Wide open spaces

NT - No yuppies allowed

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October 13th 2009
11th October 09 - 12th October 09 Crossed the border on Sunday the 11th, I am now in the real 'Outback'! The Barkly HWY is one long, straight and possibly the most bloody boring stretch of road you will come across. Sure the wide open plains of yellow grass and clear blue skies will have you feeling pretty amazed by the beauty of the countryside. However, when it's just you, the road, the he ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory

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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