Place Names Register Extract
Gregorys Tree
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Gregorys Tree |
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| Type Designation | Monument |
| Place Id | 13301 |
| Place Type | Point of Interest |
| Status | Recorded |
| Date Registered | |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -15° 33' S (Decimal degrees -15.56625) | |
| Longitude: 130° 22' E (Decimal degrees 130.36733) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Gregory | |
| Local Government Area | |
| Victoria-Daly Shire Council | |
| History/Origin | Gregorys Tree is a large boab tree located on the banks of the Victoria River, approximately 15 kilometres west of Timber Creek. It was discovered and marked by explorer Augustus Charles Gregory during his North Australian Expedition in 1855. The tree is historically significant for bearing inscriptions carved by members of Gregory's party, recording the dates of their arrival and departure from the site, known as the 'entrenchment camp'. The two hectare area surrounding the tree was declared a reserve in 1978 and listed on the Northern Territory Heritage Register in 1995. In addition to its European exploration heritage, Gregorys Tree is also an Aboriginal sacred site. |
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