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Wilsons Promontory

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April 22nd 2008  Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Wilsons Promontory
Day 346 (7.3.08) We couldn’t wait to finish work today as we were off to Wilson’s Promontory, a National Park in the most southerly tip of Australia, so we were chuffed when we got let ... 47 photos [full story]

143 days ago: Lizzie P published a blog
Wilson's Prom
March 2nd 2008  Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Wilsons Promontory
We spent the week-end down at Wilson's Prom. just south of Melbourne. Oh, it was beautiful - white beaches with names like Squeaky beach, that actually do squeak when you walk on the sand!! The water ... [full story]


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