Mike on Boat

Sailing, the Outer Reef and Cape Trib

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June 12th 2007
Hello all, sorry but I'm afraid this is another big one. Our last in Queensland. After another 7 hour bus journey we arrived in Airlie Beach staying at Magnums, we'd heard some bad things about the place as most people get to stay there for free as part of their Whitsundays package. We'd upgraded to a double room and were pleasantly surprised, it was a good room with our own fridge and kettle. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more