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A Splendid Isolation
August 22nd 2011 Appearing as an emerald speck on the vast sapphire waters between Australia and New Zealand, Norfolk Island is largely unknown to the outside world. Originally visited by Polynesians as early as 1150, the Island’s most famous inhabitants are the Pitcairners (descendants of the Bounty mutineers from their 1789 escapade) who relocated here in 1856. Nowadays Norfolk Island is said to be a tr
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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 COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
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Hi Shane
Hi Shane, How's it going, memo to self, must goto Norfolk Island. All the best and safe travels. Kangaroojack