Darwin

Darwin

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June 3rd 2016
We spent alittle over 2 weeks in Darwin as Peter's mum was unwell and passed away after a nasty fall fracturing her hip. Peter spending most of this time in Melbourne and the 4 kids and I left to holiday and explore Darwin and surrounds. Now in the tourist season, we had to adjust to all the interstate travellers. The dry season, however hotter and more humid than anyone can remember. We lived ... read more

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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