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Port Campbell Foreshore

The 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Grotto and The Arch

November 22nd 2006
Day 9: Exploring the 12 apostles, Lock Ard Gorge, Grotto and The Arch. These magnificent rock features were sculpted by the powerful force of the sea that began 10 to 20 millions of years ago. These geographic wonders are the remnants from the constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland caused by the stormy wind and crushing waves of the Southern ocean. There are now only 8 ro ... read more
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Australian Flag 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
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