Watching the sunset from our boat on the first night

The Whitsunday Islands

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October 1st 2006
Did a 3-day sailing trip on the 'Mollo' - a sailing catamaran, around the gorgeous Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands. There were only 7 of us on a boat meant for 14 so had 2 bedrooms to myself and more than enough deck space for tanning! Had 3 meals a day cooked for us, so all we had to do was literally lie back, relax and enjoy the non-stop amazing views! Was a really relaxing trip, sa ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Whitsundays

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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