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Eyre opted for a fairly lightly equipped expedition. He started off with 13 horses, 40 sheep and enough supplies for three months. By the time he left Fowler's Bay, he had decided to leave most of the supplies, and travel with just 11 pack horses and 6 sheep, and at least several dozen kilograms of flour. He allowed for half a litre of water a day.
What else can I help you with?
Was Edward John Eyre rich?
No, Edward Eyre was not rich. In fact, he had to sell most of his own stock animals in order to fund his expedition across the Nullarbor.
How long was Edward Eyre's expedition?
Eyre departed on his journey across the Nullarbor in November 1840, and arrived at the west coast on 7 July 1841. The journey took about 8 months.
What did Edward Eyre cross?
Edward Eyre crossed the Nullarbor Plain.
What made Edward John Eyre go on his expedition?
He went because of a sence of adventure, Victorian values, pride and determination and also because no one else had done it! I retreaced some of his 1841 expedition across the Nullarbor in 2008. My name is Chris Eyre a great great grandson of Edward John Eyre.
Did Edward John Eyre complete his expedition?
Yes: Eyre and his faithful remaining Aboriginal companion, Wylie, endured months of gruelling trekking across the Nullarbor, finally reaching Albany on 7 July 1841.
What year did Eyre cross the Nullarbor Plain?
Edward Eyre crossed the Nullarbor Plain in 1840-1841.
How long did Edward John Eyre take to cross the Nullarbor?
Eyre departed on his journey across the Nullarbor in November 1840, and arrived at the west coast in July 1841. The journey took about 8 months.
What was Edward John Eyre most known for?
Australian explorer Edward Eyre was arguably best known for his incredible feat of crossing the Nullarbor Plain from Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, to Albany, or King George's Sound, in Western Australia. Eyre was the first to travel across the Nullarbor Plain.
Who was involved in Eyre's expedition?
Others involved in Eyre's expedition across the Nullarbor included:Eyre's overseer, John BaxterWylie, an aborigine from Western AustraliaJoey and Yarry, two Aborigines from New South Wales
Where did Wylie explore?
Wylie was the Aborigine who faithfully accompanied Edward Eyre across the Nullarbor Plain, from Streaky Bay to Albany in the west.
Which explorer first crossed the Nullarbor Plain?
The first explorer to cross the Nullarbor Plain was Edward John Eyre.
Where did Edward John Eyre travel to and from?
Eyre's major journey was between Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, and Albany, or King George's Sound, in Western Australia. Eyre was the first to travel across the Nullarbor Plain.
