Students can download this write a postcard template to assist them with their design. Book dirk hartog island eco lodge, dirk hartog island on tripadvisor. Born in amsterdam, netherlands dirk hartog was born in amerstam netherlands in 1580, and baptised on 30 october. The states capital, perth, is australias western gateway. Facts about dirk hartog tell the readers about a dutch sailor and explorer in 17th century.
Last week on 25 october was the 400 th anniversary of the landing of the dutch explorer, dirk hartog, on a windswept island on the west coast of what we now know as australia and of course hartog is famous for leaving behind an inscribed pewter dish, the earliest. For its entire length, it looked arid, disagreeable and dreary. Most dirk hartog island hotels offer free cancellation. The 6 guest rooms and private villa blend simple elegance with rustic luxury and comfort, offering stunning ocean views. This resource has been generously supported by the embassy of the kingdom of the netherlands in australia, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of dirk hartog on the west australian coast in 1616. Bbc travel the australian island discovered by accident. He married meynsgen abels he married 18 year old meynsgen abels.
In 1616, dutch skipper, dirk hartog, along with uppermerchant gillis miebais, in the ship eendracht, accidentally discovered what proved to be the west coast of the unknown south land while sailing northwards at the northern end of dirk hartog islandnow known as cape inscriptionhartogs crew erected a wooden post embedded in a rock cleft, and. Dirk hartog in 1611, a new sailing route that stretched across the pacific ocean from cape york, in south africa to the west coast of australia was pioneered by dutch explorer hendrik brouwer 15811643. Dirk hartog was a dutch explorer who made the first recorded exploration of the west coast of australia. A bumpy, twoandahalf hour drive over corrugated pseudotracks passing wild sand dunes and. This word search features key vocabulary for the dutch explorer dirk hartog. Dirk hartog island lodge western australia coral coast. Dirk hartog island eco lodge accommodation tourism western. Hartog explored australia in the early 1600s and then continued on to indonesia.
How to get onto the island dirk hartog island forum. During the entire afternoon we coasted, a league off, along the western shores of dirk hartogs island. The 4wd barge hartog explorer operates 7 days a week ex blackies beach, steep point. A rare opportunity exists to purchase exclusive, absolute beachfront, freehold locations on world heritage listed. On 26 october 1616 captain dirck hartogh set foot on what is now known as dirk hartog island, just north of shark bay in western australia. Accommodation and catering are available in the privatelyoperated dirk hartog island lodge. Now housed at the rijksmuseum in amsterdam and still bearing its inscription, the historic pewter dish was left by the crew of the eendracht to record their visit to the south land. His name is sometimes alternatively spelled dirck hartog or dierick hartochszch. Dirk hartog 30 october 1580, amsterdamburied 11 october 1621, amsterdam was a dutch sailor and explorer. Dirk hartog island is an iconic destination for many landbased fishing addicts in wa.
Dirk hartog island dirk hartog island western australia. You can continue onto the island by 4wd via the hartog explorer, a barge that carries one vehicle and trailer at a. On the 25th october the ship eendracht of amsterdam arrived here. In 1801 nicolas baudin another french explorer visited the area but he was not at all impressed with what he saw. Dirk hartog historical records and family trees myheritage. Its at the northern tip that dirk hartog islands endoftheearth feel is at its strongest. Dirk hartog was born on the 10301580 in amsterdam netherlands feb 20, 1611. Dirk hartog 1877 dirk hartog in netherlands, population registers, 18101936 dirk hartog was born on month day 1877. This toolbar has a weather checker to see when a good day is to schedule a home inspection. Hartog died in 1621 in amsterdam and was buried there on october 11. Dirk hartog was a 17thcentury dutch sailor and explorer. The island was named after a dutch navigator who arrived in 1616 and nailed an inscribed pewter plate to a post at its northern extremity cape inscription. Object description dirk hartog landed at shark bay, western australia in 1616 and left this pewter plate with an inscription detailing their voyage and destination. A light aircraft can also be arranged to transfer passengers direct from monkey mia.
We have a 4x4 vehicle and trailer what is the cost on the barge for these to get on the island. He sought out the australian continent based on the maps and descriptions of another famed explorer, marco polo. Biography dirk hartog australian dictionary of biography. On 20 february 1611, in the old church, dirk married with calvinist forms 18yearold meynsgen abels. Whether dirk hartog was blown off course or had simply travelled too far east, dirk hartog unexpectedly came across some unexpected, uninhabited islands. Sebastian hartog is a gold coast resident with dutch origins that follow his bloodline to infamous 17th century explorer dirk hartog. He was a private merchant before joining the amsterdam chamber of the voc united dutch east indies company. Hartog explored the nearby islands and later named the area eendrachtsland after his ship and also nailed a pewter plate to a post. One week of hartog island west australia look on my other videos under cmnitschke. After setting off from holland, en route to batavia in the dutch east indies, hartog lost his way. On 25 october 1616, he made landfall at an island off the coast of shark bay, western australia. Surf point at the southern end of dirk hartog island off the coast of western australia is a wild, lonely and very rugged place. The expedition of hartog to australia was considered as the second one from europe.
Dirk hartog island development, denham, western australia. Just look for the free cancellation message during your hotel search. Dirk hartog island is the largest island in wa and is located within the shark bay world heritage area. You may camp at the block, urchin point, sandy point, sammys camp or louisa bay, all of which have only basic or no facilities. Introduction dirk hartog island dirk hartog island. Australias oldest european maritime relic is a dutch pewter dish that was nailed to a timber post 400 years ago on remote dirk hartog island in shark bay.
Dirk hartog island, western australia, australia three day. Every part of the coastline offers a different vantage point and spectacular views, including the breathtaking blow holes at thunder bay, and a clear view of dirk hartog island from steep point. Dirk hartogs expedition was the second european group to land in australia and the first to leave behind an artefact to record his visit, the hartog plate. On 25 october 1616, dirk hartog made landfall at what is now known as dirk hartog island, just off the coast of shark bay, western australia. More than 400 hours were flown by helicopter during the goat eradication program between 2010 and 2017. Dirk hartog island eco lodge is a rustic retreat where guests can escape, discover and explore. Dirk hartog 15801621, mariner, was baptized on 30 october 1580 in the oude kerk old church, amsterdam, the netherlands, second son and one of at least four children of hartych krynen, mariner, and his wife griet jans. Dirk hartog s trip was the second european group to land on australia in 1985, he was put on a postage stamp by the australia post, which showed one of his ships life. Year 9 dirk hartog science teachers association of western. Dirk hartog was the first known european explorer to land on the western australian coast. The barge begins transfers at 8am and continues until all bookings are completed. Get the monthly weather forecast for dirk hartog island, western australia, australia, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Its western ledges are similar to those of steep point or quobba and offer awesome bluewater fishing from shore, but limited access means much less fishing pressure and no other fishers to compete with at the best spots. It is about 80 kilometres 50 miles long and between 3 and 15 kilometres 1. The most western point of australia has seen it all, from early explorers to a major sheep station, the island is a melting pot of australian history. Born into a seafaring family, he received his first ships command at the age of 30 and spent several years engaged. Lunch will be served at the homesteads beach or louisa bay. If the swell is high enough, the blowholes are worth seeing too. Dirk hartogs pewter dish western australian museum. Dirk hartog island is an island off the gascoyne coast of western australia, within the shark bay world heritage area. What does it cost per day to camp and where can we camp is fresh water available is petrol available do you have a general store to purchase food are. Dirck hartog, also spelled dirk hartog or dyrck hartoochz, flourished 1616, dutch merchant captain who made the first recorded exploration of the western coast. Traveling around the cape of good hope to java, hartog sought to take advantage of the roaring. Dirk hartog island explore parks wa parks and wildlife.
Dirck hartog, also spelled dirk hartog or dyrck hartoochz, flourished 1616, dutch merchant captain who made the first recorded exploration of the western coast of australia hartog set sail from texel, a port near amsterdam, as part of a dutch east india company flotilla in january 1616. The barge hartog explorer is a purpose built landing ferry that can carry 1 x 4wd vehicle and 1 x off road camper trailer. Until the 19th century the coast of australia parallel to dirk hartog island was called eendrachtsland, in honor of his ship. In 1985, he was put on a postage stamp by the australia post, which showed one of his ships. Dirk hartog island, australian island in the indian ocean, just north of edel land peninsula, western australia. In 1616, dutch skipper, dirk hartog, along with uppermerchant gillis miebais, in the ship eendracht, accidentally discovered what proved to be the west coast of the unknown south land while sailing northwards at the northern end of dirk hartog islandnow known as cape inscription hartog s crew erected a wooden post embedded in a rock cleft, and.
Hartog plate or dirk hartogs plate is either of two plates, although primarily the first, which were left on dirk hartog island during a period of european exploration of the western coast of australia prior to european settlement there. Make a print of your favourite detail download this work and make your own creation order a readymade poster of. This film is from sebbys adventure with friends to trace his family heritage and explore. Dirk hartog island is renowned as one of the best shore fishing locations in australia. The life of explorer dirk hartog timeline created by stephen turner.
He was baptized in amsterdam on october 30th, 1580. Dirk hartog island is the largest island in the world from which goats have been eradicated. This sanctuary zone at the southwest corner of the island is an idyllic location for a swim or a snorkel. From september 2020 our 4wd pricing structure will be changed to only offer discounted seasonal rates 4 days per week. Dirck hartog dutch merchant captain and explorer britannica. The crossing takes approximately 15 minutes depending on weather conditions. Return boat transfers from denham to dirk hartog island are arranged upon booking. Providing a destination in which to relax and reconnect with yourself, family and the natural environment. Dirck hartogh dish, anonymous, 1600 1616 rijksmuseum. Naturaliste channel passes north to enter denham sound which washes the eastern shore, and shark bay lies to the northeast. Dirck hartog students britannica kids homework help.
Dirk hartog island island, western australia, australia. Hartog, also possibly known as dyrck hartoochz, sailed his ship, eendracht, for a spice trade run in 1616. In 1616, dirk hartog landed at cape inscription at the north end of the island and left behind a pewter plate from the ship, hammered flat and inscribed with the date and details of his visit. Globally, the dirk hartog project has become the largest successful island feral cat eradication campaign attempted to date. The australian island discovered by accident dirk hartog island is a remote piece of wilderness most australians have never heard of and only a few have been there.
The barge, hartog explorer is a purposebuilt landing craft designed to carry a 4wd vehicle and offroad camper trailer with passengers to dirk hartog island. Consider booking refundable hotels rather than nonrefundable ones. Dirk hartog s expedition was the second european group to land in australia and the first to leave behind an artefact to record his visit, the hartog plate. Pdf feral cat eradication on dirk hartog island, western. Prices can vary, but right now we believe that flexibility matters. Dirk hartog island western australia 2020 all you need.
Get your 3day weather forecast for dirk hartog island, western australia, australia. The life of explorer dirk hartog timeline timetoast. Renowned for its history, natural beauty, spectacular landscapes and fishing, dirk hartog island is an ark for endangered wildlife and a great place for an island adventure. Dirk hartog 16162016 national library of australia. Dirk hartog island was the location of the first european landing on australian soil. Visit learning resources to download the dirk hartog plate education sheet. The sheltered bay inside the point is a breeding ground for hundred. Shark bay dive and marine safaris took us over and then a lovely 4 wheel drive around the island. Free dirk hartog island downloads download dirk hartog. Dirk hartogs trip was the second european group to land on australia. The first plate, left in 1616 by dutch explorer dirk hartog, is the oldestknown artifact of european exploration in australia still in existence.