Engineering Runs in the Family

Cuddling in Cairns

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May 11th 2015
Arrived at a quaint little train station for our 1-1/2 hour ride to Kuranda. The train ascended 1,076 feet, through 15 tunnels and crossed 40 bridges. The scenery was fantastic - a beautiful view of Cairns and the sea. Next we boarded a World War II Army Duck for a little trip through the Rainforestation Nature Park. The Wildlife Sanctuary here was interesting as they had koalas and wallabies, ... 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