Relaxing at the 'spit'

A few days in Queensland

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August 24th 2012
Steve and I are having a few days in Queensland visiting our son Michael. We stopped at Coffs Harbour overnight to break the journey. It has been a lovely few days. We have been walking, looking at the beaches and spending time with Michael and his girlfriend, Bec. Sadly, the time has flown by and it is almost time to head home again. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Mermaid 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