Stricken by Disease and Pestilence, Wretched Port Abandoned
Despite twelve deaths and the grounding of HMS Pelorus in a ferocious cyclone, Port Essington was rebuilt and continued to struggle against the elements for a further ten years before the inevitable.
In 1849, the tragic settlement was abandoned.
Port Essington, or Victoria Settlement, is located on the rugged Coburg Peninsula, part of the Northern Territory’s Arnhem Land and all that remains of the ambitious mid-19th Century village is a few stone ruins.
An excursion and exploration of this poignant site is part of North Star Cruises’ annual “Over the Top” itinerary, exploring some of the lesser-known, more adventurous destinations our great country has to offer.
Departing Darwin on 18 October, the journey can be experienced as a single 14-night adventure or as a 6-night expedition beginning in either Darwin or Thursday Island. Either way, the cruise culminates in Cairns on November 1.
Other highlights include helicopter flightseeing from the ship’s own helicopter (extra cost), Great Barrier Reef snorkeling or scuba diving, great fishing, guided nature hikes and, of course, North Star Cruises’ famed cuisine.
Prices for either of the 6-night itineraries start from $8,995 per person, twin share and from $13,995 per person for the full 14-night adventure.
Bookings can be made by contacting North Star Cruises on (+61 8) 91921 829 or by email to [email protected]. or visit: www.northstarcruises.com.au
About North Star Cruises
Broome-based North Star Cruises is a wholly Australian owned company operating the 840 tonne, 36-passenger luxury expedition yacht, True North. The multi-award-winning company operates exclusive adventure cruises along the West Coast, the Kimberley, across the Northern Territory to Cape York, Papua New Guinea, Sydney and Adelaide. Apart from environmentally responsible shore excursions and activities, guests can also indulge in fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. True North is one of the very few such vessels to operate with its own helicopter on selected itineraries.
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