Mrs Maquiries Point

G'Day From Oz...

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June 16th 2007
So my first entry from the Southern hemisphere. Had a busy few days so far and we are thoroughly enjoying Sydney. It seems to be a great place to visit, its just a shame about the weather! Wasn't great the first day we got there but at least dry, then we got a couple of days of sunshine which were great. It is such a beautiful and diverse place. Then the clouds came over and we have had torrential ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney

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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