European exploration of Australia

The European exploration of Australia was the exploration of Australia by Europeans or white explorers, encompassing several waves of seafarers and land explorers. The first documented encounter was that of Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon, in 1606. Dutch seafarers visited the west and north coasts of the continent, as did French explorers.

European exploration of Australia

The European exploration of Australia was the exploration of Australia by Europeans or white explorers, encompassing several waves of seafarers and land explorers. The first documented encounter was that of Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon, in 1606. Dutch seafarers visited the west and north coasts of the continent, as did French explorers.