Lake McKenzie

Sand, sand and more sand on Fraser Island

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January 19th 2010
Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island Jan 16th - Jan 19th We chose to depart for Fraser Island from Rainbow Beach instead of the more popular starting point of Hervey Bay. The last time I backpacked Australia I left for Fraser from Hervey Bay so thought it would be good to see somewhere different. It turned out to be a good decision as Rainbow Beach is magical. It is hands down our favourite ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Rainbow Beach

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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