Magnetic Island Photo 10

Magnetic Island

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February 11th 2009
The ferry ride out to Magnetic Island was incredibly beautiful, but after having a goodbye night out the previous night, we were in pain. We were so anxious to get out to Magnetic Island because we had heard so many great things about the island! We arrived into our hostel, which was another 'Base' hostel. This hostel was not like others, however. The bunks were separated into different cabins, ... read more

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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