Coloured Sands

The Great Island of Sand and Brisie

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March 1st 2008
Arrived in Harvey Bay which is a very small quiet town with very little night life considering it is the gateway to Fraser island and thousands of backpackers must pass through here every year. Having said that the dorm was by far the best value dorm of Australia so far. It was a four bed dorm but it had it's own ensuite bathroom and kitchen. I booked a 1 day tour of Fraser island. They did 2 and ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Hervey Bay » Fraser Island

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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