Stuck in the sand

Fraser Island

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February 12th 2007
We arrived on this sub-tropical sand island which is about the same size as Surrey and were met by our tour ranger for the three days called Graham. Then we got on board his 4X4 lorry/bus which was to be our transport around the very rough terrain which varied from very steep descents and inclines to flat desolate beaches with the occasional Dingo. The tour took us from one fresh water paradise l ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Fraser Island

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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