Mar 1860–Mar 1861War over Anglo-Māoriland dispute in Taranaki
Aug 1860–Jun 1861Burke & Wills die attemptingto cross Australia
Apr 1861Outbreak ofAmerican Civil War
May 1861–?? 1865Gold rush in Otago
Oct 1861South Australian bordershifted westwards
Oct 1861Aborigines destroy settlerparty at Cullin-la-ringo
Oct 1861–Jul 1862Stuart completes south tonorth crossing of Australia