Maheno wreck on Fraser

The East Coast

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September 23rd 2005
(Dave writes)... Well, we're in Cairns and have just about enough time to catch our breath after a hectic few week's travelling. Our last entry was in Byron Bay, after we're been camping in the outback. A lot has happened since then! Byron was ok, the highlight there was our first surfing lesson. We were absolutely stunned as within half an hour we were both standing upright and riding the wa ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Cairns

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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