Paluma NP

We're on a Mission...

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September 13th 2009
Total Distance: 0 miles / 0 kmMouse: 0,0Kornies5 around AustraliaMelbourne to via Perth again...Bellingen(NSW) so far Charters Towers was a charming town and perfect for a two day stop to finish off school work, find the next Harry Potter book for Sam (he is devouring the series and is often glued to his chair for hours, ploughing through the chapters). We decided to head to Paluma National Pa ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » 1770

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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