Shipwreck on Fraser

East Coast Paradise - Fraser Island

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March 31st 2013
T'Gari is the aboriginal name for Fraser Island, it translates to mean Paradise, which i think is pretty acurate. I spent a few days on this huge sand island, the size of hong kong, and toured around in a group of around 30 backpackers in 4x4 cars. Its like a giant playground for these cars, at times we were flying out of our seats! The island is so beautiful, with miles and miles white beac ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland

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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