Whitehaven Beach (Whitsundays)

Australia

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August 9th 2007
Hey there folks, So after a few hectic weeks of planning, we're finally on the road. Flew from Cork to Sydney which was fine except for a few days of jet lag, i was waking up at 5am every morning! We arrived at Sydney airport (Freezing cold) and were picked up by Brian (my cousin). That day we had a look aroud Sydney and went out that night with Brian & Breda. The next day we picked up the ... read more

Oceania » Australia

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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