Burke and Wills were in an unofficial race with John MacDouall Stuart to cross the continent from south to north and back again.
In 1860, Burke and Wills departed Melbourne to become the first explorers to attempt to cross the continent of Australia from south to north. Their journey was unsuccessful, and both Burke and Wills (and another man, Grey) died out in the Australian desert.
No. Explorers Burke and Wills were unrelated.
Australian explorers Burke and Wills spoke English.
Burke and Wills travelled from Melbourne, Victoria to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The exploration of Burke and Wills took place in 1860-1861.
Burke came from Ireland, Wills from England
The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.
On the Burke and Wills expedition, Wills was initially appointed as third-in-command, surveyor, astronomical and meteorological observer. When George Landells resigned after a dispute with Burke (some sources say Burke fired Landells), Wills was then appointed second-in-command.
The Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne in 1860.
Thoroughly. Burke and Wills both died in June/July 1861.
Burke and Wills - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA
During Burke and Wills' expedition, they used both horses and camels.