Ludwig Leichhardt 170 year commemoration to Victoria Settlement
near Gunners Quoin, Northern Territory (Australia)
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Itinerary description
This is a site of great cultural & historical signifigance
This was a combined mountain bike - bush walking trip.
There is no phone reception & no water. Take minimum 10 litres water per person.
From the junction it is approx 33 kilometers of good unsealed road. It does not get used much so there are very little corrugations or sand - good for mountain bike. Allow 3 hours
The walk in is approx 8 kilometers - flat country with sparse shade. Allow 3 hours.
It is recomended to overnight at the settlement.
Video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-NUIR8HsA
Best months are June to August when weather is less humid.
Waypoints
Port Essington Ludwig Leichhardt Commemoration
On 17 December 1845 Ludwig Leichhardt & his fellow explorers arrived at Victoria Settlement, Port Essington after their marathon 4800 km. overland expedition from Southern Queensland. They arrived unannounced & to the great surprise of the soldiers & settlers of this remote outpost.170 years later this route will show the way to honour the achievement of Leichhardt & his party by arriving at this outpost - overland & unannounced.
Sunrise Victoria Settlement.jpg
Sunrise Victoria Settlement.jpg
Araru Start of bike section.jpg
Araru Start of bike section.jpg
Minto Head jetty.jpg
Minto Head jetty.jpg
Start of hiking section.jpg
Start of hiking section.jpg
Adams Head, Victoria Settlement.jpg
Adams Head, Victoria Settlement.jpg
Typical terrain near Port Essington.jpg
Typical terrain near Port Essington.jpg
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