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Sleeping beauties

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May 17th 2014
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a short distance from central Brisbane and is well worth a visit. You can go by car, bus or even along the river. The Koala Bears are the stars of the show but there are lots of other things to see including birds, kangaroos, emus, possums and reptiles. It is a great way to spend several hours watching wildlife in natural surroundings. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane

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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