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Phillip Island, Victoria

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January 24th 2009
Phillip Island Mission: To explore one of Victoria's most southern points Two nights and three days with the family presented a tricky getaway and obviously meant it had to be one close by. Destination of choice: Phillip Island, something within a two hour drive. Importantly, accommodation needed to be close to everything given it was a whirlwind escape. Firs ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Victoria » Philip 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