The principality of hutt river, often referred to by its former name, the hutt river province, is an unrecognized micronation in australia. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map detailed road map of western australia. The hutt river is a steep alluvial river that starts from the tararua ranges and enters wellington harbour at petone. Herpetofauna ofthe geraldton region, western australia. The principality of hutt river is almost 600 kilometres north of perth, past the town of northampton. Explore western australia with our interactive map. All we can say is long may the principality survive. Hutt was a british liberal politician who was heavily involved in the colonization of western australia, new zealand and south australia, and the brother of john hutt, the second. The principality of hutt river is located in western australia but is not part of australia. In 1978, prince leonard appealed to the supreme court of western australia against a conviction for. Today western australian state govern ment tourist maps promote phr. Having seceded from the commonwealth of australia and the state of western australia required that the people of the province elect a government. 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 river rises 20 km east of the north west coastal highway, between the towns of northampton and binnu.
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 hutt river trail committee is looking to finish this section of the trail in the near future. 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. Main roads western australia annual report 2003 071 map of western australian south west area road network. 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. Map of western australia tourism western australia go to homepage. Wa holiday guide maps of western australia free road map. Maphill presents the map of western australia in a wide variety of map types and styles. 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. 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. 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. The principality claims to be an independent sovereign state. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in western australia.
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. The small main townsite of nain, contains buildings for tourism and administration as well as an interdenominational chapel. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the. Located in mid west, western australia, hutt river offers some fantastic fishing for and more. 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. It seceded in the 1970s after a dispute over wheat quotas. Map of western australia western australia australias guide. 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. Yr weather forecast for principality of hutt river, western. Herpetofauna ofthe geraldton region, western australia g.
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. Map of western australia western australia australias. Check out some day trip and road trip itineraries to help inspire and plan your holiday in western australia. Find all the transport options for your trip from perth to hutt river right here.
This is the principality of hutt river and not the commonwealth of australia. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. When visiting these locations, a small fee is charged to you directly or as part of your tour ticket. Hotels near hutt river province, kalbarri on tripadvisor. Prince leonard of hutt river principality abdicates to son. Official map of hutt river province showing its position in western. 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. 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. Hutt river is an independent sovereign state having seceded from australia on the twenty first. Hutt river foreshore assessment department of water.
It is perhaps of interest to note, that western australia was actually never. Aquatic invertebrates of the hutt river and hutt lagoon. The coins of hrh prince leonard i hutt river principality. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of the wa. Nov 17, 2016 the principality of hutt river is located in western australia but is not part of australia.
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. 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. We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. Plan your western australian holiday with our customised map which shows accommodation, attractions, events and more. Gerry mccourt, department of environment, for map production. Figure 1 official map of hutt river province showing its position in western australia. The west australian government in november 1969 applied an unlawful imposition upon all the wheat farmers in western australia. Principality of hutt river, western australia youtube. 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. Hutt river is a river in the mid west region of western australia. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions.
The principality of hutt river, previously known as the hutt river province, is the oldest micronation in australia. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. We were told that the colour of the lagoon could be pink, red or light green. 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. 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. The coral coast is made up of many national parks, marine parks and two world heritage areas. Map of western australian south west area road network. Australia and the governor and premier of western australia. 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. A territory marooned in the western australian outback. Hill traced the hutt downstream to just below the present town of clare. Mail being sent to hutt river was cut off until a letter of complaint sent to prime minister gough whitlam saw deliveries restart.
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. 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. Maps of the coral coast australias coral coast western. 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. Principality of hutt river western australia 2020 all. Using the different bridges along the trails there are a number of loops that can be ridden or walkedran.
The hutt river trail offers different surfaces to walk or ride on, including gravel paths and sealed surfaces. Autointitulouse um estado soberano independente desde a sua fundacao, em 1970. 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. Landholders along the hutt river for their valuable information about the river and surrounding. Offi cial map of hutt river provi nce showing its position in west ern. Best hotels near hutt river province, kalbarri, australia.
For those who are not aware of the principality of hutt river province, it is an independent sovereign state which came about in 1972. Map of western australia tourism western 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. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state.
Hutt river and its occupants were still gamely battling away when we visited them in 2007. Ranging from short to long stays, they cover a variety of destinations and experiences ensuring theres something for everyone. The hutt river and hutt lagoon catchments lie along the coast of the midwest region of western australia. The founder of hutt river principality, australias oldest micronation, abdicates as reigning monarch, handing over sovereignty to his youngest son. Yr hourly forecast for principality of hutt river, western. Official home site of the principality of hutt river, homepage. The principality of hutt river is a micronation near the village of northampton in the mid west region of western australia.
For those wishing to enterlive in the commonwealth of australia. The territory is located 517 km 354 mi north of perth, near the town of northampton in the state of western australia. The founder of hutt river principality, australia s oldest micronation, abdicates as reigning monarch, handing over sovereignty to his youngest son. The principality claims to be an independent sovereign state founded on 21 april 1970. 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. 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. Weather forecast for principality of hutt river, western. Principality of hutt river government historic archives. Directions from perth western australia to hutt lagoon. From fremantle, start with a 25minute highspeed ferry to rottnest island. This 46yearold australian micronation has finally been. Hutt river principality map mid west, western australia. Hutt river australia, mid west, western australia fishing.
Hutt river principality travel guide at wikivoyage. John hutt later became governor of western australia from 1839 until 1846. It flows in a westerly direction until reaching broken anchor bay on the indian ocean 6 kilometres 4 mi southeast of port gregory. Rome2rio makes travelling from perth to hutt river easy. Map of the hutt catchments showing locations of sampled sites and boundaries of the hutt river and hutt lagoon. An earlier study suggested they were amongst a set of catchments that efficiently. 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.
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 quota prevented 99% of the output from the 4,000 hectare 9,900 acre farms of leonard casley and his family from. Principality of hutt river simple english wikipedia, the. An official western australian government map was produced by the. Western australia australian politics most popular.
The principality of hutt river is an independent sovereign state having seceded from australia on the twenty first day of april 1970. The main tributary for the hutt river is kennedy creek. Clear sky, temperature 15, 0 mm, moderate breeze, 6 ms from eastsoutheast. Cloudy, temperature 22, 0 mm, fresh breeze, 8 ms from southsoutheast. Perth to hutt river 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi.
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