The ruins of Victoria Settlement are 1 of 2 failed British settlements on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. A group of British soldiers, some with families, arrived in 1838 and spent 11 years establishing the settlement.
The settlers built a Governor's residence, one of the first elevated houses ever built, a hospital, church, military and married quarters with distinctive round Cornish chimneys. Isolation and disease eventually drove the inhabitants out, and the ruins are all that remain.
Further Information
A permit is required to enter the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. Please contact Parks and Wildlife Service for further details.
Site Description Historical Site
Tour Types Self Guided Tours
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