriginals.
Timothy O'Hea
Timothy O'Hea VC (1843 – 1874) was born in Schull, County Cork was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Timothy O'Hea VC (1843 – 1874) was born in Schull, County Cork was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Tobias Furneaux
Captain Tobias Furneaux was an English navigator and Royal Navy officer, who accompanied James Cook on his second voyage of exploration.
Captain Tobias Furneaux was an English navigator and Royal Navy officer, who accompanied James Cook on his second voyage of exploration.
Tommy Windich
Tommy Windich was an Indigenous Australian member of a number of exploring expeditions in Western Australia in the 1860s and 1870s.
Tommy Windich was an Indigenous Australian member of a number of exploring expeditions in Western Australia in the 1860s and 1870s.
Watkin Tench
Watkin Tench was a British marine officer who is best known for publishing two books describing his experiences in the First Fleet, which established the first settlement in Australia in 1788.
Watkin Tench was a British marine officer who is best known for publishing two books describing his experiences in the First Fleet, which established the first settlement in Australia in 1788.
Willem Janszoon
Willem Janszoon (c. 1570–1630), Dutch navigator and colonial governor, is the first European known to have seen the coast of Australia.
Willem Janszoon (c. 1570–1630), Dutch navigator and colonial governor, is the first European known to have seen the coast of Australia.
Willem Schouten
Willem Cornelisz Schouten (c. 1567 – 1625) was a Dutch navigator for the Dutch East India Company.
Willem Cornelisz Schouten (c. 1567 – 1625) was a Dutch navigator for the Dutch East India Company.
William Dampier
William Dampier (5 September 1651 - 8 March 1715) was the first Englishman to explore parts of New Holland (Australia) and the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
William Dampier (5 September 1651 - 8 March 1715) was the first Englishman to explore parts of New Holland (Australia) and the first person to circumnavigate the world three times.
William Dawes (Royal Marines officer)
William Dawes was an officer of the Royal Marines, an astronomer, engineer, botanist, surveyor, explorer, abolitionist and colonial administrator.
William Dawes was an officer of the Royal Marines, an astronomer, engineer, botanist, surveyor, explorer, abolitionist and colonial administrator.
William Gosse
William Christie Gosse (1842–12 August 1881), explorer, was born in Hertfordshire, England and migrated to Australia with his father Dr. William Gosse in 1850.
William Christie Gosse (1842–12 August 1881), explorer, was born in Hertfordshire, England and migrated to Australia with his father Dr. William Gosse in 1850.
William Hann
William Hann (1837 - 1889) was a pastoralist and explorer in northern Queensland, Australia.
William Hann (1837 - 1889) was a pastoralist and explorer in northern Queensland, Australia.
William Harry Tietkins
William Harry Tietkins, explorer and naturalist, was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1859.
William Harry Tietkins, explorer and naturalist, was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1859.
William Hobson
Captain William Hobson RN (26 September 1792 – 10 September 1842) was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Captain William Hobson RN (26 September 1792 – 10 September 1842) was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi.
William John Wills
William John Wills was an English surveyor who also trained for a while as a surgeon.
William John Wills was an English surveyor who also trained for a while as a surgeon.
William Landsborough
William Landsborough (21 February 1825 – 16 March 1886) was an explorer of Australia.
William Landsborough (21 February 1825 – 16 March 1886) was an explorer of Australia.
William Lawson (explorer)
William Lawson was an explorer of New South Wales, Australia who co-discovered a passage inland through the Blue Mountains from Sydney.
William Lawson was an explorer of New South Wales, Australia who co-discovered a passage inland through the Blue Mountains from Sydney.
William Parker Snow
William Parker Snow was a minor Arctic explorer, writer and mariner.
William Parker Snow was a minor Arctic explorer, writer and mariner.
William Paterson (explorer)
Colonel William Paterson, FRS was a Scottish soldier, explorer, Lieutenant governor and botanist best known for leading early settlement in Tasmania.
Colonel William Paterson, FRS was a Scottish soldier, explorer, Lieutenant governor and botanist best known for leading early settlement in Tasmania.
William Wentworth
William Charles Wentworth was an Australian poet, explorer, journalist and politician, and one of the leading figures of early colonial New South Wales.
William Charles Wentworth was an Australian poet, explorer, journalist and politician, and one of the leading figures of early colonial New South Wales.
Wylie (person)
Wylie was an indigenous Australian originally from the tribes around Albany in Western Australia.
Wylie was an indigenous Australian originally from the tribes around Albany in Western Australia.