Author Talk: Matthew Flinders, the Man Behind the Map of South Australia

Who was Matthew Flinders, one of the most famous men in South Australian history? Why was he in SA waters in 1802, and why did he meet Nicolas Baudin in Encounter Bay? In this talk, Gillian Dooley, author of Matthew Flinders: The man behind the map, explains his background, his dealings with the French, and what happened before and after the encounter.

Register for this free event here. This author talk is part of South Australia's History Festival 2026. Find the full program here.