Byron Beach

Australia - Brisbane and Byron Bay

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January 30th 2010
IN A LAND DOWN UNDER! On Mon 14 Dec at 6.30am we arrived at Brisbane International Airport, Australia! I do not think we had prepared for, or even expected for that matter, the culture shock which was about to hit us square in the face; Signs in the English language, easy to follow and navigate baggage handling and customs, a train link to city within a sensible walking distance, complete wi ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland

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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