The principality of hutt river is situated within western australia and is about 75 square km in size, consisting of approx 7,486ha 18,500 acres of mainly flat or undulating farmland, well covered in places with a wealth of shrubs and beautiful wildflowers. When visiting these locations, a small fee is charged to you directly or as part of your tour ticket. This is the principality of hutt river and not the commonwealth of australia. In 1978, prince leonard appealed to the supreme court of western australia against a conviction for. Main roads western australia annual report 2003 071 map of western australian south west area road network. Plan your western australian holiday with our customised map which shows accommodation, attractions, events and more. For those who are not aware of the principality of hutt river province, it is an independent sovereign state which came about in 1972. Weather forecast for principality of hutt river, western. For those wishing to enterlive in the commonwealth of australia.
The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus on the whole map or a particular area using adobe reader. The coins of hrh prince leonard i hutt river principality. The principality of hutt river is situated 595 km north of perth, western australia and is about 75 square km in area, consisting of some 18,500 acres of land. Yr weather forecast for principality of hutt river, western. Herpetofauna ofthe geraldton region, western australia. Located in mid west, western australia, hutt river offers some fantastic fishing for and more. The hutt river trail offers different surfaces to walk or ride on, including gravel paths and sealed surfaces. Official home site of the principality of hutt river, homepage.
The hutt river and hutt lagoon catchments lie along the coast of the midwest region of western australia. We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. Hutt river australia, mid west, western australia fishing. Hutt river is a river in the mid west region of western australia. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map detailed road map of western australia. Map of western australia western australia australias. Official home site of the principality of hutt river. Keep an eye on the hutt river, when it is flowing into the ocean is great time to target mulloway and big tailor in the murky waters find fishing spots in australia, mid west, western australia. Principality of hutt river, western australia youtube. A board of four administrators with leonard george casley as the administrator was duly elected to govern the seceded area which the board named the hutt river province. The principality of hutt river was created in 1969, as a province by the name of hutt river province, in response to a dispute with the government of western australia over what the casley family considered draconian wheat production quotas. Australia and the governor and premier of western australia.
It flows in a westerly direction until reaching broken anchor bay on the indian ocean 6 kilometres 4 mi southeast of port gregory. Check out some day trip and road trip itineraries to help inspire and plan your holiday in western australia. This 46yearold australian micronation has finally been. Today western australian state govern ment tourist maps promote phr. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The hutt river trail committee is looking to finish this section of the trail in the near future. There is no agreement between the australian and phr governments that allows for subjects of the phr to enter or reside in australia other than by going through the normal australian channels necessary to qualify an individual the. An official western australian government map was produced by the.
Clear sky, temperature 15, 0 mm, moderate breeze, 6 ms from eastsoutheast. We were told that the colour of the lagoon could be pink, red or light green. From fremantle, start with a 25minute highspeed ferry to rottnest island. Heritage council places database hutt river province the principality of hutt river is over 500 km north of perth, western australia and is about 75 square km in size, consisting of approx 18,500 acres of mainly flat or undulating farmland. There is no agreement between the australian and phr governments that allows for subjects of the phr to enter or reside in australia other than by going through the normal australian channels necessary to qualify an individual the right to do so, or to. Keep an eye on the hutt river, when it is flowing into the ocean is great time to target mulloway and big tailor in the murky waters. It is perhaps of interest to note, that western australia was actually never.
The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. The main tributary for the hutt river is kennedy creek. Using the different bridges along the trails there are a number of loops that can be ridden or walkedran. To find the driving direction from perth western australia to hutt lagoon western australia which is 532 by road, click on show directions after entering. Rome2rio makes travelling from perth to hutt river easy. The quota prevented 99% of the output from the 4,000 hectare 9,900 acre farms of leonard casley and his family from.
Autointitulouse um estado soberano independente desde a sua fundacao, em 1970. Cloudy, temperature 22, 0 mm, fresh breeze, 8 ms from southsoutheast. Map of western australia tourism western australia go to homepage. Hourly forecast for principality of hutt river, western. Figure 1 official map of hutt river province showing its position in western australia. Hutt river is a river in the mid west region of western australia the river rises 20 km east of the north west coastal highway, between the towns of northampton and binnu. Prince leonard, the sovereign of hutt river, 595 km north of perth, has received a letter with the queens good wishes on the anniversary of the. In 1970 the government of western australia imposed wheat quotas on its farmers. Maps of the coral coast australias coral coast western. Hutt river foreshore assessment department of water. The hutt river is a steep alluvial river that starts from the tararua ranges and enters wellington harbour at petone. It seceded in the 1970s after a dispute over wheat quotas. An earlier study suggested they were amongst a set of catchments that efficiently. It is situated near geraldton in western australia and was created by mr leonard casley, who was feed up with the government at the time placing a limit on the amount of wheat that could be grown by farmers.
All we can say is long may the principality survive. Yr hourly forecast for principality of hutt river, western. Map of western australian south west area road network 072 main roads western australia annual report 2003 map of western australian metropolitan road network statement of corporate governance corporate governance means. Nov 17, 2016 the principality of hutt river is located in western australia but is not part of australia. Principality of hutt river western australia 2020 all. John hutt later became governor of western australia from 1839 until 1846. Aquatic invertebrates of the hutt river and hutt lagoon. The principality of hutt river is an independent sovereign state having seceded from australia on the twenty first day of april 1970. Landholders along the hutt river for their valuable information about the river and surrounding.
At 40 years, hutt river is the oldest micronation in australia, sprawling over 18,500 acres of farmland in this dusty, windswept slice of western australia. Map of the hutt catchments showing locations of sampled sites and boundaries of the hutt river and hutt lagoon. The territory is located 517 km 354 mi north of perth, near the town of northampton in the state of western australia. Jun 25, 20 for those who are not aware of the principality of hutt river province, it is an independent sovereign state which came about in 1972. The river rises 20 km east of the north west coastal highway, between the towns of northampton and binnu. The principality claims to be an independent sovereign state founded on 21 april 1970. The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus on the whole map or. Principality of hutt river government historic archives. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of the wa.
We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state. Hill traced the hutt downstream to just below the present town of clare. Directions from perth western australia to hutt lagoon. In late may 1839, based upon information supplied by hill, the explorer edward john eyre followed in hills footsteps, tracing it downstream to its junction with the broughton river. The principality claims to be an independent sovereign state.
Hutt river is a sovereign state having seceded from australia in 1970, following a dispute between the land owners and the western australian government over the state. Herpetofauna ofthe geraldton region, western australia g. Official map of hutt river province showing its position in western. Hutt river principality map mid west, western australia. Having seceded from the commonwealth of australia and the state of western australia required that the people of the province elect a government. Principality of hutt river simple english wikipedia, the. Hutt river is an independent sovereign state having seceded from australia on the twenty first. Hutt river applicant on behalf of the claim group, the other applicant parties on behalf of claim groups in the spa, the yamatji southern regional corporation ltd, the bundi yamatji aboriginal corporation prescribed body corporate and the state of western australia and other western australian government entities. The principality of hutt river was declared an independent province in 1970 by leonard casley, in response to a dispute with the government of western australia over wheat production quotas. To find the driving direction from perth western australia to hutt lagoon western australia which is 532 by road, click on show directions after entering start and end locations in the calculator control. The principality of hutt river was established on 21st april 1970 when land owner, leonard casley, seceded his 18,500 acre farming property from the commonwealth of australia following disagreements with government over agricultural quotas and land resumption threats. The founder of hutt river principality, australias oldest micronation, abdicates as reigning monarch, handing over sovereignty to his youngest son. Gerry mccourt, department of environment, for map production.
The west australian government in november 1969 applied an unlawful imposition upon all the wheat farmers in western australia. It flows through the mountainous terrain of southern tararua and western remutaka ranges with several streams and rivers from the eastern and western hutt hills joining with it on the journey. The principality of hutt river is a micronation near the village of northampton in the mid west region of western australia. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. Mail being sent to hutt river was cut off until a letter of complaint sent to prime minister gough whitlam saw deliveries restart. Find all the transport options for your trip from perth to hutt river right here. Wa holiday guide maps of western australia free road map. Hutt river principality travel guide at wikivoyage.
Explore western australia with our interactive map. The principality of hutt river is situated 595 km north of perth, western australia and is about 75 square km in area, consisting of some 18,500 acres of undulating farmland, well covered in places with a wealth of shrubs and glorious wildflowers. The first british explorer to encounter hutt river was lieutenant later sir george grey on 5 april 1839, naming the river after his friend sir william hutt. Western australia australian politics most popular. Prince leonard of hutt river principality abdicates to son. The founder of hutt river principality, australia s oldest micronation, abdicates as reigning monarch, handing over sovereignty to his youngest son. Map of western australia tourism western australia. Grey at that time observed at least three such settlements as he traversed the victoria district, inhabited by the nhandananda and amangu people, the traditional owners of that region.
Ranging from short to long stays, they cover a variety of destinations and experiences ensuring theres something for everyone. A territory marooned in the western australian outback. The principality of hutt river is almost 600 kilometres north of perth, past the town of northampton. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in western australia. The casley farm had around 4,000 hectares 9,900 acres of wheat ready to harvest when the quotas were issued, which allowed casley to sell only 1,647. Hotels near hutt river province, kalbarri on tripadvisor.
Map of western australian south west area road network. The principality of hutt river was established on 21st april 1970 when land owner, leonard casley, seceded his 18,500 acre farming property from the commonwealth of australia following disagreements with government. Offi cial map of hutt river provi nce showing its position in west ern. The principality of hutt river, previously known as the hutt river province, is the oldest micronation in australia. Casley created his own principality within the western australian outback. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the. The principality of hutt river is located in western australia but is not part of australia. Map of western australia western australia australias guide. The small main townsite of nain, contains buildings for tourism and administration as well as an interdenominational chapel. Hutt river and its occupants were still gamely battling away when we visited them in 2007. The coral coast is made up of many national parks, marine parks and two world heritage areas. Perth to hutt river 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi. Grey reported the existence of the hutt river both the hutt river and hutt lagoon were named by grey after william hutt, the brother of the governor of western australia and in 1841 a government expedition was sent to explore the area.
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