Chart of Terra Australis — Sheet II, East Coast (1799–1822)
Matthew Flinders’ great northern continuation of Australia’s east coast
This remarkable British Admiralty chart completes the next vital section of Australia’s eastern seaboard — from Port Macquarie to Moreton Bay — as first surveyed by Matthew Flinders during his coastal voyages between 1799 and 1802. Issued from the Admiralty in 1814 and updated with additions to 1822, it represents the moment when the northern half of New South Wales’ coast was transformed from isolated discoveries into a continuous, navigable shoreline.
Taken directly from Plate IX of A Voyage to Terra Australis, this chart shows the coastline as Flinders himself understood it: practical, precise, and built for safe passage rather than ornament.
This is not a decorative map.
It is the working document that extended Australia’s mapped east coast northward.
⚓ What This Chart Shows
This finely engraved Admiralty sheet presents the northern New South Wales coast in historic navigational detail.
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The coastline from Port Macquarie to Moreton Bay
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Survey tracks of Norfolk (1799) and H.M.S. Investigator (1802)
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Inset plan of Port Macquarie by Lieutenant Oxley, R.N.
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Headlands, river mouths and offshore hazards
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Bathymetric soundings showing depths and approaches
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Coastal relief rendered with classic Admiralty hachures
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Greenwich prime meridian — true Admiralty navigation standard
This is the chart that linked the mid and northern sections of Australia’s east coast into a single maritime system.
🧭 Why This Chart Works
Most maps show where places are.
This shows how Australia was discovered and joined together.
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Surveyed by Matthew Flinders — the man who named Australia
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Original Admiralty atlas plate from A Voyage to Terra Australis
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Combines exploration, hydrography and navigation
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True British Admiralty production — unmatched accuracy and authority
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Museum-grade engraving and historic scholarship
This is the map that carried Australia’s coastline beyond Sydney toward Queensland.
✨ Premium Finishes
Every Terra Australis — East Coast, Sheet II (1799–1822) chart is printed in Australia using archival methods to preserve the fine engraved detail and historic character.
| Format | Description |
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| 📜 Paper (160 gsm matte) | Smooth heavyweight archival paper with exceptional line definition. Ideal for framing under glass. |
| 🧼 Laminated (True Encapsulation) | Sealed between 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate for full edge-to-edge protection. Tear-resistant and wipe-clean. |
| 🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) | Printed on premium HP canvas using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for a warm, gallery-grade finish. |
| 🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails | Laminated chart mounted between natural timber rails with hanging cord — ready to hang. Allow up to 10 working days. |
| 🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails | Canvas finished with lacquered natural timber rails for an elegant frameless presentation. Allow up to 10 working days. |
📐 Size
734 mm (W) × 1000 mm (H)
A tall portrait format that mirrors the long north–south sweep of Australia’s eastern coastline.
🎯 Ideal For
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Australian history and exploration collectors
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Maritime and naval history enthusiasts
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Museums and libraries
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Schools and universities
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Anyone fascinated by the making of Australia’s map
🤝 Our Commitment
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Printed in Australia with professional colour management
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Archival pigment inks for long-term colour stability
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Premium laminates and canvas for durability
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Natural timber hang rails for elegant presentation
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Hand-checked and carefully packed before dispatch
Before Queensland was known, this coast was drawn here.
Choose your finish and bring Matthew Flinders’ great east-coast chart onto your wall.
