Australia’s Inland Explorers
Gregory Blaxland, William Wentworth and William Lawson
– found a route across the Blue Mountains. From Australian Museum
Robert O’Hara Burke and William Wills
– the first explorers to successfully cross the continent from south to north. From Australian Museum
Ludwig Leichhardt
– completed one of the longest inland explorative journeys in Australia, From Australian Museum
Charles Sturt
– charted the river systems of Australia. From the Australian Museum
Charles Sturt
– best known for his exploration of central Australia and the Murray River. From National Geographic Kids