Us and a wreck!

The Land of Sand and the Bay of Whales.

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October 27th 2007
After the disappointment of Airlie beach we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived in Hervey Bay. The long stretch of beach was idyllic with a few people scattered about. We strolled along the beach then came back via the little shore front shops, dipping in and out to look at souvenirs. We had booked a day at Fraser Island for our first day and a day at sea whale watching for the next day. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Hervey Bay

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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