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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]
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] Blog: MAGNETIC ISLAND
Date: October 21st 2006
Magnetic Island-Queensland :17th -20th July Once again Cpt Cook is involved in the name, his compass would not travis well when near the island, magnetic by name and magnetic by nature as it’s truly an unspoilt national park with lovely secluded beaches and abundant wildlife. We loved staying on this enchanting island which is only half an hour by ferry from Townsville our guesthouse at Horse ... read more
Date: October 21st 2006
Magnetic Island-Queensland :17th -20th July Once again Cpt Cook is involved in the name, his compass would not travis well when near the island, magnetic by name and magnetic by nature as it’s truly an unspoilt national park with lovely secluded beaches and abundant wildlife. We loved staying on this enchanting island which is only half an hour by ferry from Townsville our guesthouse at Horse ... read more
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