Explorers of Australia
While travelling our beautiful country, Australia, what better opportunity to discuss our history and explorers than when you are following in their footsteps! We hope your little explorers enjoy our worksheets on some of the most famous explorer's in Australian history.
Edward John Eyre
Eyre travelled westward from South Australia across what is now known as Eyre Peninsula and along the coast into Western Australia. A great worksheet for those young explorers wanting to follow his route and learn about his adventures.
Relevant States: SA, WA
Suitable for Ages 7-12
Purchase this 4 page worksheet here
John Forrest
John Forrest was an explorer, surveyor and in 1890 became the first Premier of Western Australia. An important part of Western Australian History and a great worksheet for your kids to learn about while travelling through Western Australia! Don’t forget to read about our day at John Forrest National Park. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Relevant States: WA, SA,
Suitable Ages 7- 12
You can purchase this 4 page worksheet and parent answers here
Matthew Flinders
Captain Matthew Flinders was an English navigator and cartographer who led the first circumnavigation of Australia and identified it as a continent. Flinders made three voyages to the southern ocean between 1791 and 1810.
Learn about all things Flinders! Even his famous cat, Trim!
Relevant States: WA, SA, VIC, TAS, NSW, ACT, QLD, NT
Suitable Ages 7-12
You can purchase this 5 page worksheet and parents answers here
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