Omeo Caravan Park

Day 4 - Omeo and Swifts Creek

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January 30th 2009
Another Hot Day It was another hot day today so I kept my lovely little campsite for another day. In the morning I paid a visit to the local historical park where the caretaker/tourguide barely paused for breath during his 'quick' guided tour of the various buildings. I could barely get a word in to ask questions, but was reluctant to do so anyway in case it extended the time of his tou ... 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