Hinchinbrook Island from Dungeness

Forrest Beach and Wallaman Falls (19 - 21 May)

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May 24th 2009
We made the short trip from Townsville to Ingham in good time and then turned right for the 20 km trip to Forrest Beach, which, surprise, surprise, lies on the coast. This is where Norma and Herman re-settled about 5 years ago after spending many years living next to Alex's family in Darwin. Norma and Herm were like second parents to Alex when she was growing up, so I guess they are like anothe ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Ingham

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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