mataranka

Mataranka

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July 14th 2011
Another day in paradise. Having loved Mataranka Homestead so much we decided to stay another night. David tried to catch a barra but didn't have any success. We spent the morning walking around the camp and springs until it got too warm and we headed off to the thermal pool again. After lunch David again headed off to try and catch a fish with the bloke from the next campsite, no luck agai ... read more

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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