Last Picture before the Big Split

East Coast: Sydney to Airlie Beach??

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February 7th 2009
All good things have to come to an end, but for me the east coast ended all too abruptly. The worst floods in 20 years in North Queensland meant roads closed and change of plans. However, before we hit the floods we had thrilling adventure up the East Coast of Australia. The coast is littered with stunning beaches, picturesque islands, world class theme parks and permanent party atmosphere wit ... read more

Oceania » Australia

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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