Townsville by night

Townsville

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April 19th 2008
After farewelling our hosts we went via Horseshoe Bay and Queens Bay up to the lookout at Flagstaff Hill in Bowen. Great 360 degree views and perfect weather. After arriving in Townsville and meeting our host Corina (HC) she took us down to the strand where we spoilt our appetite with cold rock icecream and strolled along the esplinade. She also took us up Castle Hill to take in the views of t ... read more

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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