Sweers Island

The Kayardild language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Mornington Shire Council.

In the belief that Burketown was inherently unhealthy, William Landsborough evacuated most of the survivors to Sweers Island for 18 months, with only a further two people dying.

Towns and Co then traded wool, tallow, hides and skins between Sweers Island and Batavia in October 1868.

[3] Thomas ("Tex") and Lyn Battle, along with Ray and Salme Atherinos, established a low-key fishing lodge on the island in 1987.

In 1841, the island was visited by John Lort Stokes, commander of the Beagle on an exploration of northern Australia.

[8] Fishing experiences including accommodation, meals and boat hire are available at Sweers Island Resort.