The Leichhardt River - Qld.

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Australia, Waterways, Rivers, Waterways

Date: 1st October 2026

Description: Journey the length of one of Queensland's great northern waterways, from its headwaters in the rugged Selwyn Range to its outflow in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This richly woven account explores the deep heritage of the Kalkadoon and neighbouring peoples, the legacy of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, and the geology, ecology and seasonal pulse of the river's channels. Along the way, discover how pastoral settlement shaped the surrounding country and consider what the future holds for this remarkable savanna river.

Summary

Ch1. Origins in the Selwyn Range

Ch2. Country of the Kalkadoon and Neighbouring Peoples

Ch3. Ludwig Leichhardt and the Naming

Ch4. The Upper Reaches - Geology and Flow

Ch5. Through the Gulf Savanna

Ch6. Life in the Channel - Ecology and Seasonal Rhythms

Ch7. Pastoral Settlement and the River Economy

Ch8. The Mouth at the Gulf and What Lies Ahead