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Woomera, Port Augusta and Port Germein

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November 22nd 2012
After Coober Pedy, we headed to the small town of Woomera which used to be the main site for experimental British rocket and nuclear tests. We explored the outdoor missile park and Dean visited the rocket range museum. Woomera is still an active Department of Defence test site but it feels slightly eerie and artificial. There’s a really nice outdoor swimming pool though! After a lovely swim, we ... read more

Oceania » Australia » South Australia » Port Augusta

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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