Crocodile warning sign

Cairns and arrival in Auz

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September 10th 2007
After 40 hours of travelling i finnally arrived in Cairns. It took that long because i had to fly to Brisbane (1000 miles south) first! First impressions were good, just about perfect weather; pleasently warm and humid without the energy sapping effect. Didn't really like the vibe in the first hostel, though i did have a whole 8 bed dorm to myself which was good for getting over jetlag. They ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns » Cairns City

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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