Mr Vidal, 61, was taking a break during his four-month fundraising trip from south to eastern Australia in 2016 when he saw a map of Burke and Wills’ mid-nineteenth century expedition.

Earlier this month, the South Australian traveller, along with his two Clydesdale horses George and Henry pulling a home-made wagon, set off from Royal Park, Melbourne.  

He plans to arrive at Normanton in the Gulf of Carpentaria in November, 3250 kilometres later.

Mr Vidal hopes to raise $50,000 for beyondblue during his trip.

His trek will focus on rural and remote areas, which he believed had higher levels of suicide than major cities. 

“I thought it would be a good challenge while trying to raise money for a good cause,” he said on Monday during a stop at Eaglehawk.

Burke and Wills left Royal Park on August 20, 1860, aiming to complete the first return crossing from Melbourne through unchartered territory to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

The pair died on or about 30 June 1861.

Mr Vidal spent Monday in Woodvale before he heads north.

Donations can be made at bb.org.au/harrys-burkeandwills