Captain Charles Sturt Cairn

Address: Middleton Drive, Gundagai

Captain Sturt is credited with being the founder of Gundagai as his crossing was made at what is now the site of the town. However, the crossing at Gundagai had been used previously by other early settlers. It was not until after Sturt's journey of 1829 that the majority of settlers arrived, led by Charles Tompson, an ex-convict from Birmingham.

The cairn was unveiled in the centenary year of his exploration and marks the spot where Captain Charles Sturt crossed the Murrumbidgee River in 1829.

Please note: The Cairn is located inside the premises of the Gundagai River Caravan Park but can be viewed from the walkway beside the Park.