Shute Harbour

Airlie Beach

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May 22nd 2010
Airlie Beach - as promised. Steve - quote “As you drive over the crest there she is, beautiful little bay. Crystal clear turquoise water, pretty marina with hundreds of beautifully tanned backpackers bobbing up and down in the free lagoon, what a sight, can we stop longer?” The camp site, thanks to the receptionist for the ‘drive through site’ (makes it easier to park, ha ha) Half an hour ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Airlie Beach

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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